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Show $ - May 21, 2002 Page 13 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard A.-- . r'C J.Jl... J COUNTY ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESSES Peaceful surroundings lure those who run a hectic pace in life By Susan Collier If you dont have the time or money for a trip to the pyramids in Egypt or one of (he other popular power places located around the world you might want to give The Edge Retreat a try. In fact your journey to The Edge will take you along the Strawberry River as it flows past Stone Hedge of the Duchesne County, the Pinnacles. About midway between the two Highway 40 turnoffs west of Duchesne you will And The Edge Retreat difT overperched atop of a 100-folooking the serene river below. The Edge Retreat inadvert- - ently evolved when Salt Laker Suzanne Sullivan, 45, purchased the 20 acres and rustic home five years ago. I never came out to have a retreat. I came out because I wanted peace," she explained. Duchesne Countys a power place, theres a stillness here can carry back. awe-inspiri- ot Declared OH FORGET IT" Suzanne Sullivan when a friend suggested that she had found the perfect place for Suzanne near Duchesne. Coincidently Suzanne's mother had moved to Duchesne two months before Suzanne purchased what would become The Edge Retreat. f vvM- ,j f ty 4 moved to the Basin from Connecticut last year. 1 came out in August to scout out property, explained Mike. I just loved it. As soon as I got up to the rise I saw mountains in eveiy direction and down into (he Duchesne Valky. I decided that it is really where 1 want to settle in the i V't.M f West. I Suzanne is not alone in her desire to experience the peaceful magic of the Basin. Jane Saville, 67, mov'd to the Roosevelt area two and a half years ago from the heart of Salt Lake City where she was a certified shorthand reporter. I wanted a place where I could have land that waa inexpensive. I wanted space around me, she declured. Utah Mini Ranch residents Mike Caudle, 58, and his wife Barbara Kaye Jane, Suzanne, and M i ke used the culmination oftheir talents and years of experience to garner incomes in their new environments. I retrained myself to do medical transcription," said Jane who started hunting for potential long distance employers before she moved to her new home. Now Jane works from her secluded Roosevelt retreat 40 hours a week but determines her own schedule. I wouldnt be happy if I wasn't making an income fVom a company in California, she admitted. In order to accommodate her business on her newly purchased live acre parcel Jane had to buy her own dual satellite for Internet access and tx ft - 3 ' ki&ai , ?. ' U& ; . - - TC-1?-;" 1 tfitJ sfsgiaatt m r- - m 'Uslfr'cT'1 a. ... i, a t I lie ON THE FJXil- OF CONSCIOUSNESS peacefulness of I lie Vickie Ilula to its and beckons Retreat Whitesides. Icll, Lynne Edge cloistral lodgings several times a year. It's been incredibly the nnl restful place Ive ever been. It feels like home." declared l.ynn who N a personal trainer in Salt Lake. I just couldn't lease." agreed Vickie. "There's just something about the land, the space, the peace of the space." - television reception, but maintains it waa all worth it. Tra still close to family and friends in Salt Luke. 1 love the locution. Its way up in the cedur trees. Proclaimed Jane Saville as she "THIS PLACE WAS MADE FOR ME surveyed her beautifully landscaped acreage set among the cedar trees near Roosevelt. Jane admits that she longs for Texas during the winter. t'er-liflcul- I SHE THE EDGE" on ige 22 Duchesne High graduation set for May 30 '&&& v 'v , Mike a former stained glaw cru Usman has earned both a Bachelors Educaund Masters in Science-Ar-t tion IWim Southern Connecticut Sale University, and him taught art for several years. Currently lie is just a final project away from Hiicmu. fully completing n class in botanical illus Iralion. Ilisarlistictalenl and lnvcnl gardening are invaluable aides that will help him earn the coveted in Botanical lllusl ration wluii he finishes the course. At (hat time he will he qmililinl to create