June 2010 Calendar of Events

Every Monday

 Bingo!! Come join our seniors every Monday right after lunch until about 3:00 p.m. for some fun games of Bingo, at the Crossroads Senior and Community Center.

 Every Tuesday

 Vernal Chamber of Commerce Meeting held at Golden Corral in Vernal at 12 PM.

 Every Wednesday

 Spanish & English Story Time for kids at the Uintah County Library at 2:00pm. For more info call 789-0091.

 Every Friday

 Golden Age Center Dance open to the public. Dances held at the Golden Age Center beginning at 3:00pm.

 Back Country Horsemen Meetings

Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at the Frontier Grill in Roosevelt at 6:30 PM.

 
 

June 2^nd – 5^th

City of Fun Carnival 5:00 – 11:30 pm. Wed. is Family night. It will be located in Ballard on East Hwy 40.

 June 4^th -June 5^th

YARD SALE at Crossroads Center in Roosevelt Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Crossroads Senior and Community Center, the Crossroads Seniors are having a yard sale.  We are looking for quality donated items! Please donate to your local seniors to make this fundraiser a success! You can drop off any donated items at the Crossroads Senior Center anytime before June 4^th!  And be sure to come back to see all the goodies that others have donated, this is always a great yard sale so come join the fun and pick up a few items for yourself in the process. There will also be Hot Dogs and soda for sale from 10:30-1:00 each day!

 June 7^th

Movies In The Park. Come and Enjoy a family movie at the Uintah Rec Center in Vernal at dusk.

 June 9^th

Legal Services from 9:00-noon at the Crossroads Senior Center in Roosevelt.

 June 9^th – 12^th

Stewarts Market is kicking off their 47^th Anniversary Celebration

-     Wed. 9^th
they will kick off the events on     with a Drive-in movie free to the public on a     first come first serve basis, so load your cars     with people.

-     Thursday 10^th
3-5 free Shasta Pop give-a-    way.

-    Friday 11^th, we will have a balloon pop from     12-6 p.m. for a chance to win you groceries     free.

-    Sat 12^th
is our Customer Appreciation     Luncheon from 11-1 p.m. we will be serving     Navajo taco's.

-    W -Thurs.- Fri.- and Sat. at 5:00 in the     evening throughout the celebration we will     hold drawings for a free bike. Please come     join in all the fun. Let us show you how     much we appreciate you.

June 15^th

Learning Link Parenting Class "Positive Discipline" Child Care available.

11:00-12:00 Classes are geared to parents with children under the age of three. Pre-register at least 24 hours in advance. For more information Call DDI Vantage Coordinator Judy Amillatequi 722-3008 Classes located at 187 W. Lagoon St. or visit our website at www.ddivantage.org

 June 14^th

Flag Day, hang a flag to show your Patriotism

 June 17^th

Social Security, 9:30-1:00 at the Crossroads Senior Center 50 E. 200 S. Roosevelt. Please bring all of your information. For more information call Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce at 722-4598/722-4597.

 June 17^th

Moon Lake's Annual BBQ and business meeting at Constitution Park. BBQ held from 5-7 p.m. with the business meeting beginning at 6:00.

 June 20^th

Father's Day, Take time to honor all the Father's in you life.

 June 21^st

Movies In The Park. Come and Enjoy a family movie at the Uintah Rec Center in Vernal at dusk.

 June 25^th

1st Annual Kids Dino-Tri

Cost: $20.00 Lengths will include: 50 meter swim, 3 mile bike, and a 1/3 mile run. Open to all children who can swim 50 meters and up to 15 years old. For more information log onto www.uintahrecreation.org.

 June 26^th

Dinoland-Triathlon 2010 - Join us for this annual event at Red Fleet! The first wave will be at 7:00 am! Fee Information: Pro-Elite - $75.00,
Sprint - $65.00, Olympic - $65.00, Sprint/Relay—$130.00
For more information and to register, log onto www.DinoTri.com.

 June 25^th -26^th

Myton Daze

There will be a Horse Shoe Tournament, Myton City Pageant, Art in the Park, Talent Show, Parade, BBQ, Car Show, Fireworks, Live Entertainment and so much more. For any further information please call (435) 722-2711 or (435) 722-6090. You can also log onto www.mytoncity.com for all the form to register for any the events and to check for any new information.

