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Show T UINTAH BASIN STANDARD, March 2. 1988, r Todd Ambuehl given citizenship award I LEGISLATIVE TRAINING-Dona- ld O'Connor is a Legislative Intern forRcprcscntativc Beverly Evans, working forherduring the recently concluded session of the state legislature. Donald is very interested and excited about being involved in the political system. INTERN Continued from page 1 the details. After filling out the necessary paperwork and attending a few meetings, ten candidates were chosen from BYU out of a group of about 20. Donald said that he felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in the legislative process during this years session. The fact that this is an election year alao added many opportunities for him from his working at the capi-toas well. Donald said, 1 have had political ambitions throughout my life, from the time I was in junior high l, school. LegislativeA Report by BeverEvons ' ; Hie 1988 legislative session ended with some positive efforts for rural areas. Some of the mineral lease money will be returned to point of origin to repair, maintain or build roads. The legislature also gave a shot in the arm to rural counties suffering with high unemployment with a measure that provides income tax incentives for businesses that move into the economically depressed counties and create new jobs. This requires that n.w jobs are actually created and people are working and paying taxes before the income tax credits are given to the companies. Hie bill provides that the state set up enterprise zones in areas with, high unemployment Businesses locating and creatingjobs in the enterprise zones will receive income tax credits. Some of the major bills to pass during the session included: Liquor minibottle and wine table service in restaurants; potential 1989 tax credit against excess income-tawindfall; reporting and toting edicts for AIDS and HIV communicable diseases, plus conditional allowances for education on AIDS in public schools; fees for childhood immunizations administered in school to offset higher vaccine costs; public disclosure ofmore campaign fin ancingby ttega nt Utah Cable TV- Decency Programming Act of 1983, declared unconstitutional by fed- He remembered waiting until he reached high school and college so that he could study more and be involved more in the political process.' 1 find politics to be exciting and rewarding; he stated. He said that when he was younger, he looked up to politicians and believed their positions to be unattainable in society. ' Now, he said that he looks at them as people just like himself and that, for the most part, they are truly respected by their friends and their constituents, but he no longer views their positions as unattainable. He urged anyone who believes that they have something to offer the- citizens of this state or any other state, to realize that politicians are regular people and that they should not be looked upon as being elite or above anyone else.! Donald said that his decision to actively pursue politics didnteoma un4ilAdanngrbte' "Rrfsaitai jfonltjtotft LDS church in Montpelier, Frkhce, in July of 1982. It was during that time that he made the decision to look into the possibilities of a ca- eral courts. Other major legislation passing reer in politics and he hasnt regretstate funding takeover included: ted the decision. counties ofUtah district court from At the capitol in Salt Lake City, Donald works as an intern for four administration; pilot program for state appropriation block grants to representatives in the House. repeal of He said that Representative local school districts; tax on meals sold to the sales state Beverty Evans of District 55 kept on him busy with the many different general public college campuses in and other nonand hospitals projects she had going this session. and lower miniinstitutions profit is He said, Beverty doing a mum age from 16 fantastic job here and should be told. commended for her effort and the Major issues which failed to time she dedicates to the citizens of during this session included: pass her district, as well as the citizens major income tax system reforms; of Utah. I thoroughly enjoy workstate constitutional limitations on ing for someone who is as organand spending; Mountain taxation g and ized, prepared, service Bell deregulation; income dedicated as she is. Donald said that there are m any tax credits for private school tuireforms in the things that interns do for their tion; court system; a state buildintheir representatives during bond for financing new coning had has He personalty ternship. file opportunity to help write two struction or improvements; state resolutions that honor Utah citi- constitution concessions for allowzens. He has also done lots of ing a statewide lottery to augment education budgets or bingo games research, writing letters, talking as charity fund raisers; a state fairwith lobbyists and making phone law for initiating local housing constituto calls many important ' in policies ents who are concerned with what a new Utah law to raise the Utah; session. the happened during states minimum wage in confor"Being and intern is very excitwith federal edicts and legisbecause mity you ing and rewarding never get bored and there is always lative approval for counties to hold elections and sanction new forms of something new or different to do, government he said. I feel this was a very positive Hebelieves that it is very important in politics to get to know as legislative session, and appreciate all the assistance and input from many people as possible and beconstituents during the sesthe so that them with come friends It was very helpful in making sion. they can become familiar with your certain your views and concerns ideas and personality. were represented. are there to Donald, According many different goals that can be accomplished by serving an internship at the legislature. He said that if a person was realty lucky, they might have the opportunity to serve on a campaign or even be a : campaign manager for one of the u ... representatives. e That experience would be and benefit your own political fiiture, he explained. 