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Show Wednesday, May 23, Obituaries Alta May Kettle Age 86, of Myton, died May 17, 2007 at the University Medical Center from complications of surgery to leg injuries. ShewasbornMay3, 1921 inNeola to Franklin Perry Jr. and Catherine Nagle Whitmore. She married Lester George Kettle Aug. 17, 1940 in Vernal; he died Jan. 22, 1982. Alta loved Bingo, watching the Utah Jazz basketball team and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was always busy with hand work. She crocheted, made afghans, and lots of quilts. She also enjoyed some oil painting. She always raised a big garden and canned lots to share with the family. She was active in the Relief Society of the Myton 1 st LDS Ward and had served as work director. She will be missed by all. She is survived by children, Jerry (Sarah) Kettle, Mike (Mary Ellen) Grant Leland Hacking Passed away May 16, 2007 at the age of 99 years 3.75 months. He almost reached his goal to live 100 years. He was born Jan. 23, 1908 to Joseph Pearson and Carrie Claire Stringham Hacking, Hack-ing, as the sixth of 11 children (four sisters and six brothers). He married Mildred Lynore Bailey on Dec. 23, 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by his name sake, President Heber J Grant. He lived all of his life within a mile of his birthplace, except for the time he attended Utah State Agriculture College and his 18-month mission with his wife. During his lifetime he went from the horse and buggy to the computer era, purchasing his first computer when he was about ninety. Grant was a farmer and rancher all his life and truly enjoyed his occupation even into his 90s. He loved farm work and taught many young people the joy of hard work, especially his own children and grandchildren. He served an LDS mission with his wife to the Whiterocks Indian Mission and the Washington, D.C., Mission. Grant served in many church positions, but his favorite was "Grandpa" in the ward nursery, which he did for almost 20years. He was delighted in his later years to grow out his beard and hair so that he could visit the elementary schools, A4 We would like to give a special thank you for your kindness and sympathy at the time of the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Job Hacking. To the friends mho called, the visits, cards, letters and food that was brought, as weU as all the beautiful flowers. They were aU greatly appreciated. A special thanks to all our children and their families for all their lore and support given each and every day during bis Illness. We thank you for your beautiful prayers, talks and musk during the services. Thanks to Naples Second Ward Bishop for bis support and kindness, the Second Ward Relief Society, Jerry and Connie Pope, and Don Anderson for the luncheon for family and friends following the services. A special thanks to Central Utah dink, Oncologist Dr. Sylvana Bucur and staff for the kindness and compassion they gate John. Thank you to Applegate Hospice care and staff. We wish to thank ThomsonBlackburn Mortuary and a special thanks for all the prayers for John this past 10 mouths. Karen, Allen and lesha, Darrett and Katby, Kaylyn and Wade, Joan and Chad fffcrfomfa gf &ma Btarionr oar- sincere jtratituds' to- tAe manJkend cuidjamijfor- a& jfoar- Amdneu withbod and tn oeaud JUant Siflowtr-amuyement. Siflowtr-amuyement. &kanAyoa'to-tAe tlintcA 6are GenteroraltAe' bo&uooarbrestedtzr SrnaandAeramdiu s&eaaltAaisAto- &at hrquerandAelk haiAjoti to-onuolaMin Mortuary SBatgpi (SAadyoAni, mi and families' V For all the great ? K) 2007 t- - - Alta May Kettle Kettle, both Roosevelt; Karen (Hector) (Hec-tor) Martinez, Myton; 14 grandchildren; grandchil-dren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandson, Christopher John Gardiner, serving in the Berlin Germany LDS Mission; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Evelyn, of Logan. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were Monday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Myton LDS Church. