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Show ) 1995- - Page 11 June 27, Basin Life :Clintah Basin Standard State educational brass visit local USU campus for business, pleasure classes are offered in the evening By Karla Cox Regular business was combined with a trip down the Green River for higher education officials from throughout the state of Utah who visited the Uintah Basin last Thursday and Friday. The gathering was "An historic occasion for the Uintah Basin, marking the first time the state Board of Regents has met here," declared Ken Anderton, chairman of that board and Vernal resident. In addition to the Board of Regents, the Board of Trustees from Utah State University convened at the Uintah Baain Branch Campus with presidents, vice presidents or administrative staff members from all of the state universities in Utah. The occasion was the full-tim- - non-traditio- degree-offerin- g with complete declared. concurrent Local Advisory Council enrollment for . high chairman Gordon Snow indicated students. The Branch Campus now offers that the local campus is a model all for other college extensions and 16 baccalaureate degrees, in three Hartman BIG WIGS OF EDUCATION-T- he said, in branch campuses The Utah Slate Board of Regents and the USU Board of Trustees were completaUe here, ways. first, important addition to two associate degrees e educational officials in attendance at a ever meeting at the USU Center in Roosevelt. among includes community involvement, and seven masters degrees. Board of Regents Chairman Ken Anderton was largely responsible for the meeting being scheduled in the not only the strong, working The Roosevelt and Vernal Basin. Most officials were in the area for the first time, but local promoters hope they will return again for said, but the combined student population in recreational pursuits. businesses and 1985 was 500, Hartman continued; made 1994 Fall quarter registration scholarship commitments to included 1,100 students at the the local campus. Branch Campus. While 80 classes The second model is concurrent in 1984 seemed impressive, the enrollment. Currently in funding offered 208 classes the state legislative at jeopanfy last quarter. "concurrent enrollment has level, Hartman credits the present given high school students a taste facility for adding respectability to of real college classes with real a degree at the local campus; 'the college professors," said Snow. building does make a difference," Students have not only gained By Cheryl Mecham day ride passes to Lagoon AND a photo contest, entrants must he quipped, referring again to the three-yecredit while attending high college gift subscription to the enclose an action photo of one or "tin shack" that served its purpose, enter this weeks more children in the Uintah Basin become and have Summer is Standard, school, officially here, they did not serve the purpose of a but with the local teaching the Uintah Basin Standard "Fantastic Photo" contest! Dont with a completed entry form (in acquainted true college classroom building. staif and often find they want to contest, "People are the heart of delay, because just as summer this issue) to the Uintah Basin One recent local graduate continue their higher education the Basin" is in foil swing! Were seemed to arrive suddenly, so will Standard. decried the reputation of easy here. to the contest deadline, along with chance readers Entries must be received by our a bringing classes at the campus. "I was element is strong win prizes as well as subscribe to the special ten percent savings on Thursday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. third 'The sometimes excited, sometimes subscriptions! Simply drop by our office or mail university partnership, said Snow. the Standard at discount rates! and The overwhelmed, frustrated, To in this from weeks for comes Continued on page 18 have arrived that Entries participate efficiency daily sometimes angry at the demands The with second our working contest, USU, directly exciting made on our time," said Ranell Ride. The task to Wakefield of her familyschool without duplicitous effort, is a real Amusement decide winners was a difficult one benefit to students at all levels. commended act. But she balancing "Some have viewed our goal as considering the creative talent the professors as "more than . becoming found in each depiction of mom Utahs next are teachers; they caring, rollege," Snow concluded. "I junior would and dad riding on an amusement friends.." supportive Wakefield expressed her own like to clarify that. Our goal is to ride. LuftOJVJ. i We CONGRATULATE our test of a good college education as continue to strengthen our with to educate USU; Jessica partnership first winners: West; place, one which allows the graduate to i Rylee Mecham; and "walk into the workplace and feel our people, including our neighbors He Ute the Tribe." encouraged Nicole Newell. These confident, to know what You're ' visitors to come again, and bring