1 will have Tuesday, Feb. 23, Zona Spencer, an opportunity to work on two accompanied by her daughter and campaigns this year and the expeand Geraldine Howard valurience that I will gain will be went to Provo Vernal, Powell, able to my political career. where they attended a session at Donald has set specific goals for the temple, and kept a doctors to wanted he the coming year that appointment share. He said that he plans to Deloy and Joyce Duncan went to continue building his cleaning Denver Feb. 23, for a business in the Salt Lake Valley, business Tuesday, on Sun Rider. trip work as to but that he also wants Hattie Jensen, Lois Duncan, Vida hard as he possibly can on the two Henrie and Alice Olsen, spent time in. involved campaigns that hes Provo Temple Feb. 20. at the lie also wants tocontinue studyA preparedness meeting for First ing much more about the politicalto and Second wards was held Feb. 24 process in Utah and the nation in the evening. A large crowd atincite asq, his knowledge of what tended, and cookies and punch policies need to be changed, in were served. order to help the citizens of x - hard-workin- justice-of-the-pea- , . Neola NezvsihSS1- valu-abl- son-in-la- Todd Ambuehl, a former Basin resident now living in Greenville, 111., has been selected to receive the Good Citizenship Award, sponsored by the National Society of the Daughters ofthe American Revolution. The DAR award is new and presented annually to a junior boy or girl from each high school. The 1988 recipient is the son of Ray and Joyce Luts and Doug Ambuehl. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Royer. He has many relatives living in Roosevelt Selection of those to receive the award is made by the faculty of each high school. Qualities considered include service, leadership, honor, courage and patriotism. The selection is also guided by the National Defense Committee of the DAR, to publicize the principles for which the organization stands. It is felt that education of the youth in American citizenship is important and that the qualities exemplified by outstanding swung people are important to the country's sovereignty and independence. Ambuehl has been a member of the baseball, football, golf and basketball teams at Greenville High School, andhas held membership in the Pep Club and Language Club. He has provided leadership in school and church programs. His future plans are to attend a state university majoring in radio and television communications. Todd lived in Roosevelt most of his life before moving to Illinois. motor-home- mini-home- s, and ideas. A 50-fo- ot demonstration aquar- - Fire plan For- -- During the regular meeting of the Duchesne County Commission, held Feb. 23, bids were reviewed for the purchase of trucks. After dis-- J cusaing the matter it was moved ' and passed that each of the eligible bidders be contacted for lease rates on the trucks they bid. Courthouse custodian, Teresa Baker, met briefly with file Commission to discuss heating and cooling systems in file courthouse. There are afew trouble spots where it is hard to control the temperature. Teresa recommended that Johnson Controls be contacted to inspect the courthouse and make somepossible recommendations on how to solve the problem. Teresa also informed the commission that Uintah County School District may be hiring a control person and that we may be able to hire him part time in the future. CARPET BIDS: Carpet bids for the clerks office were received. After reviewing the bids it was moved and passed that the bid be awarded to Karls Carpet, in the amount of $1,502. BLUEBELL ROAD; A contract addendum increasing the amount of money received from the State Department of Transportation from $100,000 to $119,000 was presented to the commission for their approval After reviewing the information, it was approved. UBAG director, Jerry Conley, county auditor, Diane Free ton, and aging committee chairperson, Stella Pace, met with the commission to discuss the county aging program and the possibility of operating the program under the county directly, rather than through UBAG. Jerry reviewed the costs associated with operating the program through his office, and the different reports that are filled out by the area director in his office. Hie main concern expressed by the commissioners is the amount of money that it takes of the total dollars allocated to Duchesne Countyjust tomanage the program and fill out the necessary reports. The commission will discuss the matter further before a decision is made' as to whether Duchesne County should attempt to manage their own program or to leave it under UBAG management! ; needed consideration have been presented to the clerk since he was appointed as trust representative for Duchesne County. Maxine told the commissioners that she would still be the supervisor over the computer and the personnel associated with it if they approved. The commissioners gave approval to have the clerk as trust representative, and to have Maxine as supervisor over the computer department within the county. adult est and the Wasatch Cache National Forest are preparing an Environmental Analysis and a Fire Management Plan for the High IMinuteM treasurer, Maxine Taylor, met briefly with the commission to discuss the computer. Items pertaining to the computer which March 13. , Admission is $4 for adults and free for children under 12, if accom- The Ashley National W8SB County 1; proposed Duchesne Out-of-tow- Uintaha Wilderness. The purposes ofthe Fire Management Plan are to permit fire to play a more natural ecological role within the Wilderness and to reduce, to an acceptable level, the risk and consequences of wildfire within