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Show 7 T ) November Page 9 13, 1991 - (Bdsitt Life sClintqh Basin Standard Gingell Declines Seat 59 percent voter turnout results in close election at Myton City States veterans from all wars were honored during Veterans Day VETERANS DAY-Uni- ted II unifoim is draped by the American flag as a way to pay respect to all World A War Monday. who have served in the armed forces. Many soldiers who recently returned from action in the Persian Gulf were also honored. One year later veterans recall days of war in the Persian Gulf By Aldon Radicle Veterans Day was just observed November 11 and Thanksgiving Day is only two weeks away on November 28. For many veterans Thanksgiving Day is celebrated away from home in far away places. Most people have a turkey on Thanksgiving; but Johnny Bastion, who is stationed in Germany, spent his Desert Storm time in the country of Turkey. Bastian, 34, who has served in the U.S. Army for many years, worked with a transportation unit He is the son of LaRene Laris, Roosevelt and Wayne Bastian, Neola. Bastian, who attended schools in the Roosevelt area, lives now in Germany and spent his 1990 Thanksgiving in that country. Jason F. Kelly, son of Lloyd and Lee Neilsen, Neola, eiyoyed Thanksgiving last year in Alaska. He is stationed as a Radiology Technician at Fort Greely, Delta Junction. Kelly is a corporal in the UB. Army according to his father Lloyd Neilsen. Alaska and Roosevelt, Utal have one thing in common --cold, cold weather. "It is cold, but not much colder than Roosevelt. Delta Junction is located in the central part of Alaska about 100 miles from Fairbanks," said Lloyd. "It 50 gets awful cold out there-li- ke below zero. Lost year Roosevelt had 40 temperatures." According to Lloyd the biggest change is the daylight hours. During the summer there are daylight hours almost 24 hours a day in Alaska. In the winter there usually are only two hours of daylight. While one son was in Alaska another one, Lorenzo Neilsen, along with his wife, Jill, were thousands of miles away in Saudi Arabia serving in the U.S. Army through a National Guard Unit out of Salt Lake City. Both were stationed with the 144th Evac. Hospital and served as Pharmacy Technicians. They got married just before Desert Storm. Women are treated different in Saudi Arabia. They have to walk behind the men and cant go in a cafe with men. They have their own eating places," -- New Councilpersons chosen for Roosevelt Lloyd said. Lorenzo, who is a sergeant, and his wife, Jill, arrived in Saudi Arabia just after Thanksgiving in 1990 and returned in 1991. "They were some of the last to arrive and so they were Borne of the last to come home," Lloyd said. "They were stationed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and after the war ended they visited the 30 Miles of Death in Kuwait and were amazed at all of the destruction and vehicles that were destroyed." U.S. Army Sgt. Barry Bowker served 54 days while the operation was known as Desert Shield. When the air war began the name was changed to Desert Storm. He is the sem of Jim and Harriet Bowker, Roosevelt Bowker worked with the Saudi Arabian Army to upgrade their tanks and verify the units passed all necessary requirements through Fire Control Systems. "We sighted in the tanks and shot them. We made sure every thing was perfect and ready to go," Bowker said. He also shat tanks for an armor training school in Tabuk, which is the Saudi Arabia equivalent to the United States Fort Knox. Bowker spent time working with tanks, and he also has memories of Saudi Arabia that will last forever. The culture is completely different They are real friendly. Continued on page 12 It might not have shown up on the 10 p.m. news, but Myton City held an election, Tuesday, November 5, which was closer than many shite nnd national races with the number one voter getter and fifth place separated by only ten votes. The second position winner finished three votes behind first with two tying for third. Ronnie J. Mieure was the lending vote getter for Myton City at 52. Lloyd Calvert finished at 49. Wilford Conetnh and Russell E. Ciingell tied for third at 45. Connie Fillingim received 42 votes. Randy election, according to Tammy Pitt, Myton City Recorder. There wns a Menchnm, who filed for city council, moved out of Myton City. Eighty-tw- o people voted in the "I conceded to Wilford Conetah. We are members of the same party (Citizens Party). If the tie had been 59 with a member of another party I would hove made them flip a coin," said Gingell. "Wilford had already been in the council nnd he is up more on whats going on. I feel he is ns good ns a councilinen ns weve had in a long time. I know him personally. He will do a good job." Gingell wasn't pressured by any group or individual to decline the seat and he said, "I decided myself because I felt to decline-most- ly Wilford would do just ns good a job ns I