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Show J JJV . ' - I t I an 7 STARTED 1923 Three day UBIC celebration begins Thursday in Roosevelt VOLUME 62 NUMBER 31 ROOSEVELT. UTAH 84066 THURSDAY, INFLATION CAUSES School workers get 10 , plus pay hikes Duchesne county school district nonteaching personnel have received pay increases of more than 10 per cent in most clalf'-ji- ? By Kevin D. Ashby Six essentials to abundant living: giving, forgiving, thanking, loving, praying, serving. Greetings from Gay Pareel The city that is the epitomy of pomp and glamour in Europe is proving a match for its reputation. But, it is also a massive metropolis of some 10 million people covering many square miles, requiring more than an hour to cover the town from one side to another by subway. The most striking thing we have noticed is the larger cities of Europe is the impact of inflation, in most cases we are told that the costs are near double what they were last year and tourist travel is down. There have been many outstanding events on the tour, particulary the musicals. Tomorrow our group performs in the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Other performances in the famous Notre Dame Chapel in Geneva, and outstanding concerts in Venice and Florence as well as Rome. The three students from Roosevelt are having a great time, making new friends and taking in the sites. Carol Winterton says The whole experience is simply marvelous. Were learning so much, and the people of Europe are so receptive to our music." Craig Ashby loved Rome the best and because of the rich musical history. I would like to go back someday." Rick Gale felt the tour was very worth while. I hope others have the opportunity next year. It is the best investment I ever made. We feel the beautiful part of a foreign tour is the experience with the people and the various languages. It is interesting to find ways of communicating when vocal expressions fail It has been a wonderful tour, but were ready to head for home. cases according to district Superintendent Thomas J. Abplanalp. personnel include administrators, lunch room managers, bus drivers, and workers, custodians and secretarial help said Supt. Abplanalp. Principals lTp lOVi Administrators, he explained, received a basic pay hike with the 9.7 per cent increased gained by the teachers since the base pay of principal is computed from the teacher scale. A principal's salary is determined by the number of years as an educator, type of degree, level of the school, and number of students in his school. Thus no two principals receive the same amount of money. g Mobile homes must be skirted says Duchesne Mobile Home owners in Duchesne city have been put on notice by the city council thfct they have until Oct. 15, 1974 to pul permanent skirting around their mobile homes or face a $150 fine. The ordinance has been on the city's books for a long time according to city officials but has not been enforced. The city council has decided, in view of the great number of mobile homes in the city to start enforcing the law. The decision was made unanimously by the council. City officials said the ordinance will be strictly enforced and mobile home owners should not expect a last minute change of attitude. 1 AUGUST 1,1974 Roosevelt's annual Uintah Basin Industrial Convention, better known as the UBIC gets underway Thursday, August 1. with three days of parades, shows, exhibits, games, contests, and all the other activities that go along with a free bur. This year's theme is "the wealth of J but basically they received about a 10 per cent increase for next year. Bus drivers are paid on the basis of a four hour work day. A beginning driver will earn $2,325 and then get an extra $200 for each year for the next four years, then in the sixth year be paid the top salary of $3,375 (a slightly larger jump.) Up 16'i Lunch room workers received the biggest pay jump in per cents ges because, as one school official put it, "they have been on the bottom of the totem pole. They work on a six hour day schedule and for 1974-7will start at $2.23 (up from $1.92) and in the second year earn $2.33 per hour (up from $2). Lunch room managers also work on a six hour, nine month schedule and will start out at $2.61 (up from $2.24) and in . the second year receive $3.13 per hour) to $7,920 after seven years (3.81). They are paid on the basis of an eight hour day, twelve month year. School secretaries, who are on an eight hour day, nine month year also were granted a 10 per cent increase from a starting $3,845 to $4,848 after seven years. Secretaries in the district office who are paid for eight hour days, twelve month years also went up 10 per cent. In 1974-7they start at $5,408 and after nine years with the district get $7,904. Regular school secretaries start at $2.53 and district office secretaries at $2.60. But after seven years the school secretaries earn $3.19 compared to the district salary of $3.80 per hour (after nine years). Inflation Factors Several factors led to the large percentage increases stated district officers. One, inflation was more than 10 per cent and so most of the wage increases were just "stay with it gains. Two, the state legislature increased the money on the weighted student principle and the district has more money for the coming school year "and all the employees knew The evening program is filled with the official opening of the UBIC, including the presentation