Wilderness or of ' wildfire escaping from Wilderness. Rre Management Plan, if approved, would allow some lightning caused fires to burn under prescribed conditions and the use of some planned prescribed fires by qualified Forest Service personnel If you have suggestions or would like to comment on this proposal, please contact Sam Warren, Kamas District Ranger, P.O. Box 68, Kamas, Utah 84036. Phone Your comments will be accepted any time before approval of the Environmental Analysis; but to be most helpful, they should be received by Febru-ai- y Am-bue- lessons Bowling Sr, ev erv - . flfr- 9pm-12p- 7:30-9:1- SfSf & Thursday & 0 9:20-11:0- 0 m 26-Mar- ch 3 "BROADCAST NEWS" R. March 10 "SHE'S HAVING A BABY" V 11 0:00 a.m. Tuesday Return (M967 Touchstone - Monday m PGjffS1, Feb. Open Bowing - March 10 1 atuLcu Roosevelt Bowl and Fun Center4 lpm-6p- m March 22, 1988. m n mNexvsm ium filled with live bass, designed by the founder of the American Institute ofbass fishing to enhance teaching methods and techniques of fishing, will be featured. Nationally and locally known fishing experts will conduct free fishing clinics at the aquarium and demonstrate casting techniques and lure presentations. Show hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 12; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. panied by an Elder Adam Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner, hasbeen called to serve an LDS mission in the Milan Italy mission. His farewell was held Feb. 21 at Roosevelt Fifth Ward. He entered the MTC at relaProvo Feb. 24. tives and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gardner, a daughter Michele, and son, Kip Gardner, Salt Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brennan, West Jordan; Mr. andMrs. Chuck Thompson and RECEIVES AWARD-Fbrm- cr family, Cortez, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt resident Todd Wayne Rudy and several roomwho now lives in Green- mates and friends, Provo; Mr. and ville, 111., has been selected to Mrs. Michael Laris, and Mr. and receive the Good Citizenship Mrs. Mark Foley, Vernal. Weekend guests of Mayor and Award from the DAR. Mrs. Lawrence Yack were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mattenson and daughter Penny and friend from Sandy. Funeral services for Hazel Allen && Brown Walker were held Feb. 23 at Roosevelt Fifth Ward chapel. Burial was in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Most of her life was spent in & l by Marion Bchunin this area. Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murphy included a Clark Roberts, Myton postmasnephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. ter, fell last week on some ice in Norman Brown, Draper, and son front of his home. He broke his leg and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Paul just above the ankle. He is now on Brown, Kamas. crutches and is getting along fine. Brent and Kathy Rogers, Salt My lese Tucker, granddaughter of Lake, spent the weekend in Anna Murray, visited during the members, weekend. She is from Beverty Rooseveltvisitingfamily Mr. and Mrs. Fay Rogers and Mr. Shores, Ind. Accompanying her and Mrs. Doug Brown. They came was David Johnston of Chicago, to attend the missionary farewell who is attending BYU. for Adam Gardner at Roosevelt Peggy Sorensen is working at the Fifth Ward. Ft. Duchesne postofiice as officer in Mrs. Mildred Rogers and daughcharge. Hie former postmistress, ters, Connie, Lisa and Michele, Hazel Brough, has retired. drove to Salt Lake Saturday to Roy and Elm a Winn returned attend a bridal festival at the Salt home last week from SLC, where Palace. Roy had been for several weeks Mrs. Gloria Maughan and daughreceiving medical attention. He is ter, Nickie, Hooper; also daughter-in-ladoing fine and they are glad to be Karlie Maughan and her here. son. North Ogden, were weekend Florence Stadstad, Orem, called guests of Thelma and Wanless her mother, Louise Roberts SunShields. day afternoon. Louise reports the Scott Jennings and Jeff Madsen, are fine. family doing former residents of Roosevelt, gave Richard Ross, son of Larry and their mission reports Sunday at Connie Ross, will have his LDS Roosevelt Second Ward sacrament mission farewell Sunday in Myton relatives and Many meeting. Second Ward. Richard will be servfriends from out of file area ing in Japan. Ralph and Edith Sharpies received word Saturday of the death Milt Hobbs, of a brother-in-law- , Glendora, Calif. This is the fifth family member they have lost this year. Our sympathy goes to the Sharpie family in their sorrow. Myton City Council will hold their feSIMIMIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItai meeting March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Hie public is invited to attend. Fred Herzfeld reports someone shot his black Persian feline in his yard recently. Both Fred and his mom are concerned that a pet that has not harmed anyone had to be cruelty killed. It is illegal to shoot any firearms in Myton City. VMeQ&fev 9-1- 9-- 13 Roosevelt by Gladys Ross Utah travel show set March 3 A 250,000 square foot display of recreational vehicles, boats, cycles and backpacking and outdoor equipment will highlight the 23rd annua Utah boat, sports and travel show March at the Salt Palace, Salt Lake. Hie display, valued at $10 mils, lion, will feature 1988 fifth wheels, travel trailers, van conversions and camping trailers as well as speed boats, fishing boats and cruisers. Cycles will also be shown. Tackle row will show the latest and most innovative fishing gear on the market. Tour guides, fishing guides and resort representatives will provide vacation information Page 3 7:30-9:2- P.G.13 & 9:30-11:2- 0 0 9am-6p- m 3 one hour; Wednesday sessions; llam-6p- m 6 open lanes all evening v v' $20.00 y J Thursday 9am-6p- Feb. m 26-Mar- ch "BORN IN EAST L.A." Eriday R. llam-6p- m 10 March "IRONWEED" Saturday R. 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