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Show ' sal; t u.j :::. siiJi u:a:i m m VOLCMK 57 NUMBER 7 elects officers entertain residents Saturday Uintah Basin music enthusitreat In asts have a two-dstore February 14 and 15 when the Utah State University Con- - cert Band and faculty members arrive to entertain, Ins- ay ' 0 Have you ever noticed that although the future Is a serious matter, It never really becomes serious until It becomes the pre- sent. hearty bouquet of congra- tulations should go this week to Mrs. Ruth Bredenbroker and her band at Duchesne high You ask, "Whats so school. different about a high school band?" Well, this one is different. You see, the students In the band are seventh and eighth Most of them are graders. first year band students just learning the basics. Yet they have progressed so rapidly this year that last week during halfIona time at the Duchesne-Ta- li game, they played the Washington Post March while the Debutantes performed a per-clsl- on drill. And they were acclaimed by everyone who heard them. A fine tribute to Mrs. Breden- broker and her young musi- cians. While we're on the subject, Mrs. Judy Thompson, advisor to the Debutantes, Is also doing an outstanding job in outlining entertainment with halftime this group of girls. Nothing Improves a person's driving like a police car following. We should apoliglze for an In last week's Inaccuracy column. Jay Gates, president of the booster club, called and stated that the school had not asked hi in to sell tickets to the Duchesne game, as we had asserted. Since they had some extra, he did ask If tliey wanted him to try to sell them. However, only a few were sold. Sorry for the lmiccuracy. On ce day and Saturday nights respecDr. Max F. Dalby, tively. head of the USU music Department will be conducting. Following each toncert the USU Scotsmen, an dance and stage band, will provide dancing music for people of all ages. Friday's dance will be held In the Uintah High School Gym and Saturday's In the Cultural Hall of the Roosevelt Stake Center. Both are i(Q2D(D tfBiift A truct, and delight area residents. USU Concert The Band will present concerts in the Uintah High School Auditorium and the Roosevelt LDS Stake Center at 8 p.m. Fri- the subject of the ticket subject we are not . S40M THURSDAY, FEB. The Annual Stockholders Power and Uintah of Meeting LiRlit Company was held at the rnmiuny office on Monday, February 10. Directors elected at the meeting were Ray Brown, Neola, Fleldsted. Altamont; Harry Clark Abegglen, Myton; C. L. Ashton, Roosevelt and Ralph Taylor, Randlett, Officers elected for 19G9 were; Ray Brown. President; Harry Vice President; Fleldsted, Ralph Taylor, Treasurer; It. Karl Dillman, Company Attorney; E. J. Bullard, Jr,. Consulting Engineer ami Mont Larsen General Manager. Reports given at the stockholders meeting Indicated that the stockholders main concern was the upgrading of facilities service for the Uintah system. President Hrown stated that it was the desire of Moon Lake Electric Association ami Uintah Power and Light Company stockholders to. complete projects such as tlie new proposed mercury vapor lighting system for Duchesne City, additional substation ruarlty at Roosevelt. continual upgrading of the entire system, and a tietter continuity of service at the lowest possible cost to and . tliey planned to take ami enroll at Uintah high school.' So far tliey have not received this A meeting of the scliedule. Union high school Isurd was lield Wednesday evening after the Standard went to press. It was reported that tin Uintah Board met last week until 2 a.m, but no derision was reached. The Ducliestie county' board had submitted a proposal to them lHit it was rejected. So far mi word has been rerelved by the Duchesne School board on this matter. Prior to forming the propo-'s- al the IXicliesnp Imarri made a motion to cancel nr reclnd all previous proMisals made to the Uintah schtxil dlstric In regards to the further disposition of Union high srlmol. It was reported tliat inasmuch as the boards of the school districts have not been fully compatible In the present and the Uintah hoard has stated that It did mil want to operate the schtxil the Duchesne Ixtard promised the following; 1. The attendance area lip left as It now Is (a) The students are well oriented ami From an fti) rompatable, educatiimal standpoint the present size allows for a good iiieratlon curriculum, 2. Ducliestie County Board of Education he given foil control and operation of the unit (a) For curriculum programs rompatable to the respectlvi districts consultation arrangements can lie scheduled the between two Su;ierln-tenden- ts and their staffs, (b) committee to be formed of citizens of West Uintah and East Duchesne Counties. This committee to Include one Board A to the public and are sponsored by the student body officers of the Uintah Basin Center for Continuing Education, The band concert will cater to all musical tastes. Opening the program will be "The Ramparts" by Clifton Williams, a dramatic contemporary overture. From this the band will turn to Rakoczy's "Marche from "DamnaHongrolse" tion of Faust" by Hector Berlioz. This particular march moved Its audience to a patriotic