Show wwwmillardccp USPS com U!!I u n 0 Vol 97 No 47 June 4 2008 The 145th Field Artillery Unit returns by Dean Draper Memorial this year Day was indeed memorable on Monday May 26 and later in the week the Utah continuing 145th Guard Battalion First National Field Artillery Unit returned home Starting from Iraq The 145 performed military police duties — guarding detainees-a- t Camp Bucca one of the largest Coalition detention facilities in Iraq “I’m glad to be home It was a good mission Anytime you can go to Iraq and come home with everyone intact it’s a good mission” said Sgt Chris Thatcher of Hinckley Jackson Nelson and buyers in the black Stetson posing with his Grand Champion Camp Bucca is comprised of about 34 Thatcher said the different compounds 145 watched over 800 to 900 detainees in their part of the camp Asked if there was anything unusual about the time spent in Iraq he said “We had a couple of riots where the detainees threw rocks and human waste at the guards Other than that we were on the base the w hole time w ith the same routine Heifer each day” Many of the Guardsmen had additions to their families arrive while they were Thatcher was one of them deployed Jameson Thatcher arrived while Chris was in Iraq Unlike servicemen of earlier days Jameson was not unknown to his father or vice versa when Sgt Thatcher came home “We bought a $600 computer before I left Video cameras allow you to sec your family each day" said Thatcher Support for the soldiers was high in Millard County Several people and got together and worked organizations in to help the servicemen individually at home Hay got and families their Iraq hauled elementary kids raised money for gifts Delta Jubilee sent a whole lot of snacks over to Iraq a special cooler was sent from Fillmore to lower tempcraturei in living quarters and many unknown William deeds of kindness were performed for the families at home Such curing is greatly appreciated by the recipients of such kindnesses Young mothers left at home with young children for Christmas especially appreciated the help and support of the community These soldiers come from Fillmore Logan Brigham City Manti and Spanish Fork Many members of the 2“ I’latoon are from the Delta and Fillmore areas it was their second deployment A few members of the MS said their third activation experienced Thatcher A warm welcome home is extended to the members of the 45th Members of the community are encouraged to keep Sat August 16 open for an official welcome home for the troops to be held at the Utah Territorial Capitol in Fillmore starting at 10 am and continuing throughout the For some to Iraq day Davs of the Old West Rodeo Pink is for Girls and helping Amy Henline with Livestock Show raised Tough Enough To Wear Pink? $1 million last year and Days of the Old West Rodeo fans can help this year rodeo cowboys and By convincing cowgirls to sport the color pink during competition a creative and unlikely Reserve Champion Lamb and buyers at the Millard County Jr Livestock Show by Dean Draper It doesn’t happen very often in fact it probably only happeni once in a lifetime The Grand Champion Steer and the Grand Champion Heifer at the Millard County Jr Livestock Show were both owned and shown by Jackson “Josh” Nelson of Delta “I think it is the first double champion in show history where both animals are owned by the same person and from Delta too” said Bill Nelson Josh's father in the Jr Josh has been competing Livestock Show since he was eight years old At age 15 his heifer garnered Boys too awareness campaign is its most successful celebrating year to date The Tough Enough To W'car Pink? campaign was created by entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Terry Wheatley Rodeo competitors and fans alike are Jr L Dual win at 2008 breast cancer Grand Champion honors in the 2007 Jr Livestock Show The heifer sold for $3300 floor price and the steer sold for $3000 Reserve Champion Steer was shown by Tyrell McClain and Bailie Taylor had the Reserve Champion Heifer The Grand Champion Lamb belonged to Colton Gust Amy Henline had the Reserve Champion Lamb The Grand Champion Swine (Gilt) was shown by Kodi Frost the Reserve Champion Swine (Barrow) belonged to Taylor Peterson to r Lindsey Morris Dannielle Schonek Miss Hinckley and Annie Brenay A New Miss Hinckley by Dean Draper Once again Hinckley residents and officials gathered to witness the magic of dreams come true Six lovely young women came together to compete for the title of Miss Hinckley 2008 on Fri May 30 Each fulfilled the role of a beautiful princess dressed in sartorial splendor dunng the formal gown competition Their grace and talents were graciously displayed through song music and dance The beauty of youth the grace of movement the display of talent the lilt of charming voices and smiles filled the auditorium for the evening At the conclusion of the pageant Danielle Schonek was named as Miss Hinckley Danielle is the daughter of Dana Jordan and David LcBaron She was crowned by outgoing 2007 Miss Hinckley Rachel Howes First attendant is Annie Brenay daughter of Leroy and Mary Brenay Annie also received the “Most Dedicated Award” on the pageant Second Attendant is Lindsey Moms daughter of Lee and Lori Moms Stephanie Bennett daughter of Eric and Vickie Bennett was selected by her fellow contestants for the “Miss Congeniality" award Lovely Rebecca Hathaway and talented BrcAnne Meinhardl added to the judge’s difficulty in selecting the contest winner Rebecca is the daughter of Richard and Roslyn Hathaway BrcAnne is the daughter of Jeff and Stephanie Mcmhardt S' TOBIN INOIIIH TO VJEM1 wearing pink to rodeos and western events across America IXJW Rodeo fans can purchase pink bandanas and bracelets at the rodeo on Saturday night All proceeds will be contributed to breast cancer research Purchase any pink merchandise from Delta If A and 50 cents per item will be donated “The idea for the campaign came out of my family's experience with the disease and our tics to the western community” explains Wheatley whose husband Jim is a former professional rodeo cowboy and son Wade is a current professional team roper "You have to be lough to be a cowboy - and to face breast cancer We thought challenging to the cowboys to wear pink would send a strong message and help unite the western community against the disease " recalled Wheatley “W'e weren’t sure until the cowboys started riding into the arena whether anybody would take the challenge When we saw a sea of cow boys wearing pink shirts we knew the idea had struck a chord” Building on successes of years’ past - 2007 generated participation over 250 rodeos in the US and Canada The campaign allows local to raise funds for various communities local and national breast cancer charities or to simply increase breast cancer awareness For more information on how to help com visit www toughenoughtowcarpmk r Fillmore FajtpfffiiKxit |