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Show Emery County Progress, Castie Dale, Utah Tuesday, December 14. 1999 3A Partiers enjoy A Twisted Christmas Mike Ralphs presented with SR Ms at of the San Rafael Museum the Year' award Range Manager of the The Society for Range Management (SRM) has a proud heritage of caring for the basic rangeland re- source of vegetation, soils, and water. This was the primary objective of SRM when it was established 51 years ago in Salt Lake City, and remains a principal objective today. To accomplish this objective, SRM strives to develop an understanding of range-lan- d . ecosystems and the niques in the science and art of range management. Mike Ralphs of Logan Utah was selected as the Range Manager of the Year in 1999 by the Utah section of the SRM. Mike is a Utah native bom in Ferron, Utah. He received his B.S. in Range Science from Utah State University in 1974 and his M.S. in 1977 in Range Economics also fromUSU. In 1983, he received his Ph.D. in Range Science (Grazing Manage- principles applicable to the ment) from Texas A & M Unimanagement of rangeland versity. Mike has worked as an Exresources. It also strives to of tension Range Technician at keep its members abreast new findings and tech Utah State University, and Mike Ralphs, 26 year member of the Society for Range Management, was recently honored by the group. FFA since 1983, has worked as a Rangeland Scientist in the Poisonous Plant Lab in Lo- gan. Dr. Ralphs has made significant contributions to management range through his research in the area of poisonous plants. He has become internationally known for this research in herbicidal control of poisonous plants. Mike has been an active member of the SRM for the past 26 years and has played an active role in the Utah Section as well as serving on numerous national committees. Dr. Ralphs was the Utah section president in 1998, and as a past president, he has continued to take an active role in the leadership of the section. He is currently serving as the section historian and has finished compiling the History of the Utah Section. Dr. Ralphs has put in many hours serving the Utah Section and the Society in general, telling our range management story and insisting that we use good science in the management of our rangelands. He is especially deserving to be recognized and receive the Utah Section's Range Manager of the Year award. The Christmas season is one of the most beautiful holiday times we celebrate. The colorful decorations, the happy excitement of children, the twinkling lights, the busy schedules and the soul rendering music make this the most wonderful time of the year. That was the opening lines of A Twisted Christmas presented at the Museum of the San Rafael on the evening of Dec. 6. Many residents from around the county participated in the program to help spread Christmas cheer to all who attended the performance. The tale lived true to its name as it began with the song Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas performed by Ann Murdoch. After a short narration regarding when Christmas realistically begins (Nov. 1), Heidi, Kelly, Brindy and Kisty Bowden, Annette and Jennifer Benson, Julie and and Karlee and guests. ..grandma Bryan grandpa, who will just stay for Whiteleather, Eric and Jennia week or two, along with Aunt fer Mortenson, Shannon Thelma Louise and her four Erickson, Jason Waite, and VJ cats. Val and Floree Jenkins and Floree Jenkins related to described the whole ordeal the audience in their rendition Pams of Christmas." Heavenly music, sounding After more insights into the like a choi:- of angels, was preholiday, season, Lisa Farr and sented by JoAnn Arnold and Brenda took the audience on Annell Jackson as they sang a magical sleigh ride with their Monotone Angel. After hearing a heart renderpiano duet, Sleigh Ride." Following the sleigh ride it ing tale of how the story of was time for the big mm to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reincome and bring toys for the deer came to be written, the good girls and boys. Singing audience was invited to sing Must be Santa," were Jacey Rudolph." This was followed and Colton Fasselin, Nikki by Courtney Citred singing C Carter, Kaitlm, Blake, Easton is for the Christ child. The evening came to a close and Braden Mortenson, Adrienne Wehin, Courtney and with the following poem: I wonder, what does ChristLance Citred, Cori Gunderson, Joe Bennett, Nick Oviatt, mas mean. With its stars and shiny Laycee and Bntney Murdoch, Dusty Jensen and Wyatt balls? Allred. Is Christmas more than Of course a few children get Christmas trees into a little trouble which lead And toys and games and Katie Duncan, and Leslie. up to Easton Mortenson sing- dolls? Nelson and Shannon Erickson ing "Nothing for Christmas." Of this Im sure. Theres Gift giving is a complex syssang Wreck the Malls. something more. For Ive heard many say The tale goes on to describe tem nowr. As the gifts are exthe joy of shopping, complete changed and opened, many That in a strange and far-owith a performance by Craig family member could sing in land. A child was born this day The chorus this ungrateful ChristBingham entitled restroom door said Gentle- mas song performed by And Christmas is to celmen. Linda and ebrate Loyette Holdaway From shopping, it turned to Daley, Didnt I get this last His come from above He showed us how we all traveling, completed with year?" Valee Jenkins rendition of I Of course Christmas has beshould live came upon a road kill deer." come too stressful And told us we should love. as With the holidays come Stephanie and Jason Larsen, when they sang We wish you werent living with us. of The 12 - ff holds Food For America event On Nov. the Emery Jr. High Chapter participated in the Food For America activity which consisted of the FFA students going to Ferron El 10-1- 1 ementary third grade classes and teaching them about ag- The elementary students were taught a lesson using other products. learned and if they answered correctly, they were awarded with a treat. The following day the FFA and the elementary students met at the Ferron Rodeo Grounds to view the animal exhibits that were brought in. There was a John Deere tractor on display which was ricultural products used for food as well as clothes and overheads and asked questions about what they had started and the children 75 Discounted Pianos Our Largest Selection Ever! Children and others from all over Emery County participated in last Mondays Twisted Christmas performance. learned how it worked. Several cows and calves, two dogs, three sheep, a pigmy goat, a chocolate ferret, a horse, and pig were also on display. The elementary students delighted in seeing all these exhibits and had a good time holding and walking the ferret. Punch and cookies topped off the adventure and then all returned to their classes. The Emeiy Chapter is planning many more events, con- Ferron Elementary third graders learned were participants in the FFAs 'Food For America activity. Service You Can Trust tests, conventions and surprises for the members and look forward to fun year! 911 E..100 No., Price 637-449- At A Price You 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Sat 8:30 am 1:30 pm Mon-F- Can Afford rsiuiiiiiiiiiia I BRAKES Front or Real We Inspect Hydraulic Systrm New Leungs Adjust Brakes Inspect Wheel ri S59 95 Si yw Employee tjtab t Main. 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