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Show !-r: I ' ll -H S-Sf H 1 1 -" "' ;t? 1 "I 4 F - .i LflJi .i ... .... 11 Application opens for juvenile judge Vernal Express Wednesday, April 3, 1996 Applications are now being accepted ac-cepted for the position of juvenile judge in the Eighth District. The position in Eighth- District Juvenile Court is the result of a newly created judgeship. Completed application forms must be received by the Administrative Office of the Courts no later than 5 p.m., Friday, April 26. Applicants must be 25 years of age or older, citizens of the United States, Utah residents for three years prior to the selection and admitted ad-mitted to practice law in Utah. After appointment, the judge must reside within the geographic boundaries of the judicial district for which the appointment is made. Copies of forms required in the application process and instructions are available from the Administrative Office of the Courts. Forms are available on the Internet at marilysmcourtlink.ut-courts.gov marilysmcourtlink.ut-courts.gov (provide a return e-mail address) or fax (801) 578-3843. Neighbors throw drive-by "shoeing" birthday. for Rob Leetham on his 31st Zions Bank donates to Daggett County Zions First National Bank recently recent-ly donated $531.58 to the Daggett County Centennial Committee, as this county's portion of the $100,000 contribution Zions Bank committed to the Utah Statehood Centennial Commission. Early last year, Zions announced that it had become the first financial finan-cial institution to become an official offi-cial sponsor of the Utah Statehood Centennial. In its commitment, Zions Bank stipulated that the $100,000 contribution would be divided di-vided among the 29 county Centennial committees to be used for local Centennial projects. The amount each county Centennial committee received would be based on the proportion of Zions Bank deposits for individuals, businesses and municipalities in each county during 1995. "Zions Bank is one of the few companies that celebrated the state's first birthday and is still here to celebrate the state's 100th. However, our success would not have been possible without the support sup-port of many Utah businesses and individuals," said Harris H. Simmons, Zions Bank president and chief executive officer. District... Continued from page 1 Vernal student involved in car accident Grant R. Cooper, son of Bob and Evelyn T. Sheedy of Vernal and 1991 graduate of Union High School, was one of three Brigham Young University students involved in a serious car accident March 24. Feng Spa manufacturer considers Vernal At the district level, Wayne Gurney will become the assistant superintendent. William Murphy moves into the elementary director spot and Deidra Massey, current lead teacher at the Learning Center, will take over as Special Needs director. Due to the restructuring of the district's dis-trict's elementary schools, ' no administrative changes were made this year. Superiniendcnt Grant Drollinger says it is the district's philosophy that making such changes every five to seven years is beneficial for the district. "By announcing these changes early, we hope it will help administrators, adminis-trators, staff and the community make a smooth and positive transition transi-tion in the fall." he said. ( "Real Estate Comei" by pt Harretl CHOOSE A SKILLED NEGOTIATOR One of the ways in which a real estate professional can help you In the sale of your home is in handling the delicate negotiations that usually occur when homes change hands. Even more than in other forms of real estate transactions, personalities can play an important part. Your agent Is accuKomed la wooing out the cJelans of negotiations, serving as a go between" in areas that might be difficult for the principals in the transaction to dscus. You 3e pan?d from myriad details whitn can be lime-Consuming lime-Consuming and confusing. Negotiation is a skill atawired with practice and training; the fight agent will have both Pat Kartell 'idH Cotcfwelt Banker Atfxm Crook Realty tM hi ms&hed at were Cooper along with Shyu and Christopher Anderson near Parowan, Utah on their way to an engineering convention in Anaheim, Calif., when Feng, who was driving, apparently feel asleep, drifted off the road and then overcollected over-collected the vehicle, according to a report by the Utah Highway Patrol. The Chevrolet Lumina van rolled several times. Anderson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the car. He later died at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Mr. Feng remains in critical condition at LDS Hospital. Cooper was transported via ambulance am-bulance to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center April 1 where he will start rehabilitation after being in intensive care for the past week in LDS Hospital. Witnesses at the scene said it did not appear that the vehicle was speeding and there were no other cars in the vicinity at the time of the accident. Cooper and Feng were both wearing wear-ing seat belts. Cooper, 24, is a senior se-nior majoring in mechanical engineering. The Vernal area is one of three potential sites under consideration for the expansion of Whitewater Spas Manufacturing, said Ken Patey, CEO of the business located in Meeker, Colo. Community infrastructure including includ-ing work force, schools, recreation, culture and crime rate are among the factors which will be considered consid-ered before the final decision is made. Requirements for the start-up phase includes the need for a 20,000 square foot building in which to craft the spas in addition to stable workforce. Initially, 30 workers will be employed with plans to hire up to 100 individuals in the future. As the largest spa manufacturer in 14 surrounding states, Whitewater Spas has 150 dealers in the U.S. and 30 worldwide. world-wide. In an effort to assist Patey in making his decision, Marie Yoder, economic development director for Uintah County, has been research-' research-' ing the funds available through various var-ious state programs. "There