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Show December 7. I 1 Uintah Basin Standard 1 GnxLhtmas, Jlist d!ahvnq a By Amanda Basin LIFE W- - Pate 9 Jenkins The most festive and anticipated season of the year has finally arrived. With Christmas just around the corner, shopping carta are being balance in C'led high, the nears zero, and Christmas trees are being decorated. But what are the most popular items requested to appear beneath the tree? Diane Keilson, cashier at the Tqy Story, said that the most requested item has been Fokemon and atzzdzLncj it turicz! cards which the store cant keep in stock. She said that the most popuis a of the lar item last year, past this year. Other toys this season are Star Wars action figures and Nintendo 64. Of course, bicycles, yo-yo- highly-requeste- d board games, dolls, stuffed animals, fire trucks, and trains hare maintained their staying power on kids wish lists. As far as her own wish list goes, Diane isnt asking for much just her own Prince Charming. - e ANXIOUSLY AWAITING SANTAS LITTLE ANGEL -SANTA satisfied is Schow Reggie link Jaccy Nonhmp is as can hr far Santa to visit his that Santa will bring her the bouncAAc-abl- asex-citc- d ALL Tyler. Shea, and Sarah Thaync (pictured left to right) are all set on their Christmas wish list. Noah wants a semi that lights up and makes different sounds. Tyler wants another basketball to add to his already enormous collection. Shea would like a blow pen and a new soccer ball for her more athletic nature. Sarah really hopes that Santa will bring her an Easy Bake oven so that she can make goodies for the rest of her family. SET-No- ah, list includes ing Tiggcr and Rue toy she wants house. H: because she has been such a good girl toy cars, a tennis game, and a new soccer ball this year. Uhn-ama- s Dozens of Christmas angels help Christmas take flight ilecham By Cheryl Christmas angels are everywhere this time of year, angels who LOTS OF ANGELS-Moc- m Lake Electric contributed space on their tree displayed at the Enchanted Forest event for dozens of angels placed by Christinas Spirit Connection organizers. Sub for Santa Sub far Santa applications in Duchesne can be picked up at Kohl's, Al'a, First Security, Zions, and Helen snd Clint Parks (Parks Repair) 738-53- 1 L Servant Saturday Need Free Help??? Aride to the grocery store, leaves raked, projects around the house, babysitting, light car maintenance, Christmas shopping, etc? The Roosevelt Christian Assembly is having a Servant Saturday on December 1 1 . Call the church office, prior to the Dec. 1 1 with your name, address and type of help needed. This is a gift to you saying that Jesus Cares. 722-255- will help families less fortunate this season . if they are adopted by someone especially nice who likes to shore. One such angel tree popped up at the Enchanted Forest Christmas tree display this weekend. The tree was donated by Moon Lake Electric for the Christmas Spirit Connection, who in turn placed angels for the taking all over the boughs. Each angel names a need, and each child who the Connection assists receives four angels: one angel for shoes and socks; one for a kit and mittens; one for a coat; and one for a toy. The angels can be removed by someone gonewua of heart who will purchase the item and donate it to the Connection for distribution. The Christinas Connection has angel trees at Stewarts, Aloo, and Ben Franklin. There is also an an A Field Service Officer will be in Roosevelt on Monday, Dee. IS from 12 -- 1:30 p m. to assist you in understanding and applying for rightfiil VA benefits. This is a free service. The VFW Field Service officer will be working at the Roosevelt Workforce Office. tion volunteers, Adriana Ignacio and Leann Zappitello who are out and about soliciting donations from arcs businesses. Harmston says that Connection volunteers seeking contributions will hare a signed authorization from her, with a tax-fre-e number attached. No one is authorised to accept cash, to protect the credibility of the peoplp and the program, she ex- ' plained The Connection is also busily fathering food donations from food drives which have been going on Families who since receive assistance wiD also receive in good society. ilecham When Vickie Peterson first became involved in PTA she probably never dreamed that one day she would bo addressing the United Nations as a delegate to argue the critical importance ofthe family unit Free Christmas Concert The annual Community Christmas Concert will be held at Union High auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Basin Arts Council and free of charge. Both Uintah Community Band and Orchestra as well as UintaJats? will perform. Single Adults The World Congress of Families II was held Nov. 15 - 18 in Geneva, Switzerland where speakers all over the world stressed the importance of traditional morel values and parental rights over the education and upbringing of their children. Peterson says there were 1,500 delegate in attendance, all from different countries, backgrounds and religiona, who astonishingly came together by the end of the session in agreement over a declaration of principals which declares the "natural human family is established by the Creator and essential to good society." The document also addresses society, marriage, children, sexual- ity, life, population, education, economy, government, religion and the call to respect the family. Wednesday, Dec. 15 will be Singles Temple Night. Be in the chapel for the 6:30 p m. session. Meet in the temple waiting room about 8 p.m. for fellowship. The document is important, Peterson painted out. beesuss it recognizes that the majority of