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Show 16 Vernal Express Wednesday, August 16, 1995 Navy seaman completes basics Navy Seaman Elizabeth A. Larscn, daughter of Dale G. Larscn of Vernal, recently completed the Basic Aviation Machinist's Mate Jet Engine Course. During the course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington, Tcnn., students receive introductory instructions on the characteristics and operating principles of jet engines. en-gines. Studies include engine lubrication, ignition and fuel systems, procedures proce-dures for refueling and dcfucling aircraft for removal and installation of aircraft engines and the operation of aircraft ground handling equipment. Navy duty Navy Constructionman Thomas B. Larson, son of Beverly J. Larson of Vernal recently reported for duty with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, Port Huencme, Calif. Larson's new assignment is an example ex-ample of how Navy and Marine Corps men and women are assigned to ships, squadrons and shore stations sta-tions around the world. Whether serving in the Persian Gulf near Iraq or in the Adriatic Sea near Bosnia, people like Larson are making a difference dif-ference as they work to improve their knowledge and skill as part of the most highly technical naval force in history. The 1989 graduate of Temple Christian School of Chalan Pago, Guam, joined the Navy in January 1995. Larson is a 1993 graduate of Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C., with a BA degree. As of July 31, the U.S. Navy has 372 ships: 180 of them are at sea; 110 of them are deployed. Navy officer in overseas deployment Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark A. Cook, son of Glen H. and Carolyn B. Cook of Vernal, is currently cur-rently half-way through a six-month overseas deployment with Sea Control Squadron 29 aboard the aircraft air-craft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which as included duty near Iraq in the Persian Gulf. Cook is one of 5,000 Sailors and Marines who departed in early April for the voyage to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans and Persian Gulf. So far, Cook has traveled trav-eled nearly 28,000 miles. Cook's ship is the lead ship of a seven-ship battle group which includes in-cludes more than 80 tactical aircraft, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. The battle group has the flexibility to deploy de-ploy to separate geographic regions and can travel nearly 700 miles a day. While in the Middle East, Cook and fellow Sailors and marines are assigned to the Navy's new 5th Fleet, which is responsible for all U.S. naval operations from the Suez Canal to India, and as far south as Kenya. Cook's squadron, homeported at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., flies the S-3B Viking, a multi-purpose jet aircraft capable of locating lo-cating and destroying enemy submarines, sub-marines, long-range surveillance of shipping, air-to-air refueling, and other strike missions as required. Cook is now authorized to wear the Southwest Asia Service Medal for serving in the busy Persian Gulf area. Cook's involvement in the deployment de-ployment is an example of how Sailors and Marines are serving around the world in support of U.S. interests. The 1986 graduate of Uintah High' School joined the Navy in August 1991.. V Vernal City SECRET WITNESS Program 789-8888 4j Jones Paint & Glass Truckload Window Sale Just Arrived. ..Truckload of over 100-new windows out of a manufacturer's warehouse. Compare the quality of these windows and you will be amazed at these prices. So go shopping at our competitors and see why. we are the best buy. 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Macstas, son of Joe C. and Jannea C. Macstas of Vernal, recently recent-ly received a Letter of Commendation while assigned aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee, home-ported home-ported in Kings Bay, Ga. Maestas was recognized for his superior performance of duty. Maestas consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He is a 1991 graduate of Uintah High School. May joins Navy Andrew Roy May, a 1995 graduate gradu-ate of Uintah High School, recently joined the Navy under the Delayed Enlistment Program. May, son of Curtis and Arlene May, of Vemal, will attend Basic Training in Great Lakes, 111. Following basic, May will receive training in the Ship's Maintenance Field as a Machinery Repairman. Buker excels CPA exam Macey J. Buker passed the CPA exam he sat for in May. This is only his first time sitting for the exam. He graduated with honors from Utah State University in June with a Masters in Accounting, specializing in taxes. He took three quarters to complete his Masters Degree while maintaining a 3.92 GPA. In May, he accepted a job offer with the National Accounting firm of Grant Thornton of Salt Lake City. Macey is a husband to wife Leeshel, and a father to daughters Lexika and Kembree. He is the son of Doyle and Shirley Harrison, son-in-law of Bob and Jolene Jameson, and grandson of Wes and Faye Robbins, all of Vernal. 1995 Utah crop prospects up According to . the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service, the Utah crop production forecast as of Aug. 1 is above the 1994 level for corn, barley, dry beans, alfalfa, and other hay. Utah barley production is expected expect-ed to be 8.55 million bushels, up 7 percent from 1994. Average yield, at 90 bushels per acre, is 15 bushels above the 1994 average of 75 bushels and record yield. Corn for grain is forecast at 2.88 million bushels, up slightly from 1994. Average yield of 125 bushels is down 5 bushels from 1994. Dry beans, at 2.5 million pounds, compares with 2.4 million pounds in 1994. Average yield of 400 pounds per acre is above the 1994 yield of 380 pounds. Alfalfa hay, at 2.34 million tons, is up 6 percent from 1994. Yield at 4.3 tons per acre compares with 4.2 tons last year. Other hay, at 330,000 tons, is up 3 percent from 1994. Yield, at 2.2 tons per acre, is up 10 percent from the previous year. Forecasts for winter wheat, spring wheat, and oats are not made for Utah on Aug. 1 but carried forward from July 1 in the national summary- Nationally, the first soybean production pro-duction forecast of the 1995 crop is 2.25 billion bushels, down 12 percent per-cent from last year. 'Winter wheat production, at 1.55 billion bushels, is down 7 percent from last year, while other spring wheat is down slightly. Oat production is down 19 percent. per-cent. Corn for grain, at 8.12 billion bushels, is down 20 percent, while barley production is up 3 percent. Dry beans production is up 10 percent. per-cent. Alfalfa hay and other hay is up 6 and 4 percent, respectively. if ,- t J f " 5 ' . , h , . u If you would like to adopt this adult male yellow lab or any other pet, call the Uintah County Animal Shelter at 789-5601. (Slfifih3 BD M MMali Fcjraiteiire's mm For Duchesne County Fair Week All Furniture, Carpet, Appliances & Electronics on EVERYTHING in the Store and Warehouse itei ffff WIN 2 Camper Recliners plus... the best seat in the house 'First Winner' to be drawn at the Janie Fricke Concert Thursday Night (must be present to win) 'Second Winner' to be drawn at the Saturday Night Rodeo No purchase necessary Must be 18 or older to enter. Register at Uintah Furniture in Duchesne i r?rz Camtfoer Double n n ft ' .At IUIi1tMMM'M mv TRUCK MAWi?5S!5 SAIl f? 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