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Show T T Page 4 (De Ctmcs-ZCclu- Wednesday, December 20, 1995 Nephi, Utah s Happenings. . . Burnett and Veda Stephensen will be honored at a family dinner on their 60th wedding anniversary mo. Burnett and Veda Stephensen n will be honored at a family 3 Weeks January 6, 1996 din-nero- December 30th on the oc- casion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were married in Nephi on December 24, 1935. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. They have lived in Nephi and Henderson, Nevada. Burnett retired from T.M.A.C. in Henderson, Nevada, in 1982. Veda has been a homemaker most of her life. They have both worked in many church position. They are the parents of two children, Annette (Ron) Parkin, and Richard Stephensen, deceased. They have 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildre- n. e covered wagon that The Centennial is almost here! Look at what weve got seats 50 people and see some hisplanned for our Statehood cel- torical points of Nephi. Cozy ebration on Saturday, January blankets will be provided on the 6, 1996. wagon to protect against the 11:00 a. m. 12:00 noon evening chill. 7:00 p.m. Centennial Ball. Fashion Show, featuring fash; The Ball will have an ions from the 1890s-199012:00-3:0- 0 patriotic theme, with two p.m. tury fashions are welcome to; old-tim- -- ed s. ed Luncheon, featuring live bands, public dancing, a floor dance cards, area show, soups, pies and rolls from sing-alon- businesses, in addition to an old time Box Lunch Auction. Live entertainment will be provided during this time. 3:00-4:0- 0 p.m. Theatrical Production, based on ' the settling of Juab County. 4:00-7:0- 0 p.m. Covered Wagon Rides. Take a ride on an g, escort cards, punch, noise makers, paper streamers, balloons, and lots of fun! 10:30 p.m. (approximate) Christmas tree An however, any attire you choose will be acceptable. Each event will cost $1.00 per person, with the exception of the covered wagon rides, which will be $2.50 per person. The and the entertainment at the luncheon will be free of charge. All ages are welcome to come and celebrate this important part of our history our States 100th Birthday. If you have any questions or concerns, call Noreen Harper Tiffany Taylor or Winagene Eyre bon-fir- e 623-178- bon-fir- e. All events will take place at the Juab High School. Those who wish to dress in turn of the Cen 7, 623-216- 3, 623-036- 8. DUP holds Christmas Party at museum Burnett and Veda Stephensen New babies born Daughter bom November 22, 1995, to Kenneth and Janae Parkin of Petaluma, California. Her name is Kayla Annette Parkin. Her grandparents are Ron and Annette Parkin of Nephi, and Randy and Marcella Staheli of Goshen. are Burnett and Veda Stephensen of Nephi, Dean and Vera Staheli, and Virginia" Cloud, all of Pay-soGreat-grandparen- ts n. - to area couples Son bom November 25, 1995, to Tyler R. and Jennifer Nielson of Leamington, formerly of Mona. His name is Tanner R. Nielson. His grandparents are Roger and Nyra Nielson of Ephraim, and Don and Juliana Probert of Scipio. sSave ts are Lela Stanley of Mona, Byrbn and Shirley Probert of Scipio, and Richard and Charlotte Jensen ; of American Fork. LefN ' Great-grandparen- ''ii ifi!W Tfi T The Fort Wall Camp of the DUP (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers) met at the Museum Monday December 4th for their annual Christmas Party. Thirteen members were present. President Jane Jepson conducted a business session and led the Pledge ofAllegiance. Ina Morgan gave the prayer; minutes were read by Dorothy Nielsen. President Jepson urged members to bring their Pioneer Artifacts to future meetings. She displayed a copy of the 1st Edition of the Deseret News the second oldest daily newspaper west of the Missouri River, and told the story of its origin which is printed in the PIONEER magazine. . Marie Butler told the story oft the origin of the Christmas Can- - officers for the government. The and presented the results to the people elected as governor, He-b- Congress of the United States. A delicious Turkey Dinner with M. Wells, son of a pioneer leader. The Utah Commission all the trimmings was catered by dy Canes and read Christmas Poetry. DeLora Nebeker gave the les- er son The Signers of the Utah Constitution. The Utah Consti- looked at the election returns Elva Nielson and her daughter, Karma Penrod, afterwards the tutional Convention was held in Salt Lake City between March 4 group sang Christmas Songs, led and May 18, 1895, Delegates by LaRae Kendall and accompanied by Norma Sherwood. elected by the citizens met in the newly opened Salt Lake City and County Building. During those 66 days, the delegates wrote Utahs constitution, and on November 5 the people voted to ratify the proposed constitution. They also voted for a choice of ONE YEAR OLD Takesha Darrell Woten will celebrate her first birthday December 22, 1995. She is the daughter of Dale and I'j'lii on x9none( Cf)risfm Atl)is ((ear of Nephi. Her ONE YEAR OLD Joni Leigh grandparents are Frank and Everitt will be celebrating her Rose Shepherd, and Lois Woten, on December 25, first birthday C.J. Bea all of Nephi, and and 1995. Her parents are Dale and Foremaster of St. George. Wendy Woten Rhonda Everitt. Her grandpar- Nephi weather Norma Sherwood, reporter Date ONE YEAR OLD Carol Ann Young celebrated her first birthday on December 12, 1995. She is the daughter of Darren and Gina Young of Mona. Her grandparents are Marilyn Keyte of Mona, and LaMar Bowles of Nephi. Her Rhoda Newell, is also a Mona resident. great-grandmothe- ents are LaMar and Darlene Dec. Dec. Dec. ec Dec. Dec. Dec. r, Everitt of Nephi, Peggy Brandon of Cortez, Colorado, and Don Brandon ofTexhoma, Oklahoma. are Hazel Yuskies of Montrose, Colorado, Great-grandparen- 12 13 14 ts and Margeurite Brandon of Guthrie, Oklahoma. 16 17 18 Levan weather Alfred Godek, reporter Date High LowPrec. . Ctora Dec: Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. OjptQna Own Paperback Book Exchange 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 : 125 North Main, Nephi Thousands of books to choose from 1 Open Mon. -- Fri. 10 --7, Sat. 10-- 6 ; . Victonan Gift Shop 125 North Main, Nephi Home Decor, Bath Salts, Oils, Perfumes, Stained Glass, Dolls, Jewelry. Wedding Gift Lists Kloiplhii 623-014- 7 317(3, 1005 North Main, Nephi, Utah Open to Serve you 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday 2 c. Kwanzaa begins on December 26th The celebration of Kwanzaa begins December 26th. Kwanzaa l is an African-America- n holiday which honors the people and their history. The holiday celebration was created by an n teacher, Maulana Karenga, in 1966. The purpose was to teach the people about their history, .African ways and holidays. Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, from December 26 to January 1. The colors of Kwanzaa are red, black and green. One of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa is the kinara, candle holder, and is the heart of the celebration. The kiAfrican-America- nara stands for people who lived many years ago in Africa. Kwanzaa is especially for children. On the first of the seven days, a child lights the black can- Continued on page 8 |
