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Show T ) page 13 - July 4, 2000 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard NEWCOMERS AND OLD TIMER' Basin residents disclose their reasons for loving life here Mountains, meadows and farmlands, the endless expanse of deserts, sunrise and sunsets that almost hypnotize, the sparkling proximity of the stars and good air you can breath." By Cheryl Mecham Been Here, Love That Longtime Montwell resident Fred Brown is livingjust a mile and a quar- - ter from where he was born. He said that in all of hie 66 years he hu never had the desire to leave the place he calls home. Its a unique area, Brown said, adding that he eiyoys a certain degree of isolation and tranquility at his home, which is surrounded by the splendors of nature, namely "mountains, meadows and farmlands, the endless expanse of deserts, sunrise and sunsets that almost hypnotize, the sparkling proximity of the stars and good air you can breath. The beautiful landscape coupled with the Basinitcs - people, he said who are horn with good pioneer blood, whose word can still stand with a handshake people who really care, make the Basin his home. Brown, who is best known for his cheerful humor and rich resonant voice, ie a popular radio personality on KNEU Radio's Morning Show. "We Basinitcs arc, for the most port, not lost in a sea of trance-lik-e facet, with people puahingto nowhere in particular and very little to enjoy once they get there, adding that the Basin was e good place to grow up and a good place for him and hie wife Dawn, to raise their son Kyle. Brown has stayed anchored to the Basin even though he has had a chance to see the world aa a professional caller for nearly 30 years. square-danc- e Not only has he been all over the western United States, he has visited Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean as well. "You just get close to a place and its home, Brown concluded New Hero and Loving It Before Steve Child drove to his job interview he and hie wife Angie drove around Roosevelt just to get a feel for it. The first thing they noticed was everyone was waving a hello st them, though they were strangers to the They checked out the schools, the services, and real estate. They were pleated with what they found. Roosevelt, they decided was a place they could call home. "Ita a slower pace of life. 1 was e working one job and one e job. I was looking for a lower cost of living with no commute at the same pay," said Steve Child, a mental health counselor with Northeastern part-tim- frill-tim- resident Fred Brown, a popular radio personality HAPPY HELLO-Montw- cll for KNEU Radio says he's never thought of leaving the Basin to live somewhere else, You just get close to a place and its home" he said. Altamont High Reunion Everyone who attended Altamont High bom 1950 1953, is invited to attend a school reunion on Wednesday, July 12 from 1 1 am. 3 at the -- pn high scImmiLRSVF ColeenJuolice,435454-3115orAlli- e Brown, Bring a pot hick dish, your own dishes, and your own drinks. Altamont Stake Relief Society Home m Don't be left in Altamont Stake I prove ment the Dust!", "Family Relief Society Retreat will be held Saturday, July 8 at Stevenson's West Cabin from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. with workshops, lunch, and special speaker. Attention All Veterans A Service Officer from the American Legion. SLC will be in our area to assist you in understanding and applying for YA benefiUon Tuesday, July 11 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Roosevelt Employment Crater. Myton Daze Myton Daze 2000 10K run, 5K walk will be held Saturday, July 15 at 7 a m. Register at the Myton City Park all day Friday or on site Saturday morning. There is a fee. For more information call Jackie Martinez, County Fair Baby Show Duchesne County Fair Baby Show will be held Saturday, August 12at the Duchesne High School for ages 0- -4 years old. Deadline is July 29, no exceptions. Dress will be a swimsuit Registration forms are at the focal grocery stores. For questions call Cheryl Bowen at 722-255- Concert in the Park in Duchesne The Uintah Community Band will perform in Duchesne at Wallace Park Sunday, July 9, at 7 JO p.m. Please plan on attending this free event! Patriotic numbers, hymns and show tunes will be featured. Bring your lawn chain and blankets and eijoy! This is sponsored by the Uintah Basin Arts Council. Calling the Class of 1975 The Union High Class of75 will hold their 25 reunion on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Uintah Basin Applied Technofoor Crater. There will be a free Dutch oven dinner and door prizes! Brings family photo to abate. RSVP