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Show 10 Vernal Express Wednesday, May 5, 1993 Naples mother is model and 'pin-up' girl for soldiers of Desert Storm by Melanle Morrison Express Writer Jacquelin, "Jackie," Guibord one of Naples City's newest residents, will have a tale to tell her grandchildren grandchil-dren in a few years, as they sit on her knee. She will tell them how she was officially named as a "pinup" "pin-up" for soldiers serving in Desert Storm. Jackie, wife of Chief Steve Guibord of Naples City Police Department, was one of four people featured in several national magazines maga-zines during the 1990 Wrangler Jean Company's advertising campaign. cam-paign. Guibord was chosen following a search conducted by the Greensboro, North Carolina company. compa-ny. She was a narcotics investigator for the Provo Police Department when the company sent out inquiries in-quiries to departments all over the Western United States. She responded re-sponded by sending Wrangler a photograph taken by her husband in their back yard and her jean size. Soon she received word that she, along with baseball star, Nolan Ryan, a saddlemaker in Oregon, and an up-and-coming country singer, would represent the jean manufacturer in their advertising. She admits that she wasn't an avid user of Wrangler jeans at the time, but did wear them occasionally when she went undercover in her job. Wrangler explained one of the reasons Jackie was chosen to represent repre-sent the company in their ad campaign cam-paign was because of the image she personified as a female law enforcement enforce-ment officer. At that time, she was not only working narcotics, but was also the only female S.W.A.T. team member in the West. She remembers the interview conducted con-ducted by her supervisor after she qualified for the S.W.A.T. team. "He kept asking me repeatedly if I could shoot someone if I had to. He explained that he wanted me to make sure I knew what I was doing," do-ing," Guibord said. "He seemed as nervous as I was." Vernal City proclaims Animals' this week by Melanie Morrison Express Writer Vernal City joined Congress in proclaiming this week, May 2 through May 8, as "Be Kind to Animals" Week. Mayor Leonard Hccney, with his trusted friend, "Walter," signed the proclamation two weeks ago. "Be Kind to Animals" Week is a national event to "help affirm our country's strong commitment to promote proper care of our pets and guard against cruel and irresponsible irresponsi-ble treatment." The American Humane Association dedicated the week in 1915 to remind Americans of the beauty, fascination, and companionship com-panionship that all creatures bring to their lives. This is the first year the week will be celebrated in Vernal. About ten members belong to the Animal Care Association in the Uintah Basin. The group was formed to assist needy people in spaying and neutering of their pets, as well as to educate people in the care of animals. Their spokesperson, spokesper-son, Pat Stewart, said they advocate enforcement in animal abuse cases. She explained that when they receive re-ceive calls about animals being abused or neglected, they refer the calls to the Uintah County Animal Control Officer, Marv Roberts. Stewart said the group is excited about upcoming activities during the month of May. As an example they are sponsoring a contest in the elementary schools where students will be drawing posters that depict kind acts and responsible behavior million arc killed in animal shelters. It is estimated that one in four euthanized euth-anized dogs is purebred. Humane Society spokeswoman, Rachel Lamb, said, "If you can't decide between be-tween a shepherd, a retriever, or a collie, gel all three in one dog." According to an article that appeared ap-peared in the Salt Lake Tribune on April 3, the average cat will produce 42().()(X) unplanned kittens over a seven year period. For a neutering leo ol an average S45. a million Guibord was the first female officer offi-cer to be hired at the Provo department. depart-ment. She said as a young girl, she was always interested in law enforcement. en-forcement. '"One of my favorite television shows was Police Woman." Police Woman starred Angie Dickinson as a woman police officer fighting her way through prejudices in an urban city police department. Guibord felt some of the same prejudices ' when she joined the Provo department. Being the first woman officer, she was forced to prove herself to her male counterparts. counter-parts. 