Show ' 'I’1 ' - t' f 'V i "tf 'V'i t 'US- ' ' I ’ Sunday Juy i ' ‘i f! — ri : ' ' v if ' The Herald journal i v— -- vtf TV 9 ' Wv? n 1 j i‘ "j i Recognized - The English Language Center of Cache Valley Inc (ELC) would like to recognize Sean O'Leary as an outstanding instructor Sean teaches the ED course which aides students who wish to improve their math reading writing science and social studies skills in preparing for the actual GED course This course is designed for students who need help with basic academic skills Sean graduated from USU with a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics and statistics and holds a teaching license in math and computer ence with an English as a second language endorsement He discovered that he enjoyed ' teaching while he was working for the math department at USU Sean has been teaching math and other essential education skills since 1995 at Bridged and Applied Technology College where he is currently the Department Head in Vocational Pre-- G Support Sean’s dedication patience and excellence in teaching are greatly appreciated by his students and the English Language Center New administrator AP photo The Virginia & Truckee Railroad runs from Virginia City Nev to nearby Gold Hi last month Local officials want to expand the line to 17 miles south to Carson City Williamsburg Retirement Community welcomes Jamie Whitaker : as the new administrator Whitaker received a bachelor of science degree and gerontology cer--' tificate from USU She has had several years’ expert- ence working with the elderly in Cache Valley most recently as activities director at Williamsburg Tours of the facility are available by calling 753-550- 2 Rail buffs Williamsburg has nominated Melba Marshal as an Angel Among Us Melba is so caring and always has a twinkle in her eye ' She is quick to offer up a kind word or funny story to help lift our spirits Even though she has worries of her own she rarely fails to help someone in need Melba never hesitates to stop and take the time to assist her fellow Williamsburg neighbor To those who know her she has always been and will always be an angel Williamsburg is proud of Steve Lane Steve is an example of excellence He is an enthusiastic hard He has proven his talents thnxigh- out the work place ' Whether in the kitchen or working in maintenance he always has a positive upbeat attitude employees and staff appreciate rail-ro- ' The Institute of Inspection Clean- ing and Restoration Certification (I1CRC) is ptoud to announce that Jason GoodseU of Bridger : a V Though the reconstruction faces " challenges the ambitious project has 9 few things in its favor One is that a small stretch of the railroad already operates between Virginia City and another famous mining town Gold Hid about three miles down Gold Canyon toward Carson City The round trip attracts thousands of visitors a year including train buffs who want to experience even1 a small bit of the famous line’s history Bob Gray who lives in Northern California bought the right of way and reopened the railroad in 1976 About 60000 people take the ride during a season that runs from a number that could line is extended into Carson City he said “We would have a longer season-anit would be good for Nevada’s gaming industry” Gray said “It would hie a boon to the whole area” Ayres said Gray would be the logical choice to run the expanded line given his successful yean of operation Dick Feutz (nut of the team operating the Virginia & Thickee said rebuilding die line isagreat idea though he expressed fiustratioA about how long planning bar taken sKSfc r ' atdfajl ad d “I'm a railroad buff I think it will whole state” ' : But rebuilding 17 miles of railroad from Gold Hill below Virginia City to Carson City has its challenges '' Not die least of which is the cost! estimated at $25 million Acquisition of the abandoned right of way a masftive open frit mine excavated in the 1 940s that is smack 25-pl- us AP photo Dm Roth works on a steam locomotive at the Virginia & Truckee Railroad main’ tenance yard last month in Virginia City Nm TIm two steam engines are being overhauled to meet new federal safety standards Feutz vice president of the Gold has yet to be put down ' Hill Historical Society said it took Ayres said it might not appear much has been accomplished but a ' only 10 months for mostly Chinese ' lot of laboren in 1 869 to build the preparatory wok has been Une from Carton to Virginia City r done that included excavating five :“We’redMng very wdl on die nels and negotiating an elevation V! right of way