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Show B4 Wyjnevlay November Vernal Express 12, 2003 Custom mailbox raises unexpected delivery problems Carol Kearny expected her mail box to be one of die last things in her complicated life, to become a problem. She was wrong. Vernal Elks Exalted Ruler J.J. Kerim representing Lodge 2375 presents Army artillery veteran Archie Gilroy with the American flag and the flag of the military branch in which he served his country Vernal Elks Lodge honors Care Center veterans mil 'ary veterans were with an American flag mounted with die Hag of their branch of the armed services to recognize the service to their country that had been given Charles Gardner, Army arid Navy, World War II. Lorn fled) Williams, 2 12 years Navy, World War IE Merrill Morrell, three years, Making die presentations Nov. II, Veteran's Day. was Exalted Ruler J J Kerim of the Vernal IJks Ixrdge 2371 f Fifteen prevented Raciving the recognition were Army, World War II. Steve Army-artiller- Raul Eaton, three years World War IE Army-artiller- y, years. Air IE frank "Allen" Brewer, Army-Nav- World War II. special patriotic Archie Gilroy, three years active duty and three years in the reserves. Korean War, 4-- 5 Ruppe, orce. World War John Yliniheta, Air force, four years, Korean War fxiretta Navik, 20 plus years. Air foice. Icarl Gurr, World War IE Navy, 10 months. Glade ('alder, 27 years, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Air I orte, Korean and Viet Nam wars, Smokey Miller, years, World War II David Jett, Navy, Nam, Navy, four 5 years, Viet Earl Massey Blame Emerson, Navy, 3 12 years. World War II, Since World War I the Elks laxlge has taken the pledge, "As long as there is a Veteran in a hospital, they will never be foi gotten Making the presentation Veterans Day was J J. Kerltn, reined Marine, serving 22 years. Kearny lives far up Dry Fori Canyon in a home that is still under construction. Her conditions are uncomfortable even in the habitable area of the building. She is dealing with complications of a recent divorce and relics upon mail delivery for receipt of her income. Her children are living elsewhere due to problems with her living situation. Carol has no telephone and must depend upon others to drive her after she has walked to their homes to request assistance. Serious health conditions have emerged which Kearny has now been advised will require surgery. Important test results are pending and she must rely upon medicine and communications with her doctor. mail-deliver- A couple of weeks ago, she realized she was not receiving her mail. Medicine, medical reports and direction and income were not arriving in her mailbox. In fact, it turns out the mailbox was creating another problem in her life. A friend and professional woodworker who is involved in the construction of her home, had carved a unique wooden eagle which included a numbered mailbox which both felt was constructed according to postal regulations for height, stability and size. The new custom-bui- lt mailbox was lined up in its proper place with the other neighborhood of which are e en more unique than an eagle. But a post-i- t note advised Kearny that the mailbox was not up to regulations. She discovered mail was being withheld from her by experience, not by official notification. With the help of friends, Kearny has been able to obtain nearly two weeks worth of past mail, which included income and medical materials, and to discuss the problems with Lloyd Lemon, supervisor of customer services at the Vernal Post Office. lemon, unaware of the brewing problems up the scenic canyon, interviewed the carrier to determine Dry Fork friend. Discussing the problems with the Post Office has resulted in resumed delivery to the remote location while a door re- design is made. what the situation was. Lemon says he is sorry the confusion over delivery occurred, but the problem is one that many who opt for unique custom-mad- e mail delivery boxes, face, Regulations say that those wishing custom built mailboxes must have the designs approved before the unit is built, to allow for carrier efficiency and safety, says Lemon.' He also says that local carriers have five hours in which to make 550-80deliveries each, and that r s . He also says that delivery problems with other mailboxes in the cluster will be addressed. Mini Busy hands produce at Hoad Start pow-wov- v charitable results Ladies of Elks made good use of their time while conducting their business meeting. The women made and tied a quilt to be auctioned at the Ladies of Elks Holiday Charity Ball. Proceeds will go to the benefit of those facing uncertain holidays, While working on the quilt, the lX)Ii planned seasonal and decorat- - they and their vehicles must be protected from all hazards possible, Weve had a lack of communications with this situation," says Lemon, who has also made sure that delivery has been resumed to Kearny for the next two weeks, during which time the regulation problems with the opening of the door needs to be corrected, ing projects and events. The LOE will decorate the Lodge for holiday events Dec, 2 alter the Elks meeting and Dec. 3. Vernal EOE will host a visit by Utah State EOE President Margene Col ledge and her secretary Judy Smith will visit at the Holiday Charity Ball Dec. 5. The Ute Indian Tribe Head Start holding a Mini Pow-WoWednesday. Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at the gym in Fort Duchesne, Each of the 13 classes will be there to celebrate Thanksgiving. 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