could. The election wns close all the way with the top (me not too far ahead. The reason it wns so dose was that we hnd some good percent voter turnout in an election, which wns one of the closest in years. Mieure, Calvert and Conetah won seats on the Myton City Council. The tie for the final position was broken when Gingell decided to decline from being considered for the council seat. Many times coins nre flipped and straws are selected to decide an election when there is tie, but that wasnt the case in this unique situation. Continued on page 10 Doug Horrocks collects top votes In race against six Duchesne candidates By Aldon Rachclc Seven candidates were listed on the Duchesne City ballot last week, but three, Doug Horrocks, JnmeB Lisonbee and Kim "Cris" Bird dominated the election to win council Beats. Horrocks acquired the most votes at 146. Lisonbee finished second at 138 and Bird, an incumbent, third at 134. The remaining totals are: Patricia Barton, 64; Kathy Heaps, 54; Donald Jess, 49; Helen Peterson, 39. There was a 47 percent voter turnout, which according to officials was a good amount due to there not being any state or national races. Harry Fieldsted and Lynn Hansen won seats on the Altamont Town Council. DeLoy Squire, Joe Jamison and Earl Murphy won Ballard Town Council Seats. Altamont and Ballard candidates ran unopposed. Johnson Water District elections were bIbo held. Bruce Dart won Precinct No. 3 (North Myton Bench and Independence) trustee position with 15 votes. Frank H. Roberts received five and Sam N. Fillingim one. Cloyd Davis, who ran unopposed in Precinct No. 2 (South Roosevelt), received four votes. Horrocks, is a former Duchesne City Police Chiefand is currently a deputy for the Duchesne County Sheriff Department. "I didnt do much campaigning. I was gone most of the time," Horrocks said. He spent the week before the election deer hunting. "I didnt get a deer, but I won the election." Concerning a more serious matter, Horrocks Baid, "I would like to see the roads improved and the irrigation system on the southside finished. I have not been involved with the council for eight years. I hope to have some input to get the things done that need to be done." Lisonbee finished eight votes behind Horrocks and four ahead of Bird. A key to winning a council seat according to Lisonbee was the willingness to work hard for the public. "People feel I will get out and work hard to make some improvements in Duchesne City," Lisonbee said. "I would like to see the irrigation water prqject for the City finished up. Work is finished on the north side, but the southside is right now in the engineering phase. I feel it (irrigation work) should been started a year ago. There are also some rood problems and liability that needs to be addressed in some locations." Bird will be returning to the Duchesne City Council, and she snid, "Pm really excited and appreciate all the people who put me back in. We (Duchesne City) have a lot challenges facing us. The big challenge is economic development in the City. We have to do some- thing." She added, "It will be interesting working with new city council members." Last year the council contained three women, Mel Tanner, Maty Lou Ilqyes, Bird and two men, Phil Thompson, Kim Hamblin. Next January, the council will consist of three men, Hamblin, Horrocks, Lisonbee and two women, Tanner, Bird. Santa Central needs your help The RooseveltMyton Housing Authority, the Duchesne County Food Pantry and local Vista Volunteers are trying to create a hub for organizing the Christmas boxes with food, new toys, clothing and gifts for children. Anyone interested in helping can drop off If you know a needy goods to 193 north 100 east or call Central. call Santa family please 722-395- 1. Vision Screening On Monday, November 18 the Uintah Basin Health Department with foe help of the PTA, will be conducting a vision screening. Screening times for kindergartners will be from 1 am and 3-- 5 ages three and up, are also invited and will be tested in between regular classes. pm. HEAT Program begins The HEAT, Home Energy Assistance Program, will begin on November 15 for the general public. The office of Family Support or stop by the will be making appointments. You may call 722-45- 94 Office The votes are in for the elections for three new Roosevelt City Council members. With an average attendance at the polls of some 25 the citizens of Roosevelt city have elected Beverly Hansen and two incumbents Dean Brough and Dennis Jenkins. Hansen brought in some 428 votes giving her the largest number of votes with Brough receiving 373 votes. Jenkins came in third with 281 votes, only a six point margin over Alfred Stringham who received 275 votes. Bill E. Hall received 219 votes with David Sathers receiving 96. There were two write-in- s each receiving one vote they were Chad Evans and Kim Olsen. There were a total of 1,674 voters who came out on November 5. We asked each