Show - Dutson named to Utah Wildlife Vietnam Vet still loves serving his country Joseph ft Chenell) - Courtesy Camp Pendleton CA his feet on the yellow footprints of Manne Corps Recruit Depot San ego more than 30 sears ago Navy Cape Robert H Riding began a career to be proud of Patriotism oozes from every pore of this gentle man who once ran through the jungles of ictnam and who now senes as the command consultant of the oral and maxillofacial section at Camp Pendleton Dental Center Riding was a second lieutenant when he armed in letnam in June 1969 “W hen first met my commanding officer a colonel for Marine Regiment he gave me m assignment was to be a forward obsener for 7 Marine Regiment” Riding recounted “He told me that was replacing a Ll Johnson so asked where Johnson was The colonel sponded flatlv that he went home asked asked how how that he went home Johnson was He responded without ‘he's dead looking up from his paperwork ' dead we're guess “A little while later picked up a magazine outside the colonel's office while waiting for my paperwork started flipping through the pages of a list in the magazine The list was of American members who recently died in the war" He recognized one of the names "I had a friend in Basic School who was sent to Vietnam several months earlier W e had been keeping in touch since he was deployed but he stopped writing about a month or two earlier W hen saw his name printed in those small black hadn't heard from knew why ters him" Riding’s first combat mission wasn't eas After another young lieutenant was withdrawn by Medevac because of malaria Riding was reassigned as a platoon commander and forward observer just two weeks after arriving "We were given a set of coordinates and off we went with 7 Marines flying into a place called Arizona territory” he said “We were dropping in about a mile north of the area when we started to ceive fire The bird took a round from an It cut right through the calf of the guy next to me “During the same movement we were loosening up an area with artillery An FO needs to read a map real well and it was close to dusk at this point used a poncho as cover with a flashlight in my when sudmouth sitting felt a need to get into the prone denly ev en though it w as ery rare to get in the prone Just after got down someone set off a booby trap creating a huge explosion We lost 14 that night It was an American hand grenade w ired to a can by ‘Charlie’ spent the rest of the night crying thanking the Heavenly Father " Another night looms strong in his memory - a night whose events underscore the brutal and uncouth nature of battle “September II 1969 was supposed Wewoke to be part ofa up to an ambush in the middle of the night The entire war was surreal We couldn't find the enemy until we had already taken casualties The surrealism coupled w ith the left a mark on Riding brutality “One day my skipper and were out by: CpL of The Scout ith Unlike other dogs dogs don’t pant to cool hairless off Kids cookbook for kids In celebration of National Nutrition Month the American Cancer Society is letting every one know that a healthy diet one low in fat and hav mg lots of fruits and vegetables is easy to attain The Kids’ First Cookbook was created by the Cancer Society especially for kids of all ages It's chock full of delicious and nutntious recipes from the simplest snacks to masterful meals with lustrations to help kids create their own masterpieces The cookbook helps children make healthy and wholesome food choices that will benefit them for a lifetime The cost To order call is $10 95 per copy or visit the Society 's website at www cancer org Fuzzy Caterpillars 2 bananas 14 cup shredded coconut t 14 cup peanut butter scouting when we saw an old lady in a rite paddy The kipper told me to call for fire on her refused say ing she was just a harmless old woman He thought she still refuse The captain wasakietcong told me to wait three months and then see if I’d still think twice about it Three months later I would have done it with- - Captain Robert H Riding ” question Riding married one week after returnHis wife ing to the states in June 1970 and he have five daughters including two sets of twins He also has three granddaughters His family learned how much his time in the Corps means to him “1 was out mowing the lawn one day when heard the Marines’ Hymn coming from inside the house quickly ran in saw it w as on the telev ision my daughters were watching stood there at attention tears running down my face One of my daughters quietly said ‘Don't worry Daddy it'sjust Sesame Street “The camaraderie and esprit de Corps are intangibles to me ” For Riding the decision to join the Corps w as inev itable and Navy “My father was knew entire family was very patriotic was going to join the military My mother received a letter while was attending Brigham Young University saying that was going to be drafted by the Army knew didn’t want to be in the Army so came home and enlisted with the Matook rines I w anted to be an officer but what was available then “I wasn’t the biggest strongest or smartest going into boot camp" he continued “I had some advantages though had completed a Momton mission which is very demanding both physically and mentally and was older than the typical recruit Most guys were 17 was 21 “In the first week of boot camp set my goal to become a squad leader One of our drill instructors was named GySgt Hacker He was meaner than snot and scared the heck out us " The second week of boot camp was a defining moment in Riding's military caNavy out reer drill “W e were practicing GySgt Hacker called ‘dress right dress’ had worked my way up to road guard was supso was second in the squad didn't pose to turn my head to my left forgot He started screaming and yelling but didn't say who messed up So when he called the same order again forgot Hewasscreamingwhenlsawhim again somecoming my wav