Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 11 Gunnison, UT ECRWSS Volume 3 • Number 40 Thursday, October 4, 2007 Copy Price • 75 cents GVHS presents “Oklahoma” by CHRISTI GARFF Come and experience the renowned Rogers and Hammerstein classic “Oklahoma”. From its Broadway roots to its motion picture success, winner of 2 Academy Awards in 1955, “Oklahoma” has become a stage and screen favorite for generations. Oklahoma will be presented October 12th &13th at 7:00 pm on the GVHS stage. Tickets are: Adults $6.00 Kids and Seniors $5.00 special group prices are available by contacting Mr. Mark Lyons. “Oklahoma” finds the beautiful Laurey portrayed by senior, Ashley Wegener being pursued by two very different suitors, loveable cowboy Curley portrayed by senior, Sam Matthews and the hotheaded hired ranch hand Jud portrayed by sophomore, Jon Warren. Which man will finally win Laurey’s heart? Will Laurey’s best friend, the flirtatious, Ado Annie played by senior, Cari Garff ever settle down with just one man. Can Ado’s wild heart ever be tamed? The fun loving cowboy Will played by junior, B.J. Starks sure hopes so. Or will the peddler, Ali Hakim played by junior, Justin Rico be consigned to Ado Annie for life. Come enjoy a night of uproarious entertainment. Other cast members include Jessica Ward as Aunt Eller, Fekirte Deskins as Gertie, Justin Hyatt as Andrew Carnes, Haden McAfee as Cord Elam, Caden Burrell as Fred, Ethan Young as Slim, and Halie Garff as Ellen. Along with Chorus members; Jacob Johnson, Dalton Burr, Sam Hansen, Ashton Starks, Macklin Johnson, Emily Wegener, Mariah Christensen, Lisa Kroll, Heather Matthews, and Breanna Young. Mrs. Teri Lee Hammond has been specially invited to choreograph the ballet sequence for Laurey (Ashley Wegener). With the talents of Mrs. Hammond and the skill and experience of Miss Wegener, this special performance should be a delight for the entire audience. The show would not go on if not for the talents of directors Mark and Anita Lyons, Vocal directors Jody Allred and Melynda Ward, Cast Choreographer Heather Hill, Ballet Choreographer Teri Lee Hammond, Orchestra Conductors Lisa Johnson and Sandy Holyoak and the technical crew Kenny Walker, Seth Johnson, Cameron Thompson, and Haylie Johnson. A special thanks goes out to Tammy Hansen, Melynda Ward, and Anita Lyons who spent countless hours helping with costumes. Did you know the word Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw words “okla” meaning people and “humma” meaning red? Oklahoma is still the headquarters of 39 American Indian tribes and nations out of the 67 Indian tribes who originally inhabited the region. Oklahoma is currently the third largest gas Courtesy Photo Laurey (Ashley Wegener) says to the peddler, “Me? Course I want sump’n. Want things I can’t tell you about--not only things to look at and hold in your hands. Things to happen to you. . .” Her Aunt Eller (Jessica Ward) finds it amusing. producing state in the nation and the Nellie Johnstone oil well in Bartlesville, Oklahoma was the very first flowing oil well in the world. November 16, 2007 commemorates the 100th birthday of this great state. Please come and celebrate along with the students of Gunnison Valley High School as they present the Rogers and Hammerstein classic “Oklahoma”. Oklahoma will only be presented for two nights. Friday October 12th and Saturday October 13th. Plan NOW not to miss out. Restoration at Casino Star Continues Students from the Traditional Building Skills Institute at Snow College along with their instructors Brent Petersen and Russ Mendenhall returned for the second straight year to work on the Casino Star Theatre. The group spent three days plastering the ceiling in some of the upstairs rooms. Pictured are students Jamie Christensen, Brent Childs and Annalise Bailey. Mark Henline/Gunnison Valley Gazette A reception and retirement party was held Saturday afternoon in the Mayfield Town Hall to honor Arlou Edwards on her retirement from the United States Postal Service. Arlou began her postal career 33 years ago in 1975 when she went to work in the Centerfield Post Office. Arlou’s past 17 years have been spent as the postmaster in Mayfield. Arlou said that she has truly enjoyed her years with the US Postal Service but is now looking forward to retirement. Arlou is pictured here with her husband Bob and their good friends Elva Jensen, Rilla Dee Beck, and Phyllis and Richard Cowley. Mark Henline/Gunnison Valley Gazette Rex Brown and Kim Pickett, representing Gunnison Valley Hospital, present Blake Donaldson, president of the Gunnison Valley Substance Abuse Committee, a check for $500. Hospital makes donation by MARK HENLINE The Gunnison Valley Substance Abuse Committee met last Thursday for their monthly meeting. Several visitors were present to see if there were someway that they could help or get involved. Among them was Jordan Caldwell, this year’s student body president at GVHS. Jordan was there seeking ideas he could use to help the high school students get more involved in fighting the drug problem. The first order of business for the evening was the presentation of a $500 check by the Gunnison Valley Hospital Board members Rex Brown and Kim Pickett to the substance abuse committee. The hospital board members commented that they hope this donation will help this young committee get on its feet as it moves forward with such a worthwhile cause. Pickett then said that the committee can count on the hospital for continued support in the future. Those present at the meeting then viewed portions of a powerful, thought provoking movie titled, “The New Face of Drugs.” The movie presented hard facts such as 84% of families with children in school face the danger of some kind of addiction; and meth has a 90% addiction rate. It was also pointed out that drug traffickers are gong after younger and younger children. They know that if they can get a child hooked on pills in 5th or 6th grade they can keep them addicted for years. The drug traffickers do this by disguising the pills, usually ecstasy, as candy. The innocent children take the pills and the chemicals are so powerful that they crave more and more and become addicted. It was pointed out that this danger can be fought with education in the schools but that the best and most effective weapon starts with parents in the home. Children need to be taught and feel love in the home. Fawntell Mogle then reported on the Clean out the Cabinet Campaign that was recently held. She said the fliers were passed out at the grocery store, at the homecoming game, and to individual homes throughout the valley. The fliers encouraged the community to clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of their old pain killers and medication. These medicines could be flushed down the toilet or brought to one of the local pharmacies for disposal. According to Fawntell, this campaign appears to have been a success. The next substance abuse meeting will be held in the GVHS library at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday in October.