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Show Duchesne .... State Wrestling Champions The Duchesne high Eagles wrestling team won its first ever State Championship last weekend in one of the closest state tourneys in recent memory. Team scores were: Duchesne, 91 Vt; North Sevier, 85 'i; Wayne, 84; Beaver, 81; South Summit, 69; Milford, 65; Gunnison, 46V; North Summit, 44; Kanab, 34 A; Panguitch, 33 Vi; Whitehorse, 32 Vi; Mont ice ilo, 25; Parowan, 16; Park City, 15; Piute, 13; Green River, 9Vi; Altamont 2; and South Rich, 0. Kurt Fisher, 167 pounds, of Altamont, was the only other local wrestler competing. He won his first match before losing the next two. Coach Kelly Bennett of Duchesne Coach of the Year in was named coach's ballotting during the tournament The coach attributed the accomplishment to some pretty good kids." Of the eleven t ussier who competed for Duchesne, six placed. The Eagles took two State Championships, one second place, two thirds and one fourth. The fact that only ten points separated the first and fourth place teams kept the Beaver crowd in hysterics for most of the two-dameet. "They were all against us," commented Coach Bennett, "all expect the 70 Duchesne people who watched the action on Saturday night." How did the negative crowd affect Duchesne? "I didn't think that we did anything to upset them (host Beaver finished fourth), said Bennett, "but I think that it helped our guys." coach described his The first-yea- r team's mood as "ticked off." Brian Wiersma, 98 pounds, quickly lost his first two matches and was out of the tournament. Despite his freshman status (9th grader), Coach Bennett had expected the Region 11 runner-u- p to take at least third. Skipping the 105 pound class, Dave Wilkinson at 112 pounds, won the State Championship, beating Jay Yardley of Gunnison. In dual matches Yardley had handled Wilkinson, but on Saturday night, the Duchesne wrestler had things his way, winning 12-The sophomore was only second at region. 1-- A y Billy Wiersma, a 119 pound senior, had a tough tournament. The Region champ lost his first and third matches in Beaver. The second loss was by only one point. After winning his first match, Ray Liddell, at 128 pounds, lost the next two by pins. "He was winning in his final match, said Bennett, but he pulled a dumb move that allowed Scott Kinross of Milford to get him. The sophomore still took fourth. The third place finisher in the tourney was Darren Ercanbrack of Duchesne. After losing in the second round, the sophomorp came back strong. "He really wanted it, said his coach. "He just killed the other kid. David Dyckes of Gunnison lost to Ercanbrack, 13-3-. - In another championship match for the Wilkinson family, Todd, at 138 pounds, failed to repeat Dave's feat and took second. The graduating senior easily won his first two matches before going up against the enigma of the tournament. Rumor has it that Mike Kenmuir of Panguitch had won championships in two other states before moving to the tiny Southern Utah town. The elder Wilkinson couldn't keep off the bottom. His fancy moves had little effect on the obviously experienced Kenmuir. The Panguitch t ussier took a superior 20-- decision. Shawn Mecham failed to advance past his first two matches at 145 pounds. The senior made a good effort in the second match, losing in the last ten seconds by only one point. All that Coach Bennett had to say about Robert Nielson, his 155 pound junior star, was "26-0- ; State Cham- rh 6 . pion. After easily pinning his first two opponents, Nielson took on his toughest competition all year in the finals. Steve Myer of South Summit had lost 3 to the. Eagle matman in the Region tourney. That only steeled his will for the State match-up- . The match went into overtime with Nielson winning by a margin. Coach Bennett insisted that the match was not that dose, "Robert dominated him in the overtime. The 167 pound hopeful. Jay Linford, ran into trouble in his second match. "The referee made a bad call," said Bennett, of the pin which eliminated Linford from the championship bracket His shoulder was three feet off the mat he exaggerated. Linford breezed through his last two matches to take third. 4-- 2-- 0 Peter Montague disappointed everyone by losing his first two matches. The senior, 185 pounder, later told his coach that he just wasnt ready for the W tournament The surprise of the tournament was the three-wee- k veteran Jeff Addley. Competing in the heavyweight division, the senior came very close to placing in the meet. Described by his coach as "an animal, Addley pinned his first opponent in thirty seconds. In his second match, the 197 pound t ussier had the eventual State Champ pinned. for Mark Brown of Fortunately Beaver, Addley hadn't the training to know that a pin requires that both of the fallen wrestler's shoulders be within the circular boundary of the mat. Duchesne broke the ice this year of all the Basin schools, to bring home a state championship. Eleven Eagles