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Show T Page 20. UINTAH BASIN STANDARD, September 2, 1987 ,:;.y v? Students did well at youth seminar the cooperative form of business, electric utility industry, national energy matters, safety, and other related topics. "One of our goals was to create a better appreciation of the value of local cooperative ownership, the seminar goes a long At last week's Moon Lake Electric Board Meeting, August 26, 1987, several local high school students reported on their recent experiences while attending the Utah Rural Electric Youth Seminar on the campus of Southern Utah State College. Attending this year's seminar were 84 outstanding high school students representing Rural Electric Cooperatives and Public Power Cities from five states. Locally, Moon I,ake Electric sent eighteen students to this year's seminar. way in helping us accomplish this goal," said Earl. In addition to this year's seminar classes, the participants were able to compete for $2,000.00 worth of scholarships, plus a trip to Washington, D.C. later next spring. Students competed through written essays, personal interviews, and general participation in the seminar. Earl reported that three local Trent students won awards. According to Grant J. Earl, General Manager of Moon Lake Electric, students attended calsses which were designed to educate future cooperative members about DUCHESNE NEWS Orinda Gee The five yfear Duchesne Class Reunion was held in Duchesne a week ago at the home of Rusty Wimmer. They had a big Then that evening they all went to the El Cid for dancing. Those that were in charge were Rust Wimmer, Mike Maio, Lisa Burdick, Kathy Torres, and Jerilyn I,eavitt. They all had such a good time. There were approximately 35 there out of 40 students. The bus tour that the Senior Citizens took last Thursday up Rock Creek was a very delightful day. The trip was real nice and the scenery was so beautiful. There were four large buses and five small ones that went. There were between 250 and 300 who went We the Senior Citizens want to thank the Forest Rangers and who ever was responsible for taking us and for the nice lunch that we were served at the Yellow Camp Ground. Karen (Carmen) and her husband Ken Bdrtka and Kristy Neilsen of Sac Oaks, Sacramento, Ca. were up for a few days. They all went to the Stephen's Family Reunion that was held at the Wasatch Mountain State Park in Heber. Kristy had her two children also. Daren and Calvin were over the reunion this year. There were approximately 50 family members present. Janice and Hall Merkley came from Idaho . Falls, Id. Glen and Dode Stepens of Vernal joined the party. Karen and Ken, Janice and Hall and Kristy spent Saturday night in Heber. They spent the day riding the Heber Creeper and just had a good bar-b-qu- , day, before Sunday. they all left for home on Pat Jess has been in the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo where she had surgery. She was to be home on this last Friday. Grandson Robert and Irene Lamunyon from Colorado Springs, Co. were guests on Saturday and Sunday last week of Nellie Lang. They attended church with her on Sunday, then on Monday they went to Provo to attend the BYU Education Week. Maurine Pitts and her daughter Glenys Lee of Rock Springs, Wy. went to Blanding to pick up Maurine's grandson Chris Mea-chaHe will be staying in Roosevelt this winter and go to school. Hell live with his father Lloyd Meacham. Barbra Simmons and her daughter Carlynn and her baby came from Layton. They spent four days with grandmother Annie Mezenen, and took in the fair. Della and Orr Turnbow of Heber were out visiting with her brothers, Lloyd and Glen Remund and their families and they attended the Fair. Jerilyn Leavitt flew up from Phoenix, Az. to spend ten days visiting with her mother Eccie and her Grandparents Steve and Hope Esauk. She returned back on this last Sunday. Woody Renolds has been in Salt Lake where he has had knee surgery. He should be home in a week or so. Mrs. Mable McMorris who has been a patient in ' ""rier Crest Home in Roosevc weeks, has been trans e Holy Cross Hospital i where ' she will be Therapy. We CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. Something as simple as that little lawn project could turn out to be a real problem for you and your neighborhood. Avoid the problem, call us before you dig. There are miles of telephone cables, as well as gas, electric, and cable TV lines buried all over. A quick call at least 48 hours before you start digging will get someone out to your place, at no charge, to mark the location of underground utility cables. This could help you avoid injury, service disruptions and the possibility of big repair charges for damaged underground utility cables. Check the Customer Guide of your Mountain Bell White Pages Telephone Directory for the Buried Cable Location Service number. Remember, to avoid a big Uh...Oh..., call before you dig. 'Vi Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nelson of Myton was selected to lysical il. attend the National Youth Seminar in Washington, D.C., while Sandi Labrum, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Val Labrum of Roosevelt won a $400.00 scholarship and Danalee Winterton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Winterton won a $300.00 scholarship. Earl also stated that Suzette McKee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron McKee, Tridell, was recently selected as a Youth Officer of the National Youth Consulting Board, quite an accomplishment considering over 1000 students -- attended seminar. this year's, national USU grads apply for mastercard Utah State University come offer-a- the first n has These students and chaperones attended the recent Rural Electric seminar at Southern' Utah State College. They are .Diana Jenkins, chaperone, Dana Lee Winterton, Brenda Brenton, Trent Nelson, Sandi Labrum, Suzette McKee, and Fern Nelson, chaperone. RURAL ELECTRIC SEMINAR be- school in Utah to affinity bank card to its alumni. The card will be a basic Mastercard with tfye words "USU Alumni Card" on a navy blue Whenever alumni background. make a purchase with the card the USU Alumni Association receives one half of one percent of the Zions First National purchase. Bank was selected by bid to issue the card. Affinity cards are relatively new in the bank card business. They are offered to members of an affinity group such as Sierra Club or a professional organization. Boston University add Penn