demonstration In an early performance In Hungary. "The Three Solitaires." a trumpet trio In traditional style by Victor Herbert, will feature Tim ' Newman,' Fred Thompson, and Rick Mason as soloists. An exhibition of pain- tings was the Inspiration for the next number "Pictures at y. an Exhibition" by open POWER OFFICIALS These men met Monday la a combined Swasey, soprano, meeting' of Uintah Power A Light and Moon Lake Electric and Marshall Hill, baritone, officers and directors. Seated are Harry Fleldsted, vice-- presiwill join the band to present dent; Ray Brown, president; Curt Dudley, Ralph Taylor, vocal selections from the Broadway musical "Porgy and ' Bess." Dr. William Ramsey, USU associate professor of vocal music, will conduct this number. Festival" a Concert band to perform Sat.; tickets on sale medley composed of "Girl from With the USU Concert Band Ipanema, "Quiet Nights of Quiet Note "One and to present their scheduled . . Stars," Samba," . soloist, Patricia C. Swaaey to perform with Concert Band. will Incorporate the South musical numbers In Roosevelt American sounds so vivid In Saturday evening those In music today. "Eleanor Rigby" charge of ticket sales are a rock and roll number made making their last push to give woodfamous by the Beatles, will everyone a chance to hear this bring the concert to a close. musical treat. A clinic for junior and senior Mrs. Ferrell Crozler, chairhigh school band students will man of ticket sales has announced that those assisting are; provide an opportunity for proA young farmer and adult fessional musical training beMrs. Charles Crozler, Neola; education class will be held ginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. GaU Wilkins, Randlett; In the shop at Altamont high A stage band session will give Fort Mrs. Wardle, Ray added variety to the day of Inschool. The areas of farm welDuchesne; Mrs. Laris Wooley, Lapoint; Mrs. Ron and Mrs ding and woodworking will be struction with members of the .Gary Goodrich, Altamont; Mrs. taught all persons Interested Scotsmen on hand to aid parshould contact Mr. Tucker at ticipants. Lloyd Miles, Talmage-M- t. n; of the USU Home; Mrs. Floyd Nielsen, Altamont high school to arrange Apprearances Mrs. Boyd Freston, Arcafor the time. The class will Concert Band In the Uintah Basin are under the sponsorbe taught on Monday or Thursdia; and Mrs. Myron Haslem, day evening which ever Is most ship of the UBCCE and the USU Montwell. Those who do not get tickets convlent for persons involved. Extension Service agents of the Because of the diversity of area. prior to the concert can pick The Vernal programs are cothem up at the door. Interest expressed by some persons, the class will mainly sponsored by the H Club consist of project construction CouncU and club members, and and experience. proceeds will be used for scholarships to the UBCCE for Ver- Welding, work to be taught at AHS My-to- 4-- Final sales of car license plates before deadline nal I Mi!) member from rarh district and a member of the Ute Tribal Business Council. They shall meet with the Principal and the Duchesne County Superintendent from time to time as they may decide, for purjxise of information dissemination, discussions of curriculum ami to discuss other matters pertinent tn the schcxil, 3. For M and O, Uintah County Seliool District will pay tuition mutually agreed on by the two Boards, 4. Uintah Scluxil District pay per raplta slurp of rapllal Im- provements (a) Auditorium to ronforin and rnmply with recoin mendations of the State Department, allowing, how- -. If that the Duchesne Board ever, or the citizens of the patron area want to exceed the above tlut they recommendations, may at their own exjiense. 00 Other facilities that may be agreed upim lietween the Boards from time to lime trying at all times to give the students adequate facilities. 5. The property remain jointly owned by both Districts, G. Agreement to be renegotiated In ten years. This proposal Is submitted for your consideration with a request that a joint meeting to be held within the next ten days, since It Is Imperative that a budget be drawn for Union high school and staff be hired for the coming school year, In the very near future. Representative SB A to visit area February 19 Patricia "Brazllllan 18, off Mous-sorgsk- Final dates to receive 19C9 for license plates and decals since to belulwr going again, it is over and past we did transfers of title have been receive a letter this week on listed by the county assesor. The office will be open In the matter. However, since Duchesne Wednesday, Feb. 19 the writer did not sign the letter, we will not publish same. and In Roosevelt Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And, again, we remind our reaOther dates will lie Feb, 24 ders that they are welcome to use the "Letters to the Edl- - and 27 In Roosevelt and Feb. tor'. column, but we cannot run 25 and 28 In Duchesne. The decal must be applied a letter that is not signed. If can name be you wish, your only to the rear license plate. The surface should be clean withheld, however. and dry before applying the decal. once Ford said, Henry "Law never does anything constructive. We have had board of Utah State Press Asenough of legislators proto