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary. Grant Leland Hacking wards, and family parties as Santa Claus. A six-year-old was heard to make the comment, "now that's the real Santa Claus." He lived to see all his children and many grandchildren grandchil-dren graduate from college. One of his delights was showing his children the world. Grant and Mildred took their children and their spouses on wonderful trips to Mexico, Israel, and Hawaii. Grant is survived by chil-'dren, chil-'dren, Eleanore (Lynton) Scott of Trinity Center, Calif.; James Ely of China; Brent (Roberta) Hackingof Langley, Wa.; Douglas (Adrienne) Hacking of Layton; William Beesley of Salt Lake City; Barbara (Berkley) Hall of Vernal. Grant and Mildred have 29 grandchildren and 47 greatgrandchildren. great-grandchildren. Grant was preceded pre-ceded in death by wife, Mildred; two daughters, Sandra Ely and Marilyn Beesley; daughter-in-law, Cherry; two grandchildren; parents; and all of his siblings. Wfate ivotdd liAer to- eajtres Spring Social Committee would like to thank All of our Sponsors t ' - AlT donations, support, time and effort, VTV-DaleAlU Second To None Sound - Lance Riding Bridal Affair - Adell Hanckell Bull Ring - Jill Gardiner Eternal Moments Wedding and Catering - IFA-R ooseve It & Vernal Pretty In Pint Donzi lan Vrj Fork Saddle , Vernal Michael Joseph Sanchez Former Vernal resident Michael Mi-chael Joseph Sanchez died in motorcycle accident in Casper, Wyo., on May 12, 2007. He was born March 23, 1988 in Vernal then moving to Buffalo, Buf-falo, Wyo., when he was 3 years old with his mother and sister where he attended school and had a lot of friends. He lived with his mother and sister where he attended school and had a lot of friends. He lived with his father and stepmother in Vernal for a short time in 2005 and 2006 where He attended Uintah High School then moving back to Buffalo, Buf-falo, Wyo., with his mother before moving to Casper, Wyo., Last September. Michael worked for hometown Buffet in Casper and enjoyed snow boarding, roller blading, bowling, playing the drums and guitar and fishing. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Teresa Summers and Randy Hoffman of Casper, Wyo.; father and stepmother, Junior and Tami Sanchez of David Cole, aviation technology department chair; Captain Warren Phillips, John Boyd, CNCC president and Captain Bill Csencsits Colorado college signs training agreement Mesa Air On April 30, representatives of the Mesa Air Group operating operat-ing as Mesa Airlines, United Express, Delta Connection, US Airways Express, Air Midwest and Go Airhnes signed a long-term long-term agreement with Colorado Northwestern Community College. Col-lege. In it, they acknowledge the excellent training provided by the Aviation-Flight Technology Technol-ogy Program in preparing its students for careers in aviation. They have selected Colorado Northwestern as one of only six FederalAviationAdministration approved flight schools nationwide nation-wide from which they will hire flight officer candidates under this agreement. Top flight graduates of the program will have the opportunity op-portunity to interview and begin work as flight officers for the airlines within the Mesa Air Group. Seven of Colorado Northwestern's flight graduates were interviewed on April 30. Four will begin airline training USU gives gardening tips for perennials Some perennials must be pampered and regularly tended. Others can survive rough, negligent neg-ligent conditions. With another low-water year upon us, perennials peren-nials that can survive harsh conditions are top choices for most gardeners. Consider these suggestions. Iris. Some people think of the iris as a weed, since it is not particularly attractive when it finishes blooming. When it flowers, flow-ers, however, it is spectacular. Plant the iris with other perennials perenni-als so it can hide behind showier flowers when blooming time is over. Bruce Pi ... vr' prt w at . mm reece r mmmmf A t V Express Michael Joseph Sanchez Vernal; sister andbrother-in-law Angela and Heath Oliver of Buffalo, Buf-falo, Wyo.; niece, Brook Oliver; two step brothers, Jason Tilt (Crystal),JacobTilt,allofVernal; grandparents, Gary and Lois Scott of Vernal; Patricia Mance of Irving, Texas; Alfred Sanchez of Dixon, N.M.; Ralph andMyrna Cooley of Vernal; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Brian L. Scott; and half sister, Dawn Marie Sanchez. Memorial Memo-rial services were conducted by Adams Funeral home in Buffalo, Wyo., on May 17. in June and three others will follow fol-low after flight instructing in the program for a year. According to David Cole, program director for CNCCaviation-flight, "thisisthe first time in the 45year history of the program that graduates have been able to proceed directly into the cockpits of commuter airline jets. It is a banner day for