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Show mrpi 4A The Summit County Bee Friday, April 21, 1989 Senior Citizen News Meet Your Neighbors Summit County Cooks Meet Your Neighbor Cousins i North Summit bj Senior Citizens Descendants of Thomas and Mary Ann Ovard all graduating from North Summit this year. Dallen Stephens, Emily Ovard, Jill Ovard, LaNece Ovard, Janae Pace, Travis Bowen, and Dana Ovard. Robin Ovard not pictured. ests for the future possibly include modeling school andor child psy- If Thomas and Mary Ann Ovard were still alive and able to attend the graduation exercises of North Summit High School this year on May 23, they would have reason to be very proud. Of the Gass of 1989 with 34 graduating seniors, eight of the graduates are direct descendants of Thomas and Mary Ann Ovard. Of these eight students, six are and two are to Thomas and Mary Ann, which makes all eight of the graduates cousins of one kind or another. We introduce you to each of the graduates and tell you a little of what they have done in school, what their interests are and perhaps what their plans are for after graduation. Dallin Stephens is the son of en . Gordon and Fawn Stephens, of Henefer, He. has been involved in FFA, winning a silver award for mink production at the National Convention. He participated in track and took third in Region in the javelin throw. Presently, he is building a mink ranch on the family farm. His future plans include an LDS Mission and managing the mink ranch. Emily Ovard is the daughter of Harold and Delores Ovard, of Wan-shiEmily is interested in horse p. .riding, skiing, swimming and painting. She has been a member of the N.S. Drill Team and has been involved in drama also. Her inter chology. Jill Ovard is the daughter of Randy and Becky Ovard, of Henefer. She enjoys pursuing her interests of cooking and also ceramics. She was cheerleader at North Summit for a year and also yearbook queen. Geometry was a good subject for her at school. Her family feels she is a lot of fun and has a great sense of humor. In the future, Jill might attend a technical college. LaNece Ovard is the daughter of Everett and Lanae Ovard, of Henefer. She has been active in sprats such as volleyball, basketball, and track. She helped coach a Jr. Jazz team this year. She has been listed in the Who's Who Among American High School Students. She Academic honors achieved in track and all Region in ' ball. Sdhie of her other irl teres tS'ate I ' aiir .' and music;' horse, She plans to attend Shbw College after graduation. Robyn Ovard is the daughter of Jay and Dorothy Ovard, of Henefer. She was a cheerleader at North Summit for three years. She attended Girls State and has been All-Sta- te ' i churclr-ac-tivitfes- listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. She was the First attendant to the Dairy Princess. She participated in the Pepsi Hot Shot competition fra four years and placed second at a Jazz game this year. She has been active in basketball and volleyball and track. In the future, her interests lie in cosmotology or travel agency work. Janae Pace is the daughter of Gary and Sharon Pace, of Hoyts ville. Janae served as FFA Vice President and participated in volleyball, track, and basketball. She has been a manger aide fra the girls basketball team. In the future, she plans to go into a nursing pro- pre-sente- ea Campaigns. Melvin Shaw seemed to be the phrase on everyone's lips Saturday, April 8 at the Utah State "It's about time Capitol Rotunda. Hundreds of people jammed into the Capitol, filling the Rotunda, the giant steps and balconies to finally honor Utah's approximately 130 soldiers, sailors, marines, and air coipsmen who have been cap-tured and held as Prisoners of War while in the military service of our United States of America. Among the FOW Medal Recipi- ents participating in this ceremony was Melvin F. Shaw, framer POW, , , of Coalville. Melvin entered the Army, Nov. 17, 1943, as a draftee at the age of 18 years old. He received his basic ; training at Camp Shelby, Hatties- -. burg. Miss, for 12 weeks and was shipped to Saint Lo, France immediately afterwards and assigned to Company M. 28th Division. He was assigned to the European Theater of Operations as a Crewman of an 81 millimeter mortar gun and nf t il-iv,- svn man . These included "Rhineland" and "Ardennes, "Central Europe." After these three campaigns, he entered the "Battle of the Bulge," during which he was captured as a Prisoner of War on Dec. 17, 1944. On his voyage to the prison camp, he was injured in the elbow and wrist with shrapnel. Because of these injuries, he was awarded the "Purple Heart Medal." During his military experience, he was decorated and cited with "American Theater of Operation Service Ribbon, the "European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon," the "Good Conduct Medal," the "Purple Heart Medal," and the "Victory Medal." In the group he was captured in, there was approximately 6,300 Prisoners of War. They were forced to walk 11 days, following their capture, from Hendersnide, Germany along die Fish Back River, to Bad Orh, Germany, without any food or water, only what they could along the road jick up, unnoticed, way. They were put in the Prisoner of War Camp, "Stromlogger 9B. The prisoners' diet consisted daily of a ladle of sugar beets, tops, a small potato, and 16 of a loaf si hard black bread per man and tnu-t-nf wter hetween 3.500 Phil Pastoret, a prominent writer (a wise guy) said one time, "Of course, we know where we are coming from, but we'd appreciate the loan of a compass to tell us where we are headed. And, "If the boss is a woman and someone always agrees with her, what