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Show 4 Vernal Express Wednesday, December 8, 1999 rObituaries: Alden Bristol . Alden J. Bristol Alden James Bristol. 61, died at his home Nov. 30, 1999. He was born Jan. 21, 1938 in Bluebell, to Stanley Christopher and Violet Elizabeth Bird Bristol. He married Linda Thompson April 7, 1963 in Vernal. They later divorced. Alden loved his family and friends, and would do anything for them. He loved to fish, camp and hunt. He worked for Ashley Valley Water and Sewer. He was a member of the LDS church and serv ed in the U.S. Army. He is survived by sons, Troy (Merrilee) Dodson; Jimmy (Wendy) Bristol; Robert (Maria) Bristol, all of Vernal; daughters, Irene (Alphonso) Compeach, Lapoint; Renee Bristol, Vernal; grandchildren, grandchil-dren, Rusty Dodson, Joshua Dodson, Amber Bristol, Bo Bristol, Ryan Bristol, JJ Bristol, Paul Cornpeach, Brandi Compeach, Ray Cornpeach, Jennifer Compeach, Patrick Cornpeach, Brian Compeach, Mitchel Bristol, Shandale Bristol, Jaydon Bristol, Magen Bristol, and Brittney Bristol. He is also survived by brothers, Bruce (Darlene) Bristol; Lewis (Susan) Bristol; Gene (Nora) Bristol; all of Vernal; Dean (LaRae) Bristol, Montwell; sister, Julia Reed. Roosevelt; Virginia Lister, Betty Long, both of Salt Lake City ; Louise (Arlo) Blanchard, Layton; and previous wife and friend, Linda Thompson Bristol Dodson. He is preceded in death by parents, par-ents, Stanley and Violet Bristol; and brothers, Dale Bristol and Larry Bristol. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 3 in Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with President David Blanchard conducting. Lewis Bristol offered the family prayer and Fred Hardman gave the invocation. Recordings of "My Biggest Fan;" "Daddy's "Hands;" and "Angel" were played. Speakers were Gene Bristol and Randy Hardman with music "Nobody's Hero." Remarks were given by Wendy Bristol and President Blanchard. President Blanchard gave the benediction and Fred Hardman dedicated ded-icated the grav e. Pallbearers were Rusty Dodson, Paul Cornpeach, Joe Ylinchta, Bo Bristol. Mitchel Bristol and Ray Compeach. Honorary pallbearers were Troy Dodson, Robert Bristol, Jimmy Bristol, Alphonso Cornpeach and all granchildren. Interment was in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. f v,"npi I 'cwnrn', f tvtlf!Jfii wuJ Fred G.Klein Fred G. Klein, 8-t, died Dec. 3, 1999 in a Salt Lake Hospital. He was born April 8, 1915 in Dreispitz, Russia, a son of Gottfried and Mary Katherine Heinz Klein. He immigrated to the United States from Russia in 1922 working in Rifle Colorado until moving to Salt Lake City in January 1945. He married Clara Ostwald in Grand Junction, Colo., on June 21, 1944. They later divorced. Fred founded Kleins Tri-Cove Co in 1954 which manufactures coun-tertops. coun-tertops. His great reputation in his business is known nation wide. He loved golf, bowling, hunting and fishing at Flaming Gorge. He is survived by sons, Jim (Pat) Klein, Rich (Mary) Klein, and Gary (Blythe) Klein; brother, Dave (Katie) Klein, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; 12 grandchildren: and nine greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. Fred left behind many friends and a wonderful loving companion, Corrine Pease. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests sug-gests contributions be made to the American Red Cross Blood Bank orARUP. Memorial services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Saturday, Dec. 1 1, at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior to services. Gladys V. Cochran Funeral services for Gladys Verniel Cochran, bom Aug. 27, 1908 'and died Nov. 24, 1999 were held Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 in Thomson's Vernal Mortuary. Maren Johnson played prelude and postlude music. Jeff Jenkins gave the invocation and obituary. Maren Johnson sang "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord is My Shepherd." Speaker w as Melissa Flint. Ray Jenkins gave the benediction. Pallbearers were Michael Carlson, Les Carlson, Dale Smuin, Michael Smuin, Rick Flint and Steve Neal. Interment was in the Hill Crest Memorial Park in Omaha, Neb. Unemployment tax rates decline For the fourth consecutive year, the average unemployment insurance insur-ance tax rate for Utah employers reached a historic low in 1998. Utah's average rate was 0.6 percent, per-cent, which ranked sixth lowest nationally. In comparison, the national average for the 53 states, territories and districts with unemployment unem-ployment insurance programs was 1.9 percent during 1998. In 1997, the average Utah unemployment insurance tax rate was 0.7 percent. Utah employers were assigned an unemployment insurance tax rate between 0.2 percent and 8.0 percent per-cent in 1998, depending on unemployment unem-ployment benefits paid to their former for-mer employees. Slightly more than half of the Utah employers subject to the tax in 1998 were assigned the minimum rate. Unemployment insurance taxes collected by Utah are used exclusively to pay benefits bene-fits to unemployed workers. The Utah unemployement insurance insur-ance program is administered by the Department of Workforce Services, Utah's Job Connection. Temperatures Date High Low Nov. 30 39 20 Dec. 1 51 15 Dec. 2 44 15 Dec. 3 42 25 Dec. 4 41 11 Dec. 5 37 8 Dec. 6 41 12 Courtesy of Sky West Airlines A , $y . X .. . 