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Show IBasin Standard OJJintah Thursday. December 3, 1981 Uintah Basin Standard 13 cone shopper maim rt 'v. - , .s Shoppers in Roosevelt are presently busy with their Christmas shopping, and this irfAr t year there is added excitement in the air with the ' tej ' JaV possibility of two malls be- constructed ing the in RooseveltBallard area in the v vr vr , - ?- , . I ' ? ' : ' H vi; t fT' jSf'. . j A J: t . V ' s5-- 4 ..-- 'if Mr. r I r 4,' x.rs V f il ' V t 4 - w ftV r-x h y proposes new sub-commiff- f. I V. 'ir:v Representative Alarik Myrin (R), Duchesne and Wasatch Counties, has recommended to legislative leadership that a new be set up to make sure Utahans are properly represented regarding Utah's share of the Colorado River. Also to have a voice of impending changes in federal ' V" - JL ? - about what they fell is lacking in local stores and what they would like to see. I 1 ".b- - I-- , ! RooseveltBallard were also asked wafer ., .. j A..- They Myrin q, within the next few years. Area shoppers were asked this week about their concerns dealing with the stores area. WT lEditari Note: This io the final article aeriea dealing with the of a three-pabuaineaa atmosphere surrounding the proposed construction of tno malls, one in Roosevelt and one in Ballard. The article looks at the consumers' points of view and some of the things they would like to see. Readers are reminded that the information in this article is not the result of a scientific survey. The views expressed are those of the people we contacted on the streets. They are not necessarily the views of all residents and no such assumption should be made. A related editorial ran be found on Page 2. A great deal of attention has been given recently to the proposed malls in the Roosevelt area, but not much has been heard from those who vs ill, in the end, benefit or suffer from the construction of such facilities. The consumers of Duchesne County, the people who ultimately determine by their spending behavior, whether a store will survive or fail, have watched the negotiations surrounding the malls, and with many of them, concerns have begun to grow. The more competition the better it will be," said Mary Childress, a Roosevelt resident. She said her main concern as a shopper is to have a selection to choose from without having to pay through the nose" to get it. She said she feels the additional competition will be good for the businesses in the Roosevelt, lial lard area. Because of the selection she sees in Roosevelt, Mary said she spends the greatest percentage of her shopping dollar outside of Roosevelt. And whether this surprises people or not. others said the same thing. It's fantastic, said Mary Sanrhex, Duchesne resident. She expressed the hope that the construction of one, or two malls, will provide shoppers with lower prices and better variety. It thrills me. She said her biggest complaint is the lack of variety in clothing. She added that she is not expo uilly thrilled with the grocery shopping and feels t hat some things are over mark ed. I think the competition is the best thing in the world. Mrs. Sanchez said she didn't think two malls, or shopping centers, would be too much for the area because she said people would probably come from all over the county to shop there. This is one concern the communities of Roosevelt and Ballard have expressed - to keep the shoppers at home, and six-yea- r Benefit Barbeque ee The Ron Asays of Myton will be the r recipients of a benefit barbecue that has church organizations and other goodwill groups involved. r The benefit barbecue will be held Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. in the Myton Ward Building. The Myton Lions Club will do the cooking for the barbecue. Other organizations involved in the food preparation are St. Helen Catholic Church, the Basin Lions Club neighbor-to-neighho- to assert control proportionate to its policies. Myrin pointed out a couple of funding. Another change being considered by changes being aired in the federal water project funding. One being a the federal government is the interest proposal that States share in the cost rate on the cost of projects be of the projects. Representative Myrin increased and included in the pay says this could be a positive move, back. Contrary to popular belief, the providing the State is able and willing principle costs of the water projects are presently paid back by the water users proportionate with the uses of the water. Myrin believes we are at a crossroads in both water policies and water needs and that the legislative segment of state government needs to start preparing for the needs facing that this is us. He remarked increasingly important as the demands on the Colorado River are increasing and Utah could risk losing its share of that water through inaction. In a letter Myrin directed to the legislative management committee, he points out his involvement with the Western Conference of the Council of State Governments. That it was shown to him that the Colorado River over- about 1.5 million acre-fee- t the at appropriated present time (according to a report given to the committee by one of the