Pace 2 - November 9. OPINION 1999 Uintah Basin Standard mmmummkkm.-- . i i Veterans Day Reflects Common Bond of Service Alan G. Lance. Sr. and in distant remote locations, it is appropriate for all ofusasa nation to take the What is it about Americas veterans that brings us together on Veterans Day? Arewe living in the past attempting to capture a fleeting moment in time that has long since passed? Certainly not ! What brings veterans together for Veterans Day isabond formed in uniform. It is the bond that is entwined within our hearts and minds, Iraq, - at-s- ea time to say thankyou. Ironically, this Veteran s Day comes on the heels of a disclosure by the Pentagon that a drug given our troops might cause Gulf War Illness. It is tragic that it took nearly a decade to make this discovery. Without a common bond between veterans, compelling them to keep the pressure on our government, there would have been no studies. It is this common bond that compels us to continue to struggle to which, simply stated, is: Ishall not fail those with whom I sen e. It has been more than a quarter-centur- y since the guns fell silent in Vietnam. Longer still for Korea and nearly a lifetime for World War IL Yet, that bond of military service which transcends the years compels us to come together and keep the faith with those with w hom we served. This final Veterans Day ofthe 20th century will include observanceswith the youngest - find answers for what is right and demand that our nation provide a strong veteran's healthcare system for those who gave so much when called upon. As veterans we have kept our bond of service to our nation. As veterans we ask that our government keep faith with us. That is why we gather on this Veterans Day. That is why all Americans should gather with veterans this day. ForAmericasveterans are a special group of men and women bonded through service, committed to the fu- - generationofveterans,themenandwomenof the Persian Gulf War. These arc Americans who sacrificed for others. These are Ameri-carawcontinue to sene us in uniform. These are Americans who will gather on many more Veterans Days because they also feel that common bond. As young American military members spend this day deployed to Kosovo, Bosnia, ho Alan G. Lance, Sr., is the national commander American Legion ofthe2.8 million-memband the attorney general for Idaho. er f Patient praises efforts of physical therapist widely-misunderstoo- d day. I am so glad there are still people like you out there willing to learn and change your way of thinking. To you I am eternally grateful. Esp pecially on my days. Thanks again, Kathleen S. Stucki fibro-flairu- over-exerti- ve Dear Editor, There is someone in our community that I would like to acknowledge. I am very glad to be his patient as I'm not just any patient; you see, my health requires that I viait his office three times a week. I am very grateful to him for believing in me, never doubting me, and always trying to find a way to improve my quality of life. It has not always been easy with my disease, as I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. With the help of my husband, family, friends, a wonderful internal specialist in Salt Tlw distrating, ease. For keeping your mind and heart open to find a way to provide a better quality oflife for those of us who deal with this disease day after Dont tamper with federal tax laws Dear Editor, This letter is in regard to an article in the Nov. 2 issue concerning Mr. Robert Thom peon, tribal attorney, and Beverly Evans's statements regarding tribal tax matters. I want to caution Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Evans not to tamper with federal lawa that grant individual tribal members the right not to be Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodical postage pad at Rooscvt and Dscham. (USPS Published weekly at 261 S. 200 E Rowrvdt. Uuk 14066-310- 9 646-90- taxed within an Indian Reservation (Indian Country). Mr. Thompson, the Buaineas Committee, and the State have no right to negotiate these rights which are granted to tribal members under federal law, in particular the gasoline tax. What Mr. Thompson should be doing is to contact the State and inform them that they are also in violation of federal law when they apply their hidden gasoline tax. thereby tribal members are paying State tax unknowingly. The Ute Tribe ia alao in violation ofthis federal law, where these taxee are being applied to tribal members at Ute Petroleum in Ft Duchesne. Finally, I want to ask Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Evans underwhat resolution, regulations, or authority are these taxes being applied? The only area you can negotiate with the State ia the tribal government operations itself and not individual tribal members. Stewart Pike Free speech is fine, but stick to the truth Dear Editor, In regards to concerns over a bumper sticker It took two people' to write the letter. Freedom of speech is fine if they stick to the truth. I am a disabled vet and spent much time in the Tokyo Army hospital and Salt Lake VA Hospital. 