thought 'uh oh one is going to get it As he got closer knew it had to be someone near me Never did think it was me “He walked right up and punched me in the stomach It hurt my pride more than any thing He said to me ‘You’re older than the rest ol these guy s If hav e to lay break your neck ' a hand on you again "It was a huge motivating factor was promoted from road guard to guide soon after never got to be squad leader I never dreamed of guide He didn't have to touch " me again Riding platoon and senes honor gradu“I ate was told by his drill instructor I wish had 82 Pvt Riding” “I was really blessed throughout boot camp I'm sure He was with me the whole time " Dutson of Salt I ake City was to the I tah ildlife Federation s of Directors The former Millard County resident worked on the family ranch with his father and grandfather before attending the I niversity of I tah In addition to everyday ranch work Dutson spent countless hours with his irmly in the surrounding hills and river bottoms looking around and watching w Idiite " I his constant exposure to and interaction with the natural environment gave me a deep appreciation for all types of wildlife and an early understanding of the need for compatible wildlifcmanagement arid land Use practices" Dutson said He firmly supports the Utah Wildlife ederanon's recent position paper on these issues and believes the objectives embodied are consistent w ith sound w and habitat management principles and practices believe few positive things happen bv default As this philosophy relates to ederation activ ities feel it is important tor members to continue an organized and coordinated involvement in local and state ddlile and habitat issues” he said He has participated in dozens of meetings md activ mes related to those issues and is an ’zed at the positive impact made by just a few dedicated individuals Although the Fedeiz'ion’s local enrollment is down from past wears Dutson feels those involved an continu to make a tremendous contribution to state 'ide wildlife issues It is a great time to rcc mmit individually and as an organization 'e said Asa land use and env ironmental planconsultant he is involved in a of community county and government planning protects and environmental studies 1 he successful completion of these projects t requires a collective inding of the processes procedures and politics and the ability to work in a collaborative effort he Utah ildlife possesses an incredible and div erse resource of experience and expertise according to Dutson "All members can and should be expected to contribute and participate in ederation sponsored and supported feel our ultimate success and tiv ities effectiveness will be determined by our ability to involve members m meaningful activ ities In this light support the ederation in its efforts to identify and relationships within the organization an w ith similar interest groups” Dutson ning said Bacteria study mversity of Utah School of Medilevel cine will make a study of community of antibiotic resistant bacteria The study is open to all children ages ith 6 to 6 birth dates ears from months to between living in Delta Utah To participate come to Delta Drug Thurs March 9 and fhurs March 16 from 3 to 7 p m each dav Serv ice Drug Tri March 10 from to 5 p m and Wed March 15 from 3 to 7 p m Call Kathy to schedule a field Hawkes at team to come to our home Children who have already participated in the 2000 phase of this study will also receive the gift certificate of appreciation Fore more information about this study or please call Kathy law kes at Heidi Omie M S P II at Your appreciation is greatly ext appreciated l is a Delta High School son of RH "Bob" Riding Moody former Chronicle reading By Jennifer Under "Everything the Son Cowboy Poetry More Main - Cxlto Exhibits Art n 864-54279 yj Cedar as they sav is history AR has been at Delta High for about seven or eight years he list which is composed of approximately 2 160 books ranges in difficulty from "Hank the Cow Dog” (a favorite among students) to “W ar and Peace " The books are worth a certain number of points depending on length and difficulty For example "Hunk the I'ow Dog" is worth 4 points and "W ar and Peace" is worth 125 points ach nglish class quires a different number of points ranging fom 10 to 25 depending on the teacher and the grade level More students took tests on “The Adventures of Huckleberry linn" than onlv any other book last term lowever had a 3 passing rate with 33 out of 99 students passing the test "1 oves Music oves to Dance” "1 ando"and ' than rome"a!l had 100° passing rales and placed ninth fifteenth and twenty first respectivelv Most students earn the hare minimum for their class but there a few who go above and bey ond the call of duty hese are the students who appear on the top point earners’ list For the second term Athena llaslem Delta tramples Pine View Western Concerts 2000 Andy Smith DHS - lie soccer season started last riday with a win over Pine icw Pine View heal the Delta last vear m a game "It left gotxl to get a goal against Pine View after they beat us last year" said Ricky Spencer here are high hopes for this year's team Only three players from last year's team graduated he maioritv ol last ear’s cat team is returning’ or our first game g we played very well but we still have a lot to work on Wc pressed the hall well very body played hard" said team captain Ian Campbell Camron liason pul two m the net lor Delta while sophomore Ricky Spencer also pul two ill Russ Mas combined with Camron and Ricky to tally the 5 points "We arc very good hut have a lot of room to improve" said assistant coach Cameron ebbon This Space Sells (435) comccr By Mane I Isonbee Delta High wrestling has stopped but frccsty le has continued very week wrestlers participate in a tournament lu last tournament was in I’lcasant unvc he wrestlers who placed first woe Jace Abbott rent