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Show Vernal Express Wednesday, October 29, 1997 17 Iff ."l' ' - - ' T kVt J H III i DECA leaders, back row, I. to r.: Anita Enloe (assistant advisor), Trish Taylor, Elisa Olsen, James Sharp, Mitch McConkie and Britt Harper. Middle- row, I. to r.: Mike Cleavinger, Vince Merrell and Deb Cross (presenter). Front row, I. to r.: Wayne Dittmore (advisor), Emily Foley, Janell Hall and Holly Eaton. DECA leaders attend training conference During the first week of October, 10 DECA students from Uintah High attended the annual leadership conference that was held in Park City. The three-day event carries a full schedule for the student participants: partici-pants: seminars and workshops designed de-signed to help students excel not only in their personal lives but also in the future business world. Thirty-three Thirty-three high schools participated in the conference with a total of 287 students from around the state. Students who represented Uintah High School were Vince Merrell, Trish Taylor, Elisa Olsen, James Sharp, Mitch McConkie, Britt Harper, Emily Foley, Janell Hall, Holly Eaton and Mike Cleavinger. During the conference, students have the opportunity of selecting and attending a variety of seminars based on their personal interests. In addition, a dance was held on the second night which gave the students stu-dents the opportunity of meeting DECA members from across the state. Students build both business and social skills, and in addition, they come back from the conference confer-ence with a renewed outlook on life. This year, the national DECA president, Delvin Franklin, attended the conference and was the keynote Tridell sees numerous visitors Kirsten McKee received word last week of the death of her grandfather, grandfa-ther, Lloyd Sorenscn, 97, of Elko, Nev. Morris and Kirsten McKee and family left Thursday to attend the funeral which was held Friday in Wells, Nev. They also visited the Von Sorenscn family in Clover Valley, Nev. Mable and Owen Davis and daughter visited Thursday and Friday with Thclma McKee. They arc from Wellington. Owen Goodrich has been seriously serious-ly ill this week. Lynn Benson, daughter and Shcrrcl Goodrich, son, has been staying with him. The Russell Goodrich's of Price and Markcttc Tao and two children from the Philippines, have been visiting vis-iting the Rac Goodrich family. They came to attend the open house of the Vernal Temple. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Farrcll Simmons last week were Mr. and Mrs. Orson Harvey, Morgcn; and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Harvey, Sunnysid:. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dennis, Longmonl, Colo, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rondul McKcc. Ray is Sharon's brother. Ron Slump also had surgery two weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Merrell, Salt Luke City; and Donna and John McGuirc, Maryland, were weekend guests at the home of Darwin and Mcrrilli McKcc. They also attended the Vernal Temple Open House. The Mcrklcy-Ross DUP Camp held their meeting Thursday at the home of Thclma McKcc. The lesson les-son was on the pioneers of Box Elder county. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simmons had their children, Kenneth, Eric, Rclin 22 W. Main S r HDTIPAI 1-435- Vernal. UT IB Vi Ur fiW i'i:iF speakei for the opening session. Franklin related a story from his youth about the hardships his family fami-ly faced as he grew up in Texas "on the rough side of town." His inspiration inspi-ration for excellence came from his mother who helped her children understand un-derstand and measure up to their potential. Students understood from Franklin's talk that they can control how they react to any situation that happens in life. On the last day of the conference, advisor Wayne Dittmore and co-presenter co-presenter Deb Cross had the opportunity oppor-tunity of presenting a seminar to all the attendees. Their seminar was entitled "Tools for Your Success." Dittmore and Cross have worked together on other projects in the Vernal community, and they are excited ex-cited about the possibilities of sharing shar-ing their presentation to other groups. The Uintah High DECA chapter is one of the largest in the state, and according to advisor Wayne Dittmore, "The UHS chapter is known state wide for both their national na-tional ranking and their exceptional performance at competitions. This year's officers have set very challenging chal-lenging goals, and the entire chapter is now preparing for their firs', competition com-petition during the first week of November." by Lorna McKee and their spouses visit them over the weekend. Visitors over the weekend at the DeVon McKee's were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ross, Mr. and Mrs Ralph Bowen and family, West Jordan; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hall and family, fam-ily, Layton. They came to the open house of the Vernal Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Scott King, Mathew Merklcy, Justin Merkley and their friends of Salt Lake City, Kari and Gaylon Merklcy who arc attending the USVC in Provo, visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Merklcy. They attended attend-ed the open house. Carolyn Rogers and four sons, Bountiful visited Friday and Saturday with the Ralph McKcc family. Carolyn and Maxine were college roommates. Deana Young and her fiancee, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Larscn were weekend week-end guests at the Michael Young home. Emma Wilson recently went to Portland, Ore., to attend the temple wedding of her son, Warren. Visitors at the Orol Merklcy home the past week have been Dcon and Lynn Richards, Manua; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Merklcy, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Erikson, Provo; Lori and Justin Jcnson and family, Mcndon and Christopher Merklcy, Salt Lake City. This group was here to attend the Temple open house. Visiting at the Douglas McKee home over the weekend were Laura McKcc, Logan