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Show B2 Wednesday, April 1B4 Ut ,r . . ... . i -... -'itv- . : , . , l - J fV f v ' ' .. v v- j : li 1 y 1 7 Jeremy Hancock and Dianne Richens licAens and Qmcocc Dianne Richens and Jeremy Hancock have chosen Friday, April 4, to be married. Areception in their honor will be presented that evening at the Lapoint LDS Chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In case of an oversight, they request all friends and family to attend. The bride is the daughter of Leon and LeeAnn Richens of Lapoint. She graduated from Uintah High School in 2004 April fundraiser to fight cancer Curves pledges minimum $1 million donation to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre. Curves of Vernal, today announced that it is. joining Australian superstar Olivia Newton-John in the fight against cancer. Curves is a worldwide presenting sponsor of The Great Walk to Beijing 2008 - a fundraiser that will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal - and has pledged a minimum $1 million donation to the event. Curves of Vernal will participate in the fundraiser through an April in-club promotion that will have members "walking along" as Olivia Newton-John, Curves founder Diane Heavin, and other celebrities, sports heroes, business leaders, corporate partners and cancer survivors trek 228 km over some of the oldest and steepest portions of the Great Wall of China. The Great Walk to Beijing '2008 begins April 7 and ends with a triumphal entry into Beijing on April 29. "We're thrilled to join Olivia in the fight against all types of cancer," said Dolores Simons "We help women get strong and healthy and fight deadly diseases on a daily basis from diabetes and heart disease to hypertension and more. This is a chance for us to fight cancer Wedding A ' 9 BUFFET RECEPTION P k Friday, April 4, 2008 7:00 to 8:30 PM Lapoint Chapel iVISA 2, 2008 and is attending Utah State University Branch Campus. She is employed as a consultant with Cookie Lee Jewelry. The groom is the son of Lance and Becky Hancock of Lapoint. He graduated from Uintah High School in 2003. He is employed as an operator for Action Hot Oil Service. The couple will make their first home in Tridell. worldwide, and to have fun and get fit doing it. " Curves of Vernal will promote the event throughout April with posters, contests and special events. Curves members can "get on the Wall" with an initial donation and earn "kilometers" ' that will propel them toward "Beijing" through additional donations, workouts -and other fun activities. Curves members who complete all 228 kilometers will be entered in a drawing to win a share in thousands of dollars in prizes from Curves International and Curves Travel. Curves members who've battled cancer will be honored and remembered on the Walk. "I've seen what cancer can do to individuals and their families," said Diane Heavin. "So I'm walking in honor of every Curves member who has had to deal with the devastating effects of cancer, and in memory of every Curves member who has lost her life to it. To make that a reality, I'll be reading the names of those Curves members daily during the Walk." Anyone can take part in the Walk by logging onto www. greatwalktobeijing.com and sponsoring Olivia, Diane or any of the other walkers on the journey. For more information about Curves of Vernal, please contact Kerrie Randall at (435) 781-2386. Registry J ;.'' yi 280 Wetf Main Vernal -781-1556 Mon - hi: 8-7 Sat: 8-6 Sun: 10 5 Free Gift Wrapping & Delivery Vernal Marie and Ned Gardner 50ti toeoldim Ned and Marie Gardner were married on April 4, 1958 in Vernal. Ver-nal. They will be celebrating at a mountain resort with their family. Ned is retired from Chevron Chev-ron USA in Redwash. Marie retired from Uintah County as Uintah County recorder. Since retirement, they have enjoyed traveling south in the winters and mountain comping in the 3 Information sought on historic photo 5f .tutfl Last week's photograph brought a flurry of responses. All of them pretty much the same, it is the original Halliburton Shop building over on 1085 E. Main Street in Vernal. The structure, built around 1957, is still in use, although it has been modified over time. This week's photograph looks like a scene from the late 1950s or early 1960s judging from the vehicles and attire of the people. The hay they are placing on the conveyor belt appears to be baled. Balers were not introduced to Basin until the late 1950s. Does the location look familiar or any of the participants? . This photograph along with others is housed at the Regional Reception Jamie Morrill 81 Jacob Stevenson April 3, 2008 3:30 pm Myton Legion Hall . Our Vedcfing Registry mafies it easy for your friend's famiCy to cfioose the perfect gift for your perfect (fay! AccCard'Atntix