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Show Vernal Express Wednesday, October 23, 1996 13 Manila 1 r- r 3 by Clara Robinson 784-3463 it News from I ,7 1 , t-- 1:1 h 1 I I , Maeser students gather together to place red cups in the fence to spell out "Hugs not Drugs," a logo for Ribbon Week. Maeser Elementary participates in Ribbon Week ceromonies Ribbon Week, Oct. 21-25, is being be-ing celebrated at Maeser Elementary. Ribbon Week committee commit-tee members, Patti Muir, Laura Buzarde, Ruby Owen and Dana Murray, have planned many exciting excit-ing activities for the weelc that will encourage students to stay drug free. Monday a red ribbon was given to each student. The students will wear their ribbon each day of the week at school and will be able to take it home on Friday. Each grade level "hose a message about drugs and put their message on the fence at 37 i.vi vTLLJ I i- Duane Hall, commander of the post, saluting the new flag as it was repeating the "Pledge of Allegiance." Progressive Arts Club attends show The Progressive Arts Club con vened Oct. 2 at the Western Heritage Museum. Marina Batty and Clcone Mcrklcy were the hostesses. Eighteen members were in attendance together with the curator cu-rator of the museum, Janice Bigclow. A light luncheon was served. The group had a private showing of the Juried Photography Show, at which lime they voted for the People's Choice. Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Progressive Arts Club met at the County Building lunchroom, where hostesses, Leah Hamson and Amy Pope served a salad luncheon. President Lois Erickson welcomed the club members and guests. The special speaker for the evening was Ardcn Stewart who was assisted by his wife, Donna Sicwart. Mr. Stewart presented a very informative informa-tive program about the history of the cowboys and some of the problems prob-lems they faced during the early history of Uintah County. He displayed dis-played several exhibits. The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Vunncal Madscn's home. M ' '.1 1 tl 1 4 ..III III , ft twr.:.M'n"'iTot'''rrn":fir 1 school using red cups. Each student was encouraged to create at poster that would help others to stay away from drugs. Tuesday was "Field Day." Students and faculty wore red to school and tied red ribbons on the fence. Posters for the poster contest were displayed at school. Wednesday is "Drug Free Poster Day" and the winners of the poster contest will be announced. Staff members will also be wearing "Drug Free T-Shirts" to school. Thursday will be "Hot Tamales Day." The students and teachers r . ,-. ism ii VFW speak at assembly The students and staff at Naples Elementary were honored to have a special assembly presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5560. Clyde Burns, John W. Powell, Virgil McMickell, Shirley Slaugh and Duane Hall each took turns talking about their service in the wars. The flag at the school was torn and weathered, so a new flag was presented. Duane Hall, commander of the If you have any Society News or Feature Story ideas call Carol Jewart at the Express 789-3511 . I T ; Kj- ' - I will be having a contest to see who can guess how many hot tamale candies are in a jar and the winner will be announced. Friday will be "Pledge Day." Assemblies will be held with the DARE policeman in attendance. The students will learn about the DARE program and how to recite the DARE pledge. It will be an exciting week for the Maeser students. The goal is for each student to become aware of the dangers of drugs and other harmful substances and learn how to stay drug free. being raised and the children post, spoke to the assembled group about how to destroy a worn out flag with respect and honor. He read a poem about the respectful respect-ful way to treat "Old Glory," such as taking off our hats when the flag passes by and standing at attention when it's being raised. The group then assembled around the flagpole outside, as the new flag was being raised by the veterans the children sang "The Star Spangled Banner," and repeated the "Pledge of Allegiance." Marriage Licenses Wesley John Richcns of Vernal and Laura Cclcstia John of Bonanza, issued Oct. 15, 1996. William Dclos TallBcar and Evelyn Dorothy Chimburos, both of Whitcrocks, issued Oct. 15, 1996. Newborns Oct. 8, 1996 a daughter was born to Junior and Shelly Marline.. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ot. and will be named Kandalyn Marie Martinet. Oct. 8, 1996 a daughter was born to Brent Reed and Cheryl Harrison Birvbcll. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 ot and will be named AnnaLise Mane Birchctl. Oct. 12, 1996 a son was born to Terry and Deborah Stringham. He weighed 7 tbs. 6 o.. and wilt be named Steven Oaig Stringham. Oct 14, 1996 a son w as born to Nathan K, and Ruth A. ChriMcnscn. He weighed 7 lb. 4 ot, Oct. 15, 1993 a daughter was bom to Bcvan and Darccy Wilde. She weighed 7 IN. 2 ot. and will be named Atyssa Bca Wilde. Oct. 15, 1996 a son was born to Blake and Katla Ie1l. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 ft. Oct 15, 1996 a son was born to Jason J. and Sberi Ann Jorgemen. He weighed 3 lbs. 14 ol and will be named Bocdy Lee Jorgensen. Oct 18, 1996 son was born to Mkhael and Shellie Jatksnn. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 ot. fff' fir rC, I ii - ; October Fest to be held Oct. 26 Manila Senior Citizens will have an October Fest Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m. Everything will be furnished and there will be door prizes. Flu shots will be given at the County Health Center in Manila. These will continue until they are gone. Call for an appointment. Rhett Tinker and Amber Larsen reigned as king and queen of the Junior Prom held at the Manila High School gym Saturday, Oct. 12. Tinker's first attendant was Jason Jarvie and second attendant was Bo Douglas. Larsen's first attendant was Maretta Collett and the second attendant at-tendant was Toni Pallesen. The theme for this year's prom was "Runaway Train." This was carried out with purple, black and silver streamers encasing the hall. On part of the east side of the room were train cars and the caboose with a platform at the door of the caboose which had steps leading down into the hall. On the west side across from the train cars was the engine. On each side of the stage between the engine and the cars were railroad crossing signs. The music was on the stage and was hidden by a table covered with purple pur-ple material. The floor was covered with purple, black and silver stripes. Bette Dickison was mistress of ceremonies. She announced the Junior Class, their escorts and the royalty, which was followed by the garter ceremony. The Junior Class and their escorts danced the first dance and then everyone joined in for the second dance. Chase Ellsworth was in charge of the music mu-sic and Erika Walters, last year's queen, crowned the royalty. Mrs. Donald (Esther) Larsen was honored on her birthday, Sunday afternoon, af-ternoon, Oct. 13, with a family party. par-ty. All of her children came home for the celebration. Attending from out-of-town were Mrs. Dale (Margery) Taylor, and daughter Jill and children, Sterling and Sage, all of Lone Tree, Wyo; Mr. and Mrs. Coyne Larsen and children of Midvale; Ruth Ann and Jeremy Buist of Vernal. Those from the Manila area were Mera Don Ylinchcta and daughter Debbie, Rcnac Bongctcha, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Larsen and children, and Blcnda and Mcranda Larsen. Oct. PI. . f 13 W Rememuer tne Maine Park' i Mk ,v &K S3 a person DeArmon Batty, president of Maeser Stake with Norman Nielsen, first councilor displaying a copy of the musical presentation, "Come to the House of the Lord" by Steven Kapp Perry. Musical produced by Maeser Stake "Come to the House of the Lord," a musical written by Steven Kapp Perry with the script adapted by Douglas Christensen will be produced pro-duced by the Maeser Stake in commemoration com-memoration of the Vernal Temple. It will be presented in April for everyone ev-eryone in the area. All Choir members and anyone wishing to be part of the choir for this production are invited to attend an orientation meeting Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Maeser Stake Center. It is not necessary to audition to be a choir member; everyone ev-eryone is welcome to participate. The choir will be directed by Cyndi Free Babywatch Early Intervention clinic offered Babywatch Early Intervention is sponsoring a free screening clinic for children from birth to three years of age. The clinic will accept appointments ap-pointments Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 31 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The clinic will be held at the Utah State University Building, Suite 204D and 206D at 1680 West Highway 40. A team of professionals will man the clinic, including registered nurs 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31 t0 pM m 14 ME Fountaine and Mary Nielson, and rehearsals will begin in January. Music, including accompaniment for the entire production, will be a CD orchestra produced by the provider company. Presentations of the large-scale musical will be April 11, 12, 16-19, 1997, at the Vernal Middle School Auditorium. The production is directed di-rected by Douglas Christensen, Norman Bernard and Mary Nielson. Anyone interested in participating in other areas of production such as staging, sets, costumes, etc., may call Douglas Christensen, 789-5847 or Mary Nielson, 789-9466. es, physiologists, speech and language lan-guage pathologist and therapists. Offered are health screening check-ups, vision screening, developmental devel-opmental screening for learning, coordination, co-ordination, behavior and speech. Hearing screening will use the new OAE equipment which can detect hearing loss in infants. The clinic is sponsored by the Uintah County Preschool Service's local Babywatch program. Call 789-5409 to schedule an appointment. ap-pointment. n'11 Srorucrfsl by ihf Uintdh Affi Cmm. Uintah Mijlrl $fh(l Df bare Tram Uintah Courtly forts 1 and Recreation iff j |