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Show Page t Editorial Page UINTAH BASIN STANDARD though less than long-tim-e A coimolldatioa of thr Roonrvrlt MUmlard and lllnlah Bunin Rerord NATIONAL NEWSPAPER S3! 46ii8' Entered at Koonevelt, Utah, an Hecond Clann Matter under the Art of Mart-- 8, 18TS PUBLISHED THURSDAY AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH - P. O. BOX 188 - 84066 Buhner! ptlon Bn ten: One Yearn. 61.00 Paid In Advance Two Yearn 87.00 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR CLARIN D. ASHBY, Roonevelt FAYE JENSEN CORRESPONDENTS: Area Roonevelt Area Ducheime Altamont Area Arcadia Ballard Bluebell loka Fort Duchesne Hanna Kay Stratton Veda Labrum Ronalee Jeaseri Ida Horrockn Mary Arnold - Garda Seeley Lucy Edwardn Violet Parrlette Tracy Roberta Nola Nelnon Grace Delglelah Zola Spencer Afton Rogers Merl Horrockn Twlla Rhoades Montwel Myton Neola Randlett Lapoint Tabiona Tridell Utahn Whiterocka Lorna McKee Norma Robb Verna Hoopes HOW DO OUR TEENAGERS MEASURE UP? We feel it is time someone teen- wrote an article concerning age activities of the Basin. This narrative, however, will not deal with teenage gangs, vandalism, the hippie movement, or related attributes that are tacked on youngsters throughout the nation, since we feel that there is a noticable lack of this type of activity in the Basin. On the other hand, we would point out a few facts which are hidden under the deluge of commentary on the acts of a few bad . apples who give the teenage population a tarnished reputation. In the first place, lets look at the accomplishments of the young people today here in the Basin, as compared to 30 years ago. These students are carrying a much heavier load in high school, and a large percentage will continue on to college. The drive for education is exemplified in the fact that at present a number of high school students are carrying five or more college credits along with a high school load, and some students in the Uintah Basin Center for Continuing Education are carrying loads of more than 20 credit hours. This compares with a small percentage continuing on to college 30 years ago, with a great number never completing high school Leadership ability among the young people is very evident today. They are far outdistancing their parents in their ability to stand up and speak, think out group problems, lead discussions or group activities and do excellent work as student leaders in the schools. Cultural achievement, we dare say, is much higher than at any time in the past. A great deal of individual study goes into the the furtherance of music, dance and art. There is generally no problem finding an accomplished pianist in any group of young people assembled. Contrary to some reports, there are a large number of young people seeking parttime employment in order to gain further experience, and to earn their own way. Although 30 to 40 years ago almost all students had chores to do at home, which have been superceded by the shift to "city living, many of the young people Surveys were made on seven courses In the Uintah Basin during the past week by Drew Bellon, Ralph Giles and Bill Gee of the U. S. Forest Service; Mark Peterson and LaMar Wilson of the Soil Conservation Service and Bryce Moore. The snow Increase for the month of January was from 8 to 12 Inches but the water Is DENTAL FOSTER WINNERS Dr. Dale Larwrn, Ip ft, and still below average on all but and Dr. D. G. Mantyla, right, ctongratulate wlnnrrs of Lake Fork lower course. The Union contest dental held at la School, High trophic Student are Steven Yack, Srd place; Chris Davis, 1st percent of average Is still higher on the lower course than the place, and Brenda Reber, 2nd place. higher ones showing the effects of the first storms this winter which put more snow in valleys and lower elevations than at higher elevations. However, the water picture Is still favorable. mention were: Ann Bolton, Nila The highlight of National ChilResults of the snow surveys Ron Cuch, Susan DenBolton, Week was Dental Health dren's show amounts this year, 1967, LesJo Deene Edrlngton, the awarding of trophies to win- ver, ne 1966, average on a longtime Jane lie Haueter, Gardner, ners of the Dental Health Posbasis and percent of average. DonChip Huber, Larsen, These trophies ter Contest. Indian Canyon 32.5 Inches Jen-net- te were given at an assembly on ald Mantyla, Edna McKee, Alan Wllcken, and snow with 7.1 Inch water; 1967, Timothy Tuesday, February 6 at Union La Dee Young. There were also high school. Dr. Dale Larsen and Dr. Don Ion. Last year 13 posters were 14 certificates given for Honorand their wives