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Show r T Page 12 - August 10. 1993 Education iCIintah Basin Standard Farm Bureau Talent Find to be held soon There is a five minute The Farm Bureau Talent Find panist tapes. on time limit each number. will be held Monday, August 23, at Participants compete in four age 7:00 p.m. at the Duchesne High divisions, based on the oldest School Auditorium. Participants in the group, as of performer, can compete with vocal or instruDecember 31, 1993. mental numbers, dances, novelty The age divisions are: routines, readings or dramatic Beginner years old a presentations. All participants Junior years old must be amateurs. Intermediate: 7 years old A participant is defined as one to 0 Seniors: years old accomfour performers, excluding last year cannot from Winners is panists (one accompanist permitsame the in age division ted per participant). Atkinson compete this year. Sound System will be used for Beginners will compete at the those using microphones or accom 0-s- ix 7-- 13-1- 18-3- Census of Agriculture releases public use files The Commerce Departments Census Bureau is making available a Public Use File (PUF) based on a ten percent sample of all from the 1987 Census of Agriculture. This file provides a set of selected data items at the micro level to meet analysts and researchers needs while maintaining ftrma-ranch- es Drillteam earns award The Altamont Larriettes attended USA Camp in Logan in July where they received an excellent overall rating, as well as an outstanding teamwork award. The team was also invited to participate in the Stadium of Fire production at BYU Cougar Stadium where they performed with 500 drill team girls from all over the State of Utah. EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEIVED BY AHS DRILLTEAM(1 to r) Top: Heather Henry, Shayna Marshall, Sicily Jensen, Tami Jessen (drill mistress), Tori Oman (president), Susie Atwood and Holly Mathews. Center: Marti Dastrup (drill mistress), Jessica Hall (vice president), Cassie Thayne and Raqucl Christensen. Front: Tammi Mitchell, Codi Liddell, Racqucl Fisher (secretary) and Misty Jessen. Not pictured Kim Dunsmore. Individuals, organizations receive awards at societys annual meeting awards: Hugh C. Garner and Amy Allen Price, both of Salt Lake; and Douglas D. Alder, St. George. Some 230 individuals attended the Historical Society annual g presentation meeting for a of papers relating to Utahs, military history. General topics includWorld ed the Utah War of 1857-5War II, military leaders, the Utah National Guard, Utahs Medal of and folklore of the military experience. The days activities concluded with a tour of Memory Grove monuments and the Utah Vietnam Memorial. day-lon- 8, The Board of State History presented a variety ofawards to 24 individuals and organizations from across the state at the 41st'annual meeting of the Utah State Historical Society held at the Salt Lake Hilton Friday, July 16. The presentations were made at a luncheon honoring the award winners, according to Max J. Evans, Historical Society directin'. Joseph H. Francis, Morgan, Utah, was made an honorary life member of the society for his years of distinguished service to the state in the cause of history. He helped found the Morgan County Historical Society and has also worked to secure passage by the legislature of several bills, including House Bill 100 which provides matching funds to the counties for the research and writing of a county history series to be published as part of the Utahs statehood centennial celebration in 1996. Service award winners include Ruby Morgan, Salt Lake, who was cited for donating hundreds of artifacts to the societys museum; the Western Military History Association far its contribution to the preservation of the states military history and to an exhibit at the state capitol relating to the battleship USS Utah: Glen E. Brown, Coalville, who as a state representative worked for passage of the Centennial County History Program; and Kennecott Corporation for its generous support of museum exhibits, conferences and teaching kits. Media awards were presented to Layne Miller, Price, a journalist and photographer who has written extensively about the history and prehistory of Carbon and Emery counties; Richard S. Van Wagoner, Lehi, who has written a history of Lehi and continues to contribute historical features of the local newspaper; Terry Tempest Williams, Salt Lake, author of six books, including the critically acclaimed Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place: and A. J. "Jeff Simmonds, Logan, who has written over 800 newspaper columns on the history of Cache Valley. The Cathedral of the Madeleine received a historic preservation award in recognition of the success- ful seven-yea- r restoration of the historic Catholic edifice on South Temple in Salt Lake. The Utah Heritage Foundation was also recognized with a historic preservation award for leading two mqjor bills to passage during the 1993 legislative session that will help preserve historic Main streets in Utah and help individuals rehabilitate historic homes. Judith Greenhalgh, Salt Lake, received an antiquities award for her many hours of volunteer service to the cause ofUtah paleontology. Four heritage awards were given at the meeting. The recipients were Neil Davis, North Ogden, for the n collection and restoration of farm equipment and for sharing the technical skills associated with these implements; the Roy Historical Foundation for the establishment of the Roy City Swanson Historical Museum; the ATTENTION! horse-draw- Pageant Queens, Models, Dancers TALENT Matt Warner Chapter of E Clamp-u- s Vitus in Price, for purchasing and installing 14 permanent historic plaques and monuments in Carbon and Emery counties; and Adele Weiler, Salt Lake, for 20 years of service in bringing historic preservation education to Utah teachers and students. The Richard D. Poll teadier award was presented to Janet Wilcox, Blanding, for involving her students at San Juan High School in numerous history-relate-d projects, including the Utah State History Fair and the local history 5; Michelle Miles, 738-252- 6; 454-399- 3; The entry deadline is August 20. or Eileen Potter, 738-564- 0. Reunion to be held soon annual reunion in Bismarck, North Reunions Dakota, September are held annually to honor the Americans who served in the Battle of the Bulge and remember those who sacrificed their, lives in this battle. VBOB is an international nonprofit organization which is composed of members who served in the World War II battle which rebuffed Hitler's strongest