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Show Water is prime example f growth in Roosevelt A four-yeperiod of growth in Roosevelt City, which has encompassed nearly every facit of economic and social endeavor within the city, has been a tremendous challenge but a period in meaningful advancement toward meeting these challenges, according to Mayor Edward Yack, who retired this week from the mayorship which he has held for the past four years. Prior to ar a city councilman for eight years. Perhaps the greatest indication of growth would be exemplified by the increase in new water connections during that time. In 1969 there were only 12 new water connections within the city during the entire year. For both 1972 and 1973 this figure was over 200 for the each of the years. From 1969 to Oct. 1, 1973, there had been a total of 576 new water connections made in Roosevelt. At the end of 1973 the city has a total of 1136 connections, indicating that the water connections have more than doubled in the four-yea- r time. with Mayor Yack during this Working period of time, to meet all of the challenges of a growing city, were six different councilmen including Floyd Joseph (Ted) Olpin, Calvin Kowal-lis- , Lloyd Nelson, Charles Denver and Donald Truman. Mr. Labrum's term on the council ended two years ago, and Mr. Nelson and Mr. Denver completed four years as councilmen as of Monday of this week. All have been in charge of various aspects of city operations duirng their tenure on the council. Areas presenting perhaps the greatest challenges during the past few years would be the water department, streets and other services, and public safety. City officials have met these needs by e planning, and some courageous steps forward. The city payroll, which now covers some 60 employees. that, he had served as La-bru- By Clarin D. Ashby Life without friendship is like cereal without milk; there can be no sense of completion. Thursday evening is going to be busy in Roosevelt. There is no excuse for anyone sitting home with nothing to do. First, it is the annual meeting of the members of the Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce, at which time the new officers will be installed. This is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Frontier GrilL There is also a meeting at Union high school auditorium at which time Darnell Haney of Weber State College will talk on the Black Awareness program. We feel that it is important for us to be acquainted with the social overtones which are apparent in racial balancing. A third function which should affect many people of the community is the band concert at the Roosevelt junior high school. These young people have been practicing for some time for this program, and they will also be decked out in their new uniforms, which band mothers and the PTA have been instrumental in obtaining. It should be a good program. So don't say there is nothing to do. ' One old philosophical Quaker lady used to say that men have three outstanding follies. One, they go to war and kill each other, when, if they would only wait long enough, they would all die naturally. The second was that men would climb trees to knock down fruit, when, if they would only wait long enough, the fruit would fall to the ground fully ripened. The third and crowning folly was that they would pursue women, when, if they would only wait long enough, the women would pursue them. Don't know whether or not there is some kind of moral in that story that should be applied locally. But we do know that you can't always wait for things to take care of themselves. Sometimes it is necessary to go after something, or it will spoil on the tree before it ripens, or the lady will get so set in her ways that she decides it is not necessary to marry. But there is one time we feel someone should have waited. And that's when they make the silly assumption that turning the clock ahead one hour is going to make a vast difference in the energy crisis. Yes, we said silly. True, they point out that shifting peak loads of use from the evening to the morning will help save. And maybe that is correct to a certain extent But what they don't reckon with is the fact that now the community must start stirring in the coldest hour of the day. In our area, just at dawn, the thermometer dives to its lowest point And that has been far below zero most mornings. At 8 a.m., when most people must be at work, and when school children are star ting their trek to school, or waiting for the school bus, they must travel in temperatures down to 20 below zero, and even worse sometimes. But if we were to go back to regular time, that one hour's difference generally means more than 10 degrees difference in the temperature. It could lessen the worry of frostbite for children, and cut down cm the extra heat necessary at that gastly hour of the morning. There has been a group campaigning for year-roun- d daylight saving time for these silly sallies stamBut to let years. pede us into thinking that it is a patriotic cause to preserve our nation is, as we mentioned, just plain silly. And to label those who oppose the daylight savings feasco as unpatriotic is asinine. We would hope that the state legislature would join other states who are already working to overcome the federal blunder, by returning our schedule to normality. If enough pressure is exerted, we feel that perhaps the national lawmakers will come back to their senses, and give our young people a little better chance of traveling to school in safety. This is one time when we should have just waited and let the fruit fall as it may. It will certainly turn out better in the long run than what we have now. long-rang- totals approximately $102,000.00 per year. Equipment purchases to handle the added service load has included two backhoes, a sewer rodder, street sweeper, new "thaw box equipment, a tractor and mower for the cemetery, two dump trucks, one with a snow plow, an asphalt compactor , a water department truck, a truck for the use of the