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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 13. 2001- - Pane 5 Bssir issiwmm Theme is, "I Hold in My Hand ... Exercise your creative powers, enter the Reflections Contest! in order to avoid frustration and dren all over America to Reflect and disappointment, it is vital that a parcreate in the annual nationwide PTA ticipant understand the rules for a arts competition called Reflections. category before in vesting a great deal Participation is open to any student of time and effort in creatingan entry. registered in a school with a PTA or For example, the music category rePTSA in good standing. All four quires musical composition, not simRoosevelt schools will participate. ply performance. In dance, the enSchool deadlines are determined by trant is the choreographer and may or the individual PTAs but do vary only may not be the dancer (or one of them) . slightly this year: Nov. 30 at East An adult is allowed to videotape the Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, dance and theatre entries, but in the and Roosevelt Jr. High; Dec. 3 at Union filmvideo category the entrant is screenwriter, director, cameraman, High. Shawn Taylor Categories in the national PTA and editor. Veiy specific rules apply to Reflections program include literasize, materials, labeling, etc. Shawn Taylor, son of Guy and Janice and visual Other available resources include a music, ture, photography, Taylor has been called to serve in the arts. Utah FTAoffers three additional brief summary ofhow the work is to be California Ventura Mission. Shawn for each category and a and film will enter the MTC on Dec. 6. His categories: dance, theatre, follows: presented Guidelines for Video Recordvideo. Age divisions are as farewell will be Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. in catego- 2; IntermePrimary, preschool-grad- e ing for the three Utah-onl- y the Duchesne 4 ward. It is once again time for cchool chil- MiddleJunior, diate, grades and Senior, grades grades Each entry must be new, original work related to the annual Reflections lies: Due to the number of dillerent' forms involved, interested individuals will usually be asked to pick up anything beyond the initial Reflec- tions notices from a designated source at each school. For further information, please contact the Reflections chairman at your yourchildBschool, or Duchesne Council PTA president Lyn Eckels at deadlines and load chairs are as follows: East Elementary - Friday, November 30, Michelle Catten, Roosevelt Middle School 725-005- -- 5; Friday, November 30, Louann Roosevelt Jr. High Heaton, - Friday, November 30, Lena Pure, 722-142- 2; 722-299- 1 (school) or 722-423- 2 (home); Union High School - Monday, 1 December 3, Gail Fauci, 4 (home) or (school). 722-331- 722-247- 3-- 5; 6-- 8; Can you lend a hand to a veteran and their family? 2. theme. This years theme is I hold in my hand. .. Each entry must also be the work of only one student without aid from others. There is a limit ofone 7 entries total from one student). Each separate entry must be accompanied by a completed, signed entry form. Entries will be judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of the theme. After judging at the individual schools is completed, win ning Reflections entries in each category and division will be forwarded to the PTA's Duchesne Council (Duchesne County School District) competition in early January. Winners at the council level can go on to Region (Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett counties), then Utah Andrew Purcell state, and finally national competition. Duchesne Council winners will Andrew Purcell, son of Annie Jacobs be displayed at Crossroads Center in followed and Antone Purcell, will return from Roosevelt in serving in the Michigan Detroit Mis- by a display of Region winners later in sion. He will be speaking in the West the month. Stake Center in Roosevelt 9 ward on General rules, procedures, and deadNov. 18 at 1 p.m. lines are explained on notices sent home andor available at each particiwVJt ' t ri-- ' X pating school. Specific rules for each category are explained on separate sheets. It is imperative that these instructions be followed to avoid disqualification. Every entry also requires an Official Entry Form. In other words, each participant will need to have at least two extra pieces of paper for each category entered. mid-Januar- )le to give to veterans and families. The Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake hosts a gift shop where veterans slaying at the hospital can pick out presents so they have something to give to their families on Christmas. The American Legion Unit 64 Auxiliary is asking Uintah Basin residents to help support the gift shop by donating new items. According to Auxiliary President Beverley Hansen, some of the items they are 03 kingfor girls include: gloves, ' makeup, bath salts, dolls, pens and pencils. For boys shirts, caps, socks, "Clif" legos and various games are needed. For men, socks, gloves and sweatshirts 80th are requested. For women, gloves, scarves and brushes are requested. Hansen said these veterans cannot work because of illness or injury and Clifta Knight Johnson will be cel- they need some help during this time ebrating her 80 birthday. Clifta was to make their families Christmas a born Dec. 14, 1921 to Charles and happy one. Elsie Knight in Randlett. She marIfyou would like to donate, you can ried Eldon Jiggs Johnson Dec. 15, dropoff your items at Bev & Millies in 1939. They made their home in Deep Roosevelt or call Beverly Hansen at Creek. They have two sons, Llqyd and Don (Joyce), three grandchildren and 2518 and they can pick upyour donachildren (one de- tion. All items must be new and they seven great-gran- d ask that no glass itemsbe donated. AU ceased). An open house will be held in her donations must be in by Nov. 23. honor on Nov. 17 at the Vernal Elks Lodge from 4 p.m. Johnson to Celebrate Clifta Birthday 2-- Enchanted. ... Forest sign-u- p time soon By Aldon Rachele BowdyGardner Bowdy Gardner, son ofShane and Gail Gardner, is returning from the Auckland, New Zealand Mission. He will be Epcakingin theNeola on Nov. 18 at 11a.m. 2-- November 1 - Sadie Taylor and Randy