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Show ' 10 BOX ELDER . V , . i j luncheon. Two busloads of members from the Salt Lake senior center will enjoy the program and food when they and museum-galler- y visit. Charles Robbins, director of this center, says they enjoy their visits to this center. On Friday, Feb. 28, another two busloads will visit. "Dont stay way because you think this is such a big crowd. The committee expedites the luncheon in such a short time and there will be plenty of food when we have the reservations, Mrs. Kaiser said. JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, February 20, 1975 BEHS singers to perform for seniors Monday Luncheon students who have group performed all over the area when a special presentation is needed, Senior Director Hazel Kaiser said. The menu will be roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean salad, hot rolls, fruit cocktail cake with whipped cream, coffee and punch. PeservaHons must be in by 1 p.m. on Thursday prior to the be a Friday, February special day for all retired and senior persons at the Brigham City Community center for those attending the 64 cent luncheon which is served at 12 21, will of noon. Wes Boman will present the Madrigal Singers from Box Elder High school immediately following the luncheon. The singers are a beautiful Monday luncheons are getting to be special with hot scones and are served after pool play, shuffleboard, and oil painting classes, with square dancing in the evening, the novice class beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is a full day of activity and everyone is invited to enjoy the sociability of getting acquainted at the center. People are invited to get their free membership card. All the classes are free, including crafts, oil painting, ceramics twice a week, with 1. china painting being available in another month. Ceramic greenware will be available along with all kinds of paints for all technics. The class is instructed by the director with Margaret she exMcGinn, assisting, plained. Blood Pressure Testing Tuesday, Feb. 25 is blood pressure testing day, which is for all ages and everyone interested is invited to attend these free sessions, arranged by the Bear River Health department under the direction of LaVerne Lindsay, supervisor of county nurses. The hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. The testing will be always done on the last Tuesday of each month at the community center, Mrs. Kaiser said. of the Representatives Association of American Retired Persons assist the nurses by signing persons and filling in cards. Evelyn Yeager and Leona Barker and Virginia Marcrof assist each month. Adult Dance Every Thursday Adults are dancing more and more and the community center is the place each Thursday night from l:M to 11 p.m. The Hull orchestra from Ogden have been playing for dancing for four years and play the music you can dance to. "Refreshments are served at intermission from a decorated serving table. Once a month we have a special occasion dance, and with prizes decorations special refreshments. Admission is $1 per person and singles as well as couples are invited for this evening of dancing. Fred and Evelyn Burt will act as hosts for these dances and will introduce everyone, the director said. the tournament play. tranwishing Anyone sportation should call the center the day prior to the luncheon and they will be called for at their homes by Mish Petersen. The Jolly Jaunter travels to Willard and Perry each ' Friday for the luncheon. Volunteers are needed to bring persons in from Bear River, Corinne, and other areas. Call the center director if you wish to help this service, Mrs. Kaiser asked. Knit class Pool Tournament The pool tournament for the month of February will be held on Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. Entry fee is $1 and the trophy is given to the winner as the champion of the begins Feb. 27 A sewing class in mens knits will begin Thursday, Feb. 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the month for the Spike club. Luncheon is served at noon. Mish Petersen is in charge of the tournament and will sign Consumer 339 you up. This is a popular activity at the center and another table is needed for the lower level, due to the increased interest in play. Spectators are invited to watch Elder 1 . Education cottage, East Seventh North. It is free to limited income people. Beginning seamstresses are not encouraged to take this class. 9 If interested, call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. 723-782- will speak A homecoming for Elder Scott B. Johnson is scheduled Sunday, Feb. 23, in tl e Brigham City Twentieth LDS ward. The sacrament service will begin at 6:45 p.m. with friends of Elder Johnson invited to attend, according to Bishop Thomas Purdue. Elder Johnson just recently -returned after serving a church mission in the Argentina Rosario mission. While there he labored in Coronda, Posadas, Corrientes, Concepcion del Elder Scott B. Johnson Uruguay, Rosario, San Nicolas, . .'. home from mission and Parana. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney B. Johnson, 653 Shamrock, he is return there for studies a 1971 graduate of Box Elder beginning spring quarter. He plans to major in chemical High school and has attended the University of Utah and will engineering. " Chapter holds pest drive specimens and points used in the drive sparrow, 5; starling, 10; mice, 5; rats, 25; jack rabbits, 10; coyotes, 100; by Roger Bromley The Box Elder chapter of the Future Farmers of America sponsored the annual pest control drive starting Nov. 27 and continuing until Feb. 10. The following are the skunks, 50; bobcat, were Jay Roy Jensen, Dallas Clark, Mark Michfield, and George Ross, first; Dee Hunsaker, Jack Roberts, Richard Stewart and Mark Nelson, second; Bruce Hubbard, Steve Norman, Jim Norman and Gordan Craner, third. in this drive 100; gophers, 5, and badgers, 50. The first three teams who won These boys are to be complimented on a job well done. Classes taught in ag mechanics Box Elder High School features ag mechanics classes for the ninth through twelfth grades, which are taught by Mr. Hyer and 'Mr. Wendel with Mr. Hurn and Mr. Farrel as student aides from Utah State university. These classes get the students acquainted with such skills as welding, lathe work, and woodwork. These classes also stress the importance of the FFA to the students who plan to make their