by contacting Lynn Labrum at or or email Chris Denver at cdenveity'ubUnet.com. 722-071- 722-517- Altamont Queen Contest The Little Mice Altamont Contest and Altamont Queen Contest will be held this Friday, July 7, 6 p at the Altamont High School Auditorium. jil Alterra High Reunion Aiterra High will hold their reunion for anyone who went to Alterra from 1934 to 1951 on FYidgy, July 21 vrithe dance, and Saturday, July 22 at 9 a.m. at Constitution park. 82& couple; 1& singles. Send money to Gene Nyberg, PO Box 95, Lapoint. UT 84039. ASAP American Legion Post 64 American Poet 64 will be Legion Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. holding their monthly meeting on Senior Center Art Show Crossroads Senior Center is having an Art Show. The seniors will boat an Open House Tuesday, July 1 1 from 7 - 9 p.m. to dispfoy their works. The how will run through July 7. Refreshments will be eervrdduringthe Open House. Duchesne County Pageant Duchesne County Fair Pageant for will be held prls 5-- 14 August 12 et 3 p.m. The winners will reign over the Duchesne County Fair. G vis must register with Cheryl Bowen by July 29. There is a fee.. For more information rail Counseling. Angie said they had several options open to them when they decided to move from their home in Roy and leave the city behind. "1 was willing to move anywhere within a 10 hour drive from family, she said, adding, we could havegone to Pocatello, Nevada, or Montana anywhere that offered a student loan plan." The Childs spent a couple days in the area, determined to answer the question, "Could we live here? They at tended an LDS church service and contacted a realtor who showed them around. "The cost of housing was very attractive, Scott said. Angie, who has an eiementaiy teaching degree said the wee most impressed with the small class sires in the schools and the opportunities that Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center and Utah State Utah Uintah Basin branch campus often to stu- dents. AngieexpUined,"Il has that hometown feeling more like a place we can raise our kids. You can drive a few minutes and be in the mountain." Steve and Angie have three children. Lindsey, Tyson and Madison, who eagerly eqjoy outdoor recreation with their parents. "We liked the park nearby," Angie "Id been to the mountain arras before, up to Flaming Gorge to fish. 1 loved it. 1 like to fish and be outdoors. This is a perfect fit." Scott added. As well, the Childs have been made to feel at home in Roosevelt. They said that their children have found neighborhood playmates and they've been invited to peoples hornet for dinner and begun to establish friendships. "We think this is a nice little town -e- veryone waves, they drive slow and take their time," Angie said, adding that they're happy they choose Roosevelt as their new hometown. Just Drop Us a Line Whether you've lived in the Uintah Basin nearly a lifetime or just a few weeks eVd like to hear the reasons why you think your home town, the Uintah Basin is the greatest place on earth to live. Just drop us a line -- 100 words or less, withacompieted entry form and you'll be entered in our "Your Hometown the Uintah Basin Coolest, that asks the question. "Tell us what it is that mskesyour hometown in the Uintah Basin the great-- NE W'TO ROOSEYELT-T- hc Child family who recently moved into their home near Constitution Park on Memorial Day weekend say they like their new hometown for many reasons. One of the first things they noticed was that people everywhere waved and said hello --even though they were complete strangers. BUD AND LUDY COOPER Myton couples1 passion for preserving history won't fade By Cheryl Mecham Just a walk through the museum and one is impressed and Ludy Cooper won't ever quit gathering history and adding to with Bud the Myton Memories Museum, now owned by the CityofMyton.They are passionate about preserving the early history of Myton and Fort Duchesne, the birth place of the Uintah Basin. "It all started here," Bud says pointing to a photo, depicting Mytons Main Street in its heyday. It is the minghngofhone and buggy and the early automobile. Women wear longdark skirts, men are dressed in suits. Both wear hat. There was no such thing as casual clothes back then. People were dressed to be in town or they were in their work clothes at home. Just a walk through the museum and one is impressed with the fact that it is an important endeavor. An endeavor that is possible because of the generous donations ofothers and the thousands of volunteer hours the Coopers have contributed to the project. The Coopers founded Myton's new museum nearly adozen years ago when Warren Odekirk and his sons, ancestors