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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. October 2. 1991 - Pace 11 UMTA V 4. - if'"', i - ? begins its new year The Uintah Basin Chapter ofthe Utah Music teachers association (UMTA), held its first meeting of the 1991-9- 2 year on Tuesday, at the home of 17, September Annette Byrne. Following a delicious potluck dinner, new UMTA officers were named, and the monthly agenda and goals for the year were discussed. Those appointed to positions were: Kris Davis, President; Annette Byrne, Marie Wilding, Secretary; Carla Cleavinger, Publicity; Eleanor Marshall, Spring Festival Chairman; Jacqui King, Recital Chairman; Cynthia Student Achievement Chairman; and Tanna White, Student r f ,v Vice-Preside- Foun-tain- e, Achievement UMTA is organized for all music teacher who would like to improve their teaching skills, keep abreast MR. TRICKS-Al- an Tilovc, a former physical education teacher, now entertains children as juggler extraordinaire through the National School Assembly program. Mr. Tricks visited Basin Schools last week, reminding students they can do anything if they make up their minds to succeed. Ncola Elementary sent word that they also enjoyed a Utah Opera Company production of "The Emporcrs New Gothcs." These traveling assemblies e allow students in the Basin many encounters with cultural events and entertainment wonders. first-tim- Ute History class offered at UHS during fall quarter For tha first time in years Ute History is being offered at Union High School, though on a trial bans. Mrs. Norma Denver teaches the class first period for twenty seven Native American students. The class is funded through Title V money and therefore is only offered to Native American students. The class covers times through present day conditions of the Ute Tribe. Mrs. Denver explained that the class could be offered at Tabiona, Altamont and Duchesne high schools if someone was available to teach the class. She already developed and pie-histor- ic ownership. To be eligible, the form must have remained in the hands of the same fondly line, from father, to son or daughter, to son or daughter, and so forth. Assumption of ownership Association (MTNA) conventions. Members include piano, voice and instrumental teachers. UMTA meetings will be held "every fourth Tuesday at 7:30 PM, with the location varying. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 22nd at Carla Cleavinger1! home in Vernal. Anyone interested in joining UMTA should contact 4 in RooseKris Davis at or velt, or Annette Byrne, 4 in Vernal. Marie Wilding The Roosevelt 4th Ward young and leaders came and visited with residents on a one to one basis. Those participating were Nikki Murray, Angie Fieldsted, Doni Taylor, Candance Taylor, Jennie Neilson, Mindy Palmer, Tracy Long, Heather Long, Camille Heaton, Pepper Daniels, Brooke Bigler, Jessica Ross, Vicky Winter-toBene Taylor, Dard Hales and Mary Lee Burton. The residents expressed their appreciation to the above for taking time out and visiting with them. The tingles consisting of Stephanie Todd, Amber Womack, Curt Dustin, Sam Kettle and Jackie Doherty, came and visited the residents. The residents enjoyed the stories and the tinging, women 722-552- 789-724- 2 789-724- n, outline. Five guest speakers including Luke Duncan, Richard Jenks, Larry Ce 88 pooch, Laura Arrowchis and Robert Chapoose have already addressed the class this year. Two field trips are planned. One will be a trip to Meeker, Colorado. Principal Loyd Burton and the JOM counselors and tutors at Union High have been extremely supportive and helpful to get the class set in motion at Union High. "Perhaps the class can be offered to non Indian-st- u dents if the district is interested in supporting the class for following quarters," Denver suggested. longest membership family-lin- e SHOW-Rcsidc- expanded the course description and Farm Bureau searches for To help the Utah Farm Bureau Federation celebrate it's 75th anniversary, the Duchesne County Farm Bureau is holding a contest to locate file person with the most years of membership in Farm Bureau in this area, and the oldest ownerform in single family-lin- e ship in the county. According to John Swaaey, president of the Duchesne County Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau members locally are being invited to enter these contests, in an effort to surface winners in these two contests. "We believe there may be same people in the county who have been members of Farm Bureau as many as 4045 years," Swaaey said. "The number of years of Farm Bureau membership do not need to be consecutive. We're simply looking for that person who has the greatest total number of years of membership." Swasey also said all farmers and ranchers in the area, whether Farm Bureau members or not, are encouraged to enter the contest to find the oldest form in single nts HAT at the Cedar Crest Convalescent Center enjoyed an old fashioned hat show last Wednesday night of methods and repertoire, and have the comradarie and support of other teachers. Monthly meetings are designed to help fulfill these goals. Several UMTA recitals will be held throughout the year; students of members may also participate in Spring Festival and Student achievement Day. Members may also attend State and National Music Teachers National in county by a uncle, aunt, cousin or in-lawould render the farm ineligible to win. "Utah was settled in 1847, and