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Show - June 19, 2001 pagB 13 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard GRAND MARSHALL Kowallis to lead 4th of July parade Dr. The 4th of July parade, led by Or. Kowallif and his wife, Rada, will be held on Wednesday, July 4, at 6 p.m., and will be the beginning of a Am filled evening for all, free to the public. Roosevelt has been home to Dr. Calvin Kowallis and his wife Rada for the past 47 years. Dr. Kowallis was bom in Logan, Utah, but moved with his family to Vernal when he was a youngchild. The family moved back to Logan several years later. The day he graduated from high school lie received his draft notice to report for duty as World War II was in Ail! force. He served in the South Pacific are mainly in the Philippine Islands. He was in the armed forcee for nearly 3 years serving in the army engineers. After returning home he spent 2 years on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-Day-Sain- ts in southern California. He has attended the University of Ohio, Utah State University, and Pacific University inForest Grove, Oregon where he received his doctorate degree in optometry. He practiced optometry in Roosevelt for many yean until his son, Scott, took over the practice over .11 yean ago. He has been a member of the Utah and American Optometric Associations during all those yean and was president of the Utah Optometric Association for one term. He has been active in the political process serving as precinct and county chairman of the Republican Party. He has served in many civic capacities including being elected a member of the city council for 8 yean, a member of the local and Utah state library boards, member of Chamber of Commerce as well as being presidentof the Chamber for 1 term, UBIC Committee member for several yean, and served on the hospital board for 8 yean. He has been active in his church for all of his life serving in various capacities including bishop, stake president and is currently a member of the Vernal Temple presidency. ' He married the former Rada Hall ofSt Anthony, Idaho and they an the . parents of five children; Lori (Brad-ley) Gardner, Orem, Utah; Trudy (Monte) Christensen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Scott (SueAnn) Kowallis, Roosevelt, Utah; Callean (George) Laird, West Jordan, Utah; and Roger (RenecKowallia, West Jordan, Utah. The are the grandparents of 19 grandchildren. Followingthe parade, aprogram at 7:30 p.m. at Constitution Park stage and fireworks at dark with celebrate independence day in Roosevelt Parade entry forms can be obtained by contacting Beverly Hansen at 722-341- 1. Program director is Pat Concession Stringham, orbooths are available to ganizations, contact Hansen at Members of Ihe Denver Construction Inc. THEY'RE SMOOTH baseball team bare all and answer questions about their shaving prac-- 722-253- 4. non-prof- it 722-341- 1. Roosevelt city has sponsored this July 4th celebration for the pest ten years and invites everyone to join in the festivities! ITS TIME tices. Can you tell which team members are not regular shavers? OUR READERS KNOW THE TRUTH New fad is a real "hair-razinexperience, just ask these guys g" i By LaceyMorrifi Fads determine popular culture in the United States, and popular culture in turn defines who we as Americana are. A great deal of fada Americans have seen throughout the past century involve hair. In the 1950a, guys slicked their hair back with Brill Cream. In the 70s, people ratted their hair into afros and carried hair picks around in the tangled mesa. The 80s broughtabouttheeraofbadlypermed hair worn in the classic Paula Abdul 5 lead a sheltered life, the Uintah Basin Standard regrets being the one who is responsible for bringing this disturbing information to your attention. If you Uintah Basin Standard regrets being who it responsible for bringing this disturbing information to your attention. But it is time our readers know the truth. Some miy find this new fad Btrange. It would seem in our society that such a practice would bring ridicule. Howstyle. Fads come and go. Some of the ever, indulgingin these feminine tenmore radical fada leave in their wake dencies has actually become a way for the disapproval of unbelieving par- these boys to celebrate their manmale leg ents who feel their children have be- hood. In fact early h come far too swept up in current popushaver, Travi sBlackwell, commented, lar culture. A recent fad in the Uintah " Its sexy and the chicks dig it. The shaving fad has its roots in BaBinbringswithit the shocked amazement ofalmost everyone and it proves sports programs. Cory Bentz, a swimmer on the Union High swim team, that times are indeed changing. This new fad differs from all other says that most swimmers traditionhair fads. It celebrates not the upkeep ally shave their legs before region of outrageous hair doe, but the re- tournaments. moval of hair. In clear, shocking Its all psychological, says Benti. Shaving aoesntmake a difference in laymans terms that leave no room for doubt, young men of the Basin have your time, but you feel smoother in started shaving their legs. To give the water. Bentz says that swimmers these teens some credit, some have who make it to the state tournaments heads, armpits, begun waxing instead. Perhups they shave everything find that painful tingling sensation chests and legs. It is understandable why swim-mer- e when you rip the hair off strangely shave,biilcktenniiung how pleasing. over into