Sleeic and Sky In I’orter Kevin Ruling and Dan uki look second place ( hris Abbott Jesse Bloomfield Ivin P laihaway and Jared Shqiud look thud place Dustin Shepard placed fourth "All wrestlers that participated did a great oh m a pretty tough tournament'' savs ( oach Rick Porter "Some kids id more than Iwentv wrestlers hi iluir weight and received a lot ol valuable i " perience here is hut one time- to win n battle or a campaign and that is the first time — General George S I'atton 1 Saturday March 18 2000 100 pm Producers Auction Salina Utah Sale pre tew begins at 12 30 pm cowdoctor Hmsed on high forage ration Guaranteed Cam and earhng h eight ratios Rib eye area and backfat scans inch free Sena n tested !0() 0 Performance 10 different breeds That’s what you’ll get tor mu pi breeder tested Bulls ready to work cor' Shand Rasmusson C Kim Chapman USU fensron Ammtl Scientisl (435)896 9262 ext 274 standards Prgs&ent (435)283 4244 We’vt rtormann smut pit tu hu ll What do you expect a quick response when you call? 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V eating Tell local can reach us 24 hours a day 7 days a week Just call You merchants you saw their ad in the u tx f UTAH POWER Chronicle Making it Progress :opy herce Bell is a regular on the list She has been on every top ten list her hirh school career except one term “I love to read" she says “It s luniiv because really couldn't read tint well when was little hut now read all tin time read everything that can ” “ his is a great accomplishment anil in honor to all these students Ibev line worked hard and deserve to he say Ms Beckwith Bull Test Sale ds Utah Beff Improvement Association coverage Supenoe Livestock Marketing Service Satellite Channel Galaxy www westernfoundation topped the chart with an amazine 173 ' warned to he number one on points ve aiwavs hUd to the list " she said read so iun read six of my favorite books “ The top reader list including seven freshmen nine sophomores six juniors and three seniors goes as follows - Athena llaslem l”3 points Henke 1114 points Nvc - Riles Hansen 107 101 4 points - Steve Burr 97 9 points points 6 I ler ems Jason Shurtz 95 7 points 93 8 points Chercc Bell 84 9 points Roger dyne ovell ”6 points - Iristi 70 3 points Rappleye - Veionica Schmutz 68 7 points Richard U right Dcwsnup 65 9 points - Kyle Jensen 64 2 64 6 points points Ramson 62 points inlmson 58 5 points - Crystal Anderson 58 3 points Derek I hambcrlain ?8 points 7 3 nlmson points - Angela Schmit - Brooke Jenson 6 56 7 points Rebecca reeman 66 points points Keith hris Riding 54 8 points 54 6 row Storm Singleton points 54 points Jjson Shurtz who placed sxth on the list didn’t have much to say about it read" he say s Ms Jane Beckwith nglish teacher had a little more to say ‘Jason aiwavs re ids" she says "lie aiwavs has a hook with him " Wrestling isn’t over By C Music Western Kids Corral City Hit! DHSlf there are two letters in the hole alphabet that ev ery student at Delta High knows it has to be AR AR Reader) points are required bv ery Fnglish teacher These points for e students to read outside of class he aw arded after the student takes are points a test on the book he or she read certain number of points are given depending on the score of the quiz If the student does not pass w ith at least 6 percent no points arc given Accelerated Reader is a national program started about 15 years ago by a housewife who gave her k ids tests on the his soon caught library books they read on around the neighborhood and the rest w F71 Cowboy Poetry & Western Heritage Gathering Variety Storel r jt 7 students AR really gets All-Bree- A Real 2000 Page Rulon mmimmumm IPoflarDiscountl 9 Board This Space Sells fortn ’s March rared Through the Enlisted Commissioning Program he was soon on his way to OCS where he graduated eighth out of 220 Before shipping oft to Vietnam he was sent to artillery school at Fort Sill Okla which was attended by both soldiers and Marines “The school was made up of 10 Lieutenants 80 of which were Army We were but that didn’t cbviouslv matter to us ‘There was a run at the end of each would day The Marines always start at the back $ ou can guess w ho alw ay s finished first though "During graduation an Army general inspected us He told the class (you Marines) looked unheliev ably good Nine of the 15 top graduates were Marines That's what the Corps is all about being the best herever the' go " In 1971 Riding's Murine Corps obligation was over He applied for the Navy medical scholarship He says he got it his time in the Marines because of “I don’t regret coming to the Navy think my time in the Corps is greatly sponsible for any success may have had " then since After finishing his degree at BYLl he became a Navy dentist As a Navy Lieutenant he was assigned to MC’RD San Diego He received a unique opportunity there “I actually worked on one ol my drill instructors” Riding said with a smile "It v as 0 ears later and he remembered me” In his current position Riding has climbed to the highest ranked possible in his career field hat w to ou do to be “You have enjoy " happy Riding said "1 chose to treat patients instead of (changing career fields) Civ ilians make fiv e to six times more than do doing the same thing It isn’t about money I'm proud to serve my country drive to and from work with a smile on ” my face Riding is committed until 2002 le said he’ll probably retire then ith 30 ears in service “If there is one thing want people to understand it’s to stop taking the (United ” States) for granted lie said “We are so blessed all you hav e to do is go to T tjuana to know I’ve been to 1 hird World countries I’ve seen kids fighting over an ice cube “W e live in the greatest country in the ” world hope people realize it Capt Riding graduate and only and the late Inez of the County Chronicle Progress Millard m htih ’ear tot tin S ottfJ'I'oai happen gh'iipeteei’tiriit s |