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Show B3 Vernal Express Sflappy birthday future Naders t '4 if' A . 4 -2 71" of the T - Vernal Express! Wednesday, March 19, 2008 I. 41 aims ; . r- X V- 7 J r i (t- ; it' A' s, -.1- 1 j4 Honored teacher Norman Bernard with class at the Vernal Junior High is this year's Showalter Endowment Fund recipient. Honored teacher Judy Howells and class at Davis Elementary is this year's Showalter Endowment Fund recipient. Showalter excellence in teaching awards announced - On March 10, two deserving parents. Nominations are kept teachers received what most people would love to get, and anonymous until after a selection committee has reviewed them, what many believed that they Only two teachers from the entire deserved. The Uintah Schools district are chosen. Foundation announced on that day that Norman Bernard of the Vernal Junior High School, and Judy Howells of Davis Elemen- history, drama, and directs plays at the Vernal Junior High. He has been with the district for 21 tary were thisyear's recipients of years. Students in his class had this to say about him: he s the coolest teacher ..." "he's the best "V.o omof lie o i caiij omen i the Showalter Endowment Fund Excellence in Teaching Award Every year, the Foundation solic- teacher its nominations from the community commu-nity for the best teachers in the district. Nominations come from students, former students, and Laney Sinclear, daughter of Ian in his class..." Mr. Bernard said, principal at Davis Elementary, and Elan Sinclear, celebrates in receiving this award, "Thanks, added: "she does a tremendous her first birthday on March 23. The recognition is nice, but it is job. She is part of a very effective good to be appreciated. Special Education Team here at Judy Howells, coincidentally, Davis." And everyone around Norman Bernard teaches was recognized by an article in her agrees she deserves it. the Vernal Express last week, Both teachers will be formally and was finding it difficult to presented with their award and add anything, but she did say, $500 dollars at the Annual Rec- "I'm so honored. The children ognition Celebration -"Hats Off make it all worthwhile." Judy to Education" that the Foun- has been in the Uintah School dation holds every year. This District for 20 years, and most year's celebration will be held on he likes to tease the students of that time has been spent with Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the . . ." "he likes to make people the Special Education Team at Uintah High School Cafeteria at laugh . . ." "he's a great drama Davis Elementary. JaymeL'eyba, 6:30 p.m. Taw Charles Jackson, son of Andrew M. and Gayle Jackson, was born March 7. Kielynn Renaee Blea, daughter of Gilbert Blea III and Christy Gardiner, was born on March 9. Maddy Marie Snow, daughter of Josh Snow and Rose Marie Searle, was born on March 11. Seth Aaron Blunt, son of Aaron and Jessica Blunt, was born on March 12. Chloe Derice Thompson, daughter daugh-ter of Adam and Breanna Thompson, Thomp-son, was born on March 13. Hyrum Rowles, son of John and Miriam Rowles, was born on March 13. director. . ." "I'm really glad I'm IT Call 789-351 1 --j ............. ; ... 1.. -h. ; L " . ..." . r 1 - ' .' fTT J .''.WK.Jh'--i if H i si rqx says -come kuht for easTeR ccgs iuith me & CDCDCDTT Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:00 am -10:00 am Age groups: 1-6 years old Utah Field House 496 East Main Vernal, UT NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN VERNAL Julie Miller (holding scissors) and Leisa Hardman (right of Miller), owners of the store Dernier'cri, were welcomed by the Dinah-mites during their ribbon cutting ceremony. The store sells women's and teen's clothing styles. "We felt there was community need for something new and different," said Miller. "We welcome everyone to come in and see what we have. We thank them for all their support." Historic photo inquiry Before we address the girls in white, we note that last week's photograph got more response than expected. Most of the people who contacted us were in consensus that the room is the home economics room at the old High School now the Vernal Junior High School. We never did find out what the purpose of the meeting may have been but we sure got suggestions about the participants. Just about everyone thought that the woman with the book leadingthe discussion was Freida Davis. The woman seated beside her may be Ruth Sowards and the woman beside her could be Mary Duke Heeley. Moving to the left, the woman in the dark suit with glasses maybe Celia Jone Mortenson. The dark-haired woman with the light suit could be Elma Merrell Adams, but another person per-son thought she could be Edith Stagg. The next seated woman may be Amy Pope Johnston, and then Jennie Weeks. Finally, the last seated woman may be Nila Terry. The woman standing has been variously identified as Ruth Erickson or Grace Hall or Judy Wall. And the man standing beside her is identified as either Arvel Hullinger or Arthur Wis-comb. Wis-comb. This week's girls in white photograph along with many others are housed at the Regional History Room of the Uintah County Library. There is no identification on the photograph and library curators would love to know who they represent. If you wish to view this photograph, it is on display in the Regional History Room, Uintah County Library, 155 East Main, Vernal open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have information on the photo, you call the Vernal Express at 789- 3511 or contact Mary Bernard at mbernard vernal.com. Many thanks to JoAnn Cowan, Cow-an, Lurae Mortenson, Jackie Jenkins, Ladee Christensen, and Reva Anderson for all your suirifosUons this week. ' " y At"' ' . f -Ml . i 4 v f L Who are these lovely ladies are? Do you know why they are so happy? It's Our Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am SHARP! Vernal Baseball Complex by the Junior High u u u L-za l bponsoreti oy: Vernal Elk's Lodge mmmm &mm mm for your community and your family. "We love to compete in rodeo... we have made it a family thing since our children were little." Deb Wilkins has been working at Ashley Regional Medical Center for the past twelve years. In 2003, Deb went back to school and received her degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. But outside her professional life, Deb Wilkins has another life as a cowgirl. In fact, Deb has been competing in Rodeos since she was 18 years old. Her daughters competed with her, and now her grand-daughters compete with her. Sequoyah, age 12, and Chandler, age 11, started riding and training when they were three years old. "It's fun to have someone to look up to," said Sequoyah. Deb and her grand-daughters all belong to the UBBRA, Uintah Basin Barrel Racing Association and all three compete against each other in barrel racing. They compete weekly from March through November, traveling throughout Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. Sometimes Grandma wins, sometimes one of the granddaughters grand-daughters win. "We love to compete in rodeo," said Deb, "we have made it a family thing since our children were little." Deb loves working at Ashley Regional too. She enjoys the people she works with as well as helping the patients. "Customer service is really important to me," said Deb. "I want every patient to have the best experience possible when they come to the lab." Ashley Regional MEDICAL CENTER 4 f ) - Mi-' j 1 .. , f ) |