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Show TEN YEAR old Christopher Romero holds a copy of the newspaper he published this summer, "Neighborhood News." Ten year old publisher prints own newspaper Christopher Romero, 10 year-old son of Fil and Mcrcic Romero, doesn't exactly fit most people's idea of a newspaper publisher. The brown-cyed youngster will be a fifth grade student at Macscr Elementary next week and grins often. However, this summer Christopher became just that a publisher, editor, edi-tor, writer and distributor of "Neighborhood News." Christopher considered writing hi own paper when his mother v'uiwcJ him an article regarding a successful auihtif who hud tfe umc thing in hi youth. The ik snrcd to Chri-4ifhct for to rca'-on. He ihmfH it xU r fan to tulicit nc t lnm t? .;,:. n;t t!e mo U4 ar4 fcl (v"- c know Kj w KarMftl hA trru-4 U wat U i.U t-A-Ti 0-'--: ;?.! to - N rw t.t. Ui t.r i, "UT.aJ jtivr.-tfd in tu::.-f.- Vt V o cr..rnfj io !.e J.V' 1 Mt Since IS92 there has been one definitive voice in Uintah County for local news, spurts, society and features. . . . Verna .- ?. - "... 4 fry formation regarding family happenings. happen-ings. Vacations arc recorded as well as individuals achievements in local events including the recent triaihalon. In addition, it is written in a homey, comfortable style that seems to draw the reader into the paj-tes. A number of benefits have been pained frum the "Neighborhood News" whi.h has been published weekly iim.e July 7. ChnsjojJier laughing powu out that he is mah better at spelling and "keeping up wrdt my txtghsh He U a!l gaining gain-ing an undciiuftdxi of the An k Mir,U.', t tl-.puUrr. Chmtif '.tJiU Cat the ro-ic4 "tMt &n a.1 t)t" He m.t.:-..c to wt?t Ce jxt ip4ck$ s,f44iV rxK'c$ tJ tV j3ffr-ii"il t-c la yta444 i-'t i'j Ka ir.f 14. -.J i lf:4 'I - N f..u .; Almost 100 venrs old. r Ready to serve for 100 more. , r r i . T 1 1 School District offers free GED tests The Uintah School District is offering of-fering a ohe-tirhe free administration administra-tion of General Education Development tests (GED) Aug. 25-26. 25-26. The test is available to first-time applicants only, can save successful applicants both the regular $15 test and $3 certificate fee. Eligibility for testing is limited to those 18 years and older whose high school classes should have already graduated. Pre-registration should be completed by Aug. 23, with applications ap-plications available through the Uintah School District office. Successful completion of the GED can result in the issuance of a credentials cre-dentials often recognized in lieu of a regular high school diploma. Employers, educational institutions and the military often require such certification in the absence of high school graduation. Uintah School District also allows credits toward adult high school graduation. The GED consists of five subtests in the areas of writing skills, social studies, science, literature and the arts and mathematics. The questions in each of these areas require use of general knowledge and thinking skills. Few questions ask about facts, details or definiuon. A majority majori-ty of applicants successfully pass the test on cither the first or subsequent subse-quent attempts. Any questions regarding this special, spe-cial, free administration of the GED should should be addressed to Wayne Gumcy or David John at the Uintah SchtKil District office, 7S9- oo:o. Vernal City v.v;iiii"-.:iT-:fr-1rr Program News from Whiterocks hu VirtJinia Forefncnn 353-4584 Aging Board reorganizes The local Aging Board was reorganized reor-ganized Wednesday, Aug. 9 after the July meeting was postponed. Fern Ferrero, past vice-president submit- ted her resignauon citing a move to Ogden as reason for stepping down from her position as president elect At the meeting, Ferrero presented her formal written resignation which was accepted by members of the board. The Aging Board then elected elect-ed new officers which include: Marie Beckstead, president; Marie Christensen, vice-president; Gloria Ncff, secretary, Rena Pallesen, treasurer. trea-surer. Clara Robinson conducted the meeting. Members of the Board of Health spoke at the meeting regarding nurses nurs-es aid training and telephone insurance. insur-ance. They requested the names of area registered nurses and for a list of those interested in acquiring nurses aid certification. A date has not yet been set for the training. A nurses aid course has been offered of-fered in the Uintah Basin although Daggett County did not participate. There arc no age restrictions for interested