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Show 2 Vernal Express Friday, March 2, 1984 Editorial Ball is in their court Recently a lot of hoopla has been directed at the regulation of mobile homes in Ashley Valley. An ad hoc commitee has been formed, form-ed, surveys taken and several public meetings have all contributed to a fact finding fin-ding effort by the Uintah County Planning office. More recently, a fact finding meeting in the Davis area Wednesday night solidified the opinion of those in that area that there should not be any special limitations on where a person can place a single-wide mobile home in that area. That brings up another problem. If an overlay zone is placed on only Maeser, Glines and Ashley, leaving the Davis area with no regulation, then that area will be flooded with single-wide mobile homes. During the entire process of formulating a mobile home proposal for the Uintah County Coun-ty Commissioners to wring their hands over, a lot of attention has been given to public involvement in-volvement and participation. Volunteers were used to deliver the surveys house-to-house, two public meetings have been held which encouraged the public to attend, and the ad hoc committee formed by the public. But even with all the public in put, persons at the Davis meeting questioned question-ed the validity of the survey implying that those who carried the surveys only went to homes that they wanted to. The Uintah County Planners office should be praised for getting the issue out to the public, developing several alternatives, and guiding the ad hoc committee. They could have just passed the issue onto the commissioners, commis-sioners, and saved a lot of headaches. The most sure way for public sentiment to surface on the volatile issue is to put it on November's ballot. But even then the outcome out-come could be questioned. Now that the issue has been opened up to the public, the ball is in the court of the county coun-ty commissioners. All the information generated from the survey and hearings will be presented at a county commission meeting March 22. At that time they may choose to study the issue further and postpone any decision or they may make a decision at the meeting. Whatever the case, the final decision lies with the commissioners and any more public hearings on the issue would be futile. Let's wait and hear what those who will decide have to say. - . JUST CAUSE I LIVE IN A MO 61 LB HOME I GOTTA SIT AT THE BACK Or THE BUS 1 PUBLIC FORUM LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What is your opinion? The Express welcomes letters from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to the Uintah Basin. While there are no restrictions as to contents or reasonable length, letters must be submitted exclusively to the Express ana1 bear the writer's full name, signature, phone number and address. Names must be printed on political letters but may be withheld for good reasons if requested on others. All letters are subject to condensation . Buy locally? Public meeting Dear Editor: It is indeed ironic that some merchants mer-chants of the area urge local residents to buy in the Basin, yet they turn right around and hire Wasatch Front contractors con-tractors for their building needs. Local contractors earn their living in the Basin and spend their money in the Basin. The recent Vernal Express announcement an-nouncement that a prominent local merchant was going to erect a new commercial building using contractors contrac-tors from the Wasatch Front was a blatant example of hypocrisy. At least five local merchants are guilty of the same thing. Our local contractors, general, plumbing, electrical and mechanical are all licensed and qualified. The local contractors live here and are always available should problems arise. They are not here today and gone tomorrow. Most local merchants are sincere when they say "buy in the Basin." They welcome competition as witnessed witness-ed by the commercial growth in the valley; but there are some who say one thing and do another. Sincerely, JESS M. MILLER Vernal Express (USPS 6580-8000) Published every Wednesday and Friday for $14.00 per year in area and $20.00 per year out of area by the Vernal Express Publishing Company, 54 North Vernal Avenue, Vernal, Utah 84078. Second class postage paid at Vernal, Ver-nal, Utah 84078. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VERNAL VER-NAL EXPRESS, P.O. Box 1010, Vernal, Utah 84078. Jack R. Wallis Publisher Steven R. Wallis Editor Traci Menke News Writer Aldon Rachele Sports Editor Janeen Cook Women's News Joyce Williams Advertising Phone 789-3511 Member of Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association Area correspondents: Jensen Vera Snow, 789-0628 Manila Clara Robinson, 784-3463 Naples Ada Openshaw, 789-3145 Tridell Lorna McKee, 247-2350 Lapoint Paula Huber, 247-2425 Maeser . . . . . Eloise Allen Parker, 789-2178 Ballard Tracy Phillips, 722-4925 Whiterocks . . .Virginia Ferguson, 353-4584 Glines Norma Damon, 789-1302 Ouray, Leota, Randlett...Sheila Bloxham, 545-2327 Deadlines Wednesday Edition News Monday 5:00 p.m. Advertising Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Friday Edition News Thursday 10:00 o.m. Advertising Thursday 2:00 p.m. Dear Editor: The REAL PEOPLE are speaking. After the public meeting at Davis Elementary School on the 29th of February, there should be no doubt in the minds of the county commissioners commis-sioners or the planning commission as to how the people of Davis and several other areas of the valley feel about the recommendation of the planning commission com-mission relative to mobile homes. " ' There were over 100 people in attendance atten-dance (over 6 times the amount of people peo-ple who attended the previous public meeting) and the input was overwhelmingly over-whelmingly against the proposed ordinance. During the meeting a written poll was taken by the planning commission. commis-sion. The results of that poll reported during the meeting showed that of the people present, 64 were against the proposed ordinance, 10 were in favor of some zoning, and 18 were in favor of bringing the issue to a public vote. During the course of the meeting many in the audience expressed concern con-cern as to the accuracy of the poll taken by the planning commission several weeks ago.' There can, however, be no doubt as to the feeling and intents of those people present Wednesday evening they are against this proposed ordinance are you, the members of the planning commission, listening? These are the real people talking this time. Sincerely, LES INABNIT Clarifies accident Dear Editor: In last week's paper concerning an accident involving a water truck driven by Robert Wade Hall and another vehicle in which the driver was killed, we don't know where you got your information, but you left out why the truck was across the center of the highway. A car backed out onto the road directly in front of the truck, so instead of hitting the car (that was full of kids), Wade swerved to the left. The fog made the visibilty so poor he didn't see the oncoming pickup. A witness in a car directly behind the pickup saw the car and truck and said there wasn't anything Wade could do. except what he did. It is bad enough to be in an accident like that without the news media making mak-ing it sound like it's all your fault. We would also like to thank the Duchesne County Hospital for releasing releas-ing Wade with a concussion and possible possi-ble fractured neck. They never even cleaned the glass out of his cuts. He had to be admitted to the Vernal hosptial to get that done. Also, KVEL for the way they made it look like Wade was totally to blame. MR. AND MRS. RAY HALL Adult education conference The Uintah Basin Adult Education Conference co-sponsored by the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center and Utah State University Extension Service Ser-vice is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 from 10 am. to 4 : 30 p.m. at the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center in Roosevelt. "The purpose of this conference is to strengthen the home and provide an opportunity to benefit from the expertise exper-tise from staff members from Utah State University and the UBAVC," stated Holly Baker, Uintah County home agent. Registration is scheduled from 9-10 with the opening session key address given by Dr. Marilyn Noyes, State Home Economic program leader and associate dean at Utah State University. Univer-sity. The title of her address will be, "Don't Let the Future Dumbfound You.". , - . There will be four mini-seminars held following the opening session. Topics to be discussed include "Sewing "Sew-ing Like a Pro," by Fay Boyer, home agent from Summit County; "Cut Up in the Kitchen to Save Money in the Food Budget," by Dr. Von T. Mendenhall, extention food science specialist, USU; "Glue to Hold Families Together," by Dr. Glen Jen-son, Jen-son, department head of family and human development, USU; "Creating Storage in a No Space Kitchen," by Leona Windley, specialist in housing, Home Services and Equipment USU; and "Has the Computer Bug Bit You Yet," by Dr. Bruce Godfrey, associate professor, Economics Department at USU. Dr. Glen Jenson will discuss building home relationships; Leona Windley will present decorating with confidence; Harry Scott will provide Court... Continued from page 1 child support and restitution payments up to date within the next two weeks. Sorensen ordered that if Day did not comply with bringing the payments up to date, the prison sentence that was earlier suspended be executed at that time. Charles (Chip) I. Alexander, who was previously found guilty of second degree child abuse, was ordered to spend not less than one or more than 15 years at the state prison. Execution of the sentence was to begin immediately im-mediately and his case was turned over to the custody of the Uintah County Coun-ty Sheriff's Office. Hearings for Frank Lasonsky Jr., Clifford James versus Wayne R. Preston, and William M. Burkett versus ver-sus Fred Schwendiman, director of the Driver's License Bureau were continued con-tinued for a period of two weeks. Another hearing involving a case with the