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SOUTHERN UTAH LIFE www.thespectrum.com ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS ST. GEORGE Duncan 90th Louie Barkdull Duncan was born January 29, 1918 in Meadow Utah. Louie will cele- brate her 90th birthday with friends and family at an Open House given in her honor by her children Joan and Jim Brooks of Las Vegas, Kathryn and Max Rose of St. George; Jim and Peggy Duncan of St. George and Shirlee and Larry Bray of Santa The Open House will be Saturday, January 26th, 2008 from one until two p.m.

at the 400 E. 100 South chapel cultural hall. Everyone is invited! SANTA CLARA Ence 86th Our Mother Gertrude Worthen Ence is celebrating her 86th birthday. She was born January 23, 1922 in St. George, Utah, and has lived most of her life in Santa Clara.

She married Vendon Pershing Ence October 17, 1938. Together they raised seven children Randy, Venda, Connie, Claudia, Richard, Michael, and Darren, who have given her 22 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. We love you for your good example, kindness, cheerfulness and the love you have given us through out our lives. Happy Birthday! Love your Family. CEDAR CITY Esplin 75th Ken W.

Esplin celebrated his 75th birthday Friday January 18th, 2008. He was born January 18, 1933 in Hurricane to William H. (Bill) Esplin and Vinona Spendlove. He married Dayle Stevens Between proves Dinah Eng Gannett News Service sister Linda and I -tal arrived at emergency the hospi- room at 2 a.m. She felt nauseous with a dull ache in her side that had grown progressively worse that evening.

Little did we know how long it would take to receive care. As a teenager, I used to work in a hospital emergency room as a volunteer, so I know that cases are evaluated, and patients are seen according to how serious their problems might be. I never realized how quickly the ER can fill up on a Friday night, and how few medical personnel are on duty after midnight. It took an hour before my sister was registered, and the paperwork signed. And it took an additional two and a half hours before she was taken back to a treatment room and seen by a nurse.

We live in a society of instant gratification, and having to wait when you, or a loved one, is in pain is not easy. Sitting in an ER for hours makes you grateful for every moment of pain-free health. People's values come to the surface quickly. At one point, everyone had to listen to an elderly man coughing up a storm. No one wanted to sit near him, but when he asked for help getting to the bathroom, two people immediately moved to aid him.

When conditions are less than ideal, you have to come up with makeshift solutions. My sister said lying down would ease her pain, but ER policy dictated that all patients remain seated in the waiting area until they were called in for treatment. Improvising, I shoved three chairs together in a corner of the room so that she could at least get horizontal. Unfortunately, she was right underneath the waiting room TV set, which was blaring with "Judge a courtroom reality show that was turning my stomach. When I switched the channel, looking for quieter, Duncan Esplin Stewart May 7th, 1960.

They have 3 children Juli, Steve, Tracy 15 grandchildren. Dad, you are our favorite "Bionic Man." We thank God for his blessings of renewed health given to you recently. Your loving family. CEDAR CITY Stewart 80th Velma Stewart celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday January 14, 2008. She was born January 14, 1928 in Fairview, to Willis and Bessie Mower.

She married Owen Stewart on August 7, 1946 in Fairview. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on March 23, 1963. They have 5 children Sharon Clarke, Karen Rugg, JoAnn Adams, Elaine North, Janice Steffensen 22 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren, with 3 on the way. The family held a birthday party in her honor. Velma enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family.

Us: ER wait challenging calmer fare, a man who I had thought was asleep yelled out, "What are you doing, lady? I'm watching that." Muttering an apology, I turned the set back to squabbling neighbors and the loud-mouthed judge, but turned it down a bit. A woman in another corner, who couldn't even see the TV set, piped up, "I can't hear it!" So I turned the volume back up, and sat down, overruled. I reminded myself that these other people were in pain, or also worried over loved ones. So if the familiar sound of "Judge Mathis," which was then followed by "The People's Court," was a source of comfort, who was I to judge them? An hour later, when the two avid watchers left the room, I got up and turned off the TV. Blessed silence.

Half an hour later, we were taken back to a treatment room. The shift changed, and we waited some more. As Linda dozed on and off, I got up, stiff from sitting through the night, and started to do some yoga stretches. In the relative peace of the moment, I felt certain she would be fine. It was after 7 a.m.

before a doctor arrived. After getting X-rays, an ultrasound, and blood work, my sister was finally given some pain medication and we checked out two hours later. Thankfully, all her tests came out normal. The cause of the pain was not found, so she'll have to go to a specialist for a follow-up appointment. After being up all night, my mind was awake, even though my body was ready to fall asleep.

Now that the emergency was over, I told Linda we should pretend that we'd flown to Paris, and were just jetlagged after a seven-hour flight. Now that's a healing thought. Dinah Eng is a freelance writer. She can be reached at Ence ST. GEORGE Cram 50th Gary and Betty (Dallin) Cram will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 29, 2008.

They were married January 29, 1958 in Las Vegas. They have 7 children Von, Debbie, Jerald, Karl, Sonya, Julie and Bryan 25 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A reception will be held in their honor Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pine View Stake Center, 595 North 2450 East, St.

George. Gary retired from the city of St. George. Betty has been employed with various job for 50 years. Both love to spend time, with family and grandchildren.

All friends and family of Betty and Gary are welcome to come out and reminisce. Dreaming about a new Career? Be Your Dream, Let us help! Phone 435-674-6200 www.thespectrum.com CEDAR CITY Bonzo 50th Suzanne Kirtley and Kenneth C. Bonzo were married January 18, 1958 in the Cedar City, Rock Church. They were sealed in the St.George LDS Temple on January 29, 1963. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 1 Friday January 18, 2008.

They are the parents of 4 children Sue Ann, Donna Rae, Howard and Gordon. Kenneth and Suzanne have 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. LAVERKIN LEWISTON Larkin Nuckles Nicole Larkin and Josh Nuckles were married Saturday, December 28, 2007 in the Salt Lake Temple. An Open House will be held in their honor on Saturday, January 26 at the LaVerkin 3rd Ward Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. The parents of the bride are Eric and Bonnie Nielsen of Lewiston, Utah.

The parents of the groom are Margaret Nuckles of LaVerkin, and Les and Jan Nuckles of San Clemente, Calif. The couple will reside in Logan, Utah. LAYTON Curtis Graff Megan Michelle Curtis and Curtis John Graff will be married Saturday, January 26 at the Dixie Convention Center. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dixie Convention Center, Garden Room.

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