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Show w Jj Page 10 XV i,rs UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. Sentember 1 7. 2002 . mw$m. , iT . g8 Back Row : Bud Feller. Guy Taylor. Gary Hustead, Kent Brighton, Dale Nelson, UHS 50th CLASS REUNION Fred Brown, Gardell Powell, Marion Morrill, Lamar Farnsworth. Clyde Rasmussen, Lloyd Fenn, Leon Pamsh, Max Warren, Jack Burgess and Tom Rowley. Middle Row: Virlin Gagon, Shar Lynn Larsen Benson, Lawana Glines Oman, Dorthy Dean Nixon Openshaw, Inez Houtz Heath, Arvon Tanner Redden, Mildred Tanner Betts, Virginia Mathsen Wamsley, Louella Hancock Harrison. Joyce McKenna Duncan, Joyce Burr Brown. LaWanna Dillman Wynn, Ila Rae McConkie Gingell, Rhea Sullivan Richin, Mary Jane Kelsey Springer, Marie Eldredge Bartlett, Deloris Hutcheon Eldredge, and Scott Nicked. Front Row: Merlynn Ross Hoover, Pauline Larsen Poulson, Orlo Spencer, Narvol Hansen, Bonnie Boren, Nelda Beal Mecham, Joan Walker Morrill, Glenda Nelson Hall, JoAnn Labrum Bastian, Ila Lee Nelson Shaw, Howard Horrocks and Jack Green. I Samving Mem bars Union High's first of CASI I TO CON AMORE Bud Stone, Con Amore School principal, is presented a check $6,579.30 by Kody on the Roosevelt in tournament a was raised The Conover. Cliff golf and money Conover. Also pictured are Kilty Dan Wilcox, Also pro. Amore. Con student al pictured a Course. Kody is Seventy-eixclaasmate- graduates get together These students chose the school col-ors, black and gold, decided on a mascot and namedt the yearbook. Wind Can Be Your Friend... State offers experimental devices for measuring the Collision on State Street claims life of motorcyclist iiihii lost his life on Monday, Sept. 9, wlien the motorcycle lie wiiKdri viiigst nick a pickup truck at A Roosevelt the intersection of State Street and Highway 40. Adam Gardner, 27, was dead at the scene According to investigating Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Luke Stradinger, the accident occurred around 4:30 in front of Alco when Anna Maiizanun-s- , 37, Roosevelt atturn tempted to make a from Highway 40 onto State Street and fuihil to see Gardner, who was driving westbound on his Yamaha (Ml street hike. Stradinger said Manzanares husband, who wasa passenger in the truck, saw the nwtorcycle and said, "There's a motorcycle coming. Anna Manzanares put on her brakes and stopped juHt as site was entering the westbound lane of travel to make the turn and the motorcycle struck tlie right front of the pickup, stated Stradinger. Gardner, who was not Wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle and apisirently died or massive head injuries. An eyewitness, traveling directly behind the Manzanares' vehicle, used a cell phone to immediately call 91 1. Andrea Harper said dispatchers asked her to get out of her car and make an assessment ofthe scene to aid emergency personnel who were being left-han- d 1 1 possibilities dispatched. Travis Harper and Tucker found a tarp to put over Gardner. "The driver was complain-ingo- f chest pains and her husband was walking around in a daze and kept saying, It was an accident, my wife didnt see him', said Harper. There were no skid marks at the scene, making it difficult to determine the speed of the motorcycle, said Stradinger, but he estimated Gardner was going "at least 30 miles per hour, upon impact. She (Manzanares) was station ary and it deployed her air bags,)he noted. The Manzanares suffered bruises and abrasions and were taken to the Uintah Basin Medical Center for treatment and released. Possible charges against Manzanares are pending, while the accident remains under investigation, said Stradinger. He noted that the intersection at State Street and Highway 40 has been the scene of numerous accidents, including at least three fatalities. "I have personally investigated one fatality (Gardner) and am aware of two others. I have personally investigated six accidents there, said Stradinger. Gardner is the son of Les and Lynette Gardner of Hancock Cove. Funeral services were held last Friday at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. 3 FRICK that passed over the cliffesurround-in- g HuIm.t t brew blocks of ice as large as baseballs at homes, cars and people before vanishing into the distant horizon. Tlieactivecell thunderstorm wasoneof many weather disturbances that crossed the slute Thursday afternoon. But the storm experienced in the Helper area was significantly different than the majority of the disturbances reported at locations within Utah. Reports from the National Weather Service showed that the storm cell that crossed over the western Carbon County area at noon on Aug. 29 was extremely intense and the action on the ground proved they were right. The Sun Adixxxite RICH FIELD A man who may have been Utahs most wanted fugitive was taken into custody by the Richfield City Police Department at a Richfield motel. Jeremy Burton Williums, 26, was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed weapon, false information