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Show while Howard Mecham takes the oath of office as a councilman. Officiating in the ceremonies is Goldie Wilcken, city clerk. Wallace, center, was sworn in Monday as Duchesne City's new mayor, DUCHESNE OFFICIALS-Le-s ROOSEVELT OFFICIALS Mayor Hollis Hullinger, cen- ter, was sworn into office Monday evening, along with Lawrell Jensen, left, and Nelson Carter, right councilmen. Officiating at the ceremonies was Lottie Shepherd, justice of the peace. The four new officials will each serve a four year term. Cooperation asked in efforts to clear streets of new snow By llarin D. Adiby A taxpayer, according to Jo Rill Davis, Three Forks, Mont., is a person who doesn't have to pass a civO service exam to work for the government. Several weeks ago a group of students from the Roosevelt junior high, under the direction of a student teacher (and we're sorry we dont have her name), toured the newspaper plant, and obtained some of the insight into producing a paper. Well, this week we received a letter containing three "letter's to the editor" from students in that class. Each student was asked to write a letter as an assignment after the visit, and these were part of that group. They asked that the student's names be withheld from the published letters, so we will do that But we feel that these young people have hit onto some pertinent questions for us to ponder. Here are the three letters, with some comment: "Dear Editor, "I am writing with a great concern for the drug problem we have in America today. It seems that in the schools today if you let people know that you want some drugs, you can get them. But there are clubs that try to get rid of drugs. Most of them deal with the user to try to get them to kick the habit. But there is as one group that deals with the a prevention type of thing. The name of it is the Youth Council Against drugs and alcohol. It is just getting started and needs more members. I think it will go a long way if it gets more members." We feel that more and more students are becoming aware of the problems around them, and are more concerned about seeing their situation improve. We're proud to see this concern. Dear Editor, "I am asking you a question which probably you have heard before. Why hasn't the price of the newspaper been raised like many other things? The schools are short on paper. The stores are overloaded with it. Maybe it's a dumb question, but I think many people might be interested in it. Could you possibly put an article in the paper about it? No question is dumb. The paper situation is a real problem. Right now, the production on many papers is being cut back. We have had expansion plans that have been held up for more than a year due to no paper contracts available. It appears that the paper situation should improve within the next year or so. And most papers are using measures to conserve paper, and we suggest that schools, businesses and individuals also be concerned. "Dear Editor, "I would just like to say that the street lights on main street have made a fantastic improvement in our town's traffic situation. Pedestrians can actually cross the street without getting run over, and things are much more organized. A spe- Hepititis controls appear to be affective; students return to class Dr. Phillip G. Condie, county health reported this week that he is pleased with the results of efforts to stem the recurrance of hepititis in the area. officer, The cooperation of all segments of the community combined in the effort, and so far it appears to have been effective. Dr. Condie met last Wednesday with non-use- r, cial thanks." And a special thanks to you students We'll be looking forward to more letters to the editor from students. for your contributions. It is said the ability to have our own way, and at the same time convince others they are having their own way, is a rare thing among men. Among women, it is as common as eyebrows. n Have you noticed the new phone books? It almost looks like we're getting "up town with the new thicker foremat Although most of the book is comprised of yellow page advertising, there are some seven or eight new pages of individual listings. It would appear that it is a good reflection on the growth of the Basin. By the way, we're in the process of making some studies on projected population growth since the census in 1970. It may be a week or so before it is complete, but it should prove interesting. The number of telephone listings will be one the of the criteria for determining growth. first baby born in Duchesne county in 1974 was Miss Shanna born to Gerald and Joyce Larsen, Duchesne. The Lee Larsen, Altamont homecoming to be held January 9, 10, 11 The festivities of Homecoming this week starts Wednesday with spirit week and will continue through Friday with Altamont hosting Duchesne for Alta-mont- 's Homecoming game. Thursday night will be the homecoming queen contest at 8 p.m. in the Altamont high gymnasium. The contest will consist of talent, questions, modeling street clothes and formats and the girls will be judged on poise, personality, appearance and speaking ability. Contestants are Janet Lamb, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaNar Lamb; Jill Bleazard, junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bleazard; Marlene Seeley, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Seeley; Jesse Ree Jessen, Sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jessen; Jill Bleazard Erna taRose, junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LaRose; Debra Lindsay, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Robin Miles, sophomore, Lindsay; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verdus Miles. The contest will be proceeded by a tea at 7 p.m. for contestants, judges and mothers. Friday beginning at 6 p.m. the Duchesne Eagles will come up against the Longhorns for the junior varsity and the Ilomeroming varsity game which will start at 7 p.m. It will be followed by the Homecoming dance, which will go to 12 p.m. A live band from Salt Lake, The Ilarpo Skank" will entertain. Everyone is invited to attend the activities on Thursday and Friday at Altamont. Erna LaRose Janet Lamb Utah Public Health officials. A review of the history of the outbreak was made, and facilities at the elementary school examined. The state officials stated that they concurred with measures that had been taken by local groups, and made some suggestions for future courses of action. It was agreed that the elementary school should open last Monday, if certain planned projects were completed. The two stipulations were that students in the school must receive immunizations prior m to the opening! and also that lavatory facilities be improved at the school. According to Dr. Condie, both of these conditions have been met, and local health officers will maintain a