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Show City polls residents about improvements Duchesne City sent letters out to property owners list week to get their response to the proposed improvement district. An improvement district was proposed last spring, and both favorable and unfavorable reactions were raised among property owners. Before any steps were taken to create an improvement district, the city officials wanted all property owners to register their opinion in writing by responding to the letter before February 4. When a special improvement district is formed, the eost of the curb, gutter and paving is paid through asselaments made on a front footage bams to the abutting property. 17ie estimated cost of highback curb and gutter is $7.25 per foot, and of street . paving at $0.50 per square foot The width of streets will vary depending on location and use. An example of the assessment cost is approximately $20 per front foot or $2,075 for 100 front foot for a54 foot wide street $1,725 on a 100 foot lot on a 40 foot street; and $2,225 on a 100 foot lot on a 60 foot wide street An allowance would be made for corner lots where the improvements are made on two or more sides. Considerable concern has been expressed for property owners living on fixed incomes. The dty has the power to exempt those who are determined financially unable from paying for their improvements. These costs would then be induded in the total eost of the improvement district and distributed to all the paying property owners. Provisions can also be made for Indian lots, and in most cases, streets abutting Indian lots would not be paved, nor would streets with disproportionate number of vacant lots. The dty and the property owners can designate which streets will be improved, and which will not. No payments would be assessed until the improvements throughout the entire district are completed, and until after a board of equalization is set up, a tax notice is mailed to each of the property owners, a bond resolution published, and numerous other procedures. When these procedures are completed, the property owner has the option of paying their assessment within 15 days, or they can elect to pay it over ten year period with interest. An improvement district can comprise the entire town, or any part of town that designates they want the improvements. If one part of town decides to proceed with curb and gutter and paved streets, there is no obligation for the other residents in town to also improve. Tonight's the first performance of the Performing Arts Series. We are very fortunate to have this caliber of art here, especially at the exceptionally low price. Tonight's play, Man in the Meadow" was the recipient of a playwright award, and the Human Ensemble Theater was the group in residence at the Glass Factory at Arrow Press Square. The other five performances are sponsored by state colleges or universities, providing professional performances. But best of all, the proceeds will be used to develop two ball diamonds and a picnic pavillion at Roy Park this year. So support the Performing Art Series, even if you're unable to attend all the performances. None of them interfere with, home basketball or wrestling,- or state or regional competition either, so we hope to have a good turnout ISSS a good turnout last Wednesday at the public meeting to inform citizens of the Indian jurisdiction issue. Between 50 and 60 people joined the Interstate Congress, a group that includes 17 states with more states joining. Part of the $10 membership includes funds for local expenses. For example, last fall Commissioners Rukra Anderton and Loryn Ross spent three days in Washington D. C. as representatives of the Interstate Congress. They met with representatives of the interior department, the justice department, representatives of the executive staff, and BIA, and legislators. The congress provides an opportunity for citizens to support organized opposition to increasing Indian jurisdiction and benefits. There was Fiddler cast starts practice Rehearsels began last week for the cast "Fiddler on the Roof, a joint production by Duchesne high school and the community. The play will be presented April 21, 22, and 23, under the direction of Dona Hansen. Howard Nielsen will produce the play, and .Marilyn Lefler is music director. The entire play hasnt been east yet, in particular the chorus and dancers. The cast includes: Mike McCreery as Tevye, Colleen Ercanbrack as Golde, Larry Powell as Motel, Linda Peatross as Tzeitel, Kathy Lefler as Hodel Kathleen Caldwell as Chars, and Debby Lott as Shprintze. Aria White will play the part of Bielka, Steve Vermillion is Perchik, Mike Buckley is Fyedka, Ed Browning is Mordcha, and Linda Creep is Yente. Don Mayhew will be the Rabbi, Terry Lewis is Mendel, Elden Wilcken will be Avarahm, Glen Horrocks will be the Russian Constable, Kelly Harris is Naehum, Kerry Frandsen is Fruma-SarTrudy Bailey will play Grandma Tzeitel, and the two Russians will be played by Dennis Stott and Dennis Ercanbrack. of a, SERVING UTAH'S GROWING UINTAH BASIN VOLUME 65 NUMBER 4 STANDARD-Janu- ary 27. 