many forms and ranches were established within five years or so w Swasey said. thereafter," "We some of these long-tim- e single-lin- e family forms may be in our county, and we want to find the oldest of these," he said. All entries, which have been believe mailed to farm and ranch members, or may be picked up form Farm Bureau Insurance offices, must be returned to the county president by October 25, to be eligible. Only those entries mailed in or otherwise received by the county by that date will be considered for the awards. The decision by the county Farm. Bureau is final. At the conclusion of the contest, local winners will be selected and awards presented. Local winners will then be entered in the state contest, with state winners being announced at the 75th annual meeting of the Utah Farm Bureau 2 in Salt Federation, November Lake City. For more information, contact or file Farm Swasey at Bureau Insurance offices in Roosevelt: 7224990, or Duchesne: Senior Corner v tri-sta- Over 60 dancers attended the Tuesday night dance, we were happy to see Arda man afield back. The music was great Don Smith, who substituted for Arda last week, had a heart attack. New dancers were Harry and Carey Thayne, and George Miller, Sr., formerly of Oklahoma but now a residence of Roosevelt Hollis Hullinger announced the "Deer Hunters Ball" on October 15 and the Halloween party will be held October 29. We are sorry to hear Ovirda (Hayes) Curfew underwent surgery last week at the Cottonwood Hospital. She is doing much better according to relatives in Jensen. Other activities at the center will be a committee meeting October 15 at IKK) p.m. and Governor's conference on October 16 in Salt Lake City. On October 15 the noon luncheon will be turkey and October 22 it will be vegetable beef Marian Riegler, Dorothy Navinick, Helen Cluff, Rochele Tnreger, Ellen Rawlings, and Marion Behunin. The "Ole Time Fiddlers" entertain the second Monday of each month. The youth volunteers this month were Mark, Tammy, Nathaniel and Jonathan Stanley. New residents at the home include Leora Jones, Vernal, and Anna JohnBon, Roosevelt Corrine Shavanaux, Ft. Duchesne, was readmitted. New employees arc Gwen Serawop, Trent Tuefl, Joni Anderson, Kathy Acosta and June Murray. Prize winners during games included Cliff Wold, Kate Slaugh, Francis Ankerpont and Marian Riegler. Prizes, donated by the public, were appreciated by the winners. Donations are always Juanita welcome. Lugcnbcel "Employccc of the Month" Would you know how to escape if a fire started atschool? At work? While on vacation? accompanied by Ms. Womack on the piano. Wednesday night the residents enjoyed an old fashioned hat show. Hats ranging from early 1900b to 1986 were modeled by Jackie Doherty, Alta. Kettle, Stephanie Todd, Virginia Smith, Kate Slaugh, Community Symphony The first rehearsal for the d Community Symphony Orchestra was held Thursday, September 19, in the auditorium at newly-forme- Uintah High School. Thirty-on- e musicians met to join their skills in this new venture, and the outcome was delightful. Any high school-agor adult musicians in the Batin who are interested in the experience of playing in a symphony orchestra are invited to participate. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Uintah High School. The conductor, John Priest, has 15 years experience as a symphony percussionist; has worked as pit percussionist inn several musicals, and for the Jerry Van Dyke show, and is a former Idaho State University Band President. He has taught music, and is currently the Fire Prevention Week e Btew. Thursday, bingo was well attended. Beth Felter was back. Her brother, Merrill Paxman, came with her and enjoyed learning how to play bingo. He is 88 years old. Halloween has already come to the center. Come out and see the unique painting and decorations. "Thought for the week": Take time to play... it is the secret of youth. K-1- 2 Uintah High School and Vernal Junior High band teacher. The symphony is organized October 6-1- 2, No matter where you are, take a few moments to look around you and plan how you would get out if a fire started. For example, if you're in an unfamiliar building, locate the exit doors nearest you and make sure your exit path is clear. When riding in an airplane, listen carefully to the emergency evacuation advice and then count the number of seats 1991 between you and the closest exits in case you have to find them in the dark. When staying overnight at someones home, be sure you know two ways out of the rooms youll use. And most importantly, develop and practice a fire escape plan for your home with your entire family. Being prepared before a fire makes sense. It could save your life. m National Fire Protection Association through the Community Schools Program and the Uintah Arts nfm- - Quincy, MA Council. Thin ml 02269-910- 1 is ixjiiU'itmUvi as a puhlw .wrvne by Unu ptihlitmLion. 20-2- 738-562- 9, Duchesne County Hospital Fitness Center FOR SALE! Memberships Availahle: Stair Climber Hot Tub Treadmill Sauna Exercycles Universal Weights Program Consultation Aerobics Hours: The Center is available for use during the following hours: 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Drive Quad Runner Accepting bids until Thursday, October 10th, 1991, Duchesne County Mosquito Abatement Distirct Office, Roosevelt, Utah 84066, or send to P.O. Box 1951, Roosevelt, Utah 84066. 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