other sport ven If you lead a sheltered life, the the one 20-is- Chosen as Grand Marshal for die 2001 4thof July GRAND MARSHAL is Calvin Kowallis. Dr. He was selected for his many years of service parade and dedication to Roosevelt city, said parade organizers. Dr. Kowallis is pictured with his wife Rada. Roosevelt appreciates Dr. Kowallis and his family for their many contributions to the community through the years. JftasinJJriefs jY T f ' - v(-r- Union Class of 1971 30th Reunion The Union High School Class of 197 1 has its 30 Reunion slated for August 4. A Dutch Oven lunch will be held in Unions commons at 1 p.m., August 4. A golf tournament is also slated for the same day at 10a.m.. Classmates and other folks such as parents, brothers, sisters, etc., who want Anther information can call Becky Morrill, or Rita Labrum, Kim Bastion, 2; MINOR MADNESS' 8. USA Reading Road Trip and The staff of the Duchesne the stafTof the Uintah Basin County Library Bookmobile Library would like to invite patrons ages 2 to 16 to join them for the Reading Road Trip USA summer reading program. Participants can pick up their official traveler's packets at the library on the bookmobile. For more information contact the travelers hotline (Duchesne County 1 Library) at 722-444- Productivity Workshop Learn how to increase productivity in the workplace. Great seminary on motivating and recognizing employees. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 26, at 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at the Department of Workforce Services. PAF 4 Class There will be a PAF 4 class at the Family History Center each Thursday in June at 2:30 p.m.. Everyone is encouraged to attend. 4 Parade July The Roosevelt 4 of celebration will be held Wednesday, July 4!The July parade begins at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in puttingan entry in the parade or signingup for free concession booth space (non-prof- it organizations only) should contact Beverly Hansen at 722- - 3411. The evening patriotic program starts at 7:30 p.m. at Constitution Park, to participate on program can contact Pat Stringham, at 722-253- 4. Mr. UBIC Contest Hey you guys! If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, we want you! Mr. UBIC will be chosen on July 30 at Union High School. Contestants will compete in: production number, talent, modeling, your best (clean) joke, and UBIC activities. Cash prizes. Applications are now 2 1 available at Roosevelt Junior High or call for more or information. 722-299- 722-423- No Bookmobile The Bookmobile will not be runningroutes for the next 2 weeks due to the move of the library collection to Duchesne. Attention Veterans & Dependants, at the Roosevelt Employment Center on July 10 from 1:30-3:0- 0 p.m. to assist you in understanding and applying for VA benefits, including compensation, pension, hospitalization, education, and other benefits. A service officer will be COPY 1 new place for teens to kick back A By Katie Hansen Teens looking for a safe place to liang and have a good time might want to consider Minor Madness at AJs Place on Highway 40. AJ's is a bar however, they throw open their doors from 0 p.m. on Sundays, to offer an alcohol free fun environment for teens 16 and older. Minor Madness, has been in full swing for about two months. We remember when we were kids, commented Kitty Conover, owner of AJs as well as Kody's Roundup Cafe. She and her husband decided to host a youth night because they felt like teens needed a place to go, and they both remembered what is was like to have nothing to do. Also they felt opening a place for teens would help them give back to the kids and the community. The response to their idea has been a good one. Every Sunday night, the bar takes on a different appearance. For the occasion taps are covered, alcohol is locked up, and cigarette trays are removed. The only thing served at the bar is soda pop, cliili chips, chili cheese dogs and hot wings. At the hang out teens play pool, fooseball, throw darts, dance and sing karaoke. Conover noted that teens really eryoy the dancing and karaoke. "It's pretty good, stated Steven HarmstonahoutSundaynightsatAJs. Harmston learned about Minor Madness from a couple of his friends, I kept going back, he said. Harmston has been back nearly every Sunday since the beginning of Minor Madness. Everyone to haves good time, he explained, adding that going gives him something to do on usually slow Sundays. There area lot of things to do, I love to shoot pool. w-e- ago. The reason why the fad has taken hold is pretty simple. It was explained by Phillip Whiting, It feels cool on the sheets. These youngmen say they now shave not only during the athletic season, but year round. Perhaps that is why the local hospital emergency room has seen a dramatic increase in blood transfusions. Bents said the first time he shaved, he cut his legs all up and his swim coach HAIR-RAZIN- G VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT Senior service needed throughout the basin By Katie Hansen Unfortunately, some Its 9 A She and her husband decided to host a youth night because they felt like teens needed a place to go. he commented, explaining that pool was likely his favorite thing about AJs. Another thing Haro iston enjoys about Minor Madness it the music. They play music everyone likes, he said, noting that a lot of pi ople like to dance as well. Several bands have donated iheirtime on Sunday nights, to play for the kids. Teens and adults are charged