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Show A8 Wednesday. Otcember 0, Z006 Vernal Express Men of Mystery How Jones Hole got its name by George Long Note: Most of the information about this article was obtained from Wanda Ruple Staley and writings of her aunt, the late Sue Ruple Watson. It was in the fall of 1877 when John and Katherine Fairchilds along with their three daughters daugh-ters made their way into Ashley Valley. Their oldest daughter, Rene, had been married and started a family of her own. She had lost her husband during an Indian raid sometime before, so Mr. Fairchilds had an even heavier responsibility on his shoulders. Arriving as they did late in the year and nearly broke, things certainly looked bleak for them, but a man who they had never seen before soon came to their rescue. This man was Capt. Pardon Dodds, the first settler of Ashley Valley. He gave them work and found a place for them to stay that winter. win-ter. As spring came, they decided to make this their home. They traded for a nice tract of ground from Pat Lynch and soon had a cabin put up and started making mak-ing improvements. It wasn't long until the Fairchilds became known as one of the most liked and respected families fami-lies in the valley, and their farm began producing abundantly. abun-dantly. There were several single men here at that time and most were looking for a wife and helpmate. Soon a man by the name of Jones came to the Fairchilds door wanting to court their widowed daughter, Rene. At first impressions she was rather taken in by him. He was a large robust individual and not a bad looking fellow. He said that he could do almost anything and for certain wasn't afraid of hard, honest work and this helped convince Rene to accept his proposal of marriage. mar-riage. Besides she already had a family that was in need of a father. Rene's father helped them build a cabin on some ground a couple miles away and they set up housekeeping. At first things went pretty well, but later, Rene began having misgivings mis-givings about their marriage and things started going from bad to worse. At first her children chil-dren started going and staying a lot with their grandparents, then Rene herself began doing so. To complicate things, she found out that she was going to have a baby. What was she to do, as things were not working out. Finally she along with her children moved back in with her parents, as she said, in no way could she continue with this marriage. To all this, Jones became very upset, especially when he found out a baby was coming. He began threatening Rene if she didn't return. Her father told him to go his way and leave them alone, that perhaps later things might work out, but to Rene this just wasn't going to be. Jones still made his threats and said if he couldn't have her that he would some someday and take the baby. It was indeed a worried Fairchilds family. After Rene's confinement, she was blessed with a baby girl, of which she was very pleased as her other children were all boys. Jones soon found out about the baby girl and once again tried to talk her into coming back with him, but again Rene refused. Like he had done before, he fell into a bellowing rage and was ordered off their place, making threats as he rode away, that the day would come when he'd settle with them. The Fairchilds were good friends to Hank and May Ruple of Island Park and they exchanged work at times on their farms. It just so happened that the Ruples were at the Fairchilds place helping put up hay one time when Jones made an appearance. Hank and May also had a new baby about the same age as Rene's. The men were all out in the hay field, along with a hired hand by the name of Charles Bangledorf, as Jones showed up. Rene and her boy were working in the garden and they saw him coming com-ing down the road at a fast clip. She ran with the children into a corn crib and bolted the door, as Jones dismounted. He was I W J SI Large Cottonwood tree still stands at hollering loudly and tried to break the door down, but even with his excessive strength, he failed to get it open. Now the baby was in the house with one of her sisters and Rene worried that Jones would go in there and take it. She was at her wits end as the hired man, Bangledorf who heard the commotion came to the rescue. He had hollered to Ruple, who was a little further away, and he also was hurrying hurry-ing to the scene. As Bangledorf approached, Jones in his angry state of mind, whipped out his knife and began slashing him unmercifully. In no time at all Bangledorf was down and bleeding profusely and at the mercy of his assailant. By this time Ruple arrived and took on the enraged Jones. He grabbed at his knife welding arm and received a bad cut in his hand of which he wore the scar for the rest of his life. As they struggled, Jones could see from the corner of his eye that Fairchilds were also approaching approach-ing and it began to register in his mind that he was in the wrong place and he better get his horse and leave; also he thought that probably he had killed Bangledorf. Mounting his horse, Jones saw the Ruple baby in its crib on Fairchilds' porch and headed for it, thinking it was his and Rene's child. Now as Jones was leaving, Ruple and Fairchilds turned their attention to the badly injured Bangledorf to try and help him. They hadn't noticed Jones going to the house and where the Ruple baby was laying, but the mother, May saw what was happening. As Jones grabbed up what he thought was his and Rene's