'There weren't any overt comments made to my face, but I heard a lot of things through the grapevine." She felt the uneasiness in the department for about the first six months of her employment, after af-ter that, as her husband explained, "they started picking on someone else." She graduated from Brigham Young University in social work with an emphasis in juveniles. In the fall of 1990, Guibord and photographers from the advertising agency representing Wrangler, took a drive in the area surrounding Provo. She said they told her how impressed they were with the scenery in the area. In fact, the photograph pho-tograph that was sent to them in the beginning showed the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains in the background back-ground which interested them. Traveling with the photographers was a make-up expert, who, as Guibord explained, didn't do much during the shooting. They desired the natural looking model for their picture. They drove to a turn-out in the road along American Fork canyon and the photographer supervising the shoot found just the right spot.' Guibord said that during the day, they were dodging intermittent rain showers common in the mountains during that time of year. The picture actually used in the campaign showed her long, fire-red hair after being caught in the rain. I 1 MAYOR LEONARD Heeney with best friend, Walter, signs proclamation procla-mation recognizing "Be Kind To Animals" week. toward animals. This can include proper feeding and watering of their pets, rescuing a stray, making a warm shelter, Liking the animal inside in-side during the winter, playing ball, or taking the pet for a walk. Posters will be on display at each school during the week. Prizes will be awarded to one student stu-dent in each grade in every school. The prize will be a free sundae bar for JB's. These winners will advance ad-vance to a final round for five grand prize T-shirts with a picture of their pet or another animal of their choice on it. The posters will be judged in each school on Thursday and Friday of this week. "We arc hoping that by participating participat-ing in this contest, the children in our community may consider what it means to be kind and humane to all living things," Stewart said. "In our society, many cruel acts toward our fellow man have started with cruel acts toward animals." Wasatch Humane Society, in conjunction con-junction with the local Animal Care Association, will once again visit Uintah schools on May 12 and 13. Students will be introduced to Shcri Martinez, executive director of the Wasatch group, and her friend, "Boris." Together they will present The ad ran in several nationally circulated magazines, one of which was "People." Desert Storm broke out in January 1991 and U.S. troops were sent to the Persian Gulf to fight Soon after the fighting broke out, Guibord began receiving mail at the Provo Police Department from a Marine M.P. unit. In several of the letters, the soldiers told her she was their unit's official "pin-up" girl just like Betty Grable or Rita Hayworth was in World War II. Guibord hung next to pictures of Princess Diane, who was the British "pin-up" girl. "I was very flattered by all the attention. at-tention. It was hard to imagine or invision what was going on, but it was exciting to be a positive aspect in that war," she said of all the attention. at-tention. She contacted Wrangler to tell them what was going on and of the letters she had received. Word traveled trav-eled fast through the advertising world and soon she was receiving requests for interviews from newspapers news-papers all over the country, including includ-ing the New York Times and the Oregonian in Portland. Personal interviews in-terviews were scheduled on talk-shows talk-shows and she even appeared in the syndicated show, "To Tell the Truth." She appeared in one issue of "Life" magazine. "This was a lot of fun but the most gratifying part was the mail I received," she said. Some of the comments received in her letters indicated she was admired ad-mired by many as a woman in a "man's" occupation. A woman that knows how to take care of herself. Jackie, Steve, and their two children, chil-dren, Ashton, 3, and Charee, 11 months, moved to Naples City from Utah County in mid-February when he accepted a permanent position as police chief. She hopes to return to law enforcement in the future. When asked if she would ever model again, her response was simple, sim-ple, "Yes, if the money was right." 