you is a yes, have as a co-wor- ma'am. I hope everyone is enjoying some of these nice spring days. , have her home again. Fra dinner we were served meat loaf, mixed vegetables, American fried potatoes, relish tray, hot rolls, honey and strawberry short cake fra rolls, honey and raisin cookies. It seemed so good to see Ann sitting April 11: It was a lovely spring day to meet with our friends and pass the time of day. We met on Tuesday because of the funeral of one of our members, Russell M archant, on Monday. Our sincere sympathy goes to his wife, Lois. Elmer greeted everyone andwel-,J- ,; COnied dur dear friend back with' us after a very lotig ill-- " ness. We were so happy to have her back. The cooks served us breaded pork chops, potatoes, gravy, spinach, tomato and cottage cheese salad, hot . at the card table again. There were 37 Seniors fra dinner. Everyone seems to enjoy their dessert day. It was Year Crandall's birthday. April 13: How time flies, April is almost half over. It's getting later We sang happy birthday to him ac tion we think. Enjoy the beautifid.' companied by Edna Fitzgerald. ' It Wouldn't hap-- Our President Elmer welcomed jperi to a nicer guyi There were 33 Seniors to enjoy all the Seniors. A special welcome doing their own thing. Many thanks to Letiia Miles, who was so gracious to fill in for Irma while she was unable to be here. Food For Fun and Health As spring warms our physical flying helicopters, or becoming a our mental selves long fra a instructor. fitness selves, physical breath of the fresh air,' and thus we yearn to enjoy our meals outdoors. Sandwiches are the perfect food, to take along on our picnics, and outmen. They were allowed two arms-fings. Where did sandwiches come of wood per day for firewood per from? The Earl of Sandwich called 130 men. They were forced to walk fra his meat to be placed between four miles out and four miles back two slices of bread. When he did and cut a cord of wood per man this, he had only hunger and speedy with no extra food. Toilet facilities service in mind. Little did he know were very poor. They were not al- -, what he started! lowed to wash or clean clothing. Sandwiches fit the bill for many They wore the same clothing they an occasion. They accompany soup had on when they were captured, all or salad for lunch. A hearty one is the main course for super. The during their imprisonment Melvin was liberated by the sandwich bar, where guests create First Calvary and the 44th Inf. Ditheir own, stars at late evening vision on April 11, 1943, after bemeals. The sandwich dons fancy ing a prisoner fra 112 days. When clothes for parties, receptions, and he entered the prison camp, he teas. It can be toasted or grilled. It weighed 160. pounds. 'He weight can be miule with as many slices of when he was liberated was 73 bread as desired, one for the open-facthe usual two, three for the pounds. The General of the First Calvary Division condemned their club or decker, four or more the food and would not allow them to ' eat it Melvin buried 29 of his budSpread softened butter or mardies while being held prisoner. garine or seasoned butters evenly to , After, liberation, Melvin was the edges of the bread slice. This sent for a month to the 77th keeps the bread moist and the fill- Evacuation Hospital in LeHarve, ing from soaking into the bread. France for necessary treatments. Cream cheese and peanut butter also, Later, he was shipped back to the give protection. United States to Camp Killmore, Warning about sandwiches that NJ, for rehabilitation and later to Santa Barbara Rehabilitation Center. 'Following this,. he was assigned "light duty as a Military Policeman at Fort Douglas, UT, for three months. He was discharged Nov. 21, 1945. Melvin married Valeen Jones When Joe and Karen Mueller Shaw on June 21, 1948. They are came to Kamas in spring 1984, r- they were excited to renovate the Michael Fuhnman, (Allene), 0d Kamas Inn,; if only they knew Tremonton; Mrs. Kirk Call, what was in store. In the fall at (Denise), Roy, and Mrs. David 1984, they took a chance on a Williams, (Sharon), Moab. They small ice cream business also are proud to have 11 started in front of the Kamas they Inn. grandchildren. When the weather turned cold, the On each printed program disice cream business turned off. Joe and Karen thought of a new venture tributed at the Capitol Rotunda, was a list of all UJS. POW Medal to try in Kamas. Kamas Inn Pizza was bom to carry the Mueller busiRecipients receiving their awards .that dav. ness through the winter. The pizza are prepared a few hours before they will be eaten: Some fillings, such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, soft Prisoners of War Receive Medals mortar crew. He did every duty that was called fra on the gun. He layed wire for communication purposes to the gun from the observation point, also aimed, loaded and fired the weapons. Many times he was called upon to field trip the weapon and do minor repair and maintenance work on it. During this period of 13 months on battlefield and fighting lines, he was subject to concentrated enemy fire and many battles. Melvin was in three battles and Meals were served to seventy members with the menu of turkey and all the trimmings on Wednes- day and sloppy joes, macaroni and vegetable salad, pickles and olives cookies on Friday. and home-bake- d It was really tasty foods, thanks to our cooks Beverly and Jean. Senior Citizens Travis Bowen is the son of Harold and Joann Bowen, of Hoytsville. He has played the trumpet in the North Summit band. He has played on the basketball and football teams and received Honor Roll mention in football. He is an Dane Ovard is the son of Pat and