winners will each receive four all their families to erjoy the beauties day ride passes to Lagoon and a and benefits that the Uintah Basin three-yegift subscription to the offers. ,X school first-tim- . five-ye- governor-appointe- d governing Boards monthly meeting, but their presence in combination with all the other educational officials visiting the ar Creative talent unveiled during "The Amusement Ride" contest USU-UBB- C area was the work of Chairman Anderton and local supporters of Basin Branch the Campus. The gathering gave those supporters an unusual opportunity to extol the benefits of the unique educational facility since its arrival in the From humble beginnings in a small office on Lagoon Street to the building on Highway 40 affectionately referred to as the "tin shack" to its present structure USU-Uint- doing," as she felt she did in her teaching internship completed during the past year. Wakefields comment that "The college has served the community in so many ways" was reaffirmed by another student, Janet Stevens. "I cannot say enough good" about the influence of the college in the area, she to meet the needs of those students e who are working jobs, both. families or raising Under the guidance of former director Vamell Bench, the USU extension expanded its vision firom a supplemental location for degrees at the Logan campus to an actual college center, ah ar . mid-fiO- s. Impact Board funding, the university branch has been a boon to students seeking school education. But in recent years, Director Laird Hartman painted out, the university branch is attracting more young students as well. Still, 70 percent of the non-traditio- post-hig- h USU--UBB- C . y:v ar Uintan All regents, trustees, university Miss UBlC Tickets on Sale Its first come, first served for tickets to the Miss UBIC Scholarship Pageant. Tickets are now on sale at The Attic in Roosevelt Patron tickets are $13.50 a piece or $25 for two. General admission prices are $6 and $10. Patrons wishing to have their names listed in the Miss UBIC program must purchase their tickets before July 18. The Miss UBIC pageant will be held July 27, at 7 p.m. in this Union High Auditorium. County Fair Booth Space Available Booth space at this years Duchesne County Fair is still available for for more details. Helen Peterson at rent Contact 738-594- 3, History Center closed for holidays The Family History Center will be dosed on Tuesday, July 4 and Monday, July 24. All other days and times will remain the same. Single Adult Activity The LDS Regional Single Adults will hold a picnic on Thursday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at the Rock Creek fishermens parking area. Bring a potluck dish. For more information contact your ward or stake representatives, or Doug Prescott at Bai A representatives and staff received a packet from the Duchesne County Chamber of. Commerce, that included unique gifts and information about the area. After an overnight stay in Vernal and Friday morning meetings, the visitors took a raft trip down the Green River. lawn mower! Thank you participants! And if you havent entered our contest or d taken advantage of our subscription rates, there is still time-b- iit nurry! For your chance to win four all Jim Milligan has been chosen as grand marshall far this years July 4th parade. Jim grew up in Ika and went to school there for two years. He continued his education in Roosevelt. He married Ellen Betts in 1940, and she died in a house fire in 1942. He enlisted in the Army Air Care in September at 1942 and served three and a half years in WWII as an airplane mechanic. He married Fern Betts Jail Financing Campaign In order to more fully inform the public of the details of the upcoming bond election to finance the proposed Duchesne Countyjail, all willing residents are invited to participate on the Election Committee to educate the public about the details of this important project. An organizational meeting will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at the Bureau building in Duchesne. Family Support Center ClosedTemporarily . in Tucson, Arizona, while still in the Army. They are the parents of three daughters and nave ten grandchildren. He and his wife nave lived in Roosevelt 48 years. Jim has served Roosevelt City for 80 years as a member of the Roosevelt (Sty Volunteer Fire Department He has been a member of the American Legion, Basin Post 64, for 45 years. In that capacity he has served as district 9 commander and has been post commander twice. He has held numerous other offices within the local post Jim has been in charge of the military funeral offered for veterans and has been in charge of the Memorial Day services conducted by the post, seeing that the flags are placed on veterans graves in five local cemeteries. Jim has been self employed most of his life and has never drawn a day of paid vacation, sick leave or unemployment H e was chosen as the marshall by Roosevelt City and Basketball basketball? Sign up now for