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Show Page 4 - THE HERALD. Provo, Utah, 11, 1984 Friday, May Majestic Bald Eagles Give Utahns Glimpse Of Legendary Sky King eagles would roost with the lonely calls of coyotes echoing across the vast open valleys of By JOHN BEST Herald Correspondent the darkened desert Neil The noble and endangered bald eagles, known for their would head back to camp. Before the sun rises again, Neil would be out tracking the birds he has grown to love. Early in December, Sabine and his assistant Dave Sherman from Corvalis, Oregon, trapped 14 bald eagles and mounted transmitters on their tail feathers. The spent the rest of the winter plodding through heavy snow to observe the habits of the birds. The researchers would leave camp before daylight, so they could find the eagles still in their roosts. Then they would follow and observe their daily habits by use of a receiver that picked up a signal from the transmitters mounted on the birds. The project was part of a requirement for a Ph.D. that Neil was working on. However, it became more than a requirement for Neil, who has developed a concern for the future of the haliaeetus the bald eagle. "I have spent so much time alone with the critters over the past five years, that it has developed in me a special bond. There is now a keen sense of enjoyment in just watcing them fly." brilliant white heads, their graceful soaring ability, their powerful flight, and their keen vision, have left their wintering grounds in Utah, and returned home to northern areas from Montana to northern Canada. Before the eagles left, they not only gave Utahns a glimpse of the legendary king of the skies, but also gave researcher such as Neil Sabine, a doctoral candidate, a chance to complete his three-yea- r study of the majestic bird. According to a National Wildlife federation count, 901 bald eagles spent last winter in Utah. A Bureau of Land Management Camp near Vernon in Utah's west deserts, was home for Sabine for much of the past three winters. From this base camp Sabine departed every morning while stars still lit the crisp desert sky, to study bald eagles. While the sun crossed the sky, Neil's d the snow paths covered deserts, as he tracked the soaring birds. In the dusk of the desert eve, the sun would set and the th leuco-cephalu- s, criss-crosse- 'i ;:: 'i 4 "The foremost objective of the project is to observe and analyze the daily habits and patterns of the bald eagle. We want to learn how to protect and help the bald eagle so it can continue to prosper in the land. Specifically, this study is attempting to define the habitat areas used by bald eagles, and to determine what fea- tures draw eagles to that habit," says Sabine. "The goal of the project is to determine appropriate range use policies that will be used and enforced by the Bu- reau of Land Management. There is an obligation to help any animal protected by the Endangered Species Act. You cannot knowingly do anything to endanger a protected species. That is why we need to detemrine what helps and what hurts bald eagles," explains Sabine. The Bureau of Land Management has been the major fun-dof the project. Other sup- porters er include Brigham Young University, the U.S. Army, the State of Utah, the U.S. Forest Service, the Department of Wildlife Resources and the Audubon Society. Neil's study has discovered many of the Utah eagles come from northern Canada and migrate to the milder climates of Bald eagle has royal look that makes it a good American symbol. Utah's desert. When lakes freeze over in northern Canada the fish eaters head south. Neil has found the eagle changes its diet once they arrive in Utah, and feed largely tion such as the Utah desert. It is a unique study because this is the only inland wintering group of bald eagles that I am aware of that are not associated with water. It is a sacrifice." Neil also studied Bald eagles in Illinois for two years as part of his Master Degree program. "The major portion of my field work is now complete, but the information I have gathered will have to be analyzed by a computer process. When the information is tallied, analyzed and printed my project may be finished. But the work will always go on. There are still many questions that will rely on further research for exact answers." The stateliness of the American bald eagle is rewarded by its appointment as the emblem of America, symbolizing the majesty and freedom of a great land. This great symbol will continue to soar on the breezes exemplifying the serene feeling of