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Show I Page 18 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 7. 1995 UHP officials say investigation into copter crash was flawed Moments later, according to the The fatal crash last year or NTSB report, Thome was advised helicopter radio of thunderstorms moving . .wentlv by resulted from his flying too high east. He acknowledged, the in warm weather ana his inability information, saying: "Im looking to land the aircraft safely in a at thunderstorms all around. For nearly the next seven dealing. Those conclusions of the July minutes, Thorne piloted his 1968 Hughes helicopter west SO, 1994, accident come from an model the mountains, then over back e report and an urgent and is cause summary approved suddenly radioed the National Transportation final message to the dispatcher in Vernal: "Mayday, I have a Board (NTSB). .coming into the According to a stay in the Salt problem.. Lake Tribune, UHP officials are cajiyon... below 10,000 feet, Tm ...Tm going into the claiming the federal investigators losing power relied on incomplete data and ' trees." Thome, the lone occupant, questioned the NTSB conclusions. ne pilot apparently died on impact, with Thome, 52, an and UHP veteran, had parte of the helicopter scattered been dispatched from Salt Lake about a hillside. The NTSB report says the City to Duchesne County that cause of the fetal probable to afternoon Saturday help locate was Thomes "failure to a girl who had accident wandered away from her familys altitudeclearance from the campsite. His route took him over mountainous terrain in tha Ashley surrounding terrain." Agency investigators concluded National Forest in Wasatch there was no evidence of County. mechanical failure and that there Before he reached the camp were areas free of trees near near U.S. Highway 191 south of the open drainage where the UHP Duchesne, a dispatcher informed chopper crashed suggesting him the girl had been located by a Thome could have taken urgent ground crow, so Thome prepared means to land the aircraft in a to return to Salt Lake. clearing. two-pag- e j ex-Ma- ri 18-ye- ar maintain sufficient FAUX WINTER HITS ROOSEVELT-T-he automatic sprinklers at the Roosevelt City building went on during a below freezing night last week showering trees with water which soon turned into icicles. Morning commuters wondered if winter really had struck right after Halloween. Several friends of Fern Jensen met at the Frontier Grill to celebrate her October birthday on Friday, Oct. 27th. Joining in die celebration were Ferns sister Ludy Cooper, and her niece Betty and nephew Amie and a friend. The Saturday Birthday Gub met on Oct 28th at the home of Virginia Houston to wish October Birthday Lady Fem Jensen a happy birthday month. A dinner and birthday cake were served to members and guests. Guests were LaRue Lambs daughter Trudy and Virginia Houstons daughters Peggy and Louise. After playing bridge, Fem was presented a gift from the club and was treated to a birthday song by the group of ladies. Returning home from a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada were LaRue Lamb, Jean Ponton and Teresa Harmston. Also accompanying them on the trip was Connie Bennett, daughter of LaRue. Jean Ponton entered a Halloween Costume Contest and was awarded a entry November A 11 Final at Mountain View High School, Orem, Duchesne vs. Rich, 11:30 a.m. The Eagles are 8-- 2 and Rebels 10-0. Duchesne beat Altamont, 27-1-4 and Rich clobbered Whitehorse. title at the Grantsville and Millard will battle for the Snow week last same location. In Canyon ripped games Wasatch and Delta knocked off Hurricane. The week before 2-- A 3-- A Snow Canyon pounded Uintah, 30-November 22 host Girls Basketball Opener, North Summit at Union-Al- so Kearns, November 25 Wrestling, Union at St George vs. PineView, Snow Canyon Upcoming Events NBA Basketball In Full Swing-Ut- ah pounded Seattle 1st Union home basketball game, South Summit at Union-N- ov. 29 6. prize. On Thursday, Oct 27th, the Birthday Gub met to celebrate the October birthday of Sadie Chandler. Hostess for the party was Stella Harmston, who served the group light refreshments at her home. This birthday group donated money to the Primary Childrens Hospital instead of giving birthday gifts. Forest Services revises fee for communication sites A simpler and schedule non efficient nd policy fee for communication sites on National Forest lands was System announced today by the USDA Forest Service. These usee include radio, television, mobile radio, cellular phones, broadcast translators, and paging services. "The new communications aits and policy will fee schedule a nmf . V a cross-countr- 12-pou- nd two-thir- director