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Show r UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 19. 2002- - Pace Fuel bargains are ending Ask a Specialist Whatcanbedone.for as prices creep upward Shane and Lisa Ivie enjoyed a visit this last weekend from Lisa's parents, Jerry and Susan Hansen of Tooele. They all attended the Bridgeland ward sacrament meeting on Sunday, March 4. Arnold and Tammy Remund had their litUe girl Kori baptized and confirmed on Saturday evening at the Duchesne Stake Center. This was done by her father. Guy and Karen Hansen and family were out over this last weekend. They attended church in the Bridgeland ward. It was so nice to have them back with us. Mr. and Mrs. Derrik Chris tene had their baby boy blessed in the Bridgeland ward and given the name of Kaden by his father; a very sweet little boy. Ken and Pearl McQueen were present at the baby Kaden s blessing on Sunday, March 4 in the Bridgeland ward. C heree and Mark Murdock and their three children of Brighton were down to spend the weekend with their grandparents, George and Edythe Marett, in Duchesne. Dee Thomas of Casper, Wyoming came down and spent a couple of days helpinghis mother, Lena Thomas, get some thingB done. Thomas Hieken of Tabiona passed away at the Uintah Basin Medical Center on Feb. 28. These two nice people used to come to our Duchesne Gateway Senior Center, to our Senior dinners. His wife Vivian passed away in 1999. They were good people. Orinda Gee was at the Stewarts Care Center on Wednesday to visit with all ofher friends who Orinda got to know so well when her husband, Harold Gee, was in the care center for three months. Orinda Gee was taken to Roosevelt by her friend Lena Thomas and her friend Paul Bowden ofMyton, on Saturday, March 9, her birthday, to the Catholic church for the catfish fry. Katherine RossofOrem passed away. Her funeral was held on Friday, March 8. She was a cousin to Orinda Gee. Katherine had been in a care center for a long time. self-serv- self-serv- e Millions of stray, unwanted dogs and cats roam streets, neighborhoods and countrysides. These animals often suffer from illness, starvat ion and injuries. Animal control agencies and humane societ ics find homes for sonic of these animals, but many of them have to be euthanized. Controlling the pet population is important. Isolation and drugs to control reproductive cycles can be used control and in some for short-ter- "Bo Dad.... If Vegetarians does TriCounty Health to announce contest winners at health fair K-5- th h, th missionary program fhir will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Western Park Convention Center in Vernal. Participants who submitted posters can pick them up at the Healthbeat Fair during the time of the fair. TriCounty Health Department would like to thank all of the participants, judges, school administration, and teachers for their cooperation, and great enthusiasm. Ifyou have questions or would like more information on any of the programs at TriCounty Health Department, please contact Toni Fenn at TriCounty Health Department, (435) 78 (435) (435) or toll free at You can also contact us through our web site; www.tricountyhealth.com. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case that pits Jehovahs Witnesses against an Ohio towns law that requires anyone making 26-we- ek (DWS). . The extension of unemployment benefits would immediately benefit those who have exhausted their 26 weeks of benefits since the Sept 11 terrorist attacks. The bill allows for extenadditional automatic sions in states where the unemployment rate exceeds four percent. Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt moved quickly to ensure that claim- 13-we- Well-respect- the salt of the earth. COPY or solicitations to y Door-to-do- individual situations. However, t best methods are not eiTcctive for the general pet population. Spaying females and castrating males are the best cont rol met hods for pet overpopulation . Some owners fa i I to do this because they don't recognize the seriousnessofthe populat ion problem or they are concerned that neutering may alter the health or behavior of their pet. Consider the following information on pet neutering. Research shows that, in every important area of health and behavior, the neutered pet fares better t hnn the intact pet. A neutered pet is more content and more likely to stay at home. Because of this, the animal is less likely to be hit by cars or exposed to cont diseases. This will cause less worry and concern for t he jiel owner, and the public will also be better olf with fewer animals roaming neighborhoods and streets. Neutering reduces the risk of infectious diseases and cancer of t he reproductive tract. The body metabolism of the neutered pet will be slowed slightly and the diet may need to he reduced d to keep the pet by about from becoming obese and lethargic. With attention to the pets diet, this problem iB easily controlled. Most pets should be neutered by about six months of age, or at the age your veterinarian recommends. Where possible, educate other pet owners about the pet populat ion pn lem and encourage them to have their Keetch said, "tying up its missionaries in bureaucratic red tape in town after town when they should be free to preach the gospel. In 1998, the tiny town of Stratton, Ohio, passed an ordinance requiring Jehovahs Witnesses and other solicitors to fill out a form before approaching the homes of residents. Jehovahs Witnesses refused to sign. TheWitnesses, who say anonymous activity is a part of its ministry, maintain that Stratton 's because it violates free speech. It asked the high court tooverturn two lower court rulings that found the ordinance could be pets neutered. applied to the Witnesses. Reprinted with permission of the Salt Lake Tribune. one-thir- consequences for The Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, which has 17,000 missionaries using similar techniques to spread its message in all 50 states. evangelism is a vital aspect ofthe church's missionary program," LDS Church attorney Von Keetch said in a friend brief filed on behalf of the