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Show f Vernal Express Wednesday, April 17. 2002 jj Kyle Partridge and his father, Mark Partridge, a parent volunteer and driver for the expedition, take advantage of a "photo op' with the bear. Escape Club experiences bears in the wild By Cami Merkley, VJHS 8th grade how many chances do stuJcnu gel to we a real ikl bear? For mosi students, the answer is none or not many. For a few Vernal Junior High School students, the answer is an exciting once in a lifetime. Earlier this spring, seven Members of the Escape Club at VJHS had the opportunity to travel into bear country and to touch a wild bear. The students willingly share that experience with anyone who will listen. John Miller said, "It was a great and fun experience!" Gary Turner just . stated. Wow! I'll tell you what...Wow!" That's about how everyone involved in the trip felt. Cami Merkley said she fell a little "freaked out" because, "We were less than 10 feet away from a wild bear!" Although the students were accompanied by people who had experience dealing with wild bears many times before, they still felt a little "queasy" and uneasy. Once the group had climbed high enough to reach a bear's den, Hal Black, Professor of wildlife biology al Brigham Young University and in charge of bear studies in the Book Cliffs, drugged the bear with using a six foot jab stick. Apparently the drug didn't work immediately because within about 10 minutes the bear tried to come out of the den. As student Max Bartman put it, "The bear freaked everyone out w hen it tried So conw out of the den." The students agreed it was a good thing that hear via groggy from ihe drugs. After the bear finally fell asleep, she was dragged out of the den. I)r Black said she was a small black bear weighing only about IW pounds. She was about eight vcar old and had no cubs. Once all the pertinent information was gathered, the students were allowed to go up to the bear and take pictures. "It was very interest ing because the bear was awake," said Kyle Panridge. When everyone had a chance to examine the bear up close, the group returned down the mountain to the wailing vehicles. Dr. Black answered lite students' questions about bears and bear cubs. Alie Nelson relieved the tension and got a big laugh when she exclaimed. "I don't wanna be a bear cub." Conversation was non-stop on the trip home. Escape Club advisor Louise Murch. who has gone on several bear trips, said, "That's the way education should be, out there doing things instead of just sitting and reading about it. What a great day." Art teacher Chris Gardiner said, "The hike was long but it was worth it, seeing the bear. Principal Kathy Hawkins also took the opportunity to travel with the Escape Club. Her enthusiasm for the experience was apparent when she said, "This was a great experience, very educational " For the students, it was an unfor- Beaux Arts Club learns about artificial organs Beaux Arts Club met at the home of Dona Abegglen April 3. After a short business meeting, the time was turned over to Charles (Chuck) Byers who presented the history and development of artificial artifi-cial organs, particularly those implants he has worked on while employed as a biomedical engineer at the Alfred Mann Foundation in Southern California. Some of the implants discussed were the artifi cial pace maker, cochlear implant (artificial ear), artificial pancreas and the Bion, which is a microstim-ulutor microstim-ulutor for paralysis for bladder control: con-trol: a "Buck Rogers" approach to medicine. These implants are true miracles because, literally, "the blind see, the deaf hear, the lame walk and many people are now alive who would certainly be dead otherwise." Refreshments were served to 10 members and three guests, Tricia Abegglen, Janet Eel ever and Linda Wagnon. The next meeting will be May I at the home of Shelly Brambough. c DR. BRENT GOODSELL, D.O. DERMATOLOGIST Appointments Available In Vernal May 2 & 3, 2002 V Call Toll-Free 1-877-528-SKIN J (( c V ' We would like to wish our Mom and Dad a very happy 25th Silver Anniversary on the 18th day of April for the year 2002. We love you, Keith, Leona & kUs Congra tula Hons Kennedy Callahan Kassidy Callahan ft - Kaitlyn Callahan Cotton Sorensen Alexie Maylett Kennedy Callahan. daughter of Bnan and Tina Callahan, was bora April 12. 2001. Kassidy Callahan, daughter of Brian and Tina Callahan, was bora April J 2. 2001. Kaitlyn Callahan, daughter of Brian and Tiru Callahan, was born April 12, 2001. Cotton Jared SorenNen. son of Jared and Nicole Sorensen. was born March 22, 2001. Alexie Irene Maylett. daughter daugh-ter of Kris and Tara Maylett. was born March 24. 