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Show Vernal Express Wednesday, August 30, 1995 3 4 '' ' l fa ) 5Ssf. Cow found dead on Grasshopper Flat due to arrow wound during the bow hunt. Cow shot during archery hunt A cow belonging to Dr. Douglas Murphy of Vernal was shot Sunday by a bow hunter for "the mere pleasure plea-sure of killing something," reported wildlife officials. "Actions like this from one or two individuals gives archery a black eye," said Ted Gardner, Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) law enforcement en-forcement officer. The cow was shot sometime Sunday afternoon Aug. 20, on Grasshopper Flat on Taylor Mountain. Investigators from the Division of Wildlife Resources and the Sheriff's Department are working work-ing with evidence which may be pointing at two suspects. Investigators are asking for information infor-mation from anyone who may have observed any vehicles or individuals individu-als near the kill site on Grasshopper Flat. The Cattleman's Association is offering a $2,000 reward for information infor-mation leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals indi-viduals involved. Witnesses will remain strictly confidential and can contact the law enforcement section at the DWR Regional office in Vernal or the Sheriff's office. Investigators have some leads but need additional information from someone who may have heard or observed this act. fliitftinii) lRTX-Efl INCOME TAX TRAINING COURSE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7, 8 THOUSANDS of people learn how to prepare income tax returns from H&R Block and then earn money as income tax preparers. H&R Block, the world's largest income tax preparation prepa-ration service, offers its Income Tax Course starting September 7, 8. Morning and evening classes are available. EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS teach tax law, theory, and application. 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Main Vernal, Utah Open House Today 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5W I fsidTTfWsinn TJ UUUVJJUU Rodeo clown and bull fighter dies The world's oldest living rodeo clown and bull fighter, Earl W. Bascom, 89, died Aug. 28 at Victorville, Calif. The Bascom family entered the cattle industry almost 140 years ago when Earl's grandfather, Joel A. Bascom, crossed the plains in a covered wagon as a Mormon pioneer pio-neer and started the 101 Ranch on Ashley Creek between Naples and Vernal. Earl was a Vernal native and cowboy cow-boy artist. In 1994, he worked long-horn long-horn cattle on the Shahan Ranch in west Texas and received honors at the art show during the Texas Longhorn Quincentennial celebration. celebra-tion. Bascom's bronze sculpture 'The American Longhorn 1494-1994" 1494-1994" was declared the most authentic au-thentic example of a classical Texas longhorn steer. Organizers of the Rodeo Clown Reunion in Colorado Springs, recently re-cently recognized Bascom as the world's oldest living rodeo clown and bull fighter. He started his rodeo clowning in 1931 in Canada. He continued clowning and bull fighting from time to time until the late 1930s while traveling the rodeo circuit. He is survived by his wife, Nadine and family of Victorville. Funeral services were Wednesday at the Victorville IDS Chapel. Circus to come to Vernal The Jordan World Circus is once again appearing at the Western Park Arena Thursday, Sept. 7 for two shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The circus provides three ring family excitement. The Vernal Rotary Club is sponsoring the circus cir-cus as a benefit for its many needs. Advance discount tickets will be sold at the IGA Super Center in Vernal and Roosevelt. Police to set up check point The Vernal City Police Department will be conducting an Administrative Check Point in Vernal in the next couple of weeks. The purpose of the check point is to check vehicles for licensed drivers, valid vehicle registration and insurance, said Chief Michael Hamner, Vernal City Police. The check point will be conducted conduct-ed under the supervision of the Vernal City with assistance from other area law enforcement agencies. agen-cies. Express to close on Labor Day Because of the Labor Day holiday Sept. 4, the Vernal Express office will be closed Monday. Monday's closing will mean the deadline for news items and correspondence corre-spondence will be moved to Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The deadline for classified advertising adver-tising will remain the same, Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. The display advertising ad-vertising deadline will also remain at Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. . The Express office will open again at regular hours, 8 a.m. to S p.m., Tuesday. V I II . i i v r s i l v ' - F 7 I J ' -4 hYy'-'L v. 'J J"Tf.' ' i 4t" ' ' I V."' Uintah County Commissioners, Glen McKee and Lewis Vincent, present Special Service members, Phil Harrison and Max Haslem, with $128,725 check, state payment for mineral lease. Well... Continued from page 1 the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club and SUWA. IBLA overturned the decision and ordered the BLM to prepare a new environmental I assessment that contained addition- ' al documentation about threatened and endangered plants and golden eagles in the area. The study found no endangered plants nor golden eagles. VS... Continued from page 1 is underway around quarantine premises in Colo. Preliminary blood tests indicate no detectable antibodies in dairy cattle after the initial injection of VS vaccine. Anyone considering vaccinating against VS may obtain more information infor-mation from their veterinarian. Vernal City SECRET WITNESS program call 789-8888 t , 1 - ' i '. y ' .v, f 4;' : Lf-.: . M. . . . Pilings for new bridge are drilled 26 feet deep on Fifth East and approximately seventh north. When complete the bridge will stretch 103 feet over Ashley Creek. LOOK OUT! A GOOD NEWSPAPER AD WILL HIT YOU RIGHT SMACK BETWEEN THE EYES A good newspaper ad is an awesome thing. It will.jump off the page and grab you. It will pique your interest and draw you in. Then, once you're in its grip, it will provide needed information. You can even save it. Right now, your attention is focused on this ad and the points it makes about newspaper advertising. But we could just as easily be selling cars or cornbread mix. Or your company's products and services. When people turn to their paper they turn there with interest. Which means that's where your advertising message needs to be. With all the choices available, it's difficult deciding how best to advertise your business. But everything becomes a littie simpler when you remember one rule. T P. . . s. |