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Show f. 1 4 Midi safe m rap local. individuals and companies from outside the Uintah Basin have recently expressed a great interest in land in the Roosevelt area. According to local realtors, the past M days has seen a considerable upswing in land sales, but outside interests were active even before that. Apparently, foreign investors feel that the U.8. government is stable and that money invested in this country is relatively safe. Consequently, local land has been purchased by interests from Mexico and Canada, as well as interests in the continental United county and city soiling requirements, and offered for sale. He added that his firm received two or three inquiries each week, mostly in response to advertising in other states. Another realty firm has recently handled land purchases by individuals and companies from California, Oklahoma, Nevada and Arizona. Most of the land involved will be held for development in the future. An example of what has happened over the last few years involves 8000 aeres near Roosevelt, which has sold, and d three or four times in the past six years, and has now been purchased by interests from Mexico, divided into parcels, almost all of which have been add. Land that add for $25 per sere a few years ago is now bringing up to re-sol- States. A local real estate broker nr A that while sane local people are investing in land, area residents have been accustomed to see the land mainly terms of availability of water for agricultural purposes. Therefore, they have often felt that land was no good" if a plentiful supply of water didnt go with it Individuals seeking vacation homes, or those planning to one day reside in this area, are mainly concerned with culinary water, which is generally available. While some of the land is being subdivided at the present time, much of it is being held as a longer term 10-ac- re $1600 per acre. One company reports that because of a nationwide advertising program, 20004000 qualified buyers are identified each week, with inquiries coming even from European countries. Local realtors are generally optimistic that the trend will continue. Basin energy development creates a lot of interest, especially in energy-shor- t -- states. Said me source, "It is important local people be aware of what is happening. The growth of this area will nave its effects on businesses, another schools, recreation facilities boom' will leave no one untouched. investment, with the energy resource potential of the Baain the big attraction, in many cases. Gordon Snow, local realtor, estimated that half the land purchased by outside interests is subdivided immediately, divided up in compliance with . that the - After a protracted dry spell, Roosevelt area residents were happy to see a generous dose of precipitation to water gardens, restore lawns, and ENOUGH WATER FOR A SWIM provide a swimming hole for this group of Hancock Cove ducks, who apparently have decided they have had enough for one day. Roosevelt city requests CUP water for culinary use 'V .7? - opens with pageant ' The Ml Duchesne County Schol-arship Pageant, with the. theme, "If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You, will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7:80 p.m., in the Duchesne high school auditorium. The event will mart; the beginning of Duchesne County Fair week, with fair royalty to be chosen that evening. Judges for the pageant will be Mr. and Mrs. ODell Miner, Provo; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farr, Heber, and Mrs. Susanne Davis, Provo. David Pruden, Salt Lake City, win be master of ceremonies for the event. Competing for the title are: Jill Jukson, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jackson, Tabiona; sponsor, Riverside Merc; talent, song, modern music. Susan K. Burdick, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Burdick, Duchesne; sponsor, Mothers Club; talent, humorous monologue. Betty Rasmussen, 19, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. David Rasmussen, Roosevelt; sponsor, Long Branch Drive Inn; talent, Jazs dance. Sheila Gardner, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gardner, Neola; sponsor, Gardner Dodge; talent, humorous reading. . ' TeAnn .Taylor, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Taylor, Duchesne; sponsor,. Quick Quality; talent, song from musical producathm. Sheila Samuels, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Samuels, Roosevelt; sponsor, LenEl Shoe Store; talent, dance. Jewel Giles, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Giles, TAbiona; sponsor, Sagebrush Inn; talent, humorous reading.. Debbie Sue Foy, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo B. Foy, Duchesne; sponsor, W. C. Foy Trucking Co.,; talent, medley of songs. Kathleen Caldwell, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Caldwell, Duchesne; sponsor, Zions First National Bank; talent, Jazz dance. Typical