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Show Thuraday, Auguat 9, 1973 Editorial Pag VSai&TiTERS THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD 4A A consolidation of the Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Record Second Class Postage Paid at Roosevelt, Utah 84066 PUBLISHED THURSDAY AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH --P. 0. BOX 188 Subscription Rates: One Year, ISM CLARIN D. ASHBY MRS. RAY WARDLK DENNY OSBORN eeeeas Two Years, $8.50 laeseasaesees - 84066 Paid in Advance Dear Editor, We have now lived in Roosevelt one month and have been made to feel very welcome by the people of the community. We know we are going to love living, working and raising our family here. However, we do have a problem. During the length of lime we have been here, we have had three bicycles stolen - one from the park that was later recovered when we saw a little girl riding it, one from the swimming pool last Thursday and one from in front of Western Auto on Monday. I know our children should have lorked their bikes, but it's hard for children to remember this. We can't imagine that much stealing going on and we can't imagine parents letting their children keep bikes they bring home that don't belong to them or letting them repair their own bikes with parts they have stripped from stolen EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER CORRESPONDENTS Roosevelt Area Durhesne Area Altamonl Area Arcndia Ballard Bluebell Fort Durhesne Hanna Veda Luhrum Rosebell Ames Ida Horrocks Telintha Rasmussen Garda Seeley Mrs. Judy Cole Tracy Roberts Whiterocks A Ethel Taylor Nola Nelson Louise Fausctt JoAnn Bastian Alton Rogers Connie Lee Lorna McKee Norma Robb Lapoinl Montwel Mylon Neola Randlett Tabiona Tridell Utahn Verna Iloopes Pat Stratton different point of view Changes in concepts and attitudes toward higher education are undergoing vast changes throughout the state, according to reports which have indicated a definite shift in student interest. Vocational school enrollment has consistently increased during the past two years, while academic have institutions shown a decrease, particularly bikes. We in vocational student enrollment, while enrollment in coll- eges and universities remained about the same last year. The nine college and university presidents concern - according to a news release this week is that area vocational centers duplicates the work of our community colleges", and that this is -- don't know the answer to the problem and only know we would like to have our bikes returned either to us or to the police station. Thank you! Ebi.se and Keith Adams FFA to hear talk by specialist a principle cause of educations in the two-yea- r colleges. We are unique in the Uintah Basin, in that we have an area vocational center, plus a center for academic offerings. And we are seeing an increase in interest in both of these programs increase. Since the establishment of Sevier Valley Tech over 10 years ago, its need and support have been evident. True, the 440 e equivelant high school and post high students seems a drop in the bucket to the U of U's 19,000 students, but at the same time, it is providing vocational training in 13 areas which most of these students would probably never get otherwise. During the past school year, 200 post-higfull time equivelfull-tim- here. We have long maintained that relative values of vocational education as opposed to academic degrees have been out of proportion. Each has a place in our educational system, and one should not be overemphasized at the expense of the other. In an editorial in the Rich Held ant students attended Tech, Reaper recently, the writer callwhile 220 high school students ed attention to a similar problem from the three Sevier there. We would like to quote schools and one South County Sanpete portions of the editorial to point School District high school atour similarities of their pro- tended vocational classes. blems to ours, although some This indicates not only the allegations do not apply here: need for a vocational school, but Not too many years ago, high support for it. Concerning Utah universities and college post-hig- h students, it should be officials were concerned over remembered that there are no the increasing number of per- social activities connected with sons, both in state and out, the school, one of the areas applying for admission to the which draws many students to various institutions of higher larger universities. learning, and the overcrowding It would seem that an attitude conditions this prompted. of providing education in all Now comes a cry from the areas of study would be the same ivory towers that vocathing, rather than appropriate tional schools are taking away one faction complaining because students, and presidents of small, area vocational schools these colleges have voiced a are gaining in popularity and are deep concern" over the creaserving a vital role in small tion of these schools. communities. It would seem that the imeon-sistenc- y We hope the action of the of these educators is State Legislature in establishing because compounded they Tech and other area vocational haven't yet come to grips with schools, will not be in vain, and eduthe fact that all post-higthat the appropriated money