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Show I I 1 ft UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. Nov ember 12.2002.- - Page 5 veterans of Korea and Vietnam wars sought for book interviews LDS In the Sainta at War project anticipates expanding the archive to include accounts of Korean and Vietnam War Veterans. Drs. Robert C. Freeman and Dennis A Wright, at Brigham Young University are collecting and preserving the written accounts of LDS veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars for placement in a special archive housed in the BYU library. As directors of the Sainta at War prqject, they have already collected over 1000 accounts of LDS veterans ofWWII, and now invite LDS veterans of Korea and Vietnam to participate. Drs. Wright and Freeman collect, organize, and preserve written accounts, photographs, journals, and other material donated by the LDS servicemen. The results of their work will be sdded to a special collection in BYUs Harold B Lee Library. The Sainta at War project honors LDS veterans, who served their country during WWII as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. As many as 20,000 LDS members served during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, 25,000 members responded to their countryscdll to serve. Typical of the unique experiences of the LDS veterans include those of Frank Willes in Korea and Stanley Shults in Vietnam. Frank Willes served during the Korean conflict. Hie account relates mid-200- 3, Dec. 4-- a medical miracle that began when doctors in a M.A.S.H. unit in Chunchon, Korea, diagnosed him as having encephalitis, a brain fever carried by mosquitoes that killed most men it infected. After hearing this news, Willes asked for two LDS Chaplains, who arrived a short time later. They laid their hands upon his head and blessed him to heal completely. In less than a month, he returned to his camp, fully recovered, with no brain damage or trace All are meaningful and important to the balance of the collection. Dr. Freeman adds, The Korean War is generally regarded as the forgotten war. Our great hope is to change that It is not too late to preserve the legacy of service for the LDS Korean and Vietnam veterans. Roan A McClure, an LDS Vietnam War Veteran, shared his feelings about taking part in the Saints at War project He said, What I learned through my military experiences in Vietnam has helped me throughout my life. Because I have neither shared, nor recorded them until now, my children and grandchildren may be lacking something that might have helped them. Today, that changed. Please join me in gathering our experiences so that the lessons we learned will be available to those who come after us, who mqy need our help. The Saints at War project invites veterans and their families to contact their office for an information packet The address is 375 Joseph Smith Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. Interested parties can also call or email saintsatwargi byu.edu. There is also a website located at saintsatwar.org. Drs. Freeman and Wright hope that many LDS veterans of Korea and Vietnam will recognize the value of the Saints at War collection and desire to participate. of sickness. Stanley Shults shares his story of giving his jeep a name of a Book of Mormon character. As an officer in Vietnam, he received a jeep for his use. Dismayed over the graffiti that decorated it, he cleaned it up and painted own distinctive LDS message. After covering the old graffiti, he painted Mahonri Moriancumer across the front of his jeep. He re- ports that the unusual name prompted many interesting discussions with other servicemen throughout his tour of duty. In speaking of the project. Dr. Wright explains, The success ofthe Saints at War project is due to the participation of the LDS veterans. Their accounts represent a wide range of experiences, some are humorous, while others are heart rendering, some provide vivid accounts of the reality of war, and others still detail the joys of Church service in the most difficult of circumstances. 7 Each tree tells poignant story at Festival of Trees For 32 years, the Festival ofTrees has ushered in the Holiday Season in Utah. This four-daevent has become an essential part of igniting the holiday spirit. How does it spark the flame year after year? It is undoubtedly the sweetness of giving that continues as famil ies, volunteers, and a unique community give y, fund-raisi- ng so generously. Trees sue decorated by families, friends, individuals, community groups, businesses, and organizations. The Festivals signature is decorated Christmas trees. Over 600 trees - large and smal- l- encompass approximately 200,000 square feet of the South Towne Exposition Center. Each tree carries thisspirit of giving in ita own special way. A tree titled, A Nurses Love is in memory of a nurse who passed away earlier this year. Karen Anderson loved nursing, especially caring for newborn and premature babies as well as teenage boys. As a tribute to her and the care she gave for 36 years, her