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Show encourage all who are I would also ask attend. to concerned those property owners involved to keep an open mind and weigh the facts. Then make your decision at the proper time as is prescribed by law. Sineerely, district. I Idltorial Nfk 2 July S, 1 1 976 TKw UNTAH BASIN STANDARD Consolidation of tho Rootovolt Standard and Uintah Baln Racord Fuhllihad Waokly at Rooiovolf . Utah MOM P.O. Bos IM.RooMvalt. Utah S40M Sacond-ClaPostaga paid at Roosawolt, Utah Subscription Ratos: On Vaar, It.M Two Vaars, 110.00 Paid In Advanco A Chad ASSISTANT EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER KEVIN ASHBY JOAN CROZIER SHERRIE BUCHANAN i CIRCULATION CORRESPONDENTS Gladys Rots. Roosavsll Ida Horrockt, Arcadia Tolinlha Rasmussen, Ballard Garda Seeley, Bluebell Tracy Roberts, Hanna Arda Mansfield, Lapoint . 722-277646-513- 7 722-487454-354- 5 848-257247-376- Nola Nelson, Montwel Ceila Richens, Myton JoAnn Bastion, Neola Connie Lee, Tabiona . 353-454- .9496832 Lorna McKee, Tridell Lorraine Broadhead, Ulohn Lob Jones. Altonah . . . 353-453- 1 . . 848-256- . . 247-37J- 7 ..848 . 2373 454-336- KNOW PROS AND CONS OF $550,000 BOND ELECTION Roosevelt citizens are faced with an election for two bond issues now. There has been considerable controversy on the payment of the improvement district costs for streets, curb and gutters; and the city is proposing a community park development for which matching funds for a grant are raising the taxes at this time for either one of the bonds. Because the current revenue and expenditure structure of the city would allow the city to pay without an increase or tax rate. The second bond on the ballot concerns a recreational park facility, comprising 26 acres, on the west end of Lagoon Street. The city has applied for federal funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in the amount of $200,000, which would be matched by load funds for $201,105. The approved bond for $150,000 would indicate we could provide matching funds for the grant. However, the city anticipates that donations of time, labor and equipment will required. With the first bond, the city is requesting $400,000 to pay for its share of the new roads, intersections, grading and gravel costs, including approved roads that abut city property. The golf course is also included in this fee. $40,000 of municipal funds would be spent on the streets around the golf course offset the amount actually from the $400,000 requested. expended. . If the bond is passed, savings ' The question raised is whetof about 26 percent would be her Roosevelt City needs a new The Chamber Maid Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce 1 realized by all those assessed, according to Larry Bagley, city manager. The following figures are effective until October 1, and illustrate varying rates including current figures, the originally proposed or intended figures, and the rates if the bond is passed: Figures are listed in this order: rates if bond is passed, current figures before bond, and the originally proposed figures. For a 10 ft. street, $3.85, $5.78, and $4.20; 15 ft. street $5.78, $8.67, $5.50; 18 ft. street'$6.93, $10.41, $6.00; 21 Vi ft. street, SftP- - T il JliuS5, J17J5.' high back curb, $5.41, $5.80, $5.45; rolled curb, $4.74. The city is not anticipating community park. Recently elected council members campaigned for new park facilities, and they are bringing this decision to the people now. But can Roosevelt afford a new park at this time, and can the money be spent better elsewhere? A public hearing will be held July 20 for citizens to discuss the pros and cons or these two issues. On August 3, there will be the bond election in the two Roosevelt precincts. Become involved this time. When the sewer bond - SSftSft 3S& Peatross Mayor, Duchesne City EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR ClARIN D. ASHBY NEDENE WAR DIE AMY WEGNER would .;tl- E2 of th 1 Know what our city government is doing and spending. Voice vour opinion. By Paula O. Bell This Thursday is our Chamber of Commerce meeting for July (15th) at e Zions First National Bank room. Mayor Hollis Hullinger will be there to discuss the upcoming bond election proposals and entertain questions and comments pertaining thereto. We hope that anyone who has questions regarding these matters will take this multi-purpos- opportunity to be there and get information first hand. These are important issues coming before the citizens and we should know the facts in order to appraise the situation intellin-gentlLunch will be served to members and guests and any interested resident. You will also have the opportunity of running the river with the chamber via slides taken by Charles Brummert at our noon meeting. Im sure this will be very entertaining, depending on just where he had the camera focused. Join us for lunch Thursday at noon. Plans for the big celebration on July 22, 23 and 24, are beginning to