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Show dUnnisih lEjssSn tsnsSsnrd April 13, 1988, Page 9 Miss Duchesne County workshop The Miss Duchesne County Scholarship pageant will be held July 9at theDuehesneHigh School. In themean time, a workshop to prepare girls interested in competing in the pageant will be held April 30, with training by Miss Utah, Marianne Bales. Unmanned girls between the ages of 17 and 26 who are interested in scholarhip money and the experience of the pageant are or Tawnya Burt, encouraged to cell Jill Stanafield at 738-572- 6, 738-535- 8. Upper Country History deadline near ent COMPARING is buHing at Petroleum ' Downs for the upcoming race meets in April and May with 230 head of stakeshorses and seven stakes races. This is one of the biggest seasons for the Downs in two years and local horsemen NOTES-Excitem- All information for the history book being created on the Upper Country must be turned in to a member of the book committal on nr before May 1, when everything will be sent to the publisher. This book will be a source of information as well as a documented resource for geneology purposes. The price of the book will be $40.00; if you would like to order the book or if you 0 or Verna have any questions, call LaRue Fisher at Allied, arc getting ready for the season and comparing notes. This season will feature one of the biggest derbys in the state and the biggest at Petroleum Downs so far. 454-350- 454-341-1. Utah Womens Art Exhibition at UBAVC Roosevelt city addresses resident issue The Utah Womens Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Utah University Womens Association and the Springville Art Museum, is on display at the UBAVC throughout this week, April A reception will be held Saturday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m. Featured at thereceptkm willbeVem Swenson ofthe Springville Art Museum, who was present at the juiying of the art exhibit, and has an excellent knowledge of the paintings on display. 11-1- 6. 'No-parkin- g' .. In the regular session ofRoosev-e- lt City Council meeting on April 5, at the city building, the council discussed the City Clean-u- p project that is being done in cooperation with the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce from April as well as holding a public meeting on the iasue of making both sides of the road from Third West to Fifth West, near Roosevelt Junior High School, a Red Zone with no parking or stopping to load or unload passengers. The city first heard from Polly Olsen, President of the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, concerning the chambers proposals for improving the business district. One of the original parts of the chambers plans called for the placing of 80 trees within the business district, which involved cutting spaces for them in the sidewalks of the business district. Olsen explained that the chamber would be providing the trees, with funds collected and donated by the Womens Service League, but that they were only planning to get 37 trees now. The chamber was ' looking far some assistance from the city in gettingtheholeo cut, and dug out, but that the dirt, cleaning and watering of the trees would be taken care of by the chamber through the Green Thumb" program ,( see related stay on Chamber). The council approved ofthe idea of improving the appearance of the business district, but informed Olsen that the citys aaw would probably not be eqiud to the task of cutting through four to six inches of concrete on that many holes as it 16-2- 2, . was an older machine and not that heavy-dut- y. They also informed Olsen that several blades would be needed to complete the project, if the machine did last through the project, that would end up costing about $740, just for the discs. The dty suggested that the Chamber look to con tractingoutfor a professional cutter for that price, as the city couldnt afford to spend the moneyfor discs or to replace the saw ifthe project wore it out The council did basically give its permission for the chamber to put the trees in, however, though there was concern about the ideia of installing grates around the trees. Council members were concerned about the work needed to set up the holes for grates, the maintenance, liability and cleaning of them, as they tend to collect trash and debris. Olsen said that those factors were under consideration, but was basically approaching the dty to see what help it could give in the project The city basically agreed to help clean up the area in cooperation Fire Chjef explains j,'' mu m'r. four-col- or The Duchesne West Unit of the American Cancer Society would like to notify the community about an important documentary that is scheduled to be shown oi Channel 7 KUED on April 15 at 5:80 p.m. and is entitled, Breast Cancer No where to hide. The film covers