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Show Vernal Express weanesaay, moth to, AKJ4 Utah Legislature overrides vetoes Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to host open house The Utah State Senate and House of Representatives voted to override the governor's vetoes of SB 115 (Special Election Dates) and SB 239 (Unfair Business Practices). SB 115 (Special Election Dates), sponsored by Senator Bramble, R -Provo, encourages greater citizen participation by requiring local and statewide special elections to be held the same day as the general election in November or the primary prima-ry in June. An override on SB 115 received 24 votes in the Senate and 50 in the House. SB 239 (Unfair Business Practices), sponsored by Sen. Mike Dmitrich, D-Price, protects intellectual intel-lectual property in Utah by defining unfair competition and providing a private right of action for a person injured by unfair competition. An override on SB 239 passed with 27 votes in the Senate and 56 in the House. An override requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber: 20 votes in the Senate and 50 in the House of Representatives. Tinker graduates from basic training Air Force Airman Haley R. Tinker has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, exer-cises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete com-plete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Janeal Miller of Madge Lane, Las Vegas, Nev., and Gary Warren of South Vernal Ave., Vernal, Utah. Tinker is a 2001 graduate of Springville High School, Utah. Swap Meet Correction The Uintah County Deputy Association only charged $10 per space at the Association's Swap Meet and not the amount reported in last week's Vernal Express. If you have question, or want to sign up for the May 22 Charity Swap Meet, at $10 a space, call 789-2511. O X Ouray National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate international Migratory Bird Day by hosting the 10th Annual Open House Saturday, May 8, 2004. This event will include activity stations for children of all ages and fun for the entire family. Stations will include: wetland insect identification, identi-fication, wetland bird identification, live hawks, Refuge System endangered endan-gered fish and live game birds. This event provides an opportunity for Boy Scouts to earn the Ouray N WR patch by participating in the open house. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. This event is a cooperative effort and will include personnel from other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sen ice programs, the Uintah County Mosquito Abatement District, Hawk Watch International, the Bureau of Land Management and the support of local volunteers. Refreshment will not be provided this year. International Migratory Bird Day is an annual event focusing attention on migratory birds that travel between wintering grounds in Mexico, South and Central America, the Caribbean and nesting nest-ing habitats in North America. It is an opportunity to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation. conserva-tion. Migratory birds have been the cause or catalyst for some significant signifi-cant moments in conservation history, his-tory, including the creation of the National Wildife System. Today the National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses more than 540 refuges ref-uges including Ouray, which was established in 1960 "for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose for migratory birds." Uintah teachers being honored for service Native students give tree to Park Haley R. Tinker The Uintah High School Heritage Club, a group representing Native American students, will be presenting present-ing a quaking aspen, "Suhovf, to the Walking Park with ceremonies, dancing and sinsing Friday, April 30. The program, which will be held at the park from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., will feature Ute Tribal Business Committee Chairwoman Maxine Natches as the opening speaker. Noreen Johnson, Miss Indian UHS 2003-04 and new royalty members, will also speak. WHY DO YOU WANT TO RE-ESTABLISH RE-ESTABLISH YOUR CREDIT? Everyone at sometime can have an unexpected problem damage their credit. And getting overwhelmed can force you into bankruptcy. 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Over 1 ,000 years of sen ice is represented rep-resented by those being honored by the Uintah School District this ear for their long-term district employment. employ-ment. Representing teachers, custodians, custodi-ans, drivers, aides, administrators, principals, specialists, axks and coordinators, the 46 employees w ill receive gift certificates for books in recognition of their dedication. Nineteen on the list have just completed their 20th vear with the District, the milestone vear to be recognized as a long-term employee. employ-ee. Employees with over 30 years of service are Rosemary Bigelow and Kathleen Hawkins. 30; LaRue Bailey, Louise Murch, Dan Olson, Betty Potter, Lila Redding. kathy Reynolds and Edwin Winder with 31 years; Wayne Gumcy. has 33 years, Grace Gardiner 34 and Shirleen VanLeuven has 35 years. Long-term employee at West Junior High is Margaret Ahlborn. teacher. Uintah High long-term employees are teachers Kevin Dickson. Marsha Forsgren, Lyle Gillman. Jack Gray, and Brock Thorne; custodian custo-dian Carolyn Anderson; Rosemary Bigelow, aide; secretary Peggy Marshall; and Betty Potter, cook. Discovery is recognizing principal Kathy Hawkins; teachers Patrice Merkley and Gail Moore; and retiring retir-ing secretary Kathy Reynolds. At Davis Elementary, teachers Kathleen Anderson, Grace Gardiner. Cleo Oldaker, Kalvnn Shelter and LeeAnn Walker are being honored. Todd Elementary is honoring teachers Vivian Powaukee and Kim Austin. Teachers LaRue Bailey, Karel Dickson. Rex Hadlook and custodian custo-dian Edwin Winder are being recognized rec-ognized at Ashley Elementary for their years of service. District Superintendent Wayne Gurney leads those receiving recognition rec-ognition at the District Office, with psychologist David John, administrator adminis-trator AJ Pease and secretary Lila Redding also recognized. Vernal Middle School principal princi-pal Ed Johnson, teachers Shirleen VanLeuven. Dan Olsen and Nyal Bender and custodian Shirley Harrison are long-time employ ees. L.ipoint Elementary is honoring teachers Janice Dickson and Cyndie Eountaine. Three teachers. Janice Dickson, Cheryl Grammar and Robert Hunting have been honored at Naples Elementary . Louise Murch and Dana Duncan are teachers cited at Vernal Junior High School for their long time dedication to the District. Custodian Lee Sharp, custodian at Maeser Elementary has been honored hon-ored by the District for his dedication. dedica-tion. The Transportation Department ol the District has recognized driver Dale Batty. Aspire grant coordinator Pat Burdick has reached the long-term list. Burdick is at the Ashley Valley Education Center. IMlfflSiiiW DODGE 270 E. 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