future in the related field of agriculture. The following classes are offered: ag mechanics, farm power mechanics, building equipment 3, welding and ag mechanics 4. Some of the students with projects in these classes are Kirk Iverson, Trae Hansen, Mark Anderson, Frank May, Mike Burt and Rod Tolboe. J ; DURING SEPTEMBER, The Box Elder FFA chapter went to the state fair. One of the purposes of the state fair was to let members see how the various exhibits were judged. The Box Elder chapter was the best in crops. The tour was a learning experience for all members who went. Above, Kelly Walker and Barry Hortin, both of Honeyville are pictured at the stock show. Speaking contest finalist named Greenhouse source of learning by Bryan Munns If you have ever been in back of the school and seen a little fiberglass house and wondered what it is, well tell you. Its the The chapters annual public speaking contest was held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Mr. conditions. A class in ornamental horticulture is offered to all students at Box Elder. In this class you learn how to make cuttings, how to grow plants, and what to do to make them grow better. first study in a classroom condition, after which they move into the FFA greenhouse. What is a greenhouse, you ask? Well, it is a place where you grow plants in climatized V1 Learning on the farm by David Yates years ago the ag department purchased a school farm. This farm serves as a learning experience for those boys enrolled in vocational Several agriculture. We are able to practice the we techniques of farming that learn in class. We use the land BOAC program aims at balance rural-urba- n by Mark Nicholas The Congress and President of the United States have said, A rural-urba- n balance is so essential to the peace, prosperity, and welfare of all our citizens that the highest priority must be given to the revitalization and development of rural areas. Future Farmers of America members are trying to meet this challenge with their Building mittees The Our America leaders and citizens. Develop a rural-urba- of n balance by creation of job opportunities, community ser- - plants and sheep. We sell both crops and trees. The lambs that are raised are used as FFA chain projects. for horticulture Through study and practical application on our farm, we will make great progress in our high school learning experience. The beginning of FFA by David Yates 1917 In the National Vocational Education act was established to educate boys with agriculture interests. Soon a national organization known as the Future Farmers of America or afterwards, FFA was formulated. This organization was constituted for the purpose of strengthing and educating the boys seeking an agricultural career. sophomore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tingey of Bear River City; Bryan Munns, junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Rohland Munns of Tyler Harper; Barker, sophomore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Barker of Willard, and David Yates, senior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yates of Harper. The three finalists are David Yates, Bryon Munns and Tyler Barker. Finals are on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:05 p.m. Schedules for other schools in Region One are as follows: Monday, Feb. 24 - Sky View at 7:05 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 25, Bear River at 7:05 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 27, Roy at 6:15 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 27, Weber at 7:05 p.m. The winner from each chapter will compete in the finals held Saturday, March 1, at 10:05 a.m. winner will The first-plac- e receive a $100 check and trophy for his or her chapter. Second will receive a $50 check, third FRANK MAY is pictured with state fair exhibit. receive $30, fourth will receive a $20 check and fifth will receive $10. The contest will be broadcast over KLO Radio. Judges were Vice Principal Jay Stuart, Jim Farrel, student teacher, and Robert Wendal, ag mechanics teacher. The speeches were on the following: K.C. Webster, farm safety; Kyle Davis, water pollution; Darren Tingey, is there a future in farming; Bryon Munns, leadership development through the FFA; will Tyler Barker, conservation, and David Yates, FFA leadership. living in the social and physical of Rural America. FEB15-2-2 The social side of FFA calendar Com- (1) Develop active, experienced, and knowledgable community better quality environment in the cities, towns, and farm communities (BOAC). purpose of the FFA BOAC program is to: - vices, and The contestants were K.C. Webster, freshman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Honeyville; Darren Tingey, Students greenhouse for experience. The class is under the direction of Dee Hortin. Students learn by watching him demonstrate methods and then try to do their own thing. This is only one of the many fine courses offered at the ag. department at Box Elder. Hortins room. by Kirk Iverson FFA chapter has had many activities this year, such as a Halloween party, tubing party, and others. This spring the FFA has planned to have a spring party where the chapter will get together and have a good time. There will be food and games and a lot of fun. Another activitiy we have The planned is a roller skating party with the FHA and Bear River at High School FFA-FHClassic Roller Skating in Ogden. Our FFA Parents and Members banquet is March 6. We will have dinner and a program presented by our FFA chapter. Our summer activities will be planned by next years officers and probably consist of a bus tour and a horseback trip. Three qualify for State Farmer title Each year the state chooses outstanding students who have earned the degree of State Farmer. There are several requirements that must be met: 1. He must have earned the Greenhand and Chapter Farmer degree. 2. He must have earned at least $500 from his supervised farming projects. 3. He must keep accurate records of all his projects. 4. He must be able to lead a group discussion for 45 minutes. This is the second highest award in the FFA and it requires hard work and dedication. This year the Box - Elder chapter has three members who are well qualified. Kirk Iverson, chapter president, who is noted for his farm placement work; Randy Hatch, who has worked hard in the production of hogs and raising silage corn and David Yates, who has raised hogs, and crops for his projects. |