Bonnie Ovard, of Henefer. He par- -. ticipated in football and weight lifting at school and was also involved in some school plays. He participated in an automotive repair competition at Weber State. In his spare time, he enjoys repairing cars, hunting, and playing the guitar. He likes motorcycles and fast cars. His interests in the future lie in three different areas: going to college, Quitters for the week were Eleanor, Ellen, Ethel, Leah, Marie, Beverly, Jean, Myrla, and Marr. The rest of the members enjoyed the games of pool and cards and the most interesting past time of visiting with fellow members during the hours spent together. Sometimes we really forget just how important that is to our well being. So please come often and just visit South Summit gram. outdoors person and enjoys hunting and fishing. He has participated in Jr. Jazz. His future plans are a little uncertain' still. t i many times again this summer. Phelps. Maybe we can have another one in a short time from now. The business meetings this week were conducted by President Ball, assisted by Vice President Morby. d, Minutes of past meetings were memand accepted by the bers present The quarterly financial report was given fra everyone's information. Announcement was made of our Summer Party, County Tri-Arwhich will be held at Coalville as our Clubs guests, in August If you have any neat ideas and suggestions for foods or entertainment fra this function, please make an effort to offer these suggestions to the officers of the Club as soon as possible. Marie Wilde and Floyd Try on were selected to offer the prayers this week prior to the serving of meals this week. The band members held their practice period on Friday afternoon, in preparation fra presenting entertainment for expected guests from the Morgan Senior Citizen's Club in the hear future. It sounded so good to have them playing our favorite melodies again. We really do enjoy the music and hope to hear it During the last two weeks the members of our Senior Citizen's Gub have had the pleasure of welcoming home several of our members who have returned home after enjoying the winter months in warmer climes. It is so good to have them with us again at the Club meetings, where they have been officially welcomed by the officers, President Ball and vice president Eleanor Morby', as well as all the members present, the Garfields, Boyers, Wildes, McQueens, Tryons and perhaps others that I have missed while being away for two weeks. Wednesday was a busy day at die Club House, as Mrs. Jean Paskett, County Nurse, was present to conduct the monthly blood pressure check-u- p for any Seniors present This is a free service to us, and with Mrs. Pasketft knowledge of nursing methods, Fm sure she is giving members some very important health tips pertaining to their own particularly needs. Thank you so very much fra spending the time with us each month. It has been reported that the potluck dinner at the Gub on April 1 was a real success, thanks to the efforts of George and Shirley SS Margaret Hennek ul . Sprinkle with chopped dives, tomatoes, and green onions. Now all you need to complete your picnic is a yummy, but easy dessert Right? I've included the dessert also. cheeses, and mayonnaise require special care to prevent growth of food poisoning bacteria. Die addition to sandwich fillings of an acid ingredient such as pickles, lemon juice or green dives helps to retain their keeping qualities. It is safest to eat these sandwiches within four hours after removal from refrigerator or freezer. When using meat leftovers for fillings, subtract the time they have beat at room temperature from die safe keeping time four hours for prepared sand- Cream Cheese Balls 8 oz. cream cheese 12 c. chopped raisins 14 c. chopped nuts 14 c. sunflower seeds 14 c. toasted wheat germ 14 c. dry milk powder ' Mix ingredients together with yours hands. Form into small balls. Try using wheat germ as coating instead of mixing it in. wiches. Vegetables are a common favorite to take along with sandwiches. Fve included a dip that is Carrot Granola delicious with veggies. Cheese Balls Mexican Dip Layer in a casserole dish in the following order e, supe- r-stack. 1 16 oz. can refried beans ' Guacamole, avocado, 2 green onions, chopped, and dash of garlic 1 salt .. .. . . 16 oz. carton sour cream 1.5 oz. package Shilling taco 1 . mix lc. grated cheddar cheese . Use grated cheese in place of the cream cheese. Add 1 c. finely grated carrot and 1 tsp. honey. Roll in fine granola and chopped, fresh parsley. (For a very fine coating, crush gra- nola in a plastic bag with a rolling pin w whiz in food processor.) Contributed by Rebecca Langford from Old Town Maine,' and Carole Miller from Cumberland, MD, from Whole Foods Fra The Whole Family. Kamas Inn Changes Hands - . took some time to perfect, but fi- "ally a greatproduct took hold and the MuellerTwereoff and running. maybe even a little too fast-Karen now feel it's time ' to move on and concentrate on rajsing a family. The Kamas Inn is just too small fra the growing family and while Joe is going to college and helping run Minor Lake Service; Kartn was also busy running Kamas Inn Pizza. They have, moved into a new house' in Oakley1' Meadows (suburb of Oakley) and - are enjoying a; little bit of itarinal living? The Kkmas Inn and the Pizza business' have been sold to Dan and Marc&ie Littledike, who have much experience in die pizza business and are sure to do a treat v job. ' ' Joe and Karen want to thank aU the people at die area who have helped die pizza business grow into what it is today. The Inn will close for approximately1 two weeks and will rtopen is the Summit Hotel : . Ml tMMMM |