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Show yffrrrrrp Bemnis. She had to spend another day back in the hospital. She is the one that had a bad stroke. Portor Morrill celebrated his birthday last Thursday. He was the ripe old age of 98. Both he snd Lydia had lot of company and friends this lest week. Florence Smith of Duchesne has been over in the Roosevelt hospital for several days. I m, Pauline Winkler Shana Loemcher - 454-19- 7 During the annual Ward a.m., Monday, January 26 at the Ballard LDS Church. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park under the direction of the Hullinger-Olpi- n Mortuary. Confer- Jennie Merkley has been in the Utah Valley hospital in Provo now for several days. She had her right hip replaced and several other miner things done. Helen Neilsen of Bridgeland had a sister Zeda Brady in Provo who had a very bad stroke on this last weekend. Helen and some of her family drove out on Monday Jan. 12 to visit with her. Bill and Veva Tollefson had their granddaughter Kristin ft Jeramey Oaks ofV emal over on Friday Night and spend the night with them. Dean and Pam Peterson had a big family get together on Saturday, Jan. 17 at their home up Strawber-ry- , Bruce and Darlene Tollefson had their son Brad and Cami Tollefson and their son Taylor of Murray out to spend the night with them. Darrin and Anna Brown and their two little sons and Jerrylynn Tollefson all of Vernal spent the weekend with her parents the Dean Petersons. The Bridgeland Ward has a couple Glen and Etta Forsyth that comes out here and feeds cows for their son for two months during the winter. When they are here they attend the Bridgeland Ward. Roger and Vickie Fitzgearld of Bridgeland has had their daughter Kristie Kennington and her two small sons of Logan out for the ence held Sunday, Jan. 18, the Bluebell Ward bishopric was reorganized under the direction ofthe Altamont Stake Presidency with Stake President L. Robert Marshall presiding. Bishop F. Theodore Happen with first counselor, Monty Bolton, and Jack Wood second counselor were released. Sustained as the new bishop is Kelly Bruce Goodrich. Selected as counselors are Jan Rob- erts, first counselor with Curtis Miles as second counselor. Executive secretary is Duane U. Winkler, membership clerk Kurt W. Loertscher, financial clerk, Steve Dunsmore. Outgoing clerks were Calvin Powell, Ward Clerk, Jan Roberta, Financial Clerk and Alan Parry, Membership clerk. Howard 0. Jenkins was released as the Executive Secretary. Elder Jordan Witbeck, son of Daniel and Jeneal Witbeck has been called and has accepted a mission call to serve the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaSaints in the Italy Milan Mission. His entry date to the Mission training Center in Provo is March 18. Jordan is the y second grandson of Gerald and Glenda Huff who will be serving as a missionary from the Altamont Utah Stake. Elder Chris Huff ofthe Lake Fork Ward, son of Michael Huff and Lynnette Provost entered the mission training center Wednesday, Dec. 17, to serve in the Wash- Patrick Bud Markey P. -- Zola Spencer35M52" Grandparents Dean and Dale Crosier had the pleasure of tending their grandchildren while Randy and Laura Crosier along with Randys brother and wife Dan and Jodie flew to Miami Florida, from there taking a cruise to the Bahamas for two days. A group of Islands of South East of Florida, returning to Miami they spent two days sight seeing before flying home reporting they all had a wonderful trip. Alice and Evan Olsen left Monday morning Jan. 12 for Helper on the Amtrak passenger train, they travelled to Reno Nevada and spent three days, returning home reporting they had good time. Glen and Barbara Pratt travelled to Arisona and spent a week with their daughter Glenda and Mark Washburn and family, returning home on Monday, Jan. 19. with Connies friend, Charlet Killough. They came back the next day and brought Connie's friend back with them She will be spending a month with Connie. Overda Hayes Cerfew was over to Verna last Sunday where she spent the day with her daughter, Sherry Swenson Eric married SharLynn Remington and later divorced. He was a devoted father to his two children, Jason Matthew and - There needs to be several corrections made to the Uintah Basin Standard printed Jan. 20. My apologies to all concerned. The article states the Kay Mitchel visited here but her real name is Kay Mitchie. Also, Arvil Brown celebrated her January birthday and not April Brown. And that incorrect spelling showed up in two articles. In case there was a misunderstanding on Ron Brown and his sister Vickie Ron lives in Spanish Fork while his sister Vickie resides in Fillmore. -- Samantha Shantel, taking them