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Show editorial Page THURSDAY, August 31, 1978 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD Consolidation of the Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Botin Rocord Published Weekly at Rootovolt, Utah MOM 0.0. Boa 111 Socond-Clo- tt Rootovolt. paid Utah at Postage Subscription Ratos: Ono Yoar. 0.04 Two Yoars, 111.04 Paid In Advonca A KEVIN ASHBY JEANNETTE P. FISH JOAN CROZIER KEVIN ASHBY CRAIG ASHBY BARBARA ANN SMITH DEANN LEMON ALISA EGAN PUBLISHER EDITOR &$ BUSINESS MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER PLANT MANAGER TYPESETTER V, CIRCULATION TYPESETTER CORRESPONDENTS Gladys Ross, Rooievelt Ida Horrocks, Arcadia T.llntha Ramumn, Ballard Garda Seeley, Bluebell Tracy Roberts, Hanna Arda Mansfield, Lapoint Lob Jones, Alternant Jane Farnsworth, Moon Lake area - 722-277- 6 646-513- 7 722-487- 5 848-547- 6 . 247-237- 5 454-336- 3 . 454-366- 5 fata Nelson, Montwel Katherine Ivie, Myton Connie Lee, Tabiono ... 353-454- 4 Loma McKee, Tridell . Lorraine Broadhead, Utahn 247-235- yy Chandler, Randlett Orinda Gee, Duchesne Zola Spencer, Neola 545-243- 722-493- 4 8485471 B485522 . 7382634 353-452- 8 Dc.&ps. Accept Responsibility for Community Cleanliness is time for the annual "Community Cleanliness Consciousness" editorial, this time prompted by the blizzard of papers tossed on the ground at the Duchesne County It Fair. We were shocked at the number of ice cream wrappers, etc., etc., dropped on the ground in Roy Park while trash barrels stood nearby. It seemed that there were fewer offenders in this regard at the UBIC this year, but there were still those who dropped their programs or paper plates where they stood instead of into a trash container. We do not point the finger at one community or another, but at everyone who does not take the time to properly dispose of everything from beer cans to paper napkins. A clean city is a matter of community consciousness. Litter was the first thing that greeted our entrance to the Uintah Basin and the general picture has not improved much in the intervening time. Residents of the area must osk themselves if they want to live in a dirty town. We feel there is not one of our readers who would answer "yes" to that question, but the solution is a matter of individual responsibility. Children can be taught to put trash in garbage cans as soon as they are old enough to walk but they will not do so if they see everyone else ignoring the cans and tossing their hamburger wrappers wherever they are standing, or driving. We look out our window at the STANDARD at sunset and see everything from an old, purple sock to ice cream wrappers which have found their way here, either from the windows of or passing cars, from casual passers-b- y, imbrought by the wind from some other proper disposal area. We must all realize that - besides cluttering and dirtying the beauty of the Basin -trash is expensive. If we do not take the responsibility for dropping our own paper cup into the garbage can, then we - through our tax dollars hire someone else to do so. And in this present age of the tax limitation movement and the increased awareness of where tax dollars are spent, we certainly should be willing to take care of our own trash to save some cash. we make a blanket cqndemnation of everyone in the Uintah Basin, we wish to congratulate and say "thank you'' to all those who are conscious of their responsibility to put litter in its place. Every community has people who try hard to take care of their own property and educate their own families, as well as trying to convince others to do the same. Clean-u- p drives are conducted in every community every year, headed by devoted men and women who want their cities to look nice. We can say it no better than the mother of a high school football player who told her son to pick up his discarded soft drink can. "Better you than somebody else," she told him. "After all, you're the one that put it Lest there." The feature is a new one for us. In previous years we have provided lists of candidates, a look at their backgrounds but did not delve into controversies. We feel that, over the year, voters in rural areas, have reduced elections to virtual popularity and personality contests and that there are better ways, to choose the people who will serve us in government. Therefore, the STANDARD will use its pages this year as a forum for discussion of how candidates would serve the public or what their policies would be on certain issues. We will also attempt to provide some background information on them which may affect their qualification for the position they Roosevelt Chamber seek. We will not, however, editorialize in favor of one candidate over another. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to respond to the same questions as his or her opponent. We will try to avoid publication of inflammatory or desultory statements. It is our goal to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and to provide a basis by which voters can make a more educated choice of public servants. We urge every eligible voter to make sure he or she is registered to vote and then go to the polls on Sept. 12 and Nov. 7. Important races will be decided in both the primary and final elections and we feel every voter should make his or her voice heard through the ballot box. We think someone who does not vote has no basis to complain about who gets elected. By voting, we each do our part in our democratic government. V September 12 ivefyn fifties You will remember that last week my column I mentioned the flags which I had noticed in the community flying in the rain and late at night Mitchell, Postmistress