traveled to the tourney to rack up the points to earn the state award. Pictured are bottom; Jerry Lisonbee, STATE CHAMPIONS losing five first team wrestlers to graduation, Bennett is confident of his team's ability to repeat in next year's tournament. He expects to have ten of the twelve weight classes to be strong next year, thanks to returning people and junior high graduates. Despite Duchesne trailer destroyed by fire dUantah The screaming of the home crowd kept the Duchesne wrestler from hearing his coach's instructions to "pull him on the mat. Once out of trouble, Brown forced the issue and pinned the essentially offensive-minde- d rookie senior. Addley lost his final match by being too aggressive. With a two-poilead in the waning seconds of his match with John Newland of Park City, Addley ignored his coach's plea to stay away and in attacking was taken down by the much heavier Miner. Coach Bennett indicated that all of Addley's opponents were nearly 100 pounds heavier. JSasffn L. Ross Martin This week I am proud to present the "Ross' Ravings Departments, a completely random selection of assorted nonsense from the file marked "column. Now I've seen From Hie everything on TV department comes the viewing of a juggler last Monday oh "Thats Incredible. This fellow juggled sharp objects, bowling balls, and the finale: operating electric chainsawsl Actually this bit was the precursor to the ABC broadcasting of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." No, he did not miss; yes, I would like to have seen him juggle live kittens. From the Hypocrisy in governcomes the ment department announcement that Sen. Orrin has been elected Hatch chairman of the Government Regulation and Paperwork Subcommittee. The press release sent out to Utah media called the waste "bureaucratic Gperwork Anyone who would like to see the daily press released we receive from Sen. Hatch is invited to come on down. At least finally we had some use for one of them. (R-Uta- From the "Guta in journalism department comes the Jan. 7 copy of the Emery County Progress. On page 4A there is a boxed picture of nothing with the caption: "News item: County officials shy. Reschedule swearing in ceremony with- out telling anyone. e From the Boy, do I love Lee Benson" department comes the recent article the Deseret News Sports Editor wrote aboutInBYlTs it he home victory over Hawaii nicknamed the Ys center, Greg Kite, "Vanilla Thunder. From the New political parties I would like to join department cones the formation in Southern California (where else) of the "Mad as hell" party. For those unititiat-ed- , "Im mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore was the war cry of disillusioned TV news viewers in the classic TV news satirical movie, Network. We'U just change one word and start the group out here. OK. From the Oh no, we have synfuels department comes the news story that Australians are experimenting with vegetable mis as a diesel fuel substitute. But don't worry too much - it seems that the new fuel" cannot be stored for very long.. .it turns rancid. From the Holy double identy Batman department comes the story of Lt. Ross Martin who was taken to court for clipping the fingernails of a prison inmate. Martin won (the king fingernails were ruled a legitimate hazard), but how is he ever going to live it down? From the "Boy, am I glad that progress hasn't left the bubble gum industry department comes the story that the aforementioned industry has had the largest percentage of growth in the last decade. Fortunately, one of the d sugar less bubble gum brands promises not to stick to beards and moustaches. new-fangle- From the "Best humor the "Crackpot from Jackpot, Nev. has .? to offer department.. short in the vacuum cleaner which ignited the carpet, was riled as the cause of a mobile home fire in Duchesne last Friday, Feb. 13. The double wide trailer home, which belonged to Robert Langford, was a complete loss. According to Duchesne Dave Baum, Fireman the City oreup.inls of the trailer home extinguished the fire in the carpet, but the fire flared back later and completely engulfed the trailer home before it was noticed and reported to the Duchesne firs department. Baum also slated that there was a A cord UFA REPORT Revision of Health Code Though the average citizen may not immediately feel its effects. Health Code Revision, according to Health Department officials, is one of the most critical issues currently facing legislators. In 1979 the Division of Health in the Department of Social Services was as a state Siven independent powers trial agency on a two-yea- r basis. Senate Bill 74, sponsored by will Sen. Karl N. Snow, Jr. recodify and modernize existing health laws, and permanently establish a separate Department of Health with a g functions broad range of relating to: Disease control mental health, water and air pollution, occupational and radiological health, solid and hazardous waste, licensing medical facilities, emergency medical