spon- entered from Duchesne County able Mention. These students Mantyla were all members of Mrs. Elaine sored this program and present- ing the State contest. Fourteen to Krlssmans art classes and there edAllthe awards 17 the students. winners were selected at that of these winning pos- time and 7 of those were from 81 were posters entered. ters will be entered by the doc- Duchesne County. The first and The winners were 1st place. tors and their wives In a state second place winners were from Chris Davis son of Mr. and Mrs. contest that Is held year- Union high school, plus 4 others. Paul L. Davis, Whlterocks, 2nd wide In Granite School District. ly The trophies and the winning place: Brenda Reber, daughter of All these an posters will be on display for the will have posters Laand Mr. Mrs. John Reber equal opportunity to win In this public to see at First Security Point, and Srd place winner Steve contest. The Utah Dental Assn, Bank during this week which Is Yack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed cash prizes to be giv- Dental Health Week, February provides Roosevelt. Yack, Divl- - 4 to 10. Those receiving honorable en In the Dental Poster carry a much heavier homework load, and a much more demanding social schedule, which is another facet they enjoy. And what about academic achievements, and a serious attitude about proper education? The students of the Uintah Basin, although in some aspects they do not have the academic variety that is available in the metropolitan areas, are making striking achievements in all fields, and compare well with similar education levels throughout the nation. Sure, there is some vandalism, some disrespect and other acts of rebellion. But before the whole group of young people of the Basin is condemned because of these few, stop and compare how our teenagers stack up as a whole with similar groups throughout the nation, so far as delinquency is concerned. You must admit, if you have any contact outside this area, that our young people rank very high percentagewise, in the lack of problem individuals. One final comparison should also be reviewed. All of these mentioned accomplishments of young people today are being made despite the fact that each of them can look forward to indecision, uncertainty and passible physical injury in the future, due to world strife. The rapidly changing business world has also created a situation whereby it is difficult to choose a field of vocation or study, since some jobs are being discontinued through change, and new positions are being created each year. The gravity of these decisions and the bleakness of the fu- -' ture in some cases, much more profound than 30 years ago, have not dampened the spirit of teenagers here, although in our opinion it is one of the major contributing factors in the decay of young people throughout the nation. We feel that the teenagers deserve a strong pat on the back for their accomplishments. In the shadow of indecision, moral decay and lawlessness on the part of their elders throughout the nation, they are making tremendous strides each year. And our young people here in the Basin stand with or are above similar groups anywhere. Your encouragement will help them continue on this course. Winners named in Dental Health poster contest at Union high school Ro-lay- Grade A Fryers Cut-U- p studied by Foundation A proposal to Increase the state motor fuel by one cent per gallon and earmark the added revenue for local road construction was analyzed In a research brief prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The plan has been sponsored by the UTES Action Committee (Utah Transportation and Economic Study Committee), a group consisting of representatives of the municipalities, the counties and the state highway deIt would Increase partment. the state motor fuel tax from six to seven cents per gallon and distribute the added funds to cities and counties In Utah on the basis of area, population, and local road needs. According to the Foundation study, the added revenue going to local units would amount to approximately $4.4 million beginning with the 1060-7- 0 fiscal roads has received widespread support from most of highway-us- er groups on a designated local arterial In Utah. The Utah Foundation road system. Existing state analysis notes, however, that aid from motor vehicle regisseveral points of concern have tration fees (B & C road funds) been raised regarding some of going to cities and counties the specifics of the program. would be continued. These include the following: The Foundation report notes 1. Local resistance to state that suggested legislation to Imcontrols