the college and its flight program." Colorado Northwestern is in discussions for similar agreements agree-ments with Trans States Airhnes and American Eagle Airhnes. Following 911, the airline industry in-dustry over-reacted with pilot furloughs and is now trying to recover in order to keep up with a steady 10 percent per year forecast in worldwide airline passenger pas-senger traffic. Most commuter airlines are having to hire 300 to 500 flight officers each by the end of this year in order to staff new jets on order. They expect robust growth for at least the next three to five years. Sedum. Sedum prefers hot, dry, full-sun conditions and is noted for its thick, attractive foliage. Some varieties such as Autumn Joy have colorful flowers flow-ers that are quite attractive in the fall. Sedum is a succulent plant and is often used as a groundcover. Most sedum is not aggressive, and combining several varieties creates a nice planting. Hosta. This shade-loving plant has large, attractive leaves. It also flowers, but is mostly planted for its foliage. There are hundreds of varieties with many leaf sizes and colors. Hosta We wish everyone who participated in the Rosary and funeral services on April 24th and 25th, officiated by Fr. Beda, Fr. Albert and Fr.an Bednarz; and for the luncheon prepared for family and friends by the ladies of the St. fames Catholic Church. A special "Thank You" to the American Legion Post 11 & 124 for the military honors at the Memorial Park. Also ThomsonBlackburn Mortuary. The Familv of Daniel j and oe Albert Lopez. Buresu of Land Man agement announces May oil, gas lease sale BLM Utah will offer 45,006 acres (31 parcels) at its oil and gas lease sale May 22. BLM deferred de-ferred 34,836 acres of the nearly 80,000 acresoriginallypostedfor the sale in response to formal public protests being filed. The May oil and gas lease sale will be the smallest in the last decade a sharp contrast to 2005 and 2006 sale offerings of 300,000 plus acres. However, theundersizedofferingisnotdue to lack of interest by industry. With oil and gas prices still at record highs, industry initially nominated 195,000 acres for the Sll6 Lands deferred from leasing leas-ing BLM will offer 31 parcels: four in Salt Lake Field Office, 14 in Cedar City Field Office, six in Price Field Office, six in the Vernal Field Office, and one in the Moab Field Office. BLM made the decision to defer parcels in response to protests. pro-tests. For example, BLM determined deter-mined that the use of mitigation measures would protect habitat for sensitive, threatened and endangered (T&E) species. BLM conducted an analysis and review under the Endangered Endan-gered Species Act (ESA) in consultation with US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop protective measures to address potential impacts on T&E species. spe-cies. However, the protests claimed that beyond the analysis conducted con-ducted under ESA, additional analysis under the National Environmental En-vironmental Policy Act (NEPA) would be needed. BLM has deferred these parcels in order to further consider the potential legal challenges over this procedural proce-dural point. In addition, in response to a Federal court ruling in the 10th Circuit District Court in August 2006, the BLM will not offer any lands that have been suggested as potentially having wilderness characteristics. The court ruled that BLM must review the information and incorporate it into planning and other environmental analyses prior to leasing. More than five million acreslh'the state cannot . be considered for. leasiBgiHifciK this additional review occurs. Currently, BLM does not allow leasing on an additional 4.7 million acres in Utah to protect its wilderness values in areas designated as Wilderness or Wilderness Study Areas. "BLM continues to dedicate itself to conducting the proper and thorough environmental analysis prior to offering lands for oil and gas leasing," said Hoffman. "We have taken a close look at the recent Interior Board of Land Appeals and Federal Court rulings and implemented curative actions to address the is a good choice for somewhat shady locations. One problem with hosta is that snails love the leaves. Use a snail trap or bait at night to reduce the damage. Echinacea. Also known as coneflower,thisnativeplantdoes well in Utah's climate. New varieties vari-eties include pink, purple, orange and yellow colors. Echinacea has few problems and is versatile. Though