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Show page 13 - July 17, 2001 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard DEVELOPING FROM START TO FINISH Joan and Joe Steed are making Utah Mini Ranches a reality fJ: The Steeds, who will develop the ranches from start to finish, are targeting a clientele of retired adults in If rolling hills bestowed with the first two pluses of their developbreath takingviews dont attract resiment. dents to the Utah Mini Ranches, the Over the past three years, the couple warm hospitality and contagious has worked on subdividing and sup- - ' southern manner displayed by Joe and Joan Steed will. plyingeach tract of land with utilities. Recently, Joan began advertising It is impossible not to feel the excitement that the couple, who relolocally and nationally. Soon she inacre tracts of land, tends to advert ise all over the Wasatch cated to Duchesne three years ago of Front as well as Denver, Colorado and from Memphis, Tennessee, have for which will eventually be established their latest project a 5,000 acre devel- as a private retirement community Evanston, Wyoming. People are flyingin from all over, opment just east of Duchesne off of and weekend retreat. In a few years Highway 40- - they christened Utah Joan estimates there will be around stated Joan, adding that interested 500 to 600 homes nestled safely within retirees have called fromas faraway as Mini Ranches. New York and Chicago thanks to her Utah Mini Ranches. UtahMini Ranches hostshundreds advertisement in a national retirement magazine. The couple, who first came toUtah to ski, decided in the 1980s that this state would be their permanent home when they retired. "We fell in love with Utah," said Joan. TheSteedschose Duchesne as their new home because of its ideal location and size. "I like a small town atmosphere, she detailed, expressing her great interest in thp rich history of the county, as well as the many things there are to do in the area. Building private communities is old hat to the couple, who have been developing, subdividing, building and selling developments as owners of Highland Development since the 1970s. Although the Steeds intended to move to Utah to retire, they werent able to say "no when their real estate agent stumbled onto the tract of land they are now developing. "Were working people, she added. The land, which was purchased from a family estate, has a view of at least five different mountains, includ-ingBlu- e Mountain, the Uintas, Ashley ONE LAST DEVELOPMENT- - Joan and Joe Steed moved to Utah to retire. Mountain, Tabby Mountain and the Wasatch Mountains. In addition to However, the couple, who have developed at least ten private communities the views, the land has captivsting could not pass up the opportunity to do just one more. desert beauty. Tile Steeds arent just selling subdivided lots, they are selling homes and a community. "We give people aomethingfor their money, Joancom-menteas Joe added that nowhere else can you find a house and land for the price they offor it at. The Steeds offer a house and land package for $49,950, which includes a Sign-u- p finacre lot and a The deadline to sign up for the Duchesne County Fair Baby Show is Aug. ished cabin. 3. The baby show vdUbe held on Aug. 2 1 in Duchesne. For more information "This is a big project Juan ex- contact Wendy Strebel at By Katie Hansen a few years Joan estimated there will be around 500 to 600 homes nestled within Utah Mini Ranches. In d, Now for Baby Show 848-570- Attention All 0. 3-- 6 8-- 722-905- 5. 1 Altamont Longhorn Days Altamont 21. We would like to have will be on Longhorn Days parade July anyone interested in puttings float in the parade to come and join in the fun. The the me this year is "Longhorn Days: An American Tradition. We will be having sign-up- s that morningat 8:30 a.m. in front of the high school 0 or Ashley Ifyou have any questions you can call Kristi Sorensen at 454-327- 454-367- w.p, f, r' , y. , ' I?' TZ'. V !! .'-- their 5.000 acre UTAI I MINI RANCHES- - The model cabin the Steeds have built on one of the hundreds of lots development- - Utah Mini Ranches - is similar to the homes which the couple will build around the development. in plained adding that she and Joe started work on the project as soon as they wrapped up business in Tennessee and moved to Duchesne. During the developing process of the Utah Mini Ranches, the Steeds JULY 16 -- have found a stark contrast between Tennessee and Utah. Not only does Utah have more building policies, it also requires tougher equipment. Thanks to the areas rocky terrain, the Steeds have traded in most of their 3. Crafts Wanted Crafts, art work, photos, needle work to enter in Duchesne County Fair. Bring to the blue building on Monday, August 2d from 7 p.m. Exhibits for display only are also welcome. 