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Show 1 WW I Local 7-Day Forecast Football readies for opener. See Page B5 CR UI PNtSOKI n lay t je A9 Family gives strength. See Page B1 -HI 71 1- S S X " Wednesday W Wed. night Thursday UIAH t-'h't-SS ASSOC I A I ION 1V1 h ,W)) S SI i:. til 84 14 - F C 1 T-storrrts Mainly cloudy. Pleasant with Single Copy 50$ Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Vernal, Utah 84078 112th Year No. 34' 77 Wsmmi SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Express online: www.vernal.com Lf-V J I X X I v J X-V I t I t O ' Uintah County Fair royalty are: 2nd Arnold. iss 0 DButialh) (Domtiy seHectedl Cassandra Averill was named Miss Uintah County 2004 at the annual pageant held Saturday, August 14. Judges named Claire Arnold first attendant and second attendant is Brandi Bowman. Cassandra will compete in the ease prepares to Dr. A. J. Pease sits calmly at his desk in the principal's office at Uintah High School (UHS), ready to lead the students, teachers and staff into a stimulating year of learning. Dr. Pease is doing everything every-thing he can to ignore the furor surrounding sur-rounding his appointment as UHS principal and to concentrate on the task at hand: education of the students. stu-dents. Pease commented that it is Superintendent Wayne Gurney's responsibility to cover the school district in the best w ay possible with the resources and personnel available. avail-able. Of his own appointment. Dr. Pease said, "There is a challenge to it that I would not have chosen, but will accept and serve with the best of my skills and ability." He added that when offered an opportunity to serve, he either gives it his best or walks away. In this case, he said, there is no reason to give anything but the best he can. Pease worked his way through his undergraduate education at Utah State University in Logan as a carpenter and cement finisher. Later, he was aw arded an academic academ-ic fellowship to Brigham Young University in Provo where he completed his master's degree. He was then awarded a full doctoral fellowship at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, one of only 10 offered throughout the nation by that university. Upon graduation from the university, universi-ty, he received his Doctorate of Leadership and Management with specialties in superintendency of schools, organizational development develop-ment and community relations. He has also completed two doctoral internships, including one with the highly prestigious General Motors Institute. The institute sets the standard stan-dard for education in leadership, problem solving and development, said Dr. Pease. Pease also brings a broad background back-ground of educational and business busi-ness management experience to the Attendant Brandi Bowman; Miss Miss Utah Pageant next June and Claire will be competing in the Utah State Fair Pageant this coming September. In the individual categories, the winners were: Personal Interview (a three way - V..t-f. .J A.J. Pease principal's office. He spent several years in the dairy industry where he successfully developed an 1 ,800 head cow dairy. He has had teaching teach-ing and administrative experience in four different states, including Utah. Part of this experience was as the director of all educational services for the Job Corp in Clearfield and five years as director of a church school system that covered three states. Dr. Pease stated that much of his experience has been with Native American students from many different dif-ferent tribes. In addition, he has published several research articles and over 300 articles on education, family development and behavior intervention. Dr. Pease's experience in the Vernal area began with tutoring, teaching and administrative responsibilities respon-sibilities in the Uintah Basin Youth Center and the At Risk Program. He has been involved in a program to identify students who are potential poten-tial suicide risks. Dr. Pease developed devel-oped Ashley Valley High School, which was fully accredited within less than two years, and remained in that school for five years. He said his goal at Ashley Valley was UK: V x V'" c "'X-... n " jfi f 5 V t i Uintah County 2004, Cassandra tie): Brandi Bowman, Claire Arnold and Cassandra Averill. Talent: Cassandra Averill. Lifestyle and fitness in swimwear: Brandi Bowman. On-Stage Interview (a tie): Brandi Bowman and Cassandra Averill. head Uintah High to provide a different environment for students that needed a more nurturing nur-turing atmosphere. This included gifted students as well as those with special needs. Pease said that UHS has recently received a new style of accreditation that is dynamic and flexible, taking into consideration the needs of the community. One of his goals for the high school is to increase efforts for inclusion of the community. To that end. Dr. Pease said he has the desire to include the community com-munity because, "All of us together are smarter and more capable of working out solutions to our challenges chal-lenges than any one of us alone. At MuinfsmaiD focuses on economy Economic development is the center of Jon Huntsman, Jr.'s bid for governor, and he doesn't mind talking about his plans for economic econom-ic growth. "I am concerned about where we are going as a state," Huntsman said during the noon meeting of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. "I wonder if we will have the ability to pay for our hopes and dreams." He said that Utah's economy is shrinking and people are leaving leav-ing the state because of the lack of opportunities in Utah. He said one of the things he w ill do, if elected governor, would allocate allo-cate $7.2 million to give all beginning begin-ning teachers an increase in pay. "Our most important investment is in our kids," he said. "The power of teaching is developing the connection connec-tion between teacher and student." He said he would also do something some-thing about "No Child Left Behind." "I would like to get it NCLB run out of the state," he said. "We know what is best for our kids. We don't need the federal government telling us. "Utah's I think motto is 'Industry' and many have forgotten that," Huntsman