 June 28^th

Auditions for Missoula Children's Theater production of King Arthur's Quest. Be at the Roosevelt Jr. High Auditorium at 10:00 AM. It is open to children of all ages up to 18 years old. For mote information call Merikay Bellon at 435-724-6664 or Vanessa Liesik at 435-823-5719.

  
 

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FATHER'S DAY IDEAS - June 2010

1. Plan a great adventure for your dad on his special day. Depending on his interests, you can plan a day on the green if he’s into golfing or probably skydiving or camping if he’s into outdoor activities. Try to look for clues before Father’s Day. Listen carefully to conversations and see if there is a certain activity that currently interests your dad or an activity that he longs to do or had been longing to do.


2. Organize a get-together. Invite your relatives and your dad’s close friends, and prepare his favorite dishes, play his favorite music during the gathering and think of games and activities that he will surely love. As you plan a small get-together, ask help from your mom or older siblings especially if you’re too young to organize a party.

3. Play games and outdoor activities with him. There are a lot of activities that you can do with your dad, from kite flying and golfing to doing outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing and hiking. Meanwhile, if he’s not into outdoor activities, you can also do fun indoor activities together such as solving word games and crossword puzzles.

4. Prepare a lavish meal with your dad whether it is your favorite dish or his. This is a great way to learn a new skill from him and is a perfect bonding moment between you and him. Your dad may seem not to know anything about cooking but certainly, there will always be something that he can teach you.

5. Plan a picnic or camping with your family. Ask help from other members of the family as you organize this activity. Always remember that Father’s Day is your dad’s special day so you may want to choose your dad’s favorite picnic place, cook his favorite dishes and prepare fun picnic activities that he loves to do.

6. Buy tickets to a movie, concert or a live game. Watch the concert or the game with him, and make sure that it is his favorite artist or team that’s playing and not yours. Remember that it is your dad’s special day so you may want to do everything just for him.



Time is actually the best and ultimate gift that you can give your dad on Father’s Day. While your expensive and unique gift will amaze him or make him happy, spending time with him is the best gift that you can give your dad. Plan a number of Father’s Day activities and make this special day an enjoyable and memorable event for him and for the whole family.

