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Show ) Pace 2 - May 8. 1991 Editorial Its handy being a victim While theyre blaming, the whites and Indians can blame the oil companies for coming in and taking advantage of the naive natives of whatever race. And the oil companies can blame the not welcomlocals white and Indian ing them with open arms, and appreciating all they do. And round and round we go, each of us the victims of everybody else, as the situation and the economy continue their downward spiral. Its nice being a victim, because then you dont have to take responsibility for your problems. As long as you can blame them on somebody else, you dont have to make any effort to improve your situation. You always have a good excuse for falling short on your responsibilities. But think what could be accomplished if we all quit blaming each other, and feeling sorry for ourselves, and put our heads together to see what we could do about the In a recent magazine article, an author talks about the professional victim. He tells how the courageous civil rights activists of early years were gradually replaced by poor me protestors who enjoyed making the rest of us feel guilty about some sort of discrimination. He said being a victim these days is in. In the Uintah Basin, we all have the chance to play victim, and blame somebody else for our troubles. The accused is always a nebulous they" who seem to be greedy villains. For example, the farmers can blame the nameless, faceless people in Utah Valley or even California for taking all our water. Teachers can blame parents for not supporting education and school policies. Meanwhile, parents can blame teachers for not teaching their children well enough. Businesses can blame customers for doing their shopping in the bigger cities. And customers can blame businesses for not having the selection, prices or customer service they want The Indians can blame the whites, for taking their land, allotments, and whatever other resources are left. The whites can blame the Indians for keeping the political situation in the Basin so unstable, businessmen are afraid to invest here. or situation. Think what we could do if we began to trust each other, and began to realize we may all have the same goals for this area. Think what we could make of this Uintah Basin if we each shouldered some of the responsibility for its future. Dear Editor: The 1991 March of Dimes Walk America that was held Saturday, April 27, waa a tremendous eucceea. Fifty-fowalkers braved the elements and contributed their time to thia worthwhile event Sixteen hundred dollars waa raised through poneonhip for the walkere. This years goal waa $2,000.00 and one hundred walkere. The committee feela the nsulta of this years walk was very successful, as a walk has not been held in the Roosevelt area for many years. Tha committee has so many thanks to give to the citizens of tha community for their contributions, area businesses far their donations of prizes and the volunteers who gave their time and resource to ensure that tha event waa safe, and enjoyed by all. Winner! are: in the under eighteen categoy-fir- st place, Jeanie Powell and Ttavia Robison; second place, Kris Wentworth; third place, Heath Hartman. Adult category-fir- st place, Christy Young; third place, Lela Fowles; fourth place child, Laura Campbell. The committee would like to give a very big thank you to the following pedal people who volunteered their time: Edith Christensen, Food Chairperson and her helpers; Kathy Locke, for serving lunch; Jim Simonton and George Landry for cooking lunch; Amber Gardner, Publidty and Gift Chairperson and her assistant, Jennifer Brotheraon; Jacoy and Jerry Payne, Route Chairpersons; members of the ur opinion or comment!, and also to highlihl outstanding lervice of an individual or organization to the community. LeUen may not be uied to replace advertisement! of appreciation or "Cards of Thanks", listing sponsors, participants or conliibuien to a particular event. All letlcn will be published unless they cootwi libelous mdbr defenMlovy LeUen must be signed and indude a telephone number. Letters should be typed or deariy hand printed, double spaced. They can then be submitted to the Standiud office at 268 S. 200 B., Roosevelt, Utah 84066, before 5:00 pju. Friday. All letters become the property of the Standard and may be edited. stele-men- u. Time and effort Dear Editor I would like to commend trooper! Carloe Reed and Jack Petereon far the great Job they did in orgaSAFE fair. nizing the A kt of time and effort went into this prqject by these tow fine troopers. This prqject materialized out of their concern for the safety of the good citizen of the great Uintah Baain. I hope that they make thii a yearly event for the public. Tluuika again for your concern for our public safety. U-B- E Lloyd Meacham Uintah County Sheriff Uintah Basin Standard Inc (USPS 646-9000- 0) Second Class postage paid at Roosevelt, Utah, Published weekly it 268 S. 200 B., Roosevelt Utsh, 84066-310-9 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 1 8:00 am. to p.m. Monday, 9 am to 3 pun. 