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Show T I January 23. 1996- - Pam i i 11 Basin Life Uintah Basin Standard Deaths Have Left A Huge Void Sentencing of drunken driver fails to mend broken hearts of families By Mary Jana Page "No aentenoa could ba stiff enough to recompense fir the devastation Patrick Conarty caused in the three untimely deaths of our loved ones, nor for the trauma he caused our family," said LeiAn Snyder, mother of ar old Rocky Snyder, one three members of the same family killed when a drunken Conarty got behind the wheel on Oct 6. Earlier this month Conarty received the maximum sentence possible for three counts of automobile homicide which he 16-ye- pleaded guilty to - three consecutive terms of 5 years in the Utah State Prison. collision on The fatal Hilltop just east of Roosevelt claimed the lives of Lori Jo Richman Cuch, 20; Chuancey Gale old eon; and J. Cuch, her Rocky L. Snyder, Cuchs nephew and the eon of LeiAn and Ray Snyder, of Neola. Four other children, including old daughter Shanice Cuchs Bonaparte, and her nephews and old Lance, nieces old Leesa old Layne and Marten sen, were seriously injured in the accident, suffering head injuries and broken bones. One child will require follow up surgeries to correct several bones that were shattered. Were all definitely glad the trial and sentencing is over," continued LeiAn related. "And, we are pleased with the maximum sentence. But no sentence could make it better." In recalling the events that followed the horrible accident last year, LeiAn said she was the one who intercepted a phone call which had been intended for her mother. They called mom to tell her that Lori and her baby had been killed in an accident They said my two nephews and nieces were at the hospital, but that someone else was still trapped In the vehicle. They thought it was my other sister, Lana," explained Snyder. 0-- two-vehic- le 10-ye- ar ar "My initial thought was T have LeiAn said emergency response to be strong for bum because we at the scene tola her personnel had just lost my brother Ladd and that once Rocky had the twisted my sister Lisa, metal lifted from around him he she continued. Her sister Lisa had thanked thoee who him. lost her lift in a car accident near The teenager died ahelped snort time the same location on West later. Highway 40 where Lori had just Synder takes some comfort in lost hers. the fact that the life which was "My memory and time lost will result in saving the lives sequencing of the events that of other accident victims. Due to followed are not dear. I remember Rocky's death the city felt an being in the hospital when Lena urgency to purchase updated walked in. I was glad Lama had extrication equipment, and not been in the accident but then I launched a campaign to raise the realised that my son Rocky was funds. involved." "I am so glad that the city was Rocky had been trapped inside able to purchase the newer of the mangled station wagon for extrication equipment since the about an hour befors he was freed. accident," expressed Snyder. "The Hie rescuers worked feverishly, newer equipment might have but didn't have the proper saved Rockyx life. extrication equipment to get him Continued on page 18 out any faster. . Duchesne County schools covered well by nurses By Mary Jane Page said, "The Duchesne County School District has a contracted school nurse program in place, which is excellent. Also, (CASH), Throughout the state of Utah there is currently an average of one school nurse for every 9,200 students. In the Duchesne County School District, however, with 13 schools located throughout the comparatively expansive rural area, them are two nurses working 20 hours each far the 4,648 total enrolled students. This overage of one nurse for less that 5,000 students pleases the Utah School Nurse Association. The association is currently toying to get a School Nurse mil passed in the current session of the Utah Legislature to implement a ratio of one registered nurse per 5,000 students. The measure would be' funded jointly through the school districts, health departments, and through state incentive programs. Linda Abel, a nurse consultant for the state's Child. Adolescent and School Health Program the nurse to student ratio is exemplary. "If you look how spread out the schools are in the district, the school nurses are doing well in keeping up with all they need to do in the schools," commended Abel. The two nurses employed through the district are Juanita Allen, RN, who works 20 hours per week tar six schools on the countys west side and Marilyn Steinmetz, LPN, who also works 20 hours per week for the seven schools on the county east side. Steinmetz says the passage of the School Nurse Bill wont threaten her position because she is a LPN and not an RN. "At the last School Nurse Association meeting I attended, it was explained to us that those with a LPN degree could still provide school nursing services, out would need a registered nurse to review and sign all documentation," explained Steinmetz. "This will pose no problem, as Juanita Allen, who is an RN already works for the district" Free Tax Counseling The AARP is again sponsoring free tax counseling for the elderly and low income families in the area. Volunteer counselors will help you prepare your taxes. Contact the counselor nearest toyou: Port Duchesne, 8 or WUta Crambo at Roosevelt, Ralph Shields at Mark or Melinda Hicken at Vernal, Vonda Lee Curtis at Fruitland, C. Boyd Murdoch Duchesne, Edythe Larson at 722-484- 722-924- 0; 789-171- 9; 722-381- 0; 738-233- 2; at 548-232- Centennial Balls Don't miss the Centennial Balia at USU in Roosevelt from 8 p.m. to midnight, January 26 fin: adults and January 27 for high school and college students. Period dress welcome but not required. There will be a floor show and refreshments will be served. There is a fee. Music Man Musicians are being recruited for a pit orchestra fin1 the Basin West 2000 Fine Arte Council production of "The Music Man, scheduled for late level musicians are required for the small April. 