Treegtn'rappwgDcCwcry MOVISA'DisC'RS Express Osnnwew&mnf . summer. They have four children, Rick (Mary) Gardner, Ron Gardner, Scott Gardner and Angi (Andy) Mulville. They have eight grandchildren, grand-children, and two great-grandchildren this summer. Ned has two sons by a previous marriage, Guy Lee (Susan) Gardner of California, and Jeff Gardner (deceased) (de-ceased) (Beth) of Pennsylvania, and seven grandchildren. ft A s- It ' y? x - nm- History Room of the Uintah County Library. There is no identification on the photograph and library curators would love to know what this group represents. If you wish to view this photograph, it is on display in the Regional History Room, Uintah County Library, 155 East Main, Vernal open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have information on the photo, call the Vernal Express at 789-3511 789-3511 or contact Mary Bernard at mbernardvernal.com. Thanks to Ben Bridges, Dan Davis, Reg Freestone, John Piantes and Kathy Massey for their contributions. 1 fBappy (Birthday Of The fftf Vernal Express! ! " i " ":.'; - -. ., ------ Ander James Oldham, son of TylerOldham and Kimberly Dart, celebrated his first birthday on March 28. Jaxson Quinton Cook, son of Brandon and Tamera Cook, celebrated his first birthday on Feb. 10. ,,,..-,,.TO.i.iM.w,.l.. mkmvjmm m Utah income second in the United States x a t m x a im rtxrrrr a t- mi. 1 " j 1 commerce Department says Utah had the second-highest rate of income growth in the nation in 2007. A new report says Utahns earned a combined $82.5 billion, up 8.8 percent from the year before. Only Louisiana, fueled by a reconstruction boom in New Orleans and surrounding areas, Community Calendar Continued from Bl .April 12 Current Topics Rumage Sale in the Western Park Ice Rink, 302 E. 200 S., Vernal. Come buy, proceeds go to charities and good causes throughout the area. Highway Cleanup from loka to Vernal. Meet at: Uinion High School, KBS Tools, Hilltop, Chuckwagon Cafe, Ouray turnoff, or at WalMart at 8 a.m. April 14 Movie and Popcorn: Enchanted, Uintah County Library, 155 E Main in Vernal at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. April 15 Centennial Celebration for the Uintah County Library, 6 to 8 p.m. At 155 E. Main in Vernal. Program and Reception, open to the public. Kindergarten Round-up at Discovery Elementary. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bring birth certificates and immunization records for fall 2008. 'Your first wedding gift should come from us! (Brides who register receive a f 15. 00 gift certificate. an if AP VJ 11.1.11 3 i ! ; Brooklyn Marie McMickell, daughter of Terence and Ashley McMickell, celebrated her first birthday March 29. Jaden Oakley Russell, son of Cody and Akaisha Russell, was born on March 19. Weston Sloan Hunsaker, son of Brien and Clora Lee Hunsaker, was born on March 21. James Charles Boyer, son of Brandon and Teather Nak Boyer, was born on March 21. Jeradee Anderson, daughter of Trever and Emily Anderson, was born on March 23. Morgan Dean Morris, son of Jeremy D. and Amanda M. Morris, Mor-ris, was born on March 24. Taylor June Kurtz, daughter of Bill and Katie Kurtz, was born on March 26. BahatiRoseAkenyi Henderson, Hender-son, daughter of Phil and Brendd Henderson, was born on March 29. ropuiation growxn coniriD- uted to the increase. At 2.6 percent, Utah's growth trailed only Nevada and Arizona. But the report wasn't all good news for Utah. Estimates say per capita income is still among the lowest in the nation at just less than $31,200. April 16 Creating A Family History in Passage Express-Part 3 Sign-up Required-Vernal Family History Center, 7 p.m. Call 789-3618. Hearing Specialist, Robin Traveller at 10 a.m. Golden Age Center, 155 S. 100 W., Vernal. Free, call Diane 790-2966 790-2966 for more information. . April 17 Uintah Basin Christian Academy Groundbreaking for a new 32,000-sq-ft building. At 2 p.m. Solving Your Brick Walls -Vernal Family History Center, 7 p.m. Call 789-3618. HAzel Bentley, Instructor. April 18 8th Annual Uintah Basin Research Conference, Western Park, 302 E. 200 S., Vernal, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Utah State University - Uintah Basin. Open to the public. SEP SEOP Trade Day -schools closed. April 18-19 State Team Penning, Western Park, 302 E. 200 S., Vernal. Vernal Volleyball Tournaments ages 13 to 100, fundaraiser. At the Uintah High School, contact Doris Salazar 790-6161, 789-3003 789-3003 or 781-3125 ext. 2844. Mens and womens 6 on 6, registration at Uintah Parks & Rec or the high school. April 19 Sportsman for Wildlife Banquet at Western Park, 302 E. 200 S., Vernal. 9Health Fair, 29th annual, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Weiss Center, 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact Kelly Just, 970-675-4226, for more information. |