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Show ) . Page 14. March 18, 1987 dJJintah iBasin Sports Standard BMX club schedules meeting A meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt City building to get the BMX season started. Bob Dunamore, racing Association president stated the new season promises to be very exciting because of the conversion from NIELSEN SIGNS Suzie Nielsen, Roosevelt, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Utah Tech. She played on the State Champion team at Union last year. She is pictured with J. Marvin Higbee, UTC president on the left and UTC coach Tom Perkins. Nielsen signs intent contract with Tech Utah Technical College Head Coach Tom Perkins announced that Suzie Nielsen, a 0 center from Roosevelt, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the Lady Wolverines next season. Nielsen was an Ameriand High-Schocan basketball player at Union High SchooL She led her team to the 6-- All-Regio- All-Sta- te ol State Championship her senior year (1986), and was selected as the Most Valuable Player. She averaged 22 points per game and 18 rebounds. She was selected as the Female AthschoQFs lete,' competing in volleyball, basketball and track. Suzie was highly recruited out of high school last year, and settled on playing at Utah State University. But she never got her chance to play for the Aggies, as a knee injury kept her out the entire season. When Utah State dropped their women's basketball program 2A at the season's end, Suzie was again a highly sought after product Her decision to attend Utah Technical College should hlep assure the school of continued success in their women's basketball program. UTC has developed one of the most successful womens basketball programs in the area over the last three years. Under Coach Perkins' direction, UTC has put together seasons of 20-- 25--1 and 23-- for an impressive 68-- 7 record overall. The Lady Wolverines recently claimed the 1987 NJCAA Region 18 Title, are now in Senatobia, Mississippi, competing far this year's national championship. 3, According to Perkins, The addition of Nielsen to the team should help to make us a strong contender for the next two years. She was definitely one of the best players coming out of high school last year. She has good size, shoots and rebounds well, and runs the U.8AA. to AAA. The A.B.A. is mueh bigger organization, the rules are different, and there are races scheduled for all over the State. Some of the items that the meeting will cover include; new rules, new racers getting started, racing fees, schedule of events for the year. All parents of prospective racers are invited to attend. The Duchesne Debutantes drill team won the military marching competition in the region with this number. They will compete at state finals Saturday. MILITARY DEBS court welL She'll be a great asset to this team with her strong ImM play. Nielsen will be a recipient of the President's Scholarship at UTC. She will be joining her brother, Rick, at the college. Rkk was a member of the UTC mens basketball this past season. Rid; and Suzie are the children of Floyd and Susan Nielsen of Roosevelt Plenty of wildlife, DWR says Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers have again begun their spring ritual of riding and walking the states Mg game ranges to determine the general condition of deer and elk herds and rangelands throughout the state. After a mild winter, Division officials expect to see plenty of healthy animals. Range rides are conducted from March through April statewide. They're the first step in a long annual process of determining herd conditions and setting harvest recommendations for the fall Busher Ray Malinski's horses, BCR Easy Punch on the right and Superstar then and in last week Ray February on the left, took first place at Petroleum Downs the took them to Salt Lake to compete in State. The horses took third place in State for a fine showing. FAST HORSES Strawberry seminar planned hunting seasons. As always, the public is invited to ride or walk along.' Interested riders provide their own horses and tack. Walkers need a good, well broken-i- n pair of hiking boots. Bring along a sack lunch for the y rides. . For more information, contact any Division of Wildlife Resources office. Theyre listed in the phone book under state government, Department of Natural Resources. The proposed all-da- BLUEBELL j NEWS : i e Ted and Elaine Happen and ' Fontella and Howard Jenkins spent one day last week at the Provo Temple. e Kerry and Mary Bird are also happy parents of a new baby girl born in February at the Duchespe County Hospital. e Wallace Seeley underwent major surgery on Thursday in Salt Lake at the LDS Hospital, e Sherrie and Ron Gines of Salt Lake spent the weekend here with Sherrie's parents, Howard and Fontella Jenkins. They were here to attend a wedding reception of Ron's brother in Duchesne, o Congratulations to Coray Roberts and Steven Atwood in receiving