a small fee, $1 at the door, to participate in Minor Madness. Adults are invited toconw and have fun, with the iuiderstandioglliaUliereisr.oalcoliol involved. They also have to follow the same rules teens agree to follow when they enter the premises. So far there hasn't been any fighting, noted Conover, addingth.it at the beginning of Minor Madness strict rules were put in place. If one kid starts a fight, they ruin it for the rest of the teens who attend. To ensure safety for the tee ns the re is security on Sunday night, in addition teens are asked not to loiter in the pai king lot. If teens leave the club, they have to pay to get back inside- - another precaution. Since that stipulation has been put inplace, Conover stated that not many teens had been coming and going. Teens are definitely welcome at AJ'sonSunday night. Bands who wi mid li ke to practiueor volunteer their t me are also welcome, they can contact : Conover. ues is where things get a little shaky. Some say athletes who had to tape their ankles and didn t appreciate the painful hair removal when it came time to remove the bandage, are the ones who started the fad. Local legend says that Union High graduates Travis Rohrer and Travis Blackwell are the masterminds behind the shaving tradition, which began about three years told him to have his sister help him. Once these guys have mastered the art of Bhavingtheir legs, though, they'll tell you it is neither inconvenient or scary. Which explai ns why many guys also shave their chests and stomachs. They agree that Gillettes Mach 3 razor is the way to go theres no accusing them of being sissy shavers. Ever the manly men, the guy shavers draw the line at shaving under their arms. Just question them about it and they look at you like you just asked them if t)v?y would care like to have some quiche for dinner and then go see the latest Mel Gibson movie. After all, ifyou shaved under your arm pits, just where would your deodorant have to hang on to? queried Whiting. But you can say one thingfor these teens, they are learning the fine art of legshaving. I started using shaving cream to lubricate, said Jordan Dye. Blackwell agrees that lubrication on page 20 SEE time to put shine to the RSVP stations are not gulden years. Many retired seniors are making waves across the nation aa running due to a lack volunteers within their communities, of volunteers. thanks to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Basin seniors who want to become a partof the wave, centers bulletin boards. A craft assisnow have the chance. tant to lend a helping hand to seniors Volunteers are currently servingat once a week is also needed at the center. many RSVP stations dotting the BaIn the Duchesne areaa volunteer is sin, including the Manila Senior Center, the Ashley Valley Food Pantiy, needed to assist an elderly woman the Duchesne County Sheriff's De- with her house work. The job may entail running errands and will be a partment, as well aa at area elementary schools during the school year. few days a week. The Retired and Senior Volunteer However, there is a continued need for senior volunteer service in the Basin. Program is geared toward seniors and Thereare 25 RSVPstations, around retired seniors. Volunteers are 55 the basin: the Crossroads Senior Cenyears or older. They give anywhere ter, the Gateway Senior Center, the from two to 40 hours a week as they Golden Age Senior Center, the Manila help solve problems in their commuSenior Center, the Duchesne County nities and answer the call of their Library, Uintah Basin Association of neighbors in need. Volunteers draw on their lifes exGovernments, Duchesne County Food Pantry, Ashley Valley Food Pantry, periences and skills to do a variety of The Duchesne County Sheriffs Dedifferent things, including tutoring and mentoringchildren, helping local partment, Stewarts Cedar Care Center, the Uintah Basin Medical Center, law enforcement, and assisting at local care centers. the Uintah and Adult Day Care, the Volunteers at the Duchesne County Center, the Pope Museum, the Assembly of God, the Uta Tribe Sheriffs office call elderly community members who are home bound. DurHeadstart, the Uta Tribe Senior Citizens program, Myton Elementary, ing the call, volunteers assure that Altamont Elementary, Altamont their neighbors are safe, and their High, Duchesne Elementary, Neola needs are being met. Sometimes volElementary, Union High, Roosevelt unteers call simply to offer a friendly Middle School and East Elementary. word. At the Golden Age Center in VerUnfortunately, some RSVP stations tfre not runningdue to s Isckof volunnal, volunteers contribute many hours teers. of service. Serving at the Golden Age The Uintah Basin Association of Center gives seniors the opportunity Governments has several RSVP posito do several things, including assisttions to fill, including exercise and ing other seniors with trays, helping craft instruction, bulletin board assisin the kitchen, landscaping, and plantance, and house work assistance. ning picnics, dances, and programs. RSVP is looking for someone inRSVP invites older adults to put terested in instructing low impact their experience to work solving problems close to home. For more informaworkoutatwodaysaweekat the Crossroads Senior Center in Roosevelt. tion about being an RSVP volunteer, There is also a need for a bulletin contact Jod v Priehe, RSVT Specialist board assistant, to help out with the at (435)722-451- 8 or monthly design and display of the 789-727- |