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Show T SOCIAL Page 4 January 12. 1999 Uintah Basin Standard CO vwvu&'iA'jnuss o CoffrtfHrt'Pi M. S vetfPs . i i Ans. January 12 Area Quitters to meet Roosevelt senior center, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY. January 13 Wrestling, Duchesne at Altamont THURSDAY, January 1 4 Girls' Basketball, Meridian at Tabiona, Duchesne at AHS FRIDAY, January 15 Second Term ends at Union High School TUESDAY, Boys' Hoop, Duchesne at Altamont Crossroads Plaza Dance, Roosevelt 8:30 p.m. Tri County Health Cancer Clinic January 17 Russell Sorensen farewell. Moon Lake Ward, 9 am Tony Mecham farewell, Roosevelt West Stake, 9 am John Richens farewell, Myton 1 st2nd Ward, 1 0:45 am Tommy & Jean Thacker farewell, Altamont 2nd, 1 2:30 p.m. SATURDAY, January 23 WmtertonStewart open house, Roosevelt 9 pm SUNDAY, 7-- Winterton and Damon Stewart have JORDAN RIVER TEMPLE-Sybri- na chosen January IS to be married in the Jordan River Temple. Winterton! Stewart Arvin and Bonnie Winterton of Roosevelt are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Sybrina Lynn to Damon Mark Stewart, son of Dennia and Dianna Stewart of Boise, Idaho. They will be married Friday, Jan. 15 in the Jordan River Temple. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 7--9 p.m. at the LDS Church at 350 S. 900 E., Orem. An open house will follow at the home of the grooms parents on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 pm. All friends and family are invited to attend. Sybrina is a senior at Brigham Young University mqjoring in Elementary Education. She will graduate in April. Damon is also attending Brigham Young University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. He served a two-yeLDS Mission to Argentina, Neuguen. The couple will make their home in Provo while continuing their education. 7-- ar Dec. 28-Re- ndy and Sadie Tay- lor, boy. Dec. Dec. girl Dec. Allen and Rachael 18-Bu- rke 29-Rus-aell isea Ronnie Payne, girl. Lindsay, girl. ven Dec. Hansen, girl. and Annette 21-De- Dec. 29-Du- atin and Amy Cave, Anderson and and Stephanie Shypkowski, girl. Dec. Dec. Higbee and Andrea Arnold, boy. ike and JoAnn Allred, Dec. Zlomke, girl. Dec. Reemuieen and NovsLea Gerrerd, boy. Lee Richens, Dec. 22-Ro- dney 30-Sha-wna 31-L- any 22-M- girl dera Dale and Misti Dawn Goodrich, boy. and Ronda Dec. Winterton, boy. Dec. 27 Kyle and Michele Mansfield, boy. Dec. 28 Courtney and Kristi Pedersen, boy. Dec. boy. Dec. 31 -- Freddy 26-Cli- and Maurieen Plant, boy. 26-Hy- rum More companies formed through centers of excellence program The Utah Centers of Excellence Program continues to result in the creation of new companies that are contributing to Utah's economy by commercializing innovative technologies developed at university-base- d Centers of Excellence. Three firms were formed during ' fiscal year 1998 (July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998) and will benefit key sectors of Utah's economy. indudirc cosl mining and high technology. The information is among the highlights ofthe Centers of Excellence Program annual report for the period. Seventeen Centers of Excellence were in operation in fiscal year 1998 at the University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State University, end Brigham Young University. They received a total of $1.9 million in assistance from the Centers of Excellence Program. That relatively small amount helped leverage $20.1 million in matching funds from federal and private sources fora ratio of 106 dollars for every dollar provided by the Centers program. The Centers of Excellence Program continues to be one of the nations most successful technology commercialization programs as measured by matching dollars, significant new commercialized products, and state economic impact says Rod Linton, director. Centers of Excellence Program. The new companies and the Centers of Excellence from which they are spun off are: Minerals Technology, Inc., Salt Lake City (Centers ofMmerals T University of Utah) Echelon Research Laboratories, Inc., Salt Lake City (Center for Cell Signaling, University of Utah) y, Kachemark R k D, Inc., Logan Intelli(Center for gent Systems, Utah State University) The Centers of Excellence Program was formed in 1986 to bring leading-edg- e technologies developed colleges and universities at Utah's to the marketplace and expand the states economic base. Over the past twelve years, there have been 70 Centers ofExce lienee, Elder Tony Mecham, son of Mark and Patsy Mecham. has been called to the Honolulu. Hawaii Mission. He will give his farwel! on Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. He will enter the MTC on Jan. 20. resulting in 2,100 Jobe in the centers and the private sector. Its success has led several other states to create similar programs. The Centers of Excellence Program is a part of the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, which seeks to build . a solid economic environment and quality of life through job creation Elder John Richens has been called to serve a mission in the Philippines Tadoban Mission. His farewell is ; scheduled for Jan. 17 at 10:45 in the Myton 1st 2nd Ward building. He will leave for the MTC on Jan. 27. and community programs. action today isaselflesa act of In my six years aaaociat-e- d with tho Games, I have never witnessed or seen evidence of anything but the most ethical behavior from Frank Joklik. I support his bold action and I salute his selfless purpose. Ws are grateful that Frank is staying on to assist us in this critical period of Games preparation." said Garff. Despite this painful and difficult period, more than 150 staffinembers at SLOC must continue their work in meeting deadlines and completing important tasks. "We are on tight timelines if we are to open these Games on February 8, 2002. This Organizing Committee cannot afford even a weeks dclsy if we are to be successful, Joklik said. "I am committed