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Show LakesideCommunity LaJcrS08 FI&vtn Toesaay January jfii Philomels in tune for 26 years f In 773-700- January luc-Ja- y at IU a m. Blood pressure will be taken I ch. A from 10 to ;jo a nt. I he Iimi clinic is from noon to 3 p m. fall for an appointment on the (iH'l dime Seniors may now make appointments for help on rilling out their income ux forms. b WtST POINT - The sound und voices of Philomels Hells, a performing hiMory. fell silent this group with a month. After 7UO performances, the group has decided to retire. r ; The group has been together since 1970 when Dora Hbec gathered and rehearsed with the other sis women for a performance at a Relief Society program. Their blended voices struck a spintual chord which greatly added to the tone of the gathering. said By bee. The ensemble consisted of a double trio and an aecompanist. all from the West Point LDS 2nd Ward. At the time, they ranged in age from 32 to 38. e It was supposed to be a performance. but the group was asked again and again to sing for other organization and events. It beeame apparent that they cither had to begin turning requests down, or agree to HU the need. We never started out to formally organize, it just evolved as we got more and more requests," said Geraldine Farrell, trio leader. They started out as a singing group; the bells they're known for didn't come until later. The original double tho included organizer Dora Bybcc. Patsy Craythome. Jones. Geraldine Farrell. Iris liart. and Lola Sessions. Its not that they had d voices, but they exceptionally all shared a love of music and possessed the artistic ability to express themselves. Some found a higher purpose. I thought of singing as a good way to use my talents and time to serve the Lord," Farrell said. In 1970, they committed to form the Philomels (pronounced after the Greek symbol of love. They set up practice schedules, organized seasonal musical programs, made outfits, and began calen- 26-ye- seven-membe- r V:' 'Mr?1!- r-':V '.I ' J ' V-1- ' - J-- ttfy ( - Appointments are every Wednesday from I eh. 5 & X'mJ through April V Glaucoma screening will be done Wednesday from 1 1 a nt. . to I p.m. Utah's I Jilt governor quiz will be I riday at 11:43 a m. The 33 Alive defensive driver class will be taught I eh. 1 1 and 2. 1 he cost is 38. Call for a class reservation. A Valentine's Day rarty is slated I eb. 14. The center will be closed for President' Day. Feb. 17. The free blood pressure clinic is I eh. 18 from 10 to :30 a m, Hyde Lneore Tours will make a presentation on I eb.! 20 at 10 a.nt. There will be a health screening on I eh. 2 . The cost 1 one-tim- 1 is S7. The February birth Jay 1:30 a.m. Seniors with birthJjys should eall for a reservation. ty is Feb. 24 at well-traine- s) daring performances. When I graduated from college and married, I thought my performing days would be limited to singing to my children at home," Farrell said. At a time when most Utah women spent the majori- y of their time caring for home and fami- - performing offered them a valuable outlet, she said. Friendships, companionship, love and overall grade point average. When I caught them at the HOME LIGHT computer, it was the end of the term. I had interrupted Charles, Sheri Poe - Flora Lee, and Dino as they BernardI Mm Charles quickly lO&LlhinTirci checked for their final grades. Columnist they had been viewing and turnIt's a natural thing for kids to ed to me with the solicitous smile want to review their report cards of a jewelry store salesman. The school district's Web site before showing them to their parents. It didn't take me long to whee- has a new feature this year. dle out a confession. They hadn't After obtaining a personal;; The new Davis District Web been visiting irp'ornQgraphiq idejuificatipfl number," students site lets .them do i( electronically, Web site. They can access their school records. a full week before the paper rea recipe for a homemade Not only can they see which days port cards are issued. bomb or a designer drug. They they were recorded as tardy or The records are very detailed. hadnt even left the county. absent by each teacher, but they Each assignment is detailed, They were cruising the Davis can review detailed records of along with the student grade. At- tendance records in School Districttyeb site. , , , their grades on assignments and;junior high L sing-g- - S MM ot ng f.lHltall school district administration, and provides information on school board meetings and other events. Individual school schedules for sporting or academic events are found at the individual sehool sites. It's a wonderful service provided by the district, especially for the parents of teenagers, who time to check their grades. It's w ould rather eat a plateful of livlike haying (he 'opportunity for a" and. onions than be seen in the er confer- nightly parent-teachhallways with their parents. ence. Most schools even post inaddividual teacher's Check it out. If we wait for dresses.our students to tell us this Web site is out there, it could remain The Web site, http:www.da-vis.kl2.ut.ualso accesses the virtually unknown. I have the kids' ac- cess codes, I can go online any- . 544-12- 35 . See BELLS 9 Another Now that Autumn Glow Senior Citizens Center, 81 E. Center Street, Kaysvilie, ing time a chance to relax and grow, allows option teachers to post assignments on the Web, so that confused students can check to see what homework is due when. - follow- ups are on Feb. 28. elope J through the years. support Most of the women considered their and high school log each period each day, so that parents can monitor truant children. I J dev 1 Health screening Ringing a set of hand bells, the Philomels have disbanded as a performing group after 26 years togetlier. They are (from left) Dora Bybee. Renae Bodily. Etsena Jones, Geraldine T. Farrell. Patsy Craythome. Kathie Christensen, and Lillian Fisher. IN TUNE: lets kids scan their school records could smell the conspiracy as I entered the family room. My three teens, gathered around our home computer last week, were suddenly silent.! 1 1 LI-se- weren't-downloadi- f Heritage Senior Citizens Center, 562 S. 1000 Cast, 5 Clearfield, WooJ prepare clinic are the lirt I hurday and third By SALLY CAIE Web-sit- e drat SENIOR CALENDAR Davis County boil ringers performed 700 times before disbanding 1 er $, A Social Security number contest takes place 552-020- 2. A presentation on adding years to your life is at noon Wednesday. The Quilt Spinners will meet at 5 p.m. weight training begins Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Register in advance. The Alzheimer support group meets at 3 p.m. Feb. 5 is the beginning of the sweetheart contest for an Low-impa- ct Autumn Glow king and queen. They will be crowned at a Valentine's Day party. Reservations are required. See SENIORS8 ., X, VX .'S';' 18 Satellite Dish Parental lock-ou- t Digital Video & Audio The First Real .T Alternative to Cable is Here NOW!! Universal Remote Electronic TV Guide Over 100 Channels. Zero Down Conventional Includes Hardware, Installation, Snow Cover, Surge Protector, SO Channels of expanded basic and (5) HBOs and (3) CINEMAXs Antenna Required CALL NOW FOR INSTALLATION SLC METRO ; 269-828- 2 this month. Put the last four numbers of your Social Security number in the collection box at the center for a drawing. Rob Simonson is trying to start a senior band. Anyone interested mav cull him at DAVISWEBER 627-226- 6 YOUR SMALL. DtSH SPECIALIST UTAH COUNTY 373-226- 6 |