Show Millard Cwialr Business of the Week I SPS Ckrauderotmt I hurt Jam 16 1981 Page 3 “Damn Yankees” features local talent Front end alignments are the specialty at Petersen’s Service by Daws Carder Petersen’s Service has only been in its present location 279 East Main Street in Delta for about one year but Sherm Petersen is in town Having managed the Conoco Station for four years he earned a and many of his good reputation customers have simply followed him to the new spot A variety of services are offered but according to Sherm the job he most enjoys is his specialty-fro- nt end alignments A native of California Sherm has spent at least half of his life in Delta Following graduation from Delta High School he moved to Nevada and did fencing for his uncle for a period of time Next he worked for the railroad before attending Snow College in Ephraim From college Sherm returned to California and went to work for the Goodyear Company He did inventory and shipping and was recapping scheduled to become a store manager when he was drafted into the Army Sherm was sent to Vietnam and there he served as a medic for two years Returning to the states Sherm decided to stay in Los Angeles “I had been shot up and was in bad shape” he remembered ‘‘My brother owned a station in LA and went to work for him I stayed there for about eight years” It was in LA that Sherm attended Los Angeles Trade Tech and specialized in front end alignments Moving from California he went to Moab and set up shop Over a period of six years a Texaco he had three stations-fir- st then he leased an then a Conoco Amoco station and converted it to Shell Along the way Sherm bought a truck and was hauling soda ash and another truck lime Unfortunately skidded on ice caused a bad accident and Sherm suffered both a broken neck and a broken back The injuries coupled with the end of the uranium boom caused Sherm to come back to Delta with his family Once well enough to work again Sherm took a job with Ames Construction at 1PP After five months the work was completed and it was time to move on to bigger and better things Sherm leased the Conoco Station providing much the same services as he now does When the rent became too high he decided that he would find a he did That new location was about a year ago In the new spot just about any automotive job is done by Sherm or his Miss Liberty Pageant Sherm Petersen Commodity distribution The F illmore and vicinity commodity distribution will be June 22 from 3 to 6 pm or until gone Ages 59 and under ill be will be at the POD Those older at the Senior Citizen building same lime Glenda Otto Booth spaces in the City Park for this year’s 4th of July Celebration are now available to organizations Booths may be reserved by contac-inthe City Office WE ENCOURAGE ORGANIZATIONS TO KEEP THEIR PRICES MINIMAL TO ALLOW MORE PEOPLE TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES Booths may be constructed as early as Saturday July 2 and must be finished by 8:00 am Monday July 4th Booths will need to be removed and areas left clean the same night by 8:00 pm Security will be the responsibility of the participating organizations All organizations are encouraged to participate by Dawn Carder Once again the talented Sherry Lewis directing local actors and actresses in Damn Yankees” the production which will be presented at Delta High School on June 23 24 and 25 Performances will begin at 8 p m and tickets are $300 each The director has many credits to her name Sherry has performed in several both stage professional productions and film in Salt Lake City and she has is David delighted Millard County residents with local performances and directing Not only has she directed Delta theater Sherry directed the Miss Millard County Pageant for many years She and her husband Leon own Leon’s Custom Drapes They have three children and five grandchildren Kirk Lewis son of Sheiry and Leon also has numerous acting credits both in Salt Lake City and in the Delta area Most recently he was the star in last summer’s and production “Guys Dolls” and he entertains locally lor clubs and civic organizations with his singing and playing Kirk a salesman and his wife Ellen have three children Singing has always been a major part of Glenda Oito’s life She began singing m a church choir and later became involved in musical theater a “big love” Glenda has performed three times in “Oklahoma” twice in ‘The Sound of Music” “Guys and Dolls” and the “Mikado” Locally she sings with the Bluenotes Glenda has a degree m elementary education she does a lot of substitute teaching at Delta North Elementary School and she has served on the West Millard Cultural Council Board for five years She and her husband John an engineer at Brush Wellman have two and Kevin The Ottos are six year residents of Delta Originally from Estes Park Colorado they have lived in Texas New Mexico and Wyoming Bird Delta native Cathy Cook is the daughter of Alta Ashby and the late Carl S Ashby Seven years ago she married Jay Cook and they have three and Whitney Christian A graduate of Delta High School earned her Bachelor’s degree in Cathy sociology in 1986 from the University of Utah She is the of Supr Sensationals Dance Studio and her hobbies include gardening hand work and reading cook bool s She is also a talented and accomplished dancer David Bird is only seventeen years old yet he is a seasoned pet fot mer The son of Ron and Lamona Bird of he is a J988 graduate of Sutherland Delta High School and he has been awarded a music scholatship to study at Snow College in lie fall hile attending Lyman High School in yommg David performed in three musicals He also played the piano and sang in performances with the Bndger Valley Harmonairs in Wyoming At DHS David was a four year member of the Acapella Choir and he was selected for A1J State Choir two years He also sang in " ’LiJ Abner” and had lead roles m both “South Pacific” and “Annie” He was a member of the “1410” vocal group directed by Dave Wankier and he received two superior ratings on solos at regional competition With such a cast of stars you will not want to miss “Damn Yankees”! Great Basin Carnival Games There will be lots of fun going on at the Delta City Park on Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18 Along with all the other activities there will be fourteen game booths They will open at 11:00 a m and go until at least 5:00 pm on both days The games