and supervision has plement the plan Is being drafraised some question regardted and that the proposal proing the adequacy of enginebably will be submitted to the ering, technical supervision, 1969 Utah Legislature, which and Inspection standards that will meet next January. would be applied to the proFoundation analysts point out posed arterial road system. that the proposal by the UTES 2. Unless It Is carefully group stems from suggestions coordinated, there Is some fear that the program could create and recommendations containa further proliferation of local ed In two highway studies comIn 1963 and 1965. The road building agencies resultpleted 1965 study, prepared by the priing In additional! overlapping, vate engineering firm of Ell-b- ur duplication, and waste, particuSmith and Associates, conlarity In the use of personnel cluded that projected state and equipment. 3. Since the proposed dishighway revenues are "approxtribution formula emphasizes imately equal to long-ranneeds" for the state road sys- population and land area, there tem but that "local road and Is a question as to whether local road needs will ba met on street systems have substantial revenue deficits and are In a legitimate priority basis. immediate need of additional funds." They plan to upgrade loca' .Phone news Item to general Fryers l 33 Freshly Ground Several Times Daily From Loan Tender Beef 49 98 89 49 39 Greenland Halibut Fillets Bar-- S Holiday Hams Leg O' Lamb WatW-rra- Steaks Beef Short Ribs leaded Chuck U.S D.A. Cheka With Maal 722-3131 with 6.1 1 is 8.2 Inches water making this 86 of average. water. The longtime averaee Lake Fork Upper 33.9 infor this course is 8.4 wa5.5 Inches ches snow with water on February 1 inch., snow Inches In 47.5 1967, ter; making with 8.9 Inches water; In 1966, this year 73 percent of 33.5 Inches snow with 8.3 Inches water. The longtime average as of February 1 Is 7.3 Inches water making this year 75 of average. Lake Fork No. 2 27.3 Inches snow with 5.0 Inches water; In 1967 there was 44.5 Inches snow with 8.3 Inches water and 1966 25.7 inches snow with The long6.6 Inches water. time average Is 5.2 making this year 96 percent of average. Lake Fork Lower 24.8 InV ches snow with 4.3 Inches watsnow with 39.1 Inches In 1967 er; 7.3 Inches water and 1966 23.6 Inches snow with 5.5 Inches water. The longtime average Is 4.2 making this year 102 percent of average. Look at em scurry about 27.6 inMoseby Mountain ches snow with 6.5 Inches wateveryone a potential ulcer er; In 1967 there was 44.5 in- patient. ches snow with 10.1 Inches water and 1966 31,5 Inches snow Phone news item to 722-2iThe with 8.0 Inches water. courfor this longtime average se Is 6.8 Inches water making this course 95 percent of average. Julius Park 33.5 Inches snow with 7.5 Inches water; in 1967 54.5 Inches snow with 12.2 inches water; In 166, 35.6 In- - ruary Hj Neighbors .Sri si Boneless Roast Pot Roast U.S.D.A. Choice Beef IL IL Safeway Trimmed For Value 79 29 89 U .S.D.A. Cheka lamb Ctaal Far Stewin. Rib Lamb Chops Fryer Drumsticks inches inches wal er In 1967 there was 50 4 in ches snow with 11.5 taches" water and 1966 there was 366 inches snow with 9.7 lncto. snow U.S.D.A. A Great Chake Value U.S.D.A. Flump y Meaty Fryer Hughs Grade A I Mealy US.D.A. Grade A Meaty Pork Steaks From Top Grodo A. Quality Park Sliced Bacon Beef Rib Roast Compart and Sava All Meat Franks Bar-- S 59 59 CaU E life or Picklo Sliced Bologna, Olivo Loaf and Pimonto Loaf 59r 69- 89- 55- - er 1 FROZEN FOOD BUYS1 Safeway Produce . . . Always Best ! Vegetables Sliced Green Beans, Golden Com, Young Poas, Mixed Vegetables Geen Pies Muit 51 ? Strawberries 5 X I rapsffrafS 3 'Jr 89- - Variafiae Famous Coachella Ice Cream KNOW? Completely Satisfied With Every Item Purchased At Safeway, or Your Your Safeway Manager Money Back! Valley Ruby Red Seedless Fruit B & Sherbet the major ge Lamb Chops Lamb Breast percent average. Paradise Park-2- 9.l 46.4 Inches snow with 11.9 In ches water; 1966, 36.0 inches snow with 10.2 Inches water. The longtime average on Feb- Ground Chuck u. 59 -- Whole DID YOU year. The funds would be earmarked exclusively for construction and related purposes UIVK er. The longtime average fop this course la 8.9 Inches wt er making this u coirs, of average Ground Beef U.S.D.A. Inspected and Graded A You Gas tax hike is o 0 MfMlft flt favorable February snow surveys 1 Thurodav, February 8, 1968 lucerne Vanilla ke Cream 1 Oran,, er laipbarry Sherbet Packed Half A Half In The Same Carton Fancy Honey Tuna Fish LaLani Drink Empress Brand halt- - faBen M R U( Wl J Save 5-- 99 40 Whit. 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