shape up and sound real exciting. A big sidewalk sale is planned for 22nd and 23rd together with other mainstreet activities. Save your money and plan some time to join the fun. We have discussed the weather with the weatherman and things should cool down some. By the way, has it been hot enough for you the past week? It finally got so hot down at the office with the new blacktop job and elevated temperatures that we had an air conditioner installed. I I sound more pleasant and act more like I have my cool, well I have. It cure is neat I have been doing some research into old records and papers of the Chamber. I find that we have been organized 25 years this year. That all of our past presidents are alive except one, Dr. R. V. Larson and that most of them still reside in the community. Drop in and see our past president's gallery hanging in the office. We have about half of the pictures of the past presidents and are in the process of getting the rest Chamber Challenge: Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get'em, get'em right, or they will get you wrong. -- Thomas Fuller To the Citizens of Duchesne: I would like to express my feelings on the proposed improvement district for a portion of the City of Duchesne. I feel that cities have personalities the same as individuals have personalities. At this point in time, our community could be compared to an individual who has not bothered to improve himself or his surroundings. It is a principle of science that nothing stands still. We either progress or retrogress. It is important that we progress as we change, to promote the business and population growth of our community. There are many people who have worked in the past and that are presently working for a beautiful town, but this community needs the willingness and help of all its citizens to reach that goal. I have been quite surprised by the attitude of some people who I thought believed it a moral obligation to paint up, fix up, and improve their property and community. However, the attitude that disturbs me most is the one which suggests that someone else should do it for us, either the federal or state government. There are simply no funds available from these sources for street improvements. It has been my experience that unless a person is willing to help himself, no one else will. Some of those opened to the improvement district do so because they own a large amount of ground inside the which was purchased city limits-grou- nd land raw at prices. Now the years ago owners do not want it improved because of the cost. I feel it is unfair that other property owners should be denied improvement to their property because some want to own unimproved vacant land. I also cannot understand why there are some people opposing the improvement district whose property is not even in the proposed phase L Circulating petitions to block the improvement of someone else's property is similar to someone on the south side of town presenting a petition to the city council to prevent someone on the north aide of town from planting flowers or pouring a driveway. It just doesn't make sense. We should deal with the reality and the facts. The law ia dear, and if the majority of property owners of the proposed phase I do not want to improve their property, they can simply reject it No one can force it on them and no one wants to. Your mayor and members of the city council are merely keeping a promise to bring to the property owners the opportunity to decide if they do or do not want street improvements. We are having a meeting tomorrow night, Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. to discuss the facts of the improvement CO.Comor... By Nile Sorenson The Utsh Board of Big Game Control 1976 big recently met and established the and regulations. game seasons The Board established a general 11 day buck only season starting October 23 and ending November 2. The following herd units have s shorter 7 day season; Units 13, 32, 83, 84, 49, (October 56C, 57B, and 59. This year 56B, 55, 56A, only one deer is allowed per hunter. Muzzleioader enthusiasts will be able to pursue their buckskins in four areas. These areas are the High Uintas Primitive Area, Box Elder (Raft River part). North Boulder, and South Boulder. The muzzleioader season will be from August 21 through September 6. The archers will have the same season dates and both hunts are buck only. Permits for archer (deer and elk) and muzzleloaders will go on sale July 26. The cost of archery deer and muzzleioader permits is five dollars for residents and $7.50 for 23-2- s. The general open bull elk season will be from September 29 to October 17. Open bull permits will be available on July 26 and will be sold until August 6. The price of open bull is well as hunter choice and archery elk permits is $15. Restricted elk permit applications must be received by mail at any Division of Wildlife Resources office prior to 5 p.m. on August 20, 1976. A drawing will be held