| Show I I i. i 4 l k M t t. t e. e t MELBA TULLIS Vernal poet will be presented by bythe bythe bythe the Uintah Poetry Society this Saturday Nov 19 inthe inthe in inthe the multipurpose room at the Uintah County Library The public nubile is invited Autumns Autumn's Benediction poetry concert by M. M Tullis The Uintah Poetry Society is proud to announce a recital featuring Autumns Benediction a concert of original poetry by Melba Tullis The public recital will be held this Saturday at 2 pm p.m. in the Uintah County Library When the Uintah Poetry Society became a chartered chapter of the Utah State Poetry Society in March of 1971 Melba I was one of its first members At that time she was just beginning to write seriously It didn't take long to discover what a great talent she had in poetic expression BUT HUT MELBA MELIJA has never been one to depend solely on her natural talents to produce top lop quality poems She has studied long and hard and worked unceasingly to perfect her writing abilities A master at self-discipline self she has conquered the challenge of writing in such strict forms as sonnets ballads villanelles haiku and countless others Even when writing within the confines of a particular form Melbas Melba's poems remain smooth and meaningful Always an active member Melba was elected vice president of the Uintah Poetry Society in 1975 and held that position until new officers were elected in 1977 And until this summer she was responsible for submitting weekly poems to the Vernal Express She is highly respected by all the writers in the club They depend on her for answers they listen to her opinions they admire her modesty M MELBAS ELBA'S husband LaMond Lal Tullis is a retired electrical contractor After retiring the Tullis' Tullis moved to Maeser occupying occupying oc oc- oc their brand new home They raised a family of six in inthis inthis inthis this valley the youngest Amber is a senior in high school To date Melba has won a a total of 17 poetry awards In the Utah State Poetry Contests she has walked away with 15 awards and has won state awards in Illinois and Arizona Melba commented My l poetry has been a fulfilling experience for me Indeed such poetry would be |
