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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. Lottors Continued from pdge 2 would be used in the outlying areas, also where they are more effective. All of these changes and benefits could have been accomplished with approximately the same budget as the district had allocated for the 1984 season!. seemed The commissioners very enthused with the plan, and felt public support would be behind the proposed program ' changes. Since the Mosquito Abatement Board eras to meet two nights later, I hurriedly composed letters to each bond member, and for the exception of one, I hand delivered a letter to each of their homes.' It was important to get this idea in the hands of the board members before a decision was made on the replacement director, possibly to have them postpone this decision until the merits of my proposal were weighed and input was received from the mayors of the towns and cities involved, ' and public opinion was tested. None of. this, happened. The bond members voted and hired a replacement that same night While the directors, position . was vacant, the aerial applications were seasonally behind schedule, but were accomplished. Since the position has been filled, no aerial applications have been performed to date. At this point in the season, when numerous larval breeding areas have already flown off as adults, this would seem an appropriate time to be dispensing adulticide aerially, yet none has been flown this year. My questions are: 1. If the County Commis--. sioners favored A SCONs plan, why wasnt the boards decision on hiring a new director long enough to investigate the pros and cons of the plan? 2. What is being done to give relief to the taxpayer who is being attacked by this years mosquito population? 3. What is different now in the program that will assure competent management, and effi. poet-pone- ' ciency? 4. Are you, as a taxpayer, interested enough to express your opinion? If so, fill out the attached question form and send it to Mosquitos, ' CR Bokkean, P.O. Box 76, Roosevelt, UT ' 84066. Sincerely C.R. Bokkeen, President ASCON ; .. . If . ; Info on 504 offered and 4. Have sufficient income to repay the Section 604 loan. Payments are usually under 835.00 a month. 5. Must have a need to make repairs for safety or health . reasons. . 6. Be a U.S. Citizen or one of seven! other exceptions. 7. Be of legal age. (This means not over 62!) a credit history which indicates a reasonable ability and willingness to pay debts when due. These requirements are for the 604 rural home repair loans, which cannot exceed. 87,600. For rehabilitations needs greater than this amount the applicant should ut that's look into Section another story. Perhaps this misconception about who's eligible, is one of the reasons why, out of the 843,000 allocated to Utah for 604 Grants' this year, only 815,740 has been spent as of And out of the 860,000 allocated for loans only 816,000 of over 21 ' . 502-b- the solidation has other major advantages, Poulson said. One major advantage, he said, is the dispatchers will be professionally trained. They will be trained by a management board consisting of Poulson, has been obligated. 860,000 Think what we could do with that 881,260 just sitting there waiting for someone to apply for itl After the 6th month' of. the fiscal year the unobligated money up for grabs goes into a pool-i- ts Vernal City Police Chief, Bob Downard, Uintah County Sheriff, usually spesk-wh- at- Arden happens is some of the larger areas of the U.S. A., take, advantage of this to get more than 100 percent of their allocation. But we have the same chance. If our applications are submitted and in we have as good of a chance as anyone of getting even more than our original allocation. It would be so good to see the people in the Uintah Basin that need this it, get money and are eligible for "" to use it Ludy Cooper .. - regular dispatch. The dispatchers employed by Roosevelt City also double as clerks, and Gurr said the dual assignment has worked as an advantage to the dty and employee. He said he sees no reason to change. The total labor cost for the four agencies paid last year was 8299,941, with the consolidation implemented, the projected cost will be 8196,360. There is a projected savings for the first year of 8250,000, Poulson said. The dispatchers employed now by Duchesne County are paid . 813.130 in salary and benefits, the new eight trained dispatchers working out of the consolidated dispatch will receive around 819,000 in salary and benefits. Each of the four entities will pay 26 percent of the total cost. The total population of Duchesne County is 12,666 by the 1980 census. Uintah County as of May 84 the population was 24,600. Besides the projected savings to the tax payers, the con- get a conventional loan, yet, so .to . . , the of principal Duchesne Co. 2 19 17, 1985, Page 3 Weather III- , . No relief is in sight, so enjoy (he warmth. Variable clouds will scattered afternoon and evening showers can be expected ;ll week V long. Occasional gusty s windf may be located near the showei locations. Highs are expected U coninue in the upper 90s wit! lows in the high 60s and low 60s Remember this ' warmth wher January comes, it may help tt ' also remember the chilly weatheik that lies somewhere ahead in thaljsyV future season called winter. 