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Show 1 BOX EIDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, April 27, 1 775 Frances Jones judged tops Spotlight falls on volunteers The focus across America this week is on the value of volunteers at all levels of social endeavor and in Brigham City, a soliciation of nominees as outstanding volunteers brought mention of many persons. National Volunteer Week, was conceived as April one means of focusing attention in the quiet efforts which receive little recognition. In February, some local volunteers were honored in the News and Journals "Scratch Pad column and a request was made for nomination of community volunteers. The womens editor then gathered a group of community leaders selected from civic and service organizations to choose a Volunteer of the Year for Brigham City. Frances Jones, 255 North Second East, emerged on the top of the list of those nominated and the youngsters joined the ranks of the adults in applauding her years of service as a volunteer. Other Nominees Other nominees for the honor included Thelma Somerville for her volunteer activities as Art Week Donna chairman; h Callaway and Pauline for their work with youth; Dot Bolieau as volunteer coordinator for the Community Pantry. Also Nick Topik for his work with mental health and as sponsor of the "good neighbor award; Marjorie Childs for her leadership in local womens clubs; Drauca Holmes for her continued interest in com 20-2- behind-the-scen- Car-baug- munity theater. Sue Gentry for her Red Cross work; Yvonne Adams for PTA work. Sister Alberta for her church work and volunteer assistance at the nursing home; Margo Flint for her many activities community and Yourt for her many hours spent in behalf of senior citizens. Collective nominations went to the Gray Ladies and Junior Red Cross workers at the nursing home, to Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders, Girl Scout leaders, Primary teachers, and the ladies auxiliary to the Box Elder Medical society. Some folks nominated who go "over and above the call of their jobs included Hazel Kaiser of the senior citizens program; Walt Jaggi of family services division, Phyllis Owen of the and the staff museum-gallerat Cooley Memorial hospital. Mabel Hadley, Ann Hickox, Frances Jones, Richard Kimber, Richard Lawson. Also, Arabelle McDonald, Bernie Mitchell, Aubry Moody, Norma R. Peterson, Forence Richardson, William Sackett, Laird Chelsa Shigley, Stringham, Duella Victor, Alberta Walters, Roy and Lucille Westley, Ron Wolfe, and Sarah Yates. Beth Ballard, Tremonton Mattie Adam Brenkman, Callister, Ken Campbell, Ed Kerr, and Joyce Stokes. Garland Byron Anderson. More about Frances Jones: There arent many folks in the community who dont know Frances, with her native Louisiana accent and soft voice an accompanying always smiling face as shes engaged in one of her many pursuits, one person said, ted her appointment to the city beautification committee, and she pursues her championship of trees and plants as natural air conditioners and pollution fightebs in that position, also. Youth Work Recognized by BRAG The Bear River Association of Governments also recognized volunteers has in Box Elder county, noting that hundreds of thousands of hours are generously given in service each year by unselfish individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life for everyone. Each person recognized by BRAG has been sent a certificate of appreciation. They include the following: Maureen Brigham City Baird, Jean Bennett, Rodney Bidlack, Colleen Bradford, Alice Cosgrove, Doug Fife, Sue Morris Fleischman, Gentry, Beth Gurrister, Lura She is the leader of four and welcomes school children into her home, garden clubs garden, and greenhouse for meetings and sessions of potting and planting. As a longtime member of the local garden club, she coordinated its efforts in working with the schools on plantings before she became the leader of the junior garden club. The benefits of affiliating with meant growth of the small club into three school clubs Lake View, Bunderson and Lincoln and an intermediate club for junior and senior high school students. Her interest and abilities in horticulture work also promp Mrs. Jones shares her backyard in hosting the Spade and Hope garden clubs annual summer tlower arranging school, has worked on flower shows, has instructed quest courses in arranging flowers and has helped Brownies and Scouts in plantings, so that there isnt an elementary school in Brigham City that doesnt have a tree or shrub or ground cover that owes its existence to her efforts in making children aware of the beauty of nature. An active member of Aldersgate Methodist church, she takes loving her neighbor as a personal policy and is known by friends and neighbors as a kind person who shows up with a casserole for supper, a pie for dessert, or a helping hand with the dishes in times of illness. In a year as parttime library aide at Lake View school, she knew each child by name and was interested in sharing their happy and sad times. That job, was cited an example of the extras she includes, for in half a year at the library, she had established a preschool storytime, the library desk was antiqued yellow, and a bright patchwork carpet installed. The school hallways, library and faculty room always boasted fresh flower arrangements, too. In addition, she keeps busy in church activities, as a member of the Cooperative Ministry Council curriculum committee, and has held many offices in Church Women United as well as having given her time to teach Sunday school and as a volunteer in the local migrant school program. Plenty To Do She is a busy wife and the mother of three sons and one daughter, and can always find the time to attend the varsity football. games or little league football or Brownies to support their varied interests. Her talents also include oil painting, where her enthusiasm for a outdoor scene can find her blocking out several canvasses in a short time for future detailed work. at Box Elder High school for next year were, front from left, Dorene Cutler, Polly Hadfield, Kathy Jones, and Anne Bambrick. Second row, Mary Jo Swan, Kristy Deakin, Julie Jensen, and Julie Christensen. SELECTED AS CHEERLEADERS Seek annual winners teens Elks choose April April Teenagers of the Month, selected by the Brigham City Elks Lodge, are both seniors at Bear River High school, it was announced by Exalted Ruler Manuel Fuentes. They are Susan Sandall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas W. Sandall of Tremonton, and Daniel Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Scott of Fielding. The two are now eligible for the Teenager of the Year awards which will be presented