Show Missionary g'3 " Elder Miller returns from Dec IHeuirs ' ' Cecil and Loma Bown and family attended the Nielson family Christmas party Saturday night at Educator named National Outstanding Vocational Educator of the Year Mary Monroe Shumway education specialist at the Utah State Office of Education has been named by the American Vocational Association as the Outstanding Vocational Educator of the Year annual convention in Shumway formerly of Scipio has been an educational specialist at the Utah State Office of Education since 1987 In this position she was previously responsible for home economics education and now supervises the state's and programs Through her efforts Utah was selected to receive a $14 million grant to help facilitate the implementation of the program in the public schools She now is responsible for the program providing leadership to regions business partners and schools This program has been implemented in area high schools “Mary is very deserving of this honor and we are very proud of her” states Robert Brems State Director of Applied Technology Education “I ler tireless efforts have made a real difference in the quality of education oppor- state” Aurora's LDS 1st Ward reports that their adult Christmas party was held on December 7 The festivities and everyone were well attended enjoyed an excellent dinner and program Lawrence Mason was released as a Sunday school teacher and Travis Sanders was called to fill that position Trivia Time Christmas hasn’t always been celebrated with the joy and festivity that we know today On the first Christmas in Plymouth Colony the observance of Christmas Day was forbidden Celebrating the day would result in arrest and punishment Governor William Bradford grimly commented that the celebration of Christmas was “unseemly to ye spiritual welfare of ye commu- nity” at Christmas is a very ancient custom Long ago the carols were purely religious hymns expressing joy for the birth of Jesus Christ but in the course of time all sorts of merry tunes specially com Cranes celebrate 50 years of marriage Clayton and Virginia Crane were married on December 8 1946 in Aurora Utah On their first anniversary they were sealed in the Manti EDS Temple They have three children Larry Clayton Crane Salina Cathie Salina where they are actively in vohed in farming and ranching and attend church in the Salina EDS 2nd Ward heir children and spouses held a Golden Wedding Anniversary party Lin Sampson St George and Shirece Salina They have 13 C Owens grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren For the past 50 golden years Clayton and Virginia have lived in for their parents on Saturday Decern her 14 1996 at the Salina Senior Citi zens Center Family and friends enjoyed a lovely buffet and a program pul on by their grandchildren Olivia Cornell - 529-358- 4 posed for singing at Christmas time came to be known as carols After a decline the composed carol was vived about 1800 by religious reformers promoting devotional hymn singing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is one of tlje oldest English cqrolsand others have been translated from various languages such as “Silent Night” from German and “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Latin The Christmas tree is derived from the paradise tree of Germany which symbolized Eden The tree began in use of a Christmas Strasbourg France in the early 7th century The custom spread from there through Germany and then into northern Europe In 1841 Albert prince consort of Queen Victoria introduced the Christmas tree custom to Great Britain From there it accompanied the immigrants to the United States The decoration of trees has since developed into many varied forms from to simple homemade decorations very elaborate designs and color schemes sometimes using a general 9 Homeowners with money worries loans may qualify for st Local lender loosens its require LOANS ments for homeowners who need money now Have you been turned down for loan? 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If you are a homeowner with sufficient equity there's an excellent chance you will qualify for loan usually within 48hrs and You can find out over (he phone if you qualify Premier free of charge Mortgage is licensed by the Utah Dept of Commerce Open 7 days MARIA'f Dresses 20 - 30 Off Dressy Fabric 30 Off Fabric 30 Off All Print Fabric 20 Off MARCIA'S Christmas Light Contest The Town of Max field will have their Christmas Light Contest again this year Lights will be judged on Sunday December 22 at 6 pm Cheat prizes will be given Santa Claus will be in Town Santa Claus will come to caeli home in Mayfield on Christmas live between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm please call Garth or Barbara Vest Santa's little helpers only if you are having more than your usual group No Mayfield Lions Meeting There will not be a regular Mayfield Lions Club meeting this week lave a lappy loliday one and all Mark your Calendar Dick and Sue will be closed a couple extra days for the Holidays Mark your calendar that “Gil's Old Bonnet Factory Cafe” will be closed Sunday thru Thursday December 22 through December 26 The cafe will be open Friday and Saturday the 27 & 28 Be sure to make your reservations for New Year's Eve as soon as possible Merry Christmas Short City Council Meeting Mayfield City Council had a short meeting on Wednesday December Minutes were read and approved from the November meeting Accounts payable were reviewed and approved for payment Some general discussion was held on the proposed new city hall building and the Gunnison Swimming Pool City Council was thanked by residents at 600 North for the gravel they ceived to get them by until the road can be blacktoppcd in the spring Meeting adjourned early for “project Santa Claus” Mayfield Community Care Center Another busy week at the care cen ©V Tuesday brought Amy Gregerson and Erma Anderson to present a with the residents In the afternoon Floyd Bishop and wife from