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Show mitm .ig iHpttm (Elje News items from area newspapers , . , . . Vernal Of the nearly 350 children placed in Uintah Basin Youth Corrections last year, 135 spent time in the multi-us- e Youth Corrections Facility. The secure side of the facility was filled beyond capacity 80 percent of the time, a trend seen at most of the states 11 detention centers, including Salt Lake Citys, which operates over capacity continually. The YCF shares a plaza with Job Services and State Social Services. It serves as both a shelter for children temporarily removed from their parents custody, and as a secure facility for juvenile defenders. The Vernal Express CEU board rejects nominee. . . Price The College of Eastern Utah Board of Trustees took an unusual stand at their last meeting and denied a hearing recommendation made by CEU President Michael Peterson. A screening committee interviewed CEU athletic director applicants, and selected Steve Bringhurst as its choice for the position. Peterson made the formal recommendation to the board at a meeting attended by about 75 people. The recommendation brought with it considerable grumbling from the community, CEU staff and faculty. A motion to appoint Bringhurst was made, but no second was heard. Sun Advocate Kanab recruits docs. . . The Kane County Hospital Board and its administrator are actively recruiting new physicians to the area. With the departure of two doctors recently, there will be a dire shortage of physicians. But recruitment is a tedious process, with the biggest challenge being locating interested doctors. The next step is to send them community information, and talking with them by phone. Were using a data base available to us, said Administrator Mike Sinclair, adding that he has sent information to more than 50 doctors so far. The hospital also has contracted with five firms which are professional recruiting firms. Southern Utah News Kanab Cougars worry ranchers. . . Roosevelt In the Mountain Home and Talmage areas cougars and coyotes are totally out of control, says Fred Tew, a Talmage rancher. In fact, some Duchesne County farmers and ranchers believe that unless something can be done about the expanding problem of protected predators attacking livestock and even prowling near homes, human lives are in danger. Cougars are coming down in the daytime and going into backyards. Its getting worse since theyve been protected, Tew recently told state and federal wildlife officials. Representatives from the Division of Wildlife Resources and Animal Damage Control met earlier this month with Duchesne County Commissioners, Ute Tribe leaders, farmers and ranchers to discuss what is widely perceived as a growing depredation problem in the county. Uintah Basin Standard Arson destroys monument . . . Monticello The Four Corners Monument, visited by more than 150,000 tourists annually, remains closed after an intentionally set fire caused damage estimated between $75,000 and $100,000. The blaze razed the visitors center, and hogan and about d of the vendor booths that ring the landmark. Operated by Teec Nos Pos Chapter of the Navajo Nation, the monument marks the intersection of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, the only such juncture of four states in the country. The fire broke out May 15 at about 3 a.m., according to Navajo Police, and spread from the visitors center to the hogan and then to 15 vendor booths running along the north side of the attraction. No one reported the fire and it was only when employees came to work at 8 a.m. that the smoldering remains were discovered. San Juan Record ts one-thir- Governor dedicates old mill. . . Old Mill Park, Nephis State Centennial Project, was dedicated last week by Gov. Mike Leavitt. We are here to officially open the Old Mill Park, Nephis Centennial Legacy Project, said Nephi Mayor Robert Steele in welcoming guests and dignitaries to the new park. The park, in historic downtown Nephi, is built on the south bank of Salt Creek on the east side of Main Street and features an old mill wheel used in pioneer times. The laree mill wheel was used by Nephis pioneers to mill the grain they harvested, said Steele. The wheel was a gift to Nephi City from the Juab County Company of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Nephi The Times-New- s Wildlife mitigation may not be fair... Vail Wildlife mitigation measures for new developments in Eagle County are ruffling some feathers. Last week two wildlife officers met with the Eagle County Commission to explain the wildlife mitigation trust they have created. Essentially, the premise is that e herds. When avoidnew housing projects