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Show A12 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 .Vernal Express, City considers chaplain program By Jahine Shannon Express Writer Police Chief Gary Jensen discussed dis-cussed the possibility of starting a chaplain program in Vernal at the city council meeting last Wednesday. The public safety commission commis-sion recommended the program, pro-gram, and Jensen sees it as a way to involve the community with the police force, which is often seen as a "closed entity." Jensen said he thought it would be a way to dispel the myth that police officers are unapproachable. unapproach-able. Beyond that, however, the chaplain program would benefit ben-efit police officers and community commu-nity members alike. Made up of volunteers from all denominations, denomi-nations, including pastors, priests, ministers, and bishops, the program would help offi cers handle tragic situations. For example, chaplains would accompany officers when delivering deliv-ering death notices to families, provide immediate support to victims of sexual assault and other crimes, as well as help handle the psychological aspects of suicides and hostage situations. Jensen anticipates that the program would include 10 volunteers. These volunteers IB . f- Make your life easier with the earliest drive-up hours in vernal. Our drive-up windows are open at 7:30am weekdays and 9am to noon on Saturdays. If you need to visit our lobby, we're ready to welcome you Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. We make banking more convenient. ThStt CUt pfTiTTi'iTJl tStd tttSt ITfgfrfff fOUfCt tttftf. Vn; Grand Ihlkv FDW & hlational Bank ' 121 West Main Vernal. LIT 84078 - a 121 West Main -Vernal, UT 84078 781-1001 would submit applications and, if accepted, would attend a "mini" police academy and bi-annual training. Volunteers would be taught how to provide non-denominational support to victims. Each volunteer would rotate being on-call for 24-hour shifts. They would wear a badge to designate their role but would have no police authority. In responding to crisis situations, situa-tions, chaplains would not get involved until the scene is deemed safe. Board members Dennis Glines and Jo Ann Cowan said they were in favor of the program. pro-gram. The chaplains would also be involved with social events, like graduations and other ceremonies. ceremo-nies. Hearing to address Maeser Subdivision The Uintah County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 17 which will consider a request by Edward Merkley and Barbara Mott for a concept phase on a major subdivision. subdi-vision. The 63 lot subdivision is proposed pro-posed for 900 North 1800 West. Residents in the promity of the project are invited to express any comments or concerns. Written comments can be sent to the Uintah County Planning Office, 152 East 100 North, Vernal. Access to the East Maeser Estates Subdivision could be from 1000 North or 750 North (Righteous Lane). The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. E235r JT - sit'' SSgt. James Wheeler on a mission in the Anbar Province. Former Vernal resident receives Purple Heart Staff Sergeant James Wheeler, United States Marine WHEN 75 IT TIME? YOUR HEARING LOSS EFFECTS M - 1- I 1 - i - -r l! '' 'J . fa. f ... . ' '- f . EVERYONE. While hearing loss has a profound effect on your family and friends it's your life that has changed the most!!! MONDAY MAY 15 VERNAL AUDIOLOGY & HEARING CLINIC 91 NORTH 100 WEST 789-0709 TUESDAY MAY 16 VERNAL AUDIOLOGY & HEARING CLINIC 91 NORTH 100 WEST 789-0709 25 OFF OUR MOST ADVANCED HEARING INSTRUMENTS SOLUTIONS 1,2,3 WEDNESDAY MAY 17 ROOSEVELT UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CLNIC 250 WEST 300 NORTH 789-0709 1 BACKGROUND NOISE REDUCTION INCLUDED IS) m events , - . 'to MIN OOUU.UU WAV ilAKr' All MAIV1I WPAIIiiJit JlkAtl Mi. VISUAL ItrlNULUf , DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONES SOLUTIONS 1.2.3 Expires 51906 ..,,,3 i - t dwn or linn r&XM Heather Hell berg m.s.,ccc-a Audiologist YOUR HEARIN SPECIAUST IN THE UINTAH BASIN ()fcl0llgF Corps, and formerly of Vernal received a promotion to his current cur-rent rank in front of his platoon on May 1 at Al Taqaddum Air Base, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Following the promotion, he was presented the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received while conducting combat operations opera-tions through the Ar Ramadi-AlFailujuah Ramadi-AlFailujuah corridor of the Al Anbar Prvince March 3, 2006. While on combat patrol Wheeler's Humvee was attacked by an improvised explosive device, wounding all Marines in his vehicle. Upon being ground medivaced to the nearest medical medi-cal facility, he underwent surgery sur-gery to remove the fragmentation fragmenta-tion lodged in his forearm and clean additional wounds suffered suf-fered from the blast. After three days in the hospital, he was released back to his unit on limited lim-ited duty for a period of three weeks. One month after the incident, Wheeler was released back to full duty and resumed his role as Military Police Platoon Sergeant. The four other wounded wound-ed Marines in his vehicle are also back on duty and have fully recovered from their wounds. This is Wheeler's third combat deployment to Iraq where he is currently deployed. Oil Shale workshop to be hosted in SLC The SPE Salt Lake Petroleum Section and the Utah Geologic Association are hosting a one day workshop on oil shale in Utah. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 19, 2006. Proceeds from, this event, are applied entire ly to the local SPE sections Richard E. Wyman Scholarship fund. The entrance fee is $100.00. Lunch is included. The workshop will be at the the Utah Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. There will be ten 20 minute presentations with questions covering the resource, economics, leasing and permitting, technologies, regulatory issues and waters. The workshop will end with panelists addressing diverse issues related to oilfield development. devel-opment. For further information, please contact John McLennan, at 801-484-6916 or john. mclennanasrcenergy.com. To register, go to http: www.mollyguard.com event27834253. |