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Show Center . . . a good place to start USU phere of a large school College can also be a shock to the budget. By staying in the area for the first year or two, students can save long-tri- p transportation costs and room and board Living in rural areas in the Uintah Basin has its advantages and disadvantages for high school seniors. One of the disadvantages is the cultural shock teenagers may have to face by going to a large university. At Union High School there are about 600 students while in Altamont and Duchesne there are about 150 each. At Brigham Young University there is a studentbody of 28,000. The shock of moving to a metropolitan area is often to much for students and many accept defeat before they've really started their college career. expenses. Although many teenagers have expressed the desire to go to universities outside the area, they may be more successful in the long run by starting out at the USU center. While the social life of college is important to the freshman, he or she may be able to get that here at home with studentbody elections and activities. The Utah State University Education Center, soon to be completed, can offer the services of. large university with the personalization mat freshmen need. While students receive education that even some junior colleges can't offer, theyll be able to get a sample of the social life and atmos The USU center will have the facilities, resources and professors for high quality education. All it needs is a studentbody that can be proud of the school and keep the social life alive. The advantage would be for the students. Robbia Bench, Loralee Peatross, and Jason Young, who attended the state UINTAH BASIN EDITOR'S NOTE-T- he welcome! and encourage! STANDARD opinion! from readen in the form of letter! to ibe Editor. Lelien may be utilized lo expreu opinion! or comment!, and also to highlight outstanding service of an individual or organization to the community. Letter! may not be mod Lo replace advertisements of appreciation or "Cards of Thanks'', listing sponsors, participant! or contributors to a particular event. All IcUen will be published unless they contain libelous andfor defamatory statements. Letten mint be signed and include a telephone number. Letters should be typed or dearly hand printed, double spaced. They can then be submitted to (heStandard office at 268 S. 2006., Roosevelt, Utah 84 066, before 5:00' pun. Friday. All ktten become the property of the Standard and may be edited. ;.Drug program - 'a success Dear Editor; ; Many thanks to the standard and especially Karla Cox far all the support and excellent coverage of Duchesne Highs drug prevention program that was held recently. I have appreciated the many kind words and compliments that have been expressed to me, but there were many hands involved in putting the program together and I feel they should be recognized. The seminars were largely the idea of a group of students consisting of John Skewea, Youth Drug-Fre- e Con- at the Salt Palace last ference spring and wanted to do something for the school. They were joined recently by Francine Herrera, Lisa Peatross, Chris Bishop, Hollis I vie, Sherri Bailey, Shelley Bench, and Wes Coers who also wanted to help put on the workshops. The day could not have run as smoothly were it not for these students who in addition to planning the project attended to the details of preparing the luncheon for the presenters, serving as hosts in tiie sessions, setting the stage for the concert, etc. Our presenters also deserve many thanks, especially Ralph Stansfield of the Duchesne County Sheriffs Office for his sessions and for arranging for LL Taylor, and to Kathy Seavers (President of MADD), Debbie Roeanhan and Mike, Kat, Ryan, and Rick (Dayspring), and Travis Carroll and Km Sheldon for being so willing to spend the day with us and sharing so openly of their experiences, and to the Taylors for their "natural high performance. I would also like to thank the State Office of Education and Duchesne County Assistant Superintendent Glen Horrocks for assistance in finding grant monies needed to promote the 'Bay Nope to Dope message, Principal J. D. Mitchell for allowing us to taka a day out of finals week for the seminars, DHS faculty for their cooperation and as-- Uintah Basin Standard Inc. (USPS 6469-000Second Class postage paid at Roosevelt, Utah Published weekly at 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066 0) Postmaster: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard, 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066 8 a.m. to 1 sistance, DES 5th and 6th grade teachers for bringing their claaaea to part of the program, and our local radio stations (especially KNEU) for their help in promoting the concert Above all, I would like to thank the studentbody at Duchesne High School for their courtesy and attentiveness. Every one of tiie presenters commented that they were impressed by the quality of students we have in our school. Theyre right' John Foster, Counselor Duchesne High School Vandalism hurts with no purpose Dear Editor: Recently on Channel Tu Utah Focus, a story was run about van-- dalism, and references were made to a new law, making parents liable for the vandalism committed by their children. Last summer, a child (?) or a demented person, trespassed on my property, and with a BB gun shot the windshield that is part of my dog house 22 times. This person also shot the brand new windshield in my 74 International pickup four times. This person shot the windshield in my 1956 Cadillac, and the windshield in Dodge truck ss well. my two-to-n Anyone who drives knows how expensive it is to replace a windshield. I just sold my 56 Cadillac, and I took ahigloss on ) of vandalism. Hie parents who provided the BB gun but failed to prevent the vandalism owa me over $2,000. Mindless, pointless, randomly perpetrated acts of vandal- ism dont even serve a selfish purpose for the perpetrator, and hurt the innocent besides. Reid D. Bench Office Hours: 9 ajn. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, Monday, p.m. Phone American legion Deadlines: For all News, Legal Nodcies, Classifieds, and Advertising, the Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Publisher: Craig Ashbv Editor: Lori Ann Eaton I wonder if we are grateful enough to the many women who give air their time and talents, for the betterment of town and community. Fm reminded of the many' members of the American Legion Auxiliaiy Unit 22, who have given so freely of their work and time in the many rssponsibihtiaa, especially with the annual bazaar and dinner. Hie fluids collected each year go for worthy causes, the' needy at Christmas, helping with Santa, most of all sending girls to Girls State. We sent six girls last year. On occasion, we prepare food for friends and families of deceased veterans. Recently, after the services of' a deceased veteran, we served a. luncheon to 103 friends and fam-- ; fly members. It was a heart wanning feeling to see the cooperation of' friends and members ofDuchesne Unit 22 fiimish and serve the beautifUl food. I wish to express my gratefiil thanks to these wonderful women. Phyllis Day, President American Legion Auxiliaiy Duchesne Unit 22 Production: Clarin Ashby, Writer, Karla Cox, Writer, Bonnie Parrish, Circulation, Reception; Colette Ashby, Ad Design; Shauna Fieldsted, Typesetter; Lynette Labrum, Production Correspondents Beverly Hansen, Roosevelt, 722-3- 4 1 1 ; Ida Horrockes, Arcadia, 646-328- 9; 2 Garda Seeley, Bluebell, Marly Rasmussen, Ballard, 454-318- 3; 7; Aida Mansfield, Tracy Roberts, Hanna, 353-454- 4; 247-237Marion Nola Nelson, Montwell, Lapoint, 848-545- 7; 722-342- 7; Loma Connie Lee, Tabiona, Behunin, Myton, 353-452- 8; 247-235- 0; Zola Virginia McKee, TrideU, Spencer, Neola, Orinda Gee, Duchesne, Ferguson, Whiterocks, 7. Cris Jackson, Altamont, T22-AT1- 848-541- 5; 738-263- 4; 4; 454-379- Subscription Rates Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 268 South 200 East Roosevelt Utah 84066 Uintah Basin 1 Yr.-$1- 2 Yr.-$2- 0 2 Out of the Uintah Basin 1 Yr.-$2- 2 Yr.-$3-5 0 Name Address. I i Zip. City. ?!& Sonynochares Just when Fm ready to lay out in the sun, it snows. But Mother Nature doesn't just drop soil snowflakes hers and there. She dumps that white etuff until my car is buried, I cant find the sidewalks and I have to wear moon boots wherever I go. Of course last weekend I decided that I would brave the flurries to travel to an Altamont game. It seemed to be one of those days when nothing could go wrong: Hie blue bomber of a company car started and I was on my way. No problem. . Well, half way then I realized that the enow waa still falling; then wen several indies on the highway and the roads would be immensely dangerous by the time the game was over. Itold myself to be logical and consider goinghome to a nice, toasty house. So, I turn around at the next seemingly convenient place. At j i least I tried to. The blue bomber slid and slithered through about three inches of powdered snow as the wheels twirled around, spitting snow five feet in the air. No problem. Rocking, reversing and pulling, I managed to get the bomber out of the convenient tuming-aroun- d d area, onto the road. But then I made one itsy, bitsy mistake. I kept going until the car rolled intomore snow - on the other side ofthe road. Hey, snow-packe- bas-ketb-all no problem. So again I rocked, reversed and pulled until this time the bomber made its final slide deeper into the ditch at a 30 degree angle. Big problem. As I looked out onto the white wilderness of the country, I wondered what a person of average intelligence and a college education does in this type of situation. You got it Pray for a pick-u- p ' w I hate politics. I don't mean the basic, government administration. In spite of the inherent and peripheral weaknesses, those kind of politico make society Amotion. I mean the kind of controlof-K-fe manipulaling, money-and-powtion games that enhance the pock-etboand serve the selfish purof poses a few while others remain helpless to alter the consequences. 1 guess if I had lived during the French Revolution or er ok the overthrow of the Chinese Empire, I would have been one of the fitting bourgeoisie, one who Mttarty rejected the ranking Yet I sympathize with those through1 ancient and re-- who; women thanked Advertising: Keith Hickcn 353-458- four-whe- caate. 