2009 Awards Dinner

It’s May which means it’s that time of the year where we recognize local individuals in their achievements related to the preservation of the Pioneering spirit . Join us Thursday, May 26 as we recognize three individuals for their accomplishments and contributions in making our community a better place to live. The awards ceremony will begin at 7pm and will be held at the Senior Center. Dinner will be catered by Cora’s Kitchen. The cost is only $18 a plate.

Please RSVP no later then May 23 by calling (435) 709-8868 or by clicking below. We are asking that all reservations be paid for before hand. You may do so by clicking on the “Pay Now” button below:

Please keep in mind that if you place a reservation for a dinner and do not cancel prior to May 23rd, you will still be charged for the reservation.

Ralph B. Montgomery, DDS, a Heber Valley native, was born in 1928. After graduating from Wa-satch High School, he attended Brigham Young University. Discovering an interest in dentistry, he entered the Washington University School of Dentistry in St. Louis, Missouri. Immediately upon graduating from the University of Washington, Ralph entered military service and served as a Captain in the Air Force from 1954 to 1956. Upon returning to civilian life, he continued to pursue his love of dentistry for the next 40 years.

Along with his love of dentistry, Ralph has a deep passion for serving his community. This is demonstrated quite clearly by his many years of service and dedication in Rotary International – an organization devoted to bringing together business and professional leaders to provide hu-manitarian service and peace in the world. In 1959, Ralph served as president of the Rotary Club of Murray, Utah. He then chartered and sponsored the Heber City Rotary in 1962. Finally in 1988, Ralph was elected as District Governor of Rotary International.

Ralph has also founded many service groups dedicated to providing dental care to those in need. Some of those groups include the Palawan Dental/Medical Mobil Clinic in the Philippines and the Salt Lake Donated Detail Services. Ralph has spent over 20 years providing free dental services to the poor and homeless around the world. His love of servicing others has made him the recipient for many awards including Governor Michael Levitt’s “Point of Light Award as well as President George W. Bush’s “Point of Light Award”.

Ralph has written two books during his life. The first, “Palawan, An Adventure in Service”, and more recently, “Heber Valley Roots”.

Married to the former Shirley Wright of Charleston, Utah, Ralph has 5 children, 17 grandchil-dren and 13 great grandchildren.

We encourage all to attend. There is no cost and refreshments will be served.

We’ve asked Mayor David Phillips to speak to our chapter this Thursday January 28 at 7pm at the Senior Citizen Center. He will be giving a presentation about Heber Valley to include some history, the status of Heber City now and where things are going in the near future.

This is a rare and unique opportunity to hear from our Mayor in such a setting and should provide a great forum to address any questions or comments you might have about the “State of the City”.

So be sure to mark your calendars – should prove to be an entertaining evening. All are invited to attend and light refreshments will be served afterwords.

Please RSVP by Monday, December 6th by calling (435) 503-0455 or by pre-paying for your dinner. We strongly encourage as many to pre-pay as possible since each year we have more RSVP then actually show up. You may pre-pay for your dinner in advance by clicking the “Pay Now” button below:

Directions:
4485 White Eagle Circle Heber City, Utah
Shuttle services to be provided in order to help reach the home.

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5:30 – Gather and mingle, entertainment, music, and apple picking
5:45 – Set-up food and cook the hamburgers
6:00 – Eat!
6:30 – Brief history presentation on the Huber Grove and orchards
6:45 – Group games – for kids, adults and those in-between
7:30 – Clean up and go home

Each family should bring a side dish OR a desert for pot-luck sharing. The SUP will provide and cook hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixin’s.

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Brother Brighams Ball
Date: Friday, July 23rd
Place: This is the Place Heritage Park – Brigham Young Farm House
Time: 7 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $6/person or $10/couple
Come ready to kick-up-your-heels and swing your partner to the acclaimed brass band, the 7th Infantry Regimental Band, while learning the Two-Step from some of Salt Lake’s best dance masters, the Old Glory Dancers. In addition to the Grande March, poetry readings and learning dance steps, there will also be a variety of historical games and activities to delight and entertain the whole family!

Sunrise Service
Date: Saturday, July 24th
Place: Tabernacle at Temple Square
Time: 7 – 8 am
Begin your 24th of July holiday with a flag ceremony conducted by the Mormon Battalion in the true spirit of the pioneers, while honoring the Days of ‘47 Royalty.

Days of 47′ Parade
Date: Saturday, July 24th
Place: Salt Lake City (televised on KSL 5)
Time: 9 am
Be sure to look for some familiar faces right at the beginning of the parade. The Lewis, Johnston, Frandsen, Murdock and Rowland family will be in the parade as they represent our local community and Sons of Utah Pioneers.

Second Annual DUP Western Dance
Date: Saturday, July 24th
Place: Old Heber Social Hall 100 N. 100 W.
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Cost: $5/person
Dress as a pioneer or in western garb. Meet friends and neighbors while dancing to western music. Light refreshments served.

Charleston Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 24th
Place: Charleston
Time: Dark

NGS Family History Conference 2010

The National Genealogical Society is holding their annual convention at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake on April 28-May 1. Thousands are anticipated to attend the 3 day convention.

If you’re curious to find out more about your pioneer ancestors or your Utah connections, the conventions has you covered. There are programs and lectures to help answer every question. The convention will be massive and offers something for everyone.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is using the convention to announce it’s making available another 300 million names through it’s FamilySearch web site. Soon people will be able to read microfilm of some of the most obscure resources.

Expect to also see what business have to offer relating to family history. You can find cd’s, books even family history art.

Our chapter will be represented at the convention on Sat. May 1st. If you attend, be sure to drop by and say hello.

For more information:
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org

The recipient of the scholarship will be announced during our Annual Awards Banquet on May 27. If you haven’t RSVP’d, please do so soon so we can get a final head count. Click Here for more information and for RSVP details.

A very special thank-you goes out to all those who have already donated… you know who you are, THANK-YOU!!

2009 Awards Dinner

It’s that time of the year where we celebrate our local past, present and future pioneers. Join us Thursday, May 27 as we recognize three individuals for their accomplishments and contributions in making our community a better place to live. The awards ceremony will begin at 7pm and will be held at the Senior Center. Dinner will be catered by Tommy’s Texas BBQ. The cost is only $15 a plate.

Please RSVP by Monday, May 24 by calling (435) 709-8868. You may also pre-pay for your dinner in advance by clicking the “Pay Now” button below: