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Show tvfa. I I Ease iQ - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 10. 1998 Ranch hand ordered to pay restitution Immunizations Health Department recognized for meeting goals Tri-Coun- During a hearing held in 8th District Court last week, Alberto Manuelito, 38, a Duchesne Ranch Hand, has been ordered to pay )1886 in restitution after a midnight horse ride damaged three vehicles. According to court records, in August 1997, an intoxicated Manuelito rode his horse from starvation reservoir into Duchesne City where he preceded to Ram into 3 different cars with his horse. The cars, which were parked in an empty lot near Zions bank, were occupied at the time of the incident. In January, Manuelito pleaded guilty to the third degree felony count of criminal mischief and was sentenced to 20 days in jail and 36 months probation. ty TriConty Health Department the Utah Department ofHealth 1997 Immunization Aaaeasment Honor Roll for accomplishing a 100 immunization rate in Manila. TCHD offices in Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Vernal received honorable mentions for meeting the Year 2000 National Immunization Goals with immunization rates at 90 or above. TCHD staff have worked fervently to increase immunization rates in the Uintah Basin through community outreach and onsite service assessment. TCHD would like to congratulate the residents of Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties for immunizing their children on schedule, said Judy Uphold, TCHD Public Health Director. Immunization rates prior to school enrollment had been falling in the last ten years because it was believed that they were no longer necessary. Recent outbreaks of measles in Utah have been a dreadful reminder that childhood diseases are not extinct. TriCounty Health Department offers immunization (TCHD) make clinics in Manila, Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Vernal (see schedule below). TCHD clinics are staffed with qualified public health nurses to answer questions and address complete and to follow through with secondary and tertiary immunization doses as mandated by the State of Utah. These mandates were Children need most oftheir shots by two years of age. Eighty percent of the vaccine series can be admintwo istered to children years of age in just five visits to the local health department The following chart lists the vaccine schedule and TCHD clinic hours. Immunization Schedule: Birth: Hepatitis B (administered before the infant leaves the hospital); Two Months: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, (DTP), Second Dose Hepatitis B, Hemophilus influenza (Hib), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Polio (OPV); Four Months: Second Dose, DIP, Hib, and OPV; Six Months: Third Dose, 8 DTP, Hepatitis B, Hib, OPV; Months: Fourth Dose, DTP, Hib, MMR; 6 Years: (required for daycare, preschool, andor kindergarten enrollment): DTP, MMR, and two-mont- 12-1- 4-- OPV. TCHD Clinic Hours: Vernal OfMonfice, 147 East Main, day through Friday from 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Roosevelt Office, 281 East, waivable upon request. According to state law, children must be immunized to enter licensed daycare, preschool, and public school. TCHD encourages parents to check their childrens immunization records to make sure they are 'I.' 200 North, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 4:45 p.m.; Duchesne Office, 50 East 100 South (Old Courthouse Building), Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Manila, TCHD Office (across from the courthouse) Bimonthly Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5; -- 738-220- 2; 784-349- 4; . 'liw'.r .. ? 4.w ,.K Childrens Justice Center In other business, the council discussed their plans to immediately secure electronic equipment for the center, such as cameras, and recording equipment which will be used to document interviews conducted with children who are victims of sexual abuse. This eliminates multiple interviews, and allaw enforcement officers to counselors and medical experts to work to lows law enforcement agencies and serve the best interests of the vic- counselors to receive the necessary information to work the case. tim. The facility is near completion The council discussed a luncheon to be hosted by Duchesne County aays council member, Tammy Area Chamber of Commerce on Bostick-Coopduring a walk March 27 as well aa an evening through. There are exam tables and reception. Rob Caldwell, director of additional medical equipment which the Justice Center informed the will be delivered shortly. Decoratcouncil that members of the Attoring to fill up the bare walla, will be ney Generals office would be on hand done to enhance the surroundings to view the Childrens Justice Cenand make the rooms comfortable for ter and be available to attend the children. luncheon. Justice Center Council member Tying up loose ends and preparing for open house By Cheryl Meeham Members of the Childrens Justice Center Council are planning for the Centers open house scheduled for March 27, which will honor contributors and volunteers who helped make the building a reality, and allow the public to get an inside look at the center. The Justice Center serves aa a shelter for young victims of physical or sexual abuse, and provides a ' central junction for everyone from 1 t. LOOKING OUT FOR KIDS-T- he Childrens Justice Center council and friends met to discuss plans last week for the grand opening of the Center. Pictured on the front step of the Center are - left to right, back row; Dale Johnson, Judge Steel, George Glines, Kathleen Marshall, Jane Thompson, Rob Caldwell, Carolyn Kriasman, Russell Cowan, John Osborn, Irene Hansen and Jane Powers. Front, left to right; Tammy Boe tick-Co- o per, Laurie Brummond, and Michelle Graves. 