9 ensemble. Anyone interested should contact Brian Gibson at for further details by Monday, January 29. Auditions will begin immediately afterward. Semi-professio- 722-284- American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 has made plana for a Valentine luncheon, bazaar, and bake sale to be held February 14. The proceeds from this event will sponsor girls who will attend Utah Girls State in June. The luncheon will be served from noon to 3 p.m. Federal Crop Insurance The date has passed for purchasing insurance on wheat, but you can still purchase CAT coverage on corn, barley or oats until March 15. For producers who had insurance last year, you will automatically be covered for 1996, but will need to pay the $50 per crop fee by the 1996 crop reporting date. To be eligible tar the 1996 Wheat and Feed Grain program, a new farm operating or owner loan, or a commodity loan, fanners must have at least the CAT level of insurance. Turning Points Conference The Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center and Turning Point want conference to remind you of this motivational and "Add Life to Your Living being held Friday, January 26, at 1100 E. Lagoon, Roosevelt It will feature several speakers and seminars. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Public Input On Deer Herds The Regional Wildlife Advisory Council has draft management plans for deer herds on hunting unite in the Uintah Basin, available to the public through the UDWR Regional Office, 152 East 100 North in Vernal. The Council will take verbal comments during their next meeting on January 29, at 7 p.m. in the Utah State Extension Building, 1680 West Highway 40 in Vernal. Girl Scout Leaders The monthly meeting for Girl Scout leaders will be Wednesday, January 24 at noon at the Gingerbread Hsus in Roosevelt DHS Funniest Home Videos Duchesne High School student government will sponsor a "Funniest Hone Video Assembly in March during school. So start digging out those old home movies. .There will be cash prizes. Steinmetz, who has worked aa a LPN for 26 years, plans to retire in about four years, roughly the time it would take to return to college to obtain her RN degree. Steinmetz and Allen an kept busy as school nurses. They teach the maturation classes to middle school students, make sure immunisations an current for each student, do eye exams, teach specialized health dosses, attend to immediate health concerns when possible, as well as attempt to meet the rapidly changing health needs of the schools ana students. "This year we will be emphasizing a hare plan program in the district which will raa flag the health care needs of students with problems, such as seven food allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc.," etated Steinmetz. "This will be a big prqject this year." Governor Michael Leavitt recently signed a proclamation dedaring January 25th as Utah School Nurse Day. This day is set aside to honor and jnibtidy recognise school nurses for their work and dedication toward the health promotion of school aged children in Utah. Commission announces toll-frvolunteer line ee In an effort to further promote volunteerism,on the Utah Commission SURROUNDED IN LOVE BY FAMILY MEMBERS The late Rocky L. Snyder, center, is pictured with Jus cousins and brothers during a family celebration at Easter. Also pictured are bottom left to right: Cleve Cuch, Riley Snyder. Center left to rignu Shanice Bonaparte, Ryan Snyder and Rocky. Top left to right Dimetri Wopsock, Kyriea Cuch, Chastie Wopsock, Ray Snyder and Rhoades. Dusty Duchesne Countys last 100 years Myton: Utahs sacrifice to patriotism By Janey Hokett When the reservation opened, Myton was one of three original townships established far the reservation by the towns and its very possible that they were completely accidental. 'Die true story of Myton involves not dishonor, alcoholism, or disobedience, but U.S. patriotism, government loyalty, betrayal, government It quickly expanded and newapapen were prophesying that Myton would someaay rival Ogden and Provo on the Wasatch Front. With three banka, a pool hall, churches, and .an opera house, Myton soon became the business and recreational center fir tiie reservation. Plane were made for the Pikes Peak Railroad to come through Myton mi its way to the Waaatch Front So, with such a great start, what happened to Myton'e dream of becoming a metropolis? There are many stories about the decline of Myton. One is that the town burnt down after refusing to obey admonitions by an LDS Church authority to quit drinking. -- However, Prohibition bad come into effect in 1911; the saloons were dosed down and individual drinking was no worse than that on the Wasatch Front. There was no reason for Myton to be tingled out There wore several fires, but they occurred much later. Most of the fires occurred during and after World War 1, if there were other than "natural causes" far the fires, it seems more likely that they were the result of the desperation