child and left, May began screaming as loud as she could and hearing her cries Hank quickly got a horse and was soon in hot pursuit. Jones headed east out into the Buckskin Hills along an old Indian trail. His horse was already rather tired and trying to safely hold the baby made it easier for Ruple to overtake him. As Hank approached, he was using extreme caution because of the infant. He said , to Jones, "Where do you think you're going with my baby? To which Jones replied, . "What do you mean your '- baby?" "That's May and my baby boy you've got there." Jones was astonished and ' wouldn't believe what he was hearing. He partially undressed ' the infant and gasped in amazement amaze-ment as he found out that he ' certainly had the wrong child. The fight had gone out of him : like the air from a busted bal-, bal-, loon as he handed Hank the baby and turning his horse headed on towards the east. Hank Ruple with their baby boy started back to a very wor-: wor-: tied mother and to the others ; who were doing their best to ' help stop the bleeding of the ' badly injured Bangledorf. What a happy and relieved mother it was when he rode into the yard ! with their uninjured child. Bangledorf was in critical condition and to try and con-, con-, trol his bleeding, they got a lot of flour and dumping it in a I sheet rolled it tightly against his injuries. Luckily most of . the cuts weren't very deep and ; did not penetrate any organs. It ' took several weeks, but eventually eventu-ally he recovered. It had been a .- close call with death for a heroic hero-ic hired hand. the Ruple Ranch in Island Park. No one knew what happened hap-pened to Jones, except that he was gone and Rene hoped for good. She and her family were relieved, but they still worried wor-ried that he might return. As to Jones, he knew the country pretty well, having hunted and trapped in most of it earlier. He headed for a deep canyon with a nice clear creek running through, several miles easterly from Ashley Valley. Being the outdoors type of man he was, he was certain he could winter there. He had a gun and plenty of ammunition so he should do okay, but he had to get away as he thought he'd killed the man, Bangledorf. The next spring, May Ruple's brother, Abe Coon, was taking some cattle to their range on Wild Mountain, when he saw a man up the trail. He soon recognized rec-ognized Jones who was at least 50 pounds lighter and looking very gaunt and haggard. In no way was he the arrogant bullylike bully-like person he had been before. He started asking about Rene and the baby and said how sorry he was over Bangledorf, as he thought he had killed him. Abe told him that Rene and everyone were all right and that Bangledorf was alive and okay. Jones certainly seemed relieved and said then I can leave this Hole and go back to where he came from, to which Abe Coon nodded in the affirmative. Jones had made his way into this very remote area and wintered there as he thought the law would be after him. Being a man with a lot of outdoor expertise, he had survived, sur-vived, but it hadn't been easy and his loss of weight certainly bore this out. He left and it is believed went to somewhere in Wyoming. Jones was indeed a rather strange and mysterious man. The year was 1883 and this is how Jones Hole got its name. Later on the Ruple family found where Jones had made his bed out of lots of cedar back tucked away under an overhanging over-hanging ledge with a large pine tree in front of it as you make your way down into the Hole. Wanda Ruple Staley has seen it several times. Footnote: Jone's Hole with its scenic and crystal clear creek has long been a haven for fishermen fish-ermen and those wanting to rough it. For years the best and most used way to get there was by a trail from Island Park, going horseback from the Ruple Ranch. Another way was by water, using the river and the other way was to come down from the upper end, which used to mean walking quiet a distance. dis-tance. Today there is a fine road and fish hatchery at the upper end, making access much easier. Still it is a rather remote area and one of extreme beauty. In many years past, one of the finest men, I ever knew and a very good friend of mine lost his life fighting a range fire that was out of control in this historic histor-ic canyon. His name was Thead McCarrel and he gave his life going the extra mile in helping help-ing to preserve what is a part of Nature's Wonderland. acreage in Uintah County: Township 1 1 South, Range 23 East, SLB&M, Section 2: NW14 (within). (with-in). Containing: 11.396 acres more or less. Any individual wishing to submit sub-mit a competing application applica-tion to purchase, lease, andor exchange for this property, a portion thereof, there-of, or a parcel including includ-ing any of the above-described above-described acreage, should also file an application and the appropriate application appli-cation fee(s). The Trust Lands Administration will accept competing applications applica-tions during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 until 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2006 at TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, 675 East, 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102-2818. phone (801) 538-5100. Reference No. SULA 1512. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subse UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER BASIN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Requests for Qualifications -General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors 1. Introduction ft Invitation Uintah Basin Medical Center, Roosevelt, Utah requests contractors to submit qualifications for the construction of the Basin Care and Rehabilitation Center (BCRC). The BCRC is a skilled nursing facility with 90 beds. Services include rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and dementia care. Qualifications are due no later than 2:00 pm (MDT), Monday, December, 1 5, 2006 and are to be delivered to VCBO Architecture located at 524 South 600 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102, Attention Molli Kiser, AIA. 2. Description of the Work 2.1 Description The Basin Care and Rehabilitation project in a basement. The project will be located The site will be abated and cleared under on the AIA documents. The architectural systems include wood syntheticstonefinishesln Flooring indudes ceramic tile, linoleum, carpet and resilient floor tile. Millwork includes casework, hand rails arid Tnteribrarchjtectural s? woodwork. CeiHngs Included suspended gypsum board and acoustical tile. Roofing anirifeulatioo includes asphalt shingles, bituminous damp proofing, waterproofing, building insulation, through penetration fire stop systems and joint sealants. Food service equipment and hydraulic elevators are included. Accessories include horizontal blinds, floor mats, manufactured casework, cubicles and curtains, impact resistant wall protection, signs, metal lockers fire protection specialties, special-ties, and toilet accessories. Mechanical systems include plumbing piping fixtures, water softeners, water heaters, packaged HVAC units, snow melt systems, fire sprinkler system, energy recovery exchangers, heat exchangers, water source heat pumps, humidifiers, facility management controls, ductwork and accessories and associated equipment. The electrical systems include raceways, conductors and cables, boxed and fittings, wiring devices, motor starters, variable frequency drives, panelboards, disconnect switches, overcurrent protective devices, switchboards, motor control centers, TVSS, service entrance grounding, interior and building lighting, emergency lighting, exterior area lighting and emergency electrical system, fire alarm and detection systems, telephone, television and nurse call systems. Site improvements include fire water system, potable water systems, storm drainage sanitary sewer, asphalt paving, cement concrete pavement, geothermal Loop Heat Exchanger, landscaping and irrigation systems in the construction contract. 2.2 Project Schedule - The project schedule is to begin February 22, 2007 and will coincide with the completion of the demolition contract. It is anticipated that drawings will be ready for bidding the first week of January 2007 with a three or four week bid period. 3. Required Qualification Information The contractor will provide the following information 3.1 History of the Firm -This should include background information explaining the firm's history and the strength it brings to the project. 3 2 General Experience -This section should demonstrate the Contractor's skill by providing examples of what the firm considers to be their best work. 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Qualifications received after that time will not be accepted. 4. Questions and Clarifications Questions should be directed to Molli Kiser, VCBO Architecture (801) 575-8800 telephone, (801) 531-9850 fax, or mkisenavcbo.com. The Owner requests not to be contacted. Thank you for respecting that desire. The Owner reserves the right to waive any or all of these requirements should it be deemed in their best interest. Ml (HI IB a-4M3 las quent bids. For additional information, please contact con-tact Mr. Kurt M. Higgins at 801-538-5100. Published in the Vernal Express December 6, 13 and 20, 2006. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Uintah Water Conservancy District will hold Budget Hearings for the amended 2006 Budget and the proposed 2007 Budget at the regular December monthly Board Meeting of the District at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the District Office, 78 West 3325 North, Vernal, Utah. Both budgets will be available for review at the District Office from November 22 to December 19, 2006. Published in the Vernal Express Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and 13,2006. CREDITORS Estate of Don William is approximately 47,600 SF with an additional 14,600 SF of support space located on the site of the Roosevelt Junior High separate contracts. This building will be frame structure with metal plate connected 'Basin 1 ""jlMEOjCALl "r Center DMB ll -satins Jits oav Preece, decreased Probate No. 063800057 EI Notice is hereby given that Wanda Lou Lemke has been appointed as the Personal Represenattive of the above estate. All persons having hav-ing claims against the above estate are requ-ried requ-ried to present them to the Undersigned or to the Clerk of the Court Eighth District Court, 9820 East Hwy. 40, Vernal, Utah 84078, within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims shall be forever barred Wanda Lou Lemke 72 North 300 East (123-14) (123-14) Roosevelt , Utah 84066 Clark B. Allred Clark A. McClellan Attorneys for Petitioner 72 Nother 300 East (123-14) Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Published in the Vernal Express Dec. 6, 13, 20, 2006. See Leqals on A9 School located at 265 North 300 West. commissioned. Contracts will be based wood trusses, hardi-plank siding and milNTINII CMNI MUMH ONTO K J |