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Show r r Page 16 - IJINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 10. 1991 State veterinarian urges pet vaccinations in Utah With a West Valley City, Utah, girl being bitten recently by a rabid dag; the incident should have flashed a warning to owners of pet dogB and WMm old West Valley girl, authorities killed and tested the dog. It showed is positive for rabies, and the-girreceiving a painful series of shots to prevent the deadly disease from affecting her health. "These are the kinds of diseases we are most concerned about-tho- ee that spread from animals to humans," Dr. Marshall commented. Those that mainly occur in domestic animals, such as brucellosis in daily cattle, we can control more easily. But a disease like rabies, which is Bpread by wild animals, is harder to control-- we cant vaccinate all the wild animals." "The best protection is to teach your children not to pet or handle strange animals and to vaccinate your pet dogs and cats, which are the ones your children are around most of the time," the state official pointed out. l cats. That warning, Utahs state veterinarian cautioned today, is to get your pets vaccinated against rabies. Rabies usually Bhows up in warm weather, said Dr. Michael Marshall, state veterinarian with the Utah Department of Agriculture. Although keeping pets indoors is a good precaution, it probably isnt enough, he added, since the disease can be carried by animals other than dogs. Raccoons, skunks and bats are among the carriers that could infect pet dags and cats. And even though an effective vaccine is available, void animals obviously arent inoculated and can keep the disease going in an area. After a stray dog bit an r- wl c e The sounds of the Union High School Marching Band echoes throughout the streets of Roosevelt in the early morning hours on weekdays. 'Die Band is practicing for their summer parade schedule. They appeared in the 4th of July parade in Vernal and the upcoming parades include Days of 47 on July 24th, Altamont parade on July 27, UBIC on August 1, International Days Parade in Price on August 10 and the Duchesne County Fair Parade. Watch for the Union High School Marching Band in the Days of 47 on Channel 4 and 5. They have been assigned number 113. Brad Collins is the director and he and all the band members deserve applause from the entire community for a job well done. The band is complete this year with a flag team accompanying them. Elaine Collins and Barbara Crazier have done a fine job helping with the flag team. VaLoy Esauk of Las Vegas, has been visiting in Roosevelt for the past two weeks with her brother The Uintah Basin Standard will be taking applications for a Part-tim- Union High Marching Band the Howard Her husband, Blake, aln visited 2 days before taking her home Saturday. Gene Bell, Mary Bell, James Bell and Louise Foote went to a Bell Reunion in Maeser Monday or and sister-in-la- w Reynolds. Typesetter. Must be able to type 60 wpm in Hamblin, Delmar and Barbara Hamblin, Rieta Hamblin, were in attendance. A reception was held the same night in Salt Lake. The do brought Jeremy Behunin to stay fallowing evening an open house with his grandmother Marion A. was held at the Moon Lake BuildBehunin. Louise enjoyed the Pow ing in Roosevelt. Prior to this, Wow. They went on to see "Riders Duane and Alice hosted a dinner in the Wind" as part of the Outlaw for the grooms parents, Mr. and Trail Festival in Vernal. Louise Mrs. James Gurtson and sons, Bill especially enjoyed the play as she and Barry, and a sister, Annett personally knows "Oray Harris" of and family. Craig, who testified at Aim Bassett's The Max Nelsons have a new trial. granddaughter, bom to O.B. and Margaret Oberhansley great and James Evans, June 17, Danya of Salt Lake City visited with in The little miss was Springville. Margarets parents, Thure and named Tamra Janiel. Maternal Lillian Carlson last week. are Eric Nelson, Thelma Barker returned home last grandparents and Joan Nelson, Montwel. Heber, week after spending eight months Great Melba grandmother, in Salt Lake City visiting her son, Roosevelt. Prentiss Barker and family. Boyd and Dorothy Powell and Carol Williamson, daughter Julie and Fontella Tomlinson Harry and Wilds MacKnight of Vernal, motored to the Provo Temple visited at the home of Marion A. for three session. Friday Behunin in Roosevelt last week. The Lott Powell family reunion Jim Larsen and sons of Soap Lake, was held in Altonah Saturday, Washington, and Orville and Larry June 30, at the James and Vida of Kennewick, Washington, visited Clark park. Loene Nelson, daughwith friends and relatives in the ter Carla Atwood and family. Salt Roosevelt area last week. came for the reunion, and Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eichhom of visited with her dad. There were 60 LaMesa, California, visited at the home of Marion Behunin last attending. A new family moved into the Dan Sunday. Mrs. Eichhom was the Roberts home. Mr. and Mrs. Colformer Madge Johnston. Madge lived lins and five children. He is the in the Uintah Basin from 1947 to band teacher for the local schools. 