of businessmen trying to collect insurance. However, fires were a natural danger in early frontier and individual desperation. When the U.S. entered World Wnr 1, the war was expected to lost at least two or three years. In order to supply the army, Wilson established the "Agricultural Army of Uncle Sam" and announced that all farmers were automatically being enlisted. Farmers were required to lake a census of everything they had and turn it in to officials. Propaganda was used to discredit any farmer not "doing his part." Agricultural Loan Banka were established and local banks were strongly encouraged to support local farm expansion. Farmers were pressured to borrow and do their utmost to provide grain, cattle, and produce for the army. Artiiles in the local newspaper ridiculed farmers unwilling to expand and help in the "fight against the Kaiser." Local officials called these conservative farmers "traitors, accusing them of aiding the Germans. Duchesne County farmers borrowed, expanded their acreage, and bought more equipment and seed. Large crops were harvested and some farmers in Utah made a rural farmers, profit. Many were too far from however, transportation to get their crops to market. Duchesne Countys agricultural community fit in tills later classification. Since the plans fix: the Pikes Peak Railroad had fallen through, the nearest shipping point was Price. Farmers .drew numbers to see whose crops would be transported and in what order. Many were forced to store large surpluses, hoping for better luck in next years drawing. That didnt happen, however. The next year the war ended and there was a nationwide surplus. Loans were called in and farmers began to go under. Duchesne County farmers had given their all. Because of its war efforts, Utah had gained the reputation of being one of the most patriotic states in the nation, but Utah farmers paid a high price for that reputation. Eventually, tha throughout the banka and businesses in Myton that catered to the farmers ala went under. (This was a pattern occurring rural UB). Roosevelt and Duchesne took over aa the business and entertainment centers of Duchesne County. Myton will forever be a fascinating story of frontier life. It had everything going for it except the railroad which would have served as a lifeline. Its demise was the result of patriotism, a response to its nations call-n- ot alcohol or rebellion. Next week: Alexander, and Altonah. Alexanderville, Thanks to those sending in stories. Keep them coming! Two incumbents nominated to run for Moon Lake Electric Board of Directors Vnnn Lake Electric officials reported that during the past week, the Association held two District Nominating Meetings for upcoming director elections. In District 1, members nominated of Tom Thacker incumbent Upalco, while members in District 6 nominated incumbent Randy Vincent of Jensen. Members within these two districts who would like to seek election can be placed on the ballot by following petition requirements calling for 50 or of district more signatures members. A petition must be received by the Cooperative not less tlian 45 days prior to the March 16, Annual Meeting, Candidates will be voted upon only by members who reside within the districts where an election is being conducted. In addition to the business of nominating candidates for director portion., members heard an , update from Moon Lakes General Manager, Grant J. Earl, who reported that the Association enters the new year in a strong financial position. Earl commented that the Association does not anticipate any changes in tha present retail rate structure. Moon Lakes last retail rate increase to its membership was in the summer of 1985- - Earf pointed out that the electric utility industry is facing competitive pressures and that Moon Lake is working closely with its wholesale power suppliers to position the Association to compete in a changing industry, Earl encourages members to plan to be in attendance at tha Annual Meeting on Saturday. March 16, where tha members will be given a complete report on the condition of tha Association. This years meeting will be held at Union High School. Details of the meeting and association activities will be shared with the public in y, Volunteers number announced a new toll-fre- e Utahns can call to find service opportunities. The new number, has a very unique function. An innovative system connects callers with their local Volunteer Center. For example, when someone from Utah County dials in, this automated system will reroute his or her call directly to the Provo Volunteer Center. With six centers around the state-- in Logan, Ogden, Bountiful, Salt Lake, of the Provo and Price-m- ost general population will be serviced. Callers from outside one of the specified areas will be routed to the Commission office for ftirther assistance. "Far the avenge Utahn who has had limited contact with his or her local Volunteer Center, this new number will offer a means of introduction to the Center and its many services," said Michael Call, call-routi- - executive director of the Commission. "This hotline is ideal far any person or group looking for a service prqject that beat matches their wants and needs." Utahns will see the new number in a variety of locations, including television advertisements, billboards, vidrca and posters. RUSTLING UP SOME GRUB --Cowboys Doug Jenkins (left) and Jake Henderson mosey into Roosevelt Friday during their day off school to pick up a bite to eat at the drive-u- p window at Subway. |