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Show I April 29. 1997- - Pige 11 - (Bdsiu JLifc iCIintqh Basin Standard Neola settlers then and now a sturdy bunch working the land ' To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Mormon Pioneer into the Salt Lake Valley the Uintah Batin Standard in conjunction with the Duchesne County Seeauicentennial Committee will publish etoriee detailing contribution made by thoee who eettled and pioneered Ducheene and Uintah Counties. Thoee who have hietoriee of early Uintah Batin eettlere of any religion or ethnic nationality, origin are invited to eubmit them for consideration to Shar Benton 722-2540 Norma Denver or Lori Evan 722-532- 5, 722-444- 1. By Bate Wilkerton Malnar Butler from the historical collection of Gayle Oleen Neola, and the history surrounding the early seulers which made their homes here in the wilds of the Ule Land. . The town of Neola lies at the base of the Uintah Mountains, about IS miles south of them, on highway 121 North. It is the last town going into the high Uintahs. The elevation is about 6S00 feet The 'reservation was opened up for- settlement in the Call of 1905 and in 1906. The first settlers here Issac were: Mathew Zager, Workman, William Greenhalgh, Sam Bamhurst, Thomas Wilkerson, George Yack, Ben Wilkerson, Sam Peterson, George Averett, John Wilkerson, Lem Wilkerson, Joe Peterson, James F. Woodward, Inock Woodward, WJ5. Glines, TJL Dodd, Barbara Smithson, and Peter Duncan. - There is quite a controversy about the legend of Neola. The first town was started in Packer in 1906, where most of the sealers came. They had a chinch branch from Indian Bench, and oil a church there. They built a small log cabin in which they held the fust church, by the time fall came around they had another log cabin built and ready for school on the 23rd day of Sotember, 1907. L Rose Wilkerson Malnar butler, was bom on the fustt day of school held in the new log cabin, therefore, I was the fust child bom in Packer. We had to go to Whiterocks to see a doctor. He was the doctor placed . here by the U.S. Government to care for the Indians. The distance was 10 miles which was a long trip when made by wagon. Mathew Zager Jr., whose parents lived in Packer, was bom in (he mission home in Whiterocks. He was taken care of by the mission sisters, this was in 1906. A church was organized in Packer in the upper Uintah Valley, also known as Indian Bench. It was named after an Indian who was highly respected by all who knew him, Lehi Nephi. The township began to plan tor the future education of their children, and the church which they needed to organize. Packer was about 1 12 miles east of the present town of Neola. It was called the Packer Farm. A few dwelling houses were constructed, also a small log school house, which was the fust public building in the area. The population increased rapidly and a larger school house was needed. Volunteer labor soon constructed a new and larger building, made of logs and had two classrooms. About S yearn later it was determined that a clear title could not be obtained for the Packer Farm. So the community decided to move west 1 12 miles. On August Whats With This Take Note Deal? If you have a community announcement that has a deadline with it youll find it in "Take Note, a new feature that will be on page 9 of the Standard. Because Basin Briefs are meant to advertise events that are one week away and because time is the need to advertise events now that may be months away, but for which people need to register or plan for we hare created "Take Note. Sot hey, like we said, "Take Note! i Disney Show Don't miss Stagelights Disney presentation for families and the young at heart! The talented singing and dancing group will offer their spring show to the community, Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Monday, May room. There is no charge. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in USU multi-purpo- se Free Day At Landfill On May 2 & 3 no tippage fee will be charged at the Duchesne County landfill There will be no restrictions cm the sixe of load, but hazardous materials aren't allowed Masonics Lodge and various charity recipients. Dont miss the bsrgains! The Duchesne County Library is planning to have a book sale kfey 5 10. The sale will be conducted during library hours all that week. For more information contact the library staff at -- 1. Attn: American Legion Post 64 American Legion Post 64 is holding a Appreciation Dinner Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Grill for Ralph Shields. Contact Lynn for more information. Labrum at 722-55- Women In Military Names of women veterans are needed for inclusion in the Women In Military Rmrim Mwimwwit in Wliing n n fYmtr I