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Show a (Ha Thursday, IhM My 18, 1WI Now Place and Whats Happening Is Great! Its the If canyon walla could talk they would tell tales of the days when Uintah Youth Camp was alive with children and of the great silence of ten years when only occasional visitors viewed the dripping Iint of the sturdy buildings and added bits of litter to the unkept grounds. But the canyon is once again echoing the laughter of children, the shouts of youth the buildings have a fresh coat of paint and the flag waves in the grassy circle where brush and weeds once ruled. It was a lot of work to get this dace ready to open, and some of it isnt finished yet, Mike Jackson, camp director, said, But we feel good about what's going on here this summer - its been worth it. Talk of opening the youth camp turned to serious business last spring and, through the efforts of the Ute Tribe, Bureau of Indian Affairs, University of Utah Social Work Center, USU Extension Service, and Reservation communities, renovation was underway in May. Volunteers, Public Health Service employees, and tribal maintenance people joined forces to return the bright, inviting atmosphere to the camp buildings and grounds. On June 18 the first campers arrived many of accompanied by counselors whom first visited the camp as campers themselves when it was established by the Ute Tribe in 1958. Camp directors Bob Angle and Mike Jackson reported a fluxuating roll call of 80 to 100 children between the ages of 5 and 10 attending the day camp session. On the final day of the camp, the group was treated to a day in Salt Lake City where they visited Hogle Zoo, picniced in Liberty Park and were entertained at Lagoon Amusement Park. Jack-so- n said he hopes campers who turn out for the second session may have the COME ON IN - The waters great!" Exceedingly hot days have provided warm same treat but stated funds were dwindseated and ling and the budget may not permit it water for swimmers at Bottle Hollow Reservoir. Lance Thompson week The last lake to With a full day of planned activities and Burns were among Camp Nana Blah visitors the Richard between River three hearty meals provided for a mere group also canoed at Bottle Hollow as well as on the Duchesne session, the Randlett and Ouray. If your 5 to 16 and have the summer blahs, try Camp Nana $5 for the entire camp has depended mainly on outside Mah! two-wee- k two-wee- k funding. Including directors, the camp staffs 24 people. The meals are prepared and served by Winnie Harris, Eva Arrats, Lena Serawop and Herb Cuch. Waterfront director is Mary Robinson, a qualified lifeguard who lives in Whiterocks and attends the University of Utah. Anita Lindgren of Salt Lake City directs the music and campfire programs. Mark Miguel and Kathleen Chegup of the U of U Social Work Center are working as counselors at the camp as is Diane Darke a University of Utah graduate who conducts the arts and crafts classes. Also employed as counselors with one for each 10 children, are Rodrick and Darlene Groves, Stanford McCook, Hubert and Theresa Atwine, Maxine Serawop, Minnie Grant, and Shirley Rhodes, Gilford Lee and Huberts. Jack, all of whom have had basic first aid classes. Upkeep and maintenence of the camp is done by Ouray McCook Jr. and Ronald SHEPHERDS PIE - Is the evening dish being stirred up by Winnie' Harris who said Herb Cuch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Cuch, is her right hand in the kitchen. Completing the trio of cooks are Eva Arrats and Lena Serawop who staff the Head Start Kitchen during the school year. Cooking for a crowd is no chore for Williams. A visit to the camp will tell you the children, too, feel good about whats happening there. If you haven't signed up yet, you may do so at the Tribal Office or U of U Social Work Center, Fort Duch-esne. them! Try it. Youll like it!!! HEY! WHO TOOK MY SHOES? - If your tennis shoes are blue and white and you are an overnight camper - keep you eye on them. With a dozen pairs of shoes left to efry on the steps, things get confusing! Lena Duncan left Gayla Jack, Lfly Myore, Sandy Du Shane,' Faith Serawop and Lori Ann Cuch gave the Bulletin staff that advice when we, too, cooled our feet in the stream nearby. The girls are among the first campers to use the youth camp Approximately 100 day 18. June season launched the campers around-the-cloc- k. RISE AND SHINE - ALREADY?? The seven oclock rising hour occasionally and moans on the first morning when roommates have groans especially brings spent most of the first night chatting. Finding it difficult to get are Gayla Jack, Lena Duncan and Bernadine Tabbee. Flag ceremony begins at 745 each morning with breakfast at 8 oclock. POPULAR PLACE On camp is the Trading Post where the active campers get between meal goodies such as pop, candy, lemonade, Cleaning up the ice cream supply during the Bulletin staffsJtwiiMn from left Lynn Santio, Darwin Cuch, Christine Thompson, Lori Cuch and DuShane. Camp staffers behind the counter that afternoon were Theresa AtwhZ and Mir. Williams who said they are having a difficult time 8 PP nsp te of the three large meals a day served in the Mess Hall. -- |
