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Show Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Vernal Express 05 -i O Tk Basin youth bring home Utah State Fair honors 4-- H N fOv Uintah Basin Exhibitors placed seven youth in the State Fair Star Class Left to right: Melissa Pipher 3rd, Jenessee Forster 5th, Jake Phillips 9th, Amy Henline 1st place class 3, Brant Henline 12th, Bryson Foy 2nd, Jake Ufford 7th, Savannah Birch blue ribbon, Bret Wilcox 11th. Not Pictured Aylissa Johnson 1st place class 2. 4-- H usu dedicates chemistry lab to Richards Maren Allen demonst-ate- s child car Prime Time 4 Kids presents car seat check-u-p Sept. 30 By Mandi Oaks Express Writer Utah State University (USU) Uintah Basin dedicated a chemistry laboratory to the late Joseph Willard Richards, Ph.D., a former professor of chemistry at USU Uintah Basin, in a ceremony on Friday evening. USU Uintah Basin Executive Director Dr. Guy Denton wel-corned those in attendance, stating the dedication was long overdue. He spoke of Richards integrity, honor and dedication to education. Dr. followed Laird Hartman Dentons welcome in an impromtu talk.' Hartman worked closely with Richards in building the chemistry lab and knew Richards, who passed away in 2001, as a wonderful teacher as well as a wonderful father. We all had a great respect for him, Hartman said. Dr. Lorin Squires, a professor of biology at USU Uintah Basin and friend of Richards, continued with the praise of Richards and his family. Squires noted that although Richards is gone, his wife Linda still helps with the stockroom and helps prepare for chemistry and microbiology classes. He told a story about Richards helping three chemistry students who had to take their chemistry class through independent study when the class was cancelled. Squires said Richards donated his own time to make sure the students completed their labs and had all the help they needed. He went the extra mile to help his students, Squires said. Richards widow Linda Richards addressed those attending the dedication, talking about the lasting influence her late husband had. She mentioned that he loved teaching, but hated giving grades as he wanted to give all his students As for their efforts. She concluded by mentioning that not many people realized how Richards was, continuing to say he was a certified scuba diver, liked marine biology, astronomy and art, enjoyed the outdoors, and found pleasure in writing as well as memorizing poetry. Richards also enjoyed music, a passion he passed on to his children as well. well-round- Two of Richards daughters, Leslie and Jody Richards, were onhand to perform musical numbers accompanied by family friend Local and national statistics show that four out of every five car seats (child safety seat) are -- either installed or used incorrectly. With so many different kinds of child safety seats, seatbelt systems, and different rules for different sizes of kids, its no wonder! The frightening part of these statistics is that most parents have no idea they are using their child safety ! seat incorrectly. The use of child seats has significantly safety reduced the number of automobile crash related injuries and deaths in infants and toddlers. However, using the seat wrong may offer little to no protection for your child! Prime Time 4 Kids is offering a free parent workshop, open to the public? Cn the correct use and instal IF J ! Etchberger presents a plaque to Linda Richards, widow of the late Dr. Joseph Richards, that will be displayed in the chemistry lab dedicated to him. Dr. Rich Carla Cleavinger after which Dr. Rich Etchberger closed the dedication by presenting a plaque to Linda Richards. The plaque, which will be displayed in the chemistry lab, reads as this: Assistant Dr. Richards, Professor of Chemistry at Utah State University Uintah Basin, was instrumental in the creation of this laboratory. Working with Director Laird Hartman, he supervised its design and construction, as well as the search for necessary equipment and supplies. Chemistry clacses first used the lab in the fall of 1997, and since that time, many chemistry and microbiology students have benefitted from this facility. A native of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Dr. Richaras received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry (1967), and a Master of in Science degree Inorganic Chemist- -' Co9) from Brigham Young University. He served for two years in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Agent in Germany. In 1976, he received a Ph.D. In Biological Chemistry from the University of California at Davis. Upon graduawork at tion, he did Utah State University in Logan. In 1977, Dr. Richards moved to the Uintah Basin where, in addition to his other empoyment, he taught chemistry and physics classes as an adjunct professor at the Utah State University Extension Center in Roosevelt. After moving to Vernal, he joined the faculty of University-Uinta- h State Utah Basin as an Assistant Professor in post-doctor- al HO Holy Outside of work. Dr. Richards life revolved around his wife and their six children. He loved music, and served on the board of the Uintah Arts Council as a representative of the University for several years, receiving their Honoree of the Year award in 2000. He appreciated the beauties of nature, loved hiking and camping, and was an enthusiastic gardener. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10.30 a m. The child safety seat inspections will be by appointment only. Please csdlgj 5409 for an appointment. aT1T CJ O S3 7 V JS-- s s O Bishops attending the reunion were Merrill Mecham, Kenneth Anderton, Kenneth Bassett, Grant Drollinger, Garth Batty, current Bishop Michael Petersen, Glendon Hanberg, Lyle Taylor and Mickal Merrell. Nine bishops attend historic Seventh Ward reunion Diagnosed with cancer in 1999, Dr. Richards continued teaching, in spite of his deteriorating health, until shortly before his death in January 2001. rhroughout his many physical challenges, he continued to be cheerful and committed to teaching his students and providing for his family. He is remembered by his colleagues and students as an excellent and influential teacher. His integrity, unpretentiousness, sense of humor, and patience are greatly missed. Over 200 past and present members of the Vernal Seventh Ward gathered recently for a reunion held at Remember the 40-ye- ar n a- la a - i TJie Essence rl QfXfi I j 781-840- 5 N HDairace IPIhKDttos Sat., Sept. 27th 2704 North 500 Hast 6-- 12 ward were present. After the potluck dinner, each of the Bishops spoke, sharing an amusing memory. Contest winners for the family fun competitions were Eric Sharp, jello snarfing; Chad Watt, rootbecr chugging; Katrina Orullian and bubblegum; Hunting, Mary Mickala Merrell, pie eating; and Kirk Stradinger, arm wrestling. Out of town guests included Glen and Helen Allred, Mark and Shara Dawn Batty and Jonathan and Holly Dansie. i on Saturday, September 27, 2003 from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. St. Pauls Episcopal Church 226 West Main Street Vernal Utah Live musical entertainment The Right Reverend Carolyn Irish Tanner, Tenth Bishop of Utah will be joining the celebration 789-842- 2 'vl" k are cordially invited to an open house celebrating the newly remodeled Parish House Light refreshments will be served pm No appointment neeeded ? Of great interest was the fact that all eight past bishops and the present bishop who have served in the You Basin. Fifty! Maine Park. yputuj Xiviruj products The plaque includes a picture and will be displayed in room 207A on the Vernal campus of USU Uintah Martinez Photography J shop onchild safety seats, followed by a child safety seat inspection. The workshop will be held on Richards owned and operated Basin Laboratories, a home business that performed analyses of oil field products. ! Look Who's ' lation of child safety seats. There will be a short educational work- 1992. In addition to teaching, Dr. at J seat safety features with her daughter Grade. a |