freedom, because of projects sponsored by "A unique part of the eagle study is trying to determine why a fish eating bird comes to an atypical location such as the Utah desert. ...It is like studying bear the desert." in Neil Sabine " 4 lif ''ijr "j jack rabbit populations. He on weighs and measures the eagles he traps and has found some wing spans reach an amazing seven feet. The I if' v4f ' .'3''- - larger birds weigh up to 12 pounds. Neil says, "A unique part of the eagle study is trying to determine why a fish eating bird comes to an atypical loca V" Eagle perches beside nesting site, composed of bundles of sticks. like studying bear in the desert. It is uncommon and intriguing to find out why they are groups that are concerned there. Even though Neil about the future. spends much of his winter in the desert away from his family, he does not consider it a Neil's career will now lead him to the teaching profession. But if the saying, "Birds of a feather flock together" is true, Neil will be back. His bond of concern and admiration will not easily be broken. sacrifice. "It is a privilege to do this type of project. If you really enjoy doing it is probably not Obituaries Inez Young Ruth Winkler Inez Jones Young. 83. MONTICELLO of Monticello. died Wednesday, May 9, 1984. at San Juan County Hospital. She was born March 31. 1901. in Monti-cell- o to Fredrick 1 and Mary M. Jones. She married Claud L. Young, Dec. 16, 1921, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Saints. He died Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y July 13. 1945. She was a member of the LDS Church and had lived in Monticello all her lite. Survivors include two sons and two daughters: Mrs. Jack i Karma Y.) Jordan. Odessa. Texas; Mrs. Floyd i Claudia Y.I Breinholt, Provo: Harold C. Young, Monticello: Jerry N. Young, Spanish Fork. 15 grandchildren; 22 Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Monticello Third LDS Ward Church. Friends may call at the church Saturday. 11:30 a m until services Burial will be in the Monticello City Cemetery under the direction of San Juan Mortuary. Blanding Ruth Marcella Watts Orem. died Wednesday. Utah Valley Regional Provo. She was born June 20. Minn . to John C. and Mary Morrison Watts. She married W. Owen Winkler, Mav 4, 1935, in Washington D C. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. She grew up and was educated in Minnesota She graduated lrom Mankato Winkler. 78. of May 9. 1984. at Medical Center, 1905 in Mankato, Ruth Winkler High School in 1923 She moved to Washington D C. where she She worked lor the Department ol Navy lor eight years betore moving to Portland. Ore She moved to Orem in 1965 She was a member ol the LDS Church. met her husband lHTikWYrrT M O K M E. .00 S. I I A R V S PROVO Janet Steele Funeral services will be held Satur- Patricia Branagan day 2 'p.m. at the Orem 26th Funeral services will be held SaturWard LDS Chapel, 600 N. 800 E., day 11 a.m. at the Walker Mortuary of Spanish Fork. Friends Orem. Friends may call Friday may call at the mortuary Friday Morp.m. at the Sundberg-Olpip.m. or tuary and Saturday 1 hour prior to Saturday prior to services. Interservices at the chapel. Interment ment Spanish Fork City Cemetery .V5-66- 6 7-- 9 n 6-- 8 Orem City Cemetery. Ruth W. Winkler Funeral services will be held Mon- Norman Edward Broadhead services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Orem 63rd Ward Funeral LDS Chapel, 600 S. 1100 W., Orem. day 1 p.m. at the Pavson 17th Ward Friends may call Sunday p.m. at LDS Chapel, Friends may call at the Sundberg-OlpiMortuary or the Walker Mortuary of Payson Frip.m. or Saturday 1 hour Monday 1 hour prior to services at day to Interment Payson services. the chapel. Interment Orem City prior 7-- 9 n 7-- 9 Cemetery. City Cemetery. She has served as a teacher, a secretary and was ward librarian tor the past 15 years. She was a past county president ol Home Demonstrations in Virginia. She was also a member of Questors West Survivors include two sons and one daughter: William Owen Winkler, Jr.. Glen-dalCalif.: Philip Watts Winkler. North Glen. Colo.1 Mrs. David iMary Ruthi Orem; tour grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Walter Rachel Croswell. Mant. kato. Minn.: Mrs August Helen Janesville. Minn. Services will be Monday at 11 a m. at in the Orem 63rd LDS Ward Church. 600 S. 1100 W.. Orem Friends may call Sunday. 9 p m.. at Sundberg-Olpi- n Mortuary. 495 S. State. Orem. and Monday, one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Orem Citv Cemelerv. Orem 63rd Ezra Warner Ward Ezra Warner. 