781-547- 5; 722-508- parental concerns. Fees are de- veloped to protect children from harmful diseases that have resurfaced in the last few years. er An Englishman once drove a power lawn mower a distance of 3,034 miles Russell Cowan, reported that re- maining construction will include a handicap ramp with railing, and installation ofa chainlink fence with privacy slats. Landscaping will be completed aa soon as weather permits by community volunteers. After lawn and shrubbery is planted, Cowan says an assortment of frontier style play houses will be built in the back yard. While there is yet a list of projects before the center is complete, council members say the facility itself is right on schedule and will be up and running by the day of the open house. "Our priority for the center, our first order ofbusiness is to serve the children of the Uintah Basin as quickly and efficiently as possible," said Jane Thompson, Justice Center Council chairperson. RANGLEY COLORADO-T- he price of gasoline is on the decline throughout the state of Colorado, however prices at the pumps in Rangely remain nearly the same. In Denver gas prices dipped below $1 over the weekend. Grand Junction residents have seen prices drop to less than $ 1 . 15 and in nearly Dinosaur, gas is 10 cents cheaper than Rangelys $1.35. - Rangely Times he Summit County Commissioners discussed the proposed Sexually Oriented Business but no decisions were made. The ordinance, which is an amendment to the Snyderville Basin and Eastern Summit County development codes, is designed to help regulate adult businesses in the area. It does so by making rules concerning zoning, licenses, and conditional use permits. - Summit County BEE COALVILLE-T- MOAB Grand County High School students have offered to help lighten the case load ofthe juvenile court by forming ayouth court. It is supported by the chief of police, sheriff, mayor and juvenile court judge, and will handle juvenile-statu- s offenses and minor criminal offenses. - The Times - Indepen- dent PRICE Local law enforcement officers will do well by taking a proactive approach against gang violence in Carbon and Emery counties. That word came from two Las Vegas Metro Police Department organized crime specialists at a Utah Police Association school held at the Holiday Inn in Price. Sgt. Jim Owens said if local officials refuse to take a proactive approach, gangs can get a foothold in the area. - Sun Advocate AMERICAN FORK Mayor Ted Barratt has begun an investigation of American Forks Police Department, calling for information from the citizenry. He has set a March 15 deadline for individuals to present facta to him regarding allegations of wrong doing within the department Citizen RICHFIELD-T-he Utah State Senate passed a bill which gave the green light for establishment of "Snow College South, a combination of Snow College and Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center. The bill passed the Senate by a 0 vote, and follows an earlier 52-1-6 affirmative vote in the Utah House on Feb. 20. The bill will allow SVATC to be placed under the management of theUtah State Board of Regents and create a branch campus of Snow College in Richfield. - The Richfield Reaper 19-1- i VERNAL SF Phosphates announced this week the approval for expansion of the Rock Springs, Wyo., and the Vernal plants. The owners, J.R. Simplot and Farmland Industries, gave final approval for the $35.9 million project last week. SF Phosphates is one of only three producers of phosphate fertilizers in the Northwest. Their market extends from the Mississippi River westward and north into Canada. - Vernal Express J i ; BRIGHAM CITY-T- he big looms will fall quiet at Baron Woolen Mills within the next month as Brigham Citys oldest business closes its doors. Thursdays announcement ofthe mills closure brought calls from all over the state, offering sympathy and ordering the last of the blankets to come from the historic mill. - News Journal I BICIOISERVICE SPECIALS HEBER Cll'Y-- T errorist acts can occur anywhere, even possibly in Wasatch County according to Steve Ivie, Wasatch County Fire Inspector. That is why seven Wasatch area firefighters and law enforcement personnel traveled to Wendover, Nevada last week to attend a conference aimed at teaching emergency response measures to terrorism. - The Wasatch Wave 1 l ) f MILLARD COUNTY-T-he Fillmore City Council voted Feb. 17, to support Management and Training Corporations proposal to build a privately operated correctional facility in Fillmore. MTC plans to build a 400-be- d facility which will house medium security inmates. Fillmore Mayor Eric Larsen said Monday there are still many hurdles to overcome before the proposed facility becomes a reality. The main hurdle is whether or not theUtah Legislature will fund the prqject. - Chronicle Progress ) t! i !i 9ig 9bot Stiop Fly Fishing Pro Shop - Custom Tying & Tying Supplies ZHHOM EgO FMiBXRRESSiLTANEgSERVJ CE Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Classes Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 38 North 400 West, Vernal 801-789-49- 60 Home of the 16' Royal Wulff Fly Casting Class Sign Up Now! Class Starts March 21st lL-.-: 90 .Z3 DAYS SAME AS CASH, OJLC ksad Designs May Vory East Hwy 40 722-556- 1 BS H Instonl Credit 0AC POOR |