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Show Deron Wilkerson was chosen as the new County Clerk Welcome to UBIC, One and all See various schedules ee pages -- See 1, 4, 12 The Pages 9 o Wednesday, July 31, 1991 No. 31 78th Year Gusher resident is missing Sheriff's Department asks for help -- See page 9 50 Cents 16 Pages Roosevelt, Utah Started in 1923 memories of celebrations recalled by former presidents UBIC By Aldon Rachclc J.P. May was the president of the UBIC when it was first started in 1923, and held in Ft. Duchesne. A total of 51 people have served as president of the UBIC, which was first known as Uintah Basin Industrial Convention, but is now Uintah Basin In Celebration. "What stands out most for me about last years celebration was the large number of people at the parade. There were also over 100 entries. I've never been to a parade in the Basin that large," said 1990 UBIG Schedule of Events WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Miss UBIC contest, 7:30 p.m.. Union High School. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Arts, crafts, quilt & photography show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Roosevelt West Stake Center; youth bowling, 10 a.m.; open skating, 12 noon; royalty tea, 1 p.m.; free swim, 12 noon-- 4 p.m.; softball tourney begins, parade, 3 p.m.; Welcome, posting of colors, entertainment, 6:30p.m.; teen dance, 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Horseshoe tourney begins, 8:30 a.m.; children's crafts, 10 a.m.; archery tourney, softball, tennis tournaments, open skating, 12 noon; children's games, 1 p.m.; free swimming, 6 p.m.; golf tournament, show continues. Welcome, posting of colors, entertainment, 6:30 p.m.; teen dance, 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Fun runwalk, 7 a.m.; horseshoe tourney continues, 8:30 a.m.; art show, 9 a.m.; greased pig chase, 10 a.m.; free swim competition and games, 1 1 a.m.-- 1 p.m.; open skating, 12 noon; free swim, 6 p.m.; pet show, 2 p.m.; afternoon entertainment, 4 p.m.; welcome, posting of colors. National Anthem, entertainment, 6:30 p.m.; fireworks, dark; teen dance, 10:30 p jn. T ' i ULA. & iM.. Katy Lou Barton Kimbcriy Hunt 'v UBIC president, Tom Sprouse. Sprouse also recalled hia younger days of UBIC involvement, and said, "I remember getting into a few fist fights. I didnt Btart them. I must have watered them down." Back in the 1960s hitting people with water balloons and squirt guns was a fun activity that wasnt sponsored by the UBIC Committee. Dennis Jenkins wns president of the UBIC in 1977, but the year e that stands out for him was first year of fireworks. The fireworks were used for a grand finale at the end. It began then, because 1976 was the Year. In 1976 the show cost $750. Now the cost is up over 1976--th- $4000. Continued on page 3 ts 18-yc- ar PIC looks at separating JTPA from UBAG office As the UBAG Board continues to make decisions about the management of the association of governments, the PIC (Private Industry Council) is looking at alternatives to working with UBAG on JTPA if it becomes impossible to work out an acceptable agreement with the association. Stan Anderson, a member of the PIC, has been named to chair a committee to look at alternatives, such as incorporation, naming another agency to handle the funds, etc. Meanwhile, Craig Ashby, also a member of PIC has been named to chair a committee to work on an agreement between the PIC and the League of Elected Officials (LEO) which also makes up the UBAG Board. According to state regulations, the two organisations are to jointly manage JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) However, PIC members contend they are given no say or control over the JTPA program or the director. In May, Gordon Kitchen, JTPA Director, was terminated against the wishes of the PIC. Although he was reinstated in his position, PIC members claim the UBAG Board continues to ignore them. Anderson, in a letter to Cardie Scott, UBAG Board Chair, said, "I Nine ladies will compete for Miss Uintah Basin royalty Jul 31 w - At f TOTAL not often a rear end collision totals a car, but this one did. According old Mary Wilson stopped for the traffic light to Roosevelt Police Officer, Jon Gardner, on 200 N 200 E. Hie pickup behind her, driven by Wayne Williams, 54, failed to stop, and hit her vehicle. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Wilson was treated and released at the Duchesne County Hospital. Here, firemen woik to keep spilled gasoline from igniting while EMTs extricate Wilson. REAR-ENDER-I- shot them by the softball diamond backstop next to the comer of 100 North and 200 West. We were supposed to have 600 feet clearance. We were lucky the town wasn't set on fire," Jenkins said. "We scared one fireman so badly that he crawled under the truck after the first shell sounded." The UBIC has always had excellent guest speakers and outstanding talent during the years, and 1958 was no different when Ellen Rawlings was president. "We had the late Dan Valentine, who wrote the column, Nothjhg Serious, in the Salt Lake Trit Jifet as we were getting big wind and rain storm came in and canceled the show," Rawlings said. Valentine told the audience, "Eveiyone