0 aasse v ;f ' disadvantage that the opponents to the consolidation is concerned with relates to the lack of personal touch. Duchesne County residents are used to having a dispatch located in their boundries, and they are afraid of the response time decreasing because of the lack of geographical knowledge the Uintah dispatchers will have of Duchesne County. Poulson said with this the dispatchers are to have to be sufficiently trained to get the information out of the caller and the officers must know the area they win be going to. just going OUSE contract, 12 years. There have dispatchers with an estimated cost of 81000 in the past been training, 85 MM OUR POLICY: If for any immmi adwrtlMd Itwn. aia not In lock, rain chacka ara Hima avaiiabiaon ranaa. - 1909-19- - wnKnMinMQii in atocfc 76 YEARS OF SAVINGS! and cannot quanlitiM ba raordaiad ara flrat com., PRICES GOOD THRU JULY 28 Poulson per-perso- n, said. consist of represenatives from both Duchesne and Uintah County Commission, the Commissioner of Public Safety, John T. Nielson and a represenative bom Vernal City Council. The reason why Roosevelt will not be represented on the board is because Roosevelt City Police will still operate their own dispatch. They will be the only city in both counties to stay with their own dispatch. Police Chief, Cecil Gurr, said he feds the best interest of Roosevelt is to stay with their . according to Downard. Poulson said he thinks the new professionalism and the increase salarys will help with the turnover problem that has plagued Duchesnes dispatch system over ' 1 Division A major Commander of the Utah Highway Patrol, Lt Clair Rasmussen. The contract between ' these four entities has not been officially signed, but they all agree to the ... Continued from page Stewart1 and savings in tax dollars, he said, the move is justified. Other disadvantages include over hiring . loss of total control and firing dispatchers, radio channels can become cluttered with too much garbage" and temporary cost for capital expen-dature- s to the counties. The capital expendatures may get a financial boost from a 850.000 impact grant from the federal lease mineral money. Poulson said, but he pointed out the grant has not been equated in the total savings - it would only be a bonus. July Other advantages include less distration (Duchesnes dispatchers are distracted by the inmates that are a short distance from the center); increase departmental unity because of better better use of communication; resources by knowing where all the law enforcement officers are stationed. These, along with some disadvantages, are what the advocates of the system will have to deal with. One major disadvantage, on a personal level, Pouaon said, is the relocating in Uintah County. But f with the projected increase in 1 1 .97 1.67 Agree Shampoo or every seam and plaid or solid styles, SML, REG 15.97 . . 1.77 Conditioner, for fullness, body,7az i - Magic Markers, water color markers for school, arts and crafts projects, ind 30 liquid crayons in asst colors, REG 2.97 PKG 2mdre6h Houses! . Dear Editor; First I want to thank all the people that have said nice things about my last letter about housing. Its gratifying to hear that people are interested in and care about the same things you da. I had several Inquiries as to who exactly is eligible for the Farm Home 604 Grant and loan money.There seems to be a misconception ; that only senior citizens are eligible. This is half true. Only ' senior citizens are eligible for a total grant To be eligible for a 604 loan, which are at 1 percent interest and repayable in up to 20 years, the eligibility requirements are: ' ,, 1.97 2.97 ea Kitchen towel set, Ind velour kitchen towel, matching waffle-weav- e dtehdofh and solid color pothoider with bar tack, REG 2.97 .1. You must be an owner occupant of the dwelling to be rehabilitated at the time of the Next application. 2. You must have a very low income (Not over 811,600 income.) 3. Have insufficient income to ; For & Call 30 Small Medium Luge REG SALE 4.97 5.97 6.97 3.97 4.97 5.97 2.97 Coppertone Suntan Lotion or Dark Tanning Oil, 4oz 722-404- Information 7 11s66 flain HEARD! BE Let us know what you think about Letter to the Editor in this issue the regarding Mosquito Abatement I Bamboo hampers, great for storage, laundry, decorating To The Fire Station Entry Fee YOUR VOICE LET Bath towels, thick and heavyweight choice of solid color, print or jacquard towels, VALS TO 5J7EA if perfect 3.97 to 5.97 2.97 Thermometercompass LCD clock, REG 3.97 stick-o- n ' style, Lift off can opener, fast and easy operation, leaves no sharp edges 2.97 2.97 3.97 Cake pan, rectangular with dear, snap-o- n REG. 5.77 Mixing bowls, stainless steel, choice of 8 qt REG 3.97, or 13 qt REG 5.97 cover, am interested in hearing more about ASCON's Proposal. believe we can get more for our tax money and improve mosquito control by adopting the . . B I C I ASCON plan. I ; am satisfied with the performance of the mosquito abatement district and it should remain the same as it is presently. am attaching a letter. to fully explain my views on this matter. H.09 Name Zip Code. Phone No Doritos brand tortilla Called would definitely appreciate hearing your comments If You Wish To Be I C.R. Bokkean President ASCON INC. awf" Kitchen gadgets, funnel, juicer, laundry measure, coffee measure, canning funnel, can opener, measuring cup measuring spoon (aluminum or plastic), can topper, 4 way can opener Bagged candy, your choice of Starburst or Skittles, 8 oz bags, REG 127 EA Roosevelt . iMMgrer Fri 9:00-9:0-0, Sat 9:00-9:0- 0, Sun 10:00-7:0- 0 El ? |