A Father's Miracle - June 2010

By: Jennifer Oleen-Rook
He calls her his "miracle baby" and he's pretty sure no father has ever been more close to a child than he is to her and she to him, but when you wait as long as Joe Summerall did for a child to come into your life, and then when you survive a great tragedy together, life just kinda works out that way.
    She was not only his miracle baby, but also a "dream baby" for Joe and his wife, Shirley. The couple married in their early 20's, when Joe returned from an LDS mission to Japan. But, after suffering a major illness upon his return coupled with health problems Shirley had, the couple was told they would never be able to conceive a child. 18 years later, however, Shirley became violently ill while on a fishing trip in the Pacific Ocean. Joe was sure she was just seasick, but Shirley had another feeling. When she got to dry land Shirley took a pregnancy test and sure enough, it was positive. Miracle of all miracles, Shirley was pregnant!
    Shirley and Joe didn't have much time to prepare for the baby, though, because Shirley was actually quite far along in the pregnancy. A short seven weeks later Shayla Summerall came into the world a beautiful, healthy, and much loved child. Shirley and Joe were over the moon in love with their new daughter and Shirley even dreamed about Shayla at night.
    When Shayla was just seven months old, tragedy struck the small family. Shirley and Shayla were in a car accident. Shirley was killed, but Shayla survived, clinging to life in critical condition. The infant had suffered a head injury, a depressed skull fracture, and was kept in the hospital to stabilize her blood pressure. A spike in pressure most likely would've killed Shayla but the infant held on. At one point Joe's mother, who was sitting with the baby, said she could just feel Shirley's presence in the hospital room so she said aloud, "Shirley, you're not taking Shayla with you. You are leaving her here for Joe." Joe recalls, "Things got quite intense after that, but Shayla pulled through. She's a fighter and she pulled through to stay here with me."
    And just like that, Joe became a single father showering his little girl with all the love and attention a girl could need and then some. Joe, a busy deputy for the Duchesne County Sheriff Department, was not alone. His parents were nearby and were always there to lend support and keep an eye on Joe. When she was just 4 months old Joe put Shayla up on her first horse and went for a ride. The horse began to act up a little just when Joe's parents happened to drive by. "Yeah, I definitely got a butt chewing when I got home. Mom didn't like that too much." Joe laughs.
    It's just that, I'd waited for a kid for so long and I was ready to show her everything and to teach her everything." Joe explains. "Mom and them all razzed me and said, "She is not a boy!". But I wanted her to be independent so I've taught Shayla to do everything I can do so she can take care of herself. She's a bit of a tom boy, but I kept her a little lady as well." Someone else had a hand in helping Joe raise up a little lady, however, Shayla was just 18 months old when Joe got married to his current wife Terri and Terri said there was a special bond between father and daughter even before she met Joe.
    In fact, it took Joe quite a while to ask Terri to marry him. "It was frustrating!" Terri recalls. "I remember sitting in the car one night though, just feeling pretty rotten about it all when I just felt this presence and I heard a voice say, "Just be patient, Terri. Joe will come around eventually." I am positive it was Shirley. She's been looking out for both Shayla and Joe all along." And Joe did. He popped the question to Terri not long after that night.
    Joe continued to take his little girl with him everywhere he went. He'd take Shayla with him to work cows, feeding animals on the farm and when he went on forest patrols. "Shayla knew how to spot a deer even before she could say the word or names of any animals. In fact, 'deer' was her first word." Shayla's interest in horses started, of course, when she was a baby, but it was never a passing phase for her. Shayla, 18 years old now, is still riding and competing in rodeos with her dad by her side. "He's my main man." She says. "He's my biggest cheerleader, my teacher, my support and my best friend. I don't know how I got so lucky to have him for a dad, but I don't know what I'd ever do without him. He's just the BEST."
    Like most 18 year olds, Shayla has big plans for her future. Her plans include competing in a lot of rodeos and then heading off to college to specialize in horse massage in Montana. Now, I'm not much of a gambler, but if I were looking for a safe bet, I'd bet odds on Joe moving to Montana right alongside his daughter. After all, it's her turn to take him on some new adventures. There is no one else on earth she'd rather take along anyway. It's a father/daughter match made in heaven, watched over from heaven, and a bond not even Heaven could ever break.

Friday Nights In A Small Town - Green River Lessons - June 2010

By: Garrett Oleen
The popular 1992 movie A River Runs Through It tells the story written by author Norman Maclean of growing up in Missoula, Montana in the early twentieth century and learning how to fly fish with his father and brother on the Big Blackfoot River. Using Maclean's own words, the movie poetically depicts fly-fishing as an art form cultivated through patience and diligent practice. While most fly-fishing purists would tend to agree with Maclean's picturesque description of the sport, those of us who grew up fishing around the Uintah Basin and especially on the Green River, might just tell you an entirely different story.
    For those of us old enough to remember fishing the Green before it was declared a premium fishery and became one of the top U.S. fishing destinations and attracted thousands of hopeful fly fisherman and their guides every year, fishing the Green wasn't about perfecting the roll cast, "matching the hatch" or "catch and release". To us it was about catching fish, being in the wild outdoors, and spending time with our dads and brothers, and maybe the occasional sister too. Though I would later spend a considerable amount of time trying to master the poetic art of fly fishing as Maclean described, most of my early trips to the Green River were more about adventure than art; more about fun than sport; more of a comedy of errors than a symphony of masculine triumph and taught me a few lessons worth sharing.


Lesson #1 – If you are going to float the River from Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole on Labor Day, you might want to hold off on having that water fight as soon as you get around the first bend of the river. While it might be hot when you first start out, September weather in Utah is unpredictable. Your wet clothes can take a long time to dry and those last few miles of river will soon become the coldest miles of your life and you will regret all the fun you had nearly drowning your little sister with the bail bucket. Well maybe not totally, but it won't be as fun as you first though it would be and your dad won't appreciate your whining.