92. died at the home of a daughter in Spanish Fork Thursday, May 10. 1984. of causes incident to age. He was born Sept. 11, 1891 in Spanish Fork to James and , Dorcas Patersonl I Warner. He married Elthear Annie Jex, June 20, 1917. in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints She died July 4. 1977. He married r ) Euna Wilson Davis, Nov. 10. 1979. He was educated in Spanish Fork pub- lic schools. He was involved in the pontEzra Warner ine business most of his lite. He and his brother. Elisha. purchased the Spanish Fork Press in 1914. He expanded the business with bis sons and established a commercial printing plant. Press Publishing Company, in Provo. He was at filiated with the plant until his retirement 10 years ago. Charles Hullinger, 86, of PleasHe was a charter member of the Spanish ant Grove, died Friday. May 11. 1984, at Fork Kiwanis Club and served in various American Fork Hospital Services are pendpresident and lieupositions including local L'tah-ldahing and will be announced by Olpin Family o district. tenant governor of the Morluarv, Pleasant Grove He was a member of the Utah State Press Association and received many awards lor excellence in the newspaper business. He was a member of the LDS Church and David Elvis Leavitt, 55, of Manserved in many areas such as the Boy Scout 1984. 8. died in Tuesday. May assas, Ya., program, clerical and priesthood duties. At Manassas, Va Graveside services will be the time of his death he was a High Priest 2 Cemem Orem at the in p Tuesday City He served in the army near the end of tery Friends may call at Berg Mortuary. World War 1 and later was instrumental in 500 N Stale. Orem. lrom noon to 1 30 p.m. organizing a service club in Spanish Fork Tuesday which became American Legion Post 68. He was a charter member of the American Legion and maintained continuous membership for over 40 years Survivors include his wile. Salt Lake Citv; two sons and four daughters Mrs Henry 'Rheal Harwood, Youell Warner, Mrs Oral (June Anni Bartholomew, and Mrs Larry (Nadinei Enckson. all of Spanish Fork" Gordon R. Warner, Goleta, Calif ; Mrs Lew R (Majell Deveraui. American Fork. 44 grandchildren; 80 greattwo grandchildren, A son, Jack, preceded him in death. David Elvis Leavitt Services will be Mndav at 1 p m. at the Graveside services will be held Spanish Fork Ninth LDS Ward Church. 98 S. -may ?.ll at Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Orem City Main. Spanish Fork. 187Friends S Main, Walker Spanish Mortuary, the Cemetery. Friends may call at Fork, Sunday. 8 pm , and Monday, one Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 N. hour prior to services. Burial will be in the 1 :30 to noon 12 p.m. Spanish Fork City Cemetery. State, Tuesday Death Notices Mortuary Services 3731841 J Norman Broadhead Norman Edward Broadhead, 50, of Pay-sodied Wednesday. May 9, 1984, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, following a heart attack. He was bom Oct. 30, 1933 in Wallsburg to Earl Joseph and Aria Mecham Broadhead. He married Holly Spanton. April 4. 1953, in Heber. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He attended schools in Heber. He was employed as a suoervisor for Hurst Sand & Gravel. He Norman Broadhead .ac a cunprvisnr for Payson City Road Department and heavy equipment operator for Utah County. He was a member oi the Cockleburr Riding Club. Payson Racing Association, Nebo Chariot Association and National Association. He was a member of the LDS Church and served in such positions as Sunday School president and Scoutmaster. Survivors include his wife of Payson. iEESLEV three sons and one daughter: Val Broadhead, Keith Broadhead, both of Santaquin; CHad Broadhead, Wallsburg; Lorie Shepherd, Payson; pine grandchildren: two brothers and one sister: Myron Broadhead, Orem: Gerald Broadhead, North Salt Lake; Mrs. Gordon (Joan) Gines, West Jordan. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Payson 17th LDS Ward Church, 650 W. 800 S., Payson. Friends may call at Walker Mortuary, 587 S. 100 W., Payson, Friday, 9 p.m. p.m., or Saturday, 11:45 a.m.-12:4- 5 Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. PROVO FLORAL & GREENHOUSE Our flowers Say What You'd Say ! Like To WIRE SERVICE 201 W. 1st S Provo 373-700- 1 fimpiALS ' J? We Personalize Memorials! Ac lk mcnumont't color. clarity and cutting dttrmint its quality. Boauty and valwo! 95 Years of Experience Kelps Us Answer Your Questions BEESLEY MCtlUMEUT AND VAULT CO. 725 South State 900 East, Provo Acrot tht trt oait of Provo Comottry Phone V i 374-05- 80 |