of marketing . . both users and Service," said Forest Service Chief Jack Ward Thomas. "Tha permits will be similar to those used in the private sector. Forest Service communication site fee schedules and those of the Bureau of Land Management will be virtually the same. Fees charged for communications sites on National Forest System lands have changed very little since 1950. The basis of the new fee structure is fair market value, which is required by law for private or commercial uae of Federal lands. The fine from currently received 6,300 approximately permitted communications site uses on National Forest System lands are substantially below the rental value received for comparable uses of private land. The rite fee schedules were developed using information gained from public responses including hundreds of industry representatives Olympic torch runners wanted for 1996 Summer Games and communication! for the United Way of tha Great Salt Lake Area. ifecauae of its history of working with volunteers, the United Way has been picked by tke relay's ACOG and official sponsor, to oversee the process nationwide. In Utah, United Way officials will work closely on the selection process with the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee which, six years from now, will be planning a relay to deliver the torch for the 2002 Winter Game. An estimated 10,000 people will participate in the relay, which begins April 27 in Los Angeles and Culminates July 19 in Coca-Col- hero-selecti- . Atlanta.' 10101 passage The 15,000-mil- e through 42 states will "present a rich sampling of American history, culture and geography," Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell said Tuesday at the White House Conference on Tourism and Travel. Applicants commercial lsnori, communication rite managers. State and local, government representatives, appraisers, and over 1,000 confirmed private land lease transactions. The new Forest Service fee schedule and policy for communications eitee wae published in the Federal Register October 27, 1995 and will become effective November 6, 1995 for now permits and January 1, 1996 for existing permits. xrii rr. - taHoll nominate in Cache Valley; offices: 7534)317 0 in Northern Utah; 1 in Davie County, in 8 Salt Lake County; in 1 central and southern Utah; in Carbon and Emery 399-558-4 292-660- 328-021- 374-258- 637-891- counties in Milford; 58& 387-555- 5 9024 in Inn County; 9 in Washington County. They also are available at Swire Coca-Col- a, 875 W. South Temple 674-593- in Salt Lake City, or by calling Forma must be sent to tha 1996 Olympic Torch Relay Torchbearer Selection, P.O.Box 6621, Maple Plain, Minn, 55593-662They must be postmarked by Nov. 30. Selections will be announced in i aeries on "Washington Week in United Nations Ambassador Alan Keys will be featured in the closing nour of the series cm November 30. "Washington Week in Review moderator Ken Bode is no stranger to politics. In 199 Bode covered the presidential election far CNN. He also covered the campaigns of 1980. 1984. and 1988 faMC. "KUED airs THE CHALLENGERS 96 as part of its commitment to bringing viewers perspective, balance,' ana analysis to help make informed voting choices," says KUED General Manager Fred Esplim "The kicks off PBff Demi an initiative to beyond sound bite journalism for, the J996 election vear." Who are the candidates running fer the presidency in 1996? THE CHALLENGERS '96, a Shortly after the accident, Rettbeig soys he flew over the g same canyons in a aircraft, but on a dear day; with very little wind. He j also encountered turbulence near the ground. Although UHP pilots are trained to fly along established roods and at lower altitudes when they can, Rettbeig believes Thorne choee what he felt was the least of several evils. "IBs problem was that he had thunderstorms all around and that may have forced him to take the mountain route instead at that along the (state) road," Rettberg save. Thanes aircraft contained no fixed-win- locator transmitter emergency (ELT which would have signaled search teams to the crash rite. UHPs remaining helicopter has since been equipped with an ELT. THE CHALLENGERS 96 airs on KUED Thursdays at 8 pm., beginning November 9. Review is a look at former Special Series," promises to give voters the. opportunity to educate themeelvee on the 'character, l philosophy and ambitions of man running for president Each of the four, hour-lonprograms will feature twoprofilea of individual candidates. THE CHALLENGERS 96 will air on 7' Thursdays at 8 p.m, beginning November 9 at 8 pm. Candidate profiles in THE CHALLENGERS 96 will open with a biographical video segment and will feature an Conducted by series hast and veteran