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Show V Dave Roberts a nice guy and a darn good cop After fourteen years as chief of police for Roosevelt City, and another five years as a member of the police department, Dave Roberts is taking it a little easier now, as he is assigned as a patrolman and public relations officer for the force. He assumed his new duties last week, as a new police chief was named. A summary of some of the comments that have been made by those who have worked with Dave in police work included: Dave is a policeman from the old school, and they don't come any better. If you doubt it, just ask any of the youngsters, or older people, Indian or who he always has time to stop and visit" Ray Wardle, former chief of police for the Ute Indian Tribe, commented that Dave was one of the best officers he had ever worked with, willing to cooperate, and give any assistance. Typical of the feelings that have been expressed concerning Dave is a letter that was received by the city this week in behalf of Dave, by a person who is serving a term in a penal institution. It reads as follows: "Dear Dave, "I am writing this letter to let you know that I greatly appreciate your writing me such a fine letter, and I am sure it will be a great help to me. "I appreciate you checking in on my wife and the kids as it is very reassuring to them to know that they have a friend like you in the community. I surely hope there will never again in my life be a time when I let yourself, my family, or my friends down again. I feel I have learned a very valuable lesson. I am doing real well in here, no real problem at alL My only problem is missing my wonderful family and friends so very much. "I have a good job, I run a backhoe and non-India- when the weather is bad I work in the shop overhauling Diesel engines. "This place is so much better than I had imagined it would be. We are treated like human beings and most of the time like gentlemen. We eat real good. Here at the farm camp we are never locked up and are only responsible for our job, and being on hand at count time. Really quite nice for being in a prison. "Well Dave, I never was much at writing letters so will close at this time, and hope to see you soon. As Always I am hoping that you and your family are well and happy. Dave went to work for the city in June, 1955, working three days a week. He was sworn in as chief of police at the time Merlin W. Sullivan became mayor, and started at a salary of $380 per month. He nti'ived his first new cur in 1965. Pave recalls some of the police officers he has worked with, including Reese Timothy . Carl Riehens, Ed Brandt, Ju nior Jenkins, and Jay Houtz. He also remembers that the population at that time wus around 1800, where it is now near 5.000. One of the biggest changes that has taken place during his time on the foce. he states, is the present lack of respect for law officers. This has great ly affected law enforcement, and hampers the work of the police officer. Another factor is the increase in the use of drugs, and the accompanying problems that presents. Speaking of the population growth. Dave says, "They're a great bunch. The new families have brought prosperity to the area, and also a new way of thinking and living. Although nut retiring just yet, Dave plans to do a little more hunting and fishing than in the past, a hobby which he enjoys. As one officer summed it up, "Policemen will come and go, and some will be liked and some not. But the measure of an officer is what people will say abut him as he steps down. And we think Dave is a real nice guy, and a darn good cop." Duch. Little League meet elect officers A Duchesne Little League meeting was held Saturday, April 20. New officers were elected with Jim Grant as president; Gaylor Mudgett, vice president; Ro Jean Addley, secretary and Bill Bailey. Everett Kirkhart, Robert Sieverson and Russell Cowan as directors. Three teams have sponsors, Kohl's, Karren's and the Polar Queen. There is still need for a sponsor for a fourth team. Another meeting will be held at the Bureau of Reclamation office on Thursday, Apri 25, at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, or in helping with the teams, or in being an umpire during the ball season, is urged to attend this little league meeting. Interested persons may also contact any of the above officers in Duchesne. presented to ... County schools in his earlier Dave Roberts acclaimed He as "One was days. heck of a policeman." Uniting buyer and seller. 1J county building reports The school building program in Duchesne county was the chief item of business at the last meeting of the dis tricl school hoard. Architects Bill and Neil Richardson reported to the board that Altamont elementary is 9ti per rent complete ami Roosevelt elementary is 85 per cent complete. They will be ready for during the next school year. Roofing Problems Bill Richardson also reported to the board jin the roofing problem at the Area Vocational Center in Roosevelt. According to Richardson, tests conducted by GAF indicate the problem is the result of un do stress caused by the heavy weight of pounding water on the lower part of the roof and no defective material. GAF suggested certain refinements to correct the problem. The board authorized the architects to contact an independent roofing specialist to inspect the roof and test the material for the board. Richardson presented schematics on other building programs in the county. At Union high school additional drawings were presented that would make the girl's dancing and exercise rooms with a higher ceiling from 12 to 20 feet The board will have to decide what height it wants the ceiling, but that the 20 foot occu-ianc- Duch. baseball team is defeated in season opener ceiling will cost about $15,000 more with the higher ceiling. At Duchesne high school a change has been made in classrooms from the ocn type