to doing what is in the beat interest ofthe 2002 Olympics, tho people of Salt Lake City and Utah, and I will work to ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership." SL0C to be reorganized, payments to Welch to end Frank- - Joklik, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 (SLOC), today tendered his resignation following new information of improper practices by the former Bid Committee during its, pursuit of the Games. He also asked for the resignation of Senior Vile President of Games David Johnson, and announced that statee-manahi- States Olympic Committee (USOC) Executive Boards in Salt Lake City with Governor Mike Leavitt. Two other SLOC employees. Senior Vice President of Mutating and Legal Affairs Kelly Flint and Licensing Director Rod Hamson will take administrative leave pending inquiries into their roles during the bid process. During that time, Flint served as outside counsel on a volthe consulting agreement with unteer basis, and became an officer former SLOC Bid Committee CEO on April 1, 1997. Hamson worked as finance director of the Bid Commit Tom Welch will be terminated. T was shocked and dismayed at tee. Joklik will stay in his position new revelations regarding actions of the former Bid Committee. Althrough a transition period while a search for a new Presides tCEO is though I had no personal knowlconducted. Utah Governor Michael of became these it activities, edge clear that changes must be made in 0. Leavitt and Chairman of the SLOC Board of Trustees Robert order for the Games to proceed, said Joklik. Garff both voiced support of Joklik, The Executive Committee for the and vowed to continue all efforts in SLOC Board of Trustees voted to bringing investigations into the accept all recommendations in a former Bid Committee practices to meeting this morning at SLOC of- speedy end productive conclusions. fices. Joklik then addressed a joint Governor Leavitt stated. "Frank session of the SLOC and United Joklik is a man of integrity and his Dr. JohN RL.Sf. NoIte, OBCYN 405; Jean, Purses Backpacks Coats Sweaters Skirt, Sweatshirts Fit g Flair) Ethel Corduroys Pajamas & Jeans Oavin Klein, Ethel, Union Bay, Lit Qaibome. Cambridge OFF All Turtlenecks & Selected Long Sleeve Shirts Selected Ladies Separates 7 North 200 East Roosevelt 1 100 to a,, I 722-27- 92 r- -. f 0 ... Jr. Uu P A iij The Associated Press young adults were postponing marDespite all those partying singles riage to pursue education and careen. and unwed parents on television, the Indeed, aome ofthat delay in marriage may have eased. typical American adult is still marThe new report shows the median ried and living with his or her spouse. Some 1 10.6 million Americans age age for men at fuel marriage last year 18 and over were married and living was 26.7, down from 26.8 a year earwith one another last year.the Census lier and a peak of 27.1 in 1976. For women it held steady at 25 Bureau reports. Thais 56 percent of still the highest median age for first adults. True, its a share that's been marriage. Median means half were years, but marrieds are still older and half younger. Other findings of the report inthe majority. The percentage of married adults cluded: There were 1 ,348,000 interracial has been fading "because of the ind married couples in 1998. That's up crease in tiie and difrom 1,264,000 a year earlier buttstifi vorced population, said census population expert Terry Lugaila. In 1970, abort of the record 1,392,000 interra68.4 percent of adults lived as mar- cial couples reported in 1995. About 19.4 million adults are ried couples, she noted. But the decline had slowed, she divorced, representing9.8 percent of said, with most of the decrease having the population. Forty-fiv- e occurred in the 1970sand 1980s when percent of women 65 the divorce rate was rising and many years old and over were widowed. never-marrie- Unemployment insurance benefits increase Effective Jan. I, the maximum weekly benefit payable under Utah Unemployment Insurance (Ul) program will be $298. Unemployed persons filing an initial claim for Ul benefits on or after this date may be eligible for the new maximum amount. Additionally, eligible daimanta will be entitled to be- able to eligible daimants who fils a new claim in 1999 will be $7,748. Unemployed workers seeking to file a new claim far unemployment benefits may phone the Utah Unemployment Inaurance Claim Cen0 in Salt Lake ter at (801) and South Davis countiea,(801)612-087- 7 in Weber and North Davis 7 in Utah counties, (801) for the County, and remainder of the state. The Utah Unemployment Inaurance program is administered by the Department of Workforce Services, Utah's Job Connection. 526-440- 375-406- 8 4 hfERTiliry ftps., Physicals FtMAlt 4 SuKit"v GeneraI 2nd Set! CyNEcoloqy For Appointment Cau 4J5-722-46- $2000 afc- - ' N . . Most adults; 1 1 0 million, are married 3" ALCOA Of F ICE LOCATED AT Uintah Basin Women's Health Center 20? W, JOO N. Roosevelt, Utah 4JS-789-46- 52 Medical Center UB Medical Clinic UB Prints E3 pREqNANCfES 20 a Extna?ExtnaRhoto'sauings!j 4 NormaI & Hiqh Risk In KhaU. Navy A Black x ' as amends Menopause 4 CowipIciE T?s (Union Bay. Bel Bottom A Women's Health Care 4 p. Russell Sorensen, son of Roy and Brenda Sorensen of Talmage, has been called to serve in the Des Moines Iowa Mission. His farewell will take place Jan. 17at9a.m.atthe Moon Like Ward. He will enter the MTC on Jan. 20. 56 PERCENT ARE WED tween 10 and 26 weeks of benefits, depending on prior wages and work history. The maximum benefits pay Specializing In Winter Clearance Sale and Jean Thacker have been called to the MISSION CALL-Tom- my Nigeria Enugu Mission. Their farewell will be held Sunday, January 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Altamont 2nd Ward. The Thackers will enter the MTC on January 19. 723-46- 4"5" Kodak Prints UeeruTDesdaiTA Saturdavl 91 722-397- 1 SwOr. Daily; Sam-ly- 12 00 m 30 Nora -- 3 00 am Writ llwv. 40, Rnnsevrlt Poor |