2001. Jeflery Kade Meat ham, son of Lloyd and Tammy D. Mcachain, was born April 4, 2001. Katie Brianna Bristol, daughter daugh-ter of Kent and Angela Bristol, was horn April 5,2001. Drey ton Chandler Johnson, son of Justun and Michelle Johnson, was born April 10, 2001. II a y d o n Boren, son of Kent and Jackie Boren, was born April 10,2001. y - 4 sjr ' 1 i " A a Jeffery JJvJ Meacham r . Katie Bristol S M l (fCYlr vyj Dreylon Johnson Haydon Boren I n 1 r Sweet 16 Today and Driving Happy Birthday From all of us!! f f , ' i ' s Mourning the passing of your youth. Happy 40th Love from ill the family Scouts presented Arrow of Light Three Cub Scouts from Pack 231 sponsored by Maeser 2nd Ward recently earned their Arrow of Light Michael Warbunoo. son of Jeff and Cindy Warburtoo. Slade Wubeck. son of Greg aod Stuna itbeck. and. Cody Wallet. son of Lorea and Diane Walker, all completed the requirement to move from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. They were pre-sentedMaRtt2ii. Cody Walker km -.m A f j : 4 i ' J i V A Slade Witbeck Mtchael Warburton Blake Cook Cook called to England Blake Cook, son of Bill and Jenette Cook, has been called to serve a two year mission in the England. London South Mission. He will speak April 21 in the Davis 3rd Ward. 400 S. 2500 E. at 12 35 p.m. Ik will enter the Mission Training Center April 23. Trevor Hoopes Hoopcs back from Florida Tresor Berle lioopes. son of Dennis and Sharon Hoopes, relumed home April 1 1 after completing com-pleting two years in the Florida. Tampa Mission. He will speak April 2 1 at 10:50 a m. in the Vernal Kth Ward Chape L 1270 W. 1500 S. Utah Opera offers free concert Friday The Apprentice Artists performed and "Trouble in Tahiti' by l.eonard -The Best of All Possible Worlds" sets upbeat tnie for Utah Opera's residency in the Basin. I'uitah Basin residents will share in the tradition of American opera and musical theatre as Utah Opera performs for the school and community com-munity groups dunng the week of Apnl 15 through 19. The five-day residency will culminate cul-minate in a free public concert, -The Best of All Possible Worlds" Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the West Junior High School auditorium auditori-um in Ft. Duchesne. Utah Opera's residency program, featuring the Apprentice singers and pianist of the Company's Ensemble, has been developed to serve the needs of all age groups in communities commu-nities throughout the Intermountaiti West. their lively introductions to the art form, t)peralympics," for Myton Ek-menlary and Con Amore Training Center Mvtnday nnirning. They were al Neola Ek'mcnlary Tuesday morning, and will be al Lapoinl Elementary Thursday morning. The Apprentice Artists presented their Opera I'p Ckse program at Union High School in Kooscvell Monday afternoon. Thursday afternoon after-noon they will present their junior high school level introduction opera to the students of West Junior High and Uintah River High School in Ft. Duchesne. Friday's free public concert, "The Best of All Possible Wiwlds," opens with selections from American operatic works such as "Candide" Bernstein, and "Fgy and Bess" by George (krshwin. lite second half of the program follows the evolution evolu-tion of American musical theatre from its roots in the European operetta tradition of Jacques OtTcnhach, Gilbert and Sullivan and Franz lehar. The Apprentice Artists were selected thmugh national auditions and spent 10 months with the Utah Opera. During that time they participated partic-ipated in vocal and dramatic couching couch-ing sessions and in workshops on such topics as stage deportment, movement and language study. The program's objective is to prepare singers for the rigorous and competitive compet-itive world of professional opera. Parents who have child-care needs, visit your local grocery store to fill out a survey about child care in the Uintah Basin and receive free Aggie Ice-Cream from Utah State University Uintah Basin. They'll be in your area the following days: Roosevelt: April 26, 2002 Duchesne: April 29, 2002 Vernal: April 19, 2002 Stewarts Jubilee Al's Smith's Jubilee 11:00-2:00 3:00 - 6:00 11:00-2:00 11:00-2:00 3:00 - 6:00 UNIVERSITY UINTAH BASIN For more information contact Dr. Susan Talley at 789-6100. AT Don't Miss This! The Fox 98.5 and KNEUAM 1250 rWeddinfl Showcase & Scraphookin Gxpo Jree Qift Jor Ihe Jirst IOO Urides Tuesday, April 23 2 pm - Midnight Western Park Convention Center in Vernal Scrapbooking Classes On The Hour! Beginning Scrapbooking 2-3 pm Intermediate Class Memory Book Corner 3-4 pm Pull Out Journaling with Nichole Simper 4 pm IntermediateAdvanced Class - Robin's Nest . .4 - 5 pm Stamping Demonstrauon - Stamping Up 5 pm MAKE IT AND TAKE IT - New ideas at Vendors Booths Wedding, Formal and Honeymoon Fashion Show at 6:30 pm Open Super Scrapbooking Crop from 7:30 - Midnight Crop 'till you drop! Everyone invited! Bring your photos and supplies or buy them at the Expo! Sample the Basin's best food too! TONS OF DOOR PRIZES! 1 Dusty, Shane & boys COPY J |