Uintah County Hospital bond plan faces decisive vote
Community leaders urge residents to approve a $2 million general obligation bond to finance a new acute care center and extended care facilities. The plan, backed by the Uintah County Commissioners and Hospital Board, would raise four mills over 16 years, costing about $20 annually for an $8,000 property, to replace the aging building and meet federal standards.
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Uintah County
Sunrise Convalescent Center
Hospital Board
Chamber to tour Red Fleet Dam
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce plans a Tuesday tour of four construction activities at the Red Fleet Tyzack Dam project under Uintah Water Conservancy District manager L Siddoway. The group departs Lamplighter Inn after the noon board luncheon and returns about 3 pm. Later, two 17 year olds were detained for theft, tied to a string of vehicle thefts, with Showalter Ford aiding the investigation. An 18 year old Vernal resident was arrested for Wiegal consumption and possession of controlled substances after a 3:45 am stop. he pleaded guilty in Justice of the Peace court.
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Red Fleet
Tyzack
Vernal Area
L. ¥. Siddoway
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Lamplighter Inn
Vernal Chamber
Uintah
Harley Hales
Vernal City
Gale Robbins
Chuck Hill
Vernal
Wiegal
Allen Bradley Schmidt
Bob Downard
Schmidt
Eaton
Justice of the Peace Court
Uintah County Hospital bond election to voters Tuesday
Uintah County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a $2.589 million general obligation bond for a new 96 bed hospital plus remodeling. The plan includes a 37 000 square foot single floor complex, future expansion, nursing home conversion, and a tax impact of about 4 mills or $20 yearly on a $5 000 property. The project, designed by Edwards and Daniels Associates, would start in spring and aim for summer 1979 use if approved.
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Uintah County
LDS Church
LDS
Edwards and Daniels Associates
Salt Lake City
Roland Merkley
Neil Domgaard
Melvin Burke
Ainish County
Woters
National Guard unit to train in Europe
A Utah National Guard Company A from Vernal and unit 1457th Engineer Battalion will conduct a two week summer 1978 overseas training in Germany under the 7th Engineer Brigade. The program aims to raise professionalism through realistic hands on training while offering a weekend for tourist visits. The battalion's excellence earned Jischner Award nominations for 174 and 1975, with overall standout status for the thirteen Western States in 1975. Opportunities exist for qualified individuals to join, with high school credit, scholarships covering half of higher education costs, and contacts in Vernal for more information.
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Vernal Area
Douglas Long
David Smith
Joe Welsh
Cath
Utah National Guard
Steve Ostler
Lyle Thacker
Merlin Russon
Europe
Vernal
1457Th Engineer
Steven M. Ostler
Germany
7Th Engineer Brigade
Comany A
United States
Mast
National Guard
Cpt Ostler
Guard
PSG
Bruce H. Todd
SSG
Donald MM. Preece
Stolen pickup recovered and worker injured in Utah incident
The Uintah County sheriff reports a 1969 Chevrolet pickup owned by American Gilsonite Co. was recovered intact with no windows or tires, but with engine and transmission missing. Dean Johnson found it hidden near Ashley Creek. At 3:15 pm last Tuesday Darrell Bailey, 53, a worker at Thompson 28 Rig in Walker Hollow Red Wash, injured his leg and ankle slipping at the rotary table. treated at Uintah County Hospital and flown to Holy Cross Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
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Arden Stewart
American Gilsonite Co
L. Harold Cook
Darrell Bailey
Walker Hollow
Red Wash
Bailey
Uintah County Hospital
Vernal Emergency Medical
Holy Cross Hoapital
Salt Lake City
Golden Age Rodeo Nets Funds For Hospital Unit
5000 netted by rodeo kicked off by the 1000 initial donation from Joe Haslem the benefit rodeo sponsor Woodey Searle reports that nearly 5000 will be contributed toward the extended care unit for the new hospital The Golden Age Rodeo netted 1234.34 and will be used by the senior citizens next year for a trip to Disneyland Mrs Lou Harrison hospital fund drive chairman said auction items were fabulous Woodey did a super job of auctioneering and that the Dinah Spurs were beautiful Tiley not only added color to the show with their courtesy performance but they sold tickets like crazy for a week before and we sure do appreciate it I am complimenting those gentlemen who contributed stock time the sound system or any one of the things it takes to make a successful rodeo A list of the auction items donated the donors and purchasers follows"}
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Uintah County Hospital
Vernal Jaycees
Main Street
Episcopal Church Arish House
Joe Haslem
Woodey Searle
Disneyland
Lou Harrison
Woodey
Tiley
Lou
Sharon Sherl
Vonetta Searle
Tina
Evanna Sherl
Norman Massey
Wayne Workman
Ashley
Utah Gas Service cuts deposits in new policy plan
Utah Gas Service Co. unveils a reduced deposit schedule and a two month based rate for commercial customers following PSC hearing cancellation set for Sept 14 in Vernal Moab. Homeowners now face a 50 dollar deposit, renters 80, with refunds after 12 months of on time payments.
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Utah Public Service Commission
Utah Gas Service Company
Utah Gas Service Co
Vernal
Moab
Vernal Chamber of Commercce
Vernal City
Uintah County
Moab City
Grand County Economic Development Committee
Moab Chamber of Commerce
PSC
Utah Gas Service
Controversy Over Uintah School Board Policies Frays Local Bells
Express reporter Tom Murphy outlines grievances by The Concerned Citizens for Vetter School Government against the Uintah County School Board. They challenge policy adherence, changes via two regular sessions, and reimbursements for administrator travel versus teacher meals, citing conflicts with state law and Robert's Rules of Order.
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Mulder
Express
Tom Murphy
Triad
Concerned Citizens For Vetter
Uintah County School Board
Uintah School District
Board of Education
Robert
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Darrell Lance
Showalter Ford
Downard
Vernal Police
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Wasatch Front
Dean Johnson
Ashley Creek
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Utah Gas Service Ca
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