Interested in playing some forms are tournament Sign-u- p lot the UBIC parking available at IGA in Roosevelt, at Swases in Altamont and at Wilkersons in Duchesne. For more details call Troy Marx at Young women interested in trying out for the Miss Duchesne County or Tammy Queen Pageant can call Melody Brady at 738-556- 7, Remund at UHS Class of 1965 to Hold Reunion 738-266- 4. The Union High Class of 1965 will be holding a reunion on August 19, at 6 p.m. at Union. We are unable to locate some classmates, so if you haven't received an invitation or if you know of someone who hasnt 3 or Diana Labrum please call Diane Larson Neilson at Jenkins at 353-438- 722-245- 0. UHS Class of 1975 to Hold Reunion The Union High Class of 1975 will hold their 20th reunion on Saturday, July 29, at 1 p.m. at Constitution Park. That evening a dinner and program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the new J.B.s (formerly the Green Briar Restaurant). Contact Darrell Mecham for 4 more details at or 722-230- 722-924- 6. Jim Milligan 3. County Queen Contestants Needed city council for ons CONTEST to our first place winner in The Amusement Ride Contest. Jessica West drew a creative depiction of her mom and dad riding the roller coaster. WINNER-Congratulati- COOPERATIVE EFFORT USU students include 50 Tribal members commitment to the community and his great contribution of volunteer By Karla Cox service. City officials said they As the studentbody at the extend their appreciation to Mr. h Basin Branch of for the hours Milligan many Continued on page 18 Campus has grown, its numbers d have included mote students. Branch Campus Director Laird Hartman told a recent gathering of state educational officials that the college is helping to educate the Ute Tribe as well. Through the of the Ute Tribe cooperation Education Department, three classes are taught each quarter at to avoid driving on muddy roads the Tribal Adult Education because its causing severe rutting. building in Fort Duchesne. Classes are mainly general They also remind people that longterm resource damage is caused by education requirements, Hartman driving off roads onto wet sails. In explained, with about 30 students travel is currently enrolled in those offered most areas' in Fort Duchesne. prohibited. In addition, about 20 students Recreationists should aim use e care in any activity near streams attend full or at the and rivers, which are now flowing Education Centers in Roosevelt water, and Vernal. These students are very high. Cold, slick rocks and hidden debris working toward degrees ranging create dangerous situations. from Associate in Office Support Families with children should be Systems to Masters in Education. A graduate this Spring, Tribal especially careful. Forest officials suggest that member Leander Tapoof, attests to people call a Forest Service office the success of the program. All students at the college to check on current conditions before planning recreational telecommunications system that activities. USU-Uinta- ee three-on-thr- 722-053- 'i value-price- : Beginning immediately the Family Support Center in Roosevelt will be dosed for 30 days due to a lack of funding. three-on-thr- i Milligan to be parade grand marshall July 4 353-455- 8. Three-on-Thr- ee i brown-skinne- Uinta mountains still remain inaccessible People planning to "get away' from it air by taking a trip into tiie Uinta Mountains may have to postpone their plans, according to Finest Service officials. Most areas remain inaccessible because unusually deep snowpack and cool spring weather has delayed snowmelt. Aerial snowpack off-ro-ad part-tim- observation of the suggests that many areas will not be accessible until Even at lower elevations, access into the mountains is difficult because roads are extremely muddy. Some roads have been closed because of slumping. Forest Service officials are asking people high-elevati- mid-Jul- y. fast-movi- ng benefit from the distance learning for a variety of classes. The local campus is linked to Logan Campus extensive Merrill Library through Internet Students can conduct research, search for books and periodicals, and access all the information on campus through the system. EdNet classes, available for several years at the Uintah Basin Area Technology Center, provide while dear, interactive learning ' increasing the local options. ComNet, another cooperative device of the Tedinology Center, is not as clear a picture, but also provides a wider range of classes. Available in greater clarity through the efforts of Uintah c Basin Telephone, the based telecommunications systems provide the opportunity to interact with other students statewide. Though USU currently serves 8,100 students through use of the system, USU President George H. Emert commented that the university needs better access to offers fiber-opti- telecommunications classes, particularly the preferred EdNet system, to more folly reach the mission of colleges throughout the state. land-gra- |
