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Show t i I o 69th Year No. lO Thursday March 11. 1982 Roosevelt. Utah 24 Pages ' 25 Cents Sales Barn closes doors While many people may be unaware of the function provided by the Uinta Livestock Company, the services offered by the organization have long been the lifeline for livestock raisers in the Uintah Basin. By order of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Kenneth B. Creer, the license of the Uinta Livestock Commission Company has been recalled and the market has been closed to further sales. If any producers have documented evidence of loss as a result of their dealings with the company, they are to contact the State requested the of Agriculture," Department Commissioner said. According to Ken Anderton, attorney for Kay Andreasen, there are several accounts According to Ken Anderton, attorney for Kay Andreasen, Manager of Uintah Livestock Commission Company, there are several accounts which owe large sums of money to Mr. NOW Andreasen. Mr. Anderton said because these bills were not paid, the closure of the Company was forced. Mr. Anderton said there are several accounts that are owed, and they are now going over the accounts to determine which accounts are owed. Andreasen has been out of town for several weeks attempting to resolve the situation. We are attempting to work out an agreement to market the property so that the Uintah Basin will again have a sales barn, said Anderton. He said they are presently in the process of negotiations to recover the money. He said if the negotiations prove fruitless, legal action may be taken. Commissioner Kenneth B. Creer emphasized in a recent statement that if anyone is interested in the auction market, they should at (801 ) contact the Department Written correspondence should be addressed to 147 North 200 West. Salt Lake 84103. 533-542- THERE ARE FIVE Roosevelt voting districts Last weekend at Strawberry, with inches of powder, the sun setting just right, and some snowmachines, was all you needed to have a great time in THE SNOW WAS GREATI 1 2 the snow. Here Brad Norman breaks up through a drifted crest and sends the powder flying. Airport problems receive discussion The meeting may have been a regularly scheduled discussion, but one of the agenda items brought forth several concerns, some unfounded. According to Glen Vernon, City Administrator, the regular Airport Bond meeting was held last Thursday at 1 p.m. at the City Building. There were three people with complaints about what was, or wasn't, being done at the airport," said Vernon. The City Admin strator said one of the major complaints was that the airport isn't staffed when it is supposed to be. Vernon said the complaint was not substantiated with definite dates and times. Another concern expressed was that some of the patrons were refused access to the hangars at the facility. Vernon said Ernie Helco, airport manager, reported that the incident in at meeting question occurred because the particular person owed money for prior services. Vernon said the situation , came down to being one person's word against another's. While those in attendance were seeking some sort of action, Vernon said the meeting was handled very well by Airport Board Chairman, Paula Bell. Vernon pointed out that the Airport Board is an advisory board only, and has no authority to take action. Vernon pointed out that future complaints will have to be taken through proper channels. According to the Administrator, all complaints regarding the airport must be received through the Administrator's office and should be written with the date, situation, and names for proper documentation. He Mjd all such complaints will be kept fryfile, should the need arise. 120 Complaints not received in this manner will be considered hearsay. Vernon said a meeting was held between himself. Mayor Yack, and Mr. Helco, and several issues were discussed. Vernon said the three men agreed on problem areas and recognized the need for improvement in those areas. Presently there are two contracts binding on the airport. The first of these is for the lease of the building. Vernon said this lease allows Mr. Helco to use the building as long as he follows the guidelines. The second contract deals with his position as airport manager, and, although separate from the first contract, is more specific. The terms of the second contract specify certain duties to be performed. The main duties required of the manager are: 1) to protect the owner's (Roosevelt City) interests as they relate to the general supervision of all activities; 2) he shall be responsible to enforce all rules, regulations, and ordinances adopted by Roosevelt City which pertain to the airport; 3) the manager will make regular inspections of all airport facilities, submit a monthly inspection report to Roosevelt City on a form to be provided by the City, and to advise the City immediately of any needed snow removal; 4) to assure that all airport facilities and services are available to the public on fair and reasonable terms without unjust