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Show Heart Assn, names representative comolidatioii THE S of ROOSEVELT STANDARD. nd THE UINTAH BASIN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17. RECORD1 1974 UBAG meets, elects chairman, reviews problems, programs The Uintah Basin Association of Go- vernments met in regular meeting Wednesday, January 9, in Manila. Roosevelt City's Mayor, Hollis G. Hullinger, was elected Chairman for the coming year. is Warren Richardson, Uintah County Commission. The Executive committee, which is the governing body of the Association of Governments, is composed of fifteen elected officials from Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah Counties. They meet together regularly to discuss common problems and sponsor common programs. The Uintah Basin Association of Governments was organized to deal with local problems that cross political lines within the Basin. One of the goals of the group is to return to the local level the power and authority that has been taken away in the past by state and federal government An effort is being made to have a voice in what other levels of governments are doing in the basin by local elected officials. The members of the Uintah Basin Association of Governments are seizing their responsibilities for what happens in their counties and cities. A greater cooperation is seen between levels of government as a result of their desire to work together. Wednesday's agenda included the introduction of the new Sanitarian for the Uintah Basin, Mr. John Haines. His duties along with the functions of his office were described to the membership by Mervin Reid of the Utah State Division of Health. The Association will explore the units of local government to seek means of functioning in conjunction with the Sanitarian, particularily in the area of sewage and drainage. Members of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District were present with their Manager to discuss problems connected with the project. The Association expressed deep concern for the urgent water needs of the Uintah Basin and sought knowledge as to the future of the Central Utah Project The Utah Law Enforcement planning Agency sent a representative, David Smith, to explain the new Omnibus Crime Bill Prime responsibility is now being placed into the hands of local elected officials for the implementation of this new law. The members decided to take the responsibility of handling it themselves. The Region VH Law Enforcement Council has already been functioning as a subcommittee of the Uintah Basin Association of Governments advising them of law enforcement problems. Vice-chairm- Pictured are Leigh Street and her friend 'Stacey. Leigh is the Duchesne County March of Dimes Poster child, and the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Street Altamont. Duchesne Co. selects a poster child Leigh Street, a three year old charmer, of the highest degree was selected to represent Duchesne County, as this years poster child. Leigh is a blond haired, blue eyed, pixie miss, and when she turns on her smile, hearts melt. Leigh was born November 30, 1970 in Roosevelt to George and Shona Street. of a diesel George is owner-operattruck and tank, which is leased to P.I.E., and is engaged in hauling petroleum products. Shona is kept busy being a housewife and mother. The Street's are expecting their second child. When Leigh was aksed if she would rather have a boy or a girl baby, she said a baby baby. Leigh was born a Sacral Agenesis, (Absence of the Sacrum). She is one of only several children who have had the same complication involving all parts of the body, from approximately the waist .down. After several surgeries Leigh is finally living a more normal life, but so little is known about this particular birth defect there is not much that can be done for the children who have it Hopefully through work and reserach by the March of Dimes, birth defects, such as Leigh's, will be stamped out completely. Presently Mr. and Mrs. Street are working to get Leigh a wheel chair, through the March of Dimes. Heading the March of Dimes are State Field Representative, John Riddle, Marion A. Behunin, area representative; Peggy Virdin, campaign treasurer; Karen Stirling, campaign chairman. Dr. Terry Buxton is on the March of Dimes Medical Advisory board. According to representatives Mrs. Virdin and Mrs. Stirling the Mothers March will start January 28 and will run through Monday, February announRep. Wayne Owens, that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U. S. Senate seat being vacated next year by Sen. Wallace F. Bennett, Owens made the announcement last Saturday in Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. Owens, who defeated veteran Congressman Sherman P. Lloyd two years ago to win the Second District seat said his sole commitment is to the people. He invited them to carefully scrutinize his qualifications and his performance in Congress. Known as the Walking Congressman e due to his campaign hike Second District two years the through ago, Owens said he plans to continue his neighborhood walks and people to people contacts during his coming campaign. Owens, a native of Panguitch graduated from the University of Utah Law School in 1964. He has been an assistant to Sen. Frank E. Moss, and Sen. Edward Kennedy when the latter was majority whip of the Senate. Roosevelt Water l Continued from page 1 value of the man hours donated was in excess of $23,000.00. Numerous other monetary, work and property donations have also been received. Recreation in Roosevelt has received added emphasis during the past few years. In 1973 more than 50 baseball and softball teams were in action. The parks were updated, and a new concessions stand built at the little league diamond. The city has also participated with the cutter association in the development of their track, and is also presently started the groundwork for a new recreation complex near the highway park south of town. Drains are being placed at the present time. During the past year the city has helped obtain flashing crossing lights for school crossings on highway 40, plus the installation of two traffic control signals on highway 40. An average of eight blocks of paving has been completed each year, and plans are now underway for an improvement district to catch up on areas g still needing and sidewalks. Other projects have included funds to the Alcoholic Center, installation of street signs throughout the city, with the cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce; cooperating with the Chamber of Commerce in pushing for the establishment of a museum for the area; helped get sidewalks installed to the junior high; pushed city beautification, winning national recognition for this effort in 1970. The city also contracted for the collection of refuse throughout the city, with the billing being handled through the city black-toppin- office. As Mayor Yack retires, he states that it has been exciting to head city government during this period of tremendous growth. 