of the new council members to give us a few comments on the election. Hansen forward to completion of the new city complex, working to build our shopping district and making Roosevelt a town that we, the citizens can be proud of." "I have enjoyed working with the Mayors and council I have served with and thank those who had the confidence in my abilities to allow me to represent them for another term," stated Brough. Dennis A. Jenkins also had a few comments on his recent Tm excited to have another four years. I plan on living in and working for the community. What Ive seen has been good and Im excited to work another four years for the dty. I appreciate the people who gave me their support" Driver takes unexpected journey thru open field An accident involving a Target Trucking vehicle resulted in a truck taking an unwanted trip through sage brush, Wednesday afternoon, November 6 two miles northwest of Roosevelt According to a report filed by Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Jock Peterson a truck, which was being driven by Don R. Birch, Altamont, 58, left the Bluebell Road at approximately 2:45 p.m. The vehicle, which was east bound on the Bluebell Road, left the road on the southside and continued 500 feet through a field that contained a number of shallow ditches. The driver was unable to advise investigating officer, Peterson, as to the cause of the accident, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. Birch was transported by ambulance to the Duchesne County Hospital where he was treated for bruises and abrasions. The journey off the main road resulted in only $70 worth of the damages to foe vehicle, which remained right side up during the accident. 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar The Community Presbyterian Church, Faith Lutheran, and St Helen Catholic Church CCW (Council of Catholic Women), will sponsor their second annual Holiday Bazaar. The Bazaar will be held at foe American Legion Hall in Roosevelt on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Lions Annual Holly Fair The annual Roosevelt Lions Club Holly Fair will be held at the Rock and Roll skating rink November 22 and 23 from 11 am to 9 pm on friday and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday with plenty of free parking. If you need more information about this years event 4 or Tom Nordstrom at please contact Lee Bennett at 722-228- 3. 722-465- Conference Seminar The County Government and Federal Lands Conference Seminar will be held at the Western Park at 350 East 200 South in Vernal on Saturday, November 23, from 9 am to 4:45 pm. is due by November 20 and will be $30 for single and $40 per couple. Registration at the door will from 9 am and will be $45 single and $55 per couple. For more information call Glen McKee 8-- said, "Im just delighted! Im looking toward positive and exciting things for Roraevelt. I would like to thank all the wonderful people who have come forward to support me and contributed to my victory." "A quote comes to mind from my friend, the late former Governor Scott Mathesons inaugural remarks:," said Hansen. "Elective public life is something we move into...then out of. It is not an occupation . It is a fragile moment in a persons life when trust and confidence are placed." Hansen went on to say, "It is my pledge to each of the 428 people who voted for me and to all the citizens of Roosevelt to see that their trust and confidence in me is well placed. I cant wait for Janu- at 781-077- 0. Dos Workshop at UBATC workshop designed to teach DOS, will be held on November 21 and 22 from pm at the Roosevelt UBATC. The 3 cost will be $35. For more information call or A two-eveni- 722-452- 789-194- 2. Dance Regional Single Adult will be Any wacky or flamboyant "nerd attire just right for the Regional Single Adult Dance to be held on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 pm at foe Moon Lake Electric building. For further informaAnnette Mitchell 722-265- 9 tion call Doug Prescott 353-455or Rosalie Hulet 8, 722-584- 1. Public Health Board Meeting The Uintah Basin Public Health Department Board of Health Meeting will be held November 20, 1991 at foe Frontier Grill in ary!" Dean Brough commented on his recent victory, "The paBt four years has been a learning process for me. I have come to appreciate the time and effort that many citizens and employees of Roosevelt City do to make Roosevelt the town that we live in and raise our families." He went on to say, "I am looking of Family Support Roosevelt at 12 noon. Quilt Club Meeting ROUGH RIDE--- A truck, which was driven by Don R. Birch, Altamont, ended up in an open field near the Bluebell Road. Birch was transported to the Duchesne County Hospital. Ameeting for the Quilt Club will be held on Ties day, November 19 at 7 pm in the Moon Lake Building. Roberta Jones and Agnes Pritchard will demonstrate new techniques. 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