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Show November 19, 1986 Page 2. dJJintah Basin Standard The of Power Moon Lake Electric Cooperative will be discussing the price we will all have to pay for the electric power we use, but this editorial isn't about that. There is a continuing move by Utah Power and Light (UP&L) to get more Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) allotment for their customers, an effort that has been going on for several years but has now reached the courts. A spokesman for the Intermountain Consumer Power Association (ICPA) has termed this effort as an attempt by UP&L to "steal your community's low cost power resource." The Deseret News printed an editorial (on November 9) that suggests if the legal steps shouldn't prove fruitful, UP&L should seek Congressional action to get a bigger share. Who is right? UP&L, by its own admission is in the surplus power business. By their own figures they have 30 percent more power than they are able to sell. Since they already have access and use federal power, why are they seeking a larger share of a power-pi-e that would like lessen the shares for the co-op- s, Moon Lake? Is the ICPA allegation in the ball park? Are they doing this not for the UP&L ratein the payers but for a power-gralacivious sense? By taking the biggest they would be portion of the power-pi- e become either smaller to forcing coops UP&L wholesale customers or force them out all together. Ask the people in the rest of the state how they like paying for the Emery Mining mismanagement - remember this is the same outfit that is promising lower rates if they get more federal power. How gullible do they think the public really is? UP&L's cost of power, according to b the Deseret News editorial claim, is not subsidized by the taxpayers. Taxpayers aft actually making money on WAPA in- -' vestment. The water and power users are repaying the cost, plus interest, of the construction and maintenance of the dams which provide the water and power, like Flaming Gorge. Without the utilities consumer-owne- d (like Moon repaying the majority of the projects' cost over the last 30 years, these projects would not be feasible in the first place. Without coops using the power (as it was intended under the Rural Electrification Act - which provided power utilities didn't where the investor-owne- d want to venture) the State of Utah would never have had the development it has seen so far in the rural areas. This development is not only in agriculture and industry (due to the water and power) but in tourism, recreation, hunting and fishing, wildlife and even flood Lake) control. The ICPA made the point that "all tax- payers are no more entitled to federal power than you are to move into your neighbor's house just because it was financed with a VA loan." UP&L is not entitled to more WAPA power either. ' They are aware of the reasons the was set up and they could have stayed part of that program but they have made their choice. They will never reduce the rates to customers just because they get more power. They will probably continue to strive for this iacivious dream all the way to Congress, but the real reason they are going after it is to become a monopoly - so they can soak the entire state instead of just the population center. The cost of power then would be so outrageous and burdensome we would be forced back into the 'dark ages' Utah Public Service Commission records, REA Is that the cost of power you before is no higher than other Utah electric would want to pay? futilities. But. they have-different We suggest everyone possible attend ' to spending money and running the Moon Lake member meetings in the their utility. Does Moon Lake have an future, to help inform themselves about Emery Mining subsidiary? Do they have this and similar moves by UP&L. Protect other investments that aren't paying the consumer-owne- r utility from being their way? Moon Lake doesn't but UP&L disaster dinosaur or before the .another does. cost of power makes us all feel extinct. The cost of power, despite the error in a the problem so we can get the right solution to the right . problem. Does, REA . ap-procr- . , . Letters Baiin Standard wakomoa opinions from reader in the form of Latters to the Editor. All letters will be published - unless they contain libelous andor defamatory statements. Letters must be signed with a telephone number. Letters should be typed or clearly hand printed, double spaced. They can then be submitted to this STANDARD Of-- 1 fice, P.O. Box 370at 268 & 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066, before 5:00 p.m. Friday. All letters become the properly of the STANDARD and may be edited to fit ' Tho Uintah and encourage Space restrictions. Myrin and Highway 40 safety on this street to help meet criteria for a stop light. I would also like to say that I have, over the years, found Mayor Yack to be prudent and to use good judgment on the issues with which we have both been involved. Also I hold a high regard for those I know on the dty counciL I was disappointed, that there was not time for a unified position from the council and the mayor before final action was taken on the parking issue. I do not intend to do more on a state level with this situation at the present time until I get dear direction from Roosevelt as to what Roosevelt wants to do. At that point I will be more than willing to do all I can to help. .Alarik Myrin Marett 722-513- Dear Editor, I would like to take this tims to thank the many people who supported me while I was out r campaigning for the commission seat I would like to thank my opponent Larry Ross who ran a very dean campaign. He is a very good man and anil do the county proud in the commission seat I believe the county residents are in good hands with Ross sitting in the important commission two-yea- seat I would also like to thank the 1 The Uintah Bosin STANDARD it published weekly ol P.O. Box 370, By the Uintah. Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Basin Standard. USPS 6469-000- 0 SecondClan Postage paid at 1 Roosevelt, Utah. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard, P.O. Box 370, Roosevelt, Utah 84066. - OFFICS HOURS: Office hours for the Uintah Basin STANDARD are to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Cosed Saturday and Sunday. B a.m. many people who supported me I was sheriff for this county, which I have lived in my entire life. Serving the people of this county was a very Mg part of my life for 24 years, and I would like to publidy thank them for giving me that opportunity. The county residents hold a very special part in my heart, and they fed like my dose family. George Marett while Reader disputes pregnancy stats Dear Editor, article on In your front-pag-e November 5, about teen pregnancy it wan stated that according to Janita Allen, Uintah Basin teenage giris are finding themadves pregnant two and times the national and Utah rate, or 126 per tlmn d, This is a startling statistic, because we automatically think of it in terms of unwed mothers, promiscuity, immorality, etc. But are there really 12.6 out of every 100 Basin girls age 9 that are pregnant? In Duchesne High School we have approximatley 100 girls of this age. In no year of my 12 years experience have we ever had anywhere near 12.5 of them pregnant Or even the nstkmol average of 6.11 So where is this "alarming statistic coming from and what does it mean? Maybe before we launch into the solution of teaching more sex education and birth control, we should be sure we understand the nature of . one-ha- thanks supporters UINTAH STANDARD BASIN . Sincerely, Dear Editor, I waa a little chagrined to read about my position toward the dty council and mayor, as interpreted by the letter last week from the businesses along East Highway 40. My position waa not entirely accurately stated. I have always felt that a local rural community should have more say on the management of a state highway which goes through it As things have turned out on this issue the past month or two, I think some progress has been made in having this local input into UDOT. Understandably UDOTcannot do whatever they want because of federal and state mandated engineering and safety criteria. In my opinion the dty council and mayor have acted prudently by installing a culvert on 6th East to try and increase the traffic flow and THE f lf 16-1- TOUR PAPSR? If you missed your paper, call 1 ' 7224131 during working hours. NSW! TIPS: Call 7223131 and ask for Greg Duerden , the figure on teenage pregnancy perhaps indude married teens? Yes, as a matter of fact it does, Juanita told me. Lika it or not, Utah girls in general and Basin girls in particular tend to many, younger than , the national hvenge. How typical it is for our girls to marry in their senior year, or perhaps go away to school or work for a year, get married and be pregnant before their 20th birthday. It happens all the time. And these gills are of included in the statistic if In fact, pregnancies. teenage our sampling of 100 girls at Duchesne High only accounts for 1 or 2 percent, could this account for the other 10 percent? I'm not saying there isnt a problem. I agree there are health problems and delivery complications in young teenage mothers whether they an married or not But I am not too concerned about 18 and 19 year old married mothers who start their family before they turn 20. Lets see how far below the national avenge our statistics for teen pregnancy would be with this group exdudedl If the Uintah Basin has twice the national avenge for teen pregnancy, I have to wonder if that statistic isnt really saying that girls here many younger and value having a family over having a career. If thats the case, will it really help to teach junior high kids about birth control? John Foster Duchesne Educational concerns given Schools. We are deeply concerned about education, particularly the cuts to the kindergarten program. The quality of our children education is very important to us. Classified Advertising, Friday at Noon,-- Display Advertising, Friday at Noon; Around the town news Friday at S p.m. To request a photograher, plecue call during working hours and set up a time. APVBRTUINOt Craig Ashby, Advertising Manager; Cindy Betts, Advertising, Ad Design; Colett Ashby, Ad Design top priority? What comfort is it to know that perhaps children without kindergarten will catch up by the fourth grade? As with families that move frequently, it is not easy to find continuity in our childrens education. To compound this problem, if Utah does cut kindergarten, our . children could be as much as two years behind their peers in other states where kindeigarten is considered essential and started at an earlier age. Where does that put our children? What about the children of poverty (or children of parents just dont care)? These name economic back- have been luxuries grounds, passed by and sacrifices made to offer our children a chance to even attend preschool. We have been supportive of our children in public school and have volunteered our time in the classroom to lessen the burden of the extremely high studenttoacher ratio. We will continue to sacrifice to ensure our children a proper - education. Our children will go to kindergarten whether it be private or public; whether we have to drive them 60 miles round trip to school or not We are even willing to volunteer more of our tion; Tami Long, Typesetter; The Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bank in Salt Lake City is compiling the fifth edtion of "The Whos Who of Utah Winking Tracy-Colli- Cindy Betts, Ad Design. Correspondents Ar- -. Gladys Ross, Roosevelt, 7222776; Ida Horrocks, cadla, Marly Rasmussen, Ballard, 7224772; Garda Seeley, Bluebell, 4543183; Tracy Roberts, HanNola Aida (Mansfield. Lapoint, na, Nelson, Montweil, 3524544; Connie Lee, Tabiona, Ivy Lama McKee, Tridell, Chandler. Rancflott. 