their Eagle Scout Award. A nice ceremony was held February 17, by the order of the Arrow under the direction of Mr. Kerr. The boys and their parents, and Mrs. Lois Cod; a grandmother was honored. Refreshments and visiting were St. Helens Presents chemical treat- ment and rehabilitation of Strawberry Reservoir will be the topic of conversation at an information Monday March 2, at the Altamont Chapel for James L Bird age 92. A handful of the more avid hunters who applied last month to hunt moose, buffalo, desert bighorn Hazel Jackson, daughter; Ron Lisonbee, nephew, sang, That Silver Haried Daddy, and Jackie Tucker, aand "These Hands, a grandson, Don Bird gave a Tribute; Lee Allred a grandson gave the servation Service in Roosevelt, recently took over the position. He moved to Roosevelt from Spokane, Washington. benediction; Bird Smith, nephew dedicated the grave at the Bluebell cemetery. Among the large crowd from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lisonbee and Jay Lisonbee, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Lisonbee, and son Ron; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Lisonbee; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bird Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard; Mr. and Mrs. Val Timothy, Billie Powell, Mrs. Tal Bird and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jackson and family, Edith Gale, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Turner; Mr. and Mrs. DeLoss Bird; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bird; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Bird and family. The relief society served 240 family members and friends. enjoyed. On February 24, the Cub Scouts Gold and Blue Banquet was held in the Cultural Hall at the chapel in Altamont a lovely dinner waa served and each den performed skits. Mark and Lori Monsen recognised each leader and gave them awards. Dan Wit beck, cub master presented advancements and awards to the Cub Scouts. Glenn Sommerville was the for the cakes that the boys and their dads had made. Congratulations to the Cub Scouts and Seout program and leaders going forward in the Bluebell ward, e Funeral services were held on anc-tion- er sets lifetime music by Garda Seeley; Invocation, Jimmy Bird, Son; Musical Selection, Winkler sisters, Oh My Father, "Beyond the Sunset, and "God Be With You, speakers were Jim Weston, project manager, for the Soil Con- DWR seminar Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Lee Kay Center for Hunter Education, 6000 West 2100 South Frontage Road in Salt Lake Afficiating was Bishop Robert Marshall, fkmily prayer by Paul D. Bird, a son; Prelude and Postlude Garda Seelay City. The seminar, open to the public, is sponsored by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Division fishery biologists will outline the proposed treatment project and field questions from the audience. Mens Club draw sheep or Rocky Mountain goats will gather at the Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake office Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. to see if theyll be one of the lucky ones to draw a permit The office is located at 1596 West North Temple. Less zealous hunters may wait to receive notification of the drawing result by mail, usually within 10 days. A list of successful applicants will be posted on the office door Friday afternoon for thoae anxious hunters who cant stand the suspense. Theyll be able to stop by the office over the weekend and check the lists. State land director steps down Ralph A Miles, director of the Utah Division of State Lands & Forestry, has submitted his letter of resignation to Dee C. Hansen, executive director of- the Depart-ment of Natural Resources. Miles, who has served as director of the state's land agency for nearly six years, cited personal reasons for his departure. ' Hansen said he reluctantly accepted Mr. Miles resignation aa director of State Lands & Forestry. "Mr. Miles' knowledge and expertise in state land issues have been vital to generating incone for Utah schools and wise management poliey for state lands," said Hansen. evening of FUN with CASH and valuable PRIZES to be given away. An In his March 9, letter 7 to 1 1 p.m. Convention Center Bottle $10 admission advanced tickets available thru Men's March 21 Saturday evening Hollow Club: Butch Cary 722-297- 7 722-587-7 3 LaVerne St. Helen's Rectory Limited tickets 722-903- at door Get Yours In Jim 722-297- 5 Advance! 722-570- 9 of resignation, Miles stated, "I have thoroughly enjoyed my work in this capacity and feel a great deal of satisfaction for the. accomplishments that have been made.. J feel we have made some very positive strides on some very important issues. Hansen said the search for a new state lands director will begin soon. The Division of State Lands & Forestry, Department of Natural Resources, manages and administers the trust and sovereign lands of Utah to generate income for Utah's school system. |