we’ve got probably 75 ' to 80 percent of that” she gain between the two comnninitfes ' pacent Said “We’ve done a lot of work of 1600 feet In contrast he said the rebuilding V with die federal government” : ' efforts also are under g efforts have been in the planning ' ' Vway Ayrts said !' r stage for a decade and the first rail j ' ' s : 21-mi- fc ! ! ' 5 : Fund-raisin- f ' - Home Services in Smithfield recently has qualified by education and examina- tion as a Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician and a Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician' This student has sacrificed many' ' hours and a great deal of tune and V study to reach this level of i 35-min- be a great tourist attraction for die Certified to DroGaacrirQ? nents : - Urn)®©’ in the middle of die historic route and the logistics of crossing a major highway have contributed to frustrating delays for railroad propo- -- v SItoirti hope to get the Virginia and Truckee back on track but obistacles abound IRGINIA CITY Nev (AP) — Ithasbebn more than 60 years sirici the Virginia & Truckee Railroad dubbed “Queen of the Short Lines” last ran between Virginia City and Carson City Built in 1 869 to cany gold and silver ore from the Comstock Lode to ' the mills along the Carson River it was abandoned in 1938 long after ' the major mines had played out ' The rails were ripped out in 1941 If a coalition of railroad buffs government officials and business people have their way the lonesome sound of the steam whistle and the clickety clack of steel wheels on steel rails will return to northern Nevada offering an unusual attraction for visitors and a boost to tourism “I just want to hear the whistle blow” said Carson City resident Janice Ayres one of the founding membersof a iegional committee created in l993 to rebuild the Angel among us worker ©IF ‘Quieein) But rebuilding the railroad from Gold Hill below Virginia City tq Carson City has its challenges not the least of which is the cost estimated at $25 minion J " : slf vf - ' By Clark laraelaen Wheat Alfal- - !' Vr Kehway Mead IICRC Executive Administrator states “Jason Gpod-seUan example of the type of individual who cares about con- f turners and their belonging as well as his industry : '? He has demonstrated the desire to :i tfrovidecustomeri with thorough professionaL and caring service” The IIGRCis a nonprofit certify- standard-settin- g i ing and organize tion dedicated to raising industry standards through technical profi- vcirncy Jasob GoodseU joins the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning restoration and inspection industry The UCRC welcomes his participation and continuing educ ik ! : Stress in fa Variety valuation Trial A Com Two educational field days will be held this weekfor agricultural pro- -' ducers This annual Greenville Irrigated Farm Field Day will be J ' Tuesday starting at 8:30 &ra The Medusahead Field Day will be Fri- day July 12 starting at9am The Greenville Irrigated Farm Field Day is cooperatively spon- sored by USU Extension the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station 'Westera Region SustainabfeAfjp- cultural Research and Education ' ' Program and the Plants Soils and Biometerology Department at USU parisonof Several New ' Herbicides ' for Corn Spring Barley Breed- - 'j- V - ii Continued on A9 : el : w : " WV " sng wenk ' r tcrWheat mm ' We are asking participants not to prion 900 East ihUyettTtae -- $ it Irti-gat- ed - lot north of the Paradise church V year or two in an effort to idemify bouse After introductims and initial ' ways of controlling this plant We instnictkms' We will carpool die best dunk we are at a point in die process we can and visit four sites The sites riiere it would be well to have N' we Will visit are pot easily acpessiv iwiodier educational field day' end bleIf you have a four-vedrive'!'! review what is happening"' ' vehicle plan on bringing iL The wjJLbeier infer- - v As many of you know we are we cadteadieach maL but having a difficult time controlling 4 other We will see some things diatvf ' Medusahead in tito south end of tito Mare encouraging and we will also see We also have some smaller We situations county of Newtonimdin have been usingnSnSfcw Cie rca’ SARE grantto leamwhat we know! roondJ q thjg poinLWc hftyc been success- -' TTii agarwuiW hf in (jtfnnina nrap mnwv 1 9“ XSSStSkSii'f CtCtCI a thick Itltt of flatch t- nm - in Field Corn Treated with Dairy Long twisted awnaon the feed head and a high silica content makes! 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