5422439 ) Zola Spencer, Neola, Virginia Ferguson, Whlteracks, 3524584; Orindo Gee, Duchesne, 7322634. 646-328- 848-547- 1; 247-237- 3; 247-235- 0; ns Women. It is printed every two years and the request has been made by the Tracy Colli ns Consumer Services department to list every working woman in Utah and make each listing as accurate and complete as possible. If you would like to be included in this book, please contact Ted -- Name: Address:. Gty: Slate: 848-541- . Sincerely, David and Gloria Tarket Tom and Linda Strickland Wayne and Tamera Garner Who's Who in SUBSCRIPTION RA TES ' Qofg Ashby, Publisher; Greg Duerden, Editor) Tom hwman, Deiyse Ballon, Reporter) Joan Z. Crazier, Business Manager) Stephanie Bells, Circula- . Perhaps you are unaware that the kindergarten program has dramatically changed over the(. years ago it;, years. Twenty-fiv- e was primarily an "organized play' period to help develop normal social skills. Today, however, kindeigarten teachers vital, essential skills necessary for learning to basics as well as to develop social skills. Many of our children were reading books and writing simple sentences by the end of their kindeigarten experience. We feel the kindergarten teachers at Duchesne Elementary rate among the best If you would just take the time to visit their classrooms and discuss their programs, you might understand what a loss it would be if the kindergarten program is eliminated. Many of the people who advocate kindergarten cuts, have not seen the benefits of such a fine program as we have in Duchesne. We would very much like to receive a response to our questions and concerns. At least inform us of any steps we can further take to insure the children of Utah a quality education, which includes kindergarten! Working women put middle-clas- s Belyse Ballon. MAOUNtS: Deadlines for the Uintah Basin STANDARD are: Legal Notices, Thursday at 5 p.m. its a dime. . . VfOMAU Greg Duerden, News' Reporter, Brennan, resource, precious I the proposed budget cuts in NUBS (Roosevelt), Tom Brannon (Duchesne); Dolyse Ballon (Upper Country); LaAnn Walker, (Ballard). "Dont worry, the slower kids will who . require less special education (a savings of as much as 87,000 per student); they obtain more education; and are less prone to juvenile delinquency than their counter parts. For those children not lucky enough to fell into a poverty preschool program, kindergarten is of the utmost importance. The chances of underprivileged without kindergarten catching up by the fourth grade are slim, at best Who pays the ' price to , ensure that these children's needs are met? Will a quality education be limited to the fortunate children whose parents are willing to make sacrifices, or to the rich kids? In the face of declining funds , ' for education, it is obvious some bask education programs must 'be affected. We fed, however, to cut back kindergarten is like stepping over a dollar to pick up move up and your children will move down and they will all meet in the middle. Many of our femfliee have jobs which will require us to move to other states during our childrens elementary years. Prim: to job acceptance, we investigate the quality of public education offered by the state. How does Utah expect to attract professional people to the state when Utah is taking steps backward in their public education system? With Utahs high birthrate, why isnt Utah making education of their young' theirmost children have special needs. A regular schedule and consistency are crucial when children have no examples to follow at home. The sooner these children are reached through the education system, the better their chances are for a productive future. Studies have proven that disadvantaged children who have attended preschool are less expensive to educate in the public schools because they Dear Editor, The following letter has been sent to Governor Bangerter, Senator Alarik Myrin, and Representative Beverly Evans, to a0 local school board members and the Superintendent of . time and pay a tuition fee to keep our public kindergarten program alive. However, our concerns do not end hero. What happens when our children enter first grade and the teachers are busy with ths less fortunate or underprivileged pUying "kindergarten catch up? Will our children become behavior problems due to boredom? Are we to be comforted by this quote from a local educator, .Zip:. 1 Year-9- 12 2 year , 929 s Clip this form and mail to: The Ulnfah Basin STANDARD P.O. Box 379, 29 S. 299 I. MIT 94969 at the Chamber for the application. The directory will be free to those who are listed in it and there will be no fees to have your name hated in this directory. It is interesting to note that similar publications are now being circulated nationwide and that there ia a National Association of Women's Yellow Pages. a may be the only bank in the United States rendering this service to women. The Chamber recognizes the difficulties of getting ahead in the business world and is sensitive to the needs of those women who leave hearth and home for ' a variety of reasons. They all contribute to keeping the economy 'alive and the workplace active. Now is your chance to take a little credit and put your name in the Whos Who! Speaking of working women and keeping the place active, the GEMS are coming to town on December 18, watch for than. . Tracy-Collin- Phone News Items 722-513- 1 ' . |