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Show Bmdiy, January 24, 1980 Uintah Basin Standard 2 Editorial Pago THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD A Consolidation of tho Rooaovolt Stnndnrd and Uintah Basin Record Published Weekly at Roosovalt, Utah MBM-P- .O. Box IN Socond-Clas- s Postaga paid at Boosavolt, Utah (USPS Subscription Batast One yaar, I7.M KEVIN ASHBY BARBARA ANN SMITH DOLLENE THOMPSON GLEN TAYLOR JOAN CROZIER CRAIG ASHBY DEANNE THOMASON NANCY REARY Ml IN) Two Years, In Advance $13.N-P- ald . PUBLISHER ; . . .EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER THE WRONG GUY? Speculation vs. Development Almost any area in the nation that has been subjected to rapid growth, whether due to the coming of the railroad, the prospect of energy development, the establishment of an air force base, can relate virtual horror stbries from somebody else's well, or a homeowner is slapped with a .whopping assessment for streets, long after he thought his initial move-i-n expense had been taken' care of. We strongly urge the Commissioners to seek imput from many sources before finalizing any ordinances. Area farmers, cattlemen, businessmen all have a stake in the decisions to be made over the next few months. We feel it imperative that individuals with genuine expertise in the area of land use planning be consulted, and that their recommendations be considered- together with those of area residents, who, after .all, stand to lose the most if the resultant ordinances are As one local realtor pointed out, whatever ordinances are adopted must take into consideration not only lot size and number of lots' to a subdivision, but also proximity to established communities. What applies .to Joka, for example, is vastly different from what might apply to the top of Tabby Mounup-hi- ll about uncontrolled sprawl, inadequacy of services, what many call the "boom town syndrome." The promise of future growth inevitably attracts investors who have caught the scent of possible profit, who maybe even hope to "make a killing" when the boom hits. The potential for energy development in the Uintah Basin area cannot have escaped the attention of anyone who lives here - for it certainly hasn't escaped the attention of a number of outside investorsl A few months ago, the STANDARD ran an article about the jump in land sales, and the trend continues unabated. The Duchesne County Commission recently declared a moratorium on the approval of subdivisions, pending the adoption of ordinances to bring some modicum of order to future development in the county. Shortly after the moratorium was imposed, a delegation mqf with the commission, concerned that ordinances requiring the subdivider to provide, for example, water and sewer services would, to quote the Commission minutes, "restrict growth and develop-- , ment in the county, as some purchasersjust want to invest in real property and are not buying with the intention of building a residence on the property." This, to our mind, raises the spectre of speculation as opposed to development. We feel that what separates the bona fide developer from the potentially profiteering speculator is the willingness to make a committment. This is particularly so in the case of the developer who resides elsewhere. If a local investor purchases property, he has to live with the results, if somebody's septic tank is JOB max Utah Department of Employment Security Tom Nordstrom Roosevelt Manager - . November and covering October, December. We are receiving fewer building construction type jobs and fewer oU Uintah Basin Board of Realtors expects come up with a set of recommendations,, and area farmers, cattlemen, and other in--: terests are invited to contribute their ideas.; The . . We feel missioners uxty-minut- mendations or 'a. single agency,' ana give serious thought to the generation of input 5 ' from others who will be affected by the direction future development may take. Surely no harm will be done if the moratorium lasts even months longer than originally anticipated. If additional "study time" results in more orderly growth, and, ultimately, a better future for Duchesne County, what have we to lose? We cheerfully acknowledge that the requirement to spend more money may indeed "scare off" a developer or two. Who cares? We have to live herel -- . h . The Ogden second annual Community Im- provement Council's (CIC) Show Me How Fair is set for March 8 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Ben Lomond high 800 school, Ogden. "The Jackson, fair gathers a potpourri of skills, arts, information and crafts together in one fun filled day," according to Zada Haws, fair group coordinator. "This year we encourage from greater participation other non-prof- it groups. This will involve more community resources of interest to people in the Ogden area." K, Continental Emsco, Oil Collier, Country Realty, Cow Palace, Deseret Federal Savings, Deloy Elder, First Security Bank of Utah, Frontier Motel, Gary Energy.. Carp., Hollis Hullinger, Jacks Insulation Service, Inc., job Service, Jones Paint and Glass, KVEL Radio, Lawrell Jensen, L & L Motor, Leon Prichard Crane, Link Trucking, Lynn W. Mitton, Moon Lake Electric, Moon Lake Water Users, Mountain Bell, Murray Motor, NeQsen Furniture & Western Auto, Peoples State Insurance, Plateau, Inc., Parley Rawlings, Richman Ofl, Roosevelt City, Roosevelt Floral & Gifts, Shell Socialette Club, Springcrest Oil, Draperies, Sprouse Reits, Safeway Stores, St Helen's Catholic Church, Stewarts Thriftway, Sullivans, Sun Oilfield Service, Superior Tire Service, Theron Leavitt Insurance, Adjustment Uintah Basin Telephone, Urethane Co. of Utah, Utah State University, Western Ofi Well Service, sion's First National Bank, Chapman Construction Co., Roosevelt Theater, R.D. & Areva