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Show Thursday, February 17, 2000 Page A5 Local writer honored in magazines Edward Abbey Award contest Castle Valley nature writer Kathryn Wilder placed as a finalist in the Bear Deluxe Magazines Edward Abbey Award for western writers. First place in the annual award went to Scatt Svatoa of Santa Monica, Calif. Three finalists also honored included Wilder, Amy Brunvand of Salt Lake City and Terry Ryan of Missoula, Mont. Wilder 'b story The Thunder that Follows will be considered for publication in the magazine. In total, this years contest drew 65 entries from around the coun-trWriters interested in submitting work for next years contest should y. contact The Bear Deluxe Magazine, 97296 or inquire at bearorlo.org. P.O. Box 10342, Portland, Ore. Is Saddng Somes (or Peti of the Week" Approx. female 1 schnauzer mix. Coarse, no shed black & white coat. Very with everyone! Spayed with shots. Big brown eyes. Sweet temperament. friendly . male cat. Beautiful black, Approx. sleek and shiny coat. Neutered with shots. Loves people. Real cuddly sweetheart! O.K. with other dogs and cats. Needs lots of attention. Sponsored by: Roark Construction Company Gives tbelr full support to the Humane Society of Mosb Valley. j Mexico City Since the Mexican market has traditionally only been interested in skiing in the U.S., Jorge will talk about the potential for summer des- - Murphy wins essay contest The local American Legion Auxiliary is pleased to announce Mallory Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. e Nicholas Murphy of Moab, is the winner for the state of Utah in the essay contest sponsored by the National American Legion Auxiliary as well as the local Auxiliary. Americanism Personally Defined was the title of the essay for all entrants ( 1 Oth, 11th & 12th grade students) and had a due date in December. Mallory is an 11th grade student at Grand County High School. Each state winner receives free tuition, room and board to attend the April 13 16, 2000 Americanism Youth Conference located at Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Penn. This conference is designed to provide each participant with a better understanding of this nation's heritage founding documents, and the free enterprise system; to help students develop leadership skills and focus their attention on opportunities and choices available to all Americans; and evaluate the history of rights and responsibilities from the founding to the present. The program consists of workshops and classroom activities with you'd like to be a sponsor Jor t he Humane Society, call Karen at 2SH-7- 22. Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau invites anyone that is interested to contact them regarding a space in the seminar The seating is limited so interested parties should call the Bureau as soon as possible tinations. He will discuss the demographics of the Mexican traveler, what they are looking,, for and how Americans can effectively reach out to this lucrative market. Chico will be speaking at the La Quinta Hotel in Grand Junction on The contact is Barb Bowman and her Deadline number is for RSVP is Tuesday, Feb 22 Friday, Feb. 25. He will speak from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a m. The Grand 0 EMESES Re&ursRemod : (liSEESilB 3EE3SS Hot Water Heaters Gas Piping Sewer & Drain Cleaning Fixtures & Faucets Kitchen & Bath Remodel Mallory Murphy -- Nibbs" - The U.S, Import Export Assistance Office is offering a free opportunity to meet with their Mexican tourism expert, Jorge Chico, who works at the U.S. Embassy in first-plac- HUMANE SOCIETY of MOAB VALLEY k Mexican tourism expert offers tips to expand market dynamic speakers from business, government and education. Along with lectures and workshops will be tours of Valley Forge National Historical Park and Colonial Philadelphia. Also scheduled are group discussions, public speaking events and additional activities such as a leadership carnival and dance. Mallory received $100 from the Call Doug Jr., 259-566- or 4 260-- 1 288 (cell) Rockridffe Senior Housing 1 bedroom rentals going fast! Next to Senior Center at 540 E. 100 North National Auxiliary towards her transportation and the balance needed from the local Post 54. The Auxiliary and local Post extend their congratulations and thanks to Mallory for entering the contest. For senior citizens 62 and over RGCKRIDGE SENIOR HOUSING IS THE CHOICE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ACdesigned with your needs in mind. Clean, warm AND n built-iwith community. Laundry, library, two CESSIBLE, e room. RENT BASED ON and outside patios, INCOME. Many services available from the SemorCom-munit- y Center right next door; meals, monthly excursions multi-purpos- 50th anniversary . . . to Grand Junction, transportation to medical appointments, games, crafts and social activities. Donald and Velma Beauregard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 11, 2000. Don is originally from Bishop, Calif, and Velma is from Oakland. They have eight children, seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with number nine on the way. They have lived in Moab for the last 22 years. Velma says they're going to Las Vegas to celebrate their anniversary on Feb. 18. Family members are planning a paity for them sometime in May. CALL NOW FOR Please drop by the Grand County Council Chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to hear an update on the Rockrldge Senior Housing Community. MEET YOUR FRIENDS! Moabs Oldest Recycler We now have a we can flatten here right Moab! in Bert 259-773- ? 6 24-IIo- 259-868- 4 Personal Care ur State Ucensed Facility Aow Has Openings! Rebuilt Used 2591 S. Highway 191, Moab a call! Daily Supply Xno. 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