for cation isn't going to be carried the expansion will be forthout in standard" two and four coming and not' tied up because year colleges. The increasing of the opposition from college popularity of vocational schools and university presidents. is shown by the continued hike h ROYALTY TEA Dr. Faulkinburg, area livestock specialist, will give a demonstration of steps that should be taken in fitting and showing livestock. The Dr. will be at the home of Wesley Ercanbrack, Thursday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m. FFA members, old and new, as well as 4 Ilers and other are invited to attend. To get to the Ercanbrack residence take the Airport road, and follow the signs, that will be placed to assist those who wish to attend. JV cheerleader tryouts set For those interested, tryouts for J.V. Cheerleaders, for Unbn High school for the year 1973 - 74 will be hold at Roosevelt City Park, on Saturday August 11, at 2:00 p.m. The Culture Club sponsored a royalty tea during the UBIC, to honor Miss UBIC and her attendants, Lynette Frandsen, Margo Murdock and Gwen Richens; the Indian Princess and her attendants, Jolene Willie, Ann Santio and Joan Sixkiller, and Miss Utah, Brenda Richardson. The tea was held at the home of Mrs. Floyd Labrum. Special guests at the tea was Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Conover, Richfield, a director of the Utah State Fair. Ute Indian Maiden reigns at UBIC A old maiden was named to reign over the annual Uintah Basin Industrial Conventin in Roosevelt Jayleen "Jody' Willie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Willie, was selected from a field of seven contestants vying for the title of UBIC Indian Princess at the annual pagant in the Unbn High School auditorium. A talent program added to the festive air of the event Seven-yea- r old Sharon Martinez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Martinez of Whiterocks, did a rendition of Go My Son in sign language. Three songs were presented by Debra Reed and Louella Murdock. The new Indian Princess gave a dramatic reading for her talent The 1972 queen, Minnie Grant, did the Lord's Prayer in sign language. Ute-Nava- 17-ye- jo Glenna Jenks who was recently selected secon runner-u- p to Miss Indian America was introduced by the mistaress of ceremony Shirley Reed. Glenna stated UBIC title was the first she received followed by the Miss Indian Utah title then Alternate Miss Indian America last year. Whe is also the reigning Miss Indian BYU. Competing in this year's contest were Jayleen; Ann Santio, first attendant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Kathy Serawop, finalist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Serawop; Kay Reyos, finalist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Six-kille- r; Todd school is registering Todd school will register all "New" students, all grade levels, on August 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Small business salutes Ute Fab manager 7oot "A Salute to Small Business" on their 20th anniversary attracted a group of 2000 distinguished businessmen, senators, and presidential advisors to Abilene Kan., last week. And not overlooked in the crowd was UTEFAB, Ltd., the Utes' own furniture factory at Fort Duchesne. Dick Jones, manager of the Fab, received an invita-tb- n to the hometown of President Dwight Eisenhower for the celebration. The invitatbn was extended to Mr. Jones in recognition of UTEFAR and its manager being named "Small Businessman of the Year" for region eight. Mr. for Jones was also natbnal runner-u- p Businessman of the Year. h Because Richard M. Nixon was unable to attend the event, the group was greeted by the President's brother. Guest speakers included Thomas S. h e?vl Now YOUR OWN HOME! RENT-T0-0W- N that canning time is here There is one thing that rA we are now taking applications for 1973 repossessions! we fear Where you or children are concerned be wary of hot water burn NOW OPEN ! ! ! UNDER NEW GOOD COFFEE MEXICAN FOOD HOMEMADE PASTRIES (Raked Fresh Daily) THICK. JUICY STEAKS We cater to parties of up to 50 people 5:00 a.nv to 10:00 MOTOR SALES, INC. miles West of Roosevelt on Highway 1IIJNE MANAGEMENT - Featuring We also have Mobile apartment" nnd motel'1 units' available ideal for many uses. See us for information! 2 Kleepe, national administrator of SB A: Robert Dorking, governor of Kansas; and Senator Robert Dole of Kansas. Major Genral Gordon Duquemin placed a wreath on the grave of President Eisenhower, who initiated SBA during his years in the White House.' Also attending from Utah was Clair Hopkins, SBA Regional Director. Salt Lake City. Open p.m. Dally Ihmugh SaturdaySunday 7:00 a.n to 10:00 p.m. WESTERN 40 Phono 722-328- 1 HILLS CAFE Roosevelt, Utah 722-J- .i r Paul Reyos; Patricia Reed, Mias Congeniality, and Mary Jo Reed, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed. Background music was provided by Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) LaRose who was also introduced as the 1941 queen. Judges included Carleen Ignacio, Jimmy Box, Ignacio, Cob.; and Mr, and Mrs. George Hodgkinson, Vernal. Codirectors of the pageant were Eileen Lucero and Joleen Mart. The UBIC Indian Princess will enter the Miss Indian America pageant in Sheridan, Wyo., next summer. |