said. He said that Colorado is spending $15 to $20 (1 .X T Photo by Chris Piner Averill and 1st Attendant, Claire Evening Wear (a tie): Kaylin Feltch and Claire Arnold. Pageant director Barbera Piner says, "It was a wonderful evening! The contestants were all amazing. amaz-ing. These girls w ill be seen at the Uintah County Fair all this week." the same time, we want to assist the community in the respect and caring for all that makes up Uintah High School ." He emphasized that he truly wants people to come to school activities and programs with the comfort of everyone and the safety of all children chil-dren as his top priority. Etiquette and safety protocols w ill remain the number one goal during activities. "Safety, respect, learning, in that order, with safety above all things," said Dr. Pease. He defines respect as behavior that will not intentionally intention-ally hurt anything or anyone. See Pease on A3 million to promote that state, while Utah, last year, spent $870,000. Huntsman said he would look at tax barriers and other hindrances to making Utah more competitive economically. "We've got to do a better job at marketing ourselves," he said. "Right now we are not even in the game." In the past year Huntsman has developed a road map to economic econom-ic development in Utah. It is a 40 page booklet which he developed with the help of Utah businessmen. The plan is still in development, but he said it is something he is serious seri-ous about and would implement if elected. He said there is a potential for Utah to become a sports center. Huntsman said that he likes Scott Matheson, Jr. who is running against him for governor. "We differ on the issues, but I respect him as a person, so you won't see me bloody the nose of the competition." Huntsman is the current chairman and CEO of Huntsman Family Holdings Company, holding company com-pany for Huntsman Corporation which has $10 billion in revenues and employs 15,000 people worldwide. Rec Board proposes more parks By Steven R. Wallis Express Editor Primed with more mineral lease money than ever before, the Uintah Recreation District Board approved plans to pursue new parks and keep present facilities going last week. Wednesday the board agreed to authorize the architect firm of BCBO in Salt Lake City to make recommendation on a park in Maeser at I (XX) North and 25(H) West. Board President John Milleeam said the Uintah School District had agreed to let the Recreation District develop property north of the Maeser Water Improvement district building. Residents in the Maeser area have volunteered time and donated money to improve the property south of the Water District building. The Uintah Recreation District proposes to incorporate the work that has already been done and the additional property to create a park that would be about two acres in size. Initial estimates on the cost of the project is at least $28.fHX). The board also approved developing develop-ing property own by the school district dis-trict at 24(X) West and 600 South in Glines. The 17 acres in the Cilines area has been used for dumping concrete, asphalt, trees and other discarded building materials. Bart Meacham, recreation grounds supervisor, said it would take at least 100 dump truck loads to remove all the garbage that had been discarded on the property. It was proposed to the board that the property be used for a BMX County Fair displays open Wednesday The best the county has to offer in handmade crafts, edibles, livestock live-stock and entertainment arrives at the Western Park Wednesday as the Uintah County Fair gets into full swing. The 4-H and Home Arts displays open Wednesday evening at 7 and join a busy evening of entertainment entertain-ment that includes the City of Fun Carnival, Max-Air Ski Show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, team penning, dog show and battle of the bands. The Fair Parade begins at 6 p.m. with Ralph Preece serving as honored hon-ored Parade Marshal. The parade r 9- - r r r 4 ""r:- . t If. ft : - Jon Huntsman Jr. talks about his economic plans, if elected governor, gover-nor, with Vernal Area Chamber members. Running with Huntsman is Gary gest-serving county commissioner Herbert, who is Utah County's Ion- with 14 years service. bicvele track. Troy Lupcho, who had participated participat-ed in other BMX tracks in the area said that only two acres were need ed for the BMX track. He said that the Recreation District had dropped the ball from the original plan for a skateboard park which included a BMX track. The original plans were to convert two tennis courts north of the Vernal Junior High to a skate board park and convert the other two courts to a BMX track. The skateboard park was built, but not the BMX track. Another problem with developing the Glines prop erty as a park, is there are not water rights with the property. Both the Maeser and Glines proj ects were referred to the Project Committee for a recommendation to the board next month. This year the Recreation District has received $2.4 million in mineral lease money and there are still two more payments expected this year The majority of the money from the extra mineral lease money will be used to develop SO acres on Norttj Vernal Avenue. The board is also looking at proposals pro-posals to further develop the Jensen and Ballard parks. Milleeam said that the bleachers at the Vernal City Park have not been replaced as was budgeted two years ago. It was suggested sug-gested that the $126,000 bleacher replacement project be done this year. The cost of the project could be over $I40.(HX) because of infla tion and increasing costs of materials. materi-als. will follow the recently established parade route down Main Street, with assembly at Vernal Middle SchtK)l and turning off Main at 3(X) East, ending at the Western Park. Thursday Camp Read-A-Lot, the City of Fun Carnival and 4-H and Home Arts Exhibits open at noon. Max-Air Ski Show runs free to the public at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Team penning pen-ning is open from 6 to 10 p.m. The annual Farm Bureau Talent Find program will begin at 5:30 and end at 8 p.m. when the free admission admis-sion Tminus5 concert begins. See Fair on A3 . V 1 |