Huish, Dr. Calvin R. Kowallis, Great Lakes Timber, The Ink Snot Casperson, Seeley & During this years fair, items will be sold but the. stress will be Marrell Wilkins, and Associates, Bradshaw Auto Parts. We appreciate the support of these area business people and others, lustnal Development Corn- Our wide ranging analysis of the American economic system, contrasted with those of other nations of the world. It is hosted by Dr. Milton Friedman, the 1976 Nobel Laureate in Economics. "Free to Choose" looks at the way the free market works and the fallacies of tariffs and other controls. The series explores the causes of the Great Depression and offers a cure for Inflstlwi. There is a look at what is described as the "disaster area of American education, a program on the indignities inherent in the welfare system, and a segment which shows the ineffectiveness of government eonsu- - mittee under the chairmanship of Courtney Brewer met today. Many exciting things were discussed and projects proposed. We will have a report from Dr. Brewer at our next Chamber meeting: Next meeting will be an the 7th of February; be sure to meet with us and find out what is going on with the Industrial Development Committee. Other, committees will be reporting on their activities at various times at our meetings, also. ' Remember, its membership time. CHAMBER CHALLENGE: your calendars for Feb. Dinner time. 13.. Mark Annual perts challenge Friedman in what are sure to be lively encounters. Friedman has a unique ability to explain economic concepts with concrete examples from around the world. From a shipyard in England to a weaving mill in India to a construction site in Baltimore, the program puts Friedman in settings which illustrate his theories. In addition to plain language explanations of free market economics, the series provides an entertaining, colorful examination of people in a variety of occupations and locations. Dr. Friedman has a talent for straight talk which is direct and to the point "What is the basic problem of the United States today?" Friedman asks. "The problem is that government interference is threatening to strangle the true source of our achievement - free enterprise. It is programs such as "Free to Choose" which will provide students and working men and women in the United States 'with a fresh perspective on the system which has provided us the highest standard of firing ever experienced by mankind. At a time when free market economics are being challenged, the series is important TV viewing. Morris Casperson For Moon Lake Electric Board some demonstrations and information sharing. For more information, contact Mrs. Haws at 8998456. Construction Partnerships Corporations - 722-477- QUALIFICATIONS: Cortlflod Public Accountant 7 Yoars Duslnoss Exporlonco Owns His Own Accounting Practlco Mastors Dogroo (U.S.U.) Instructor for U.S.U. 0 Yoars ; Dodlcatod to tho Aroa Soc.Of Uintah Cbttlomons Assoc. dedufon FamrBSas WEEKDAYS 9 AJ- -6 PM SAT. 9- -5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE BUT NOT NECESSARY Distributing, Central Utah Insurance, .Circle Tri-Coun- ty Jf H ONLY from the short form to the very complex. KOOSOVOIT TREE TO CHOOSE Eeoasok Edecstisx at its Best to field related jobs such as drillers, roughnecks, and roustabounts. These changes may be a reflection of slower economic activities which have been occurring nationally, which includes higher interest rates and the current economic slow-dowThe growth momentum that has been generated, particularly in the last five years, continues to provide the state with a relatively stronger economic performance than has been expected nationally. This is evidenced in lower 4.6 percent average annual unemployment rate compared to a 5.9 percent national average rate; and its higher 5.3 percent average employment growth rate compared to a 2.8 percent national growth rate. These general patterns are expected to continue, though the expected growth rate may be somewhat reduced as the nation experiences the long expected recession which many analysts say is now beginning. The mining industry in Utah added 1900 new jobs during the year, bringing the average employment to oil and 17,800. Stepped-u- p gas exploration in the Uintah Basin and in the thrust belt area of Summit and Rich counties has helped to produce these gains. Salesmen h&R BLOCK Retired People twmconitmkou mer agencies. With a twinkle in his eye and an almost eternal grin on his face, A unique series of programs about Friedman talks economics in the free enterpise economics "Free to of the street There are no Choose" - is running on Public language sacred cows In this series. The feisty Broadcasting Service TV stations takes on agriculture, big during February and March. It is a professor aml. business,, big labor with equal .welcome addition to current television e And ball of each' fervpr. fare. tain. TTMQ We can do any tax return, Jso if Individual Self Employed by Jay VanAndel and Richard M. DeVos . n. Even though Utahs unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in December, we, in the Uintah Basin, experienced a 5.4 percent unemployment rate. The national average is just under 6.0 percent so we are still in pretty good posture. Typically, at this time of the year, the number of people in our area drawing unemployment increases as the winter weather affects mining, including oil activity, construction, and other outdoor work. In the last three months, the number unemployed has increased more than' expected even though we have had a milder winter over last year. The number of job openings registered in our offices in Roosevelt and Duchesne are down, from this same period in 1978, BUSINESS VIEWPOINT - 7 m mmim We Need His Expertise On The Moon Lake Electric Board Of Directors much-neede- d, |