Show Salina Missionary Mews First-ev- er Blackhawk Old-Tim- e fiddle contest set for Nov 7 8 & Judges will be performing at some point during the contest Davis said she has received numerous calls from fiddlers on theWasatch Front and from neighboring states who are interested in competing The contest is Saturday November 8 but the fun starts the n ight before at a free jam session for contestants and judges from 6 to 8 pm on Friday Davis said fiddle guitar banjo and Violet M and Ray H Kimmel Kimmels to serve in Winnipeg Canada Mission Ray H Kimmel and Violet M Kimmel of Gunnison Utah Gunnison Stake have been called to serve in the Winnipeg Canada Mission at Ft Ou Appelle Saskatchewan Canada on a Lamanite preserve They will speak in Gunnison Second Ward Non ember 2 1045 am All friends and family are invited to attend They are leaving November 5 for the MTC in Provo Ray and Violet will celebrate their 40th anniversary on November 13 What better way to celebrate than a mission Jason R Massey from Gresham Oregon will be Rayand Violet'sgrandson going on a mission the same day He will be serving in the Ogden North Mission Jason ill be at his grandparents on November and be there till he leaves the mom ing of the 5 th for the MTC with the Kimmels Taylor called to Macon GA Mission Elder Rustin D Taylor has been called to serve in the Macon Georgia Mission He will enter the mission training center on November 5 1997 and will spend 4 weeks there for added assignment A farewell will be held Sunday November 2 at 9 ani in the Fayette Chapel Elder Taylor is the son of DeRay Taylor of Kaysville and Wayne and Caroldine Gilbert of Fayette He is a graduate of Gunnison High and LDS Seminary in 1997 Christensen to serve in Argentina Mendoza Mission Kathrine Christensen has received her mission call from The Church of Saints to Jesus Christ of serve in the Argentina Mendoza Mission She isthe daughterof Dr Jan and Ruth Christensen of Gunnison Sister Christensen is a 1994 gradu- ate of Gunnison Valley High School ' and a She has seminary graduate been attending BYU majoring in zoology and minoring in French Sister Christensen is a member of the Gunnison Second Ward She and her family will present the Sacrament meeting program on November 2 at 10:50 am in the Gunnison Stake Center All friends and family are vited to attend She will enter the MTC on November 5 1997 Kathrine Christensen Fiddle lovers are invited to "come see for free" as some of Utah's finest Blackhawk perform at the fiddle contest on November 7 & 8 at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina Two nationally recognized fiddlers have agreed to judge the competition which according to contest chairman Patti Davis of Venice w ill add instant credibility to the first contest in this area Denna Scott from West Valley Utah State Fiddle City is a r judge Champion and is a at some of the most prestigious fiddle competitions in the nation Mark Watts of Layton is a former Utah State champion and member of the bluegrass band "Fire on the Mountain" mandolinplayerswillperform together in this musical that isopen to the public at no charge The contest set to begin at pm on Saturday November 8 is also free to spectators and will feature four fiddle divisions plus guitar mandolin and banjo open competitions is as follows: The contest Small Fry Fiddlers (age 2 and under) Banjo Open Junior fiddlers (age Guitar Open: Adult fiddlers (age Mandolin Open and Senior fiddlers (age 50) The fiddling will be followed both nights by the CRC Championship deo finals at 8 pm Fiddle events are free to spectators: tickets to the rodeo may be purchased For more infonnation call Special Events Et 257 Elderly still targeted for telemarketing fraud USU— Everyone is susceptible to ily member that they have been swindled telemarketing fraud How e er the eld"Most elderly adults grew up in an erly are often targeted more specifically for this type of crime because era when those try ing to help you were they are less likely to admit they have to be trusted" Gorham says "They been swindled have a hard time hanging up on those According to Liz Gorham Utah who speak to them with kindness and State Extension family resource manprom ise big rewards for tak ing advanagement specialist research contage of their offer" she says ducted by the American Association Gorham says these are the warnfor Retired Persons (AARP) states ing signs fam ily members should look that most older adults are not aware for if they suspect a fam ly member is that telemarketing fraud is a crime involved in a fraudulent telemarketing Only 2 percent of the older population scheme: Large amounts of mail thinks that telemarketing fraud exists offering free prizes and investment It is a crime that collects $40 billion opportunities 2) Frequent phone calls from strangers 3)Frequent stops or annually “As many as 60 percent of all cases receipts from private courier firms 4) involve the elderly” Gorham says Secretive behavior in which the indi“Fraudulent telemarketers play upon vidual acts nervous when the phone a person's loneliness greed ‘chasing rings the rainbow’ and fear of exposure When family members do discover Most common scams targeting women that their loved onehas been swindled are those offering large cash prizes they often cannot believe they could requesting that they send some up- be so gullible she says They are anfront money to cover taxes shipping gry and often inappropriately accuse and handling or a