to police and possession of met ha The arrest came on the same day that at least one Utah television station was going to air a story about Williams being Utahs most wanted fugitive, said I.! Afen DeMille of the Richfield City Police Department. The iiirhficlti l(mper MANTI The sean-- for Elizabeth Smart, the young girl abducted from her home in Salt I,ake City two months ago, has once again found its way back into Sanpete County. Investigators tin; now following up on other leads, one or which is the "gravedigger incident as reported in the Messenger July 1 1. Saturday, Aug. 3l's search was by Chris Smart, Elizabeth's uncle. SearclM-r- s found many things, but nothing that could be directly related to Elizahci hV disapiiearance. Several animal bones were found. In an area that Komei all Dinosaur Point, searchers discovered a pairofchildren'ssocks and a puirofboxer sliurts in a dense growth oftrees. Elizabeth was not wearing boxer shorts, and it was speculated the clothing was left behind by scouts cumping in the area. h-- d ThehlvtHenffer-Rnterfiris- e MOAB A petition drive to change the size and structure of the Grand County Council failed to meet state election law signature requirements and timelines, and will not appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, county officials said Tuesday night. But efforts to gather additional signatures after the July deadline may qualify the measure for the 2004 general election ballot if all petition signatures are still valid at the time. The ballot initiative sought to reduce the council from seven to five members, and to make all council seats positions, eliminating council districts. Proponents have said the effort was sparked by growing community dwat infection with county government, and by a council vote last Tall that increased council member salaries by more than 40 percent for 2002. The at-lar- Timet-Independe- TOOELE The Terrorist Alert Warning at Deseret Chemical Depot was aounded Thursday morning in response to a possible intrusion within the fenced area bet ween the chemical storage area and the outer perimeter fence. An individual was spotted by Utah National Guardsmen currently stationed at DCD while on regular patrol of the grounds, stated DCD Commander Col. Peter Cooper in a press conference. From 400 to 600 meters away, four soldiers on two separate patrols spotted an unidentified individual dressed in blackclothingaround9:24a.m. in the "Cemetery Ridge area of DCD'a outer boundaries. The guardsmen were in a Humvee and called for the individual to atop, but the person ran toward Ophir Creek, and has not been seen since, Col. Cooper said. The Tooele Transcript Bulletin The letter is addressed to "Dear Wind Enthusiast ... and if you think that means you, then read on. The Utah Energy Office Anemometer Loan Program isacceptingappUcationsfrom people interested in installing wind turbines on public or private lands. The purpose ofthe anemometer is to measure the wind resource potential cm these lands to determine ifit is feasible to harness the energy and convert it into electrical power. The state hopes to encourage the public and private sectors to install wind turbines to help meet their power needs, and the loan program will significantly reduce the coed of the preliminary quantitative analysis. The Btate of Utah has 12 anemometers to be loaned out, to be used in the state for up to 14 months. If you are interested in applying, or for more information, call Christine Watson, an engineer at the Utah Energy OfBut hurry befice, at cause the appl ication deadline is Sept 23. If you would like to learn more ' about wind energy, visitthefoUowing , web sites: www.awea.org, www.nationalwind.org, www.windustry.org, www.bergey.com , www.windenergy.com, or www.eren.doe.govwind, bers strong. Twenty-tw- o people in the first graduating class are deceased. These students chose the school colon, black and gold, a mascot, and named tire yearbook Yoon Yun. This years officers were JoAnn Labrum Bastian, Nelda Beal Mecham, Ina Lee Nelson Shaw, Mary Jane Kelsey Springer, Orlo Spencer and Howard Horrocks. The next class reunion will be held in 2005. Louella Hancock Harrison will serve as chairwoman over the reunion. She will be assisted by LaWanna Dillman Wynn. The first graduating class ofU nion High held their SO1 class reunion last month. s and spouses were class memattended. Forty-fou- r bers. The afternoon was spent visiting and renewing old friendships. Union High opened its doors September 1951 with students coming from Roosevelt High and Al terra High schools. The senior class was 104 me m-- BLM to conduct emergency wild horse round-u- p The Bureau of Land Management an emergency gather of 350 to 500 wild horses due to extreme drought. The horses will be gathered from the Hill Creek herd near Vernal and the Cedar Mountain Herd Area which is located 50 miles west of Salt Lake City. The gathers will begin Sept. 17 and are expected to last two to three weeks. "The ongoing extreme drought is