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Abe Romani Tori, Nikki, Heath and Justin Hartman. Next year will be even better. Sheila Houtz Lisa Romero 1991 March of Dimes er Thanks & by Aldon Rachel . j I recently watched an episode of life, but it seemed that Beaver waa It To Beaver, and the just like Charlie Brown in the comic stripe. He was constantly "Beav, whose real name is Theodore, waa in trouble, again, because goofing up by destroying tha kits he destroyed the kite hia dad made before the big show, breaking his for "Kite Day". father's prized trophy or knocking Mr. Ward Cleaver was the over hie brothers airplane model. greatest TV dad in the world, but The poor guy was a joke. Hie brother, Wally, was a suchis only fault was ha didn't know how to cook spaghetti because he cessful man about town, an exceneeded a guide book to turn on the llent athlete and a fair student' I stove. I bet Mrs. Cleaver1! leg was dont think Wally had the greatest of grade because it seemed he probably hooked to tha stove with a ball and chain. The only time pent most of hie time on the show Mom --June Cleaver was allowed combing his hair while applying out of the kitchen waa to give the that greasy kids' stuff. Beav his sack lunch, which he In the 1980s version of tha almost always forgot during hie "Leave It To Beaver" Show it turns demolition journey down the stairs out that Beaver was dumped by hie on the way to school. wife, and hie brother, Welly, ie a Tha show waa good for explainsuccessful attorney. My version of "Leave It To' ing the right and wrong things in Beaver"1990 style has Mra. gratitude Dear Editor Wo experienced an electrical fin at the Fort Duchesne Indian Health Center on tha morning of April 30, 1991. Both the BIA and Roosevelt Fire Departments responded to tin situation. Tha thoroughness and professionalism shown by these two organisations not only promptly dealt with the immediate hazard but also helped us be assured that the building was safe one again. This allowed us to resume treating patients much mere quickly than would otherwise have been possible. Both Roosevelt and Fori Duchesne ars fortunate to have people who are willing to put forth the time and effort it takas to assist their fellow man when called upon. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Chiefs Keith Hansen and Wade Largs and their crews. Roberta Windchief Termination DEADLINES: For all Newi, Legal Notidea, Claaaificda, and Advertising, the Deadline is Friday at 5:00 pjn. PUBLISHER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Delyse Bellon ADVERTISING: Kyla Allied PRODUCTION: Aldan Radicle, Writer, Diane Fcnn, Circulation, Reception; Colette Ashby, Fay Rehcii, Shauns Ross, Production. CORRESPONDENTS: ROOSEVELT-Bevcri- y Hotrocku Hansen 722-3-4 1 1 ; ARCADI BLUEBELL-Shan- a BALLARD-Mari- y Lee Lootacher Rasmussen 454-397- 6; !?; "Leave Walk America UINTAH BASIN EDITOR'S NOTE-T- he STANDARD welcome! end encourici opinion! fram leaden in the foim of leilen to Ihc Editor. Letlcn may be utilized to expresi Casual Thoughts Zip4 CatkorChtekoHb,SorryNo0gesj Dear Editor. A regulation published in tha Federal Register an February 28, 1991 states that aa of May 29, 1991, services of the Indian Health Service mayho longer be provided to individuals who an descendants of those terminated Utei lilted in association with tha Ute Partition and Termination Act of 1954 and whose names wars printed in the Federal Register on April 5, 1956 members of the Ute as mixed-bloo- d Tribe. We have to tell people eo it wont happen again. Feople of indian ancestry, most of them American citizens, lived through termination behind barbed discrimination in the name of national "freedom". After the discrimination if you listen very closely to the wind you will hear tha sobbing. That ie what they heard every night Indian Americans, wars individual after the Indian termination. Tha three tribee with the largest land holding the Menominee, tha Klamathe, d Utee wen to and tha be terminated. Thoee three plana wen not made final until 1961. It was purportedly to "free" deemed discriminated against In fact, termination did little to promote "freedom" or root out discrimina- - Mixed-bloo- tion. Edson Gardner Are you a new business, a new business idea, an invention waiting to be patented, a product needing a market, or a long established business looking for a better way to draw success from that burinask? If you an then you need to join with us in this effort We are currently serving over 30 businesses and clients both internally and through out Small Business Development Center affiliation with the University of Utah Graduate School of Business. Thia help runs the entire range of your imagination. Fran financial ftmding assistance, business planning; financial planning, marketing, advertising, and how to purchase raw materials at tha best price. Thia service is free and tha resources of the entire state economic development effort can be used to assist you. Hopeftilly theea efforts can improve your chances for success. Wa are nearing tha completion of our small business development course. Students have had a great opportunity of learning business procedures, buaineu planning, financial planning and just the regular nute and bolts of running a successfiil business. The Chamber ie still continuing their logo and theme contest If you have a creative idea then get involve. The Chamber has sponsored a grand prize for tha winner. We recently returned from tits Governor's Conference on Economic Development. Things are going well in the state. It was