are a number of incentives recently made available by Governor Leavitt under un-der a 'resettlement of rural areas' program," Yoder said. Recognizing the need for rural portions of the state to experience economic health, monies in the form of grants and tax incentives have been a critical criti-cal factor in attracting industry to smaller Utah towns. Yoder said that Whitewater Spas manufacturing process is environ mentally safe; a consideration which is important in maintaining a high quality of life in the Uintah Basin area. In addition, she pointed out that the growth potential is good in this industry and it adds to the desirability of being selected as the proposed relocation. In addition to the residential line of spa equipment, Whitewater is also al-so a manufacturer of a commercial line geared to medical needs. Patey said that hydrotherapy has been utilized uti-lized in assisting individuals with back injuries. Other similar problems prob-lems also respond to the spas and have been used by a growing number num-ber of physical therapy programs and chiropractic institutions. The firm manufactures over 90 percent of the components to produce pro-duce the spas including the skirts, shell and plumbing components. "At the present time, we are not geared up to build the other equipment," equip-ment," Patey stated. The new plant will be outsourcing pumps, equipment equip-ment packs, covers and gazebos for the parent company. Yet another line of equipment which has grown under the company compa-ny is a newly-patented home fitness spa, the "hydroflex" which allows the consumer to transform a spa, bath or shower into what Whitewater Spas refers to as a home fitness gym. "Vernal businesses have responded respond-ed well to our inquires," Patey said "and we have been encouraged by the information we have received about the area." Vernal City receives money for disabled Vernal City has received a Federal Community Development Block Grant to help Vernal City disabled andor senior citizens with rehabilitation needs in their homes. The rehabilitation will be for wheel chair accessible ramps, hand rails in bathrooms and kitchens, etc. The amount of money available is limited to $2,500 per property. (This amount is the maximum and may decrease depending on the number of qualified applicants.) Interested persons should contact Russ Pearson, Vernal City Community Development director, at the Vernal City Offices, 447 East Main, Vernal. Applications will be taken until 5 p.m., April 26. Turn clocks ahead Sunday Twice a year these questions come up. When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) begin and stop and which way do we turn the clocks? Congress passed the Uniform Time Act defining Daylight Saving Time as the period during the first Sunday in April to the Last Sunday in October, starting and ending at 2 a.m. local time. DST begins by turning the clock forward one hour and ends by turning turn-ing the clock back one hour. "Spring forward, full back" is the best way to remember how to adjust ad-just to DST. The switch takes an hour away from the morning hours of daylight and put it in the evening. Thai means it will get lighter later in the morning and stay light longer in the evening. This Saturday before retiring for the night, remember to turn all the time devices ahead one hour so as to be on time (DST) Sunday. Officers cleared of allegations Most of the allegations in a claim against Special Agent Samuel Mike McPheter. FBI, and Bureau of Indian Affairs officer Greg Littlewhiteman were dismissed March 14 by Judge J. Thomas Greene who granted a request for summary judgement. Rosanna Valdez, who lives on the Uintah-Ouray Reservation, alleged in her claim that the two law enforcement officers ransacked and searched her home on Dec. 7, 1992 without a warrant. The granting of the summary judgement allowed most of the claims to be dismissed before they go to court, said Bruce Brown, trial attorney in the the Jo Jo Gale receives Outstanding Public Service award for the first quarter of 1996 at Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce meeting March 26. Gale has served many years on the education committee on the program Operation Big Switch and as Chairman. She was president pres-ident of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for three years. Criminal Division of the U.S. Justice Department. The action dismisses dis-misses the charge that the officer improperly searched the residence. "The summary judgement dismisses dismiss-es 95 percent of their claims." said Brown. The officers were looking for Ms. Valdez's son. Raymond, whom they said was wanted on warrants. Brown claims that the remaining claim, which could go to trial, is also without merit. She claims she was subjected to unlawful interrogation. interro-gation. Officers claim they obtained permission per-mission from Ms. Valdez to search her house. Free workshop: SeUyour real estate or other appreciated assets with no capital gains tax Tues., April 16 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Western Park Convention Center Room 1 00 East 2nd South Vernal, Utah Seating is limited. Call Kim or Saudi for reservations. 801373-3323 1 800 444-3803 Are you a significant owner of any of the following: Real estate Farmland Family business Novell stock Other publicly traded companies If so, you'll want to attend this important workshop. J. George Roy, Piper JafFray Assistant Vice President-Investments; and V. Trent Jackson, Assistant Branch Manager, will coven How to avoid capital gains tax on the sale of your land or stock How to convert low-cost land or shares into income for life How to realize substantial tax deductions Mors d'oeuvrrs and refreshments will be served 'Piper Jaffray is a market maker in Novell Prospectuses containing more complete information regarding charges arid expenses will be availible at the workshop. Please read carefully before intrsting. V J I'M" 1 : Looking tovard tub futukb sisck i v Turn Clocks .Forward; vl Hour- J ma i inn jfl if.' 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