Show T December 19 2007 Millard Countv Chronicle Page Progress 5 Former Hinckley Resident Publishes Fantasy Novel to R: Amber Johnson 3rd graders at Fillmore technique L Murray R Clay former Hinckley resident and 19X8 Delta High School valedictorian recently published his fantasy novel Vandermine' The Sssords trrund as an audiobook Murray now 37 wrote most of the original story as a high school student and then later finished it during his time as a cadet at the US Air Force Academy Years later he picked the book up again revised it several times and published it Audio Realms a publisher of fantasy science lution and horror audio books produced the work using Wayne June as the narrator W hen asked why he chose to take a rather unconventional route in going directly lo audio Murray exwould read plains “In my youth as many fantasy and science fiction books as could get my hands on It wasn't unusual for me to read two books a week However both during my years in the military as well as currently as a portfolio manager at an investment fund simply don't have the time Unfortunately what do have a lot of are hours in my car commuting to and from work Audio books have turned the drudgery of long commutes into a time to enjoy good books While I’ve only been able to read one or two (paper) books in the last five years I've ished between fifty and sixty audio books If it wasn't for audiobooks enjoying good books would be a Ennquez and Aubry Mullins teach Elementary about proper handwashing Nayeli MHS HOSA Week Amber Johnson and Aubrey Mullins November 26th to the 30th Millard High School had our HOSA week During the lunchtime break we had w heel chair races an el f draw ing contest sold sembs and last hut not least we did a (ilogemi activity With the Glogenn we went to the elementary school and taught the ditlerent classes about germs and how to properly wash their hands and keep germs from spreading It was a lot of fun to do these thing to help our schools know mote about how to stay healthy The HOSA pro Murray R Clay ” thing of the past for me Vandermine TheSwonf's Errand is the first novel in the Vandermine saga He is currently finishing the second novel Vandernime Children of the Apocalypse The scries is a combination of time traveling and traditional fantasy themes “It might be thought of as Mark Twain’s A Conneclu ut Yankee in King Arthur Court meets Tolkien’s Lord of the Kings” explains Murray The back cover introduces the story as follows Gritty pain and true fear sexm convince Jon Andrews that he is not dreaming when he finds himself in what appears to he medieval Europe Captured by the king's soldiers a wizard of the Holy Order reveals that the stranger carries the legendary sword Vandermine and that it is dead iron in the hands of anyone else Jon is sexm pressed into service joining a desperate quest to slay Cravos the conqueror of the kingdom and violator of all the laws of the loly ( )rder in unleashing forbidden amt wildly that once destructive lixised threatens to bring to pass the Jon prophesied second apocalypse must learn from his comrades the skills necessary for survival in this brutal world belore it is tixi late col This is not the way a lege fcxvtball player would normally choose to spend Ins Saturday More information can he found ai www murraytlay coin hy gram is Health Occupations Students of America It is a national leadership program for High school and college students and has over 800(H) members nationally It )SA is endorsed by the Utah State OHice of ducation for it's leadership and support of Health Science in each school district HOSA helps us learn about health occupations and the professional skills to use while in the career field It is a lot of fun1 The HOSA students at MHS recommend - you join it1 "kst Fillmore City Library News Alu in Cahoon Santa Claus came to the Library and brought Mrs Claus and a couOver a hundred ple elves with him children came to sit on Santa's knee and tell him what they wanted for Christmas The children also tioyed stories read by the elves and some fun crafts The children decorated our Christmas tree with the beautiful snowflakes and paper Christmas balls they made plus they strung popcorn and cranberries for a garland They also made a Rudolph craft to take home We'd like to thank Santa his wife and the elves for helping to make the holidays a memorable one for the children Book Club will he meeting on January 2nd at 10 00 a m We will be discussing The Cifi by Richard Paul Evans and a new book will be announced Hurry in Food for Fines is continuPlease ing until the end of EK’cembcr ‘ Walk MS upcoming Sheila Walker 3rd Place "1950 Hairstyles’ Hairstyle Contest Center Technical Cosmetology had their first hair styling contest of the school year It was a ‘"tear by 't ear" contest each student was assigned a ditlerent era or year to research and find a picture to inspire their hairstyle design The winners were tied so we drew for first place The winners are I irst place Brittney Thomas daughter of Korrey Thomas and Denise Moody of Delta Second place Alejandra Barron daughter Delta (T 11 Holden News Chcrnl liooJ Our sympathy to Jeff Johnson on the passing of his father Chester Nevada age 78 of Sunny side Funeral services and burial were in Ely on Saturday December 15 He is also the father of Jem Pam Diane Ken Ginger and Penm Welcome home to Elder Cody Johnson and I Ider Dusty Johnson twin sons of JetT and Stacey who turned home from their missions last Thursday EKcembcr 3 They spoke in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday December 16 Our sympathy to Ken 7cigex on the passing of his older brother Frank age 89 in Nevada Ken and his brother George from Cedar City drove to Fallon to attend graveside services Frank fought in World War II and was a wonderful brother Bennett wife of Jcnd Kelly Bennett won First Place in a very prestigious photography contest cently She received S5tX) and her picture appears in the “Cowboy and Indians" magazine Her winning try w as of her husband Jend and it will automatically be entered m other contest Kelly is a photographer in last Millard County Norma Wood is a grandmother to a baby girl born lo her daughter Amy and husband Ben Dav ics of Ljvton She will be named Maren Patncta and has an older sister and two older brothers at home to wel come her frank and Pat Davies of Associate improve stincts of Roberto and Alma Ortiz of Delta Third place Sheila Walker daughter of Scott and Gem Starlcy of McjJow We would like to thank all who took time to vote for their favorites The at the DTC students Cosmetology Dept would like to ite you to come and experience w hat they are learning Our hours are from 9 Your 00 tronage would be appreciated Call for an appointment with Run around be strengthened w !h Fillmore arc also grandparents Bemiece and Tom Stephenson celebrated their 6ih wedding anniversary recently by riding a tram to California like they did 65 years ago They were surprised to discover their niece velyn daughter of Ward Turner sitting a few rows back on the train They hadn't seen each other for many years Gayle and Mike Wilcox is very son who proud of their saved the life of an older lady in the Washington State flood recently The elderly lady was trying to get out of her car and slipped under the deep water Congratulations to Jacob Coats son of Randy and Joyce on being chosen for Allstate Football by the Deseret News and Zack WiKox son of Mike and Gayle on being chosen us Allstate Football recently by both the Deseret Sent and Still Luke Tribune at the Annual Award Program on December 10 in SIC The annual Primary Christmas Progtam will be held on Saturday December 22 at 6 10 p m at the Holden Church After the program by the Primary Santa will arrive to give out candy to the children Everyone in town enjoys the beautiful Christmas music coming from Barry and inda Nixon's yard across the street as they come to the post oftisc every dav persons and your manners will decent fcfk and your own decent wdl Stanley RCopy Walker T-- r — " (Subscriptions arc) now available!!' 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