fishing, boating, camping, biking, skiing and including them in gatherings with his extended family. He loved fishing, plays, musicals, ballets, music, reading, using his computer and especially mountain biking. He shared these interests generously with family and friends. He is survived by his children of Altamont and their loving mother SharLynn; parents o Independence; his brothers Ronald M. (Marianne) Swenson, West Jordan; David (Margo) Swenson, Independence; sister, Lisa (Randy) Shepherd, Bountiful; 7 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends Kenny & Karen White, Don Hunter ethics course offered Anderson calendar Card Of Thanks 10th ANNUAL UINTAH BASIN WATER CONFERENCE Western Park February 3 & 4, 1998 Vernal, Utah Sponsored by Convention Center 300 East 200 South VERNAL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WATER & POWER COMMITTEE - Fax (435) 5 (435) 789-13789-135- 52 1 1 :00 a.m. 12:00 noon 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - Sponsored by Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying 8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION LUNG!: Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber President, Scott Rhees conducting Guest Speaker: Steve Romney Introduction by Gayle McKeachnie OPENING SESSION Keynote Address: Larry Anderson, Director of the Division of Water Resources Subject: The Challenge at Glen Canyon It's History and Future " 9:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION BASIN PROJECTS 1. Red Wash Dam - Mike Collins 2. Tyzack Aqueduct Reach III - Dave 10:00 a.m. 1 0:40 a.m. BREAK - Sponsored by PSOM AS & Associates :00 a.m. CLOSING GENERAL SESSION - Uintah Basin Water Quality Management Plan - Jim Christensen, Division of Water Quality and Sue Wight, Dinosaurland RC&D BREAK - Sponsored by Bowen Collins & 3:20 p.m. GENERAL SESSION MORE BASIN PROJECTS 1. Leota Bench - Jay Franson 2. Sadlier Draw Dam - Dee Hansen 3. Duchesne County Conservancy District Larry Ross 4. Ashley Creek - Cloyd Harrison Suzanne Flory, Division of Water Resources, will conduct a "WATER FAIR" at Discovery Elementary School, involving over 400 fifth grade students. GENERAL SESSION rhere 6:00 p.m. SOCIAL - Sponsored by The Engineering Group Hosted by the Vernal Dinah Mites 6:30 p.m. EVENING SESSION Welcome and Opening Remarks by Ken Aycock, Chairman of Water & Power Committee Invocation - Albert Neff Introduction of Guests - John Beaslin Ranch Dinner - Catered by Jerry Pope, 7-- Restaurant Entertainment - Reed Hansen & the UHS Hi-Lit- es Special Awards Presentation - Brad Hancock Adjourn until 8:30 a.m. tomorrow tour of Dinosaur National .. $10.00 Dinner Only. February 3rd ...... $15.00 Tour.. It is important that we have your registration by January 28.1998. so appropriate arrangements can be made for the meals. Please (print) complete and MAIL TO: Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce 134 West Main Vernal, UT 84078 Fax Monu- ment, Utah Field House and Dinosaur Gardens and other mints of interest on Tuesday afternoon from 1 :30 until 1:30. Please indicate on the registration form if your ipouse would like to attend. CONFERENCE SPONSORS VERNAL CITY CH2M HILL UINTAH ENGINEERING ft LAND SURVEYING CENTRAL UTAH CONSERVANCY DISTRICT WOODWARD AND CLYDE INTERMOUNTIN FARMERS MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY DESERET GENERATION SF PHOSPHATES PSOMAS C&H DISTRIBUTING FIRST SECURTY BANK UTAH MOTOR UINTAH COUNTY HORROCKS ENGINEERING THE ENGINEERING GROUP UTAH POWER UINTAH WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT CELLULAR ONE ASHLEY VALLEY WATER ECKHOFF WATSON ft PREATOR ENGINEERING BOWEN COLLINS AND ASSOC. SHEEP CREEK IRRIGATION 89-1355 Name: Spouse Name (for tour):. Address: CityStateZip:. Phone Number: . Representing: COCA-COL- MOUNT OLYMPUS WATER Y FLUME ft EQUIPMENT .... 5.00 NC Spouse Points of Interest This is a free tour of Dinosaur National Monument, Utah Field House and Dinosaur Gardens and other points of interest, Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30. Please indicate spouse name below. SPECIAL CONFERENCE ACTIVITY will be a free Lunch Only, february 3rd . Sessions Only. ADJOURN CONFERENCE until next year SPECIAL SPOUSE ACTIVITY ..... $30.00 (includes lunch, dinner & sessions) Dry Fork Emergency Watershed Project - Brad Exton, Ashley national Forest 3:00 p.m. RECESS Full Conference .... 