close contact with the school to determine if additional steps should be taken. Last Thursday and Friday, students of the elementary school were called in for immunization shots. Gamma Globulin was obtained through the American Red Cross and over 600 students were immunized during the two days. Those who were unable to be present for the shots will receive their's from the county health nurse. Considerable rennovation and updating was also done in the lavatories at the elementary school. It was felt that at least part of the problem was due to overcrowding and lack of cleanliness in the use of the rest rooms. Any conditions that could contribute to the harboring of hepititis germs have been eliminated, and students have been urged to develop greater habits of cleanliness. Dr. Condie expressed appreciation to parents as well as school and church officials for their cooperation and help. He also commended the county health nurses, Grace Jensen and Laura Mecham, as well as three registered nurses, Winona Taylor, Donna Powell and Kay Harmston, for their time spent with the immunization program. Several mothers and PTA members also helped with the program. Duchesne baby first in county A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Larsen, of Duchesne, January 3, at 2:33 p.m., and thus became the first baby to be born in Duchesne County in the New year. The little miss weighed in at the Duchesne County hospital in Roosevelt at 5 lbs 13Vt oz and was 19 'i inches long. She also has the distinct honor of being the second baby for three consecutive years from Duchesne to win the title and the gifts, that go with the honor. She has been named Shanna Lee Larsen, and has a brother, Chris, age 3. Grandparents for the little celebrity are Mrs. Lila Larsen, Roosevelt and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Purvis, Vernal. Marlene Seeley In order to implement the removal of snow from city streets during the balance of the winter the Roosevelt City Council voted Monday evening to restrict parking in the business area during the night in order that equipment can work unhampered. During the hours of 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., no vehicles should be left parked on Main Street, nor on Lagoon one block east or west of Main. Snow equipment will be put into service during that time to see that streets are clear for morning traffic. The council also urged merchants in Roosevelt to make a concerted effort to keep sidewalks clear of snow. During and following the storms over the past weekend and early this week, several areas of the business district posed potential hazards, with ice and snow covered the sidewalk. The cold winter season also brought another decision from council meeting Monday. Due to the large number of freeze-up- s which have and are occuring, a putting great demand on the time of it city crews to help with the thaw-outhas become necessary for a charge to be made to home or trailer owners to thaw lines on private property. A $10 flat fee will be charged for up to 30 minutes work. After that, a charge at the rate of $10 per hour will be made. The city urged homeowners and businessmen to take precautions to prevent as cold weather conpipe freeze-uptinues. So far the problem has been pretty well confined to service lines and inside plumbing. Main feeder lines have not been affected, perhaps partially due to the fact that many of the "dead-enlines that caused problems last winter, have been looped in, creating a continous s, s, d flow. $685,576.67 budget adopted for County The 1974 Duchesne county budget is $160,000 more than the 1973 budget County commissiners, who approved the budget, expect the county's growing economic base to produce the extra funds. The general fund budget will be $685,576.67 for 1974, up from $525,381.28 $259,954.93 county roads; $12,174, fire protection; $5,394.80 mental health program; $47,220, other needs; $21,384 health; $8,200, Blue Cross insurance for employees; $25,541.60, retirement fees for employees; $952, agricultural inspection expense and $4,200 elec- expense; in 1973. tion. Salary increases and new equipment to make county staffs more efficient were the main reasons citied for the increased Other increases in the budgets include those to meet the added costs of operation, maintenance and salaries. budget The county expects to take in $594,438.21 in taxes and the use part of the $280,000 surplus from 1973 to fund the budget according to Mrs. Janet Cowan, county clerk and audi- tor. She said increases are expected in most of the revenue producing taxes, such as local option sales tax, justice of the peace, building permits, business licenses. A posting machine to be used by the will assessor, treasurer, and clerk-auditbe purchased at an expected cost of $22,000. Another large increase in the budget came in the county commissioners budget. County commissioners had been meeting twice monthly, but the growth of the county necessitated more frequent meetings and the commissioners will now meet weekly. A breakdown of the budget shows: The sheriffs department is budgeted for $43,946. During the year that office will obtain a vehicle and other updated equipment. The district court will get $5,000 and the juvenile and justice of the peace courts will have $20,000. County commissioners for salaries, staff, travels and other items will get four-whe- $18,422. Departmental budgets: set for the clerk; $31,450 treasurer; $11,900, $24,013.21 recorder, $26,429.21 attorney; $26,429.21 assessor. The jail budget is $7,654.20 for its maintenance and opera- tion; and the buildings and grounds get bud- is $21,053.40. Other funds budgeted are $3,000 for exhibits such as stock shows and county lair premiums to exhibitors; $21,400, noxious weed control; $500, recreation; $5,500 poor; $8,650, extension service Robin Miles Basin boy injured in gun mishap Jimmie Justice, 14, Randlett, is reported in critical condition after receiving a gunshot wound Saturday at his home. As he picked up his gun which was standing against a pick-u- p truck, it fired entering the right lower chest Doctors at the Duchesne County hospital examined him and sent him to the Salt Lake LDS hospital. Jimmie is the son of Lawrence and Lorraine Justice. Call toll free the IRS for tax assistance The District Director of Internal Revenue Service, Roland V. Wise, Announced today that taxpayers living anywhere in Utah may call the Salt Lake City Office for tax assistance toll-freIn Salt Lake In other Utah areas City dial dial Mr. Wise also announced that the Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden offices are extending their office hours during the filing prrind, January 2 to April 15, in order to give more tax assistance. The offices will be open for tax assistance on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p. m. Debbie lindsa 524-406- Jesse Ree Jessen |