the use of mammography in detecting breast cancer. The ACS encourages women to watch this important and informative program. Book Group hosts discussion The Book Group will be having a discussion by Marie on The House of Skv on April 14 at 7 o.m. at the Duchesne lt City Library. The public is welcome. Kad-mer- ih Roosevelt Fire Chief, Mike Jensen, after having been called out with the department cm several ground dealing fine and trash fires thathave gotten outof control, offers these comments concerning fire safety. When clearing ground or ditches with controlled burning; one ofthe first things you should do is listen to the weather forecast prior to the bum. You should also check the wind and weather conditions yourself and prepan the area by preparing a he explained. Plowing a dear ana of ground between the area to be burned and when fire-brea-k, Smiths Food King and at Social Service Offices, starting the last week of April and the first week of May and it will be offering all local many positive parenting tips. Articles have been written by local family counselors and advo-- . cates and include features on such things as communicating with teens, how to discipline, single parenting and remarriage. Activities are planned statewide through out the month of April Individuals interested in activities in their areas should contact the local Social Service Office. USU Extension to host Pruning demonstration ;p fr - concerns you dont want to burn is one of the best ways to control a fire, according to Jensen. . He said that early mornings are usually the best time to burn fields or ditches, as the winds are mostly calm. It is also suggested that the fires not be left unattended and that some water or other way to put . out flying sparks or to put the fire out, before it gets out of control, be kept nearby. Jensen said that he was willing to do a inspection and offer suggestions on how to keep the fire from getting out of control, if he was requested. He was also willing, upon request, to standby with a truck, in ease the fire started getting out of hand to help bring it under control. That doesnt mean however, that the farmer or rancher setting the fire, could set it and leave the department to watch it alone, for pre-bu- them.- - uled for Aprils Child Abuse Prevention Month. The fourth annual Celebration of Youth a dinner and silent auction sponsored by the Utah Chapter for the Prevention of Child Abuse was held at the Hilton Hotel April 7. The auction raised approximately $5000, with $1500 being raised alone, just for a pair of special sports glasses donated by Kareem Abdul Jabarr. Special awards wen presented to organizations and individuals who have advocated for Utahs children either in the ana of Child Abuse Prevention or in promoting positive parenting. This years recipients wen Marilyn Sandberg; , Director of the WeberMorgan Counties Child Abuse Coordinating Council, Utah First Lady Colleen Bangerter, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a surprise recipient, Questar Corporation. April 8, 1988 child advocates and professionals gathered for ' Breaking the Chain", the Second Annual Utah Conference on: Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Keynoting the conference was James Garbarino, President of the Erickson Institute in Chicago for advanced study in Child Devel- opment Garbarino, an author of 9 child abuse related books, is also a consultant for 2020 and Good Morning America. As part of the child abuse prevention effort, the Division of Family Services will produce a magazine that will be .distributed statewide through p. Continued on page 14 Cancer documentary to be shown County-Rooseve- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month State Child Abuse Prevention Advocates are gearing up to promote a variety of activities sched- with the chamber in a special week, as well as seeing what it could do about patching chuckholes in alleys behind the business district The council informed Olsen that manpower was limited due to loss of one worker and the citys preparations for the resurfacing project on Second North starting on May 2, by moving of lines and setting up manhole areas, but that tha city would do what it could during clean-u- p week to collect extra trash and junk that was put out for pick-uclean-u- p m Jensen said that if the fire department is called out after a fire has gotten out of hand, there could be charges for calling the department out of the dty. Another problem that has caused fires recently, has been residents of the county starting trash fires in windy weather, with sparks catching outaide the barrel. A recent trash fire in Neola almost One fire, resulted in the burning of a camper shell and several thousand dollars in damage to a residence. Another fire, was apparently set by children with matches, who, according to Jensen, had built themselves a boy scout styled campfire inside the shed. Jensen said, in both cases, but especially the camper fire the children were in real danger, as thefire could had spread so fast (as those on the scene of the fire realized) that the children could have been trapped and killed. Jensen said that children, especially younger children don't really understand how quickly fire can spread, or that they could be seriously hurt or even killed. Burning to death is probably one of the most painful and grisly ways to die", he explained, and even if a bum victim survives, the scars dont go away.