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Show jj City seeks grant for VOLUME 65 THURSDAY, water study As part of an opening effort by Duchesne City to improve its water system, the city has applied for a $27,400 grant from the Four Corners Commission. If approved, the money will be used to finance a water audit for the city. A Provo firm, Community Consultants, Inc., Water and Waste Water Technical water meter calibration, wast water survey, rate study for the culinary water system and a study to locate leaks in SERVING UTAH'S GROWING NUMBER 42 UINTAH BASIN October 20. 1977 The UINTAH How outside people view Duchesne" was tine of the final of the Industrial Development meeting held in Duchesne Tuesday, October 11. Dale s IAS IN the system. City officials describe this project as an important effort to improve the city water system by making it more efficient and eliminating leaks and other problems which waste good usable water, as the city moves toward construction of the Starvation Lake Treatment Plant. precincts. While living in Billings, Montana, Budd served a 8 years as deputy sheriff and then as Captain of Detectives in Yellowstone County. Mr. and Mrs. hansen are the parents of 5 children and active LDS Church members. Mr. Hansen served a mission to the East States, attended BYU and is now High Priest Group Leader in the Duchesne 1st Ward. Employed by Chevron Oil Company, Mr. Hansen says he needs to be involved, and further states that everyone should involve themselves in city government to make sure they have the government they want and considers this civic activity an obligation." Dennis L. Ercanbrack is a ten year resident of Duchesne where he teaches Social Studies and serves as Vice Principal of the high school. Mr. Ercanbrack, father of four boys, has always been active in community affairs including the original swimming pool committee, as a member of the EMT (ambulance) team, and as president of the Duchesne Educational Association. Bake sale set for cub scouts A bake sale will be held this Friday by Cub Scout pack 268. The selling of baked goods will begin at 2:30, west of Duchesne Drug. Richard Kerr states proceeds will be used toward rechartering of boys, awards and special outings for the group. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods may contact Mrs. Rick Kerr or Mrs. Wilma Sleight. The first pack meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 28th. His main interests have been in youth leadership in a variety of programs. In Scouting he has received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award ever presented to a volunteer for work done in scouting. A past District Chairman, he is still active in the program, currently at the Explorer level. Among his other accomplishments, he lists originating and directing the Little League Wrestling program, and serving as a counselor for a group of si udents from Duchesne who toured Europe for 6 weeks to study International Relations. Mr. Ercanbrack says he feels some changes are needed" and that he could help initiate them. He lists four areas of concern that he would wish to focus on if elerted to the city council. He feels more emphasis is needed on what he calls creature comforts such as street repairs, safety, and beautification of the homes and surroundings in the downtown area. Another area needing more attention according to Mr. Ercanbrack is an ariive cultural program including such as theatrical many activities andmusical programs and concerts. He states that money is available from outside sources to help finances such an undertaking and would like to see a committee formed to research this. As his third area of attention, he lists a theme for Duchesne and states that the recently suggested "outlaw Country" is too negative. Finally, he wishes to study the organization of city workers and projects and possibly reorganize them "to get the most out of manpower. Kenneth L. Mark grew up in Laramie, Wyoming, moving to Duchesne some 20 years ago. He and his wife Marion have one child, Monica Mack Grant, and two grandsons. Although not activke in politics before, Mr. Mack states simply that he want to see if he can help better the community." Owner of M & M Supply Company, Mr. Mack is employed by Uintah Freightways. A photo of Mr. Mark was not available for publication. in. He says he would support any city the improvement that the majority-opeople would welcome." There are five residents in contention for the leadership positions open this year on the City Council, all with different ideas and reasosn for seeking a spot on the council. Jerry Chapman wishes to be elected to the city council because he plans to make his home in Duchesne and is concerned Mr. Chapman about the community. moved to Duchesne from Parawan, has three young daughters and teaches grades 3 and 4 at Durhesnc Elementary, lie is an active member of the LDS Church, currently First Counselor for the Sunday Srhool program having served a two year mission to England. A graduate of SUSC, Mr. Chapman plans to support general civic improvement as well as industrial progress to stablize the community. Alton N. Moon, a lifelong resident of Duchesne says he feels he has sat on the sidelines long enough. lie compares the running of a rity to conducting any private business and hopes to push for mad improvements as his first priority if elected to the council. Mr. Moon, a sheep and cattle rancher, has been active outside of city politics for many years, serving on the county Hospital Board and as a member of the "jeep posse" search and rescue crew. He is currently a member of the High Council and was