'Be Kind to I lv t. rf I and educational program ranging in content irom safety to endangered species, careers involving animals, and even a special program about insects called "bugs!" Ms. Martinez and Boris travel the state each year and visit some 2,000 to 3,000 students stu-dents each month with their educational educa-tional programs. Even Stewart and her singing dog, "Wendell" will entertain en-tertain during each of the programs at the school. One of the educational programs endorsed by the American Humane Society is pet birth control. The Humane Society last month called for a yearlong voluntary ban on breeding cats and dogs to ease the "overpopulation crisis" of 110 million mil-lion pets. "Responsible pet owners already spay and neuter their dogs and cats," said Humane Society president, Paul G. Irwin, "But many more refuse to recognize that by allowing al-lowing their pets to have just one litter, they arc sentencing millions of others." - Of the 27 million dogs and cats born in the United States yearly, 12 lives will be saved by having a cat "fixed." This past month was proclaimed pro-claimed as "Prevent A Liner Month." See animal care page 11 tmmnmaimnmmnmmmmT wvpi-m-mmmtmim mm mi milium MaMMM)Wwiiiiniitr ' t '' .... . i .",. .;'. -.7.5 ' " : -f . t . . J i ' f i i " J ' i 7 ;tv,v .j.: JACKIE GUIBORD as she VERNAL'S ROCKY Mountain Rascals recently returned home after performing at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. Traveling to California were: (front row), Kaysie Caldwell, Caleb Morton, Alex Fiddlers return from Southern Calif, engagement The Rocky Mountain Rascals, a group of young fiddlers from Vernal, recendy returned from Southern California where they performed, per-formed, a 30-minute program at both Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. They drew large, appreciadve audiences audi-ences at both places and were complimented com-plimented on their professionalism and excellence in performing. The Disney Magic Music Days is a program designed to give children's chil-dren's performing groups the opportunity oppor-tunity to perform in a professional setting for a world-wide audience. Entertainers are selected by audition based on the quality of their show and overall consistency with Disney entertainment guidelines. The Rascals were unanimously selected by Disney officials who felt they were "out of the ordinary" and "would draw a crowd." A workshop was provided for them in which they were taught the importance of professionalism, what goes into a top-notch performance, and some interesting facts about Disneyland. Beverly Kellersberger, their director, direc-tor, said, "We feel is was a very appears on the Wrangler Jean worthwhile endeavor and an experience experi-ence the children will never forget. They represented Vernal very well." The Rascals and their parents spent three months raising enough money to take the trip. They made and sold Valentine cookies; took on concessions; had a drawing for a quilt made by the Rascal mothers; and spent one Saturday performing in various businesses in town and taking donations. This was a day proclaimed by Vernal's Mayor Leonard Heeney, as Rocky Mountain Rascal Day. Many local businesses and community members mem-bers contributed to the efforts of the group. "We were overwhelmed by the generous support of our community," communi-ty," Kellersberger stated. "We would especially like to thank Marie Yoder for all her help and Carol Gardiner at the Bull Ring for donating boots for the kids so that we would meet Disney's costume requirements." ' The Rocky Mountain Rascals consist con-sist of nine youngsters, ages 11 through 16 and two adults who, "enjoy fiddling together." They advertising campaign in 1990. i ft V i Labrum, Mariana Winkler; (center row), Jason Heath, Stacie Kellersberger, Laura Kellersberger, Kenny Caldwell; (back row), Sherry Caldwell, Tory Mathis, and director, Beverly Kellersberger. were organized six years ago when their director was asked to provide fiddle music for the Outlaw Train's production prc-show. From only four young people, the group has grown to a limited nine members, with their skills and repertoire increasing in-creasing greatly as they meet weekly week-ly to learn and improve their tunes. Members of the group arc: Kenny and Kaysie Caldwell, Jason Heath, Laura and Stacie Kellersberger, Alexander Labrum, Tory Mathis, Caleb Morton and Mariana Winkler. They are accompanied on the guitar by Sherry Caldwell and on the keyboard key-board by Beverley Kellersberger. The group has performed extensively exten-sively throughout the Uintah Basin and Lagoon, the 49th Street Galleria, the Sundance Fiddle Festival, UBIC in Roosevelt, and the National Lion's Club Convention in Salt Lake City. They were the opening show at the Steve Warincr concert last year along with the Outlaw Trail Cloggcrs. More recently, re-cently, they have been invited to play at the Grand Oldc West Days in Craig, Colo, over Memorial Day weekend. ,'! t 1 |