Witnesses. Requiring permits for these activities would be "extremely disruptive to the churchs missionary work, or door-to-do- -- ESygSDKl IFOISlUWHISlIIS ants in Utah who may have exhausted their benefits will not have to wait. "Governor Leavitt has acted immediately in making these funds available to those collecting benefits who may have been faringserious financial difficulty, said DWS Deputy Director James Finch. "Due to his timely response well be able to process the extension early next week. To file for unemployment benefits, phone the State UI Claims Center. (Salt LakeSo. Davis Counties, WeberNorth Davis Counties, Provo, and elsewhere in the state and out of state Or daim-ant- s can file forbenefits on theInternet atjobs.utah.gov. 0; 7; 7; Roosevelt Middle School librarian honored by peers At the annual meetingof the Utah Educational Library Media Association, Gary Colton, librarian at Roosevelt Middle School, was honored to be chosen as Utahs Library-medi- a Teacher ofthe Year. and appreciated by his fellow educators, Ganr has worked as a school librarian in Roosevelt for the past 26 years. Colton was the son ofaforest ranger, bo his growing-u-p years were spent in Tabiona and Kamas, Utah, and in Evanston, Wyoming. He earned his bachelor's degree from Utah State University in Logan. Followinga stint in the ILS. Army, he enrolled at Brigham Young University where he received his Master of Library Science degree. "Itwould be hard to recognize Gary without a book in his hand, since he feds a responsibility to read the li- -. brary books beforeshdvingthem. This he does in order to be able to reliably assist his students and teachers in their choices," said George Reay, Media supervisor for the Duchesne County School District. The teachers at Roosevelt Middle School have high praise for Colton's skills and assistance. Cheryl Van Tasaell describes him as being knowledgeable and very helpful to teachers and students alike. "Inachangingworld, Gary has kept up with the new technology and shares that with us. More than anyone else I know, he epitomizes true kindness and courtesy, said Van TasseU. "He treats each and every person with respect, and in his unassuming way." Another said, "Gary is door-to-do- first obtain a permit. The cases outcome could have Bush okays extension to unemployment benefits President Bush signed an extension to Unemployment Insurance benefits . Workers who have exhausted or who were coming to the end of the period will now have up to 13 additional weeks of benefits. The Unemployment Insurance Program in Utah is administered by the Utah Department of Workforce Services eat only vegetables, that mean Humanitarians only eat humans?" U.S. Supreme Court case could affect LDS Poster Contest The TAR WARS Poster Contest is over and the winners have been chosen. Contest winners were picked Monday by local Commissioners. The judging categories were from and grade, grades. Entries from the TriCounty area schools and Connections programs were submitted. All posters had to have a positive message dealing with how life would be better if a person did not smoke. The posters were judged on artistry, creativity, originality, and the ability to communicate a clear, positive message to remain tobacco free. All entries will receive a prize for just entering the contest and all posters will be on display during the fair. First, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be awarded their prizes at the Healthbeat Fair 2002, at 1 p.m. The Colton has been active in several associations connected with his craft. HehasservedontheUELMABoardof Directors, as well as on the Utah State Ubraiy-medi- a Core Curriculum Committee. He is also a former member of the Roosevelt City Library Board. Reay said he and all of Coltons fellow school librarians in Duchesne District agree that this honor could not have gone to a more deserving person. LOWEST MARKED TICKET PRICE TUE WED THU MAR 19 MAR 20 MAR 21 $1.99 $1.47 $5.99 $4.33 $25 $18.32 FRI SAT MON MAR MAR 22 ALL 23 SALES FINAL! MAR 251 CASH-CHECK-CRE- DIT CAROS! SALE HOURS: MON-SA-T Cary Colton was recently named as Teacher of the Utah's Library-med- ia Year. Colton has been a school librarian in Roosevelt for 26 years. Ex- tension Veterinarian price of gasoline is beginningto climb across the state. Of the cities surveyed, the lowest price is found in Provo, at $1.11 per gallon. The most expensive gas is pumped in Moab, at $1.22 per gallon. The Intermountain States show the following prices: Arizona, $1.18; Colorado, $1.21; Idaho, $1.19; Montana, $1.20; Nevada, $1.34; and Wyoming, $1.19. Gas prices around Utah: Moab, $1.22; Ogden, $1.13; Vernal, $1.15; Provo. $1.11; Salt Lake City, $1.16; and Saint George, $1.17. Inventories of gasoline and crude oil are abundant and motorists have no reason to be concerned about shortages. Ifan unforeseen bottleneck were to occur in an area requiringreformu-late- d fuel, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to grant temporary waivers to ensure motorists have adequate gasoline -- TAR WARS . pet population control? Answer by: Clell V'. Bagley, USU The long running bargains on gasoline are ending as retail gasoline prices are beginning to increase throughout the nation, reports AAA Utah. The yearly conversion to the more expensive summer friels coupled with the recovering economy means that demand and cost are going up," said Rolayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. The national average for regular, e unleaded is $1.22, an increase often cents from last months price of $1.12. "Another factor to consider in the cost ofgasoline is the price ofcrudeoil. The price is now over $23 per barrel, continues Fairclough. "This price should be sustained since mqjor oil producingnations are not expected to increase production to adjust to the seasonal increase in demand. Utahs average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $1.16, a three cent increase from last month. A survey of Utah cities shows the 1 1 $40 O 810 AM - 6:30 P.M. 97 . $29.56 4z, I o y CLOfED SUNDAYS $60 $43.31 1 Ben Franklin Fabric, Crafts, Gifts FIXTURES ARE FOR SALE! 690 E. 200 N. Roosevelt, Utah |