1 would like to see the ATV, new guns, snowmobile and camp trailer that I don't own. The only thing that needs to dry up is the draft dodger and the i who signed it. Lets see your 1 able discharge. Lloyd Bowers Dont let innocent victims suffer from drug forfeitures Dear Editor, Another view on the article addressing the county seising property used to facilitate drug sales, thanks to the Duchesne County flak POSTMASTER: Send addres chotges to die Uintah Bane Slanted at 261 S. 200 E. Roosevelt, Ubdi 14066-310- 9 Commissioners informing the county attorney to be cautious. This is a fifth amendment issue, (and it OFFICE HOl'RS: 100 am. to 1.00 pis. Monday, 900 am. is 3.00 pm. Tuesday dm Fnday. ia felt by many thia aeixurs proce- Phone ! Fax: 722-414- 0 DEADLINES: Fw ad Newt. Legal Nonets. OtMificdi A Advcrtmi. Ike Deadline ia Thursday at 5 p PUBLISHER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Ledee E. Whiling ADVERTISING: Michelle Roberts OFFICE MANAGER: Bonnie Parmh dure is being abused by those having the power to do so! This past June 24, the U S. House ofRepresentatives passed U R. 1658 PRODICTION: Writers. Aldoo Rachele, Lonta Stradinfcr, A Cheryl Mecham Production. Colette Ashby. Jacee Ashby. Kadyn Meyers, Run Marks and Shauna Gilbert "Real Estate CORRESPONDENTS: Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E. Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 Name. I In the Uintah Basin pect a price concession from the Out of the Uintah Basin I I Yr.S36-2Yr.$- 56 I What factors should you consider if you get a cash offer lower than your asking price? These are the advantages: Yr.S24-2Yr.S- I I Address. Cky CemerCnecnenlv. sorry 37 Km Cherpts j -T- by a vote of 375 to 48 which ia significant by such a majority. This legislation addressee the feet that innocent victims have been left with staggering legal bills (emphasia on innocent). Also the legislation allows judges to release seized property. Unlike most civil cases, it allows owners of property to be appointed an attorney if they cannot afford one and may be awarded hack interest accrued while in possession of law enforcement. An objective person may conclude that any time government has the power to seize we need to all pay attention! Respectfully, Charles Gray Uintah Basin STANDARD t CLASSIFIED ;:5PSk;:r Cah ""v. I Toii ' free -- 800M27-8679 ' Or'712-513- 1 ' V byA Lmn&nuCRS.CItWCeuney2I.CemioylMty 1 1 - Canter" Relatively few buyers of real estate arc prepared to pay cash. Those who can make a cash offer may ex- Subscription Rates: . 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Lake, the Arthritis Foundation and many hooka on thia subject, I have learned more about thia disease than I ever wanted to know ' beaidea learning to accept the changes thia disease has brought to my life. At one point I waa told by a comEDITORS NOTE: The Uintah Basin munity doctor that what I have ia Standard welcomes and encourages not real, and that I waa juat trying opinions from readers in the form of to get sympathy from others. It ia letters to the editor. Letters may be utilized to express opinions or obvious thia doctor does not agree with the Social Security Adminia- comments, to highlight outstanding terries of an individual or organization, tration and the Arthritis Founds-or off otkttW&lftnhilepurposc Letteri tion thatit is a disease ofdisability maynotfe usetto rgplaqe&nL,qf.xz By tf .abort sUteWfPtjt is gkV Thanhs or to list sponsors, participants. that wemust educate ourselves and or contributors to a particular event or others. However, sticking ones head purpose. LETTERS MUST CONTAIN in the sand is no place to start. 