jIVm firiiiUingw 789-121- 1. Chamber Events Deadline Last chance reminder to get your information to the Chandler for the Community Events page for May, June & July. City-Wid- e for Cleanup Roosevelt City win provide curbside pickup Monday, April 28 through Monday, May 5 for residents north of Lagoon Street. Residents south of Lagoon Street will receive curbside pickup Tuesday, May 6 through for more information Monday, May 12. Call the city office at 722-60and regulations. Diabetes Support Group entertainment of Mail routes were put up in 1912, and in 1913, Thomas T. Wilkerson installed die first telephone in Neola, which was most welcome. "Portrait of Neola". Greenfields, and cattle ranches, Doyles BBQ and western dances. Boy Scouts and baseball players. Bastians, Qroziers, and Daryl B. Taylor Larsons sawmill, fields of hay. Thats the way we lode today. Duncans, Drarteys, and the Dyes, Alices rolls and Nettie Duncans apple pies. Windrowers, pickup trades. Baby calves, sunsets, and Lance I uric. K & Ds, Kent Olsens (that's his) All these things Neda is! Steve, the Postmaster, cedar trees, Olsens, Gardners, and oh yes, Yacks honey bees. Jensens, Henries, and chatting neighbors. Whitings, Rasmussens, and the Zagers. Loads of rocks and Horrocks cows. This is Neola. here and now. Coyotes, walkers, owls, early morning Donnas poetry and big bull talkers. Sagebrush, canals, pumping oil wells. Smiling feces and Claudes tall tales. Showdown contestants, RFD, And don't forget you and me! By Chris A Kyle Dye (July 4, 1992 Annual Fourth of July Program ywr ywa;. ALL DRESSED church. UP-Mem- bers of the dd Neda Ward are gathered together for a picture in front of the Working With the Elderly Family issues challenge: high school student who volunteers to read once a week will be leaving and will need to be replaced. "A lot of these people have had a lot to do with our community, this one small way to repay them," Susan said. 1 Take time to volunteer ByLttleeE. Whiting Susan Lemons grandfather, John Lemon, went to five at Stewarts Cedar Orest Care Center last February her family went along too. Not to take up residence at the care center of course, but to provide a service that happens to be very opportunity for them." And that, says Susan, is why she felt the need to encourage others to donate a minimal amount of their time to the elderly residents at Cedar CresL "These people want others to come in ana share their talents with them," die related. "I'm hoping we can use this as a cry for help. People can come in and share their talents for one hour." Care center residents enjoy an abundance of visits during the holiday season, but the elderly want to be thought of throughout the entire year. "They love something that makes them want to tap their toes and get up and dance," related Debbie Marshall care center coordinator. Music groups such as Sparky, Bam, LaMar and Company have all been regulars at Cedar Crest, some for several years. Gyde Chin is one of the new performing volunteers, he leads residents in a entertaining. Susan, along with her three old Wesley, children, ar old Makita and dd Colby, and her parents Boyd and Tess Lemon, go to Cedar Crest each Sunday afternoon to sing and play their instruments for those who want to listen. They recently performed an a Monday night after receiving requests from care center residents who asked them to bring their music down on a night they could dance to tunes played on piano, accordion, guitar, ukelcle, and hand instruments. The group it doesn't really e. have an official name - is getting so popular that some residents make sure they show up early for Sunday afternoons to the care the performance of folk songs and center is one time when volunteers old time favorites. who come in to share their talents "I love to see their feces light re particularly appreciated. If up when they see us came in and enough families or individuals we feel that weve made a wiled to participate they could even rotate Sundays, notes Lemon. difference," Susan commented. Was it difficult to get her kids Marshall says in addition to to go along with the idea? No, says Sundays there are other times when Susan, in feet "its opened up a volunteers are needed. When the whole new avenue for them and weather can be counted on to stay made such a difference to my kids. warm volunteers could assist Its been an important taming residents on walks. Next month the ar 15-ye- LETS Huber finds an eager dancing partner. The pair by enjoyed dancing to the music preformed by Colby's family. DANGE-Col- sing-alon- FAMILY ACTIVITY The Lemon family performs their toe tapping brand of music far residents to Stewarts Cedar Crest Care Center. "1 The Uintah Basin Diabetes Support group will