announced at tha conference that on of tha leading financial magazines had chosen Utah aa a top state in tha nation in tha handling of its financial matters. Even rural Utah is doing better though their growth rate is lower than tha Wasatch Front area. Tha economic statistics for our area are encouraging and the prospects for tha future seem to be improving ell the time. Our ana was well represented in tha fortune as Lynn Snow spoke on Real Estate and was very well received by the attendees. The Chamber director also spoke on rural business assistance partnerships and the work wa are doing with and through the SBDC. The plana for our giant promotion which will begin in July are well under way. This really promises to be fun. People are going to get a chance to see every corner of our area. Many will now realize what a great place the Baain ia to not only vieit, but also to live in. Wa could really uee some assietance in helping to put this promotion together. If you want to have soma fun and to make aura that everybody sees all those apedal spot in our County and surrounding area than call ue at the Chamber. The number ie Cleaver as an auto mechanic, and Mr. Cleaver a cook in an Italian restaurant Both Wally and Beaver have learned how to cook with a microwave, but Wally accidently blows up the oven when he tries to cook a watermelon. Wally gets grounded for leaving a video game on all night, and forgetting to lqg df the computer, which results in a virus attacking tha entire town. His father gets arrested by Barney Fife, an undercover cop from Mayberry, USA. Beaver becomes a star on the football team because he is able to tunnel through opposing squads defenses from his running back position. Beaver builds a fine foundation for the future by being a top student in the grade department Finally, he decks Eddie Haskell, who has been bugging him for years. The "Leave It To Beaver" Show waa a popular TV program in the 1950's and 1960'a, which centered on tits life of the Cleaver family. Haskell was a friend of Wallys, who waa rude'' to Beaver, but was always buttering up Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver. There could be a new version of tha show called, "Leave It To Saddam". Episode No. 1: "Saddam fine his entire family for leaving the toilet lid up." Episode No. 2: "Saddam banishes hie accountant from tha country because he forgot to pay Me cable TV bill, which includes CNN." Episode No. 3: "Saddam claims he it misquoted by his nationally run newspaper, which he clone down. Ha restores the ink to tha press when he discovers that he wrote the story." Well, on second thought lets keep "Leave It To Beaver", the way it is because the next episode is going to feature Eddie Haskell the Terra vs. Beaver Cleaver the Slice and Dice Em tuseler in a two out three foils wrestling bout. 722-459-8. SECONDJIMEAROUND Governor declares "Week" week For your information, wa have recently had Nursing Hama Week, Utah Olympics Bid Wnk, Vehicle Wnk, Secretary Wnk, Volunteeriem Wnk, Diabetes month, Eye something or other Month and Child Abuse Month. In fact, eomeone eomewhers said tha Nation's Congress spends eo much time getting special wnki and montha through tha houses, and signed by tha President, that they dont have time to take care of business. That may be eo, but Tm afraid theyve still left out a few. For example, they have never formers wnk. had a That ie an offenu to thousands of farmera in this country, including my dad. fanners deserve a break. They have it tough. They have to learn how to handle a shovel backwards and everything. They even have to un their bad hand to turn on tha air conditioner in their tractors. Theres never been a green-eye- d students wnk. You know green-eye- d students are discriminated against Many people like blue eyes. In fori, there are eonga about blue eyes, like "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue." And, lots of people like brown eyes. There are eonga about brown eyea, like "Beautiful, beautiful Brown Eyes," So of courn, green-eyechildren art going to feel inferior and discriminated against If we had a ay left-hand- left-hand- Left-hande- d d National Green Eyes Wnk, maybe people would give green-eyepeople more respect Who knows, we may even get a hiring policy that requires a certain percentage of new employees to be green-eyeIve never seen the governor signing a proclamation making it mall Mack dag wnk. We have a mall Mack dog, and we love her. Shes just tike one of the ldds (a big crybaby) There ought to be a wnk in her honor, and in honor of other email Mack doge, even if they aren't Mg crybabies. For that matter, they could combine it and call it big and tittle black dog wnk. Or maybe just mutt week would d d. do. Msybe they should proclaim a Wnk-no- w, National before people get it planted. Do you want to know how brown my thumb is? Do you can? I cant even grow zucchini successfully! This ie not a pitch for donations. All the florists sold out of flowers during secretary's wnk. And Mother's Day ia coining up, theyll nil out again. But after that, sandwiched between Mothers Day and graduation and Memorial Day, they could easily proclaim an Editors Week. They never have an editor's week. Talk about unappreciated heron and discrimination. It's totally unfair. Write your governor and congressmen today. Anti-Zucchi- ni n , |