which laws do that sociation, and after Sunday mising we'll be out to pasture. But cannot do." we have enjoyed the tenure, Us convention time again. and will probably miss the We're heading for the big city morthly board meetings. The annual convention will this weekend, and are looking include three days of workshops forward to rubbing shoulders with publishers from throughmeeting, luncheons and award out the slate. presentations. Well be hoping This will complete about to bring back a couple of eight years of service on the plaques for efforts In 19G8. sales--- a decision has been reached as to the disposition of the West Uintah students now enrolled at Union high school. Following a Joint meeting of the boards last month it was derided that the Uintah Board would submit to the Duchesne board a schedule of the numiier of students No daring meetiig Music dink, concert bond to DUCHESNE COUNTY, UTAH No decision reached in Union problem lliitih Power TICK KT SELLERS Socblette Club and UBCCE student are spearheading ticket wN for tht Concert Band p re Mentation and dance Saturday evening. Left to right are Mm. Ferrell Croxlrr, La Donne Dennis, Ann Perkins and Lynn Truman. ROOSEVELT, treasurer; E. E. Eurquart aad L W. Kramer; standlag, George Stewart, Mont Larsen, general manager of UPAL; E. J. Ballard, consulting engineer, and Clark Abegglen. Earl Dillman, Uintah Power and Light attorney, was absent from photo. Union High presents musical comedy Stop Y ou're Killing flfle Approximately seventy-fiv- e students are focusing and polishing their efforts as the Union high school musical comedy moves Into final rehearsal. Set for February 19 and 20, the musical will be presented at the Roosevelt junior high auditorium at 8 p.m. each night. More students are directly Involved In the production of the musical than any other activity held at the school so far this year. They are members of the cast, chorus, band and lighting, stage, makeup and advertising crews. Murell Johnson Is the director. "Stop, youre KUllng Me!" by A1 Davis, Mel Welser and A1 Polhamus Is a musical mur der mystery. The plot cenarbund a broadway company rehearsing on a small Isolated Island off the New England coast. Suspense builds as the storms fory Increases, the cast find they are trapped and mysterious accidents begin to happen. ters Led by Brent Timothy, resa Hullinger, Kevin Te- Ashby and Tammy Gilbert, the cast weaves a tale of Intrigue that Is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any member of the cast. Adults are $1.25, children 7G? and students with activity cards 75?. Altamont FFA sets Father-So- n banquet The annual parents and sons banquet of the Moon Lake Chap -ter of Future Farmers will be held Feb. 17, at the school lunch room at Altamont Elementary. The Chapter Sweetheart will be chosen at the banquet and two honorary chapter farmer awards wUl be presented to persons who have helped the chapter In the past years. This banquet Is chapter recognition of national FFA week. A representative of the Small Business Administration will be In Duchesne County during the coming week. Persons wishing to contact him may do so In Roosevelt at the First Security Bank on February 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. . Appointments may be scheduled through Paul Murphy, Manager, First Security Bank of Utah. Myton school heating problem fixed school Myton elementary students were back In school Monday after an enforced holiday since Wednesday at noon when It was discovered that the boiler at the school had cracked and the heat was turned off. The board of education was In session at the time and a phone call gave them the opportunity of making a decision so a new boiler was located in Salt Lake, brought to Myton and Installation was completed In time for school to open Monday with a warm school. Principal James K. Duke, said the crack was discovered early Wednesday and It was thought not advisable to have it repaired. Plans had been made to put the students In various places until repairs could lie made. area students. The Roosevelt Concert Is cosponsored by the Soclalette Club, Proceeds wUl be used to help buy band uniforms for Roosevelt Junior High and to augment extracurricular activities of the UBCCE student body, Delbert C. Purnell, coordinator of the UBCCE, noted. new writer for Altamont area new A correspondent was named this week to handle the news reporting In the Altamont area. Mrs. Glen (Rosebell) over these chores. Mrs. Ames replaces Rosales Ames of Altamont will take Jessen, who handled the news for several years. Residents of the Altamont area are asked to support Mrs. Ames by furnishing her with the necessary facts to cover the news welL It Is not a job that one person can do. It must be a community effort. Persons wanting to call Mrs. Ames to report news Item can 0. dial 454-353- MUSICAL COMEDY SCENES At left I Verl Murphy, who plays the part of Cheater Balnea, as he evades the club held by Kevin Ashby, Caaey O'Rourke, In the show. At right la Kies Robinson, the blind Indy, Mrs. Trager, and Tammy Gilbert, Corrlao, who la pleading for help. Air Larson, Mrs. Morton, takes rare of Mm. Trager. Play will presented at the Roosevelt Jr. High School auditorium. |