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Show V Page 10 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. Mav 21. 1996 Duchesne Countys Last 100 Years 1 939: The Pro-Wyears, Part 2 ar By Janey Hokett In 1939, the first "complete curb" to curb asphalt paving job in Roosevelt was completed on Lagoon by the WPA. The future looked great. However, an era was coming to an end and 1939 marked the death of one of the Basins most outstanding pioneers: Simon Di liman, father of Ray Dillman. In 1939, the Standard earned the following article: Funeral services were conducted here today for one of the eldest and most colorful residents of the Uintah basin, Simon Peter Dillman, 85, who died Tuesday noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Houston of Whiterocks, ending a career' which sparkled with outstanding personal experiences and civic achievements. He was the father of Ray E. Dillman of Roosevelt, Republican gubernatorial candidate in 1936. Mr. Dillman, who was bom July 1, 1854, at Bloomington, Ind., moved to Vernal in 1877, taking up a homestead on the site where Fort Thornburg was later built. He had lived previously in Iowa with his parents, Andrew and Frances Henderson Dillman, but made the trip west alone. Shortly after his arrival in Utah, he took up teaching and was one of the first instructors to teach in Ashley Valley. He made several trips from Vernal to Brown's park on skis carrying maiL He also opened the first drug store in that section and was appointed forest ranger and supervisor when the Ashley National Forest was established. He was the first government Indian farm supervisor at Whiterocks. In 1884, he contracted to build the road from Fl Duchesne to Vernal. One of his most notable experiences occurred after the Meeker Massacre in 1879, when he and a companion volunteered to obtain release of three women held captive by hostile Indians. He was also instrumental in capturing many of the noted outlaws who infested the region during the early days. Active in every civic enterprise, Mr. Dillman owned the first lumber mill in the basin and still held, at die time of his death the record for getting the most poles out in one day... Pete Dillman was a noted big game hunter, and an excellent shot with a rifle. He served as game warden of Uintah County 1906 until 1914... Surviving are...a son, Ray E two of Roosevelt; Dillman daughters, Mrs. Belle Harmsion of Roosevelt and Mrs. Fern Houston of Whiterocks; 16 grandchildren and five Ray Dillman became president of the Roosevelt Stake and, along with Kate Killian, William II. Rupple Jr., and Dr. L. Miles, helped raise financing for the new LDS Hospital (now the Uintah Basin Medical Center) in Roosevelt which was built in 1939 at a cost of approximately 550,000. During the first year, the hospital offered a group hospital plan insurance. In the early 1970s, the county constructed the present-da- y hospital it the building and named Duchesne County Hospital. In 1995, the name was changed to Uintah Basin Medical Center. The hospital received state-wid- e recognition for operating in the black while offering its clients some of the lowest rates in the nation. It accomplished this feat by remaining a nonprofit hospital whose only purpose is caring for the needs of its people. Both the lab and the department have been commended as outstanding for a hospital this size. In 1996, the is in the process of hospital constructing a new wing. X-r- banned the sale ot new automobile tires to the public to stop a consumer rush on rubber items. People remembered the rationing of World War I and rushed to build up a supply of items they knew would become scarce.' The ban on tires was effective until December 22, 1941 when rationing was 8 imposed. World War I hadnt lasted long enough to affect all of its younger generation males, but World War II was different: It affected every family in the Basin. Anna Roberts had 8 sons and every one served in the military. Harvey Natchees, the Ute to graduate first from Roosevelt High, seemed destined to be the first at many things; Harvey also became the first American soldier to set foot in Bolin at the end of World War II. Next Week Pearl Harbor 1 fS J ed - REMEMBERING OUR MOMS A special Mothers Day program was presented to moms by Mrs. Karen Shelleys Second Grade class. It was held May 10, at Neola Elementary School. Orton requests more funding for Provo flood control Rep. Bill Orton submitted a request to secure a total of 5320,000 in federal funding for the city of Provo to enhance its flood control efforts. The funding would be used by the Army Corps of to Engineers reconnaissance complete and feasibility studies to properly protect Provo city from flood damage and environmental degradation. The reconnaissance and feasibility studies are required under federal law before actual construction can of potential flooding in Provo originates from the Uinta National Forest, the federal government has recognized its responsibility in helping Provo plan a viable and sufficient flood control project. These are the first steps in the process of ensuring that Provo has the infrastructure in dace to avoid devastating floods in the future," Orton continued. In order to protect Provo from' future flooding events, the City of Provo prepared a Master Plan that identified more than forty miles of pipes and channels needed, along with detention basins, inlet boxes and related facilities. The capital improvement project will cost a total of $30 million. The City of begin. "This funding is part of an ongoing effort between the city of Provo and the Army Corps of Engineers to prevent the devastating floods that inundated Provo during the early 1980's," Orton stated. "Due to last years success in obtaining the first installment of funding for the reconnaissance study, I am more confident than last year that I will be aUe to secure this much needed assistance. Since a sizeable portion ProvoTias identiffeTlftat part of this needed capital improvement project is due to a local drainage problem. However, $9 million of this amount is necessary as a result of snowmelt from the Uintah National Forest, which is not a local drainage problem it is a flood control problem caused by the runoff from federal property. It is expected that the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee will report a bill out of committee by June of this year. The full U.S. House of Representatives will then consider the FY 1997 Energy and Water Appropriations Act before it is sent over to the U.S. Senate for their consideration. Nineteen thirty-nin- e marked the beginning of the war years. Each week, the local newspaper carried numerous stories about German atrocities. It was simply a matter of time before America joined the European nations in war. That day came on December 7, 1941. Many Basinites were stationed in Pearl Harbor when Japan dropped their bombs. President Roosevelt declared war on a Tuesday. On Wednesday night the government United States flags and flags from VETERANS MEMQRIAL-Fif- ty each of the 50 states were raised at the Roosevelt City cemetery Saturday during special dedication ceremonies. About 500 people attended the service. The poles, flags and a special plaque were the result of volunteer efforts. The flags will be flown on patriotic holidays and whenever a veteran is buried. Used-o- il program a success in Uintah Basin the ground behind a bam or under ultimately contaminate the water supply thats used for irrigation," explains Utahs Used Oil Environmental Scientist Sandy Hunt. "When residents and fanners recycle their used oil, they're taking a step toward ensuring cleaner irrigation water leading to healthier crops," said Hunt For the collection center nearest you, call a tree may Farm operators, who generate an average of 25 gallonsAnonlh or less of used oil, are encouraged to continue to bring their used oil to DIYer collection centers located throughout the area. Such a farm operation may bring in as much as 55 gallons at a time. However, for convenience in handling, they are encouraged to One doesnt have a sense of bring in smaller quantities more frequently. humor. It has yon. Uintah Basin farmers and Larry Gelbart residents in Uintah and Duchesne Counties recycled enough used oil since July 1, 1994 to create an oil slick large enough to cover almost Apartment for Rent d of the 68,000 acres used for both counties hay crop. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 65 percent 2 Bedroom of the 200 million gallons of used, At $320 Starting motor oil generated by oil changers each year is StonerldgeUIntah dumped down sewer drains or on Apartments the ground. 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