during Elk Youth Week in May. Selection of the yearly award recipients will be made from among monthly winners chosen during this school year by the Brigham City lodge, Fuentes explained. and was the only male member to obtain sufficient points to attend the FHA convention last year. He was captain of the freshman rodeo awards, including second riding. Is Vice President Scott is vice president of the studenbody at BRHS. He is first counselor to the president for youth in his ward and has won several high school and youth and sophomore football teams and did the art work for the school notebook place RMRA, first place bullriding, second place bareback and first place amateur. A young man with varied interests, Dan is a third year Future Homemaker member s and student handbook. He works as a carpenter after school and plans to become a general contractor. His hobbies include leatherworking, waterskiing, swimming, photography, architectural design, chess, weight lifting and training German shepherd dogs. Class President Miss Sandall is president of the Laurel class in her ward. She participated in the dance WATCHING AS MAYOR Harold for Elks Youth Week Felt local B. are signs lodge festival at the June 1973 conference of the LDS church, has participated in five stake plays and is a certified camp leader for the church girls camp. She is president of the BRHS a member of the cappella choir and was selected choir a member of the for 1974-7She participated in the region and state solo and ensemble festivals and was selected a membdr of Aqoericas Youth in Concert, 1975. This group representatives, from left, Dallas Stiver, Manuel tes and Joel Galbraith. all-sta- te For Elks' Youth YJcek students includes Sflradbiiafls plkon of the Theres going to be a A week. this in City government Brigham group of young people plan to assume the reins of city administration. And theyll do it with the consent of Mayor Harold B. Felt and members of the "take-ove- r city council. The coup will come Thursday evening during a regular weekly council meeting and will be a highlight of Elks Youth Week in Brigham City. Counselors at Box Elder High school have recommended young people to serve on an in the various city position during the city session. honorary basis In reality, the young people will sit with their official counterparts and perhaps during the evening, be given an opportunity to function in the positions on a basis. Its all part of Elks National Youth Week beginning May 1. non-offici- Plans Award Banquet Locally, the Brigham City Elks Lodge No. 2208 also plans to hold a youth awards banquet on May 5. This event will recognize all students who have excelled in youth programs of the fraternal organization this past year. Included among these are Teenagers of the Month, student leadership and most valuable student and Hoop Shoot programs. As a highlight of the banquet, slated in the Elks lodge, the Teenager of the Year will be named. "This special week is dedicated to the youth of the country and the events are planned to be attractive, interesting and beneficial to our boys and girls, Exalted Ruler Manuel Fuentes said. Selected to serve as mayor during Student Government Day was David Yates, a Box Elder High school senior and Sterling Scholar runner-u- p this year. He is also LDS seminary president and placed third in the state wrestling tournament. Chosen a9 city rouncilmen were: 'Ogfe-w!- ?' Tom Garrison, studentbody president and a finalist in the Santa Clara math test and Sterling Scholar competition. He is active in National Honor society and was captain of this years Young Americans Mail (Continued From Page One) or local mail deposited in boxes probably will be delayed. The postmark on outgoing mail U.S. Postal Service will show 843, identifying the sectional center or northern Utah area as the mailing point. The postmaster said mailers are encouraged to deposit all mail possible before 3 p.m. because letters mailed after 3 p.m. may take another day in transit. Art week posters posters and ribbons in Brigham Citys Art Week will be picked up Monday from the various businesses where theyve been displayed and will be available to the owners at the News and Journal office, 55 South First West, throughout this week. Prize-winnin- To serve you better, we are now in a unique, new building, in a convenient downtown location: TV quiz team from BEHS. Class President Kevin Packer, president of the Class of 1975, a member of the band and Blvers. He was a delegate to Boys State. Steve Weight, elected studentbody a National Honor president for 1975-7society member and active in seminary. He placed second in this years state wrestling tournament and is a finalist for a place on the Utah team which will tour Japan this sumrqer. Wade Hall, elected first vice president for next year and an outstanding athlete who was selected as Most Valuable Football Player this past season. He also is on the LDS seminary council and president of his Explorer post. Jeff Jones, next years senior class president who served as junior class vice president this year. He is a member of the rock group, Goldenrod, and is active in the school band. Chose to serve as chief of police was Kenny Cook, first vice president of the studentbody and active in drama, having played major roles in school productions, including the cowardly lion in Dorothy in the Land of Oz and Action in West Side Story. from throughout the U.S. and will tour Europe for six weeks this summer on a concert tour. She has also shared her singing talents for the benefit of the Kiwanis club and senior citizens at Christmas parties. The award recipient is a of Future member Homemakers of America and was a voting delegate at the state convention in 1974. She won two blue ribbons in foods and nutrition at the Utah State fair. Her community service includes being chairman of a committee to raise money for the Tremonton hospital, participation in BRHS clean-u- p day, helping at the Brigham City nursing home and volunteer dance teacher for the Tremonton summer recreation program. Her hobbies include skiing, camping, snowmobiling, horseback and swimming Cornep illlain and 1st Souiii Free door side parking. Insured savings -- highest accounts and certificates. Home loans. See us first when youre ready to build or buy a home. Express A ELDER NEWS weekly newspaper established for speedy, -- convenient service. Extended business hours. a m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. Free travelers checks for customers. Safe deposit boxes. Additional staff - more 9 00 trained specialists to assist you with your savings program and home loans. facilities -- with a new Expanded telephone 734-945- 4. 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