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Show Page 13 -- - .November 27, 2001 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard BMKtMBnnaBMnMHaKMMUHMMi LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART "Golden" couples share stories, offer advice on happy marriage By Susan Collier Couples celebrating marriages last- ing 50 years or longer waltzed or lis-tened to Could I Have this Dance for the Rest of My Life? after receiving certificates honoring the longevity of their marriages. Ellen Rawlings, a Roosevelt widow who would have cel- ebra ted 66 years of marriage on Nov. 20, presented the certificates to 15 couples. Crossroads Senior Center Honors (Name of Couple), 50 Years or More ofBlissful Marriage, November 20, 2001, the certificate states. The celebration was held Tues. N ov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Crossroads Centen- nial Senior and Community Center, Approximate 90 dined and danced, Natalie Ellen Taylor entertained dur-ingthe meal, singingtunes from their youth. At 8 p.m. Kays Band from Vernal kicked offthe dance. The band is com- prised of a guitarist, a drummersolo- - ENJOYING THE POLKA together in the Basin. ist and pianist. Kay Bullock, the pia nist, was also celebrating her long marriage to her husband Don. Couples danced to memorable tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Let Me Call You Sweetheart, was one ofthe favorites, Many of the celebrants met in their youth, someeveninelcmentaryschool, like Ormon and LuellaSullivan, John and Ruby Gale, Clyde and Venice McDonald, Celia and Alton Richens, and Dean and Velma Frandsen. Armon and Yvonne Lloyd met while racing to catch buses. Yvonne was on her way to work and Armon was gettinghis tonsils checked. She missed work thatday and he still blames her because he has never had his tonsils removed. Most of the couples have been married between 50 and 66 years, Clyde and Venice McDonald cel- ebra ted 60 years together, Celia and Alton Richens 63, while Ron and Melba Eksundhave been married al most 66 years. One hundred years, Celia quipped when asked how long she and Aften have known each other. We dont know each other yet, really, she admitted. Celia attributes their marriage to, Three words: suc-cessf- ul work, work, work. Ron and Melba were honored for having been married the longest. Hangin there, advised Melba when asked what advice she would like to give newly married couples. Many of the couples were happy to share their secrets for sustaining a long marriage. Do things together and communicate. We have fun. We walk, said Norma Earl. Velma Frandsen agreed, Just learn to like to do the same things, she said. Pat Roberts was blunt, Keepyour mouth shut and walk, he said. In addition to walking, many agreed it was important to be kind to one another and tolerant of each other. Karel VanderHeyden, born in In- donesia, and his wife Romkje (Rommy), bom in the Netherlands, met more than 50 years ago at a neighborhood party in the Netherlands when Karel was stationed there with the. Dutch Navy after World War II. Rommy said its successful give and take, that makes a lasting marriage, explaining, we have to, we are so different, because we were brought SEE ADVICE FOR LIFE on page 22 Celiaand Aden Richens grew up riding horses Basin Brass Quintet Christmas Concert Basin Brass Quintet will perform a free Christmas concert on Monday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Senior and Community Center, 50 East 200 South in Roosevelt, sponsored by Basin Arts Council. Saxtet will also perform. Are You Financially Prepared? of tax to take can do Find out what deductions, advantage today you investments, retirement, and how to get out of debt. Plan to attend the free financial preparedness seminar on Dec. 5 in Roosevelt and Dec. 6 in Vernal at 7 p.m. at the USU building. Return Your Surveys! ecclesiastical and civic leaders who Political, recently received a survey from the Northeastern Counseling Center prevention specialists are reminded to return their completed questionnaires as soon as possible. Your answers will help shape future substance abuse programs in the area. 'A Burr and Jean Eldredge are still together MET ON A STREET CORNER more than 50 years after meeting on a street corner in Provo. SERVES TRI-COUN- TY STI LL DANCING Gwen Sprouse invited her husband Kelly to a preference ball at BYU more than 54 years ago for their fist date. full-tim- . al and Reprocessing. Since these methods are often time consuming he is not usually able to use them in this environment. His practice mostly involves psychiatric anddisability evaluations and medication management for adult patients, os well as children as young as four years old. He noted that hospitalizations can be prevented more e often when a psychiatrist is on hand to monitor patients conditions on a regular basis and get them stabilized. Dr. Worthen spent the last three yean as Director ofHuman Services at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, home of the Chippewea Indian, in Belcourt, North Dakota. In addition to his supervisory duties healso practiced psychiatry, and 50 pcrcentof his patients were children. He came to North Dakota from Missouri where he practiced for two years in Springfield as the Medical full-tim- Veterans of Utah Outreach Program John Maher, Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans will be available to provide assistance with Department ofVcterans Affairs issues in Roosevelt, Nov. 27 from 1:30-- 3 p.m. at the workforce office, 140 W. 425 S. He will also be in Vernal, Nov. 28 from 9--1 1 a.m. at the workforce office, 1050 West Market Dr. and in Ft. Duchesne on Nov. 28 from 12-- 1 p.m. at Bottle Hollow room 302. KentWorthen conducts Vegular office hours in Roosevelt and Vernal. Come Celebrate With UBATC! UBATC is commemorating their unique transition from Center to College with a community celebration Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Roosevelt campus. An open house will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by a program at 3:30 p.m. featuring