services, medical assistance and benefits, architectural barriers to the handicapped, rural and local health departments, and sanitation. According to Sen. Snow, "Recodification is deemed essential to clarify, modernize and bring in line with federal law many outdated provisions. SB 74 will streamline health laws, he added, and provide the legislative and enforcement tools to to make them more responsive citizens' needs in the 1980s. It is supported by the Executive Reorganization Committee, the Interim Social Services Committee, the Utah H espial Association, the Utah Medical Association and the Association of Counties. The state Board of Health currently oversees many of these functions. It is the only appointed policy board in the state, consisting by law of three doctors, one dentist, and three people who are interested in health care, for by the appointed governor policy-makin- Ross Rovings Shawn Mecham, Robert Nielsen, Peter Montague, Jeff Addley, Jay Linford, and Joe White. Middle row, Darren Ercanbrack, Todd Wilkinson, Ray Liddell, and Billy Wiersma, top row, Dave Wilkerson, C. Bennett, and Bryan Wiersma. terms. SB 74 staggered four-yea- r would eliminate the Board, and transfer its powers to the executive director of the Health Department, who is appointed by the governor subject to approval by the Senate. The director oversees the activities of 25 separate technical committees comprised of more 300 private citizens and 70 practicing physicians, whose policy meetings are regular and open to the public. SB 74 will also enforce Certificate of mittee reported that eliminating the Board of Health would streamline government, reduce duplication of efforts by agencies, establish a clear ling of accountability between the Health Department and elected officials, and help bring the spiralling costs of medical care under control. The challenge of the 1980s will he to meet increasing needs with diminishing Continued on page 13 . loss of pressure in the water lines to t he fire hydrant serving the area. This caused some momentary concern, which was overcome by the arrival of water trucks from llamlin Leasing ilt.W. Jones) and Liquid Transport. The approximate loss from the fire was set at $40,000. This includes the home and the occupant's possessions. Need Laws. These require that capital expenditures in excess of $150,000 by medical facilities in the state be approved, to avoid duplication of specialized and costly medical services. There is concern that this process will effectively reduce competition, creating "instand monopolies in an area, with very little incentive to keep costs down. At a recent meeting of the Senate Social Services Committee, Dr. James Gardner, director of the Board of Health, spoke against abolishing the Board. "Meetings of the Board of Health are open to the public, he said. There is a danger that policy decisions will be made privately by the executive director of the Health Department. The physicians who currently serve on the Board, without compensation, are in daily contact with patients, and best understand their needs. Sen. Snow responded that those in the medical profession who think we are creating a 'czar' have missed the point. We are creating a strong executive, but not without the proper checks. Board members cannot be technical experts in every single field; the specialized committees are, and g functions are best performed at those levels." The Executive Reorganization Com policy-makin- Drugs recovered in Duchesne clinic burglary Charges are pending investigation a burglary which occured early Monday about 2:30 a.m. at the of Duchesne Medical Clinic, 165 S. Center. Police Officers Ralph Stansfield and Veld on Lefler were notified of the break-i- n by Dan Bartholomew, nurse practioner. at 8:45 a.m. As Bartholomew was entering the building he noticed the front window had been jimmied open. At approximately 9:15 a.m. two men, Leo Nolen, 23, and Doug Mason, 23, both of Duchesne, were apprehended and arrested. Reportedly stolen merchandise sisted mainly of refrigerated con-drug- such as penicillin and immunization vaccines, which were recovered from the suspects at the time of the arrest. Lois Bartholomew told the STANDARD, "Even though the drugs were recovered, they are "refrigerated vaccines' and consequently are now unuseable. Bartholomew went on to say, This has been the second break-i- n the clinic has experienced, and like this time, mainly refrigerated vaccines were taken. She emphatically stated that the clinic does not stock narcotic-typ-e medications. The dollar loss of drugs alone was estimated to be about $1,000, according to Dan Bartholomew. every year residents of the Basin are asked to be careful burning around their yards. Homeowners are asked to burn in the mornings when the wind is down, call the police dispatcher to let them know that there is a burn planned, and to be careful not to burn around buildings. Pictured are Bud and Kathy Stone. SPRING BURNING Al this time |