people Area Quilters AresQuilters will meet Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Moon Lake Building. Bring snack, show and tell, and a thimble and needle to lie a quilt. People are getting mare interested now that Thanksgiving is over Harmston said, noting that donations are sorely needed this year to fill the demand. Connection organisers expect to assist well over 150 children, ever 60 seniors and adults. "Last year there ereie donations left over that helped out This year we need to buy the stuff and it's made it more difficult, Harmston said, adding, People don't have to need limit themselves to toya-Wtowels and toiletries as well. The Connection will also be out and about selling raffle tickets to go toward a quilt afghan and dolL For those who need assistance or mentally-handicappe- d ANYTHING WILL Whicker, cashier at Gail's Office DO-Be- cky Supply, says that she will be happy with anything Santa brings her for Christmas. e would like more information about the program, contact Lesley Donations Harmston at are being accented at Connection 722-921- 0. Headquarters tHannstan home) at 44 So. 200 West in Roosevelt in different countries around the world feel that the family is the core unit of society and family rights should be preserved. It is important that the United Nations also recognize this, Peterson explained, because the UN makes international laws undrr treaties with different countries throughout the world. The document instructs that parents have the right to direct the upbringing and education of their family and the right to teach their religious and moral beliefs to their children and to raise them according to their religious precepts. It also affirms the sanctity of human life and the sanctity of marriage. "This conference validates every- thing IYe been doing all of these years, Peterson explained. Peterson has gone to bat for family issues since her children have been in school, she said. First in Nevada and now in Utah she kb- - WISHING AND HOPING--Dchb- k Sclfc is quite hopeful that Santa will bring her a new car became die engine in her car New up. She said that she is ms picky, she just w ants a car dial runs. hies state legislatures concerning anti-famil- y legislation, abortion, marriage, assisted suicide, and parental rights She takes those same-se- x same issues to the nation's capital two or three time a year and in speaking engagements instructs effects of others on the long-ter- laws To be an effective lobbyist, Peterson says, one has to do slot of research and know the laws. A lobbyist can be neither extremely conservative nor extremely liberal, but must think and persuade from middle ground. One must alas have foresight to see how those laws will affect people over the tong run. Peterson feel this is her area of expertise. Because she is s lobbyist. Peterson says she Continued on page 20 Vickie Peterson Utah unemployment Auditions Still Needed Auditions have been extended for Sir Brvnowaito. They will be held Thursday, Dec. 9 at Union High School from 6:30 9 pm A big thanks to all the talented people who have en t huaiastically supported the play so far. We are still seeking adults. A female tinging role is still open and particularly males needed. New ters. Currently there are two Connec- a box of food stuffs. Vickie Peterson, Roosevelt, speaks as delegate to United Nations By Cheryl Veterans, Widows and Dependents gel tree at Davis Jubilee, which is organized by KXEU radio and the Riders motorcycle club. All of the donations made here stay here," said Connection chairperson Lesley Harmston, who noted that donations are beginning to come in to Connection headquar- Years Eve Party insurance tax rates decline again For the fourth consecutive year, the average unemployment insurance tax rate for Utah employer reached a historic low in 1993. Utah's average rale was 0 which ranked sixth lowest nationally, la comparison, the national average for the 53 states, tem tones and districts with unemployment insurance programs was 1 91 during 1998. In 1997, the average Utah unemployment insurance tax rate 6, There will be a New Year's Eve Party at the Crossroads Community i. Center, including a live band, snacks, hot appetisers, balloons and Reservations must be made by Friday, Dec. 24 at noon. Please call 6 or purchase a ticket at the Crossroads Crater. Judit at noise-maker- 722-429- Wildlife Photography Workshop was Wildlife Photography Workshop will be held Thursday, Dec. 9. 6.30 9 p.m., in the Commission Chambers. State and County Bidg . 152 E. 100 North, Vernal. Workshop includes camera equipment, technique, light and composition, places to go, and make the most ofan opportunity. Got Food? Approximately 20d.000UUhns live below the poverty level and need your help. Wilyou please help? Bring donated food to the following address: Duchesne County, Farm Service Agency. 240 W. Hiway 40 (333-1Roosevelt 84066. If you wish to make a rash donation, please make your check payable to Utah Food Bank and drop it off at above addma. ), 0.7. Utah employers were assigned an unemployment insurance tax rale between 0 2 snd 8 0 in 1998, depending on unemployment benefits paid to their former employee. Slightly more than half of the Utah employers subject to the tax in 1998 were assigned the minimum rate. Unemployment insure anew Uses collected 'by Utah are used exclusively to pay benefits U unemployed workers The I tah unemployment insurance program is administered by the Department f Wnrkfocre Services. Utah's Job connection -- A- ST AT 1NG lb ARM --$inu ithtiLaw of Ijght parade Friday night. i how to make the top cozy anJaarm as they get ready to begin the Festival |