State University were among the first colleges to offer such cards just over a year ago. "We see the card as a painless way for our alumni to contribute to the university, said Douglas Thompson, director of the USU Alumni Association. "Its also a nice way for graduates to show their loyalty and affiliation." Rangely High School student, Brenda Brenton, addresses the members of the Moon Lake Electric Board to report on her experiences at the Rural Elec- ADDRESSING THE BOARD WHITE- - ROCKS NEWS Virginia Ferguson VaLois Morrill, Glenice Palmer, and Dclma Long drove to Evanston to visit the Stewart Morrills. On the way, they drove through Fort Bridger, and saw the old buildings, and toured the museum. After a visit. with, the Morrills in Evanston, the ladies returned home. tric Seminar in Cedar Citv. TABIONA NEWS Connie Lee Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Turnbow this week were four grandchildren. Two of Mr. and Mrs. Bowdy Turnbow and two of Doyle Turnbows of Salt Lake. Leo and Florence Turnbow attended the funeral of Robert Moon in Provo where Leo was one of the speakers. Our area was saddened by the death of Robert Moon, a good friend and neighbor. He and his wife Vera and family were a great part of our community. He was Bishop when Redcliff was our Ward and when he was relessed it was changed to the Hanna Ward. We offer our love and sympathy to Vera and family. Leo Defa was released from the hospital at Cottonwood Thursday, but returned August 25 for more work to be done anda check up. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee were Mr. and Mrs. Jill and Jeny Lee and family, and Shawn Lee, Bobby, Linda and Lloyd Pace all of Salt Lake, also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pace of California. They held the Davis and Pace reunion for three days at' Wolf Creek Pass with a huge crowd. Even the rain, mud and wind didn't send them home. Then finally the last day the sun came out The Senior Citizens from here enjoyed the lovely trip over to tour the dam at Stillwater Dam. All remarked it was a wonderful day and very well planned. Mrs. Carlene Williams spent this week in Provo and Salt Lake at special classes that will be held in Tabiona School this year. It was a workshop in new special subjects. Then Friday she was asked by the University of Utah professors and those in high places, to explain how well the performance was in the computer program. Tabiona made more progress and reached out to more counties and schools on the program. So Friday afternoon she reported and lectured at the University of Utah. It makes us proud of her work and the principals help and the students help and work. Thanks to all who put out so much. A large crowd from here attended the BYU Education Week last week. I have not received their names yet Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy and Vern Moon of Orem and daughter Rebecca and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee after the funeral Saturday. - He was Robert Moons youngest brother. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitzwater of Salt Lake, visited Mr. and Mrs. Brent Lee and family Friday and Saturday morning. They brought Shanna Lee home after a weeks vacation in Salt Lake getting school . Crop and Livestock Report Utsh had a cool week with maximuma and minimums below normal. Maximums ranged from normal in the Southeast Division to 5 degrees below normal in the North Central. Minimums were 2 degrees below normal in all divisions except for 3 below in the Northern Mountains. High temperatures reported were 104 degrees in Hanksville and 103 in. SL George and Moab. Low temperatures were 30 degrees in Woodruff, 34 in Silver Lake Brighton and 35 in Morgan. Cooling degree day accumulation is now at 92 percent of normal This compares with 111 percent at this time last year. All divisions with the exception of Dixie are below normal Precipitation occurred throughout the State with most divisions receiving light amounts. The North Central Division had moderate precipitation and the Northern Mountains had heavy. Thirty-fiv- e out of 45 reporting stations recorded precipitation. High amounts were 1.66 inches at Silver Lake Brighton, 0.71 at Olmstead PH and 0.66 at Logan USU. Some average daily evaporation amounts are 0.28 inch in the Cache Valley, clothes'. April and Jeff Shewes are , visiting the Lees for a few days while their folks are on vacation. Lynne Me Phie of Charlston and boys visited the Leis and other friends Sunday. A lady friend of Heber was with her. She sends her best regards to all who helped her and has been her friend. She has a good job helping people who are n slow, learnings, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Turnbow kept doctor appointments this week in Salt Lake and visited family. Harold Casper took his mother to Salt Lake, Friday for a check up following her eye operation. She will return Saturday evening with Ua Mae and Jack. at Provo BYU, 0.30 at SL George and 0.35 at Saltair. The water year accumulation for Utah is now at 100 percent of normal compared with 124 percent at this time last year. The Dixie, 0.22 North Central, and Northern Mountains Divisions are below normal at this time while the remainder are above normal. Small grain harvest entered the final stages as Utah farmers had most days available for field work during the week. Winter wheat was 92 percent harvested compared with 84 percent last year and 79 percent average. Barley and spring wheat were about 80 percent harvested, well ahead of the average of 68 percent for barley and 49 percent for spring wheat Fifty percent of the oats fur grain had been harvested-abo- ut seven to 10 days ahead of normal. Sixty-si- x percent of the field corn was in the dough stage-sev-en days ahead of each of the previous two years. Third cutting of alfalfa was under way, with 9 percent complete statewide. Peach harvest was nearing the midpoint and pear harvest was under way. Range condition was reported at 13 percent poor, 56 percent fair, 31 percent good to very good. Winter ranges, were recovering following recent rains. Livestock continued in good to excellent condition. Grasshopper damage remained none to light. Murray Motor Roosevelt 152 S. 200 E. - 722-510- 7 - Hunting Specials Used Trucks 4x4 985 4x4 4 Speed Air 1985 Vi 4x4 4 Speed Low Miles 1 985 'A 4x4 4 Speed Air 1 1985 'A SWB 4x4 1983 CJ7 Jeep, Hard Top, New Rubber 1985 Chev. SWB, 2 Wheel Drive Nah, don't let thatbotherya, it fust has to warm up. ..t |