children will decorate a tree adorned with little wooden nurses and hearts. Perhaps, there is no better way of honoring her memory than to help children with whom she served during her lifetime. Another tree, covered in miniature gingerbread cookies, highlights the traditions ofa family who bakes gingerbread cookies for the holidays. Despite raising nine children on a limited budget, these parents found ways they could instill the importance of tradition within their children. Kimi Michael, a daughter, lovingly says, You could always count on Mom and Dad to gather the family to make, bake, and exchange Christmas cookies. My siblings and now our children have embraced this holiday ritual. You can count on cookies at our house! Sharon Smith, Festival Chairwomen says it best; It is miraculous to see an army of volunteers create this Gift of Love for the children in our extended Intermountain comvolunteer munity. An board works throughout the year, recruiting committees and coordinating this grand event. Assisting Mrs. Smith are her three JoAnn Cummings, Salt Lake City; Edyth Hansen, Sandy; and Shauna Kerr, Centerville. Feetival favorites include, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations, and backyard playhouses. Something new this year will be Santas Stockings . On opening night, Santa himself will suction stockings Veterans benefits to increase by 1.4 percent in December o "'11 imjmm - Authorsofthc popular hook. Saints at War. arc look ing for Korea and Vietnam w ar vets to share their stories. Pictured is Stanley Shults xx ho related that as an officer in Vietnam, he removed the graffiti! that adorned the Jeep he used, and painted ox er it with the name of a Book of Mormon character. Mahnnri Moriancumer. lie said the unusual name prompted many interesting discussions w ith other sen icemen. 1)0 YOU HAVE A STORY TO SI I ARE? Ladies Aid Election Day Dinner Tradition started in 1 905 is still going strong in Vernal By Darren Jones Many have Election Day traditions, and Vernal has had one par- ticular tradition for the past 97 years. The Kingsbury Ladies Aid Election Day Dinner has been going strong since 1905, remarked Rhoda DeVed, longtime member of the United Church of Christ and past president of its auxiliary, the Indies Aid Organization. Nearly 100 years ago a group of are Protestants petitioned Dr. James Kingsbury, the superintendent of the largest Protestant group in Salt Lake City at the time. for a church in Vernal, explained DeVed. Thus the Kingsbury Church at 100 North and Vernal Avenue came about in 1903. The Ladies Aid Organization of the church put the Election Day Dinner fundraiser together in 1905 to help raise money for the charitable efforts they wish to participate in each year. For example, the ladies , helped Sub for Santa last year and provided coats to the needy in Latin America in previous years. According to United Church Minister David Popham. the annual event filled with everything from culinary delights to recreation adventures. Many come to the Festival just to shop the Gift Boutique of all handmade items, eat hot scones, and enjoy fudge, cookies and other delectable treats from the Sweet Shoppe. In addition to the trees, sweets, and handcrafted items, the Festival features something for children of all ages! Kids Komer offers activities planned for the younger ones, such as free painting. Dial An Elf, ice fishing and sand sculpting. Over the past 31 years. Festival of Trees has raised funds to support charity care at Primary Children's Medical Center. Last year alone, nearly $7 million was expended to ensure that every child is cared for regardless of race, religion or ability -- to pay. Every single penny raised has been used to directly benefit children in need at Primary Children's. This has meant a brighter future to thousands of needy children. Begin your holiday tradition Dec. 4--7, at the South Towne Exposition Center at the 2002 Festival ofTrees. Cost at the door: $4adults; $2.50 children age 11 and under. Discount tickets can be purchased at Zions Bank and Brighton Bank for: $3.50 adults; $2children. Family tickets can be purchased at the door only on Wednesday Nov. 28 for $13 (six immediate family members). Senior Citizen tickets can be purchased at the door throughout the Festival week for $2.50. Duchesne County School Districts Annual Pan Sale aqale M Q WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20TH ROOSEVELT jillilA JR. HIGH F5DD It Due Amid 3:00 PM. TO 7:00 PM. DUCHESNE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA 3:00 copyL TtM. TO 7:00 PM. Monthly compensation for 3.3 'million veterans and survivors will increase 1.4 percent in December. The annual cost of living increase in veterans benefits matches the increase to Social Security beneficiaries using a formula that considers the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. Part of the nation s commitment to care for veterans disabled in service to their country and to aid their survivors is to ensure those benefits keep up with inflation, Secretary of