of talent by the UBIC Royalty, softball, a kical talent show (which officials say is always one of the best parts of the UBIC), children's movies, and a dance on the tennis courts starting at 9:30 p.m. with music by Stoners Row. Friday morning will be a kid's delight 5 v-j. -- Brotherson. Many floats have been entered in this years parade which means a lot of work is being done in the Basin. Game control board sets hunt restrictions The Board of Big Game Control has established seasons for the 1974 Big Game hunts in Utah. Several changes this year will make the hunts the most restrictive in Utah for many years. The regular deer hunt in the Uinta Basin this year will be buck only. The basin area has been moving in this direction for several years. The trend statewide is also toward more restrictive hunts with only 19 units having variations of buck only mixed with either sex hunting. Bow Hunt The archers will still have the opportunity to take either sex deer state wide. As in the past, an archery permit will have to be purchased, but this will not have a lag with it. The tag on the regular deer license will have to be used to tag a deer shot with a bow. This is due to a decision by the Board to restrict each hunter to one deer a year. This allows the archery hunter to hunt during the regular hunt if he misses during the bow hunt. The decision was made to do this rather than restrict the person to choosing which hunt he will participate in and restricting him to that particular hunt whether or not he gets a deer. Elk Hunt Open bull elk hunting this year was expanded to include the entire South slope of the Uintas. The units which comprise this will be the Ashley-Verna- l, and Diamond-StrawberrDescriptions of these units are found in the proclamations. This expansion of hunting area plus the statewide uniform season opening of September 28 should relieve much of the crowding conditions that were a problem during last years hunt. - Ashley-Whiterock- Twinkle, Twinkle, little star, now we wonder which yon lighthouse in the sky, or modern spaceship riding high. Would that rience now could find a Love Propu-Isio- n for mankind. are-ancie- The coming weekend of UBIC will bring a lot of visitors new and old to the Basin. This is a time when Basinites can hold their heads high and erect and be proud of the progress we have made the past few years. The talent and special numbers planned on this years program are something to look forward to. Just a little reminder to everyone to get your entries in for the various shows and contests. i County rodeo royalty was chosen July 22 with Cheri Workman winning the coveted title. Left to right are 1 st attendant, Brenda Dorrity; Queen Cheri Workman and 2nd attendant, Teresa Giles. COUNTY RODEO ROYALTY-Duche- sne County rodeo queen chosen The 1974 Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Queen Contest was held at the Fairgrounds in Duchesne on Monday evening, July 22, 1974. 17 year old, Cheri Workman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Workman of Roosevelt was crowned Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Queen and will represent Duchesne County in numerous parades, rodeos etc. Named as 1st atlendcnl was 14 year old Brenda Dorrity, sister of the 1973 Duchesne Roden Queen, Tammy Dorrity, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucky Dorrity, Duchesne. Teresa Giles, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Giles of Tabinna had the honor of being chosen as 2nd altendent. All three girls were presented trophies and Miss Workman received a crown, as well, presented by Tammy Dorrity, 1973 Queen. In order for the queen to compete in the Miss Rodeo Utah Contest in Ogden next July, she must be at least 17 years old and unmarried and never have been married. However, girls as young as 14 may compete for experience and for the Ages of girls competing this year ranged from 14 to 18 years of age. The girls were judged on a point basis, and overall appearance, personality horsemanship. -- The Socialette Club is busy building the float that Miss Utah will ride in the UBIC parades Thursday evening and Saturday morning. Float chairman is Mrs. Curtis Dastrup and club president is Mrs. Phil it" The school board granted the increases, but school officials said every effort was made to hold down the increases "as much as possible without with district forcing a confrontation ' " employees. Maria Hatch (first) and Paula Nelson iscrnnd). Twenty five people made up the officers of the UBIC with numerous others working on the many committees that plan the events of the UBIC. The UBIC committee is selling a program souvenir booklet that lists the times and places of all events. The Thursday schedule kicks off with a baby show for those 6 months to one year old and girls softball game at 9 a.m. Other events in the morning include a teen bike race, another baby show, and free swimming in the city pool. In the afternoon there will be more free swimming, a pet show, and a parade starting at 5:30. 