2. Stewart Lake Water Conservation & Canal Automation - Bureau of Reclamation Steve Noyes 3. Sewer Treatment Plant - Greg Buxton CH2M Hill 3. Island Ditch Pipeline - Boyd Workman 5:00 p.m. Please check the box indications your plans: Fauver 1 1 Duchesne County ProjectsCUP Activity Lynn Winterton and Raymond Murray Conference fee schedule: WORKSHOPS 1 . Safe Drinking Water Act Update - Patti -- Pitcher 4:10 p.m. Registration Form Wednesday, February 4, 1998 Tuesday, February 3, 1998 12:00 noon Emmett and Dorothy Evbm was up to Pocatello Idaho. Oyer this last weekend to visit with Dorothy's parents Donald and Nona Golightley. They came back on Sunday, Jan. 11. They stopped at the University Hospital to visit with Reed Richens who has been there for several weeks. He is still partially paralyzed. They came back as far as Heber and it was snowing so hard they decided to spend the night with their eon Jeff and Joan then came home on Monday morning. ConnieJess and Rachel Hendersen of Duchesne drove down to Glenwood NM and spent the night E. Eric Matthew Swenson, age 35, of Independence, near Randlett, UT died quietly January 24, 1998 with his brother Dave and sister in law, Margo at his bedside in the Uintah Basin Medical Center. He had struggled valiantly with chronic died May 17, 1986. pain since a tragic accident nearly Bud owned and operated the general store and gas station in Gusher sixteen years ago. Eight operations with his wife, Freda for many years. over the years failed to relieve his He was a member of the LDS suffering and he died a victim of Church. In his spare time he loved this countrys antiquated pain manto deer hunt and fish. He eqjoyed agement system. Due to complicafamhis hones, liked gardening and play- tions from his last surgery, his fulfill his wish to to was unable ily ing cards with femily and friends. be an organ donor. He was an avid watcher of some of Eric was barn February 5, 1962 the soap operas but his real love in Salt Lake City to Ronald I. and waa his family. Nona Groo Swenson. He is survived by children: He attended schools in Murray Michael B. Markey, Mendon; James and Roosevelt, served in the U.S. J. Markey, SLC; Debra Ann was Hazardous Waste certiBasham, Gusher; 12 grandchildren; Army, 7 great grandchildren; and a sister, fied and a skilled and proud heavy Catherine Wilson, Downey, CA. He equipment operator until his relucwas preceded in death by a brother: tant retirement for medical reasons Sam Markey; and 2 sisters: Alice in 1991. He then helped with light duties on the family form, riding his Fox and Emma Westwood. Funeral services held at 11:00 cherished ATV and serving as gatekeeper to the property. weekend. I Markey Patrick Bud Markey, age 84, of Roosevelt, died Thursday, January 22, 1998 at his home. He was bom October 28, 1913 in Vernal, Utah to Patrick John and Bessie Carpenter Markey. He married Freda Etha Larsen December 4, 1937 in Vernal. She ington Spokane Mission. Attending the Bluebell Ward Con- ference and Sacrament meeting, Sunday, Jan. 18 were Ray and Jean Roberts, parents ofJan Roberts who came to be with their son as he was sustained as first counselor in the Bluebell Ward Bishopric. Jack Wood, Kelly and Janice Bird, and Rush and Shana Lee Loertscher went to the Wood Badge reunion held at the Duchesne Stake Center, Saturday, Jan. 17. Each participant reported progress made on goals that had been set The overall tone of the reunion reinforced the importance of being scout leaders and the training each has experienced and how to serve the youth. A pot luck lunch was part of the days involvement. Saturday, Jan. 17, Lois Goodrich had a work crew consisting of her son, Bob, grandsons, Brett and Kenneth and their friend, Chris, all from the Salt Lake City area, came to build her a .20X28- foot garage. It will require some more weekend labor before it will be completed. Monday, Jan. 19, Jim and Beth Duke, Shana Lee Loertscher and Pauline Winkler accompanied Porter L. Merrell and wife, Lydia to the Vernal Temple in commemoration of his 98th birthday anniversary which was Jan. 15. Following the temple attendance, the group had dinner together. Stephanie Todd vacationing at home visited with parents, Howard and Maxine Todd. On Monday they traveled to Salt Lake via Lehi where they left Nathan at Douglas and Michele's home. They picked up Phillip, then the four of them attended the JazzDetroit Pistons basketball game. The Todds were over night guests of the Lehi Todds before returning Tuesday. Ted and Elaine Happen were in Provo Sunday where Ted went to pick up Elaine who had been babysitting Kevin and Barbaras children while they had a short vacation. They also visited with their daughter. Kimberly in Orem before returning home on Monday, January 19. Rush Loertscher says he has been real impressed with the expression of concern and well wishing of the people of our area. He was very appreciative of the Quick and efficient care he received from the Upper Country EMT personnel during his medical emergency. He wants people to know he is doing well and to thank them for their help. Eric Matthew Swenson UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. January 27. 