said I was a big bag of wind and this proves it" Valentine stayed over night, and spoke to the crowd the next day. It cost money to put on a good show, and in 1958 many fund raisers were used. "We used to make ties out ofbed Bheets and dye them different colors with UBIC 1958 printed on them. We sold them for $2." Rawlings said. Ralph Shields was the president "We US, - - Holli Marshall 'l ., & Karrie McKinnon Nine girls will compete for the title of Miss Uintah Basin, tonight. The contest will be Wednesday, July 31, at 7 pm in the Union High School Auditorium. Kimberly Hunt will do a piano solo. She is from Roosevelt and the daughter of Bruce and Sandra Hunt Holly Kristina Marshall, from Roosevelt, will dance. She is the daughter of McCord and Kathleen Marshall. Sheryl Wabel, the daughter of Robert and Leeann Callister, will do a clogging routine. She is also from Roosevelt Karrie McKinnon, from Duchesne, will perform a vocal solo. She iB the daughter of Scott and Ginger McKinnon. Michelle Palmer, from Roosevelt will perform a dance routine. She is the daughter of Redge and Amy Palmer. Katy Lou Barton will perform a vocal sola She is from Altonah and the daughter of Jack and Donna Barton. Camille Holgate, the daughter of Doug and Sherrie Holgate, from Altamont will do a dance routine. Jammee Marie Hoffman, from Vernal, will do a reading. She is the daughter of Lewis Hoirocks and Theresa Hoffman. Anne Colton, the daughter of Gary and Lou Colton, will perform a reading. She is from Roosevelt Kathy Ross the chairman over the contest said she thinks it will be a good competition. "I am pleased with the girls, they are all very sweet and kind." She also said ' ' vf-- 'm., Shciyl Wabel rJj i, v ' in' JiA. Michelle Palmer Camille Holgalc -' V.ii. SMji ,i "nine-wa- y tie." Lisa Bingham and Darrin Cowan will be the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, Wednesday night the Pageant Miss Uintah Basin will reign over UBIC festivities, and will have the opportunity to compete for the Miss Utah title. She will also receive a scholarship. Buy your tickets before the pageant for $5.00 at the Attic. Admission at the door will be $6.00. worst enemies." "I am further amazed, disappointed and even hurt that after hearing Mr Rufs letter read within the UBAG meeting, absolutely no one offered a denial or apology, the only comments expressed were Mr Merrell asking Mr Ruf who the "best minds are. And Mr Adams only expressed concern was the source of the AOG leak of information. Mr Ruf was not reprimanded, his employment was extended, suggesting a vote of confidence and suggesting UBAG endorsement of Mr Rufs slander of PIG" The letter referred to was written by UBAG Director, Reinhard Ruf to Scott. The letter was dated April 18, and talked about an alleged conversation between Kitchen and Ruf before Kitchens termination. He said in the letter, "Gordon is quite sure that after he milks UBAG, that he will slip into a fine position with the PIC, for more money, an office in the Vernal area, and no UBAG scum to account to, to soil his good reputation, and the good reputations of the lofty PIC." He goes on to say, "Dealing with anyone in state or federal offices over the past four months has been very telling. Almost without exception, people laugh and assure me that trying to accomplish anything in the Basin makes me something on the continuum between stupid Continued on page S Swaseys buy Mohlmans, plan to reopen in August Doug and Sandra Swasey have made an agreement to purchase the Mohlmans Store in Altamont, and plan to reopen before school starts. vaw she thought they all deserved to win. She thought it should be a am seriously offended after hearing read in UBAG meeting, July 8, 1991, Mr Rufs letter to you which refers to PIC as the lofty PIC an honorable band of cutthroats and Mohlmans Store, which closed in May, had been serving local customers for 60 years. Although it was established by the late Glenn Mohlman, it had been run by Dee and Minnie Lue Roberts for the past 24 years. Besides carrying groceries, the store carried dry goods, including fabric, toys, appliances, and gift items. However, the new business may just stick to groceries, at least for the present time, according to Swasey. They are working with Associated Foods to get the store stocked. They may branch into a few other items, particularly toys, at a later date. Right now, though, they are just trying to get the store cleaned up and ready for stocking. "When I look at the whole thing, it overwhelms me," Swasey said. She will return to teaching school, however, in the fall, while Doug runs the store. Roberts is excited about the sale. "If theres any way on Earth that they can make it, theyll make it," she said. She hopes local people will support the store and keep it going. She pointed out that not only do the store and local customers suffer if it is not patronized, but even other businesses and jabs an threatened. For example, much of the Altamont City budget comes from sales tax receipts in the store, affecting local jobs and facilities! The future of the bank-a- nd ita employ eecould be in jeopardy as well. Swasey plana to bring many of the same staff to operate the store. help |