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Show VJ Celebrating more than 95 years of service to the citizens ofEureka. Volume Price $.40 EUREKA, UTAH July 4, 2001 -- Ninety-Si- x BPOE Number 27 celebrates 1 00 years Next came the hundredth Exalted Ruler RC Smith and wife Judy. Close behind, the President of the Tintic Ladies of Elks. Janice Boswell and her Officers. The Elks float depicting the many charitable youth activities, the history of our Lodge Secretary. "And they came form all over the state." That's what the headlines read as the Tintic Elks Lodge was initiated in 1901. There were eight out of 3 lodges -- and three states represented in the Elks Parade on Saturday, June 23. The celebration began on Friday. June 22 with a Golf Tournament at Spanish Oaks Golf Course in Spanish Fork. Mike 1 Sorenson and Donald Christensen were in charge of 28 teams of anxious golfers who assembled at the Eureka Elks Lodge following a full day of golf. They enjoyed hamburgers, salads (provided by Tintic Ladies of Elks), and plenty of donated prizes during a fun filled evening that included live music by Tony Summcrhayes. Saturday began early at the Elks Lodge with breakfast by the Tintic Ladies of Elks. Then the sidewalks and yards along main street filled with onlookers awaiting the grand parade that started at 10 a.m. (Well, around 10 a.m. As close as the Exalted Ruler RC Smith could get to 10 a.m. Ask the band.) The local Scouts presented the Colors as they lead the Tintic High School Band and Flag Team down Main Street. They were followed by Grand Marshals, Lee Bird (PER). Joe Bernini (PER), and Henry Wall who served many years as Flags, and some of the Eureka "Tintic" Lodge Officers and Members, w as the main attraction of this historic parade. This was followed by local ball teams and youth clubs. A parade of cars and pickups carried our special guests who included Past Grand Exalted Ruler Donald D. Dapclo and his wife Nancy from Coalinga. Calif: Special Deputy GER Ken Kay and his wife Marty from Vernal: Utah State Elks Association out-of-to- wn President Richard McConnell and his wife Barbara from West Valley (formerly of Eureka); Utah Education Association President Elect Don Johnson and wife Joyce from Vernal. UEA first Vice President John Rupp and Past Grand Exalted Ruler, Donald D. Dapelo, presented Tintic Exalted Ruler, RC Smith, with a bronze plague to commemorate the Tintic Lodge 71 1 100,h birthday. RC Smith welcomed everyone and our own Joe Markland entertained the audience with a patriotic rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The members, officers, and wives were then welcomed to Eureka and the Elks Lodge by Mayor Lloyd Condcr, PER. Following the Mayor. Joe Markland then gave a paperback history of the Eureka Tintic" Elks Lodge. Humor, drama, and mystery filled the Lodge with laughter and wonderment at the loyalty, dedication, and sacrifices of those who founded and those who have tended to the preservation of the great heritage of this grand old Lodge. Past Grand Exalted Ruler Donald D. Dapclo w as introduced and presented RC Smith with a Exalted wife Connie from Tooele. Second Vice President Phil Johnson and wife Judy from Provo. Aficr the Grand Parade, there was a trap shoot for more than 25 sharp shooters or should w e say those in the close proximity of the clay pigeons. This was chaired by our own Jay Schow. Behind the newly painted Lodge and on leveled and spruced up parking lot. a horseshoe tournament broke out. There were activities for everyone attending. At 5 p.m., a program honoring the Tintic Elks Lodge and its hundredth birthday began. Burrowing owls on display reserve a spot, or for more infor- mation, call Bob Walters. Watch- able Wildlife program coordina- tor for the Division of Wildlife at (801) can join the field 8 at a.m., at the south en-trips trance to the Department of 'Natural Resources. 1594 West North Temple in Salt Lake City, 7. The field trips are free but or join the group at 8:45 a.m., at reservations are required. To the Cougar Park Nature Preserve, SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Burrowing owls, 10-t- o 11 -- inch tall owls whose antics often cause those watching them to laugh, will be the center of attention during Division of Wildlife Resources Watchable Wildlife field trips to the Cougar Park Nature Preserve Thursday, July 5 and Saturday, 538-477- 1. The park is south of 6200 South arKj 4500 West in Salt Lake County, Participants will follow ters in own vehicles to the Wal-Resourc- view-Participa- es, nts jng sjte. Those who attend the field trips will see a unique owl thats fun to watch, Walters says. Bur-Jul- y rowing owls have a peculiar motion, and bob up and down by bending at their knees, he said. Ruler brone plague from the Grand Lodge to commemorate its HH) y ears of serving Elkdom. Followed the program a (cooked by our own Bill "Clubby" and Leo Larson) and a buffet of salads (pro ided by the Tintic Ladies of delicious B-B-- Q. Elks) was enjoyed by all. Dancing to a live band rounded out the c cning. The officers and members would like to thank everyone who participated in fixing up the lodge, chairing the activities, getting the breakfast and parade ready, and donating food and door prizes. The weekend w as a complete success. Thank you officers. Thank you members Most of all. thank you Eureka1 |