discrimination. Vernon said the discussion between the City and Helco indicates that any possible problems at the facility will be looked at in an attempt to upgrade future services. Wafer situation remains hopeful With storms hitting thb past week, the water supply outlook for residents of the Uintah Basin remains above normal. The Basin average b 14.8 inches of water content, that being 130 percent of the average. The snow cover ranges from 104 percent on Ashley Creek to 146 e percent on Rock Creek. Creeks are 114 percent and Strawberry River 188 percent of the March 1 average. According to the weekly water supply outlook supplied by the Soil Conservation Service, most snow courses received below average 15-ye- ar Lakefork-Yellowston- February increases. Precipitation at mountain stations varied from 41 percent of the February average at Lakefork Mountain to 98 percent at Burnt Creek above Manila. The soil moisture, however, b better than average in the top one to two feet of soil. Reservoir storage for the Basin area b near percent of the average with 14.2 inches of water content. The lowest reporting form any of the Soil Conservation service snow courses b that of Kings Cabin Upper. They reported 100 percent of the average with 8J inches of water content. Lakefork Mountain 51 reported 10.9 inches of water content, 116 percent of normal. Reporting with 120 percent of the average was Mosby Mountain with 9.5 inches of water content. Steel Creek Park reported 17.3 inches as of Friday, March 5, and that total b 128 percent of the average. Strawberry Divide, reporting 22.4 inches, b presently at 132 percent of the average. According to a report supplied by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service and the Utah State Department of Natural Resources, streamflow forecasts have dropped three to ten average. As of March 5, 1982, Brown Duck Ridge reported 22.4 inches of water content, or 150 percent of the average. Currant Creek measured 11.6 inches, that total 149 percent of the Summit average. Danbls-Strawberr- y reported 16.3 inches, that being 129 percent of average. Indian Canyon presently has 184 15-ye- percent for Yellowstone to 150 percent for the Duchesne at RandletL Peak flows are expected to be near average thb season until above normal precipitation and temperature occur period. Water during the supplies are expected to be adequate for all users this season. snow-me- lt changed The voting districts in Roosevelt and the surrounding area have been growing the past few years and they have reached a point that the County acted on making Commissioners another voting precinct in Roosevelt, its fifth one. The Roosevelt area has been divided up into four areas in the past. A Utah State law says that when a voting precinct has more than 500 registered voters, it can be split into two. District 1 has just over 500 registered voters and was unchanged by the forming of the new district. District 2 was the big district, with 800 voters. District 3 had 700 and District 4 had close to 650 registered voters in its boundaries. In 1981 there were just over 2,600 registered voters in the four districts. Abo the County b expecting growth in the Roosevelt area and thb was another reason for making the fifth dbtrict now. The dbtrict changes are as follows: District 2 Bounded by Second North, State Street and Highway 40 to the Pole Line Road. District 3 Boundaries will be Fourth North, State Street, and Fifth South. District 4 The south boundary moved from Highway 40 to the south side of Fourth North. State Street will remain the west boundary. District 5 Everything south of Fifth South and Highway 40, to the Morten-segulch, and south and west from the Pole Line Road to n include Ioka. The filing period has also been set for those who have an interest in running for a political office in Duchesne County. Positions open in this year's elections are the two-yea- r and a four-yeacounty commissioner terms for county seat, and four-yea- r attorney, sheriff, clerk, auditor, recorder, treasurer, accessor, and the justice of the peace for Duchesne and Roosevelt. The filing period will be between March 25 and April 26. r Myton meeting tonight Residents of Myton are encouraged to attend a Myton Town Meeting thb evening, Thursday, March 11, for the discussion of City ordinances and other City matters. According to Myton Mayor Ludy Cooper, the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall. She said the meeting has been scheduled to discuss the various ordinances. She have pointed out that residents received copies of the various ordinances and have been asked to make comments their regarding support of, or objection to, the ordinances. Along with thb discussion, Mayor Cooper said the Fire Department will expbin their plans to coordinate the burning of leaves and weeds around Myton for spring clean-u- p. The Mayor said residents will be given information to set up their times to burn. We want to get all of thb straightened out, said Mayor Cooper. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting and give their input. |