city superintendent, and negotiations are complete with Uintah and Duchesne counties for purchase of a new fire truck, which should be delivered within 90 days. The law enforcement department of the city has also been updated. New employees have been hired and trained, including training in police procedures, and in drug abuse work. Funds were also obtained through the State Law Enforcement Planning Agency in the amount of $3,280.00 which was used to purchase new equipment for the police department. Water, which is a concern of city officials, has been an item of prime impore tance in planning. Additional sources of supply have been studied, and the city is presently participating in a project to develop some large wells northwest of the city, which can be piped into the present system for a supplemental supply. Federal funds have been obtained to help with the development of the wells, through the cooperation of the Farmers Home Administration. Estimated cost of the project is $493,579.00. The city has also looped in many deadend long-rang- water lines, and has replaced many New service lines have lines with been installed from the L and L cot ner to the junior high school, replacing service lines under the Neola highway. Inadequate sewer lines have also been replaced. Other items of importance during the past few years which have added materially to the functioning of the city, include the purchase of the civic building (old hospital building) at a cost of $25,000. Most of the structure has been remodeled, carpeted and paneled, and now houses the police department, as well as Family Service offices, Uintah Basin Association of Governments, adult probation office and state tax commission. Another major project is the updating of airport services. Bids should be let within the next 30 days for the construction of a new airport southwest of the city. The total projert is estimated to cost in the neighborhood of $424,000, with apfederally funding. In proximately 90 the meantime, the old airport has been updated, with lighted runway, sealing and marking of runway, and the acquiring of an airport manager with no disbursement of city funds. Through negotiations with the State of Utah, city officials were able to acquire the services of the Green Thumb workers to help with installation of the sprinkling system, pump house, equipment shed and fence around the golf course. Estimated Onlinued on page 11 DEVELOPED-Highlighti- ng the developments of the past year for Roosevelt City, is the push for addtional water supply. Here crews complete drilling operations for a new water well northwest of the city. The well is now being tested before work begins on pipeline to tie into present system. WATER Chambers installation meeting planned tonight at Grill Jackpot at $212.50 awaiting winner It can't last another week! It was really a surprise this week that the jackpot in the mystery personality contest stayed intact. But it did, with only the $11.50 going to Russell Iorg. Russell correctly named the mystery personality, who was the first baby born at the Duchesne County Hospital, Shanna Lee Larsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Larsen of Duchesne. There were only five clues included in sponsor ads last week, and many of the contestants found all of them. But the slip drawn, for Russell, included only three correct clues. He had picked up one wrong clue, and missed two right ones. Clues included the new baby's name, weight, length, date of birth and the Dr.'s name. As we said, it can't last. With a jackpot of $212.50 now, it should be worth someone's time to hunt for clues. Although we've been lucky for several weeks, and kept the pot away from the contestants, all of the money will eventually be given away. There can be no money left in the kitty at the end of the contest And since there is still seven weeks left, plus the present kitty, that makes a total of $527.50 yet to be given away sometime during the next seven weeks. If you can Dog licenses are now due in Roosevelt City Roosevelt city officials announced this week that all licenses for dogs in the city are now due and payable, with a deadline of Feb. 15 being set for acquiring same. After that date the fees will be increased, and dogs not having a permit will be impounded. Registration fee for male dogs, and spayed females, is $5.00. Unspayed females will be licensed for $10.00. After Feb. 15, the fees will lie $10 and $15 respectively, except for new animals coming into the city. The city recently hired an animal control officer, Hardy Morrell, who will see that the city ordinance on licensing is enforced. He will he responsible for impounding all animals not licensed after Feb. 15. Roosevelt City Ordinance governing the licensing of dogs, reads as follows: Sec. Dogs at large. It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer or allow any dog owned by him, in his possession, or under his control, to run at large within the corporate limits of Roosevelt City. Any dog running at large within the corporate limits of Roosevelt City, away from the premises of its owner, and not secured ny a leash, nr in the immediate possession and control of its owner, may be impounded by the dog lax collector of Roosevelt City, or any policeman. Fred S. Ball, executive of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Comvice-preside-nt merce, will be a guest at the annual meeting of members of the Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce, to be held this evening, (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at IRS asks employers to issue W-- 2 forms early in January use part of that money, get in and hunt for the clues. Remember, the clues are hidden only in ads of sponsoring merchants. The clues may either be in their ad in the contest page, or elsewhere in the paper. And as you search for the clues, don't forget to notice the products and services being advertised by the various merchants. Entries this week should be deposited in boxes at Buchanan Feed Co., Edith's Stitchery, Cash