LDS Mission President for 4 years. The Moon have 6 children, ranging in age from 15 years to just 7'i months. Budd Hansen and his family moved to Duchesne 2 years ago and say they have both always been interested in good government and active in their local Carpenter, State Economic Development Expert attended the meeting to address Duchesne businessmen and community leaders on subjects covering the town's assets and resources as well as technical aspects of borrowing and raising capital. Among the rases discussed was the Holiday Inn built recently in Park City. According to Mr. Carpenter, this project was completed under an agreement with the rity to, in effect, lend its tax exempt status through a lease agreement with the builders of the Inn. This type of agreement was recommended for Durh-esnas a possibility for attracting industry or business interests to the area. Mr. Carpenter also presented a slide program featuring the State Industrial Promotion Board. The board was founded in 1965 by Governin' Rampton to bring industrial growth to Utah's many communities hy matching local assets and availability of resources with nationwide firms intersted in expansion. The hoard seeks to aid local communities in attracting new businesses hy matchng their unique capacities with interested groups. Some of the important resources for starting and maintaining many types of industry are available in large quantities in and around Duchesne City, according to Mr. Carpenter. Some of the natural resources mentioned are wood, water, and energy supplies such as gas, oil, nil shale, and mal. Much emphasis was placed on the recreational aspects of Duchesne, especially Starvation I,ake. It was suggested that residents and city officials interested in community progress seek to promote recreation in Duchesne in connection with the lake, as a jump-of- f point for trips to the High Uintas and for Hunting, hiking and winter sports opportunities, as well as others. A promotional campaign of this type would approach, includrequire a multi-mediing a brochure detailing the sporting and scenic features of the area, aimed primarily at residents of the Wasatch Front. Another aspect of Duchesne and the surrounding area that muld attract tourism is more historic than scenic. The new Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center located in Wallace Park in the center of town is launching a program to emphasize the Outlaw" heritage of this area. Included in the brochures available at the center will ho literature describing the escapades of famous outlaws such as Bub Meeks and Butch Cassidy who came to the canyons and caves here to escape the taw. Don Moat, who runs the center, is currently preparing Wanted posters and organizing pamphlets detailing self guided tours to points of historic or lengendary interest. Also in his plans is a museum for exhibiting artirles from the Basin's past. For now, items donated are being displayed in the tiny center. He is hoping residents will lend their antiques" and artifacts and is interested in any items from the past, especially a working wixid burning stove to help heat the building in winter. Dr. Brower, Regional Courtney F.ronornie Specialist from the I'SV Extension, addressed the group of about 25 interested citizens in ihe County Courtroom informing the that two studies are currently being made of Duchesne. One study is being conducted hy DSU regarding marketing aspects of the area and will take approximately 3 months to complete. The second study deals with Public Relations and is being made by a group from BYU. He stated he is corresponding with two prospective investors regarding a proposed shopping mall and a pulp mill for Duchesne. He said his efforts are to help get a base on which to build. Most of the participants attending the meeting were involved in the discussions which followed talks by the two experts. A citizen committee was formed to investigate possibilities for development and to work with the city council and offiriata toward this common goal. e Candidates speak out on Duchesne issues Nomination Petitions for the Duchesne City Municipal Elertion are in, indicating an overwhelming desire by city residents to become involved in local government. There are two candidates for mayor looking to serve a four year term in that position. Ralph (Lucky) Dorrity has served on the city council for 3 years and lived in Duchesne for 20 years. He is a professional horse trainer and owner of R-Training Stables in Duchesne. He and his wife Lori have five children, 3 of whom are married, and 2 grandchildren. Mr. Dorrity is. president of the Utah Quarter Horse Association and active in promoting and riding in shows statewide. During his time on the council, Mr. Dorrity was sent to Denver to put in a successful bid for a HUD grant which was used to build sewers on Blue Bench. This was the first grant of this type awarded to Duchesne and Mr. Dorrity mentions it as one of his more satisfying tasks while serving on the council. He' feels he would rather let performance speak for him than words, but says his reason for running for mayor is backed by a desire to see projects continued that were started in the last 2 or 3 years, especially park improvement. R. Norm lifter and his wife Marilynn moved to Duchesne two years ago from the San Francisco area and plan to stay. They have 8 children, with only 3 still at home, and 6 grandchildren. Mr. Lefler is the owner of Duchesne Electric, having attended a 4 year trade school and been an electrician for 27 years. He and Marilynn are active members of the LDS Church where he serves as president of Duchesne 1st ward