tl i il designs for greet ingcanls, fabric, am By Aldon Rachele Thompson School seniors from lefl to right back row: Deana Fenn, Alice Martinez, Serena Butcher. Front row: Nathon Rasmussen, Tommy Rodgers. Graduation will be May 30 at p.m. in the Thompsen School gym. Duchesne High will be graduating 40 seniors thisyear at ceremonies, Thursday, May 30 on the football field at 6 Basin. Briefs Douglas DcMille, Lance TI IOMPSEN TO GRADUATE FIVE 1 UBATC to Host Open Duchesne High graduates are: Jennifer Allen, Teila Bertola, Michael Christensen, There will be a community dance for all ages Tuesday, May 21 from p.m. at the Crossroads Center. Live music will be provided by Kays 8:30-10:3-0 Band. Summer Reading Program Offered The Duchesne County Library staff and the Uintah Basin Bookmobile Library staff are pleased to announce the years summer reading program, Join the Winners Circle, to be held June 10 - Aug. 10. Registration and participant packets will be available at the Duchesne County Library, the Uintah Bonn Bookmobile Library, Tabiona School, or Altamont High at the end of May. Call for more or Grant, Heber Heather Harper, Kira Harrison, Carrie Hill, Michael Ivie, Kristin Karren, Morgan Kelsey, Dalaney Lee Mecham, James (Ryan) Moat, Brant Moon, Nicole Moon, Rickie Ohnsate, Max Panas, Luis Pena, Amber Peterson, Roy Poulson, Megan Rasmussen, Crystal Wilson. Thirty-si- x 738-26- By Aldon Rachele Instructor Honored Retiring UBATC business instructor Diane Mecham will be honored students will be graduThirty-si- x ated from Altamont High, Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Speaker for the graduation will be Dr. Terry Buxton. Retiring after 16 years of dedicated service at an open house Friday, May 24, at the UBATC Vernal campus from p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 6 Roosevelt High Class Reunion The 1938 class ofRoosevelt High will hold their 64lk reunion on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Roosevelt Those 4 or Chall Allred planning to attend, please call Jim Milligan at 722-203- at (208) 678-525- 7. Battle of the Bands in Myton Myton Days is hosting a Battle ofthe Bands, Friday, June 28. The entry deadline in June 1. Get your group together now! For more information call: Tammy or Julie Pat 454-348- 9; r iWj m 722-274- 2; 646-309- 5. s Memorial Day Salutes American Legion Post 64 will have Memorial Day n salutes at the following cemeteries on Monday, May 27: Lapoint 8:30 a.m.; Tridell, 9 a.m.; Neola, 9:30 a.m.; Cedarview, 10 a.m.; Roosevelt 1 1 a.m. with a short program. 21-gu- Donations Wanted The Gateway Senior Center is asking for donations for their yard sale to be held June 7 and 8. If you have anything you wish to donate, contact the Duchesne Senior Center at or bring itema to the center at 734 North Center by May 31. All donations are appreciated. 738-117- 0 rp.C Brady Reinhardt, Erica Skewes, Tyson Stevens, Michael Swasey, Joshua Verde, Amber Wilkins and information. 4-- m Hamilton, Randy Hanbcrg, Time to Dance! 1 i Ellingford, Maria Farnsworth, Cheri Faust, Keane Faust, Jeff Foster, Jacob GarfT, Andrew Gibbons, Jermiah Gilbert, Shay Graham, Davne Grant, Realyn House UBATC Cabinetry and Trades Open House featuring award winning tine wood furniture pieces and building projects will be held Wednesday, May 22, 8 a.m to 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 23 from 8 a.m.- - 4 p.m. on the Roosevelt campus. Bring the entire family toerjoy the projects students have constructed. Admission is flee. 722-444- p.m. to graduate from Altamont High Graduates will be: Ginnie Carroll, Shari saa Carter, Stan Cook, Cody David, Benjamin Dunsntore, Jesse Farnsworth, Jessee Fisher, Kasey Frandsen, Deanna Fyke, Aaron Hacker, Shaylene Haslem, Jennie Iorg. Iogan Jenkins, Jordan Jensen, Cindy Jcssop, Billy Iuchner. Alina Liddell, Vanessa Miles, Jeremy Mitchell, Alex Monsen, Zack Mower. David Nelson, Deidra Oman, Shonda Roberts, Yolanda Roberts, Stephanie Schofield. Kiil)c Sorensen, .J;time Lynn Stanley. Keith St.'inslichl. Steven Stnnsfield. Ann Thacker. Thacker, Gallic Ann Walker. Shence Wall.firantWilmxnnd KnnaM WimnI. |