making it difficult for the horses to locate enougi water andforage to sur-vivBy reducing numbers of animals in certain herd areas, remaining animals will have a much better chance of survivingthe upcoming winter, said Gus Warr, Utah BLM Wild Horse and Burro Specialist. Currently, the BLM is hauling water to hones throughout Utah in areas where natural springs have become dry. AccordingtoWarr, horses are being fenced to walk five or more miles to find forage and then back to water daily. Normally, wild animals utilize mild summer weather and good pasture to put on weight for tire winter, however many of Utah's wild horses are already starving. (BLM) will conduct e. UBAOG fCgiOIMVIClB plBIHICf The drought is taking a toll on the young and old and we will do our best to help them survive, said Warr. "Horses showing signs of stress will receive our immediate attention and we will continue to monitor other animals. Additional emergency gathers may be necessary this fall and next spring ifthe drought continues. Utah has over 3000 wild horses in 22 herd areas located on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM manages set levels of animals in each herd area based on food, water, space and the interrelationship with other uses. Each year the BLM gathers some ofthe animals Uintah Basin Association of Government's Board ofDirectors last week filled a position they had been advertising for about six months. Clayton Chidester resigned from his position as the Pkuuiingand Commu- nity Development Director for Duchesne County and became UBAOGs new These horses are offered for public adoption or sent to sanctuaries. Wild horses gathered during emerare brought to gency round-up- s such as the Utah Wild Horse and Burro Center near Butterfield Canyon southwest of Salt Lake City where they receive veterinarian care and pre placedon a carefully piarinedi diet that allows (hem to regain their weight and health. For more information about adopting a wild horse, call hold-ingare- 561-463- 2. r.wind.utah.guv. Check out our Classifieds! To order call full-tim- e, region-wid- e planner, effective Monday, Sept 16. In his new position, Chidester will oversee the planning throughout Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett coun- to maintain healthy populations. (801) hires new ties. He will work primarily w ith public lands and will have a support staff to share his expertise with and to assist him in goingout to help smaller cities without a city planner, said Lori Brummond, executive director of UBAOG. Other qualified applicants were also considered, but Chidester 's training, education and experience with tb faunty set' him apart from, the others, Bnimmond mentioned. Brummond commented that UBAOG is delighted to have Chidester as part oftheir staff and believes they will be able to accomplish a great deal with his help. "Were glad to have him aboard! she stated. Farm Bureau applauds Senate's initial approval of emergency ag relief With a vote of 79 to 16, the Senate inted its initial approval for $6 lion in proposed to weather- stricken farmers and ranchers across bil-eli- ef 435-722-51- 31 mother, Loma Sorenson, had gone into acoma and they didnt think she would last the week out Another call was to tell me that another friend, Brent Forsgreen, had died. Brent was the father to 12 children. Both of his parents passed away in care centers. Luge Lugenbeel was in Clifton, Colorado visiting with his sister, Lois, and Tom Wise. When Luge came back he brought back a load of peachea. The Wises used to run a mobile home park in Craig; Colorado. The Gees lived in their court and knew them very well. WallyandJudyDunsmoreertfoyeda visit from Wallys mother, Roberta Dunsmore, who was out from Heber. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers convention was held on Sept. 7 at the LDS stake center at 32 S. State St. in Roosevelt. There were a lot of DUP members in attendance. President, Phyllis Ames, gave the welcome and Lurrine Duncan gave the prayer and blessing on the food. There were several special numbers. LaRae Bailey aanga beautiful song. She was accompanied by LoriAnn Bruton. They gave a special recognition for being the oldest member in our DUP, but Nellie was very ill and unable to attend. Nellie is 97 years old. We had two international ladies out from Salt Lake, Carol Buchmiller and LaRue Pitts. The meeting was well attended. They served a lovely luncheon. There were approximately 150 daughters who attended. I would love to write and thank all my very good friends who have been so very good to take me to all ofmy doctor appointments. I have put up with sciatic nerve in my right hi p and leg for the biggest part of two months, with me going to the doctors two and three time a week. Those who I want to thank are Esther McFarlane, Carma Jean Lisonbee, Lillian Flesher, Deloris the country . The vote was necessary to survive this difficult time and to enovercome a budget point oforder which sure that agriculture remains a viable would