at the Altamont Post Office called me and read an article which ahe had clipped from the Salt Lake Tribune dated She later sent me s copy of the newspaper article and the following is the article: FLAG TECHNOLOGY - Respect for the American flag is shaped, among other things, by advancing technology. Norma This revelation IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Paid Political Ad evident is in legislation just signed by President Ford that revised rules governing use of the flag. Rules adopted in some flag customs old law on automo- Guards radiator family day set cap. The law waa notoriously violated for the simple reason that cars did not have radiator post-wa-r cap ornaments. Although some late models have such, u said individual or firm is required to purchase a daily license at the rate of $25 per day. This regulation will be enforced. A major problem we have had with itinerant peddlers ia existing businesses in Roosevelt allowing them to work from their own business license. This practice will not be allowed to continue. We would appreciate it if the Chamber would inform its members of this policy. If you have any questions you might contact the city offices or the Chamber office. The next meeting of the Chamber be on Sept. 7, at noon, Ziona Bank. We will be hosting those candidates running in the primary elections. Join us for lunch. The Chamber would also urge will everyone to register so that they can become involved in the voting process. CHAMBER CHALLENGE: Take an aetive part in electing those who represent you. VOTE! V. regula- tions say the national standard must now be attached to the right front fender. Another example is even more cogent. The old law permitted flying the flag only on days when weather permits.' And flags were to be lowered Girl Scout registration Area girls interested in exploring the many worlds of Brownie, Junior and Cadelte Girl Scouts may register for the coming year Saturday, Sept. 9. Prospective Girl Scouts in Myton, Roosevelt, Neola and Fort Duchesne are asked to register from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion's First National Bank in Roosevelt. For further information, call would like to build fence and steps and small buildings for their program this year. Students will build these for cost to gain experience. Also, donations of small four-cyd- e engines are being sought by the junion hi Also, donations of small four-cycl- e engines are being sought by the junior high. These are used to give students practical experience in the area of small engine repair. Anyone desiring the small building, fence, steps, or has the small engine, may contact Lloyd Burton or Mr. Hirshi at Roosevelt junior high, Roosevelt initiated and . Ninth grade industrial arte students at Roosevelt junior high school received from City Administrator. City Ordinance requires Byrne, that any individual or firm soliciting or doing business of providing goods or services on s temporary basis is defined an itinerant peddler. As er stipulated that the flags biles must be firmly affixed to the 454 3854 or etc. The Board this matter and from the City. I 1942 formalized others. For example, the 722-557- 8, Jerrol L. Star-Spangle- d in Students will build fences y-i- ly supposed that, these admonitions were grounded in respect for the flag. And, in a way, they were, but it was material respect for the banned preservation, not its mystic eminence. Todays flags, being made of weather resiatent material and also the beneficiaries of advanced lighting techniques, can withstand the ravages of weather and the ignominy of darkness. The new rules therefore permit display of the flag around the clock and during aU aorta of storm. There is historical foundation for law. After the Banner flew all, the over Ft McHenry through the night and a stormy one at that Thanks to Mrs. Mitchell for the information. I am sure that there are many who were unaware of this change in the law, as waa L I stand corrected and hope that those flags were flying because of the new law" and not out of neglect Mrs. Mitchell stated that she still raises and lowers the flag at Altamont Post Office daily because she does feel it is a showing of respect and that it is a good experience each morning. Never fails, I learn something every day. We have had questions regarding peddlers coming into the community and setting up on parking lots. Do they pay a license foe? What are the t, By Paula O. Bell 722-299- "YOUR CHANCE FOR A CHANGE" Area of Commerce restored this ornament, new The Candidates aired. The Chamber Maid - Learn More About We hope that all voters in Duchesne County will take a look at a new feature in the STANDARD this week. We are beginning a series of interviews with candidates, in which their opinions on a number of issues will be rules and regulations, of Directors discussed requested clarification quote from a letter Millions of patriotic people probab- It's often been said that everyone loves a parade and that'a why several thousand people will be on hand on Saturday, Sept. 16, when the Utah National Guard sponsors its annual Family Day. The big activity will be a parade featuring Guardsmen from 23 different units, who will be reviewed by Gov. Scott M. Matheson, who will also give a short address. In addition, there will be displays of Utah National Guard equipment and demonstrations on how this equipment wefrks. Refreshment will be served. The 23rd Army Band of the Utah National Guard will provide musk for the function. 738-206- JONES PAINT St GLASS CO. c ,y - : H vPaintsand .Supplies.; Fuller O'Brian e SCREEN e STORM TV. Supplies REPAR DOOM WINDOWS t . 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