By Julie Johansen
Emery County Republican Chairman Bill Dellos welcomed a large crowd to the annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday evening. Several state elected officials were in attendance at the Orangeville City Community Center.
Dellos introduced Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, Representative Jason Chaffetz, Utah State Auditor John Dougal and Emery County native Mike Mower, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Gov. Herbert. County Republican Secretary Karen Dellos introduced the state republican party officials; James Evans, Phil Wright, Lisa Shepherd and Thomas Wright, national committeeman. County representative Phil Fauver then welcomed the county elected officials.
Kendra Seely, Carbon County Chairman, was also present at the dinner. Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch were also represented by members of their staff. Gail Albrecht, Representative Albrecht’s wife, was in attendance as he was busy on Capitol Hill. Steak or chicken dinner was prepared and served by Kent and Julie Wilson. Special entertainment was provided by the Huntington Glee Club and Lt. Governor Spencer Cox was the guest speaker. His address provided a glimpse of the state at this time.