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Show f Miss Taylor crowned 1979 Miss UBIC Irrigation company formed A new irrigation company waa formed last week for people living south of the Duchesne River. The company will be known as the Duchesne City South Irrigation Com-pan- y. A board of directors has- been selected with a representative from each branch of the main diversion ditch. The directors are follows: Marvel Moore, Keith Hooper,. Sarah Casper, Lloyd Grant, Harold Thomas, Gladys Turner, Jim Grant, Kirk Herbert, and Morns Grant, who will serve as secretary treasurer. The board of directors decided to contact all people on the irrigation ditches to determine whether they want irrigation water. A foe was set and will be charged to those who receive the water. The fee must be paid by June SO. The water comes from the Duchesne River, and in the past the. city was responsible for maintaining the ditches that delivered the water to the property owners. The newly elected officials will now assume all responsibility for delivery of water, setting foes, etc. - u Tana Roosevelt Taylor, an girl, was crowned Miss UBIC Friday night and will reign over UBIC celebration the the three-da- y first week of August The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor won the swimsuit interview and formal trophies on her way to winning the scholarship pageant at Union high school. She performed a jazz dance as her talent number. First runner-u- p was Jennifer White, 16, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gary White, Roosevelt who performed a vocal solo. and winner of the Second runner-up- , Miss Congeniality designation, was Sherlyn Hicks, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hicks, Roosevelt Her talent number was a flute solo. Patricia Marshall, 28, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marshall, Vernal, won the talent trophy with her piano solo and was third runner-up- . And Karl Sue Stanley, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Stanley, Randlett was named fourth runner-up- . She performed a vocal solo during the talent portion of the program. All five girls are scheduled to perform in the UBIC talent show and will ride on the queen'a float in the UBIC parades. Last year's Miss UBIC, LeAnn Stringham, performed the song she will sing this weekend in competition for the Miss Utah title. She then crowned Miss Taylor as her successor. Ten girls from the Duchesne, Roosevelt and Vernal areas competed before five judges and an audience of some 200 Friday evening. Diana Jenkins was chairipan of the scholarship pageant VOLUME 67 NUMBER 25-Ju- ne 21, 1979 UINTAHIBASIN nmm SERVING ALL OF DUCHESNE COUNTY. PLUS WEST UINTAH COUNTY .'if-.- Rodeo Queen contest marks the start of County Fair time This will be the best Duchesne County Fair yet," stated" Rim Pea-tross, fair board president A planning meeting with all the hauls ot committees was held Wednesday, June 18, for consideration of the proposed budget for the fair, to be held Aug. 22-2Exhibits, livestock show and sale, 4-events, horse show, rodeo, rodeo queen contest parades, Miss Duchesne County contest a fair book, and special events such ss a carnival. The Myton Lions barbecue, softball and tennis tournament swimming a crazy horse race, a baby show, mountain men and other events were discussed and budgeted. Duchesne County has set aside $17,000 for the eounty and state fairs this year, of which $15,000 will be used for the upkeep on the grounds and H . buildings, awards, presentations, prizes and ribbons and the program for this years county fair. June 27, the Rodeo Queen contest will kick off the festivities. Gordon stated that Eldredge, chairman, entries would be taken up to 6:80 p.m., June 27. The competition will begin at 7 p.m. with a get together and social hour with the judges and participants and then the riding will begin. Mr. Eldredge stated that there are several rules each participant should know prior to the contest One of these area representatives may be contacted for additional information. Tabiona, Ginger Casper, Duchesne, Ravenna Firth; 848-541- 7; Neola, Roosevelt, Michelle Morrill, The contest will be held at the Duchesne County Fairgrounds. Terry Heaps will be in charge of the buildings snd grounds. One issue discussed but not yet decided is the erection of a new exhibit building. Possible funding of a new building was discussed. An extensive paint job will be started soon on the present exhibit buildings, bleachers, ticket booths, rest rooms, and the fences around the stalls and rodeo grounds. Gravel has been provided by the county in an effort to reduce the amount of mud and dust that plagued the spectators and exhibitors last year. The gravel will be placed in the walkways, bleachers and road sections. Mr. Heaps stated that the weeds on all the grounds have been sprayed. A new roof is planned for the exhibits building. Last year the roof leaked extensively. Plans are to tar the existing root but a new roof will be constructed if necessary. Helen Merkley is in charge of Home Arts, which include needlework and home handicarafts. Some of the classes will be household linens and accessories, bedroom linen, quilts, afghans, rugs, pictures and furniture. Clothing fabrics, clothing knits and crochet, fashion accessories, knit and crochet. In the home canning division, fruits, vegetables, meats, jams, pickles and relishes, dried fruits and vegetables and home made soap will make up the different categories. Other divisions will include home made candy, yeast 858-468- MISS U.B.I.C. Miss Tana Taylor of Roosevelt, center, was crowned Miss UBIC for 1979 at the conclusion of the scholar- ship pageant friday night. Her attendants Jennifer are, left to right, first runner-u-p breads and other baked products. A flower show is planned, with house plants, artistic flower arrangements, and terrariums on display. A fine arts category will include oil painting, acrylic, water color, graphic arts and sculpture. The crafts categories will offer a variety in leatherwork, woodwork, models, metal work, taxidermy, handmade dolls, jewelry, bead