meat Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at tha Uintah Basin Medical Center. Linda MgTUii.w registered Dietician will talk about food and answer questions. This will be the last meeting until September. There will be a separate group for youth at the seme time. For information call Carolyn Janett at Health fair scheduled Saturday at Union By Aldan Bachele 722-345- 9. f Cinco De Mayo Celebration St. Helens Catholic Church will celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Sunday, May 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Parrish HalL There will be a dinner. There is fee. . St. Helens Bingo Helens Bingo will be held Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Bottle Hollow Reeort! Come and by for a chariot at a jackpot! SL EARLY SCHOOL-Studen- ts, parents and teachers from the Packer School District in the fall of 1907. Effie Davis and Rose Fuller are the teachers. Horses pulled the first school house from Packer to Neola. ' just Book Sale at lack amusement as there was always something lively and entertaining going on. An amusement committee was chosen with Sam Peterson as chairman, and anyone who knew Sam Peterson knew there was something "going on." On July 24, 1913 the first public dance was held in the new dance halL Before that the dances were held- in private homes or the tiny school house. Peter Peterson played his fiddle which was the only music we had at that time. Later Jim Bames held silent picture shows. The shows and the weekly dances were die main attractions. We had baseball games and horse racing also. Home dramatics soon became popular with John Burgess managing and directing them. In 1916, Neolas first baseball team was formed under the direction of G.B. Workman and Jesse BeaL Communication'wiih outside town and cities was inadequate, as were all ocher accommodations. When Yard Sale The 3rd Annual Masonic Lodge Yard Sale will be May 2 - 8 at 100 East 100 North from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the local Masonic 722-444- 8, 1911, a meeting was held in the school house. The townsite consisted of 9 blocks with 4 lots in each block. The plat was approved and WA Kone chose the name "Neola". It is an old Indian name meaning. The Last Move" or "Move No More." (This is partly true because everyone who comes here to live like it so well, they very seldom move.) During the fall of 1912, the Packer school house was moved 1 12 miles to Neola, in time to start school on October 12, 1912. This was the first building in Neola. Miss Alice Clark and Mrs. Charies Bennett were Neola's first school teachers.. Leslie Allen started the first store in the upper region of the townsite. Thomas Wilkerson started a store soon after him in a ton a block further North. Mr. Wilkerson' moved his store in the log cabin which Alice Clark had had built. He was there a few months when he completed his own store on the 4 way comer, where the present store is still standing. Mr. Wilkerson had a full line of groceries, and dry goods, he also had a large meat rocker which he always had full of fresh meat. There were no refrigerators in those days so the fresh meat was doubly welcome. Through the years, Neola didnt The annual UJL Safe Health Fair ia scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at Union High School from 9 a.m. to 2 pan. There win be over 70 information booths on health and safety issues. The event ia being sponsored by the Uintah Batin Medical Center and the Utah Highway Patrol. Admission is free, and there will be food booths plus entertainment. Also slated are 100 free drawings and a grand prize giveaway of a mountain bike. There win be a child restraint check, and a mock disaster at 12JO p.m. A bike rodeo wfll be held, and thus youngsters are urged to bring their bikes. There will also be a Tedty Bear Clinic (bring your favorite stuffed animall Health screening are scheduled, Mood fat, etc.-- be aura to feat for blood teeth prostate cancer screening, EKG.flO; lung capacity analysis, Mood pressure, heart monitoring, glucometer, pules oximeter, therapeutic exercises, myofaacia release (massage), glaucoma screening, body Blood composition analysis-fre- e. drawa will begin at 9 un. and people should arrive fasting. Appearances will be made by and they are aa follows: health RJ . The Clown, Crash Tfest profilej (sugar, salt, kidney, liver. Dummies, Vince A Larry; Barney the Dinosaur, Trooper Smith. The ambulance and firs truck will ha on hand for people to check out Some special events will be: money dig, bean bag toes, roll cage, face painting. A fish pond will be available for children and Kid Care IDs win be available. Tasty itema such aa snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn can be purchased during the fair. |