Taylor, Duchesne, boy. November 2 - Dana Lynn Walker and Christopher Todd Walker, Roosevelt, girl. November 3 - Josie Lee Fatheree and Nathan Andrew Fatheree. November 5 - Tanna Lee Giles and Timmy John Giles, Taboina, boy. November 5 - Jayanne Ivins and Antiiony Wilford Ivins, Roosevelt, boy. November 5 - Rita Kremin and Eric Thomas Kreinin, Vernal, boy. November 6 - IJrin Louise Anderson and Cory Blake Anderson, Vernal , girl. November 7 Kathiyn Philena Crapo and Michael Joseph Crapo, Roosevelt, boy. November 7 Desiree Sasser and James Leland Sasser, Roosevelt, boy. -- Once again it is time for Duchesne County Children's Justice Center's The Enchanted Forest, Dec. 1 at the Crossroads Nov. 29-3Senior and Community Center in Roosevelt. Trees can be set up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 28 and from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Nov. 29. Display hours are: Nov. 30, 1 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Willingness to part icipate will benefit the children of the local community by raising funds through admission to the event. Because of the generous support of people willing to put in the time and effort to decorate and display their trees, the admission cost has been kept minimal ($1 per person) so everyone can attend. In the last several years, a number of families have chosen to honor a deceased loved one by displaying a tree in their memory. Many businesses have docorateda tree usingtheir business products os decorating ideas such as ice cream cones from Marions Variety and toy tractors from a farm implement store. In past years there have been Alien and Barbie, Beanie Baby trees. For more information call Carolyn 1 Wilcken at or Cheryl Boren The Brownie camera, Introduced by Kodak in 1900, waa named after popular cartoon characters of the time. The tie-iwas Intended to help get children interested In photography. n 0, CELEBRATING 80 BIRTHDAY Arta Ross was born Nov. 2, 1921. All friends and relatives are invited to an open house in her honor Nov. 17 at the Moon Lake Building from 3 to 5 p.m. NEW LOCATION FOR FESTIVAL Over 600 Christmas trees and holiday exhibits can be found at the annual Festival of Trees Nov. 28 - Dec. I . This year the Festival will be held at the South Towne Expo Center. 5 Festival of Trees magic moves to Expo Center After 30years, the Festival ofTrees is on the move to South Towne Expo Center (9575 South State Street, Sandy). The trees may be moving, but the spirit of the Festival ofTrees will remain where it has always been - in the heart and soul of families, volunteers, and the community. Utahs favorite magical forest, the Festival of Trees, will be open to the public Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. Festival guests will enjoy on-siparkingatSouth Towne Expo Center. However, parking at the facility is limited so The Festival will also provide free shuttle busses runningfroni the west side, north end ofSouth Town Mall. It is eaay to reach, either by freeway, TRAX or busses. The Center is on one level, making it easily accessible for everyone. Over a period, an empty exhibit hall will transform itself into a winter wonderland resplendent with over 600 uniquely decorated Christmas trees, as well as wreaths, playhouses, centerpieces, and gingerbread houses. Shops will be filled with handmade crafts and quilts, fresh baked cookies and candies, hot scones, and cinnamon rolls! How does this magic happen year after year? Its nothing short of a miracle, says Festival Chairwoman Sharon Smith. An army of volunteers create this Gift of Love for the children in our extended Intermountain community. Everything ia donated. An board works throughout the year, recruiting committees and coordinating this grand even t.Servingwith Smith as are JoAnn Cummings of Salt,-'- ' Lake, Lori Peterson, andShauna Kerr from Centerville. Trees are decorated by families, te 24-ho- ur friends, individuals, community groups, businesses, and organizations. These trees range from ornate to simple and from unique to whimsical . Olympic tickets donated to the Festival will be featured on a tree decorated by alumni Festival ofTrees board members. Another tree will commemorate the fight of a girl who bravely underwent open-heasurgeiy . ThiB little angel taught those around her that the spirit is unbreakable and the heart is perfect. Another tree will celebrate a mans life who for many yeure purchased a tree and donated it anonymously to a needy family. Even when this man himself was battling cancer, he wouldnt miss the Festival. He passed away last year. This year, his family will decorate a tree in his honor. In addition to the trees, sweets, and handcrafted items, the Festival features something for all ages! Face f, ice fishing and painting, sand sculpting are activities planned for the younger ones at the Kids Korner. The Smull Fry Shop olTcrs candytrests and surprises wrapped in creative felt designs priced for achilds budget. SharingChristmus wishes and pictures with St. Nick are highlights ofSanta Land . And, live performances by high school choirs, professional dance troupes anden tertainers create an ambiance that is certain to give holiday cheer. Come see how the forest will grow at its new South Towne Expo Center location. Cost: At llie door - $4adults; $2.uOchildrcn ago 1 1 and under. Discount tickets through branches ofZfons ld rt Dial-An-El- BankandBrightonBank-$3.5(Vadult- Story Ideas? See a story? See if in Prinfl Call us 722-513- 1 Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtasked. Oliver WendeU Holmes lllil fftft 3 led - s; $2children. Wednesday, Nov. 28, $ 13 family rate (six persons). Thursday, Nov. 29, $2.50 senior citizens rate. i Kaibkf FORA '1 '? ll&sif'i ti 722-500- at 722-484- 3. Whenever you're driving and wherever you're bound... 2 Hours Only Pics Hams Turkey Always: Buckle up Drive defensively Lock your car doors For a brochure on auto safety, see me, your State Farm agent. Andy Driggs 1 ITATI FAIR Slirimp Holiday Ice C ream and Much, Much More SON. 300 East, Roosevelt - 1 722-24- . S 15 iNtmtaci , Lite a good neighbor, State Farm is there. State Farm Insurance Companys Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois baturtlay, November I7lli 3-- 5 p.m. In tlic LCL parking lot clWCtHj Mi. r.rS |