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Show 14A Emery County Progress Tuesday, November 6, 1990 Green Thumb has been growing for 25 years Green Thumb, a senior community service employment program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is 25 years old and still working for Americas future. Twenty-fiv- e years ago in small town America, if older workers lost their jobs, very few could remain independent through employment. The county poor farm was still a reality in many areas of the United States where people worked for their room and board and ended their lives in often deplorable conditions. While urban poverty was receiving much deserved attention from Congress in 1965, people like National Farmers Union (NFU) Presi- dent James Patton were troubled by rural Americas less visible but no less intransigent poverty. Mr. Patton, along with other NFU leaders, fought prevailing stereotypes and attitudes to address the problem of rural poverty. The result was a small pilot project to employ 280 older, impoverished Americans in highway maintenance and beautification in four states: New Jersey, Minnesota, Arkansas and Oregon. The name, Green Thumb, appropriately recalls those early days of what is today a national nonprofit employment and training organization with more than 18,500 in 44 participants states and Puerto Rico working in more than 10,000 non- profit and government organizations. In the beginning, Green Thumb enrollees were all male crews working for government entities in construcn tion, maintenance and which reflected not weath-erizatio- obituaries Maud Rudd SALT LAKE CITY Maud Luke Rudd, 60, died Nov. 3, 1990 at her home in Salt Lake. She was bom April 15, 1930 at Orangeville to Emile and Iris Justesen Luke. She married Myles Rudd on April 1, 1973 in Nevada. She was noted for her handicraft, and she enjoyed working in her flower garden. She is survived by her husband, Salt Lake City; one son, Luke Freeman, California; her the direction of Fausett Mortuary. Larell Duncan Thank You The family of Kenneth C. Wilberg would like to thank friends and family who showed their great love and concern during the loss of our beloved father and grandfather. We would also like to thank tfie EMT's and Sheriff's Dept, for their professional and prompt response to our need. Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ware Larell P. Duncan, 63, of Green River, died Nov. 1, 1990 at a Price hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1927 at Loa to Penn Taylor and Minnie LLUlI Used Organs SAVE to 70 Fully Warranted Consoles Spinets & MUSIC 11 E. Main, Pries FREE TURKEY purchase of 150 or more with Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He worked as a technician with Mountain Bell in Utah and Arizona for many years. He is survived by his wife, Green River; six children, Larette D. Hill, Tempe, Ariz.; Kreazel Boyer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Cal J. Duncan, Kansas; Penn T. Duncan, Green River; Glenda Been May, Chandler, Ariz.; and Keith B. Duncan, Las Vegas, Nev.; 15 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Ilda) Johnson, Bicknell; Mrs. Nolan (Mazel) Curtis, Clell Duncan and Mrs. Rey Lloyd (LuJuan) Hatt, all Green RiVer; Joe Blain Duncan, Washington; Mrs. Earl (Cuma) Johnson, Parowan; Mrs. Clea Duncan, California; and Brent Duncan, Tooele. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 5, at the Green River LDS Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. riage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He worked as a dispatcher machine operator with the U.S. Steel coal mine. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, having served as a bishop and in y other .positions numerous throughout his life. He was an avid cowboy and rancher and noted dog trainer. He is survived by his wife, Wellington; one son and two daughters, Gareth (Lilli Ann) Peterson, Murray; Mrs. Warren (Shanna) Anderson, Cedar Hills; Mrs. Gary (Sharra) Booth, Springville; 12 grandchildren; 20 greatg- randchildren; three sisters, Evia Fisher Perry and Ida Patrick, both East Carbon City; and Lourine Miller, Arizona. Funeral services were Oct. 29 at the Wellington LDS Stake Center. Burial was in the Cleveland City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. Cloye James Cotton Peterson, 78, of Wellington, died Oct. 25, 1990 at Price. He was bom Jan. 5, 1912 at Kenilworth to Alma and Bolena Olson Peterson. He married Violet M. Atwood on Jan. 7, 1933 at Elmo; the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died in 1978. He married Phebe Pate on Jan. 31, 1981 at Oakland, Calif.; the mar- - prices Family Mr. & Mrs. Doug Blume & Family Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Wilberg & Family Esther Taylor Duncan. He married Dora Johnson Peterson. He was a veteran of World War n and a member of the Church of 4 We're Overstocked with Living Room Sets CHECK OUR "MOVE EM OUT PRICES 48 Clyde Kofford Clyde Kofford, 75, of Castle Dale, died Nov. 3, 1990 at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1915 SOFA & LOVE SEATS at MONUMENTS Come See Our In Store Selection: ; 45 West 1st North, Huntington ? Priced from ' just . - 6374400 $04095 Better Days j. 3 PIECE 4 Dr. jdfe-Grou- p Chest $49.95 Nightstand $34.95 ' Slmlllar to Illustration By Dr. Ralph ? 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Older workers are, force. 