2-- Library Story Hour Phyllis Hall, wife of USU President Kermit Hall, will be reading stories on the subject of cows as part of the Duchesne County Library's story hour programat 1 1: 15a.rn.on Wednesday, July 18. Aggie icecream will be served from 11:30 to 12 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars, Uintah Basin Post 9275, will meet Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moon Lake Building in Roosevelt. UBIC Arts and Crafts Show 21 Altamont Longhorn Days is loaded with good times By Lacey Morrill Altamont Longhorn Days stretches over a five day period from July 16 - 21. You can expect a week filled with small town fun and friendliness. Festivities kick off on July 17 with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament that starts at 7 p.m. July 18 at 6 p.m. theres volleyball beach style, sand included. The celebration really starts on July 19 at 6 p.m. with family fun night. Those with big appetites can look forward to exhibiting their talents at the watermelon eating contest, the pie eating contest, and the Dutch oven cook-of- f. There is a $10 entrance fee to enter the cook-of- f. Family fun night also includes a pet show and bike races. The races begin at 7:30 p.m. and participants will be charged a $1 entrance fee. Paying the fee automatically enters participants in a raffle where they will have a chance to win a free bike. These are just a few of the events included in family fun night, and most events are free to the public, so be sure to attend. On July 20 the famous Longhorn Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. and the morning of July 21 will bring the 5k run walk and the Chuck Wagon Breakfast at 7 a.m. The annual Longhorn Days parade begins at 10 a.m., but if you're planning to be in the parade be sure and be there to line up by 8:30 a.m.. Longhorn style fun will continue into the afternoon with the rodeo beginning at noon. Spectators can look forward to traditional rodeo events as well as some that are just for fun, like the rabbit, pig; and chicken chase. The chases begin at 5 p.m., and there is a Jim and Ruth Lindsay have been chosen as Grand Marshalls for the Altamont Longhorn Days parade. Ruth was born on Feb. 24, 1921 in Talmage to William L and Adelaide Thompson. Her mot her died in childbirth. Ruth was raised to the age of six by Sarah Ellen Davies. After Sarahs death, Ruth lived with Mrs. Duties son and his wife fora time. From there she lived in several different homes until she was able to return and live with her father and brothers. Jim was born on October 11, 1918 to George Gedrles and Rose Mary Lindsay at 4 a.m. ( He is convinced that is why he has always been an early riser .) He was delivered by Molly Meriwether. He is the 12 of 14 children and he and one sister, Isabelle Ralphs, are the only two still living. He graduated from Altamont High School in 1937. Jim and Ruth were married October 15, 1 939 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on March 26, 1948. They arc the parents of nine children, the last four being two Bets of twins. They have 38 grandchildren and 39 They eqjoyhavingthe majority of their family close. Jim and Ruth served an LDS Mission to Winnipeg, Canada. They have been serving as temple workers in both the Provo and Vernal Temples for the past 15 years. They have been marreid for 6 1 years. Ruth has kept busy with her chiln. th 4' dren, grandchildren and various church callings. She has always been the "stay at home mom you could count on to be there when needed. Jim started out farming with his brothers and later continued on his own. He served as a member of the Uintah Busin Telephone Board for 22 years. He worked on the construction of the Uintuh Basin Telephone Association and Moon Lake Electric here in the Uintah Basin. He worked for Duchesne Cou n ty Roads for five years driving the grader. He served as a 8EEUKKjmR V; 3-- 4$ I 6 w yv, 725-029- 4. 'Vji L ' Basin Fiddle Fair Basin Arts Councils fourth annual Basin Fiddle Fair will be held on Saturday, September 22, at Crossroads Center in Roosevelt featuring Tiddle, guitar and banjo music, cowboy poetry, country dancing, and more. Performers of all levels and potential workshop instructors are asked to contact John Gale, or Ralph S laugh, as soon as possible to sign up. ,.N XV s ' 722-495- 2, UBIC Booklet on Sale UBIC booklets are now available! Booklets will be sold at a cost and on the back of each booklet is a number that will be put in the drawing for prizes to be given away on UBIC Saturday night. Booklets are available in Roosevelt at Jubilee, Stewarts, Gales, Bev and Millies. In Duchesne at Gateway 66 and Freedom Realty, and at Swaseys Senior Citizens Dance There will be a western barbeque and dance at the Crossroads Senior Center on Tuesday, July 17. The BBQ rib dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the dance following at 8:30 p.m. Please wear your western wear. of86 Aug. 3 at High holdingtheir and on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. The dinner will be on Friday night with Saturdays events taking place at Constitution Park. Bring your food on Saturday because it's kids time. Call Mike Olsen for questions or sugges6 p.m. NovvellChrNu-n-eLEGENDARY suns lie likes horses with a litllc "buck in them." I le is being honoreJ , the I egeiulurj Combos Juring I onghom Duns this weekend.' - j: Jimand Ruth Lindsay will be recognized during Altamont Longhorn Days for their service to the community. The Lindsays have been married for 6 years. 