5 Sign on a businessman's desk, "My decision is maybe and that's float" During the past couple of weeks, I have really sacrificed by taking over the picture taking part of the paper. I took pictures for the UBIC Royalty and last weekend I went to Ft Duchesne to take the Indian Princess Royalty pictures. Recalling past contests and looking forward to the Miss Duchesne County Contest, there has been a lot of time in preparation in these contests. Hours have been spent in practicing individually but more than that, a lot of time has been focused in giving all girls an equal chance to be queen. Judges have to be chosen, flowers have to be ordered, publicity taken care of and a million other small things to worry over. Our thanks to the too numerous to mention. It gives the young ladies in the Basin the opportunity to perform in public, show their talents, and compete with others. the nation centers in the Basin". Every effort has been made to present an event that the entire family will enjoy and yet not cost any money according to UBIC President Ken Adney. He said the celebration is being reigned over by Queen Kathleen Chasel and attendants Moose The moose hunt on the Daggett unit was cancelled this year because of the large kiss last year during the elk hunt due to illegal kills. For more complete information, consult the proclamations or contact the Division of Wildlife Resources Office in Vernal or local Conservation Officers. Injured woman listed as critical Mrs. Craig (Valoy) Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leavitt of Neola was critically injured this past week while participating in ribbon jerking events at the Avalon roping arena. The young lady who is active in many sports is a member of the Uintah Basin Riders and drill mistress of the club. She has competed in many shows around the area this summer specializing in barrel racing. Apparently the accident oc cured when the horse she was riding tripped over the ribboned calf falling on it's rider. She was rushed to the Duchesne County hospital, then transported to the LDS hospital in Salt Lake. At this writing the father of the young lady told the Standard she was in critical condition in the intensive care unit. said President Adney with a tiny tot show, children's talent show, and free swimming. Diving at noon in the city park starts the Friday afternoon off. There will also be a UBIC Royalty reception, free swimming, girls softball, and a novelty contest staled President Adney. The evening program is once again full with men's softball, children's movies, with the program of the evening being the "Ensign Singers" a group of 20 young men and women singers from Tooele. There will also be another dance on the Tennis court with music by "Honey & Soul". An archery shoot at Union high school starts off Saturday (and goes into Sunday) and then comes the second parade of the UBIC at 10 a.m. in the main part of town. There will also be two hours of free swimming in the morning and one hour in the afternoon. A second sky diving exhibition starts at noon, while a doll show, model show, motorcycle races (at Squaw's Peak, three miles east of Roosevelt,) novelty contest, and ladies softball fill the afternoon. A barbeque at the city park starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m. Other activities in the evening include horseshoe pitching, an awards session, children's movies. Continued on Page 3 Sidewalk sale Fri., Sat. Roosevelt merchants are having a "Sidewalk Sale this Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the annual UBIC. The businessmen say there are a variety of reasons each business will have the sale, some want to clear out old or summer merchandise, others want to introduce new products, and others to push school items. The one thing they have in common is a low price tag. The sale is officially being sponsored by the Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce, but several businesses that do not belong to the Chamber are also participating in the sale. High Low Precip. UBIC Indian princess chosen for 1974-7-5 Clara Perank, daughter of Mrs. Amos Perank was chosen UBIC Miss Indian Princess for the 1974-7year at the annual UBIC Indian Princess pageant held this past week at the Ute Baptist mission. The young Ute miss is 18 years of age, and has attended the College of Eastern Utah. For her talent she gave a reading. Chosen 1st attendant was Julie Mar tinea, daughter of Gerald and Nancy Martinez. She is 16 years of age and in the 11th grade. For her talent she gave a piano solo. Julie was also chosen Miss Congeniality. Lola Marie Whitetail was chosen 2nd attendant. She's 17 years of age and is a junior at Union high school. Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Gilbert are guardians of the young Indian miss. Girls were judged on talent, poise, personality, Indian characteristics and dress. Judges were, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Iloopes Whiterocks, George Stewart, Roosevelt. 5 and Norma Jean Gray of Randlett. Miss Indian America, Nora Regay from the BYU was one of the guests of honor as well as the Basin's own Glenna Jenks. This years Indian Princess and her attendants will ride on floats during the UBIC parade, and will greet guests at the Royal lea. Girls eligible will be able to compete in the Miss Indian Utah pageant held later this year. Mrs. Gloria Martinez was in charge of Miss Indian princess pageant. NOTICE There has been changes for the UBIC Art and Flower Shows. The new place is the Roosevelt Jr. high school. The times are the same as previously pislrd except for Saturday and the new limes are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. INDIAN ROYALTY-Cl- ara Perank, center was chosen UBIC Miss Indian Princess in competition this past week. First attendant, left is Julie Martinez. Second attendant is Lola Marie Whitetail. |