7, 1 Scoutts complete retaining wall One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to complete com-plete a commiuiity service project Eagle candidate Chad Bigler contacted con-tacted the Forest Service concerning a project on the Ashley National Forest. He agreed to construct a retaining wall around a new comfort station at the Greendale Junction, near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. In order for the comfort station to be completely com-pletely accessible for all people, it was necessary to build the wall to proper gradients. Bigler was responsible for coordinating coordi-nating material delivery, transportation, transporta-tion, equipment needs and soliciting Here comes winter It may have seemed that it was Old Man Winter who was nipping your nose and slowing the start of your car, but something else will have to be blamed. Winter officially arrives on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 12:44 a.m. After this event, known as the December solstice, the days will gradually become longer and warmer for those of us here in the northern hemisphere, while becoming becom-ing shorter and colder for those living liv-ing in the southern hemisphere where the seasons are reversed. For those south of the equator the December solstice marks the beginning begin-ning of summer. To help people better understand this natural phenomena the Hansen Planetarium will offer a free Solstice Lecture starting at 12:15 p.m. on the 21st and will have the planetarium's roof-top solar observatory obser-vatory open for public viewing from Census 2000 mobilization begins in Utah communities The Census Bureau is combing communities within Utah, in hopes of recruiting workers to help conduct con-duct Census 2000. Getting the census cen-sus takers is the first order of business busi-ness for Census 2000. Staffing plans indicate that thousands of census takers in the region must be recruited, hired and trained. To accomlish this goal the Census Bureau has begun to actively recruit and test applicants. Staffing estimates for Uintah County is 45 jobs; Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, 110; Daggett County, 60; and Duchesne County, 5. Total for Utah is 2,470. To successfully conduct the census cen-sus we qualified applicants in every neighborhood. This is the cornerstone corner-stone in the Census Bureau's strategy strate-gy for enfuring the most accurate census possible. "We are recruiting people to work within their neighborhoods neigh-borhoods because they are most familiar with the residents and their community," said Denver Regional Director Susan Lavin. "Our goal is to have a pool of local people who want to work on Census 2000 and who are committed to a successful count in their neighborhood." In this period of record low unemployment the Census Bureau Local meeting planned for roadless areas The Forest Service will hold a public meeting on President Clinton's Lands legacy Initiative in the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center conference room in Vernal at 340 North 100 West, Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 4:30 p.m. "The purpose of the meeting is to gather comments on the President's proposal to protect the remaining roadless areas in the National Forest System," said Bert Kulesza, Ashley National Forest Supervisor. This public meeting is part of a public rulemaking process to provide pro-vide long-term protection for more than 40 million acres of pristine national forests that remain undisturbed undis-turbed by logging or other roads. President Clinton kicked off the process to protect roadless areas For current UDOT 24-hour road conditions report DIAL 1-800-492-2400 Scouts and leaders to help with the work. The toilet is situated at a popular pop-ular turnout along the Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway, making it significant for those visiting the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Construction on the retaining wall included excavation around the comfort station and placing 6-inch by 8-inch by 8-foot treated timbers on top of one another then fastening them together with 12-inch spikes. The wall is 30 inches tall and about 40 feet long. It took the Scouts all day Saturday to complete. Five other Scouts and four advisors assisted Bigler. 