67th Year No. 44 Thursday October, 30, 1980 Roosevelt, Utah 20 Cents 26 Pages Sr Allred, Myrin running for State Legislature The- rue in District 67 for the Utah House of Representatives has been between the incumbent Lorin Allred (D, Heber City), and a political newcomer, Alarik Myrin (R, Altamont). LORIN ALLRED Allred is seeking his second term in the legislature. In 1978 he wu one of the lew Democrats elected who unseated an incombent Republican when he edged out long-tim- e legislator, Dr. Dan Dennis (R, Roosevelt). Although he lives and works in Heber City, Allred was born and raised in the Alarik Myrin . . . (R, Altamont) is a candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 67. He cites his term as President of the Utah Cattlemen's Association as valuable experience for the legislature. licensed contractor. STANDARD, League work on coverage Predp The UINTAH BASIN STAND-DARis pleased to announce an association with the League of Women Trace with the Voters. In conjunction this and the STANDARD is, League, next week, offering its readers extensive coverage of the 1980 general election campaign. Both issues and personalities will be covered, including most of the major state-widcandidates and all of the 'local candidates. The STANDARD wishes to thank The Roosevelt City Council, in last the fledging League of Women Voters Monday's meeting, passed two resoluunit here in the Basin. Jean Smith and tions expressing their concern about Vince Lafferty have been instrumental ' in . providing information about the two matters which directly affect could." funding for the dty. Resolution 80-8- 4 .state candidates and in helping with ? Allred: "I've been "A going to the Vernal Resolution of the extension Uging pertinent questions to be posed to the the Federal General Revenue Sharing energy meetings to keep abreast of in this weeks local candidates 1 what's been happening with the oil V ... STANDARD. 7 Program to local governments" and 5 A resolution Resolution development t Ive always st'The loeal unit is in the process, of ' urging ' yvoteT rejection- - of Initiative Proposals' A tiuipud to help cnies and over the - developing a independent A AB eliminating state sales 'tax on . years Ive been Involved in community unit of the League of Women Voters food and provi mg' property tax development on the state leveL" here in the Basin. Anyone interested WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON THE limitation," were both passed unani in joining the League is urged to VARIOUS PROPOSED TAX RELIEF mously. The action was designed to contact Ms. Smith at the UBAVC or WHAT EFFECT MEASURES? indicate to the public the, Councils Mr, Lafferty at the Roosevelt USU WOULD THEY HAVE ON THE fours that local government would be Center. ' BUDGET OF THE STATE OF The STANDARD wishes its readers crippled should revenue sharing not be UTAH? (A, sales tax off food, and B, a extended and should A and B pass. to know that any association with the The complete text of the resolutions proposition property tax reducLeague of Women Voters doe not tion). appears in the legal notices published necessarily indicate that the STAND-DARAired: I oppose both A and B. There is in this week's edition of the endorses the League's position a constitutional question on B. On A, STANDARD. on some issues. Continued on page 3 D Council concerns on revenue matters e v'-- 'y , V ' T ' : Allred is married to the former Joy Defa, Hanna, and is the father of five children. ALARIK MYRIN This is Myrin's first stab at I960 CAMPAIGN cj. politics, but he is no1 stranger to government, having served in several appointed positions. Myrin is a lifelong .resident of Duchesne County, his parents were Swedish immigrants. He attended Utah State University where he earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in agriculture and economica. Myrin's education brought him back to the Basin to take over the family business. The challenger is currently president of the Utah Cattlemen's Anoda-tion-, serves as chairman of the Governor's Agricultural Advisory Board, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Cattlemens Association. Myrin has expanded his family ranching business in Arcadia, which now includes three other families in Utah and Colorado. The Myrin family includes the former Beth Dart, N. Myton Bench, and five children. Each candidate has responded to the following questions from the League of Women Voters and the STANDARD: WHAT COULD BE DONE TO MINIMIZE ANY DETRIMENTAL SOCIAL IMPACTS FROM THE POPULATION BOOM EXPECTED DURING THE 1980s? , Myrin: "We need to look at other ; areas such as Rock Springs, Wyo., and learn from their part experiences. I think that law and order should have . good support and that advance planning, particularly in the areas of housing and water development, is important. All phases of good local . planning should be encouraged. I would work with local officials to minimize the impacts as best we Uintah Basin. After attending the University of Utah, he returned to the Basin to teach schools in Tabiona and Altamont Allred is a veteran, having served in the Air Force. His activitv. in civic affairs include his past presidency of the Lion's Club, the Weber Education Association, and his Chamber of Commerce membership. The incumbent is a music teacher in the Weber School District He is also a i' a. rs.-'Ai,iC- l : publicly expressed - ... sh-ii- 0-3- . e full-fledg- Lorin Allred . . . (D, Heber City) is seeking a second term as District 67 member of the House of Representatives. He points out his record of service, in the legislature and in civic affairs. Utah 13-lik- e D Deseret Generation and Transmission completes 40 Hunter n purchase Six Rural Electric Cooperatives serving in Utah and adjoining states, as well as 21 Utah municipalities with electrical distribution systems, began taking power from Deseret Generation A Transmission at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24. At that particular hour meters were read, and money transferred, conaum-atin- g negotiations that have been conducted for more than a year between Utah Power and Light and Deseret Generation & Transmission granting Deseret a 89.69 interest in UP&L's ownership percent Hunter H plant near Castle Dale, Utah. Total sale price, was $115117,668.60. The purchase of an. interest in the Hunter