1-722-5131 truck. Being a small-ca- r person, I stand in admiration and total repick-u-p spect of the truck. My prays were answered, for down the road I saw the wide headlights ofnot only a truck, but a large, shiny, awesome-lookin- g vehicle with colored lights decorating the sides and the top of the cab. My hero. I think I even heard trumpets announced its arrival. That truck didn't so much as snort aa it easily pulled the bomber out of the snowbank. I humbly thank the owners of the truck who pulled me out of a cold scrap. I apologise to any environmentalists for leaving deep tracks in the landscape. And I apologize to the state for bending that steel pole that marks the ride of the road. By this time I had learned my lesson to stay home when Mother Nature is having a party. So I headed back to Roosevelt Anyone who needs pictures taken during a snowy night would be wise to provide this reporter with a pick-u- p male to truck and Fm staying inside until drive its time to use sun-ta- n lotion. Valentines remembered Far from the romantic sion it now connotes, cent history, struggle with a changing way of life. If one is accustomed to believing his destiny includes magnificence, it would be genuinely difficult to view the plight of the victims of traditional royalty and power acceptance. I think Tm vacillating between real life in a small town and the romanticized (or sensationalized) victims and victimizera I read about in books and view on the captivating screen. (I recently saw The Last Emperor for this always get to me.) I realize being unforgivably obscure, ar this is hardly the territory ff delving into this topic; but who else, except in my own spec Perhaps I can fribble through it Hie world is replete wi examples to ponder. Hitler, Gi manys moat infamous Manipul tor, was bom in Braunau, Austr And of Jewish ancestry. Jewis Austrian? Do the kne this? Probably. But somehow doubt that it even causes hesit tion in their mindless tirade. Hie UJB. officially halted t bombing of Cambodia in 19? ending 12 years of combat in Ind china. But the Kmer Rouge rag on, in a gsnoddal rampage th rivals Hitler and Stalin, with i central figure to hate. And no oi to come to the rescue. Oliver North was hailed bigger than lift a year ago; wi people speculating on his pots tial as a presidential contendc Now he is on trial for charges th could put him away for 60 year Hie things ha did were not mac illegal in the interim period; somi Neo-Naz- is occa- St Valen- tines Day historically is the celebration of the feast of two Christian martyrs bearing this name. Both Valentines were reportedly beheaded on the Flaminiui Way at Rome in the Third Century. Some reports claim Feb. 14 was chosen to celebrate the Christian martyrs ae a diversion from the ancient pagan observance of Lupercalia, the Roman fertility festival. Ironically, it is this celebration that is considered the forerunner of modem Valentines Day customs. . i one just decided to admowledg the fact that ha broke the lav Now I know why Robin Hood cam down through history as a hen Perspective. In the name of peaceftil a existence; the U.8. and othi western nations provide the n viet Union with equipment, oology, and food, while the emmental system the UJEL8 touts, barely survives. In eye-l-e terms, the average soviet c yields 650 gallons a year, wh the average American cow p duces more than 1,500 galla Before the Bolshevik Revoluti low-inte- el good-looki- it the Ukraine was called the breadbasket of Europe; following that 1917 purge, the seizure of private forma, and the destruction of 15 million farmers, the Soviets have imported grain to avoid starvation. Hires percent of the American workforce produces enough food for all and importation besides; 25 percent of the Soviet workforce cant do it without rotten food and shortages. They deny the value offree enterprise and profit, while disguising desperately needed private incentives in what they call Feres troikato try to save the socialist system with an injection of increased production and efficiency. Hie only world we humans are allotted is threatened in several venues, .with chemical accumulations in the stratosphere, consequent ozone destruction and atmospheric changes; mans throwaway habits creating mountains of waste that cant be mastered and imperil lift and space; rein forest and other natural habitat decimation, in the name of progress, that endangers numerous species and natures own process that maintains the global atmosphere; We murder Mother Nature while politically offering nuclear armaments as a path to peace,' so she fights beck with droughts, floods, earthquakes, forest fires, and heat; and people like me make jokes of it until the reality of it all hits. TVs never thought of myself as a Greenpeace or environmentalist type, but the nations of the world seem less than eager or even able to join together to holt the chaos of alarming magnitude that man has concocted, and I find myself frustrated in my small efforts. And dictatorial directives from the powers that be aront the answer; only personal consciousness, unaltered by political entourage, will make a difference. But it will require everyones efforts, and the only way to influence everyone is with a law. A Spanish Jesuit philosopher said it well (obliquely nd enigmatically) in the 1600s: Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to under. stand. it Okay, I admit Fn not always fribblaous. But don't let the word get out. Ive worked hard to cultivate my fluffy reputation, and I dont want It spoiled because of one soapbox episode. |