and her roommate, Natasha Stevens, Salt Lake City; Brian McKcc, Orcm and his missionary mis-sionary companion John James and his wife and children, Orcm. Patricia Stump underwent surgery at the Roosevelt Hospital last week. I IWrtU 789 0359 EYE EXAMS Call ro Appointment TODAY DR. HILSENRATH, .D. V 9 Melva Jean LeBaron Deb Cross fimmmmmmmmt1 . I ' v Tausha Coon V ti . - w . "' ' J, t ' - Stacey Stewart BPW awards four scholarships The Vernal Business and Professional Women's Club recently recent-ly awarded four scholarships to local lo-cal women. Recipients are Melva Jean LeBaron, Deb Cross, Sharon Bennett and Stacey L. Stewart. All four women are currently attending the Uintah Basin Branch Campus of Utah State University. The scholarships scholar-ships are funded by proceeds from the club's annual Garden Tour, held in July of each year. Melva Jean LeBaron is studying elementary education with a minor in mathematics. She substitute teaches at various schools, worked as a classroom aide, a bus driver and has raised six children, two of whom are still in school. Deb Cross is majoring in business administration and business information infor-mation systems. She participates in a number of community organizations organiza-tions and the library board. She di- Ladies Aid Society hosts election dinner An age old tradition, the Election Day Dinner, is ncaring and the women of the Ladies Aid Society are busy planning and organizing the big turkey dinner. This tradition was started in 1904 at the Kingsbury Community House and has spanned nearly five generations. The original dinner menu was chicken pot pic, tossed salad, cake and drink. It was prepared pre-pared in the same kitchen as today except there was no running water, no electricity and no cabinets. The water was carried from across the street from the home of Mrs. John N. Davis. The food was cooked on a wood and coal range. But there was plenty of enthusiasm. The citizens and business people all heartily supported them. Today it has evolved into a full course turkey dinner with all the trimmings, prepared in a modern kitchen plus a bazaar and hake sale in an adjoining room. Their motto is "Go to the polls and vote, then dine with us." Welcome Home Owen! Sharon Bennett rects the creative writing contest for children sponsored by the library. She is the mother of nine children and has two grandchildren and enjoys en-joys being involved in their various activities and interests. Sharon Bennett moved to Vernal about a year and a half ago. She is working on a bachelor's degree in elementary education, volunteer's at the Ashley Valley Food Pantry and has a history of volunteering time to various causes. She has three children and two grandchildren and enjoys several hobbies. Stacey Stewart will complete requirements re-quirements for her bachelor's degree de-gree in business administration this quarter and plans to continue her education by working on a master's degree in human resource management. manage-ment. She is employed full time at SF Phosphates and enjoys participating partici-pating in and watching sports. Camp May Ruple news Camp May Ruple DUP held a meeting for nine members at the home of Joyce Price on Monday, Oct. 27. A luncheon was served and Captain Lola Davis conducted the meeting. Lesson leader Marjorie Akclund gave ihc lesson on pioneers of Box Elder County. She explained the life of Jonathon Taylor Packer; of the many hardships he endured walking 8(K) miles over the plains. She also told of the persecuted saints by the mob at Nauvoo, III. Akclund told the story of Outer and Homer Call who settled in Box Elder County. The meeting was adjourned ad-journed until November. fKl, INI I UJ, OCT. 31 ii ROY FREESTONE RESIDENCE Coon selected to attend conference Tausha Coon, daughter of Tad and Terri Coon, has been selected to attend at-tend the National Young Leaders Conference from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C. The National Young Leaders Conference is a unique leadership development program pro-gram for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential po-tential and scholastic merit. Coon will be among 350 outstanding National Scholars attending the conference from across America. Throughout the six-day conference confer-ence Coon will interact with key leaders and news makers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic- corps. The National Young Leaders conference con-ference culminates with the "Model Congress," in which scholars assume as-sume the roles of U.S. Representatives by debating, amending and voting on proposed legislation dealing with juvenile justice. Progressive Arts Club news The Progressive Arts Club meeting meet-ing was held in the lunch room of the County Courthouse. Annette Hatch of the Utah Highway Patrol, provided an informative infor-mative movie and lecture. A chicken chick-en salad luncheon was served to 17 members and one guest by hostess, Ida Hatch and Leah Hamson. The next club meeting will be held at the home of Marilyn Merrell. (iommemmatme VERNAL TEMPLE PhotographsCards f Available at .. . i. GALE'S BITTER CREEK V OFFICE SUPPLY BOOKS 27 West Main Suite 4 789-7786 :0RICKorTRe&TER9 WANTEDS ft Evan Bullard Bullard earns Arrow of Light Evan Bullard, son of Calvin and Denise Bullard, has met all requirements require-ments in the Webelos Handbook, including overnight campout, and has earned his Arrow of Light Award. The ceremony took place during Troop 243's Pack meeting, Sept. 29 at the LDS Church. Troop leader Jim Montgomery presented the award. Gamma Beta celebrate Halloween The Gamma Beta Chapter's next meeting will be at the home of Aimee Peterson at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. The Chapter will also have their annual costume progressive dinner, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. They exchanged Halloween gifts Oct. 18 at the home of Jacque Price. If you have any Society News or Feature Story ideas call Carol Jewart at the Express 789-3511 672 West Main 789-4742 IT'S FREE S0 - vlFYOU SPARE 1:2.991 .NO. v i50OE. .5 ; -ft s ... ) |