Manti entertained the group with guitar music The 6th Ward young men and women from Manti sang Christmas carols as residents ate their supper Wednesday was the big December birthday party Four residents had They are birthdays in December Roxie Hambilton Naomi Jensen Rhea Ostler and Anna Jensen Rose Me Iff played beautiful Christmas music on the piano w hile residents and families and friends visited and ate cream pics Thursday the cooking group decorated Christmas cookies Later in the afternoon Jeana James' clogging group furnished a dancing program Friday the residents had their daily exercise group and ate their Friday popcorn treat A Christmas movie was shown to some residents while others played card bingo We want to thank all you wonderful people who have been so good to share of yourselves this Christmastime with our residents You make their lives more fulfilling Merry Christmas from each resident to you Our family Christmas party for residents and families will be December 23 at 4 pm The Eldon and Rose Mclff family will present a musical program after which Santa will visit and sing with residents and families A light luncheon will be served TV Wedding Cakes Elegant affordable cakes Let us create a wedding cake or your special day We cover all of Central Utah Our shop is in Manti Call (801) Come Enjoy After Christmas Sale Prices BEFORE Christmas! Ask for Donna 1 - £vEij Wedding li Sjiecia RICHFIELD jCtt ui maHt youu iffiaiaf loo! 896-8J5- See ter Monday night Ray Smith was at the center to sing Christmas songs and laugh and tell jokes with the residents It was a fun family night Chocolate lolTee bars made earlier in the day by the cooking group were served after the program t close at 4 pm Dec 24 We will be closed through Jan st 44 W 100 N 4 You in 19971 528-795- 6 DecemI)er December 18 NSHS BBB Wayne GVHS BBB against Parowan at home JV 5:15 and Varsity at 7 pm NSHS Wrestling against Juab at home 6 pm & 7 pm Social Security Rep will be at Job Service from 10-pm 15 E 100 S Richfield December 19 GVHS Wrestling Morgan Gunnison High School Christmas Concert 7 pm in the GVHS Auditorium J will begin at December 20 an at 3:30 JV at 5:1 5 NSHS BBB and Varsity at 7 pm NSHS Wrestling Panguitch “The Littlest Angel” Theatre performance at 7 pm at the Richfield High School Auditorium December 21 GVHS Piute Wrestling Tournament "The Littlest Angel” Theatre performance at the Richfield High School Auditorium pm at December 23 “A Simple Christmas” Celebration 180 W 400 S Richfield The Old Church Reception Hall Asking $1 admission and Christmas giving donations accepted All Sevier County churches are contributing to the event School Holiday vacation begins December 24 Salina Sun and Gunnison Valley News will be delivered on Tuesday a day early to wish you a Merry Christmas Manti LDS Temple is closed for the Holiday The Temple will be closed Dec 24 - 26 and Dec 28 - January 1 It will be open Dec 27 for living ordinances at 8:30 am session and marriages and sealings by appointment December 25 Merry Christmas! December 28 NSHS is holding their alumni basketball tournament For more information contact: Coach Gladwell at home or school December 30 First Annual Blackhawk Championship Jr Rodeo (ages Monday at 6 pm deadline to enter is December27 For or a list of events and entry forms contact Sherrie Denise Entry fee will vary by event Spectator admission: Adults $4 Kids age six to twelve $2 under six free December 31 New Year’s Eve at the Blackhawk! CRC rodeo at 8 pm afterwards a dance to two live bands (one country one rock) admission $1 7 at the door or $1 5 advance tickets at Shirt Stop (Richfield) Burns Saddlery (Salina) Loa Builders (Loa) and Horseshoe Mountain Lodge (Mt Pleasant) January 2 Area students return to school January 4 1997 “Yes you can mile walk Starts at 10 Registration at 9:30 am Will MARCIA'S and Clayton Crane Mayfield News theme 5 2 Alaska Community Calendar Virginia flurora News Cindy flndreason Sun Page and Audry’s daughter Meloney who is a student at Weber College Dinner guests Sunday at the home Springville Scott and Lila Bartholomew and of Wendell and Melba Mellor were their son Brent and wife Carla and family spent the weekend in Las Vechildren and Glen Lee of Ephraim gas with parents Burt and Hattie Bender The Relief Society Christmas Visiting with Dean and Darlene party was held Wednesday night DeBartholomew Sunday were Paul and cember A good crowd attended a Pam Braithwaiic of Salina lovely luncheon was served and a Richard and Ann I larrop spent last musical program was presented by week in Las Vegas with daughter Brent Dailey and family They sang Christmas Annette and Robert Newman and chilmany of the beautiful dren Visiting Saturday and Sunday songs Everyone enjoyed the evening with the Harrops were their We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Audry Harrop of Eagle River Elder J J Miller will return from serving in the Taiwan Taichung Mission on Christmas Eve He will be porting on his mission in the Salina 4th Ward on December 29 at 9 am J J is the son of Steve and Judy Miller of Salina tunities available to the students of this Gunnison Valiev NewsSalina Ruby Hammond tit was made at the association's 1996 Fayette News '"X Taiwan The announcement Cincinnati Ohio 18 run in the Winter” 5K Run and One Salina race $15 includes am at JJWD Hardware day of The SunNews will publish the Community Calendar each week for events in our area Please submit your event by 5 p m Thursday to the Salina or Gunnison office or mail your item to: Attention Community' Calendar Salina SunGV News PC) Box 85 Salina UT 8765-- or fax No events will be token by phone to or XiVZj1 tVAY” V t Yi n Thank You The family of Junior Lund sincerely appreciate the prayers kind words visits food and the beautiful flowers sent Thanks to Dr Kim Beck her staff and the Gunnison Valley Hospital staff for the kindness shown the past two years Shelly Connie Janet and Jeff W7rWr7T(7I7IT7xVilVlVl'lo'‘ytt("uvii'rt7uT!T7n7?7i iannn?i |