processing fee” the elderly person of misuse of funds “Men are most commonly targeted To be most effective in dealing with for scams involving investment older adults involved in telemarketing licenses gem stones fraud “speak in a quiet private place oil wells foreign currency and all ask respectfully for information and kinds of commodities)" be supportive” Gorham says Gorham says former myths about “Those victimized experience older telemarketing victims (that they ger and fear and lack control over the were isolated confused lonely situation They don't need someone were replaced in their latest accusing them of misuse of their own findings with indications that victims funds Make helpful suggestions such are relatively affluent educated as getting their phone number changed formed and active Telemarketing andor calling the National Fraud fraud victims were categorized as: formation Center" she says Naive (8 percent) Likes to Buy (II The National Fraud Information percent) Polite and Vulnerable (14 Center PO Box 65868 Washington percent ) You Can't Fool Me (30 DC 20035 hnp:'www fraudorg percent) and Open to Anything (37 was established to counteract this problem They handle 200 to 300 major percent) When telemarketing fraud does fraud cases a day providing consumer take place it is difficult for family information advice to victims members to convince an elderly fam iNvrmnoNS tdiFTTlto For Reading! Come in and ce cur collec- wedding invitation by We’re me you’ll like (Stylart their quality elegance and low tion of afcxim ha price The Stylatt the laigcfit selection available Your bed Styhrt Dealer Gunnison Valley News Salina Sun 49 & Main 3 tnGunnwon and 1 Main 9283111 or in r £ FRIDAY SATURDAY - NOVEMBER - NOVEMBER GUNNISON 600 VALLEY SOUTH MAIN - HIGH GIFTS DECORATING ACCESSORIES DIPPED SOUPS - SALADS CHOCOLATES 29 1997 Page &Bna Till 5 Community Calendar October 29 Playoffs Thursday October 30 Snow Women's Volleyball at home against College of Southern at 7 pm "House of Horror" at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina Spook alley from 6 to 9 pm Admission $3 per person Friday October 31 Halloween "House of Horror" at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina Spook alley from 6 to 9 pm Admission $3 per person Dance to follow Hosted by NSHS Drill Team For more information call Cindy Noyes State Volleyball at UVSC Snow Women's Volleyball at home against Ricks at 1 pm Saturday November 1 Snow College Football against Mesa CC at home Play begins 1:30 pm Salina Lion's Club newspaper pickup in Salina Have bundles curbside by 9 am Tuesday November 4 Election Day November 5 6 7 8 Snow College Theater begins their season with Romeo and Juliet Season tickets are only $1 9 or $1 75 for children or seniors Get your tickets by calling Wednesday Gunnison Volleyball Novembers Wednesday Snow College Women's Volleyball at home against Dixie s at 7 pm Thursday November 6 Education Conference in Richfield focusing on problems middle evident during school 10 am to 3 pm at SVATC Conference Center at 800 West 200 South For more information call Debbie Larsen at November 6 7 & 8 NSHS presents "Twelve Dancing Princesses" beginning e at 7 pm Tickets available at the high school or at Video for $350 adultsstudents and $250 for children under 12 The Friday performance features a Renaissance Feast for an additional $5 For more info call the school at CRC Season Championship finals at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina beginning at 8 pm each night For more info call Tickets available at Burns Saddlery Salina Drug or in Richfield at the IFA The Tack Shak or Shirt Stop November 7 & 8 Mistletoe Mall full of quality gifts and decorating accessories Begins Friday from 5 to 9 pm at Gunnison Valley High School and continues on Saturday from 0 to 5 pm Also enjoy bakery goods soup salads and hand dipped chocolates For more info call Karen at Blackhawk Old Time Fiddle Contest at Blackhawk Arena in Salina Jam session from 6 to 8 pm on Friday--ncharge Contest begins at pm on Saturday also free to spectators and will feature four fiddle divisions plus guitar mandolin and banjo open competitions For more information call Sevier Ext 257 Special Events at Saturday November 8 Gunnison Valley LDS Stake Harvest Ball 8 pm Snow College Football against Dixie at home Game begins at 1:30 pm Tuesday November 11 Veterans Day Saturday November 15 “A Taste of Christmas” holiday craft display in Monroe Call Martha Ellis for more information at Friday December 5 Country Music Star Kevin Sharp to perform concert in the Blackhawk Arena in Salina Begins at 8 pm Tickets at Burns Saddlery Shirt Stop or by credit card by calling To submit your event for the Community Calendar send your information by mail to Community Calendar Salina SunG V News PO Box 185 or us at or fax to Gunnison UT 84634 newsa getelconet No events will be taken by phone “ Community newspapers can and do play a critical role in building and sustaining communities While the shape and nature of newspapers may change dramatically in thefuture the value of communities will remain constant Community newspapers have been building communities for hundreds ofyears ” The University Center at Richfield will hold a Semester Conversion Seminar 7 at 5:30 pm Faculty advisors will be present to answer questions and address concerns Plan on attending Public Invited 200 South 800 West 4 Follow the signs! 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