in-terested parties and upon completion comple-tion of the schooling, a license will be issued to graduates. Those who receive certification will be able to obtain employment locally and in other areas of the country. Special plans have been made for the three day celebration of the 25 year anniversary of the Flaming Gorge Dam Aug. 25-27. In addition, former Manila High School students have been invited to join in the MHS reunion Aug. 26, The celebration will begin Friday, Aug. 25 with a street dance in the paling lot at the Manila Town lifchousc, The fulIoing morning at 10 a m. tin dun w ill be rededuat-cd. rededuat-cd. CWwrr cscnu will include the MHS rcufiiim, priram, pmrs, pa-u5e pa-u5e t;f l,:U mi ficls lit-fUy lit-fUy at the rrvtv. tr. Ai. 27, a hr-vifa will be vrvcj n the rt ttwcfii tenet tr g at 6 am, V.,c (: .. . 15 )tar-!4 tf Mr, sf'i Mt. inn O- ftiro-cJ a Ittirn at a -J t-.Vf M4f?r.il t. )tri he i tivtjvcJ in a r. RESTAURAttT Introduces a complete new menu BicMast sewed sll djyl (;f 5?r -.etc Ho c!c ; j it - r t : ;s. i,: u r i f j INrw U,ulv Stn f , I ! . " - - f - : , i' DIAMOND HILLS RESTAURANT Wednesdoy, Augurt went surgery on Wednesday evening and remained in intensive care at the Sweetwater Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs where he is expected to remain three weeks. Manila 4-H members winning ribbons rib-bons at the recent Sweetwater County Fair included: Dezaree Ellsworth, Laura Briggs, Erika Walters, Michael Walters, Charley Walters, Lanore Bierman, Mindy McKee, Mindi Schofield, Toni Pallesen, Brynne Slagoski, Amber Larsen, Angela Hullinger, Tara Skinner, Jeanctte Tinker, Sara Twitchell, Samuel Twitchcll. In addition to the hot weather, a water shortage at Manila was inten- sified by the failure of the Cedar Hollow well pump. Repairs to the pump were not possible so a new pump was purchased. Manila was much auieter this weekend than in weeks past. The weather has been cooler with light winds which have brought rain. The Baptist Church will hold Sunday services at the Senior Citizen Center in Manila at 10 a.m. Bible study will be held Wednesday. Those wishing further informauon should call Judy Archibald. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellsworth of Sunset were in Manila this weekend to take their children, Tyson and Kicra home after the children had spent two weeks visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ellsworth. Norma Giles drove to Provo to attend at-tend a dinner for Bonnie Oberhansly, stayed overnight with Susan Famulary and returned home the next day. Norma Giles accompanied Fcm and Jon Oberhansly to Provo for Jon's piano lessons then to Salt Lake for shopping and lunch. The D. Blaync Morrills drove to Manila where they met their son, Stewart and his family, When they relumed, they brought their four grandchildren batk to enjoy a five day visit with them. Alfred and Carol IUui-4 diovt to Fish Laic where iliey PKt Can4'i Hiicr, Tern Chide sur and her bu-bond, bu-bond, Evan, t f Spnn;vU:. Lx im?M bis Nut hh iSc men Uwrd It frying. The Ik l.r-U idios to Rixly Ma-H i Sw fwlcd tn4 c,? )cd a i-t t t Sutt ;! J ? n -4 0m Vicj fi.'y, V 4 t'.f t Je t),iri' U.Sf ta?m IV; vrfi T tva'c is f1 (A 41 i '....' t. ?..-i ' r. "- S - ,1-1 T w " ----- rial f t1 r i 1- 16, 1989 Yemal Expf6S$ 1 7 News from Naples by Ada Openshaw 7S9-3145 Brad Grammer returns from Germany Elder Brad Grammer returned home from spending the past two years in Germany on a mission for the LDS Church. He was met at the Salt lake airport by his parents, Butch and Cheryl Grammer, and other family members. Mrs. Ted (Linda) Olscn and daughters, Jacl and Rachel, arrived from Baytown, Texas on Aug. 6 to spend a few weeks with their parents par-ents and grandparents, Charles and Hazel Olscn. Ted will join his family fami-ly in Vernal Monday evening. Glenn Openshaw spent the first two weeks of this month in the Ashley Valley Medical Center suffering suf-fering from a heart attack. His son, Dale, and daughter, Fac Evans, came from San Jose, Calif, to be with him and spent several days in the area before returning to California. Glenn is at home now. Craig and Darylen lvic and family of Eugene, Ore. were recent visitors at the Butch Grammer home and with other friends. The Ivies arc former for-mer residents. Majoric Martin and daughters, CoUeitc, Annette and Brcnda, spent a few days in Salt Lake City this past weekend. They visited Kevin and Robyn Martin and family while there. Beth CalJc!l of Crcsham. Ore. spent last ck here with her Mster, Vcrgic Gee. 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