ofMyton's first Odekirk settlers, donated S10.50U toward a museum, when he saw photos of the Odekirk family preserved on the walls of the Fort Myton Store then owned by the the fact that it is an important endeavor. burial plot complete with headstone companies that came into the Basin sits on the east side of the property. during the oil boom. The acquisition of the old teller The bars mirror stands at the end of the museum, replete with dozens of SEE MYTON HISTORY on page 20 stickers representing the various oil Coopers. BEHIND BARS-B-ud and Ludy Cooper stand just inside the a bank teller in which stood the First National Bank of Myton display they are cage working on inside the Myton Memories Museum. Odekirk was impressed with the collection. Since the initial donations the Coopers have continued to receive small contributions from the family. The historical Three-Legge- d Dog Saloon building on Myton's Main Street was purchased with the money and improvements were made. Two years ago community volunteers painted the facade a light yellow accented with dark green inm! The basement was filled with sand and a new concrete floor was poured Items were moved from the old Myton jail which was the small citys first historical museum. The building itself was originally established asCidvert Grocery in 1910, owned by Bud's very own grandfather and hu namesake Haydon Calvert, the first ma-o- r of Myton. Hu grandmother, Sally, operated the Calvert Hotel across the street After a time the business changed hands and then in 1960 it was made into a "beer hall." Bud said, adding that it became the Three-Lrggo- d DogSaloon in the 1970s when Lou Arnold purchased it Arnold named the saloon after his dog Sidney, who hopped around on three legs. Sidney 's OLD OURAY ARENA GETS groups revitalize arena & hold rodeo 4-- H By Cheryl Mecham With little to work with It all started List March when the and the Pelican Uintah County Lake dubs got together with the idea of turning the old Ouray Roping Arena into a workable arena. There were mountains of tumbleweeds that had collected in the holding pens, gates were broken down and the n stand was nothing but a of itself. After 20 rears of abandonment the arena was herd! v an arena kel-eto- at 11. With little to work with eurpt. , We're looking for interesting r t:il. - tfr published in the Uintah Basin Standard Five winners in earhage entry 4tubtanet.com. at ubsaews 722-255- 4 -- i. 4-- -- 4-- bcr club work together w i;h the SPRUCING of the Uintah Pelican lake L lubWc parting bkvnhcrv The groups have worked for weeks to rta'.rcd (he old Ouray Rors; Club arena that wa- - Knit in the I'P-Mcm- m 4-- 4-- 1 I rrarr 1 &L' Mu' Tir J it All winning submissions will be your ingenuity and the strength of strong arms and backs, leaders and kids got to work. With high hopes they solicited businesses for donations. They borrowed heavy equipment gathered supplies, and asked folks to help out. Armed with work gloves, pick-u- p trucks and picnic lunches the group on the old arena. Fence were reinforced, and new gates, donated by generous agricultural businesses were attached. Local folks gathered with whatever hands thry could bnng along. The oU announcers stand, was reinforced with concrete and new frameworfcwaa welded said. Wendy Winn. a Pelican Lake advisor who noted, "there are so many who helped I cant even mention all of the names." The project took several days spread out over a few weeks tune to complete, but w hen the first event a horse show with 45. 4-- participants was held in the newly renovated and renamed. "Avalon Arena" it waa worth every sore muscle and aching joint. Winn said. Later, a rodeo queen competition, organized by the Pelican Lake Club was held. Last week the queen, Brittany Murray, daughter of David and Margo M array, of Lapoint. oversaw the Little But karoo's Rodeo held dew-ende- d -- and creative entries! But don't delay our deadline of Thursday, July 13 will be here before you category will receive two all day Peeelo Lagoon Amusement Park. Winning submissions in the adult catepey will also qualify for our grand pro drawing - a one night stay and dinner alNickSlevensoa's LC Ranch in Altamont! Don't miss out oo the foa and don't delay! To participate clip out the entry form oa page 9 fill it out and aItschK to your typed vmtten essay, (don't forget (hr essay titled Then drop by our office 268 So, 2t East in Roosevelt drop it in the mail fax (435) 722-- 4 140 or email except ingenuity and the strength of strong arms and backs, leaders and kids got to work. 4-- 4-- est!" know NEW LIFE Wv The Pc! it I air 4 lKl.ib svnwwJ z Li-- J week in Ac Arena. SFF smhws RODKO ARENA on psp-- 20 sassy |