members). With the intention to serve or at least help out with the needed Alarik stated his subcommittee, involvement in irrigation projects in Utah and Colorado both as a user and past president of an irrigation company. He remarked that with a basic understanding of water problems, he would be willing to help guide this badly needed water neighbor-to-neighbo- of Roosevelt and church groups in Myton. All proceeds will go to the benefit of Ron A say who was the victim of an automobile accident some time ago. Ron, at the present time, is living with who is having to his father-in-law- , several shoppers said they spend a great deal of their buying dollars outside the area. "1 hate to be pessimistic, said lbert Harris, Roosevelt, but I really am disappointed with the selection (in Roosevelt). I never buy any clothing here berause I can't find the sizes to fit me." Mr. Harris (stinted out that he dues quite a bit of shopping in Vernal and added that each time he goes over he sees many people from Roosevelt. Alhert expressed the opinion that it is about time Roosevelt began to attract this type of development. Regarding the concern that two malls may be too much for this area, Harris said, We have a lot of country to draw from. I don't think it's too many stores for the area." Ballard resident Vicki Reary also expressed feelings that the two proposed malls won't be too much for the area to support. "I think the malls will be great, said Vicki. She said she hopes the addition of the new stores will give a better selection and a better range of prices. Vicki said that because of what she feels is a poor selection, mainly in t he area of clothing, she has found it to be cheaper to travel to Salt lake to shop for her children's clothing. She said she t ravels to Salt Lake to shop at the discount stores such as and Grand Central and the discount shoe stores. "I can go to Salt Lake cheaper than I can stay home. Maxine l'anas. Duchesne, said she is willing to simp in Roosevelt, but she wants good service when she does. She said she would like to see the new stores open, but if they offer the same type of service that many of the stores in Roosevelt now offer, she won't shop there long. If they are going to treat customers the way stores do now, they won't be in business long," said Maxine. She added that she feels the proposed malls are great. It's about time they (the stores) gut some competition." While the shoppers in the area differ, the concerns they express are very similar. Each of the shoppers contacted felt that the additional stores would not hurt business that much, but would instead force existing stores to upgrade their supplies and services. At the present time no firm const ruction dates have been given on either facility, so there will be some time ieriod for residents and business men to decide for themselves how thev feel. rt planned remodel his home to accomodate a wheel chair. Tickets for the barbecue may be obtained from KVEL, KNEU, the Uintah Basin STANDARD, or by individual sales. The meal will be for the whole family. Auto theft case taken toSLC The case of Donald T. Theodore old Oklahoma man Schults, the accused of stealing the Duchesne Police Chiefs daughter's car October 28 was transferred to the Salt Iake Police Department for prosecution on an automobile theft charge. Schultz, a federal parole violator from Lawton, Oklahoma, was being held in the Duchesne County Jail on the warrant from the Salt Lake Police when he escaped when released from his cell to make a telephone call. He was recaptured after Mrs. Despain saw the man drive away in her car and notified her father, Duchesne City Police Chief Douglas R. Horrocks. Schultz was to have appeared in the Fourth Judical District Court in Duchesne November 16 for preliminary hearing. 25-ye- Blood drive to be held Dec. 8 from 3-- 8 p.m. at American Red Cross has scheduled the next blood drive on December 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Uintah Basin Santa seems to be getting the warm shoulder of Sandra Allen during his short stay in Roosevelt last weekend. Hundreds lined the st"ets to welcome Santa YOU WANT WHAT? to Roosevelt. Area Vocational Center mall. Donors in good health, weighing at least 110 pounds, age 17 (with written parental consent) or 18 to 66 are eligible to donate. Anyone over 66 can donate with approval by a physician. People are encouraged to extend their giving at this time of year, to include their blood to help fulfill the needs of so many others. Only the UBAVC individual can do this and each donation of a blood unit (a little less than a pint) can help as many as four people. The body will repace the volume within 24 hours. Red Cross will provide blood for anyone in need. It is important to notify the hospital, when admitted, that the individual requests Red Cross blood service if needed. With Red Cross service, replacement donors are not required and the only cost is for the blood. the processing-n- ot STAYING WARM Its too bad Santa can't pick better weather to come to Roosevelt. But Chanfel and Branda lyn Andrews appeared to be prepared for the long wait to see Santa. A steady line for three hours waited the arravial and visit of Santa. |