inevitably affect ance isnt possible which is often the case if somebodys trying to lot with unyielding views then the create space for a million-dolla- r Colorado Division of Wildlife offers mitigation. Landowners can either do their own mitigation studies, or they can pay into a fund at the outset that will be used primarily to fertilize other areas of public land. The thinking is that the fertilizer creates better habitat for the animals, who can no longer feed on their more traditional grounds. Vail Beaver Creek Times big-gam- Nebo voters OK school bond. The High School Marketing Class was recently treated to a mountain bike tour of the Gemini Bridges Trail. Shown in the photo above are, from left to right, Aaron Woodard, Ben Byrd, Jakob Zufelt, Cody McKinney, Travis Packard, Theresa Sires, Bryan Ballard, Robi Pochapin, Mark Atwood, Michelle Mick, Lucenda Ward, and Carey Dabney. Class rides to Gemini Bridges as part of hospitality program The Grand County High School Marketing Class recently participated in a hands-o- n adventure to Gemini Bridges. The bicycle trip was led by Matt Hebberd, Kirstin Peterson, and Robi Pochapin of Rim Tours, who donated the trip as part of a cooperative plan between private enterprise, the schools and the Travel Council to expand educational opportunities for Grand County students. Matt According to Hebberd, We just wanted to give the students an opportunity to get out on a typical ride that most cyclists experience while visiting Moab. Carey Dabney of the er Grand County Travel Council joined the trip as a chaperone. The trip was organized as part of the development of the High Schools Hospitality and Tourism and Marketing program, planning. The Utah Department of Healths Facility Review Agency has honored Grand County Home Health for their exemplary home care program. All home health agencies in the State of Utah are surveyed on a regular basis. Based on past surveys demonstrating 10071 compliance with all state and federal regulations governing home care, Grand County Home Health Park City The Olympics do not have to be just a party for the rich or a field day for contractors and cost according to Bob Holmes, commissioner for Transportation and Planning in Calgary, Canada. Homes told a group of officials that with enough time and planning the Olympics can be a positive community event and leave a proud legacy for the city. Holmes told the crowd that Calgary was fortunate to host the games and he has heard no regrets from the citizens of the city. The Park Record over-run- ijyjiiiiiiiffiiitf1df'ntilTi tinHf. j iimri rrflT intfninffitiifiif itfutfitu ifffi lift fflfrifii s, 1fimflliiiiifTfliinTf friends. Weather threatened during the entire trip, but the black clouds and rain stayed away long enough for the group to visit the bridges, eat lunch, and ride out to Highway 191 where the Rim Tours van awaited their arrival. located at Allen Memorial Hospital, was one of only a handful of agencies in the state eligible for a new type of survey. This new survey not only showed Grand County Home Health to be in compliance with all state and federal regulations, but the state has asked to use some of its protocols as a model for other home health agencies throughout Utah. Physical therapist Jim Lewis completes courses Jim Lewis of Mountainland Physical Therapy has completed the McKenzie Institute course in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. These courses specifically relate to treating mechanical disorders of the spine, neck and back. At present there are only 250 therapists in the U.S. who have this certification. This certificate brings added expertise to Mountainlands commitment in providing the best possible physical therapy care for the Moab community. Residents no longer need to travel out of town for this type of quality care. Charles Crouch passes away in Madisonville, Texas May 22 the annual Moab visitor, Charles Crouch, passed away on May 22, 1996 at his home in Long-tim- e Madisonville, Texas. Charles was married to Marjorie Baldwin Crouch, and the couple spent lengthy summer vacations in Moab for many years, where he developed strong friendships all over community. Charles is survived by his wife Marjorie; daughter Claudia (Kenneth) Goolsby, grandson Kenneth Crouch Goolsby, and granddaughter Kelli Goolsby. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother. Graveside services were held May 22 at Grand Valley Cemetery for Duane E. Ellis, who died at his home in San Gabriel, CA on May 16, 1996. Funeral services were held at the LDS Chapel in San Gabriel earlier. Duane was born in Provo, UT on Oct. 25, 1926 to George Otto and Alice Johnson Ellis. The family moved to Moab in 1927, and he attended school in Grand County. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17, serving four years during World War II. He then went to work in California for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring in February after 46 May 30, 1996 - B1 sisters LaDean and Norma. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Bert Duane spent his vacations in Moab and loved this area and its people. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, and will be missed for his sense of humor and caring ways. years with the railroad. In 1950 he married Marie Coleman. They had two children, Robyn and Ray, and later divorced. Duane met and married Sally M. Nelson in Moab in 1976. To this union six children were born: Vickie, Larry, Christina, Steven, Shawn and Jim, all of whom survive. Also surviving are brothers Ramon Ellis and John Stocks, Jr., y Former Moab veterinarian, Dr. Charles Chase, dies Former Moab veterinarian Dr Charles D. Chase, died May 15, 1996 in Pompano Beach, Florida. He was born Nov. 2, 1912 in Saginaw Co., Mich., the son of Evan and Mina Schultz Chase. He attended school in Michigan, and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas in 1936. He married Margaret Wheeler in 1936 in Hart, Mich., and they had 5 children. He practiced veterinary medicine in Michigan, Wisconsin, California and Utah until retirement in 1978. He is survived by sons, Charles and his wife Bernice of Helper, Utah; Thomas and his wife Judith of Portland, Ore.; Michael and his wife Mary Jo of Moab; daughter Kathryn Wymer of Evanston, Wyo.; sister Olga Hibbard of Bradenton, Fla.; and sister Novella Holappa and husband Hugh of Owasso, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, a grandson and sister Norma Eurek Price. At a later date, a memorial service will be held in Saginaw Co. Michigan with burial following at Wildwood Cemetery in Chesaning. Services held for Moab resident Ruth Bndg es, 65 Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25 in Moab for Ruth Pauline Bridges, 65, who died at her home in Moab on Wednesday, May 22, 1996, a victim of cancer. Mrs. Bridges was born Jan. 20, 1931 in Nuremberg, Germany, a daughter of Oswald and Katharina (Roth) Stoecker she graduated from high school in Nuremberg, and attended the University of Texas-Ar-lingto- She was married to Doug Bridges on Aug. 11, 1961 in Arlington, Texas. She served as a supervisor in the computer department of an insurance company in Texas until 1965, when they moved to Colorado. From 1970 to 1978 she assisted her husband in a consulting and contracting company. They also owned an electronics business which she Springs, known and will be deeply missed. In addition to her husband, Doug, she is survived by a son, Heinz Bridges, Eu- reka, Calif.; Anita Davis, Ventura, Calif.; Dorotha David, Ogalala, Neb.; one grandson, Wayne and 2 granddaughters, Jaclyn and Christina. She is also survived by a brother, Heinz Stoecker of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father during World War Ii, and her mother who died on April 21 of this year. in Glenwood Colo. From 1978 until the present, Ruth has been able to travel with her husband, Doug, to various parts of the world in connection with his job of inspecting shipping tankers. Ruth was very active as a Ladies Elk. She loved to sew, knit and crochet and especially enjoyed playing bridge. She was also very active in the Moab community for several charity activities. Ruth was well FLY TO SALT LAKE CITY ON ALPINE AIR Call Please check in 30 minutes prior to flight. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of your seat. 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The funds will be used to construct a new elementary school in Spanish Fork and for renovation and additions to other elementary schools and at the high school. Only 8.9 percent or 2,653 voters turned out to cast votes. The $30 million bond will raise taxes by $55 per every $100,000 of property valuation annually starting in November. However, because state education taxes are going down, the net increase realized will only be about $20, said school officials. Spanish Fork Press Pre-Olymp- ic Thursday, Graveside services held for Duane E. Ellis May 22 in San Gabriel, Calif. Area Wide Week in Review Correction facility is filled . (EimeB-3ni!rprnhc- SALT LAKE CITY MOAB SCHEDULE for reservations and information. Call 'Restrictions apply. All airfares are subject to change without notice. advance purchase fare. $149 round trip airfare is an BAGGAGE POLICY: A passenger is allowed two (2) bags up to 40 lbs. free. charge over 40 pounds. 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