4. The March of Dimes Telerama will be televised on CBS Channel 5, February 2 and 3. Talent from the basin will be appearing on the show. U. S. Senate seat is sought by Representative Owens ced this week Dave Stanton from the Department of Community Affairs explained the housing bill recently passed by the Utah State Legislature. There is approximately $60,000 for the units of local government in the basin to use for low income housing projects. This can either be spent by a housing authority or directly by the ten units of local government within the Basin. Dirk Evertsen, Chairman of the Manpower Planning Council, reported on their meeting held earlier that day. The council recommended policy procedures to spend the $104,000 set aside for training and employment in the Uintah Basin. A report was given by McCord Marshall on the progress of the planning effort by the Regional Advisory Council on Alcohol & Drugs. A comprehensive plan is being assembled for the area by the council. Six programs currently being discussed for implementation are: (1) Employers' program to deal with the Alcoholic Employee; (2) Procedures for school policy in dealing with student drug users and pushers; (3) Adult Education programs to acquaint adults with the problem in the area, how to identify narcotics being abused and how to recognize symptoms of drug abuse; (4) a Youth Council, completely organized by teens for teens; (5) a help-lin- e program combined with Outreach; and (6) a Youth Services Program. The Uintah Basin Resource Conservation and Development Counil also met Wednesday as a subcommittee of the Association of Governments. The application for the project is currently in Washington D. C. awaiting approval The project is geared to conservation of natural resurces; primarily water. Projects such as dam building, canal lining, drainage, and reseeding will be prioritized by this council for funding. An effort is being made to gather a list of all prospective projects in the Uintah Basin so a comprehensive plan can be made of needs for the region. Mrs. Bryce Green, has been named Chairman, with Mrs. Joe McGuffin as of the 1974 Heart Fund drive in Duchesne County. Office of the Utah Heart Association, announced the appointment today. As head of the campaign, which will take place in February, Mrs. Green will coordinate the efforts of community volunteers who will visit all residential areas during the month to distribute heart-savin- g information and collect funds to support research, educational and community service programs sponsored by the Utah Heart Association. In accepting the appointment Mrs. Green said heart disease is the number one killer in the nation. She noted that over a million Americans will die of heart attack and blood vessel diseases this year. This represents 53 per cent of deaths from all causes in the country. These statistics underscore the vital need for public support of the Heart Fund drive, she added, and urged local residents to give generously when the Heart volunteer calls. is donated Socialette club donates funds to RJHS band Thursday, January 17, (tonight) the Roosevelt junior high school band will perform in concert wearing new uniforms, thanks to many hours of hard work by students, mothers and public intersL The uniforms, blue trousers, gold tops and blue ties, are estimated to have cost $30 each, or near $3,000 for all 84 uniforms, and some extra fabric for making others as needed in the future. The concert will be at 7:30 in the auditorium. Adding to the growing list of contri- - Hollis Hullinger was elected chairman of the Uintah Basin Association of Governments at a meeting held January 9 in Manila. for supporting my daughter, besides stomping grapes in a commune?" butors, the Socialette club Monday presented the band mothers, headed by Mrs. Ernest llelco, Mrs. Dale Larsen and Mrs. Greg Roberts, with a check for $300.00, or 10 percent of the estimated total cost of the uniforms. The money is from a reserve fund of the club, a member of the Utah Federated Womens dub, for such contributions as the members feel will improve the community. With the prospects of uniforms, the band members are looking forward to wearing them with great pride to perform in parades, concerts bath for school and public functions. President of Socialette is Mrs. Ferrell Crozier, Mrs. Bryce Green is chairman of the Community Improvement Program. ' Other members working for the club were Mrs. Dean Frandsen, Mrs. McNeil Duncan, and Mrs. Alfred Stringham. Farm Bureau opposed to state purchase of Deseret Livestock The president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation has called on Utah's lawmakers to reject the proposal to use state tax funds to buy the Deseret Livestock Ranch located in northern Utah. In a letter to the lawmakers, now convened in budget session, Hamilton said the arguments against the purchase proposal which was defeated in the 1973 legislative session, are even stronger today. d A study shows very few sportsmen could make use of the ranch, and recreational vehicles would have to be limited to protect the area's fragile watershed, Hamilton reported. He was referring to a study conducted by two staff members of Utah State University and financed by the states Division of Wildlife Resources. The study suggests using the ranch as a wildlife management area if a decision is made to purchase proposal which was defeated in the 1973 legislative session, are even stronger today. A study shows very few sportsmen could make use of the ranch, and recreational vehicles would have to limited to protect the area's fragile watershed," Hamilton reported. He was referring to a study conducted by two staff members of Utah State University and financed by the state's Division of Wildlife Resources. The study suggests using the ranch as a wildlife management area if a decision is made to purchase the property for $8.5 million. of Utah is Hamilton said three-fourth- s already owned by government agencies. This proposal would transfer another two out of every 100 privately owned acres to government ownership. This state-sponsore- state-sponsore- d Mayor Owens also served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. to Mrs. Ernest Helco, president of the RJHS Bandmothers, for uniforms by Joan Crazier, president of Socialette club and Ruth Ann Green, chairman of the Community Improvement Program. Socialette is part of the General Federated Womens Clubs of America. DONATION would further erode our tax base, and the remaining property owners would have to make up the difference," he pointed out. The Farm Bureau leader also maintained that other needs for state funds are more critical. We have 43 existing state parks that could be developed and maintained better. The energy crisis has created a need for mass transit funds. And vocational educaiton in Utah has " he added. long been Many of our public schools must have improvements to meet safety standards. Hamilton said a letter of opinion from the Attorney General's office declares the purchase proposal to be unconstitutional It seems certain that costly legal battles would have to be fought by the state if an attempt is made to spend 8.5 mOlion tax dollars to buy this ranch, he concluded. shut-funded,- District names new inspector A new building inspector has been appointed by the Duchesne county school district. He is Jess Miller who replaces Kermit Poulson. Poulson has been hospitalized recently. Mr. Miller is an experienced inspector and will do a fine job said Superintendent Thomas J. Abplanalp. 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