1998- - Pane 15 Prince, Ken ft Brenda Owen, Bob ft Dodie Shepherd, and many others. He was preceded in death by Those interested in joining Utah's grandparents, Irven ft Helga Olson Swenson, Marsh ft Buddie Groo. Dedicated Hunter program are reFuneral services will be held minded they must attend a hunter ethics game management course Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Olpin to be accepted into the program. Courses will be offered in FebruMortuary where friends may call 2 hours prior to the service. ary and March. Burial in the Gusher Cemetery. While the exact course dates Special thanks to the doctors and and times have not been determined staff of the Uintah Basin Medical yet, we wanted to get those interestCenter and Dr. Sleagle of the Unied thinking ahead, said Greg versity Medical Center. Evans, Division ofWildlife ResourcEric lived life to the fullest, loved es biometrician and Dedicated Hunthome brew, Celtic music, fire dancer program coordinator. ing, and his little dog Tia, and will Exact course dates and times will be loved and missed forever. be announced the first week of FebIn lieu of flowers family sugruary, he said. The Dedicated Hunter program gested donations to a trust fund for his children at 1st Sec. Bank, 10 N. offers hunters additional deer hunt200 E.; Roosevelt, UT 84066. ing opportunities, in exchange for hours or money provided for wildlife habitat improvement projects. K. Since the program began in 1994, Dedicated Hunters have provided Katie Evalene Meeks Wootton 22,000 hours of service to benefit Anderson, 83, died Dec. 26, Utah's wildlife, Evans said. 1997 at her home in Heber City, Utah. Born May 24, 1914 in MidBig game;' fish, upland game, waterfowl and nongame species way, Utah to John J. and Elizabeth have benefited from Dedicated Shelton Meeks. Hunter habitat improvement Kate was born and raised in Midprojects, Evans said.. way, Utah. She achieved her educaDetailed information about the tional background in Heber and Dedicated Hunter program is found Park City, Utah. She was a member on page 24 of the 1998 Big Game of the LDS Church. She married Reed Wootton on Oct. 14, 1933, they Proclamation, available from huntlived in Park City, Utah most of ing license agents statewide and at Division offices in Ogden, Salt Lake their married life. Reed died on Dec. 1, 1966. She married Joseph City, Springvillc, Vernal, Price, and Cedar City. W. Anderson in March of 1975. They lived in Cedar View (Roosevelt), 1998 wildlife Utah for 11 years. He died in December of 1986. At the time of her death she was residing in Heber Wildlife and scenic photographs, City with her son. Survived by children: Keith and a monthly reminder of the imWayne (Mary) Wootton, Heber City; portance of habitat to Utah's wildGloria E. (Gene) Porter, and Karen life, are found in the Habitat AnnuE. (Tom) Summerall both of Salina, al Report Calendar 1998. Utah. 11 grandchildren and 20 great The calendar is available for a $5 donation at the Natural Resources grandchildren. Brothers Joe Meeks of Midway and Francis Luke Map ft Bookstore, 1594 W. North of Oklahoma. She is preceded in Temple in Salt Lake City, and at death by 6 brothers and sisters. Division ofWildlife Resources officFuneral services will be Wedneses in Ogden, Springville, Vernal, Price and Cedar City. day at 11:00 a.m. at Olpin Mortuary in Heber City, where friends may Its a high quality calendar at call Tuesday 6:30-7:3- 0 an inexpensive price, said Dwight p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to serBunnell, Division habitat developvices. Interment will be in the ment coordinator. And the $5 donated for the calendar goes back Midway Cemetery. into the Wildlife Habitat Authorization Fund, to help wildlife. Utahs Wildlife Habitat Authorization Fund provides money to Our heartfelt thanks to all maintain, restore, develop, acquire and protect habitat for Utahs wildwho extended comforting life and fish, and provide public sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, access to it. floral offerings, and other Wildlife Habitat Authorization kindness, we are deeply grateful. funds are made possible by hunters, We would also like to thank anglers and trappers 14 years of age the EMTs and sheriffs and older, and by Wildlife Heritage department, They responded Certificate buyers 14 years of age and were very and older, who must purchase a quickly professional and genuinely $5.25 Habitat Authorization before concerned. purchasing a hunting or fishing liThe Loral Russell family cense, a trapping permit, or a Wildlife Heritage Certificate. & Julie Amount Enclosed $. - |