journalist Ken Bode, interviews will explore personal and key political indudin affirmative action g KUED-Chann- down." el Sorensen 5th in forage superbowl Garth Sorensen, Roosevelt, Utah, earned fifth place in the Commercial Hay Division of the Worlds Forsgs Supeibowl. Sorensen entered the contest with DEKALB Brand alfalfa and earned an overall scare of 87.78. The hey sample was judged on forage analysis and visual factors. level, w. and Social Security. Following each interview, Bode will join three political reporters for an - roundtable discussion on the candidates and their campaign strategies. "THE CHALLENGERS 96 will givs Americans a first, look at the Republican field, says Bode. "Viewers will discover who the candidates really are. their mnar achievements in public life,, and why each thinks he ought to be president . . th Analysis MB . allowing it ample diy before bailing. Sail preparation is also important" "This contest is a great way to reward growers who produce high quality forage," commented Jim Rich, DEKALBs alfalfa product manager. "We're very proud that DEKALB growers have a winning and .history recognise the importance of using a quality alfalfa in their farming operation! According . to Rich, .DEKALB grower! earned one Division ' Championship, four Top 10 awards ana three . Finalist designations in 1995. As a Finalist using a DEKALB alfalfa variety, Sorensen will receive a cash award, a framed certificate and a special DEKALB alfalfa award. 1. UIntaIi BasIn February. Roosevelt man to face trial on drug charges A Roosevelt man has been bound over to face trial on changes that he sold marijuana to a police ' infbrtnanL Brace Anderson, 42, was arrested Aug. 8 by members of the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force after he allegedly supplied marijuana lo the undercover agenL Anderson is charged with a second degree felony count for distribution of a controlled substance within ljOOO feet of a Home Care ServIces Be 1 Ise school. During an OcL 30 preliminary hearing in 8th District Court in Roosevelt, defense attorney Bob claimed police had Breeze, entrapped his client into committing the illegaL Anderson first met the confidential informant while he was installing cable TV in his home. According to court records, die conversation allegedly led to a meeting between the informant and Anderson for the purpose of making a drag deal. A Dec. 14 hearing is scheduled for a defense motion tm suppression of evidence based on possible entrapment. Anderson remains free on bond, a trial date is pending. Stf"EXCHANGE AT0R November 9, 1995 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $750 Per Person FREE with Medicare Part Medicare Billing Available B ty 722-358- 8 v v. may themeelvee or someone else. An essay of up to 100 words must be submitted to explain how tha nominee qualifies as a community hero. Nominees must be at least 12 years old, and parents or guaraians' must authorise the participation of youths under 18. private jjiritah Basin STANDARD a, forma may be Application obtained by calling United Way off tha Governor of Tennessee Lamar Alexander and Governor Pete Wilson of California. Airing November. 16 will be interviews with Texas Senator Phil Gramm and Senator Arlen Specter of Columnist Pat Pennsylvania. Buchanan and Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana will be featured in THE CHALLENGERS 96 on Thursday, November 23. Finally. Kansas Senator Bob Dole and former ay "Heroea" are bring sought next spring to carry tha Olympic torch y oil the Utah leg of a pilgrimage to Atlanta, rite of tha 1996 Summer Games. About 80 Utahns will be selected to transport tha 8 of a torch up to mile on May 10, tha day tha flam enters and leaves tha state. Tha Atlanta Committee for tha Olympic Games (AGOG) will accept applications to participate in the relay through Nov. 30. To guality, torchbearers have to ' meet criteria that will earn them a designation as a "community hero. Selections will be baaed on an individuals volunteer work in the community, acts of generosity or kindness, displays of leadership and accomplishments that have earned local or national attention. including athletic "The whole idea is to show the Olympic spirit with local heroes many peopla whom you paaa on the street every day and not know them. This is designed to honor those people," arid Colleen Kelley, Starting . " brings viewers a first glimpse at 1996 challengers KUED November 9 However, UHP Lt, Tom Rettbeig, one of five investigators who studied the crash, believes Thoms was faced with o' more complex situation. He was not frying to land, he was frying to get out of there," says Rettberg. 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