Show iataa4 The SunNews Wednesday Dec 2 1992 2 Courtney Christensen gets Young Women award I '' Vv The sound of bells ringing during the holiday season bring joy and hope to many To those living with a problem drinker it brings sadness and fear The sound of a telephone ringing during the night tho those brings panic especially who have a loved one who drinks too much For these families the holiday season means broken promises financial hardship emotional abuse and possibly physical harm Children look to their parents for protection however when children of alcoholics look for protection from the alcoholic and the nondrinking parent alike they often receive frustration rage and abuse instead Twenty eight million children arc faced with the disease of alcoholism in the home The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies NCADD claims 43 of the adult population has been exposed to alcoholism For every alcoholic there are four or five others affected by their drinking Family J' City New Courtney Christensen baby Mr and Mrs John Steele of Orem Utah announce the birth of their new daughter Jessica Lynn Steele She was bom November 9 1992 weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces at Utah Valley Hospital Provo Utah Her Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jose Ri vara Greenwood South Carolina and Mr and Mrs Robert Steele of Salina include Mary Steele Salina Utah and James H Sorensen of Salt Lake City 9 3 E?A9 Quig Nielson One of the sad episodes in pioneer settlement history was curly the infamous Baulc of the Bear River in northern Cache Valley On January 19 1863 miner William Bevins made an affidavit before Judge John F Kinney lhaLtwo days previously “he and eight men were on their way to the Grasshopper gold miens in Dakota when they were attacked by Indians whokilled one of them He also reported that another party of ten miners enroute to Stilt Lake City had bccnmurdcred by the same Indians in the same locality” With this information warrants for the arrest of three Indian chiefs — Bear Hunter Sandpitch and Sagwitch - were given to US Marshall Isaac L Gibbs who turned the matter over to Col Edward Connor Connor took about 300 men from his detachment at Fort three companies of cavDouglas alry and one company of infantry and headed north They found the Indians about 15 miles north of Franklin and just west of today’s Preston Idaho After about four hours of bloody battling Connor’s forces had killed between 250 and 300 Indians including chiefs Bear I lunter and the first Chiefs and Pocatello Sandpitch Sagwitch escaped along with about 50 braves “An eye witness from the to w n of Franklin who visited the battlefield” reported that “the dead numbered 386 ‘besides many wounded who afterwards died About ninety of the slain were women and chil- dren’ “ Matigan a crippled Indian who went to the battlefield with the soldiers as a guide and was at the scene immediately after the fight said that the way ‘the soldiers used the squaws after the battle was shameful’ Had the Indians committed this deed historian HH Bancroft said “it would or pass into history as a butchery massacre” Fourteen of Conner’s men were killed and about49 were wounded in the fray Eight more US soldiers The died within a ten day period battle was fought in deep snow and intense cold As a result many soldiers suffered frozen feet While the troops did find plunder from immigrant: companies including wagon covers with their forfndr 8vners names Hhe slaughter was an inexcusable tragedy Source: Whitney History of A Comprehensive Utah Roberts Quig History of the LDS Church Nielsen is an Information Officer for the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City Tips on how to keep your Christmas tree fresh How do you keep your Christmas tree fresh throughout the holithe tree’s day season? Preserving moisture level is the key The Division of State Lands and Forestry makes these suggestions: Commercial trees cut locally than those arc generally fresher Flu shots available Anyone in Sevier County desiring a flu shot may attend one of the following clinics December 9: 9 to 1:30 am - at the Salina Legion Building 1:30 to 4 pm at the Central Utah Public Hcallh Department 70 Wcstvicw Drive Richfield shipped from the Northwest Ask your retailer when the trees were cut Also ask if the trees are sprayed with water to retain freshness? To check for freshness hold the needle between your thumb and forefinger Bend the needle by slowly squeezing the thumb and finger toThe needle should break in gether Muir Renee1 Muir and Mark Freeman to wed Dec 5 Renee’ Muir and Mark Freeman have chosen to be married Saturday December 5 1992 ARcccp-tiowill be held in their honor that evening from 7 to 9 pm at the Aurora Ward Cultural Hall 100 North Main lor or more Information Visitor art always welcome! Cell L of the bride arc David E and Twyla Muir The groom's parents arc Kent V and Marlis Freeman of Aurora Mark is employed at JB’s Restaurant in Provo and the couple will be making their home in Provo Do you want to body’s taxes less taxing you do then volunteer Services nal Revenue Income Tax assistance make somethis year? If for the InterVolunteer (VITA) pro- gram The IRS has names of individuals begun taking and organizations for its annual tax training courses that prepare them to help others with basic tax returns Those most likely to seek fee tax assistance from the volunteers during the January April 15 tax filing season are those disabilities with lower incomes language barriers and other special Call Call needs Once trained at IRS workshops volunteers prepare simple tax reorganturns answer tax questions ize coordinate and publicize sites where the free tax help is provided Usually sites are located at schools and other conlibraries churches locations venient neighborhood Last year nearly 800 volun- teers assisted more than 38000 taxpayers at Utah volunteer centers If volun-'- ! you are interested in the free leer training courses cal toLL 04 0 ask to be referred to the IRS Volunteer Coordinator plastic all of Sheri Myrup and family Leslie and Ken Nelson Gunnison and family Redmond