Sunday School. Mr. Lefler is seeking the mayoral position because he has always been civic minded," which is the reason he states for joining the Lion's Club, saying that they are very involved in community service projects. Mr. Lefler states his priorities as town improvement and street improvement and says he would like to see Duchesne become a place people would like to move to and live Duchesne should stress resources, recreation says state expert f R. Norm Lefler Ralph (Lucky) Dorrity a Selected to reign over the 1977 in Duchesne this year were Debbie festivities Homecoming Joan Foy, Miss Congeniality; LeAnn Jensen, Second Attendant; Mary Colbert, queen and Penny White, First Attendant. The girls came from a prospective field of 13 contestants competing in a variety of events. HOMECOMING Duchesne chooses homecoming royalty After all the excitement of the. 1977 Duchesne Homecoming Queen Pageant was over, four lovely ladies were chosen to reign over the Homecoming festivities. Three judges, to the delight of many of the spectators, chose Mary Colhert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Colbert and sponsored by the G.A.A. as Queen. Chosen as first attendant was Penny White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin B. White and the Senior sponsored by class. Second attendant honors went to LeAnn i Immunization programs are urged Dennis L. Ercanbrack or local Jensen who was sponsored bv the FFA and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jensen. The theme song of the contest The played . by Way You Look Tonight was especHamilton Susan accompanist ially fit ting for the queen as she took her walk in a yellow floor length full gown trimmed with white lace and set off by her newly aquired tiara and bouquet of roses. Debbie Sue Foy was chosen by the girls as Miss Congeniality. Debbie Joan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foy and was sponsored by the Journalism Club. Mike and Denise Floyd served as master and mistress of ceremonies and little Chriten Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kimball Bailey came very close to stealing the show each time she appeared and made her way across the stage to present a winner with her trophy. As part of a national immunization initiative, the Utah State Division of is an extensive Health launching immunization raise to program designed levels of children throughout Utah. In recent years, immunization levels have declined or remained low against such diseases as polio, diptheria, tetanus, whixiping cough, measles and rubella, according to Dr. Lyman J. Olsen. for the Utah Director of Health of Social Services. Department Since the possibility of outbreaks of these serious diseases cannot be excluded. Dr. Olsen said that the I'tah State Division of Health is taking the initiative to see that such outbreaks are minimized or excluded completely. To help achieve this end, the Board has mandated the formation of a committee to serve in an advisory capacity to Ihe State Division of Health. Dr. Olsen said that the committee, which is to be made up of representatives of professional and voluntary associations, will help coordinate public awareness and volunteer activities. He recommended that parents check what immunizations their children have received. By age two, each child should have received at least four DPT shots, three jxdio doses and vaccines for measlues and rubella. Mumps vaccine is also recommended. Any children needing immunizations ran obtain them from private physicians, pediatricians departments. Jerry G. Chapman ROYALTY health Dr. Olsen urged that all Utah citizens help achieve the goal of immunizing every child hy ensuring that their rhildren art1 protected, discussing the problem with their family and neighbors for immunization ami volunteering activities within their community. With 13 contestants all striving to be queen, the judges were faced with many difficult decisions. In the events held before the pageant, trophies were awarded in several areas of competition. Sue Ann Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben D. Mitchell and sponsored by the Swing Choir took the trophy in cake baking while Cindy Farnsworth, daughter of Mrs. Keith Farnsworth and sponsored by the freshmen won the trophy in the judge's interview contest. In this contest, girls met with the judges and were asked questions varying from what they would do with a million dollars to who would they like to be if they could be anyone in the world. Lucille Petersons essay on the topic Womens greatest service to humanity is that of rearing a well educated family" took a trophy. Lucille is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferron J. Peterson and as sponsored by the model United Nations. For their leadership Test, the girls look the Betty Crocker Scholarship test from 1976. Achieving top score in this portion of the queen competition was LeAnn Jenson who also took second attendant honors. In the part of the overall competition viewed by the audience, Debbie Sue Foy demonstrated her dancing ability and tixik the trophy in the talent competition. Debbie Sue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I eo Foy and was sponsored by the sophomores. The formal comeptition was won by Susan Burdick, wearing an orange floor length dress accented by a decorative shawL The annual Duchesne Homecoming Award was presented to Mrs. Mary Hardy for her outstanding service to the srhixd and her help with the homecoming events. Judges for the contest were Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Black, Mr. and Mrs. Don Muller and Mr. and Mrs. Randall Iuihrum. |