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Show T rtewW f Pace 22 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. April 18000 LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS Continued from page 13 Continued from page 13 helped buy new books and keep in usable condition. In throe days $1 was quite a lot considering coffee was 23 cents per pound and a pair of men's work shoes was $2.98. From time to time, every club and organization was asked to help keep the library operating and growing. Folks wanted it to be a place they could be proud of. The Roosevelt City Council, Commercial Club, American exist-ingboo- Legion, and Ladies Auxiliaries, churches. Lion's Club, Business and Professional Womens Club and Daughters ofthe Utah Pioneers were all instrumental in keeping the library neat and clean. Many hours of service were donated, as was paint, lumber, nails, ftirniture, rugs, and anything of value to the library. Willing hands helped fix old books, wash windows, paint signs and dean walls and floors. Everyone had an interest in the library because of the good influence it spread throughout the community. In 1842, Roosevelt City completed a new $20,000 building to house it's municipal offices at 33 North State. This structure was finished under the direction ofMqyorGeorgeH. Harrison. This building also contained the fire department garage, storage facilities and the library. Books were moved ' from the old frame building on Lagoon to the south wing of the new facility. The library was housed in a room with three large windows on the south and east tides. A small workroom for the librarians adjoined the library. For the first time since its conception in 1915 the library had its own modem accommodations and a place of prominence in the community. Between the years of 1942 and January 1987, the library remained in this building. Nora D. Mathews retired in 1966 at the age of 86. She had faithfully served as librarian for nearly 50 years, except for several short periods of absence. Since the early 1900's the town of Roosevelt and the surrounding areas had grown tremendously. By this time, Duchesne County had built a new hospital at 250 West 300 North. The city offices were moved into the old hospital during this time, and the library remained in the old municipal building. Through remodeling efforts in 1975 the library occupied the entire building expect for the fire department garage. An increase in public desire for good reading material soonrevealed the library to be small and inadequate. wood floors were now old and noisy to walk on. Plaster walla were cracked and falling apart. Heating was difficult due to high ceilings and drafty window. There were no ramps or rails for the handicapped to Use. Those individuals were virtually locked out" of the library. To further crowd the small library the state bookmobile was also using the library building to store its books. Some books were stored two or three rows deep. Reference material was outdated and worn. The librarians struggled to meet the needs of the citizens. At this time it was revealed to the citizens ofDuchesne County that only a very small portion ofits budget went toward library services. In 1985 a mill levy of .05 cents was allowed for the library. This amounted to about $13,000 for wages, utilities, repairs, and so forth. Many citizens concerned with the condition of the library decided to bringthe issue froth. For many years, various library boards had tried to improve conditions but were not successful. Through increased lobbying efforts, Duchesne County appropriated $13,000 to bookmobile services in 1985 compand to $7,600 in 1983. A task force was formed to check into the costs of a new library . Aques-tkmnawas sent throughout the Basin to determine the opinion of its residents concerning the library. It was the consensus that a new larger facility was needed and wanted but not at the expense of raising taxes. A bond election was defeated that would have housed the library in a commuOnce-beautif- ul in nity- center complex. In 1984, a committee was appointed to search for available funding. Roosevelt City was approached and asked if they would match any hinds Duchesne County might pledge. So, with $30,000 from the County, this committee then went to the Community Impact Board. Eventually $130,000 was received from this source. The remaining $70,000 was obtained through the Library Services Construction Act (LSCA). It is interesting to note that these funds are distributed by the federal government This act was passed in Oetoberof 1984 and had been defunct for 15 years. It was designed to provide 50 of monies for areas with a great need and high unemployment. Roosevelt just happened to fall into this category. The total cost ofthe new library was $260,000. Because of the joint effort and use, the new library was now named the Roosevelt City -Duchesne County library. The new facility consists of adult and youth areas, a multipurpose room with a small kitchen area, modern card catalog, production areas, shelves of periodicals, and plenty of workspace for the librarian and staff In 1976 a glass display case of Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia was collected and donated to the City ofRooseve It by Leona Holbrook. A display csss holding thecollection allows each person who visits to view it and the family of Elaine G. Hullinger donated a wriu-abl- e clas- collection of leather-boun-d The Roosevelt City - Duchesne Region Chair for the State Family Council for People with Disabilities. For the past few years she has served as local family chair for Vernal and sits on a few other councils as well, including the Governors Council for People with Disabilities and the Utah Special Education Advisory Panel and Utah Parent Center. Her positions allows her toserve a an advocate for children withdisabili-tie- s in school systems and uses her experience and the experiences of people she knows to familiarize state and national legislatures with the needs of the disabled and how the services they receive are helping them. Carol'svdunteerworkalso involves assisting families to access available services and give moral support. The biggest thingl'm tiyingto do is raise public awareness to our communities that people with disabilities are important, they can contribute so much. When we accept each other's differences we really can eiyoy this world. None of Carol's volunteer workon behalf of the disabled would be possible ifit wasn't for the untiring help and support of her husband, Sid, and her daughter. Crystal. They have a great deal of responsibility