1 HE GREW UP RIDING HORSEBACK Christensen named Legendary Cowboy Newell Christensen ofTalmage, is being honored as the Legendary Cowboy during the Altamont Longhorn Days celebration. He will be ridingin the parade as well as the rodeo on July 20 and 21. g A resident of Talmage, he grew up riding his horse bareback. The summer he was five, his grandpa Christensen and Uncle Earl paid him two pennies a day to herd cows. His love of horses hascontinued throughout his life. Newell worked for the Ashley National Forest Service from 1958-197spending his summers on horseback in the High Uintas, building and repairing trails. During this time, he became the first wilderness ranger. In 1971, he, his wife, Maxine, and two kids, Vince and Paulett, moved to a ranch where they all worked raising cattle. He taught his kids to ride horses and work cattle as we 11 a fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors. Thirty-som- e years ago Newell helped establish the Altamont Roping Club. Last summer he was given t he Old T imers Award and received a pair of spurs forbeingan active member si nee t he club was established. He was a team roper and was a pick-uman for Dee Allred's Bucking String at rodeos throughout the Basin for many years. He eventually had to retire his pick-u- p horse. Fiddler, and later his rope horse, Hard Luck. He continued to team rope hut Hard Luck Nvas not replaceable. It is said that everyone has ut least p Union High Class of 86 reunion The Union class reunion on will be Class vi.- 2001 LONGHORN DAYSGRANDMARSHALLS life-lon- tions. $2 entry fee per child. On the evening of July 21 the grills will flare up and the smell of a traditional barbeque dinner will fill the air. The barbeque is at 6 p.m. and the cost is $5 for adults, $3.50 for children ten and under, or $20 fur an immediate family ticket. After filling their stomachs participants can empty their wallets and purchase a variety of arts and crafts ut an auction that begins at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will start at dark and a dunce sponsored by the Altamont High cheerleaders will follow until midnight. SEE LONGHORN on go20 Lindsays to serve as grand marshalls Entrees for the photography exhibits will be accepted on Aug 1 from p.m. at the West Stake Center. For more information call Shelley Mullins at 722-253- 7, machinery for the bigger models. Eventually the Steeds will build a home in their own development, but if youve met them, you will highly question whether this energetic couple will really ever retire. LONGHORN DAYS CELEBRATION Crafters Get your arts and crafts ready for the UBIC Arts and Crafts show. Entries will be accepted at the West Stake Center beginning Aug. 1 from p.m. Categories include, 3 dimensional art, graphic color, photography along with quilt and needle work. Fresh flower arrangements will be accepted Aug 2 from 9 a.m. At the Duchesne County Library entries for creative writing includingpoetry, short stories, etc. will be accepted Aug. 1 from 10 a.m-p.m. For more information contact Mohea Sprouse at Shiner at '.Zi'.. f&f- one talent With Newell it's horses, whether chasing, breaking, training, buying, selling, trudingnrjust riding them. Newell has nlwuys loved to chase anything tiiat is a challenge to catch. Asked once why, he answered, "Just wanted to see if I could catch it, but his biggest passion has ulways been wild horses. He has bought and sold a lot of horses through the years. He usually has or knows where to find what ever a person islookingfnr.Su horses come and go just because he likes to trade. Many people in the upper country know they cun call on him to help if they have u problem wit h hreakingor training a horse. Newell has figured ine-tim- outalntoftrieksandiftheyhnveasick or injured uniuial, Newell's always glad to help. The t yX' of horse he rides has to have certain characterist ics. One important characteristic is that they haw a little buck in tlicm". he says to keep him on his toes. One ofthe horses t hat he rides now and has done for sewral years will always try him first thingin the morning and sometimes in the afternoon His fain ily oft en ji ikes w it h him asking, Do you think you will ever get that one broke?" or Haven't you goi him broke yet?" Hison'y reply is toshake his head and grumble. One thing he says he never has to worry about is someone borrowing his horse. Newell would like everyone to know that he appreciates being thought of as a pretty good ermhov. |