otherwise prohibit appropriat-ingadditionfunds outside of budget constraints unless designated as emergency assistance. While the amendment must still be voted on and then attached as part of the Interior Department Appropriations Act, Farm Bureau said the initial vote in the affirmative demonstrates good commitment by the Senate to ensure the $6 billion in relief fimding will be part of the final bill. Final vote on thebill is expected within the next week. UFBF President Leland Hogan said Utah Senators Hatch and Bennett played critical rolesinensuringUtahs battered fanners and ranchers could look for assistance from the federal government. Both Senators added their nameaas cosponsors to the Agriculture Emergency Disaster Funding al Sandra Remund Kaminski of Ferrin was in Duchesne to attend the blessing of Jerry and Sherrys baby girl in the Bridgeland Ward. amendment Branden and Nancy Bench also had "Farmers and ranchers across the their baby boy blessed in the have been hit hard by a myriad country 1. on Ward Sunday, Sept. Bridgeland of and pest related disasweather were Hansen ofLehi Karren Guy and ters, Hogan said. "Our producers in here on Sept. 1. They came to the Utah have not been spared - weve Bridgeland Ward. They were getting dealt with frost, drought crickets, and babies of with twin the acquainted everything in between this year. We their son and his wife. deeply appreciate the Senators supBeverly Bunn went to West Jordan to port to help our farmers and ranchers her daughter's home. brother-in-laRoselee Wilkins and her Lowell Wilkins, and his fomily all at the Roy Park. Even Grandmother, Marie Wilkins ofColo-rad- o Springs, Colorado was here for the party. By the way, Marie has been here for a good month. There were approximately 60 members in attendance. The Committee of Consumer SerThe Lizzy and Tom Thomas family vices has recommended that Questar reunion was held over the Labor Day Gas Company's general rates for its holiday. It was held down in the lower natural gas customers in Utah should pasture; on Elmer Thomas's old place. be reduced by seven percent. There were 65 family members In the rate case currently before present. the Public Service Commission of Artamesia Mechams family had a Utah, the CCS seeks a $14.2 million party for her 80 birthday on Sept. 6 decrease for Utah. The Committee is at the 1 and 3 Ward building in a consumer watchdog organization Duchesne. She had a wonderful party that advocates on behalfof residential and her family did very well for her. and small commercial (including agOrinda Gee received two phone calls ricultural) customers ofthe large utilon Friday of last week. Neither one ity companies providing service in was a good call. A very dear friend of Utah. the Harold Gees' has been in a care Walton, Joyce " Keysaw, Helen Questar Gas asked the PSC for an center for some time. Lomes daugh- Abplanalp, Rose itchell. additional $23 million in annual revter called to tell Orinda that her enues, an increase of nearly ten percent over its present rates. The CCS examined several aspect of the rate case and filed testimony before the Commission on revenue requirement, industry in Utah. Drought hail, frost crickets, and high winds have caused more than $400 million in damage to Utahs agricultural industries. That represents 40 percent of normal farm cash receipts. The first week of September, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle introduced the emergency disaster aid amendment to the Interior appropriations bill (S. 2708) that provides up to $6 billion in fimdingfor crop loss and livestock assistance. The amendment covers losses from both 2001 and 2002, unlike previous proposals that covered one year or the other, but not both. Under the formula, formers would be eligible for assistance if their losses exceed 35 percent of their normal crop. Ranchers would be compensated for feed expenses and loss of forage. According to the UB. Department ofAgriculture (USDA), 1 1 entire Btatea and 1,470 total counties have received disaBterdesignations this year. USDA has made 22 states eligible for emergency haying and grazingassistance to date. (D-S.D-.) $14 million decrease in natural gas rates recommended rate spread and rate design. Based on its review of Questar's revenues, investments and expendi-ture- s during calendar 2001, the Committee recommends that Questara annual revenues goingforward should be $37 million lower than the company proposed. This would result in the rate reduction of $14 million. The Committee has also made recommendations on lineextena ion policy issues, the recovery and spread ofCO, costa, and is examining cuatomer service issues. The Committee urges the Commission to examine the issues care-foll- y to protect Utah ratepayers. Public Witness Day has been scheduled for Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m., in the Heber Wells Building. Any Utah cus-- : tomer wishing to testily before the Commission in this matteb should appear on that day and time. J POOR C |