748-238- $54995 SOCQ95 003 lish a more individualized relationship with each 4 Ways To Charge GE0D 3. Molen to Vem and Isabella Caldwell Kofford. He married LaVora Hansen on Feb. 19, 1938 at Castle Dale. He was a Veter an of World War n and a retired member of the Dan (Karen) Huntsman and Mrs. Duane (Kolene) Gilbert; two sons, Kenn (Lana) Kofford and Kraig (Pakarat) Kofford; two sisters, Mrs. Edway Ula) Redd, St. George, and Edna Stringham, Salt Lake City; 14 grandchildren; and eight He was preceded in death by a son, Kelly Kofford, and one grandson. Funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m., at the Castle Dale LDS Stake Center, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Castle Dale City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. n. Delphia Brittania Allridge Luke, 91, died Oct. 30, 1990 in Ferron. She was bom Feb. 21, 1899 in Ferron to Charles and Francis B. Worthen Allridge. Married Elden G. Luke in Orangeville, April 8, 1921, solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 8, 1921. She served four missions for the LDS 'v '' , r 's r; ft HATi (sonannnsMiiiiHEKSi PLUS Our 3 Pay Lease Plan No previous credit history required. ' J 7 t r" ' ' ' : v Church; Southwest Indian Mission, Northern Indian Mission, Seattle Wash. Mission, and as a stake missionary in the Emery Stake. She worked in many ward and stake callings throughout her life and enjoyed doing temple work where she spent countless days. She was a member of the DUP. She is survived by her children; Kean and Charlane Luke, Mrs. Delile (Elda) Hinkins and Earl J. and Hene Luke, all of Orangeville and Charles Mack and Eunice Luke of Tooele, 21 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Ora Jensen, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Griffin and Pearl Allridge. She was preceeded in death by her husband, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Friday Nov. 2, 1990 at 1 p.m. in the Orangeville LDS Chapel. Friends may call Thursday evening from 8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Orangeville Cemetery. sister-in-la- w 6-- ! No Sitting Fee that our parents will always be there for us as the same family unit we have always known. Everyone maintains active images of their parents as a couple, and most of the way people relate to their parents is in that context. The divorce of parents forces an individual to experience the loss ofsome ofthese fantasies as well as requiring that one begin to estab- , have enrollees Many expressed gratitude for the help that has made their lives more abundant and productive, for the warm hand of friendship and the opportunity for the more mature to find his or her way back into the job market and to become a stronger link in the chain that binds society together. In this area, older workers are usually registered with the local Job Service officers in Castle Dale and Price or with the Green Thumb coordinator All slots in the at EmeryCarbon area are filled at the present time, but applications are still being taken to determine income eligibility and to keep a current list of older workers who are willing and able to join the local work consciously know. Divorce at any age challenges the charished belief Similar to illustration $29995 Call us For The Most para-profession- al nonprofit organizations, businesses, government and other entities which are willing to give older workers the opportunity for training and eventual employment. Divorce can happen to ones parents at any stage in life. To believe that this is traumatizing only to younger children is to not understand the lifelong significance our parents have in our lives. Even when they are no longer supporting us financially, they are a source of emotional support we may count on more than we $15995 , participants are women employed in increasingly skilled clerical and jobs consistent with Americas shift to an information and service-base- d Delphia Luke Both Pieces moil Thumbs oven cooking. He is survived by his wife, Castle Dale; two daughters, Mrs. BERNIE T. MORRIS Bedroom Green Thumb jobs. Very few obtained employment off the program. Today, 68 percent of Green UnitedMine Workers of America, Local 1769. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He was an avid horseman and organizer of the Blue and Gold Riding Club. He was president of the Buck-hor- n Cattlemens Association and a member of the Cottonwood Creek Roping Club. He enjoyed story telling, singing and dutch Cloye Peterson off new & f! ment opportunities as well as the public perceptions of older workers. Many enrollees spent several years in their economy. More mother, Orangeville; one brother, Joe O. Luke, Bountiful: and four sisters, Carmen Fratto, Bountiful; Sally Jorgensen and Sama-lee- n Siteraan, both Salt Lake City; and Camile Anderson, Sandy. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Jimmie E. Luke. Funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, noon, at the Orangeville LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Orangeville City Cemetery under in turn, able to affect other lives in their communities children and teenager, the ill, lonely and homebound and the general public. The program could not function without the many only their work experiences, but also the available employ- parent. Individual or family counseling may be needed to help reconcile cherished images with the realities. Brought to you as a community service by Dr. Ralph Vanderlinden and, Charter Canyon Hospital. Phone 637-599- or 8 More Big Portraits! 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