400 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR So thankyou, John Nebeker, for WRITTEN LEGIBLY, SIGNED, AND knowledge in Physical Therapy your INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS, AND and Sports Medicine. For teaching PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. me about Myofascial Release Letters will be published unless they Therapy, which is especially decontain libelous or defamatory signed for fibromyalgia patienta. statements. We reserve the right to edit And moat especially for taking the letters and to withhold a name by request time to learn about this vague, frusthe nature of the letter is positive. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S 200 E., Roosevelt. Utah. 84066 by the published deadline (normally Thursdays at 5:00 p m.) AH letters become property of But Uintah Basin Standard World War lender's timetable is not involved. You don't need to worry that the buyer may not qualify for a loan. 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For further information concerning the World War II Memorial contact the toll free customer service or visit center at the memorial web site at wwiimemorial.com. 'Ufep&Mr-ismi- ir fl Bv Cheryl Mecham When I came into the kitchen thia morning 1 saw the arm to our kitchen chair Wing aGdtf (US' tattle like asufcenfijamputatinnj knew yesterday what the outcome would be when it waa hanging limply at the aide of the chair. Tlw nail was abeered off just aa the others had been, leaving the chairs on both ends of the table armleaa, demoted to the rank of the aide chain, whoae wicker backs are breaking out at the top. . I can taka the ugly, but the old chain have been glued and so many times sitting on them in like settling atop a saddle krone --you never know when you might get dumped. Thankfully, the state ofour poor chairs does not reflect the condition of our entire furniture collection, but it is darn doae. We have atrate-l- y ignored our furniture, we too, funds juat won't reach very for peat fixing up the house, keeping the truck and ear on the road ana living expenses. On numerous occasions I have pushed the corners ofcushions back inside our wheat and burnt orange S' 5 flowered couch and carefully stitched it up with fishing line. Tve p idled stickers off its anna' and Z scrubbed spots and stains away. We , , keep it pushed against a wall aoyou cant see the upholstery rip on the toenails of a who delighted Ifseveral feet into the air from i L An old granny square afghan hides other trauma and a little sun damage. People don't come visit lo admire our furniture. I've always considered folks who own n home, have vehicles and furniture under 20 years old to be well off. To be rated aa rich they have to have wonderful sheets, blankets towels and draperies. Ultra rich would be nice furniture, good linens and towels and hor devours before dinner. My dream ia to die well off But until then ... the last limb of the chair lying stone cold on the kitchen table has convinced me that before Thanksgiving arrives and the 20 people I invited for dinner show up Id better do a little furniture ahop-pin- 'rfn&b.rt vaducsEoauausa In last week's Standard the headline in the letter to the editor regarding the observance ofAll Saints Day should have reed, Halloween should be observed Oct 31. The Standard regrets the error. Information sought in theft of car in Tabby The Duchesne County Sheriffs office is seeking information from anyone who may have seen someone driving a 1969 Mach 1 orange and Mack Mustang, or who may have picked up someone on foot near Hanna on Highway 85 sometime Saturday night, Oct. 30. According to sheriffs deputy David Lupoid, the car waa stolen from the drivewayofaT abiona residence sometime on Saturday, Oct. 30. It reportedly had a dead battery and would have had to be jump-starteThe keys were in the vehicle and the owner was not home at the time of the theft. . The car was found later Saturday in the Blind Stream area west of Hanna. It had been driven off the road and sustained heavy front and rear-en- d damage. The passenger window had alao been knocked out. It'a believed that the occupant or occupants may have had to obtain a ride from someone along the road to pet out of the area. Anyone having information that could lead to the street of the person or persons responsible for the theft is naked to contact Deputy Lupoid at the Duchesne County Sheriffs office by 8 calling Central Dispatch at 722-455- or Worst news headlines Something Went Wrong in Jc Crash, Expert Sava Police Begin Campaign to Rui Down Jaywalkers Drunk Gets Nina Months in Vic linCase Iraqi Head Seeks Arms la There a Ring of Debris aroun Uranus? 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