it is very drought resistant, resis-tant, it can still tolerate heavy, somewhat wet soils. Daylily. This perennial is a true survivor and grows almost anywhere. New varieties with different blossom hues are devel- to thank attended and Vernal to the Vernal 6 V Lonez.Ir. W r v - procedural deficiencies identified in those cases." BLM will move forward with offering one parcel, despite protests, located in the West Desert adjacent to an artistic site on private land known a "The Sun Tunnels." The site contains cement tubes that have holes to view the Winter and Summer Solstice and constellations. The 1,280-acre parcel is open to leasing leas-ing in the governing land use plan. Consultation with Utah State Historic Preservation Office concurred there would be a "No Historic Properties Affected" de-termination. de-termination. Even though oil and gas activity has not historically occurred in the area, if development develop-ment were to occur, impacts to the visitors could be minimized by mitigation measures and BLM's authority to relocate any proposed well by approximately 1,000 feet. BLM also just issued parcels Monday from the May 2006 lease sale that had been held in abeyance abey-ance pendingprotest resolution. The 60 parcels involved netted nearly $20 million in bonus bids. Case law showed that BLM's planning and environmental analyses were, in fact, adequate for the parcels to be leased. Impacts of Leasing BLM's oil and gas leasing program is a vital part of supplying sup-plying our nation with reliable and affordableenergy. The Rocky Mountain region holds the largest larg-est on-shore domestic oil and gas reserves in the lower 48 states, and energy from Federally managed man-aged sources accounts for more than 30 percent of America's energy production. Of the 18 million acres available avail-able for oil and gas leasing in Utah, less than five million acres are currently leased, compared to the high of 16 million acres under lease during the 1980s. Less than one percent of public land in Utah receives actual ac-tual surface disturbance from oil and gas development. All leases come with stipulations (general requirements) on oil and gas activities to protect the environment, environ-ment, and stipulations can also jnclude specific, restrictfiSns, such .ashmksonweasons whea drilling can occur. Once an operator proposes exploration or development on a BLM-issued lease, the Bureau carries out further environmental environmen-tal analysis and determines the site-specific need for various types of measures to limit impacts, im-pacts, including strategic place-mentofabove-groundstractores, with colors that blend in with the landscape; establishment of any necessary buffer zones to not adversely affect wildlife habitat; and interim revegetation and final reclamation. oped every year. Daylilies should be divided every few years and can grow in full-sun to part-shade locations. They are a nice summer sum-mer bloomer for most yards. Gaura. This is an often-overlooked perennial. Its tall, wispy pink, red or white blossoms sway in the breeze, making a wonderful wonder-ful backdrop for most perennial beds, especially when planted in groups. Gaura starts blooming in late May and continues through the fall. Scabiosa. This perennial is often referred to as the pincushion pin-cushion flower because of its uniquely shaped purple, pink or blue flowers. It adapts easily to most growing conditions. Spiderwort. Spiderwort has a unique blue, purple or pink flower that opens in the morning and fades by the afternoon. It can be planted in full sun or part shade. It blooms throughout the early summer and is very drought tolerant. Solidago. Also known as goldenrod, this native plant is classified as a weed in some people's peo-ple's gardens. Through recent breeding programs, however, many new attractive varieties such as Fireworks and Golden Baby are available. They bloom in the late summer and are very drought tolerant. Perennial Blue Salvia. This plant produces blossoms on tall spikes in the early summer. Deadheading Dead-heading encourages re-blooming, though the plant is not as showy later in the summer. Blue Salvia adds vertical shape to any perennial peren-nial bed and is virtually pest and problem free. Consider planting some or all of these easy-to-grow perennials this summer. These perennials shouldn't run up the water bill and can be planted together to provide welcome color throughout through-out the season. |