work, bottle-worcandles, ceramics and much more. Photography categories will indude people, animals, landscape, photos depicting life in Duchesne County, and photographs of the 1977 Duchesne County Fair. Steve Evans will head up the horse .show, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25. Registration will be at noon Saturday with the show beginning at 1 p.m. The event will be an all breed open horse show, with trophies to be given for the best fillies of 1978, 1977, 1976, mares; colts of 1978, 1977, 1976; stallions gelding, 3 years and under; gelding 4 years and older; junior Continued on page 2a Duchesne Lions Club announces schedule of July 4 festivities Plans are complete for this years 4th of July celebration in Duchesne. Several events have been scheduled for the celebration. The following list of events will provide details for those who would like to participate in the fun. e Flag Raising Ceremony, 7:80 a.m., Roy Park. Representatives of local scout groups will conduct the ceremony. Community Breakfast, 7:80 - 9:00 a.m., Roy Park Pavillion. Pancakes (all you can eat), eggs, sausage, and drink, all for $1.75 per hash-brow- plate. Bring the whole family and atart the day as a community. Races, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fairgrounds Arena. Something for the whole family. Foot races, sack races, races, etc. Ribbons for the winners. Sunken Treasure and Free Swimming 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Duchesne PooL The Duchesne pool will be open free to the public on July 4th. At 11:00 a.m., sunken treasure (coins) will be tossed in to the pool for divers, thru three-legge- d age 18, and White, Roosevelt; third runner-u- p talent winer Patricia Marshall, Vernal; fourth runner-u- p Kari Sue Stanley, Randlett; and second runner-u- p and Miss Congeniality, Sherlyn Hicks, Roosevelt. Neola announces rodeo celebration One of the most important activities of the Neola Rodeo is the Queen Contest which will be held June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Neola Rodeo Grounds. According to Max and Alice Warren, who chair this event this is the real glamour of any rodeo. The Warren's are being assisted by Laraine Dye and JoAnn Bastian. The celebration will get underway July 4 at 10 a.m., according to Fern Oberhansly, with a patriotic program in the Neola Chapel; and at 1 p.m. the big event gets underway. Considered to be the oldest continqus rodeo in Utah, this years program promises to be the best ever, according to Ron Duncan, Claude Crosier and Larry Swain. Much special effort has gone into this years rodeo. The grounds are being worked into good shape, grand stands improved, and a little paint splashed here and there. featured, with Barbara Cooper and Judy Evans in charge. The barbecue will feature all you can eat with a price range to fit the pocketbook. A $5 charge for persons over 12 or $7.50 for barbecue and rodeo ticket; $2.50 for 12 and under or $3.50 for barbecue and rodeo. If you have a large family, a family ticket of $25 gets you all you want to eat. This price does not include rodeo tickets. A new feature has been added to the Neola Rodeo activities, a rig "braggin horseshoe pitchin contest, hesded up by Gordon Eldredge who is about as good a horseshoe pitchin bragger there is. This contest will be held the night of July 8. Sign up deadline is 6:80 p.m. and the contest begins at 6:45 p.m. All contestants can sign up at Bump's Western Wear. There will be a men's and ladies' singles and doubles at 80 feet distance. Single elimination. Each match consists of the best two out of three games to 21 points. First place winners will receive free tickets to the As a teaser to the July 4 Rodeo Celebration, a succulent bsrbecue will be featured the evening of July 8 at 6 p.m. This will be preceded by little league baseball, beginning at 8 p.m. Rodeo. Teams from around the Basin will be Rodeo tickets are $240 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. to collect. 12:00 noon, fairgrounds arena (preliminaries). Teams limited to 1200 lbs. combined weight Mens and Women's division. Gloves are recommended. Ribbons and liniment for the winners. Contact Dwayne Meacham or Charles Burdick, to enter. No entry fee. e Fishing Contest, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., skating pond behind city, county Tug-O-Wa- r, 738-234- 2 building. Contest will be divided into two groups, 7 thru 11 years old, and under 7 years old. Children may have Mom or Dad bait their books, but the child must be rid enough to cast, catch, and land the fish. Prises for each group. No entry fee. e Horseshow Contest, 9:80 a.m. 12 noon, fairground horseshoe pits (preliminaries). No entry free, ribbons for the winners. Contact Duane for details, e Pie Eating Contest, Finals, Watermelon Toss, Greased Pig, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.. Fairgrounds arena. No entry fees. teams will need to bring a watermelon weighing at least 10 pounds with them. The melon will be greased and one team member will toss it to his partner at a distance of 3 feet All who are successul in catching the melon will back up to 6 feet apartand toss the melon back, then 9 feet then 12, etc. The team that successfully tosses -- Meri-weathe- 738-589- r, 3, Tug-O-W- Two-memb- Members of the 1979 Duchesne County Fair board committee met to discuss this years activities. Members are from left to right Gordon Eldredge, Rodeo Queen contest; Helen Merkley, exhibits; Carma Jean Lisonbee, parades; Ed Browning, sports; Mike FAIR BOARD COMMITTEE Walker, advertising and publicity; Ron Peatross, fair chairman; Mrs. Ron Peatross, and Terry Heaps, buildings and grounds. Those not present were Joe Austin and Kirk Wood, livestock show and sales, Janeen Cook, 4-- events; Steve Evans, horse show, Claude Crazier, rodeo; Sue Wardle, Miss Duchesne County Contest; Kevin Ashby, fair book. H . Continued on page 2a QUEEN Sheri West, Altamont, was last year's queen of the Neola Rodeo. She will reign until the Queen Contest Friday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m., when this year's rodeo RODEO court will be selected. |