area in one section to four 28 feet x 32 feet enclosed classrooms with openings to the hallway and one more classroom of 31 feet x 22 feet between the boiler room and restrooms. The board also asked the architect to provide space for 12 foot x 10 foot dressing rooms on the west side of the stage in the auditorium. The auditorium is planned to scat 450. The bid for the Union high school, Duchesne high school and an addition to Altamont high school are tentatively set to be let Sept. 1.' Richardson said late summer is the second best time of the year to bid projects because contractors are looking for winter work. In other business: Approve Hiring The board approved the hiring of an intern to help with the Community Schools program. They also discussed use of the building, expansion and budgeting. Larry Abplanalp, director of the Community School Adult Education programs also reported 972 enrolled in the Community school. Superintendent Thomas J. Abplanalp was directed to evaluate the existing furniture in the old Altamont elementary school and see which items can be moved to the new school and which will have to be replaced. Approval was given for five district representatives to. visit Parowan high school to observe the Humanities pro- - Duchesne Eagle's opened their regular season schedule last Thursday and came up on the short end of a 17-- romp by the Moab Red Devils. The Red Devils jumped out to a lead early in the game and the Eagles narrowed the margin 1 on a fielders choice and two Moab errors. It proved to no avail though as Moab had excellent pitching on behalf at Roberts, who pitched six innings at hitless ball while striking out ten. The Eagles only base hit was a single by Mark Peterson off reliever Wyatt. Moab had a total of 17 runs and 14 hits off Eagle hurler Kent Brown. Several runs were unearned however as the Eagles made Iff errors. April 25. 1974 STANDARD gram there and the effect it has had. NAA Reporta Abplanalp reported Superintendent that Union high school fared generally well in the recent evaluation by the Northwest Accrediting Association. Recommendations were given for impoving some aspects of the school such as policy betand procedure regarding drop-outter use of the intercom, life safety itan-dardimproved building maintenance and definition of the roll of the Assistant s, Principal Con o'more school, which was evalua-- , ted by a committee from the state according to the Superintendent, was rated as one of the best school of its kind in the state1. News 4-- H Neola 1 Riding Club The Neola Riding Club started again for the year. The first meeting was March 21. It was held in the Neola elementary gym. The meeting started off with having new leaders. The leaders are David and Diane Duncan. At the beginning of the meeting, we talked about what we were going to do throughout the summer. We also chose officers. This years officers are, President Tari Davis; vice president, Lori Zager; secretary, Lori Luck; reporter, Donni Yack. The second meeting was April 11, and it was held at the rodeo grounds. We practiced barrels and western pleasure. At the third meeting, at the rodeo grounds, we practiced barrels, key hole, egg race. The fourth meeting at the rodeo grounds we did the reining pattern, western pleasure and barrels. Anybody that would like to join just contact the leaders. Reporter, Donni Yack 4-- 1 Financial Assistance 2-- need financial aid for education in secretarial areas, practical nursing, or auto mechanics, apply now for summer and fall quarters. If you 2-- MOD assembly is Thursday, April 18, a March of Dimes Assembly was presented to the students of Duchesne, Altamont, and Tabiona high schools. The Assembly was under the direction of Judy Moon who is TAPS chairman for Duchesne County. TAPS is Teen Action Program for the March of Dimes which involves the youth. A movie was presented called "A Step At a Time which is about the March of Dimes Special guests were Mrs. Street and her daughter Leigh. Leigh is Duchesne County's Poster Child. The purpose of the Assembly was to familiarize the students with the March of Dimes and to give them information n which will beabout the held in Duchesne on May 4. n Assisting Judy with the are TAPS chairmans, Jackie Mudgett from duchesne, Mike Miles from Altamont and Marva Turnbow from Tabiona. Miss Jan Cox of Duchesne is adviser for the Walk. Questions concerning the may be obtained by calling Judy at School Board hears Uintah Basin Area Vocational Cntr. East Lagoon Street, Roosavelt, Utah, 722-452- 6 Mn. tarda Saafay Walk-A-Tho- I I Walk-A-Tho- Walk-A-Tho- Walk-A-Tho- n 738-221- Freezer Beef or Pork Sale USDA personally selected, grain fed beef and prok. whole or half cut, wrapped and delivered Mt. Pleasant ' Phone: 462-261- 789-201- Deputy Sheriff "Chico and Peggy Cap-weof Roosevelt. The little miss arrived on April 17, at the Duchesne County hospital. She will answer to the name of Jennifer Ruth and she weighed 7 lbs and 14 oz. The baby's other grandmother is Mrs. Ruth Capwell of Middleburg, N. Y. This makes 15 grandchldren for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bird. Mrs. Marie Roper was head of the cancer dirve in Bluebell during the month of April, she reported having collected $136 from this area. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bird were hosts to members of their family to a lovely dinner Saturday evening at their home, guests present were "Chico and Peggy Capwell of Roosevelt. Dwight and Eunice Springer of Gusher, Tony and Emma Lou Kofpp of Idaho Falls, Ida.; Danny and Roylene Bird and Bert and their families. Leo Bird has spent several days in the Duchesne County hospital undergoing tests. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goodrich and Mrs. Sylvia Goodrich visited in Vernal on Sunday with Rulen and Thelma Goodrich and their son Wade and his wife. 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