Burglary spate hits Vernal area mid spring
A string of burglaries in Vernal during May and early June targets businesses and homes. Basin Auto Supply, Vernal Family Health Center, John Shimmin Professional Building, and offices of Dr. Darel A. Nelson and Robert M. McRae suffer break ins with tools, typewriters, drugs, a stereo, and an antique gun collection missing. Police urge dead bolt locks and property marking. crime prevention films and speakers are offered statewide. Brown water and canal-water disputes add local concerns alongside a report of a spray plane crash with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Vernal
Basin Auto Supply
Vernal Family Health Center
John Shimmin
Darel A. Nelson
Robert M. McRae
Bob McRae
McRae
Vernal City
Local groups back White River Dam project in Vernal
Unanimous support voiced at State Board of Water Resources hearing in Vernal for the White River Dam and reservoir to serve oil shale development and Ute irrigation needs. Highlights include endorsements from Uintah and Duchesne county officials, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Moon Lake Electric, Ute Tribe, and local chambers, with emphasis on environmental and water supply benefits and a plan to report findings after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
State Board of Water Resources
Vernal
Edward Jl. Southwich
Southwicn
Board of Water Resources
Daniel F. Lawrence
Jay R. Bingham
Bonanza
Rees Madsen
Madsen
Paull Gillette
Leo Brady
Central Utah Water Conservancy District
L. ¥. Siddoway
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Utah Water and Power Board
Uintah County
Neal Domgaard
Roland Merkley
Morris BR. Cook
Rulon Anderton
Duchesne
C. R. Henderson
Ubag Energy
Henderson
Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce
Dwight J. Wetenkamp
Hoyal B. Kenderson
White River Reservoir
Moon Lake
Rangely
Joe Merino
Tesco
Dennis A. Mower
Ute Business Committee
Verl Haslem
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
George Cazart
Glen Anderson
USGS
Stringham
Uintah Water Conservancy Board
Anderson
Plans Presented for Dinosaur Garden Display
A preliminary study outlines the Delbert Porter dinosaur collection display to be built west of the Field House museum as the Prehistoric Nature Trail. Utah State Parks plans a 10-foot raised trail, swamp area, concrete walks, and a fenced center with access through the Field House. Estimated cost is 458000 dollars. Community funding and public comment are welcomed as the project progresses toward possible Outdoor Recreation matching funds and eventual placement of the dinosaurs purchased for 130000 dollars by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Porter
Cormunity
Utah
Utah State, Division of Parks and
Natural History State Museum
Grant Fredrickson
State Parks
Field House Museum
Perry
Bureau of Oultdour Recreation
Vernal City to issue tax notes with low bid from Zions First National
Vernal City will borrow 100000 in tax income notes for next fiscal year. Zions First National Bank was the low bidder at 3.40 percent, with Walker Bank at 3.55 and First Security Bank at 3.625. Zions Bank bid accepted. In other business the council approved beer licenses for Valara's Produce and Matt & Jeff's Sandwich Shop, denied Triangle Ql Ca for access concerns, approved ARR Amusement arcade, and a pawn shop provision. A canal group discussed drought policy, VelRal City water conservation rebates, and water allocation priorities. Outside watering for Air Village was shifted to weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City
Zions First National Bank
Walker Bank
First Security Bank
Zions Bank
Valara
East Mall
Matt & Jeff's
West Main
Triangle Qi
ARR Amusement
Injunction blocks Utah oil shale lease payments
U S District Judge Willis W Ritter halted Interior Department enforcement of no Utah oil shale tract leases WA and UB. Phillips Petroleum Sunoco Energy Development and Sahin Petroleum seek to avoid a 24 million bonus payment and faced potential voiding of claims. About 50 million spent so far. 80 million may be due to Utah. Escrow holds funds pending appeal. Judge noted clear danger leases could be voided and insurers could lose 24 million if payments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
Utah
U. S. District Court
Willis W. Ritter
Trac
Mitchell Meli¢h
Ritter
Phillips Petroleum
Sunoco Energy Development Co
Sahin Petroleum
Avaid
Judge Ritter
Bitter
Interior Departments
Heed Nielson
Ail
Nickson
Melich
Interior Secy
Cecil Andrus
Senate
Andrus
Melleh
Tridell Lapoint water bond passes in regional vote
The Tridell and Lapoint water bond election approved a revenue bond up to 250000 with 163 votes for and 51 against and a general obligation bond up to 15040 with 148 for and 58 against. Total project cost is about 1138000. Unofficial results show precinct splits and the entire Board of Trustees reelected: Clinton C. Harrison, Marvin Huber, DeVon McKee, Duane McKee, Loris L. Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridell
Lapoint
Ridell
Clinton C. Harrison
Marvin Huber
DeVon McKee
Duane McKee
Loris L. Wooley
Budget hearings scheduled for Vernal City and Uintah District
Budget hearings will be held in the next two weeks for Vernal City and Uintah School District. Vernal City meeting to discuss the 4077 78 budget is set for Wednesday June 23 at 7 30 p m at the city office. Uintah School District budget session is slated for Thursday June 30 at the School Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City
Uintah
School Board
Uintah teachers approve 1977 78 salary contract
Uintah County Education Association and Uintah Board of Education reach agreement on the 1977 78 contract. Beginning teachers start at 9000 dollars annually, a 4.65 percent raise, with higher insurance costs and experience increments. Public invited to review proposed budgets and provide input as costs rise 7.59 percent. The board also funds lunch time for elementary teachers and reimbursement for large school teachers via increased activity ticket revenues per Dr Wayne Heid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Education Association
Uintah Board of Education
Hoatd of
de. L. Wayne Heid
Plane lands wrong side up near Diamond Mountain
Alger of Kimo Utah piloted a Cessna 488 that crashed upside down in a county road after downdraft midmountain. He suffered severe head injuries and was treated at Umlah County Hospital. Traffic halted two hours as responders and federal aeronautics officials investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Need Alger
Kimo
Utah
Diamond Mountain
Cim
Arden Stewart
Alger
Ray Searle
Mr. Meer
Umlah
Stewart
Federal
Keith Simuin
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Ashley Spring
Harold
Nelda Cook
Sheriff's Office
Nelda
Hichfield
White River Project
Merrill J. Millett
Moon Lake Electric Association
Millett
Field Housé Museum
Michael Perry
Field House
Mr. Perry
Porter
Division of Parks, and Retreation
Dave Rasmussen
Ashley Valley Canal Companies
Water Representative
Maeser
Jensen
Glade Nelson
Canal Company
Ashley Springs
Brush Creek
Green River
Lyle McKeachnie
Air Village
Alr Village
Tridell - Lapoint Water Bond Passes
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