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Show 2 (Uintah (Basin Standard Vision of 's Grandeur 5 of July will mark the 208th birthday of the United States of America. What was the vision of the citizens of this nation 200 years ago? One man's view was published in the famous "Astronomical Diary and Almanack." This almanack was as popular, in it's period, as Ben Franklin's "Poor Richard." In the mid eighteenth century the population of the nation was bearly over the one million mark and the publication of this almanack had a circulation of over 60,000; making this Ames- -a virtual iel man's His household word. work, entitled "Future of North America'provides some interesting glimpses into our past, present and future. "America is a subject which daily becomes more and more interesting, " Ames begins. (What would he say about America today?) He states that the past of our nation isn't clear to him for "time has casta shade upon this scene," and that the happenings here, "the bare mention of which would create wonder and surprise," have been " all lost in oblivion." He briefly discusses the state of North America (circa 1750's east coast viewpoint) in his day. He call the "fertile country to the west of the Appalachian Mountain. . . the 'Garden of the Worldl" Ames then speaks of the French and British kings which "contend for this inestimable prize." Of course we know how that turned out. But then he gets into the vision of the grandeur of the future of America. "Here we find a vast stock of proper materials for the art and ingenuity of res of imman to work mense worth, . . ." He sees the arts and sciences changing the "face of nature in their tour from hence over the Appalachian Mountains to the western ocean. And as they march through the vast desert, the residence of wild beasts will be broken up,, and their obscene howl ceases forever, Instead, of which, the stones and trees will dance together This Fourth name-Nathan- upon-treasu- 50 at the music of Orpheus; the rocks will disclose their hidden gems; and the inestimable treasures of gold and silver be broken up. Huge mountains of iron ore are already discovered, and vast stores are reserved for future generations. This metal, more useful than gold and silver, will employ millions of hands, not only to form the martial sword and peaceful share, alternately, but an infinity of utensils improved in the exercise of art and handcrafted among men ..." "01 ye unborn inhabitants of America I Should this page escape its destined conflagration at the year's end, and those alphabetical letters remain legible, when your eyes behold the sun after he has rolled the seasons round for two or three centuries more, you will know that in Anno Domini 1758, we dreamed of your times," Ames concludes. Although Ames couldn't be classified as an enviormentalist, - UINTAH DASIN STANDARD 722-513- 0) Second-Clas- s 722-277- 6 646-328- 1 848-54- 1 .247-242- 722-481- 5 at 268 & 200 E. Roosevelt, Utah 84066 before 600 pm. Monday. Al letters become the STANDARD Office property of the STANDARD and may be edtted to lit space restrictions. Very proud of this by Uncle Sam. Chief well driller, Jack Zimmerman, in talking to the press explained the log of the present well has positive figures of the increased flow stuck at different levels in each sand strata and feds the present flow will be substantially Increased in each lower sands. News 4-- H The article cm page 16 of last weeks paper that quoted The Star Bangled Banner. Either someone made a awful mistake in printing or someones attitude of our country is in very poor taste. Like Isbell Roberts in her letter to the Editor, I am Very Proud of our country, and am offended when I see a print up of that kind. I am writing to people of other countrys, some people think we have it bad, take a look around. We are very bleesed indeed. Dont let what our forefathers build up for the mat of us go down the tubes. We all should foal the tingle up and down our spine when are see our flag flying, or the lump in our throats when we hear the Star Spangfod Banner. I would personally like to pay a tribute to Duane Hall and Apollo Riga and dee who flys our anyone countrys flag. I am Proud of you. I for one, when I can get the for a flag pole will very fly my United States of American flag. The Canine Companions 4-Club waa organized on Monday, June 25. This dub ia a combination of the guide dog dubs in the county. The newley elected officers are: Allen Han-berH g, President; Danny Hunt, Vice President; Allen Ming, and Lorie Evans, Secretary; Reporter. The junior leaders are Julie Ming and Scott Fanaett After the dub business was taken care of, the chib saw some videos taken of them and other guide dog members at the State Guide Meet. They also saw a movie about a guide dog called, Atta Giri Kelly. They recommended this movie for other guide dog dubs and dog