1990. Ashell and Wayne Fowler and Phil and Delores McKowen of Salt from Oklahoma is here visitLake City have been visiting over boys her mother, Joann Nelson and ing the weekend with friends and other relatives. relatives in the Roosevelt area. Some of the at the Max Lawrence and Laura Pike enjoyed Nelson home company the past week were a visit from their daughters and Lyn and Marie Mowers, Layton; families over the July 4th weekend. Danyal Evans and baby, Spring- eiyoy the beautiful scenery at Flaming Gorge. Louise McKenna of Craig, Colora- Eld-ridg- Tuesday. Leonard Carlson, nephew of Thure and Lillian Carlson and his friend from Anesta, Sweden, visited the CarlBons during the 4th of July holiday. The Carlsons took their guests to Dinosaur Monument and while here, they also enjoyed the 4th of July Pow Wow in Fort Duchesne. They traveled on to WordPerfect Applications can be picked up at the Uintah Basin Standard 268 South 200 East in Roosevelt Ruth Hamblin and Ila Larsen went to Salt Lake Friday to attend the wedding of Holly Hamblin and Craig Gurtson, in this Jordan River Temple.Duane and Alice Hamblin, parents of the bride; Matthew e, Wade Jcsscn Former local man to judge Showdown Local officials of the True Value-GMTruck Country Showdown this week announced that Wade Jessen of Radio Station WSM, Nashville, is one of the judges for competition to be held July 10 in C Vernal. Jessen is a native of Altamont, and began his distinguished broadcasting career at KNEU in Roosevelt At age 18, Jessen moved to Salt Lake City, and Radio Station KSOP, where he garnered impressive ratings, playing country music dong the Wasatch Front Jessen is a past nominee for the CMAs "Broadcast Personality of the Year" award, and will be guesthosting KNEU Radios morning show during the week of the local bcuid competition. His parents are Gary and Rosalee Jessen, Alta- who are cousins of Nola. They also visited other relatives. Harry and Fontella Tomlinson spent a couple of days in Salt Lake visiting and helping their grandson, Spencer Tomlinson celebrate his birthday. He is the son of Jerry and Marie Tomlinson. Penny and Bob Shaw attended an award dinner hosted by Chevron in Vernal July 3. Bob received a cash award for submitting an idea which was used. mont According to sources at WSM, Jessen will make his debut as one of the emcees of the world famous Grand Ole Opry, later this year. Its Deere Season. That means the outstanding quality and performance of John Deere lawn products aft at the best prices of the year. Visit your John Deere dealer soon to get the best for less. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Giles and Tanna Giles and Lacy Giles of Shirts, Texas are visiting in Ta-bio- na fin a month. Mickey evans hosted a dinner and get together at her North Fork Cabin Monday. Those present were Dixie Hardman and Sherrie Defa and Norma WagstafT and Jackie Webb of Tabiona and Nadine Cooley of SLC. Reid Turnbow had a gall bladder operation at Cotton Wood Hospital on June 20th. He returned home . Use your John Deere Credit Card week. 722-367- 9 OR West Hwy. 40 Availability subject to approved credit. the next day. Mr. and Mrs. Yoahon Defa and family of SLC visited Mr. and Mrs. Alf Defa and family on Sunday. The WagstafT Reunion was held last Sunday at Lagoon. Those from Hanna and Tabiona who attended were: Heidie Gines and family, Iodona Defa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lefler and family, Enid WagstafT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee WagstafT, TnTie Curry and family and Sheila Defa. Mr. and Mrs. Lee WagstafT spent a couple days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Buck Moosman in Vernal last week. They also went fishing at Flaming Gorge while there. The Parley and Pearl Turnbow Reunion was held at the Tabiona Town Building Saturday. Out of town guests were Bill and Edna Nickels of Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Myron White and family. Steve and Lila White of SLC, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pickett of Gunnison, Mr. and Mrs. Boyde Turnbow and family, Mr. and Mrs. Parley Turnbow and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Turnbow and family, Rex and Carole Stallings, Marva Anderson and Marsha Harmon and family of SLC. They all enjoyed a pot luck dinner, program, dance and hay ride. Reid Turnbow was master of ceremony. Noma WagstafT, Terrie Curry and Shelia Defa attended funeral services for Peggy Peterson in Spanish Fork on Friday. Kristy Casper and Ryan Jones of St George came home for a few days.' Hazel Defa and Maxine Penrod went to Provo Monday where they visited Edith and Betty Sweat Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curry went to SLC Friday and visited Mr. and Mrs. David Curry and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Curry in Spanish Fork. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Coons visited Mr. and Mrs. Ken Amen for a 1 -8- B 00-535-BIG - Roosevelt, Utah A |