UCAT President Gregory Fitch. A second open house will hie held at the Vernal campus from 5:30-6:3- 0 p.m. the same evening. Director for a geriatric psychiatric unit and three years in Joplin working initially with outpatient adultgeri-atri- c patients. In Joplin he was able to start an inpatient adultgeriatric psy- chiatric unit. While in Missouri he was fortunate to live near his parents who had moved to Branson. Dr. Worthen is a graduate of BYU and the University of Osteopathic and Health Sciences in DcMoines, Iowa. After gradualingfrom medical school he completed a rotat i ng internship in Tucson, Arizona. After his year of interning he worked in family practice in Arizona for a year and in Iowa for two years. He completed his three year psychiatric residency in 1993 at the Cherokee Mental Health Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Northeastern Counseling Center supports the populations of Daggett, Uintah, and Duchesne counties. Worthen was raised in Laa Vegas, Nevada and Mesa, Arizona and his wife, the former Joyleen Barney, is from Elberta, Utah. The Worthcns have two sons and three daughters, Jeaneen, 18; John, 17; Michelle, 15; James, 13; and Joseph, 12. Joyleen home schools the children, but the children take some high school-age- d classes at Union High. Dr. Worthen s hobbies are carpentry, hiking, and camping, and he likes spending time with his children. I like my children. They are good kids, he said. The people are just warm and friendly. Its really been nice. Its a good community, Dr. Worthen commented about the Basin. See? 722-298- Dr. In an ongoing effort to increase mental health services in the community, Northeastern Counseling Cene ter has hired its first psychiatrist, Dr. KentWorthen. Since he began practicingon Oct. 1 he has been busy seeing former patients of Dr. Michael Smith, the former part-tim- e psychiatrist with the Center, and new patients. I think he (Dr. Smith) did areally good service here, Dr. Worthen injected. Worthen is very personable and takes an eclectic approach to his practice. I use anything that works, he commented. This can range from psycho-socicounseling, a variety of therapies, medications, or recommendations for supportive services. He has also learned other approaches to mental health care such as I Free vision screenings for the entire Uintah Basin community will be oiTeredatRoosevelt Vision ClinicsFirst Annual Holiday Festival ofSights, Sat Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.- - 4 p.m. at their clinic at 1 65 W. 200 N. in Roosevelt. There will also be drawings, Christmas gift displays, discounts, experts to 1 or visit our website at give advice, prizes and surprises! Call www.rooscveltvisionclinic.visionweb.com for more information. e By.usan Collier Ron and Melba Ekson enjoy dancing to the music of Kays Band. Ron and Melba have been married 65 years. AREA psychiatrist joins staff at NEC Full-tim- M ARRI ED TH E LONG EST Do You See What Technology For Everyone The Uintah Basin Internet and Technology Expo will be Thursday, No v. 29 from 10 a.m.-- 6 p.m. at the Western Park in Vernal. Admission is free to all events including: Internet and technology seminars, vendor expo, I nlernet hands-o- n computer lab, and a chance to win a computer and software. Duchesne Area Sub for Santa The Duchesne area Sub for Santa program has begun. Applications arc available in the banks and stores in Duchesne. Pick one up today. Dont Miss the Enchanted Forest The Duchesne County Childrens Justice Center is hosting the Enchanted Forest this Friday and Saturday, Nov.30 - Dec. 1 at the Crossroads Center in Roosevelt. Display times are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and 1 1 a m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Come and see festivally decorated trees and enjoy homemade baked goods. Roosevelt Festival of Lights Parade Roosevelt City invites you to the Festival of Lights parade on Friday, Nov. 30at6p.m. Paradeentries must be lighted to kickoffu fun holiday season. Duchesne City Parade of Lights Duchesne Citysannual Parade ofLights will be Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at Duchesne High at 6 p.m. Santa will be at the blue huilding after the parade and donuts and hot chocolate will be served. From 6:30-8:3many local businesses will share free refreshments, treats, gifts, s( nn specialsand free drawings. 0 To Union High Hypnotist Coming is Jack CUTTING A RUG Jim and Fern Mulligan look like they are havingagreat time dancing at the Crossroads Center during a special night to honor those who have been married 50 years or longer. golden couples OnceagainUnion High sponsoringtheexcitinghypnotist, Lythgoc, and his program, Science of the Mind, Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 6:45 p.m. Please be aware that no babies will be admitted. Free Diabetes Screenings There will be free diabetes screenings Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a m p. in. at Uintah Basin Medical Center. Also, flu shots are available Tuesday-Fridaat Uintah Basin Home Health. . y Free Diabetes Classes Free diabetes classes are available for people with diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their families on the first Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m. at the Uintah Basin Medical Center classroom. Everyone is welcome. 6-- Belletristics Meeting The Belletristics Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p in. ut the homeofSanna Rae Draper. The special guest will he Richard Siddowav who has written several hooks and isa Representative in t lie State Lepslaiu re. Ellen Rawlings honors GrantandJcnnis Betts who ha c the most children. Jennis credits havinga large faniilv u ilh holding their 52 ear r uirriagc together. They have 12 children. TWELVEf HIIDREN Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Wars. Uintah Has in 92 7o. will meet at 7:30 - REGION'S FIRST FULL-TiM- E IS'i t THAI RIS T- Dr. Kent Worthen has been with Northeastern Connsthne (.'enter since Oct. I . IV-- t Foreign pin. 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