August 27, 1976 to determine successful applicants. Antelope, Moose, and Buffalo can only be hunted by Utah residents. The antelope hunt is set for September 4 through September 12. Applications should be mailed before July 30, and the permit cost is $10. The drawings for antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, and moose will be held August 6, 1976. Applications to hunt these four species must be received by July 30, 1976. For additional information on specific problems and hunting unity contact any Conservation Officer or call The Division of Wildlife Resources Regional Office in Vernal.' ' y. CORfflRflUR9DTV CALE N DAR MFS sees decrease, increase in future Thursday, July montwel Ij Nab Babe 15 Square dancers at the Roosevelt 0 entary school p.m. Caller Brown. Saturday, July 17 Young Adult Activity. Meet 6 p.m. at Myton Ward for Tubing activity (bring own tubes.) Sunday, July 18 Young Adult Fireside 8 Ward Chapel. Monday, July 19 Little Buckaroo Rodeo, 'Dee Allred's Indoor Arena, 7 p. m. (also July 20). Thursday, July 22 8:30-10:3- The Utah Public Service Commission has approved a request by Mountain Fuel Supply Company to lower its rates to Utah customers by $160,783, effective WILDLIFE REPORT UTAH STATE DIVISION SALT LAKE CITY July 2, OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Utahs big game hunting seasons begin next month with the advent of deer : season for both archers and muzzleloa tiers. With the seasons come the annual quest for special permits snd the necessary paperwork that precedes the ' drawings. The forms are simple, but surprisingly enough, many are completed incorrectly. "The sad thing about it is that many : successful applicants never receive their permits because names and addresses are illegible, says the Division of Wildlife Resoqrces Central Accounting Chief, .'Doug Pay. The exact number of ' applications that are filled out incorrectly or illegibly is not recorded, but Pay said, There are quite a few. : The special permit applications ssk for very basic information: the hunter's name, address, big game or combination license number, herd unit to be hunted, signature and date. Moose, bighorn and buffalo applications require the permit fee to be included with the application. The most common mistake made in applying for hunting permits is the failure to meet application deadlines. All applications must be received in the Division office (either the Salt Lake office or regional offices, depending on the type ; " because of illegible addresses. Applicants are encouraged to type applications if possible and proofread them to make certain the infornption is accurate. Also, applicants should be aware that there are both early and late deadlines in some cases. Applications must be received in the proper office prior to the last deadline. customers. Mountain Fuel warned, however, that rates will probably be increased later this year because of action planned by the Canadian government. Canadian natural gas, which now- sells for $1.60 per thousand cubic feet, will be increased to $1.80 on September 10, 1976, and to $1.94 on January 1, 1977. (In November, '1973, Canadian gas sold for 33 cents per thousand cubic feet) : of application) by 5 p.m. of the cut-of- f day. They may be hand delivered or mailed. Another relatively common mistake made in filling out applications is recording the wrong license number. Pay indicated that these people involved in recording and issuing permits check the ligitimacy of every license number on the applications. It is illegal in Utah to apply for or obtain two permits of the same type in any given year. Persons making such application are susceptible to prosecution under state law. Pay said that every effort is made to track down applicants who write illegibly. Permits, when returned for lack of proper address, are remailed after efforts to Identify the correct address. In some cases," Pay continued, it is even difficult to return application fees 1976. This is the third rate decrease during 1976 for Mountain Fuel and means that rates to Utah customers have been reduced more than $1.7 million this year. A reduction totaling $1380,472 took effect January 1, 1976. A reduction of $239,613 took effect May 10. 1976. The total of the three reductions is $1,780368. The three decreases all reflect lower costs to Mountain Fuel, which the company has passed along to its Log Cabin Saddle Shop Hours 10-- 6 Monday thru Saturday Located in SAFEWAY SHOPPING CENTER S sc Duchtsnt LionsClub. 1st and 3rd W ednesdiy of cv ery month. Duchesne A rei Chimber ol Commerce meets every 3rd W td nesday of the month at Newcomers Club, third Thursday, at l :ou p.m. Duchesne County Sportsman Club, meets first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Roosevelt Legion Hall. Roosevelt Business and Professional Women's Club meets the second Monday of each month the year around. Alcoholics Anonymous (dosed meeting) Roosevelt Catholic Rectory. Saturday at B p.m. meeting, Saturday. 