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Show nSTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 27. 1999- - face 11 Accident creates quite a scene, but only minor injuries A Sandy, Utah, family and an Altamont man escaped serious in jury last Thursday, July 22, when they were involved in a accident on Highway 40 near IFA. Thi accident occurred just after 5 p m. as Ray Jeasen. 70. Altamont, turned onto Highway 40 from the Roosevelt cemetery into the path of a truck being driven by Raymond Homer, 36, Sandy, said investigating Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Scientists estimate that qutntupMs occur only one In tvory 65 mMiOA births. Ths first quintuplets known to have Nvod mors than low hours alter birth wore the Dionne OuMupiots. Itvs flirts bom In 1934 bi CaUandor, Ont, Canada. two-vehic- le Jack Peterson. Homer's pickup truck, which was towing a boat, traveled off the north side of the road ending up in a garden owned by the Winterton family. Homer's wife was taken to the Uintah Basin Medical Center for treatment of a compressed spine. She was released a short time later. Neither Homer, nor hie four children were iijured. Jeasen also escaped injury. UBIC Arts Associated Ptt Enron Oil and Gaa Co. will achieve its independence next month, when parent tong-ramon- d Enron Con. relinquishes control in exchange for EOGs China and India operations end 6600 million. In the deal art to dost Aug. 31. Enron Corp., too nation s largest buyer and seller of natural gaa, will reduce ita stake in EOG from about 82.27 million shares, or 54 percent, to 20 million shares, or about 13 percent All Enron officers currently on the EOG board of directors will resign their positions as EOG Resources Inc., as it will be called. High temperatures could spell car problems The Binding summer heat can be tough on vehicles and can create dangerous situations for vacation-er- e. Motorists need to take special cart when driving in extremely high said Rolayne temperatures, Fairdough, AAA spokeswoman. "On days when temperatures reach the 90s and 100a, the number of AAA members experiencing breakdowns increases by at least 25 percent Most know hot weather contributes to radiator overheating, but summer's heat can also drain weak baUerisa oftheir remaining energy, cripple air conditioners, create or enlarge hose leaks and snap worn Before beginning a trip, AAA suggests checking these maintetime: nance items for a trouble-fre-e Fluid Levels, Make sure the , fluids coolant, traasiwiasisn fluid, "windshield liquid -- are dean and In proper proportions. Batteries. Replace old or weak batteries because high temperatures compromise battery life. Tires. Check tiros for uneven or excessive wear. Inflate to recommended pressure. Belts and Hoses. Inspect end replace any belts or hoses which are warn, cracked, brittle or too soft. High temperatures can lead to pinging in the angina. If this occurs, AAA Utah recommends changing te a higher octane fuel during the summer months. If changing fuel doss not eliminate the noise, have the engine checked by a certified technician. Because even vehicles can break down, on long trips it is important to carry extra drinking water, a windshield shads end s wireless phone. Also, pack an emergency kit with a flashlight, warning device, jumper cables, first aid and tool kits, and a gallon of coolant becomes a mqjor stand-alon- e inde- - pendent producer. Enron has been expected to eell EOG, but talks last spring with an unidentified suitor never materialised. The transaction aimwill remove the uncertainty of our ownership status and will provide EOG with greater access to both debt and equity capital with which to grow its businesses. EOG chairman Forrest E. Hoghind said. Enron chairman Kenneth L. Lay acknowledged that although EOG is a successful company, it doesn't fit Enrons corporate blueprint anymore. Other than the Asian operations, which will support Enrons hugs presence there, Enron will be out of the exploration end production business. The company is concentrating on energy and communications marketing and other pursuits, such Miss UBIC Pageant Tickets as facilities management. Stephen Smith, an analyst at Dain Rausch er