Special guests were Iris Barrett Midvale Utah and Norma Barrett of Ripon CA After dinner and an entertaining program everyone made wooden and creative twist turkeys while they visited and enjoyed the afternoon 1 ElderTodd R Brown returned and from the Milan Italy Mission will give his report at Sacrament Meeting in the Centerficld Second Ward 10:45 am on December 6 1992 Elder Brown is the son of Mr and Mrs Rex Brown of Centerficld Centerfield 1st Baptist Church Ji yi'v v As of wrap Layer cookies with shredded crumpled newspaper Pack to the brim seal and paper or mail Gunnison Area News Drop Rasmussen's ii'j’ji' ma MB Septembers Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 am Acting Pastor I Medford Hutson 300 North 75 West Centerfield Utah Ace Hardware 8 o Central Utah Ballet Presents before purchasing - 9 they arrive Pack gift cookies in coffee or shortening cans shoeboxes gift boxes or decorated metal tins Wrap them individually or wrap pairs of cookies foil or in waxed paper aluminum day Blindness will Many people like to send gifts of Christmas cookies to friends and loved ones during the holiday season Following are some tips to help you get those cookies to their destination in good shape Choose cookies that travel well especially bar cookies drop cookies and fruit cookies Fragile rolled cookies may crumble before The program is based on diary entries accounts and newspaper reminiscences The characters portrayed in the program were original pioneers who lived in the Salt Lake Valley following their arrival in Utah between 1847 and 1852 The performances are free to the public and seating is availableon basis: For more infora mation call the Museum at The Museum will close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas and New Years to Prevent ate Family Groups i Check toy safety Safety is one of the most common features parents and grandparents forget when purchasing toys as gifts reports the National Society fellowship of spouses parents friends single adults and children of all ages At and Alatecn meetings members gaiYi strength through applying the principles of Twelve Step mutual support program By learning to live one day at a time they can improve the quality of their lives Members learn from each other that: they did not cause the drinking in a loved one all efforts to make a bad situation seem better do not help pouring liquor down the drain docs not control or stop the drinking making excuses for the drinker and becoming responsible for the havoc caused by alcoholism docs not cure the disease They join over 600000 who have found peace individuals and happiness whether the alcoholic stopped drinking or not As the holiday bells peal the message of peace and joy throughout the world the message of hope continues to reach out and reverberate for families and friends of alcoholics in over 100 countries around the world If you arc concerned about some clsc’s drinking we can help you do something about it Cal Elder Todd Brown report mission on Dec 6 Classifieds Work! on sending holiday cookies through the mail Museum will present 'A Pioneer Profiles Christmas' The Museum of Church History and Art will present A Pioneer Profiles Christmas to the public on Mondays December 7 14 and 21 at 7 pm and 8 pm each evening The program provides a glimpse of early kfhristmas celebrations in the Salt Lake Valley Music dancing and were all part of the festivities Pioneer characters portrayed by museum volunteers dressed in authentically recreated pioneer clothing convey the spirit of pioneer yuletide celebrations Groups consisting of A1 Anon for adults and Ala Teen for younger a family members offers meetings safe haven for families and friends of alcoholics during holidays and throughout the year A1 Anon is a Tips tax assistance program Barretts host holiday Vancese and Keith Barrett hosted Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salina Stake Center for 34 people Those attending included Bonnie and Jim Erdei and family Marsha and Lori all Salina Paul Okerlund Coni and Andi Okerlund Murray Utah Carole and Cal Mellor Sherrie McKean and family Gary and Of Salina Parents Volunteers wanted for dinner at Stake Center Meeting the spiritual needs of the entire family Bible answers to contemporary questions Warm Friendly Local People 165 South 400 East Salina Freeman and Mark if it’s fresh Trees last longer in stands that hold water Just before placing the tree in the stand remove one inch of stump so the tree can absorb water more easily Freshly cut trees should last about four weeks indoors Keep trees away from heater vents and wood stoves Use a cool air humidifier to increase tree life half T Renee' a miZ There is hope and help for families of alcoholics ' i r has reCourtney Christensen ceived her LDS Young Womanhood Recognition Award She completed a landscaping project kept a journal on her Church History Trip and tied a quilt is now attending Courtney Southern Utah University in Cedar m Utah Affili- “Unfortunately price advertisements and anticipated child appeal are factors that often persuade f people to buy” said Colleen Executive Director “Too of- ten parents don’t know enough about toy safety nor do they know what safety features to look for” Last year there were nearly 14000 toy eye injuries reported Until we can educate people about the of toy safety the eye importance injuries will continue to plague children Malouf noted Saturday December 5 2 pm and 7 pm Gunnison Valley High School Saturday December 12 2 pm and 7 pm Monday December 14 The following tips for choosing safe toys are recommended: Avoid buying toys on impulse Consider a child’s ability rather than just age 7 Read the age instructions and safety labels Avoid toys with sharp or rigid points rods and dangerous edges Inspect toys for sound durable construction Avoid projectile toys A free fact sheet is offered to parents grandparents anyone who will be purchasing toys for children Called ‘Tips to Choosing Safe Toys’ it can be obtained by calling 1 pm North Sanpete High School All Seats Reserved $500 & $750 Gunnison City Hall - 528-796- 9 Mt Pleasant City Hall - 462-245- 6 is- - SI |