have been planned for all ages There are nine booths that take a 15 cent ticket and five booths that will take a 25 cent ticket The ticket booth will be centered at the park So— come join the Celebration ot our new National Park by visiting our carnival games packed with exciting challenges and fun prizes For more formation call Margie Lisonbee GREAT BASIN CELEBRATION AN OLD FASHION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Friday - June 17 PM 11:00 :00 PM 11:00 June Children’s Games Old Delmart Building (278 W Mam) Gun Show - Old Delmart Building Concessions - City Park Booths - City Park Art Show - Old Delmart Building Antique Farm Equipment - City Park Talent Show - City Park Classy Chassis Car Show - City Park Rock Show - Old Delmart Building Taxidermy Display - Christensens (261 W Main) 12:00 Noon Grand Opening Ceremonies Food Concessions - City Park City Park Free - Bowling Plaza Lanes - Entertainment June 18 Saturday 7:00 Park AM Sign-i- for Horse Show for Run - Myer’s AM Sign-i- 9:00 for - Myer's Arena Park City AM Parade - Mam St & Parade Mam St Children's Games 11:00 Arena 400 East 400 East to 400 West from PM 11:00 DO - City Booths - City Park Antique Farm Equipment Talent Show - City Park City Park PM - Speakers & Entertainment (Gov Bangerter will be featured speaker) - City Park - 12 00 Noon Food Concessions - City Park Sky Diver Exhibition - The Sky D'vers will make several jumps during the afternoon PM 400 Free Bowling - Plaza Lanes Barbecue - 900 PM Teen Dance High School Tennis Court Adult Western Dance - City Park South Tennis Coud (Live Music) Park PM Antique Display - Old Delmart Building Gun Display - Old Delmart Building Rock Display - Old Delmart Building Art Show - Old Delmart Building Classy Chassis Car Show - City Park Concessions - City Park 6:00 PM Old Fashion Fun AM Horse Show Run for Fun 9:30 Speakers - City Chuckwagon Breakfast 8:30 & AM 8:00 1988 8 AM Program 7 DO PM Program 10:00 12:00 PM 4:00 17-1- - Antique Display The County Assessor’s Office has with the Motor Vehicle contracted Division of the State TaxCommission to handle the procurement of all titles Jim and impounds registrations Talbot Millard County Assessor said more this will serve the public efficiently The Assessor's office in Fillmore and Delta are open five days a week and all titles and registrations will now be purchased there This is a new procedure throughout the state of Utah designed for more convenience to the citizen and to help boost the state economy Talbot expressed hopes that the people will remember the new offices and hours and be patient while office personnel are learning the new computer process Kirk Lewis Fourth of July park booths available The doughnut was brought over to America from the Netherlands more than 300 years ago by Dutch colonists Qualifications for the contest include being a graduate or student of Delta High School and between the ages of 16 and 19 The girls will be judged on personality and charm as well as attitude Each contestant will respond to ‘‘Freedom—It’s Happening Here!” Lisa Taylor Miss Liberty 1987 will crown and congratulate the winner of Miss Liberty 1988 and her two attendants This contest is considered an amateur event and is designed to give experience &J to build confidence and self esteem for our special home town girls Closing date for entering will be June 20 1988 If interested in participating contact Linda Sorensen or Delta City Office phone office changed t We want to express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to our many special friends who contributed food flowers and especially their love to us in these last weeks With special thanks to our Bishopric and Relief Society and the Nickle Mortuary Sincerely the family of Eugene and Carol Bishop cousin Dale Petersen The two men are in the shop Monday through Saturday s from 7 am until 6 pm They do brake jobs exhaust systems front end alignments muffler systems a little body work plus they sell used cars and a few tires Noting that the loss of JPP workers has indeed affected business Sherm said “The slow down cut my business at Conoco down to about one fourth of what it had been Each year business declined a little more It’s better here (in the new location) but it’s still not what it used to be But I am able to pay my bills” In his new shop Sherm says that he is better able to control the overhead The general economy in Delta he observed seems to pick up in spurts usually improving during the summer months Even Petersen’s Service gets additional business from tourists Here in Delta the Petersens enjoy their friends The parents of five children both Sherm and Jessie are kept busy with their individual professions Although there is little free time Sherm says that he likes to camp fish hunt bow and occasionally play golf Apparently customers of Petersen’s Service are satisfied for Dale and Sherm are busy all of the tune They aim to please in all that they do cluding front end alignments - t Thank you Delta City’s Miss Liberty will be chosen Friday June 24 1988 at 7:00 pm in the Delta City Council Chambers selected Lovply contestants by church and civic groups as well as dividual from the West entrants Millard area will vie for the title Vehicle registration teAy i M I KIMBERLY REDO daughter of Dawn Carder graduated from Southern Utah State College on Saturday June 4 1988 She was awarded a BS Degree in biology and agriculture Park (Si 500 per lamily $4 00 per person over 12 or $300 per person under 12 City I he Master of Ceremonies throughout the Celebration will be Ron Smith 1 he 1 alent Show will feature local talent as well as talent from out of the area 1 here will be a W ild West Show several times during the afternoon The Wild West performers have enterSaturday tained all around Utah as well as Knotts Bern farm in CA There will also be downs jugglers magicians and a variety of interesting and entertaining acts The McClelland Family will perform oo Saturday several times during the day I here will be a Softball T ournament at the W hite Sage Park on Friday and Saturday Contact the W est Millard Recreation District for the schedule I he IPP Golf Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday Contact Bob Boyce at Sunset View Golf Course for information FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Delta Area Chamber of Commerce 76 North 200 West - PO Box 966 Delta Utah 84624 (801) 864-431- 6 t |