Veterans AfTairs Anthony J. Principi said. The increase in payment rates was provided by the Veterans Compensation Cost of-Li vi ng Adjustment Act of 2002, which was signed by President Bush on Oct. 23. The 1 .4 percent increase will first appear in Department of Veterans AfTairs (VAi payments received in January that reflect benefits earned in December, when the increase becomes effective. Those alTected by the increase include 2.4 million veterans receiv-in- g compensation for disabilities sustained or made worse during their military service, as well as 347,000 wartime veterans who are totally discauses and abled from civilian-lif- e who receive a pension under an income-based program. The increase also will go to3 1 0.000 survivors of veterans who died in d service or from a condition and another 239,000 who are served ly an income-base- d program for survivors of wartime veterans. Most veterans and survivors will receive their increased VA compensation or pension through direct deposit, which VA encourages because of its superior security over mailed checks. service-connecte- Duchesne declares November Kids Safety Month The Duchesne City Council and Mayor Clint Park in conjunction with the Duchesne Jr. Sr. High Chapter of Family Career Community Leaders of America ( FCCLA ) has declared November Kids Safety Month" in the city of Duchesne. The student organization's goal is to educate parents and children on the importance of safety and taking preventative measures to insure the safety of all children. During the month Duchesne Elementary students will be bringing home weekly notes and flyers with safety lipB. Parents are encouraged to read and discuss this information with their children. The goal is to have safer. SMARTER (Safety 1st. Make a Plan, Always Listen. Read, Think, Eve rythingMatters, Remember) kids. Chapter members will be visiting elementary classrooms covering topics such as stranger safety, cross walk, bicycle and traffic safety and basic household safety tips. The FCCLA Chapter is also offering the community service of a Kid ID Card for each child in the community. They will be set up at Duchesne Elementary on Friday. Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. and at Als Food town on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this time parents may have -- their children photographed, weighed, measured and finger printed with a card to he kept on file for emergency purposes. The projeci iR hoxd to Is a commeffort that will make unity-wide Duchesne City a SMARTER, safer community. Sag Feel the JJoy Thousands of Utahns go hungry each day, but there is something to help them. Please fill the enclosed bag or any other bag you may have. Then take it to the Duchesne County Food Pantry 10 E. 100 N. Roosevelt, Utah or Ashley Valley Food Pantry 1325 W. Hwy 40 Vernal, Utah or Wells Fargo Bank on Main & Lagoon in Roosevelt. Frozen turkeys are also needed. The need for food assistance is growing and your bag of food is a great start. Your Support with financial, and food donations is the heart of the food pantry and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. More information is available by calling 789-101or 722-451All donations will remain in the Uintah Basin. 4, 4, 8. Questar Gas Utah Food Smiths Bank THURSDAY, NOV. 21 R accommodate more Election Day voters, said Popham. Church members, as well as volunteers of other faiths, provide the food and do the cooking at t he Western Park. Don Anderson of Uintah Packing also helped this year's dinner of turkey and all the fixings by cooking the several turkeys that wefc? needed. All this is done to serve the voting public from all precincts on voting Tuesday. Those who attended numbered near 250. Community leaders from the city, t he county, and the Chamber of Commerce along with the greater Vernal residents came and continued this years dinner edition for Election Day. We have been doing this for 97 years, it looks like we'll be here for Election Day for a few more years to come. DeVed commented. Duchesne City Mayor Clint Park GETTING OUT THEIR MESSAGE poses with Duchesne 1 ligh ECCLA ( Family Career and Community Leaders ofAmcrica)OfficcrsChey Lynn Hill. Dayna Wilkerson and Barry I (ill after signing a document officially dcclaringNovcmher as Kids Safety Month in the city of Duchesne. 722-568- We Love You brings in the majority of the funds for the Ladies Aid activities. The charitable event has grown steadily over the years. Three years ago we moved the Election Day Dinner front the Community Hall at the Kingsbury Church to the Western Park, and m w we can The annual Festival ofTrees will be held Dec. 4 FOR A GOOD CAUSE 7 at the South Towne Exposition Center. Ox er 600 trees w ill be on display. All proceeds goto benefit charity care at Primary Childrens Medical Center. Treals, sweats and handcrafted items arc ax ailable for purchase at the festival. Straight From The Factory Happy 70th Birthday Dad L And the Utah hunger network to When hunger stops will we. 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