-- " What some people dont said, is that combustion under-stand,- he is basically an explosion". In that camper fire, that insulation liter-all- y exploded into flame, and fires like that can spread in seconds. Jenson cited a recent test done by the National Fire Protection y Association, where a typical home was burned for test two-stor- purposes. A fire was set in a trash can and the can was close enough to the endangered some local homes before it was brought under control... drapes to ignite them. The fire alarms went off after Children playing with matches is another concern ofJensens, with two minutes, but the fire was two recent fires in Roosevelt being ' spreading through most of the started by children with matches. 14 Continued on page The USU Extension will be hosting a fruit tree pruning demonstration Thursday, April 14. The Roosevelt demonstration will be at 9:30 ajn, at 458 south, 300 east. The Duchesne demonstration will be at 861 South, 100 west at the Jim Grant Home in Duchesne. For those unsure of the location, the group will be meeting at the courthouse at 1:30 p.m. to travel to the location. For more information contact Troy Cooper at the extension 33. extension at ill ly it! Headstart to hold pre-screeni- ng ,! The Ft Duchesne Headstart program will be holding their pre screening April 13, 14, and 15 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the .! old Ft Duchesne Education Building. For more information call ;;i ii 722-450- 6. .U Studded snow tire removal deadline Tha Utah Department of Transportation advises motorists that the deadline for removal of studded snow tires is April 15 for this year. Snow tires without studs can still be used, but after April 15 motorists with studded snow tires are subject to citation for a misdemeanor violation. Studded tires may be used October 15 through April 15. !;i IRS Forms are still available i f Many Utah libraries, banks and post offices continue to provide copies of federal income tax forms under a special program of the IRS, to make it easier for taxpayers to obtain forms. Forms may also be obtained by calling or from any IRS office. (toll-fre- e) If if: Arts Council to host Conference The Utah Arts council will host its sixth annual conference, Utah Visions 88 May 9, 10 and 11 at the University Park Hotel in Research Park, adjacent to the University ofUtah in Salt Lake City. Topics will cover fundraising, roles of artists and community image development, among other things. For more information contact Kristen Madsen at 533-589- 5. Diabetes education program to be held Ik': The Uintah County Brandi of the American Diabetes Association, Utah Affiliate will be hosting an education program on April 28 at 7:30 pm. on Exercise and Glucose Monitoring Machines at Akhley Valley Medical Center Conference Center to all interested persons. For more information contact Roosevelt City Recreation Department will be hosting a special low impact aerobics class to help get you back in shape for class that started that new swimsuit, with a special April 11 andrunsMonday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.inthe Academy Mall. Sign up is at the city building. There are also continuous aerobics classes Mon days and Tuesdays at the Mall at 7 p.m. For more information contact Marsha Drake at six-we- ek 722-487- 7. City Softball Registration is opening Tha Roosevelt City Recreation Department is accepting regisand Softball Leagues ranging from Kindergarten through seventh grade and up, as well as sign-u- p for Mens and Womens Softball, A, B or C Leagues. Fees are $15 for K-- 2 Mens andWomens softball $175 $20 for softball with a Sponsor Fee. Sign-u- p is at the city building April late fee after that date. For more information contact Marsha tration for Girls T-B- 3--7, T-ba-ll, HOLDING A PUBLIC MEETING Roosevelt's City Council held a public meeting with residents who live near Roosevelt Junior High School onaaproposal to make bexh sides ofthe roadfnxn Third to Fifth West on Second North a no parking" red zone. Residents expressed concern about access to their property as the alley was unimproved and virtually unusable. $ 722-460-1, Get ready for Swimsuit Time! . I 11-2- 9, Drake at 722-487- 7. ! |