977 1 The ffltv A consolidation of the ROOSEVELT STANDARD UINTAH BASIN RECORD Citizens request equal rights at area meetings Public meetings are being held in area communities to explain the Interstate Congress of Equal Rights and Responsibilities, and to encourage individuals to join the congress. A public meeting will be held in Roosevelt tonight, Thursday, January 27, . at 7:30 at RJHS auditorium. .A similar . meeting was held in Duchesne last week, and 50 to 60 citizens joined the interstate congress. The fee for membership is $10, part of which is used for local expenses for local officials to attend regional and national meetings. For more information about joining the interstate congress, contact Til Reynolds in. Roosevelt br Barbara Meriwether in Duchesne. Roosevelt area chairman Til Reynolds has uid, "the time has passed when we can afford to sit back and consider our situation. We have to act now. It is apparent tribal officials and their legal ' representatives have been working to get their position well established." ulrs. Altamont city council meets The Altamont city council met Wednesday, January 19th. An engineer met with the council to show blue prints and plans for Altamonts new water system. The blue prints, which are tentative, showed where the pipes in town would run, and also where all of the fire hydrants will be located. The next city meeting will be held the second of February. ssss The City has been receiving replies to their letter which was sent out last week to poll property owners about the proposed improvement district Both favorable and unfavorable replies have been returned, but some of the comments indicate that there is still some confusion. An area of great concern to many residents is the burden this would place on senior citizens or anyone on inadequate fixed incomes. Duchesne is no exception-eve- ry community has citizens who are financially unable to participate in improvements. But other communities have found ways to solve this problem, instead of using this as an excuse to avoid progress. For instance, if the citizens want, the eity council can exempt those who are financially unable. This spirit of good will was demonstrated last spring when many property owners indicated that they cared enough about improving their town that they would carry more than their share of the Meriwether stressed that the interstate congress members hold no ill will toward the individual tribal members, but they feel that some of the tribal officials and their legal representatives are obtaining benefits for the tribe at the expense of the taxpayers. The Interstate Congress was formed to "insure that all citizens of this country shall achieve equal rights and bear equal responsibilities under the law." Their declaration of purpose further states that constitutionally guaranteed rights should be protected without regard to race and that all citizens should bear equally the responsibilities and burdens of citizenship as prescribed. They hold taxation without representation and representation without taxation to be unconstitutional. The congress also states that they feel a governing body may not assert jurisdiction and power over those who have no voice in that government They further resolved that all state and local laws shall apply within all reservations and to all tribes and tribal members. About 17 states belong to the Interstate Congress. non-trib- al Duchesne stake conference set The first Stake Conference few 1977 for the LDS churches in the Duchesne area will be held February 6. President David Sam will be presiding over the conference. Because of over-flocrowds, a split session will be held so that all may be seated in the chapel and auditorium areas. The first session will be held in the Mow Lake ward chapel from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This session should include the Moon Lake Ward, Altamont first and second wards, and the Bridgeland ward. The second session will be held in the Duchesne Stake Center. This session will begin at 1 p.m. lasting through 3 p.m. and should include the Duchesne first and second wards, the Tabiona ward, and the Fruitland Branch. Saturday, February 5th, there will be a special session for all adults on geneology work, and personal and family history. This session will be held at the Duchesne Stake Center. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. . w POSTER CHILD-Heat- her of March County. Dimes Malquist, Altamont, is this years Child Duchesne Poster for j Rosie Bazarth, Roosevelt, Duchesne County Chairman for this years March of Dimes announced this week that Heather Malquist, a victim of multiple birth defects, one of which is Spinal Scoliosis (spine curvature) is this years County Poster child. Heather who was born March 13, 1972, is enjoying her first year at Con Amore Training Center in Myton where instructors state she is progressing nicely. Heather is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Malquist of Altamont The Malquists have one other child, a son Vaughn age one and a half years old. A luncheon, held January 12 at the Frontier Grill kicked off the Mothers March and other activities associated with the March of Dimes. County repres- entatives include Cathy Bjerkreim, Duchesne; .Ellen Rawlings, Mothers March of Dimes Chairman, Roosevelt; JoAnn Potter, Myton; Jane Thompson, Altamont; Sara Snow, Roosevelt Ward; Margo Denver, Roosevelt 2nd Ward; Marilyn Peterson, Roosevelt 3rd Ward; Joni Larsen, Roosevelt 4th Ward; Lurraine Duncan, 5th Ward; and Mrs. Larry Abplanalp, 6th ward. Officials present at the luncheon were Kenneth Baker, State representative. Salt Lake City; Crete Payne, County Chairman; Bobbi McCathern, Secretary; and Kay Cloward, Treasurer. Mrs. Bozarth noted that the Duchesne would be held at County both the Red Barn and Arty's Skating Skate-A-Rama- m tonight, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. at DHS auditorium. Admission at the door is $2 adults and $1 students and children. Season tickets for the six performances are also available at $10 for individuals and $25 for families. All proceeds from the series will be used to develop two ball diamonds and a picnic pavillion at Roy Park. $10.75. a is to Rink. The Red Barn begin January 28 at 9 p.m. and run Skate-A-Ram- through January 29 at 9 p.m. The Skat to be held at Arty's will begin January 28 at 9 p.m. and run through January 29 at 11 p.m. "A swing bike from the Rebel store in Roosevelt will be given as first prize to the child collecting the most money and having it in by February 12," Mrs. Bozart concluded. Operation L D. underway in Duchesne Operation L D. is now being undertaken by the Duchesne City Police Department Operation L D. was organized to encourage people to engrave proper identification on all of their valuables to help ensure the return of items in case of a burglary, or to even prevent a burglary. The identification numbers will be listed and put on file and can be entered into the National Computer Identification Center. The N&C will provide accurate and speedy identification in ease there is a burglary, and could help convict the criminal. The Duchesne City Police now have an engraving machine that will ensure proper identification of valuables. For more information you can contact the dty police at 738-246- Duchesne youth receives Eagle Scout award Duchesne Area. MAN IN THE MEADOW-Nol- an Palmer, left, portrays a to master trusting talking dog Randy Milligan, right, in "Man in the Meadow", the first performance of the Performing Arts Series in Duchesne. The play will be presented by the Human Ensemble Theatre, a professional theatre troupe, ? i A record number of patients were seen at Duchesne Valley Clinic in December, when 581 patients were served. This was the best month ever for the clinic, as they ended their first year of service to the Final statistics haven't been compiled for December yet, but in November the clinic had a net cash increase of $1,179.15. 573 patients were seen during that month, of which 48 percent were new patient encounters. Net decreases were recorded for previous months: October, $715; September, $1,218; August, $891; and July, $1,463. The cash collection ratio during November was 116 percent, aa a backlog of insurance and welfare payment flowed in. The previous cash collection ratio had averaged 77 percent for the preceding four months. The average cost per patient encounter was : Heather Malquist is March of Dimes Clinics record month costs. Another item of concern was that water and sewer lines be improved before pavement is laid. This would be done. As a matter of fact, the dty has applied for a HUD grant that would take care of most of this. Proper engineering would be required because of our water table problem. In some parts of town roads would have to be sealed, etc., but all these costs are anticipated in the proposed improvement district. How much and what parts of town are paved will be determined by the property owners. This was one of the intents of the dty council in sending out the letter. If a majority of residents of one area of town don't want improvements, their wishes will be granted, but they wont restrict other areas of town from improving. The dty doesn't propose to pave streets with a disproportionate number of vacant or Indian lots. All of thess details will be worked out after a concensus of opinion is readied about whether or not to proceed. and received his Eagle award at last weeks Jerry Sleight . . . Court of Honor. An Eagle Scout Award was received ky Jerry Sleight January 19th, at the Court of Honor held in Duchesne. Jerry is 14 years old and is in the 8th grade at Duchesne high school He has been a scout for 6 years, and is also an 0. A member. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Sleight of Duchesne. Approximately 60 persons attended the presentation of the awards. Two Tender Foot awards were given. They went to Gary Lispcomb and Russel Lefler. Kevin Sleight, Kevin Rhodes, Scott Terry, Dan Frandsen, and Shawn Hill each received their Star Scout award. There were also several merit and skill awards given the same evening. |