Weasel, called the Miea UBIC Pageant tickets are now on sale at Cellular One in Rooeevcfi. The pageant will be held Jufy 28 at 7 p m at Union High. deal s "symbolic confirmation of Enron's evolution out of exploration end production. Though EOG's operations will be limited to North America end Trinidad after the sale, spokesman AJL Davis said it will continue to xploro business opportunities worldwide. EOG primarily produces natural gaa, though Davis said the company operates some oil wells. For Enron, the dsal provides cash that can be used to pay down debt or invest in more profitable enter- prises, Merrill Lynch analyst Donato J. Eassey said. The transaction also allows Enron to reduce exposure to oil and gaa prices, Eassey often-volatil- and Crafts Show Live art will be featured in this years show. Categories include Crafts, Flowers, Graphic and 3-- Art, Photography. Quilting end Needlework, andWriting.Eotriawillbs received at the Crossroads Community Center July 28 between 3 7 pm Mora information ia available at the Uintah County Library, Duchesne County Library and Crossroads Community Center. who paid their sustaining Scout membership were treated to pancakes, eggs, sausage, GOOD TURNOUT-Tho- se milk and orange juice at Constitution Park last Saturday at the 24 of July breakfast Well over 1,000 people breakfast enjoyed the traditional Enron cutting back stake in subsidiary if ft fhr if e Mid. EOG this month reported second-quarter income of 612 9 million, or 8 cents s share, a slight dip from the same period last year but met analysts expectations. Senior Citizens UBIC Program Healthy hints for healthy living will be presented st the Senior Qtisena UBIC Program on Saturday, July 31 from 3 pm at the Cusaroad Center in Roosevelt. Join us for a healthy eenring of fun. food, and 5. entertainment. For more information caQ Ellen Rawlings 722-326- UBIC Parade UBIC Parade ia scheduled for Saturday, July 3 1 at 10 am Entnea are rtill needed. For more information caD Bev at Ber and Millie 'a, er Dean at Alfred or Kenny. 722-341- 1; 722-044- 722-381- 8. 4; UBIC Dance The UBIC Dance for one and all will take place at the Crossroads PUxa on Friday, Jufy 30 from 8 JO - 10 JO p m UBIC Pig Chase Saturday. July 31st Sam at Constitution Park the annua UBIC Pig Chaae will commenca. Come join in all the fun. . - s . a, A -- A-! 4 . 4 - Coastal Oil & Gas workers eligible for benefits The UBIC Committee would like to Invite everyone to the I st annual Friendship Day. It is an event to bring ail cultures of our area together in Unity. The fun is at the Constitution Park on Thursday, July 29th. Picnic Style, Bring Blanket ' AD former workers of Coastal Oil 4 Gas Corporation, altamont, Utah have recently been certified as eligible for Federal Trade Act benefits under the Trade Art Program according to James Finch, Unemployment Insurance Director of the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Trade Act benefits are available to tbs above cited workers laid off totally or partiaUy separated, on or after April 1. X998 and through June 21. 2001. Three benefits indude TRA unemployment insurance payments, job search and relocation allowances, and payment of approved training. Trade affected workers filing for unemployment insurance payments must be enrolled in training or have a waiver of the training enrollment requirements in order to receive the payments. Mr. Finch advisee workers separated from this firm within the dates mentioned above, report to their nearest Department of Workforce Services Employment Center to apply for eemcee or to apply for Unemployment benefits, call the Claims Center (Salt Lake We-be- d South Davis (801) or North Davis (801) balance of Prove (801) state end out of state (868) 526-440- 0; 612-087- 375-406- 7; 848-068- For additional information on this notice, contact Alice Edman, TRA Coordinator. Utah Department ofWorkforeeSerricetBOl) 526-921or Donna Jacobs, TAA Coordinator, 1 The Entertainment From 2-- 9 there will be Multi Culture Entertainment Posting of Colors 0 Hiawatha Pagent So Much More 0 8 (801) 468-003- . Uintah Basin STANDARD .. CLASSIFIED flT800W ogii-Hiir'v;- . Sponsored By: Roosevelt City, Ute Tribe, Duchesne & Uintah Counties lam-2p- m |