Meat Market, Sullivan's Inc., Western Hills Cafe and Dorothy's Beauty Salon. The drawing will be held next Monday at 5 p.m. at Cash Meat Market. Joe Jensen will serve LDS mission Joseph Jensen, a former resident of Roosevelt, will serve a mission to Finland for the LDS church. Elder Joseph D. Jensen has accepted a call to serve in the Finland mission for the LDS Church. He will enter the mission home February 9, and will spend two months at Ricks College for language training. He will be a speaker in Sacrament meeting in the Brigham City 12th ward at 7:30 p.m. on January 27. Joseph is a native of Roosevelt and attended schools there. He graduated from Union high school, class of 72 and has been a student at Brigham Young University since then. He is a son of Mrs. Hyrum (Faye) Jensen and the late Mr. Jensen. Friends are invited to attend the meeting on Jan. 27 and visit at their home at 585 North, 5th East that day. Roosevet Weather High Low .11 Duchesne Stake Conference will be Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20. according to Duchesne Stake SBA representative will visit County A representative of the small business administration will he in Duchesne county during the mming week. Persons wishing to ronlart him may do so in Roosevelt at the Chamber of Commerce office on January 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. Appointments may he scheduled through Paula O. Hell, Exec. Vice President. Chamber of Commerce. t; 722-459- 8 Plate sales continued in Roosevelt; change set for July I At the regular meeting of the Duchesne County Commission, held Tuesday of this week, an agreement was worked out between the commissioners, the county assessor and representatives of Roosevelt city, for the scheduling of dates for the sale of license plates in the county. Representing the city at the meeting was Mayor Hollis Hullinger and rouneilmen, Nelson Carter and Don Tru- Duchesne Stake LDS Conference this week held Mr. Roland V. Wise, Internal Revenue Service District Director for Utah, today asked employers to give their employees their W--2 forms or equivalent earnings statements early in January so they can file their tax returns by Jan. 31 and receive their refund sooner. The deadline for issuing W-- 2 forms remains Jan. 31, but taxpayers who file their tax returns in January should receive refunds in four to five weeks," Mr. Wise said. "Those who file during peak periods such as late February, late March, or April may have to wait up to right weeks for a refund. It stands to reason, Mr. Wise pointed out, that the 10 IRS service centers can process returns and approve refunds much faster when workloads are not heavy. Taxpayers who wait until the last few weeks to file, Mr. Wise said, often are in a hurry and make thoughtless mistakes that can delay refunds. the Frontier Grill. All members of the Chamber of Commerce are urged to be in attendance. The annual business-dinne- r meeting will feature the installation of new' officers, a review of activities of the past year, and a projection for 1974. New officers of the chamber, to be installed at the meeting, are Paul Edmunds, president; Charles Whitehead, and president-elect- ; Ruth Allen Secretary, and Ed Riggs, Treasurer. Retiring officers include Clarin Ashby, president; Kay Labrum, Ruth Allen, secretary and Ed Riggs, Treasurer. The annual membership drive for the Chamber is presently underway, with a goal set at 175 members for 1974. All memberships received between now and the end of February will be included in the Chamber's directory, which will be published early in March. The directory will list businesses and individual members of the chamber, and will be available to all residents of the area, as well as new comers and tourists. In commenting on the meeting, Mr. Edmunds stated that he looked forward to meeting with every member of the chamber to receive ideas and suggestions as to what course of action the chamber should take in 1974. If you have not yet made reservations for the meeting, call the Chamber office, to make arrangements. man. President David Sam. Saturday's session will begin at 7 p.m. with all members, eighteen and over, invited to attend. Theme for this session will be "Strengthening Fathers in Their Responsibility", and a film will be shown climaxing the theme. President Sam will preside at both sessions, and finds a very inspirational program is being offered. Sunday's session will start at 10 a.m. with an invitation extended to everyone. President Sani urges every member of the Stake to avail themselves of the opportunity to particiupte. The group agreed that beginning this week, and continuing through February, license plates will be sold in Duchesne Monday and Tuesday of each week, and in Roosevelt on Wednesday and Thursday of each week. Hours at Roosevelt will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Then beginning the first of March, sale dales Tor license plates will be Tuesday in Duchesne, and Wednesday in Roosevelt. Beginning July 1, 1974, plates will lie sold four days each week in Duchesne, Monday through Thursday, and in Roosevelt on Fridays, for dealers only. At the present time persons ran register their vehicles and obtain plait's through the mails. The best way to do so to call the county assessor to determine the amount of the tax due, and to find what forms must be sent in. would be Retarded children association meet, elect officers The Duchesne County Association for retarded children held its regular meeting at the Duchesne County courthouse on Thursday evening, January 10. Election of officers were held for the 1974 year. Officers selected were Mrs. Stella Turnbow, Tabiona, president; Mrs. Millie Issacks, Roosevelt, vice president; James K. Duke, My ton elementary school principal, treasurer; and Mrs. Phyllis Day, Duchesne, secretary. The association is encouraging memberships in this group. Parents and interested adults are invited to attend the meetings which are on the 1st Thursday of each month in Duchesne or Roosevelt. |