8 p.m., Roosevelt Catholic Rectory. A. A. open meeting, UBARC, 133 N. 1 E.. each Thursday, 8 p.m. Low income families may qualify for tax credit It now appear that up to 2,700,000 low income families are missing a chance to claim Earned Income Credit, and as a result are missing out on getting a Federal government check for as much as $100. 30lofffon Wrangler Boots Tony Lama Boots Horse Care Products Men's Western Shirts ItlCA T HE RSC O M P Regular Catalog Prices N f YJ Authorized Tandy Leather Dealer All Leather Craft Supplies Custom made Belts and Wallets 12 neon. How could this happen? According to Elizabeth Taylor, manager 'of II & R of Vernal, one of the nations ' illock largest income tax preparation firms, it is because those eligible for this windfall never learned about it, and that most of ihe eligible did not have to file a tax return for 1975 because their incomes didn't reach the minimum filing requirements. The biggest part of this problem uf several million families not getting funds to which they are legally entitled is that the credit can only be received by filing a federal income tax return," Mrs. Taylor said. This unusual benefit for the low income wage earner is one of the provisions of the Tax Reduction Act of 1975, the same legislation that produced last year's tax rebate. Mrs. Taylor pointed out that the IRS, as well as her firm, worked hard to create an awareness of the Earned income Credit. The Internal Revenue Service produced an outstanding campaign this year to inform the public of this credit. I wish we knew why people didn't respond, Elizabeth said. The Earned Income Credit gives those who qualify a 10 refund or credit gainst taxes owed on the first $4000 of earned income (salaries, wages, tips and net income). When earned income is over $4,000 the credit is reducted by 10 of the excess over $4,000. So the largest amount that can be paid ia $400, and there can be no credit when earned income exceeds $8,000. Individuals who can answer Yes" to two key questions probably qualify: (1) Was your adjusted gross income as well as your earned income less than $8,000? (2) Did you maintain a household in the United States during all of 1975 for yourself and one or more dependent children who were under 19 years of age, or full lime students? It is important to know that it is not loo late to file a tax return, even though the only reason is to claim the Earned Income Credit. As long as there are no taxes due there is no penalty for filing after April 15, Mrs, Taylor noted, Unde Sam wants everyone to have the extra money they are entitled to." Anyone who thinks they may qualify for this special credit ran find out by contacting the Internal Revenue Service or II & R Block. Both are open all year. Holiday weekend company at the home of Parley and Melvins Alexander were their daughters Diane and Dave Sundan and four children from Provo. The family of twenty-fiv- e members celebrated with a back yard barbeque and visiting. Monday visitors at the Max Nelson home were A. D. Shaw and sons Max and Nolan, Fred Roberts and Dave Goelding. The group got horses at Nelsons for a weeks fishing and camping to the high Uintah mountains. Jimmy Shaw and Mike Hackford accompanied them also. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller from Preston, Arizona are here visiting with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Newt Miller and friends Sunday they called on their nephew Gail Loranger and family. Company for the long holiday weekend at the Reed Anderton home were son Gary from air force base in Phoenix, Brent and Lana McDonald and Kent and Peggy Anderton and family from Salt Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hall and three children from Salt Lake and Verda Nelson from Rangely, spent the weekend with Bill Nelson and attended the wedding reception of their niece. Mrs. Hazel Brown spent a few days in Helper with son Wayne and family. Saturday her granddaughters Lynette and Lesly brought her home and took sister Denise back after her weeks stay at the Nelsons. Randy Nelson went to Helper for a couple of days haying. Lori Larsen and Fred Fritzer were united in marriage June 9th in the Provo IJ)S Temple. Witnessing the event from here were the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Larsen, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hamblin, Alice Hamblin, James and Rulh Hamblin, Theron Anderson. A reception was held in their honor following the marriage. Out of town Ruests were, Deanne and Pete Madaen, Montrose, Colo., Joy and Jim Munro, Ellen Larsen from Salt Lake, a brother of the groom, Charley Fritzler from Gillette. TVyo., Tom Lewis, Arva Jones, Tooele, ,rd Dale Humphreys from Midvale. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Larsen left on an extended vacation Saturday, They will vwit daughters Mary Roberts in Lindon. Tnora McBride and family in Preston, Idaho, and June Penfold and family in Driggs, Idaho. ,n |