lovers. For more information on how to guide dog program join the contact Kit Stevens at New guide dog pupa will be here in September so get your registrations into your county agents soon. 4-- H 4--H Jean Tryon Police enforcement appreciated Dear Editor: I am writing this article to thank Rooeevdt City Police Department, Uintah County Police Department and the Ute Tribe Police Department We appreciate their support and cooperation in our business, which we recently took over. (The Basin Pawn Shop). We appreciate your hdp and contention. Keep up the good work. 4-- H Also we decided what we were going to sew and code. We decided to sew an apron for a practice project. Today, June 14, we met at Sarah Snows house. We copied our apron pattern so that we could get started on our aprons. Wa had a demonstration on how to press. Wa made creamed cauliflower, American atir-frand pontmd cabbage. a toll free alcoholism information and referral helpline made its services available to Utah residents this Free weds. A providhotline, assistance to es confidential anyone in trouble with alcohol has been in East of the understand the disease of ism end providing them with effective referrals to a stride variety of helping agencies that the decision was made to expand the number nationwide in 1984. The first step in that expansion was to install a second answering site in Salt Lake City at Highland Ridge Hospital We can now take calls from said Ray anywhere in Utah, Curtis, Community Services ector at Highland Ridge Hospital' where the Helpline ia located. By spring are swill be able to respond to callers from anywhere in the entire Western United States. Reporting on the Helpline's success, Curtis said the East Coast answering site handled over 13,000 calls m 1983. In some cases the callers needed hdp seriously enough to warrant inpatient admission to a hospital such as Highland Ridge. In over 12,000 cases, hosrover, callers arete referred to other helping groups, predominantly Alcoholics Anonymous and n. Approximately half the calls were from the spouse of an alcoholic," said Curtis. The line is there to provide information for everyone. Alcoholism is a family fllnpan. if person is an alcoholic he or she effects the whole family. Local legion members attend 68th convention annual ConThe Sixty-Sixtvention of the American Legion, and American Legion Auxiliary Department of Utah, waa held June 22, 23 and 24, at the Hilton Hotd in Ogden. h The Delegatee attending from District 9 wen: District 9 Commander Shirley Slaugh and his wife, Evelyn from Inland Von Gardner Post and Unit 164. Maxine Burdick, Phyllis Day, Maierine Pitts, Beth Overly, and Lilly Wimmer from Duchesne Unit 22. Post District 9 Commander, Walt Daniels and his Fruitland Post and Unit 6. Post Area Commander, Keith Hansen from Basin Post. Reports from the program siren given. A banquet for all delegatee and friends was given by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Utah. strife Mable from The guest speaker was, Adene Steffen, Western Division Presi-deof the American T jginn Auxiliary. She stresses the value of following through on the many valuable programs set up by the American Legion. nt WHAT IS DIABETES? Sincerely, Chico, Peggy Capwell Basin Pawn Shop 454-897- 2. Unwed and Bread Club Today, June 7, we met at Sarah Snows house. We decided on a name and chose our officers. Here ia how it goes: President, Tonis Snow, Vice President, Shawna Nielsen, Treasurer, Kimberly Ercanbrack, Song Leader, Keruyn Lowe, Reporter, Audry Snow, Leader, Sarah Snow, Leader, Jean Ercanbrack. on alcoholism comes to Utah i Deer Editor: q A free hotlin successful operation country 0 .848-547- 1 .247-235- The Uintah Borin Standard welcome and encourage opinions from reader In the form of Letters to the Edtor. Al letter wfl be pubkhed unless they contain belous andor defamatory statements. Letters must be signed, but names wB be withheld upon request. Letters should be submitted to the tastic Uintah Basin. chase Plan Organized. Wm. K. Dye, County Director hold and his yean ago, July 5, 1934. sessions Friday, Saturday, HITCH IN CATTLE PURSunday working out plans for CHASE FOR INLAND COUNT-TRimmediate action. Immediate Action. Set-U-p Basin to Compells Upon arrival of the state BIA Deliver to R.R. Shipping Point Roosevelt in inspector Duchesne County Agency far Monday noon, Wm. K. Dye and Administration of Cattle Purhis committee started work in signing purchase contracts of cattle in Duchesne County. THE One very important part of the set and which will taka considerable attention by the local committee, ia the proper shipment of the weekly quota of animals. The packing companies 1 can only handle a certain number (USPS MM-000per day and with shipments being made from every county in the A Consolidation of Iho Roosevelt state, they will have to allocate Standard and Uintah Basin Rocord the