Sound-off meeting on Uintah School District issues
A Uintah County reader summary notes Superintendent Wayne Reid hosted a Friday afternoon meeting to answer public questions about the Uintah School District. Citizens raised rumors and concerns about board members, administrators and teachers, with calls for professional respect and improved health awareness echoed by a Utah Blue Cross-Blue Shield Grapevine reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Reid
Uintah
Reid
Uintah County
Boundary changes form two new LDS wards
Two new wards were formed, Maeser Third and Vernal Ninth, in Sacrament meetings on Sunday March 20. Maeser Third ward’s bishop is Cloyd Harrison with Frank Andreason as first counselor and Lloyd H Ferguson as second counselor. Steven Cox serves as ward clerk with assistance.
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Vernal Utah
Ashley Stake
Jack A. Seitz
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Maeser
Cloyd Harrison
Frank Andreason
Lloyd H. Ferguson
Steven Cox
Jan Turner
Sammy Lee Foff
Elder's
Quorum
Dennis Higley
Btlaine Pierce
Kenneth Fisher
Richard Moore
Altom d. Vernon
Norman D. McGregor
Vernal Ninth Ward
Clinton J. Baxter
Ronald J. Perry
Robert B. Jameson
Grady McCullough
Martin W. Curtis
Rondo Sullivan
Maeser Second
Daniel R. Gardner
Eddie Slade
Elder
Douglas Barlow
Berkley Hall
Jay Anderson
H. Glenn McKee
Berkley J. Wallis
Wynn Mansfield
James Party
Sammy Lee Poff
Alton J. Vernon
Dan Turner
Boyd Price
Wayne Hall
Gaylynn Oaks
Visiting LDS Leader to Attend Ashley Stake Conference
John M. Scowcroft regional representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will visit March 26 and 27 for stake meetings open to members and the public. The program includes sessions for priesthood leadership and general sessions at 8 30 a m and 11 a m on Sunday. Wards attending early service include Glines Second Maeser First Maeser Second Vernal Fifth and Vernal Sixth with others at the 11 a m session.
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John M. Scowcrint
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Scowcroft
John W
Charlene Major Scowcroft
Ogden
Barbara W. Caine
Boise
Idaho
Charlene
John Arthur
Barbara Ann
Sally
U.S. Army
Africa
Italy
Greece
New England
ASA
Toe
Mark E. Peterson
Scowcroft
Glines 2Nd Ward
Glines
Maeser
Vernal
Ashley
Dutch John
Vernal City Earns Second Place in 1976 Progress Awards
Vernal City received a 225 check for second place in the Most Overall Progress category from Uintah Area Utah Community Progress Program 1976. Wesley T. Maughan presented the award to city leaders. Sixty four communities were recognized.
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Vernal City
Vermal City
Uintah Area
Utah
Wesley T. Maughan
Community Service Center
USA
Jensen Unit Gains Carter Approval for Jensen Unit
Washington sources report the Carter administration approved the Jensen Unit of the Central Utah Project allowing progress toward the Tyzack Dam and Reservoir contract. Brown & Root Western of Denver won the bid for 12.79 million dollars, with the Uintah Water Conservancy District to manage water sales and repayment.
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Washington
Central Utah Project
J. ¥. Siddoway
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Salt Lake City
Jensen
Carter
Fyzack
Jow
Siddoway
Hugh W. Colton
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Reclamation
Colton
Brown & Hoot Western, Inc
Denver
Brown & Root
Utah
Henneville
COP
Lyman
Utah-Colorado
Sowards Reports Utah Legislature Surplus and Rural Gains
Rep. Glade M. Sowards told Vernal Chamber directors Utah enjoys unmatched fiscal health after a 17.5 million surplus. He praised rural projects including land development funds and a new 1 million revolving fund for water programs. He noted tax cuts, inheritance tax repeal, and a 5 million drought reserve, plus raises for state employees and teachers.
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Glade M. Sowards
Utah
Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce
Sowards
Sawards
Sewards
Salt Lake Area
Natural Resources Division
Elbert Porter
Field House
Grass fires strain Vernal firemen with 12 alarms
Vernal firemen answered 12 grass and weed fire alarms in two weeks, with notable losses. A March 12 blaze at Vernal Airport ended with a plane crash killed? no, the plane and crew escaped. damage listed at 50 000. A March 11 welding rig fire at Kenworth Diesel Sales caused about 30 000 in damage. A March 13 hay stack fire at Joe Haslem place burned 60 tons of hay. Additional grass and miscellaneous fires reported around Vernal through March 20 with property losses varying.
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John Gardiner
Dinaland Aviation
Kenworth Diesel Sales
Vernal
Joe Haslem
Densen
Vernal Volunteer Fire Department
Robert Turner
Th Sa
Eddie Knutson
East 5Th
Elizabeth Massey Place
West
Archie McConkie
Sunset Drive
Theatre
Uintah School Board Approves Five Year New Building Plan
Edwards and Daniels of Salt Lake City chosen as architects for a five year school building program. Bonding agent will be James Fenton of Lions Bank and Trust in Salt Lake City. Sites to be determined, taxes promised not to rise. New principal appointed at Central Elementary next year. Naples Elementary position to open. Law Day on April 29 aims to teach government mechanics. PTA summer packets program approved with film screening safeguards. Early retirement policy reviewed but to be reconsidered next meeting. Retention and promotion policy at elementary level passed. Preece resigns from board following attorney's request. New math concept remains in use at several elementary schools with emphasis on parental understanding. Festival of the Arts week set for April 24-28 with multiple school activities. Children's Dance April 21-22 marks start of Fine Arts Week with active parent participation.
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Asilel Evans
Central Elementary
Naples
Wayne Heid
Alta Winward
Central School
PTA
Board of Education
Dana Turner
Dennis Preece
Preece
Supt
Steid
University of Utah
Chamber launches water conservation program
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce urges Ashley Valley residents to save water this summer amid a forecasted shortage. Tips cover leaks, dishwashers, refrigeration, showers, toilets, washing, lawn care, gardening, car washing, and farming. Citizens are invited to submit ideas to the chamber.
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Vernal Area
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United States
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
LDS
John M. Scowcroft
Priscress
Carter Administration
Department of Interior
Tyzack Dam
Wig Brush Creek
Sternaker Dam
Ashley Creek
U.S
Rep
Hep. Sawards
Ile
Sesson
Chamber
Irvin Haws
ABC Spring Promotions
Wildlife Federation
Alan White
White
Municipal Airport
County Bridge
John Luthi
Herbert Troester
Warren
Jayson Haws
Cafe
Hun- Ung
Ashley Valley
Steinaker Reservoir
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