Driver's License Bureau was continued con-tinued for 30 days. Sorensen granted a motion by attorney at-torney Robert McRae to dismiss charges against Gerald E. Jacobsen. Jacobsen is charged with violating the implied consent law, which stems from his refusal to submit to chemical analysis when he was arrested for driving under the influence in south Salt Lake City earlier this year. The judge ruled the Driver's License Bureau had not sufficiently shown that the term of the implied consent law had been met. Several orders to show cause that were scheduled on the calendar were continued until March 13 or stricken from the calendar. spring cleaning hints and Bruce Weatherston will discuss making the dollar stretch by budgeting. Other topcis include: "House and Garden Insect Control," by Reed Roberts, extension entomologist for USU; "Reputation of our Foods: The Fads and Fallacies," by Dr. Von Dr. Glen Jenson Mendenhall; "Have You Checked Your Stress Level Lately," by Dr. Glen Jenson. A luncheon will be prepared by the Handy Helpers 4-H Club. Entertainment will be provided by cast members of USU's upcoming production pro-duction of Camelot under the direction of Cathy Tucker and produced by Nels Carlson. Cost of the conference is $4 registration and $5 at the door which includes the luncheon. W-2 forms needed for tax return Every person employed during 1983 should have received a Form W-2, "Wage and Tax Statement," from their employer(s) by Jan. 31. Even if he or she worked only part of the year, a statement must be furnished. Form W-2 provides a record of the amount of wages that a person was paid, and the amount of federal income in-come tax withheld. It also shows the amount of social security (FICA) tax that was withheld from your wages, and any uncollected employee FICA tax on tips. The form is important because a copy of it must accompany the tax return a proof of income and tax withheld. Taxpayers who worked for-more for-more than one employer during the year must attach a Form W-2 from each employer. If a taxpayer has not received a Form W-2 from each of his or her employers by mid-February, they should contact their employer(s). After making a reasonable effort to obtain ob-tain the Form W-2 and having been successful, they can notify the local IRS office for assistance. Occasionally, a taxpayer receives a "Wage and Tax Statement" which contains the wrong Social Security number or incorrect dollar amounts, In case of an error, ask that your employer issue a Form W-2C to replace the incorrect W-2. A copy of the Form W-2C statement, and copies of any other statement received, should be filed with the tax return. ! IS DR. COLLEEN COLTON of Discovery Elementary was recently made an honorary lifetime member of the PTA. Presenting her with the award is Linda Mott (right), president of the Discovery PTA.., .... ,. ... .. ., ... ..... ,, , Dr. Colton honored Dr. Colleen S. Colton, principal of Discovery Elementary School was. recently awarded an honorary membership in the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The National PTA lifetime memberships member-ships were established in 1899, two years after founding of the National PTA. The National PTA was founded by Phoebe Apperson Hearst. The purpose of the award is to honor persons who have given outstanding service by demonstrating they care about children and young people. Members of the Discovery PTA selected Dr. Colton for the honor because of her involvement in lecturing lectur-ing and contributions to improve education for children, not only locally, local-ly, but statewide as well. In recognition, Dr. Colton will receive a certificate of appreciation and a pin depicting the insignia of the National PTA. Request for refund denied A request for the refund of a towing fee on a private vehicle was denied by members of the Naples City Council, Wednesday. Area residents Cliff and Pam Whit-mire Whit-mire had requested the refund last week, and council members agreed to review the matter. They felt the towing tow-ing of the stalled truck they had been driving was unjustified. Whitmire admitted ad-mitted that the truck was in the lane of traffic, but felt that the Naples City Police Department should not have towed the truck away, because they were enroute back to the vehicle when it was towed, and there was no shoulder on the side of the road where they could have moved the truck. After consultation with Police Chief John Ledkins, the city council felt the refund wasn't warranted. Ledkins said that the vehicle was towed because it posed a potential safety hazard because of the location of the truck in the lane of traffic, and because gas had spilled out of the truck's tank onto the road. "I take the same care with animals that Block takes with taxes.-' "I know I'm in good hands when Block prepares my tax return. My preparer goes to school every year to get special training. And she does taxes hundred of times. Training and experience - that's what makes you good at your job. I'll care for the animals and let Block take care of my taxes." 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