of county fairs, many 4-- H - The Roosevelt City Council unan- mpusly agreed July 81 to request the Central Utah Project Conservancy to District Board of Directors authorise the use of district funds for a water requirement and facility study, a study of facilities, and plans and specifications for a system to supply culinary water for Roosevelt City. In a letter to the Conservancy District dated August 2, Mayor Ralph Shields stated, "AT the present time our supply (of water) is not able to meet the ' demand and with the President's proclamation of the development of our own oil reserves it b inevitable that Roosevelt will be in the center of energy development of tar sands and oil shale, so we need to develop our culinary water supply quickly as possible. The CUWCD studies would also include a study of the ultimate treatment and delivery of Roosevelt Citys allocation of project water from the Upalco and Uintah units and their own water in the Dry Gulch Irrigation events aye on the schedule, including fairgrounds. pre-desi- public speaking, demonstrations, meal preparation, a style revue, horse show, judging of animals and breeding stock, a livestock fitting and showing contest, and the showing of fat livestock animals. Highlighting the sports scene will be softball tournament, a a singles and doubles tennis tournament, swimming and horseshoes. d bike race will The precede the parade on Saturday, and a crazy" horse race is on the schedule for Saturday afternoon. The Cookout King contest will offer local chefs the opportunity to be recognized, both for their cooking and their showmanship. Alsp on the food scene, the Myton Lions Club will barbecue beef for Friday and chicken for Saturday, and serve it at the 16-tea-m KNEU-sponsare- Entertainment by The Campbell Sisters, a fresh, new singing group, and The Garrett Brothers, offering "western music at its best," add a special note to the Fair schedule. Dances are the order of the evening for Friday and Saturday. Three rodeo performances, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, will showcase the skills of local cowboys and cowgirls. As a finale to the Fair, a fireworks display will begin after the rodeo, Saturday, Aug. 25, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Beauty, talent, sports competition, good food, entertainment, livestock, agriculture - it's all there for the taking. "The sun is a shining to welcome the come to the day, with a heigh-ho- , -- Fair!" Saturday, August II f 7:3t P.M. u Miss Duchesne County Scholarship Pageant. Tuasday, August all 21 9 A.M. to 8 PJM. Enter exhibits, Public Speaking. f A.M. Demonstrations. 9:3t A.M. It AJM. Meal Preparation. It A.M. Preliminary to the baby show. It A.M. Senior Style Registration and Judging. 1 PJM. Baby Show. 3 PJM. Junior Style Registration and Judging. 3 P.M. Tennis Singles and Doubles Tournament. S:3t PJM. Softball Tournament. 7 PJM. Style Revue. 4-- 4--H 4-- 4-- H Wednesday, August t AJM. to Noon Weigh in Livestock. Continued on page 5 Susan K. Burdick Jill Jackson 22 system. In a letter from Lynn . program. Mayor Shields indicated the Board of Directors representing Duchesne County, consisting of Leo Hauter, Melvin White, and Lynn Winterton, and County Commissioners Loryn Ross, Rulon Anderton and Ray Thomas, had all concurred in the Citys request. If authorisation to proceed with the program is approved by the CUWCD Board, the district will then meet with the council and its representatives to review the program and to develop the data necessary to support the construction of facilities to meet the future municipal water requirements for Roosevelt City. Mayor Shields stated the District would probably give the City some indication of whether or not they will approve the program within the next month. . Shiela Samuels Ludlow, General Hahager of the CUWCD, to Mayor Shields dated July 20, Ludlow stated, "The District is pleased with the progress being made this year in the funding program for the Upalco and Uintah Units by the Congress of the United States. It appears that after several years of effort the opportunity of advancing the Upalso Unit into construction status could be a reality in this fiscal year appropriation bill. The District will continue to exert its efforts to advance the Uintah Unit into construction status as early as possible. Where both of these units contain a block of municipal type water, their construction will be vital in providing Roosevelt with an added water supply. "The District concurs with your letter (of June 14) that it is important that planning of facilities to utilize these waters must move forward on a timely bans. To develop such facilities, the District has followed a procedure which helps to assure that funds are being used properly and that facility design is based on sound engineering data... The letter then went on to list the need for the four studies and District Board authorization of District funds to proceed with the Jewel Giles , |