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Show Frenchman stops in Vernal while biking the world By Steven R. Wallls Express Editor For Philippe Jacq its the little things that are important: a warm sun over his shoulder, a sip of coffee cof-fee at a rest stop and every person he meets is the highlight of his day. The 29-year-old Frenchman is a confirmed "biolvelogiste" his made-up word for one who studies life from a bicycle seat. . "I want to leave behind me the small experiences and the lessons I've learned from travelling," said Jacq, on his way through Vernal last week. He is on his sixth leg of a world odyssey. This trip ends in Argentina. By the end of his tour, he'll have logged some 65,625 miles and 36 counties on his bicycle. bicy-cle. He bicycled into Utah from Wyoming so he could see the National Parks in the state. He began his America's trip June 4. Over the course of two years, Jacq and his 16-year-old bike, Fidele, will make their way to the southern most city in the world: Ushusia, Argentina. During his stay in Vernal, he was able to converse with another Frenchman who lives in Vemal. "I really enjoyed speaking speak-ing in my native tongue to someone," some-one," he said. Jacq will travel up to 60 miles a day, camping along the roadside or at local fire stations where available. avail-able. "My purpose is to meet people. I consider everyone a part of my big family, and I am just visiting the Lisa M. , Sanchez Sheriff's Warrants Outstanding warrants issued from Uintah Justice and 8th District courts as of Monday, Oct 16, are: Joseph Ardcn McLean, bom Oct. 21. 1972 is wanted on a $500 warrant issued by Uintah Justice Court on Oct 10.2000. Brian Thomas Kemp, bom Oct 3, 1979 is wanted on two warrants, war-rants, $900 and $580 issued by Uintah Justice Court on Oct 10, 2000. Raymond Chad Ross, bom Oct. 27, 1979 is wanted on a $1085 warrant issued by Uintah Justice Court on Oct 10, 2000. James Edwin Brinkerhoff, born Feb. 4, 1981, is wanted on a $4036 warrant issued by 8th District Court on Oct. 10, 2000. Lisa M. Sanchez, aka Lisa Monte, bom July 29, 1959, is wanted on a $5000 warrant issued Oct 10,2000. Persons with information about these individuals should contact the Uintah County Sheriffs Department at 789-2511, Central Dispatch at 789-4222 or use the Secret Witness Line at 781-5400. Plus our Missionary Discount 20 off regular priced items Extra 10 off sale price items Frenchman Philippe Jacq stops in tour. family" While on his Asia tour, he was able to meet Mother Teresa who was assisting some leapers. He was able to stay awhile to develop a slide presentation to raise funding for the leapers. He said it's always been a boyhood boy-hood dream of his to tour the world on a bicycle. His boyhood dream continued as he pedaled through Vernal on his ways to Zions, Arches, and the rest of the world. Joseph Arden McLean - .Brian Thomas Kemp Raymond Chad Ross James Edwin Brinkerhoff v - 1 v ',J1 .j'Opv Zions Bancorporation recognized as Utah's top growth company Zions Bancorporation (Nasdaq: ZION) was recognized this week as Utah's top revenue growth company compa-ny by the MountainWest Venture Gaup. The award is based on revenue rev-enue growth from 1995 to 1999, and was presented at the MountainWest Venture Group's sixth annual "Utah 100" luncheon in Salt Lake City. "I am very pleased that after more than 127 years of serv ing Utah and the Intermountain West we are able to continue our grow th as an organization," orga-nization," said Harris Simmons, president and CEO of Zions Bancorporation. "Our recognition Suits From Chaps''. Haggar. Hardwick ATOM White Shirts Ties From All The Famous Makers Durable Leather Dress Shoes From Dexter- Ul Martens - Skechers- Oarks Quality 4-piece Luggage sets from Maestro Socks, Belts, Sweaters, Shoes & Personal Care Items, Watches & Much More! All The Best Quality At Great Prices . . aaauefeaeaMl 111 l 11 WMfcl ! I ! I Ml m ' f nM t HMMMMW W-r"' it- i o ma Vernal during 65,625-mile bike - t - LA DG&T employees and Search and Rescue volunteers Mike Goddard and Marilyn Long present donation to Howard Carroll and Sheriff Rick Hawkins for Search and Rescue. Water bills passed The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food's (UDAF) annual free pesticide collection program pro-gram is set for 9 a.m. until noon, Nov. 9 in Utah County, l'jh farmers farm-ers or rmiwrs VtuW ish to dispose" of unwanted or unused pesticides may tat!pdvantage of the pagram. thereby saving themselves hundreds hun-dreds or een thousands of dollars in disposal fees and ridding the environment of unused pesticides. This year, any farmer or rancher in the stale may participate. Those wishing to offer their material must sign up ahead of time either thamgh the L'DAF or their county that the customer comes first, coupled cou-pled with our efforts to contribute to the success of the various communities com-munities in which we do business, has resulted in our continued growth." The MountainWest Venture Group's annual I'tah 100 luncheon recognizes L'tah's 100 fastest growing grow-ing companies and the 25 largest revenue gaiwth companies for their significant contribution to the state of Utah and its expanding economy. Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt presented Zions Bancorporation with its award. MM if inaRgm Q Heavy snow hinders search for lost field agent To sign up via the Internet contact Clair Allen at: agmain.callenstate.ut.us. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, Nov. 6. The past seven years, the department depart-ment has successfully collected and disposal of over 60 tons of unwanted, unwant-ed, unused pesticides. This program is funded by the Utah Legislature and has helped clean up the environment envi-ronment . Pre-registration form available from UDAF county agriculture field representative: Duchesne, Daggett, East Summit, Uintah (435) 738-1142. Founded in 1983. MountainWest Venture Group is a non-profit organization orga-nization that fosters business growth and capital development in Utah. The group encourages the participation of individuals and organizations interested in the establishment, funding and operation opera-tion of successful business ventures. ven-tures. Based in Salt Lake City, the group. is comprised of a broad mix of entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital providers, attorneys, bankers, accountants, consultants and educators. Zions Bancorporation, headquartered headquar-tered in Salt Lake City, is one of the nation's premier financial service companies, consisting of a collection collec-tion of great banks in some of the country's best growth markets. Under local management teams and community identities, Zions operates oper-ates over 350 full-service banking offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Washington. In addition. Zions is the only primary dealer in government securities headquartered west of the Mississippi River, and is a national leader in SBA lending, agricultural finance and electronic bond trading. Through its subsidiary. Digital Signature Trust, the company is a leader in providing trusted Internet identity credentials. The Wall Street Journal and Fortune magazine recently ranked Zions Bancorporation as having provided the best total return to shareholders over the past decade of any bank in the universe of large institutions surveyed by these publications. Investor information and links to subsidiary banks can be accessed at www.zjonsrjancorporation.com. Vernal Express hunter last week. Airplane misses private landing m JL Pesticide collection set for Nov. 9 U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon, praised passage Oct 13 of his two bills. H.R. 3236. the Weber Basin Water Conservancy Act and H R. 3468. the Duchesne City Water Rights Conveyance Act through the Senate. The Weber Basin Act authorizes delivery of additional water to the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District for domestic, municipal and industrial uses. Cannon said this w ater is needed to meet grow -ing demands in Summit County and Park City. "I am pleased that people in my district now have full congressional support to provide them with adequate, ade-quate, reliable and cost-effective water delivery to these rapidly developing areas," said Cannon. The Duchesne City Water Rights Act gives the city of Duchesne I Issued by major depository institutions I Estate Feature I Due 101915 1 15 Year Final Maturity I Interest paid monthly or semiannually I Callable beginning 101905 at 102.00 I FDIC-insured up to $100,000 Armuti PTntag Yfetf (APY) -4ntwst cannot rmtn on deposit, pnodtt payout of ftteTMt iqurd Effective t(ViaO0 Mark value w factual ff aotd pne to malurrty. "TNt depoaft no a calcMa at the option of (ha laaua, not (ha Investor. Wednesday. October 18. 2000 3 strip in Jensen. legal rights to water the city has always used but was owned by the United States Indian Service. Since the Service no longer exists, transfer trans-fer of rights demands legislation to correct the legal aberration. Cannon said this bill will also benefit the Ute Indian Tnbe by allowing it to connect to the Duchesne City municipal water svstcm without any water impact or connection fee. "Water is a precious resource in the desert state of Utah. I commend the Senate for quick action on behalf of all those involved in the issues of water nghts ownership " Both bills passed the House on July 25 and the President is expected to sign both pieces of legislation. Call or stop by today. Steven S. Holt Investment Representative 755 West Highway 40 Vern.l, UT ai078 Bus: 435-781-2100 Toll Free: 877-781-2120 www . ed i rd jonra. com Metnbw StPC Edwardjones 1iiimVhJ hw Copy I V I) JUL. |