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some theories state that the holiday holi-day lights we enjoy at this time of year originated in the December Solstice ceremonies of ancient cultures. cul-tures. "Day after day, people watched for the Sun to rise. Each day was a little shorter, a little colder, and the night seemed to be gaining dominance domi-nance of the heavens," said Hansen Planetarium's Tori Spratling "They lit fires on hillsides to encourage and help the Sun. Sure enough, every year their efforts were rewarded and the Sun would gradually creep higher in the sky. Today, we still bum lights during our winter celebration as a symbol of returning life," said Spratling. For information on the Solstice or other astronomical subjects, call the Hansen Planetarium's STARLINE information service at (801) 532-STAR. 532-STAR. is relying on a variety of strategies to find the large number of applicants appli-cants needed to fill the positions. Since persons seeking temporary or part time work are a good source of applicants, the Bureau is targeting persons already working, as well as seniors, retirees, including military and federal, persons taking a second sec-ond or third job to supplement income, and current employees of other government agencies. Recruiting efforts also include recipients of governmental programs pro-grams such as welfare recipients as part of the Census Bureau's Welfare to Work initiative. Job applicants must take a written test which measures basic job skills, and meet certain requirements require-ments before being hired as a census cen-sus worker. AH applicants should be at least 1 8 years of age. Applicants must pass a background check for criminal history. Paid training will be provided. Anyone interested in the positions should contact the Local Census Office or call the national toll-free Census Bureau Line at 1-888-325-7733. The Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all are encouraged to apply. with his announcement in early October. "The President is asking the American people to help decide the future and fate of more than 40 million acres of forest land," said Secretary of Agriculture Glickman. "Working together we can ensure that our children and our children's children will be able to enjoy these precious lands as much as we do." The U.S. Department of Agriculture will use the public comments from the meetings to shape how it addresses the roadless area issues over the next year. The meetings, which are not required by law, are also just the first opportunity oppor-tunity for public comment on the roadless issue. Written comments will be accepted accept-ed until Dec. 20. ITom woxm'tt Unave anu Eff you HEJVEIRirUSE inn (the classifieds! ZP VERNAL Express 789-351 1 54 North Vernal Ave. 757 W. (Basin Hospice Volunteers. Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice. What can I do as a Hospice Volunteer? Volunteers are a vital resource to the Hospice program. Whether working in the office, assisting with special events, helping patients with household chores, or sitting at their bedsides to give comfort and support, volunteers play an important role in bringing Hospices unique services to patients and their families. PatientFamily Care Volunteers: Provide support and friendship Act as good listeners Help with household errands and yard work Provide transportation Read to patients and help write letters Use your skills for light home maintenance and repairs Help with housekeeping and meals Relieve the caregiver for short periods of time Bereavement Support: Assist families during the initial phases of grief and loss Provide emotional comfort and support through visits, letters, and telephone calls Provide transportation to support groups for adults and children Special Events and Fund Raising: Participate in community events and health fairs Represent Hospice as a member of fund raising projects Office Support: Help with typing and filing Assist with mailings Is being a Hospice Volunteer for me? Volunteers find a great deal of satisfaction in making an important difference in the lives of the patients and families they meet through Hospice. Hospice of the Basin will provide volunteer training classes throughout the year in convenient locations within our three county service area. These classes offer information to provide you with the necessary understanding under-standing and skills to prepare you for your work with Hospice. In addition, in-service training is offered on a regular regu-lar basis to update skills and provide an opportunity for sharing shar-ing and support the other volunteers. 'Among the bonuses of being a Hospice volunteer is that of making new friends. " "My first volunteer assignment enriched my life; I shall look forward to others. " 'Serving as a Hospice Volunteer has taught me great humility.. .I'm glad God let our paths cross. " To inquire about becoming a Hospice volunteer contact: Jan L Roberts Hospice of the Basin 757 West Highway 40 Vernal, Utah 84078 (435)789-3333 V Hospice of the Basin Hwy 40 Vernal Appliance Complex) 7 |