Lesson #2 – When you do stop about half way to build a fire to get warm, if you find a small plastic baggie full of suspicious green herbs, don't assume that someone had hidden it under that rock in the hopes of flavoring their pasta primavera the next time they were there.


Lesson #3 – When you are going across Diamond Mountain don't ride in the back of the truck when you have to drive through a swarm of Mormon crickets and especially don't stand up and yell with your mouth opened widely. Mormon crickets may taste good to fish and seagulls, but not so much to thirteen year old boys, though you will understand very quickly why the seagulls were so eager to regurgitate them.


Lesson #4 – Be very careful when hiking over the "big rock" on the "back side" of Little Hole. You could easily fall, slide down the other side, bruise your knee, break your fishing pole, lose your favorite blue Rapala lure and drop your sandwich into the water. The latter is especially bad if you are a hungry kid whose brother won't share with him. A little electrician's tape might temporarily fix your pole but the hunger pangs in your stomach will linger for quite awhile, especially because you spent a considerable amount of time throwing up earlier. (See Lesson #3).


Lesson #5 – When you do finally catch that elusive twenty inch rainbow when you are fourteen, take care of it. Don't just stick it in the freezer to become lost for a few years. However, it is kind of cool when your mom pulls it out and shows it to your wife when you are twenty-three, though you shouldn't be surprised if it really doesn't impress her all that much.


Lesson #6 – If in the middle of a float trip you are throwing rocks into the river and it happens to disturb a couple of would-be tough guy fishermen and they threaten to come to the shore and "whoop your butt", it helps to have a couple of University of Wyoming heavyweight wrestlers back in the trees who can come out and say "Sorry, but nobody is getting their butt-whooped today." Apparently the tough guys lose their courage quickly and will hurriedly paddle away.


Lesson #7 – Last and most importantly, If you get the chance to fish with your dad on that river one last time and it turns out the be the most perfect day you ever spent together and the old man owns the day and catches the most fish; take lots of pictures, write about it in your journal and remember and cherish that day for the rest of your life. You never know if it will be your last fishing trip together.

    Though my experiences fishing the Green River don't necessarily compare with Norman Maclean's majestic descriptions of fishing the Big Blackfoot, I have come to learn that there isn't a better place to spend a small town Friday night with fathers, brothers, sisters and friends. Also, I do know that what Maclean said is certainly true. Eventually, all things do merge into one and a river does run through it.  

Wedding Dos - June 2010

By: Lisa Glines


   It’s that time of year again. It’s June and love is in the air. Most of us think of June as the stereotypical wedding month with all the blushing brides coming out of the woodworks. However, June is not the only popular month for weddings. In the Uintah Basin, we see them happening all summer long. Whether you are planning your own, or being invited to several this season, most of us will be included in a wedding in some shape or form this summer.

    For those who are planning their own or assisting in the coordination of a wedding this season here is a medley of ideas from money saving tips to hot trends for 2010. To cut costs, one of the most effective things to do is cut the guest list. By doing this, you will not only save on catering costs, but the number of invites and the number of centerpieces you’ll be needing as well. When it comes to flowers, using more greenery than flowers will save you money. Choose flowers that are in season, stick to just one or two kinds of flowers, and also do your homework about which flowers are less expensive. For example, the cost of peonies can be five times more expensive than roses! Another way to save is to skip the main course. Appetizers and drinks are fine too--it’s all in the presentation and details that will make your reception stand out. If however you do have a full course meal in mind, then serve up comfort foods like barbecue chicken, mac and cheese, and corn. It’s often cheaper and you can make it really fun by tying it in with a backyard picnic theme.

    So what are the up and coming trends of the season? As for colors, keep it bright and bold! The “IT” color for the 2010 summer season is undoubtedly cobalt blue. It’s so vivid and brilliant. It makes the old adage “something blue” totally an understatement. When using cobalt blue you could pair it with muted neutrals or metallics such as gray, white, or silver. Or if you are more daring, you could choose a radiant counterpart, such as a bright fruity orange, a juicy citrus yellow, or even a lime green. Other color combinations that are sure to please, especially for outdoor weddings this season are blue, orange, and white; pink, gray, and white; or green, yellow and white. Some options for more elegant color combinations are raspberry, eggplant, and brown; navy, green, and white; dark purple, blue, and brown/tan. Hopefully some of those combos will get your color wheels spinning!