when Im gone. I'm out then, welL But they were not, when her daughter Valerie was born her head growth slowed down at four months just as her brother's had. Just over one she experienced her first seizure. She is more muscular and more healthy than Dennis, Carol says, adding, however, Dennis, Valerie and Marc were bora medically fragile. Marc was more so. Carol explains that her three youngest children's disabilities are akin to cerebral palsy, though remains undiagnosed. Each of them have had seizure disorders as well as learning and developmental delays. There's no fine or gross motor skills, they cannot write and they are not verbal communicators, Carol added. Her youngest child Marc, who was completely dependent on his family to care for his physical needs passed away last year on Feb. 18. He was 10 years old. year-ol- d County Library was computerized in 1994. On July 1, 1994 library staff members began checking books in and out on computers, just about the time Glenda Killian retired after 24 yean ofservice as Librarian and Lorie Evans assumed the position. In September of 1994 Margfe Buchanan, retired after 15 yean of service. The community has continued to donate to the library. In August 1995 Mrs. Joyce Bolton finished and donated a fantasy mural that now hangs above the circulation desk, representing a compilation ofher painting. As well Jack Bennett donated a display case used in the multipurpose room for his Eagle Scout project. The year 1995 brought discussion ofehange of ownership for the library due to a Utah State few pawed in 1993 which prohibits double taxation of residents. This dual taxation was ocarcurring under the rangement of library management. Duchesne County agreed to take full responsibility of the library in 1997 under terms ironed out with Roosevelt City, with the understanding that the city would take over the operation ofthe proposed Crossroads Senior Citizen's Center. A second significant discussion in 1995 was the possibility of expanding the library. LSCA monies used in building the current library were being eliminated after the 1996 budget year. These funds were sought and $50,000 was received. Unfortunately, they had to be returned to the state library division in September of 1996 because of the feck of funding for the expansion project at the time. In February 1996 after 18 months of pfenning and tome technical expertise applied the Internet was joined to library computers. Utah Celebrated its 100th birthday in 1996 and to did the library staff and board. A $5,000 grant wasawarded the lihnuy by the State Centennial Commission. This grant money allowed the library stafftohostaWoman Suffrage Exhibit, as well as highlight local communities within the Uintah Your whole life revolves around one child with disabilities, when you have three children with disabilities your whole family's life revolves around them. Carol says most ofher life has been literally spent at the doctors office," ind the family has been wallowing in medical bills," yet, while the journey has beenaharrowing one, the love, the laughter, the contributions all of their children have made to the flunfiy have been worth it. Financial burdens have been eased Carol said because the state now allows children with disabilities to access Medicaid. They bill our insurance first, then Medicaid. I thought we may never get out (medical debt), now we can, we just owe hundreds instead of thou- - what most mothers could do for their kids ... I didnt know what would happen from one (fey to the next, Carol said. She admits that her oldest children developed wonderful traits through their familyexperience, they are responsible, compassionate, wonderful kids. Carol, who never really knows what tomorrow is eoingtobring is usingher strength and vitality and conviction to build a better future for her children and for countless families, and she said she is not alone. There are a lot of parents who The family can also access physical care fortheirchildren, Carol explained through the Division of Services for People withDisabilities (DSPD). 'They provide respite and family support, pay for someone to come in and help come care for children. One or several days. We dont use it every day, but they're there for when I need them. They give enough support to keep children at home and keep the family in tact which is a better environment for children to grow up in. Families want to remain together. servejustasldo. It u Carol's intent to teach people Dennis, now 15, is an eighth grader at West Jr. High, Valerie, 13, is a that those with disabilities are not burdens on society, they have much fourth grader at Todd Elementary. Carol her grown children, Esther, to contribute, she said asking, Have heard the quote "People make the Craig and Crystal learned early on to you take care of themselves and became world a better place just by being here?" People can be different and "team player." to They were raised without a contribute our society in meaningful ways. to do time have didnt mother, they ISifflMlejweflV pL getting applause and attention, they're the ones in the trenches doing the dirty stuff, they dont get recognition. Had Carol limited her family to her first three children Esther, Craig and Crystal she would have never known the struggles that parents of disabled children face. In fact, when she held her fourth child, Dennis, in her arms after he was born there was no indication that he was not a typical healthy child. Then at four months old Dennis head stopped growing. Doctors were concerned as his body growth slowed too, no one really knew what was happening. During a family birthday party at the Moon Lake Electric building Dennis experienced his first seizure at 8 months old. Carol bolted out of the door with her tiny son and ran to the hospital just a block away. Within a couple of minutes the seizure hod stopped. It was a horribly frustrating and baffling time, Carol said, explaining that as doctors performed test after test she and Sid felt lost It was like we moved into a different country and didnt have a knowledge oflbelanguage. Now we know all the medical lingo, all ofthe kids know it too. Dennis was given medication to control the seizures. His head and body began growing again at about 10 months. Carol was told by doctors that Dennis problems were linked genetically to her and Sid and that any other children should be born healthy and We had to do everything for him but smile ... that he could do on his own. Marc was such a special soul. He brought such love and peace into our home, Carol said. 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