offensive and turned the tide of the.war, their friends and family members, and history buffs. In its existence VBOB has enrolled over 11.000 members. It affords members the opportunity to renew and develop friendships, exchange information and assist in initiating efforts to see that this battle is never forgotten. The Battle of the Bulge has been called by many "Americas greatest battle." It was fought during the bitter cold and snow of the heavily-froste-d Ardennes area of eastern Belgium and northern Luxembourg from December 16, 1944 through January 25, 1945. Six hundred thousand American soldiers fought in this great battle with 81,000 resulting casualties, including 19.000 killed. General Patton, while speaking to his generals on the strategy for the battle, said, "If we live through this one, be forever grateful that you have brought with you, one of lifes greatest 15-1- 8. Only Memory d 548-265- 738-263- issued for the 1987 Census of Agriculture series entitled, "Specialty Publications and Public Use Files." Also included on are data from six this "State additional publications: Level Public Use Elies," "Agricultural Economics and Land Ownership Survey (1988)," "Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey (1988)," "Government Payments and Market Value of Agricultural Products Said," "Census ofHorticultural Specialties (1988)," and the "ZIP Code Tabulations of Selected Items." (CD-RO- CD-RO- M 11-ye- ar Data from the State Level Public Use Files are available on diskette on a basis from the Agriculture Division, Bureau of moments!" December 16, 1994 will mark Census, Washington, DC 20233 or the 50th anniversary of the Battle call (800) 523-321of the Bulge. Many plans have been made for this observance. St. The "Specialty Publications and Louis, Missouri, has been chosen Public Use Files" may be for these special commemorative purchased far $150 prepaid from the ceremonies. Data User Service Division, CustomFor further information, write to er Services, Bureau of the Census, VBOB, P.O. Bax 11129-P- , Arling22210-212Washington, DC 20233 or call (301) ton, 5. CD-RO- 763-410- Virginia 9. 0. Tnngntine Blue Mountain Shadows. She received a $150 stipend provid-e- d by Dr. and Mrs. Poll, Provo. Albert Winkler, Orem, received the military history award, which includes a $200 stipend from an endowment provided by Amy Allen Price. Winkler was cited for his article "The Ute Mode of War in which was the Conflict of 1865-68- " published in the fall 1992 issue of Utah Historical Quarterly. Three other publications awards were presented to authors of articles appearing in Utah Histori cal Quarterly during 1992. The Dale L. Morgan award far the best scholarly article went to G. Cl ell Jacoe, Las Vegas, for The Phantom Pathfinder: Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera and His Expedition"; the Morris S. Rosenblatt award far the best article of general interest went to Audrey M. Godfrey, Logan, for her study of frontier army lift, "Home Hungry Hearts"; and the Nick Yengich Memorial editor's choice award was given to Bradley W. Richards, Ogden, fur "Charles R. Savage: The Other Promontory Photographer." Each award carried a stipend of $100 provided by Mr. and Mrs. Nick Papanikolas, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodman and the family of Nick Yengich, respective-- ly. Three retiring members of the Board of State History were honored with distinguished service SEARCH Legacy Models Honor-winner- Disk-Rea- participate an evening of entertainment. To enter or for mare information, please call Jessica Peatross, Nancy Moan, or 8 The Veterans ofthe Battle ofthe Bulge, Inc. (VBOB), will hold its 12 confidentiality of the individual data from the 1987 census. There are 108 different economic and demographic data variables available. Included are data on land use, value of sales, selected expenditures, government payments, business structure, crop acres, livestock and poultry inventories, Standard Industrial Classification, and characteristics of farm operators. Most data variables are categorical with no geographic identification. This public use file is in the 2nd Compact county Talent Find only. Winners of Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions must compete at the state fair Saturday, September 18. Although you do not have to be a Farm Bureau member to compete locally, winners must join to compete at the state fair (cost is $45.00 far a family membership). The Talent Find is free to the public. Everyone is encouraged to or come out and watch Salt Lake City Searching for new faces. Don't miss the opportunity. Don't let your talent flounder. L.A. and N.Y Available Photo's & Resume Legacy Models 1120 E. Fort Union Blvd. Midvale, Ut. 84047 Pre-teewelcome and children from 3 years old Training available Agents & Directors from across the world. Desire to look beautiful & confident? Expreienced Talent Welcomed ns i-- S- Lemon crafted this THOUSANDS OF STITCHES-Loui- se quilt for the UBIC Arts and Crafts show. The background surrounding the decorative piecing is filled in with thousands of tiny stitches. Bcst-of-Sho- w New board selected Governor Leavitt has. selected nine Utahns to serve on the School and Institutional Trust Lands Advisory Board. Appointed to serve an Tom Bachtell, Daryl Barrett, Curt Burnett, William Christensen, Barbara Hjelle, Louise Liston, John Neuhold, Scott Robertson and Robert Wood. They must be con- -' firmed by the stote Senate,. "I am extremely pleased with . the composition and balance of the board," Governor Leavitt said. "The members have a great deal of expertise and a diversity of perspectives. They are to deal with the critically important issues involved in effectively managing trust lands." The board will initiate studies, hold public hearing and propose legislation concerning this best structure, management scheme and operational policies for managing the school trust lands. "The public input part of the process is essential, and we strongly encourage citizens to participate," said Ted Stewart, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources which oversees the management of trust lands. The trust lands were granted to the state by the federal government at the time of statehood to support public schools. Financial benefit comes from mineral and surface use leases and from sale or disposition of these special purpose trust lands. r- - well-equipp- Natalic Todd, daughter of Craig and Freda Todd, has received the award of Whos Who Among American High School Students for the year 1992-9She is currently a senior at Union High School. 3. |