plant is a joint project by the cooperatives and municipalities. The cooperatives, through Deseret G&T will realise a generating capacity of approximately 101MW, and the municipalities share will total about 58 MW. Under an agreement with Utah Power ft Light Company and financial institutions, Deseret G&T contracted for the foil 89.69 percent share of the plant. A portion iff this will in turn be sold to municipal interests, through an . organization now being formed. Funds for the cooperative share of the purchase were supplied through a guaranteed loan issued by Federal Financing Bank, with the backing of Rural Electric Association. The municipal portion was financed on an interim basis by National Rural Electrie Cooperative Finance Corporation, until the municipal organization can issue bonding to retire this loan. Deseret G&T was formed in 1978 as an entity charged with the responsibility of providing a source of power generation for Utah's cooperatives. Six REA cooperatives, serving in Utah and neighboring states, joined in organizing the GftT, and offered backing in the form of loan guarantees for development capital Cooperatives involved include Brid-ge- r Valley Electric Association, Mountain View, Wyo.; Rural Electric Association, Beryl UL; Flowell Electric Association, Inc., Fillmore, UL; Garkane Power Association, Richfield, UL; Moon Lake Electrie Association, Roosevelt; and ML Wheeler Power, Inc., Ely, Nev. The twenty-on- e municipalities who will be participating in the Hunter transaction are Beaver City, Fairview City,' Hurricane City, Kaysville City, trick-or-tre- at RULON ANDERTON J. Rulon Anderton is the incum- bent Democratic candidate seeking a Duchesne third term on the County Commission seaL He is running against Republican Jimmy N. four-ye- Jim Reidheod . . . (R, Roosevelt) is running for the four-ye- ar seat on the Duchesne sion. Reidhead suggests his business experience and his familiarity with construction, particularly roads, would be an asset to the county. County Commis- ar Reidhead. Anderton is a lifetime resident of Duchesne County and is a rancher. He has served as director of the Duchesne County Wort Growers' Association and was named Farmer of the Year in 1966. Anderton also served as ASCS Representative for Southwestern State Farmers, National Training ROCM RATES Morris Casperson, of Casperson, Seeley and Associates, presented the proposed budget and explained various items of particular interest to the board. The midget is based on a projected $2A million total revenue, and includes payback of a loan to Duchesne County in the amount of $711000. . . . p, seeking another term as the four-ye-ar Duchesne County Com- missioner. Anderton says that his ability to work with people and that his past record of helping to keep the county in the black are good reasons to keep him in office. the Uintah Basin. Anderton's main thrust in the campaign has been directed toward Continued on page 3 Hospital board accepts 81 budget 1981. Rulon Anderton Roosevelt) is which was held in Committee, Washington, D.C., and is past County Committee Chairman, ASCS. Presently Anderton is serving as a member of the Governor's Advisory Council Certifying Committee, and of the Duchesne County Hospital Board. He is also chairman of the Uintah Basin Association of Governments and has recently been appointed by Governor Scott Matheson to a committee to secure culinary water for UP The Duchesne County Hospital Board met Tuesday, OcL 21, to discuss the proposed operating budget for the facility for the year ending Dec. 81, lorgan PURCHASE Harry Fieldsted, left,. president of Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative, signs documents completing the purchase of an interest in Utah Power and Light's Hunter II plant. Merrill Millett, right, general manager of Deseret G&T, supervises the signing. Steven Keddy, son of Mr. and was ready early to collect some Halloween treats, and didn't appear to be above playing a trick or two should that be called for. Motorists are urged to use extra caution Friday night as countless area children take to the streets for fun. Mrs. David Keddy, Roosevelt, Commission seekers offer their time and experience Dixie-Escalan- te COMPLETES TRICK OR TREAT OR ELSEI Four-yea-r . y, Ent City, Fillmore CityT Heber Power, Hyrum City, Lehi City, Monroe City, ML Pleasant City, Town of Oak City, Ephraim City, Town of , Holden, Town of Kanosh, Logan City, and Parowan City. . With the addition of this source of rer, however, will come an increase power rates for consumers. With the eost of power plant construction escalating rapidly, each new plant carries a much higher price tag, with this eost passed on to consumers in the form of rate increases. By locking in on current costs, and interest rates, however, future leveling affects wiU afford a very favorable - power rate, bringing the benefits of a stable power supply to the ' An occupancy rate of 60 to 61 percent is projected for next year, and may run as high as 70 percent during the summer months. The budget assumes an inflation rate of 15 percent, and takes into consideration a projected 75 percent increase in power cosL and an increase in the eost of food. Provision is made for a wage increase for nursing staff and other personnel and provides for an increase in number of personnel employed at the facility. Proposed room rate increases are as follows: Private room $90 to $185 Semi-privat- e Nursery ICU room $83 to $110 $86 to $45 $165 to $200 Other areas will increase by 28 percent, except laboratory services and anesthesia, which will increase by 15 percenL The hospital will this year incur an expense of $60,000 in collection fees for bad debts. The new budget provides $75,000 for this purpose. Casperson said the facility should try and maintain the bad debt level, at about 10 percenL The hospital has continued to experience a cash flow problem, with no substantial improvement anticipated before January 1981. The new room rates are to go into effect in November, and Casperson said the effect of the increase will begin to be felt in January. The board accepted the proposed operating budget, but declined to include in the motion to accept provision for quarterly budget review as recommended by Casperson. The board indicated that it would take the latter under advisement at a subsequent meeting. .