desired quota from each Published Weakly at Roosevelt, county per week. Utah 84066268 South 200 East NEW MAIL SCHEDULE The new mail schedule is Postage paid at Roosevelt, Utah. Send address practially the earns as the old. changes to the Uintah Basin StanMail from Salt Lake City will dard 26B South 200 East, Roosevelt, arrive about IS minutes earlier Utah 84066. than under the old schedule, or about 9:20. Mail from Vernal will Subscription Rates: One Year, be later than under the old $9.00 Two Years, $ 1600-- Pa schedule, it will leave Roosevelt Id In Advance around II a.m. Windows will be PUBLISHER CRAIG ASHBY open for service between these EDITOR BOB GREEN two mails. The new schedule will REPORTER GREGDUERDEN necessitate dosing windows to JOAN Z. CROZIER. BUSINESS MGR. dispatch each mau. STEPHANIE BETTS. . .CIRCULATION Luke Clegg, Postmaster ADVERTISING ELDEN RICH TYPESETTER FORMER ROOSEVELT ANGIE MATHEWS PIONEER ANSWERS CALL VICTORIA HERKIMER. . .TYPESETTER .ADDESIGN CINDY BETTS OF GRIM REAPER CORRESPONDENTS David Johnson, 69 years old, GLADYS ROSS died Sunday at 2 a.m. following a ROOSEVELT prolonged illness and paralayais. 9 IOAHORROCKS He was taken to Park City for ARCADIA interment. He was barn in TRACY PHILLIPS, BAUARD722-492Dundee, Lockee, Scotland, March GARDA SEELEY, BLUEBELL. 454--3 83 8, 1866. In 1878 he came to 7 TRACY ROBERTS, HANNA. Boston and soon after he came PAULA HUBER, LAPOINT. west , first settling in Park City 3584544 NOLA NELSON and then moving to the Uintah MONTWELL where he married Elinor Basin, TESTER KATHLEEN of Vernal in 1888. Reynolds MYTON NEW CITY WELL INCREASCONNIE LEE, TABiONA. . ES FLOW TO GALLONS PER 0 LORNA McKEE, TRIDEU. . MINUTE. 5453439 IVY CHANDLER RANDLETT City Officials decide On MakZOLA SPENCER, NBOLA. .35845 ing A Deep Test of Already Productive Well to Pierce Lower VIRGINIA FERGUSON.... 3584584 WHITEROCKS Sands at a Depth of 460 feet 4563697 BARBARA ORME Up to the present date RooseMT. HOME velt ritya well drilling program FRED JONES, UTAHN. . . .8485534 has increased the optimam of dty 5483655 PAT MANN INGA officials and they now fad that FRUITIAND before the program ia finished with the relief moneys given them rs Letters During this season of celebration of our nation, do we have a vision of the same grandeur? We must not let the tarnish of everyday events erode the bright future that is possible for this nation and this people. We have the best civilization of any in the history of the world, we have progressed from eking out a bare survival to a time when a majority of our citizens can afford to have a car, a home, food and clothing with time left over for playrecretionfun. taierica has science (aka technology) and art that is envy of other nations. We are better employed, better educated, better paid, better people than most of the ones we have in our family tree. America has a place in the sun already achieved, and bigger and better things lay ahead for us and our posterity. The vision of the grandeur of America isn't dead, at least not here in the fan- years ago The following are headlines and articles taken from the pages of the Roosevelt STAND judging from some of the comments he made above, he defintely has a vision of the grandeur of the nation. MONTWELL NEWS Nola Nelson e Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loranger motored to Steamboat Springs, Colo., where they met their eon Eddie and family from Denver. Lorangers brought grandchildren Marsha and Lori home with them for a vacation of a week or ao when their parent Eddie and Susie Loranger and eon came on his vacation of ten days. During their visit the family including, Barbara and Frank Hardinger and family enjoyed a camp over at Moon Lake, went boating and fishing and attended the J.C. Crow reunion the 16 and 17th at Red Canyon Lodge. JoAnn Nelson and children spent several days last weds in Ogden and vicinity. Dennis Nelson visited the past his week in West Valley City with ' aunt Ina and Hal Shaw. a Dean and Remo Hamblin and Mrs. Beads Wardle traveled to RMifalH for the Madsen reunion and visiting and fishing. Normally, the sugars and starches in food are converted to a form of auger called glucose. With the aid of insulin, a natural hormone manufactured in the pancreas, the blood stream distributes this glucose to the body cells where it ia converted into ready energy or stored for future use. You may have diabetes when the pancreas to produce enough effective insulin. The glucose then accumulates in the blood, and sometimes spills over into the urine. The symptoms, when there are some,, may be frequent urination, abnormal thirst, hunger and loss of weight, weakness, itching, blurring of vision and possibly skin infections. Have you had a diabetes test recently? If not, let your physician check you. "Resell flier RtRabilHf ' , ' i , , 722-24- 54 : V ' "t We Give Senior Citizen Discounts i |