    As for the traditional “walk down the aisle” wedding couples are choosing to mix it up by opting for non-linear aisles. The staff at Get Married portray it as, “Brides are personalizing the procession by altering the traditional aisle with a circle or a triangular double aisle, enabling the couple to enter from multiple spots with a central meeting point.”

    The fashionable trends that are being seen as far as receptions go is using props as centerpieces. Taking decorative items that you may see in a home on a coffee table or a mantel and incorporating them into your centerpiece which can give you a more modern feel. In the long run it can save money as well because fresh floral centerpieces can be pricey. And this alternative can be used later for decoration in the bride and grooms home. When using this method, make sure the items still coordinate with your theme. Also using furniture from inside the home and setting up a lounge style seating area is innovative and gets your guests to feel like it’s alright to hang out and visit rather than leave as soon as they’ve said congrats and eaten their food. These feel especially swanky when having an outdoor event.

     In the catering realm what is in vogue is having cocktail inspired food and drinks. As mentioned before having appetizers and drinks as an alternative to a main dish will save money. Make it fun by incorporating the details you would see at a real cocktail party or a Manhattan club by getting plastic martini glasses. If you can’t afford alcohol or prefer not to serve that, you can opt for faux martini’s made up simply of Sprite garnished with a green grape on a toothpick. Or how about a Shirley Temple? There are various ways to make it feel like a cocktail party. If going for this theme, be sure to have several little food stations around with hors d’oeuvres.

    If the idea of planning and executing your own wedding seems daunting then turn to the professionals for help. There are many professional wedding planners and caterers in the Uintah Basin that would be happy to help you as you make the big trip down the aisle. Wedding planners are an amazing way to help elevate the stress of overseeing and coordinating all the vendors for bride and groom’s big day.

PULL! - June 2010

By: Jennifer Oleen-Rook
Destination: Vernal, Utah.


Purpose: Uintah Basin Trapshooting Tournament


High Points: Awesome shoot, Big Prize Money, Nice Trophies, Good Food


Bonus: GREAT People, Amazing Tourism Opportunities, Fun Recreational Opportunities, Wonderful Memories


    They come from more than 25 different states and two different countries. They flock to Vernal each year to shoot in the 3^rd largest Amateur trapshooting competition in the United States, but to the folks who make it to the Vernal shoot every year it's more than just another competition. What keeps them coming back each year? The recreational opportunities available in the Vernal area, the people and businesses of Vernal and the success of the shoot itself. When it comes to putting on a major event, Vernal does not disappoint.
    More than 1,500 people are expected to roll into town this month for the 32^nd Annual Uintah Basin Trapshooting Tournament. The four day shoot takes place June 15^th – 18^th and draws many of the top shooters on the ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Association) circuit. The shooters normally stay in town for a week, giving them ample time to practice but also to enjoy all the recreational opportunities Vernal has to offer.
    Vernal Rod & Gun Club spokesperson, Stacy Hawley, says without the support of the community the shoot would not be the success it is. "We give out really nice trophies and we have a lot bigger purses and prize money. A lot of it is donated by local business owners and private citizens who love shooting and love to put this event on for the community. We estimate it brings in more than $2.9 million annually to Vernal City. You don't have this big of a draw without putting something into it first though and the people of Vernal, Utah really step up."
    The tournament begins on Thursday, but there are shooting events held all week long and other bonus rounds and shoots sponsored by key Vernal residents and trapshooting enthusiasts. Shoot organizers know how to put on one heck of a party too. They host three dinners during the event and live entertainment is provided by shoot sponsors on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. John Anderson will be a swingin' on stage Friday night alongside upcoming country artist Gwen Sebastian. The Kahuna Beach Boys will return to Vernal for another onstage party Thursday night."

    Champion Trap shooter and 17 Time All American team member, Ricky Marshall, says he never misses the tournament in Vernal and enjoys the camaraderie. "These guys here know how to throw a party." the champion beams. "I always have a great time when I come here. The people around here are awesome, the shooting is awesome, and I never leave disappointed. I'm always excited for the next year when I leave. That's what keeps me coming back."
    Other shooters say they enjoy all the area has to offer in the way of tourism, restaurants, hotels and recreational opportunities. One shooter also enjoys the beauty of the area. "Vernal is a beautiful city. Those flowers all up and down Main Street are stunning and you just don't find scenery this pretty everywhere." These folks are serious when it's game on, but when it comes time to relax, unwind and have some fun, the city of Vernal and the organizers at the Vernal Rod & Gun Club meet those needs perfectly and keeps 'em coming back year after year.

A Boyhood Remembrance - June 2010

Before I was sentenced to twelve years of forced labor at this modern invention called "school," I had a couple of years of toddler freedom to explore the vast wonders of my small world. A particularly magical place was my father's closet. A costume gallery of shirts, pants, coats, ties, and suits of 1950s and '60s vintage, it was an invitation to drama. This was around 1967, luckily - before the pastel leisure suits arrived. (You have to be a certain age to have that cringing laugh.)
    I remember the adventure like it was yesterday. First, drag a chair into the bathroom and place it in front of the sink. Stand on it, reach for the can of Gillette, and lather the face. Breathe deep that minty smell. Then grab the razor, and enact the stately rite I'd so closely studied my father perform each morning: long down strokes on the cheeks, careful upstrokes under the chin and jaw, short strokes on the "mustache," careful dabs under the nostrils while pulling down the upper lip - crane close to the mirror for those corners. Careful, careful - there.
    Rinse face, towel it, and give one last look to the mirror. Approve it with a nod. Put a couple of dabs of toilet paper on the imaginary nicks to absorb the imaginary blood. Grab the Vitalis, slick back the hair, nod gravely into the mirror one last time. Step down, drag chair back to dining room, and move on to dress.
    The shirt is easy to button, and the tie, tied with my own special knot, a thing of pride (no adult is there to tell me I'm wrong). The pants I skip, since the shirt drags the floor. I'm impatient, anyway, for the peak moment of this drama: putting on my father's shoes.
    Wingtips. I didn't know they were called that then, but I knew I loved them. Those cobbled perforations on toe and sides, the sturdy leather. The choice of black or brown made, the peak moment comes: stepping into those shoes.
    They're big, but so am I. Four and a half, going on five. I can pull it off.
    I step into them, turn, and march into the kitchen to announce to my mother that I am ready for breakfast. The smile that breaks out on her face when she turns from the oven to respond? I take that for approval. I eat my breakfast in dignity, the man of the house. Mom clears the dishes - she's a product of the American '50s - and off I go to whatever adventure next awaits: hanging out on the roof, exploring the woods behind the house, or inspecting the latest litter.
 

Filling Daddy's Shoes - June 2010

   As fathers and sons, we all wish to do something special for father's day. As times change and society advances so does the way we celebrate Father's Day. Some customs change, but the sentiment stays the same – to demonstrate our love and make this day special for our fathers.
    At its heart, Fathers Day is about family with the focus on dad. It should not be about expensive gifts but rather family values and a recognition of Dad's contribution to the family.
    From a personal point of view, it's about Dad's relationship with you, his son or daughter. This is a day to say thanks with little things like handmade crafts, a hand written Fathers Day card, a photo album or something else personal. Breakfast in bed, a nice gift and a lovely Fathers Day dinner are also welcome but not the main reason or message behind Fathers Day.
    Throughout history we see the roles that father's play in the family change. The stereotype father is the one who has been out working all day to provide all necessities for their family. Times have however changed and not all fathers work. Many have taken the responsibility of raising the children while the mother works.
    In this world we only have the opportunity to have one father and that alone shows us how important celebrating his fatherhood is. As with any other job done we all like to feel appreciated from time to time and the job of being a father is no exception. He has been there all through your life helping you along the way.
    Whatever the situation, Fathers Day is about honoring Dad, for all that he has given and continued to contribute to the family. Father's Day is all about Dads and Granddads.