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Show Page C 2- - December 31. 1991 Editorial Uintah Basin Standard Pioneer adage not a bad idea America is a throw-awa- y society. Thats not new to anyone. Nor is the fact that landfills are growing ever more scarce across the country, and it is becoming a valid source of revenue for rural areas to sell space in landfills to metropolitan companies who need that space. Past generations would be baffled by our problem. Garbage dumps are a fairly modern dilemma, since most forms of garbage are products of our modern toss-- it lifestyle. Whats more, many of the products thatconsume landfill space didntexist for our progenitors, and their use of available products was vastly different An old pioneer adage says, Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. The couplet sounds quaint and is seldom a motivation to action; yet the message is more powerful today than in the era it was coined, since our needs to conserve have become a national and even international issue, based on much more than economics. Many of us have become accustomed to emptying a container and throwing it away; unwrapping a gift or reading a paper and shoving it in the trash; throwing old clothes and shoes in the garbage; and replacing items at the first sign of trouble. We may have viewed those who were careful about such things as quaint. Yet a real need exists to change our habits and views, and make a donate to charities, or even point to find a new use for old items and resources. Even without considering financial of re savings, conservation and sources has reached proportions unknown to any other generation. And with good reason: we all are aware, even if we seldom acknowledge it, of the expanse of accumulating waste in metropolitan areas, national parks, seashores, forests, and everywhere that people spend time. We also know that any supply, no matter how seemingly inexhaustible, can be depleted with poor management And wise management means conservation and Many of us in the Basin may see efforts toward recycling as rather unnecessary in our wide open spaces, and more cumbersome than worthwhile. Many people in areas with major garbage problems probably felt the same way in the past. And in truth, the cost of gathering, sorting, and recycling many products still exceeds the re-us- profit But there are small things each of us should do that really can make a difference. The effort may be small, but the results will show over time. From paper to the off from turning water, washing out containers and them to taking castoff items to a Deseret Industries drop-of- f, the difference may be noticed mostly by ourselves, with a change in attitude. re-usi- ng re-usi- ng ef- Perhaps someday soon, recycling forts will be encouraged on a broader scale, and will be profitable as well. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to take a pioneer approach in the use and of resources. Its an idea whose time has come. ie-us- e, re-u- e. re-u- se se Advice for the New Year and for life ' 11 The words of a song popular in the 1970s, You are a Child of the Universe, are not dated, as the era itself is. And because these words cany such a positive message, we offer them to you (somewhat paraphrased to avoid copyright infringement) as our greeting for the New Yean Go placidly amidst the noise and haste. Remember what facts there may be in silence as far as possible without surrender. Be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others-ev- en the dull andignorant. They too have their story. If you compare yourself with others you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery; but let this not blind you to what virtues there are in many persons. Strive for high ideals. Everywhere life is full of heroism; many fears are bom of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle to yourself. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever or whoever you conceive him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its shame, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be Careful, and strive to be happy. May 1992 be the best thus far. ' (!;' Letters Uintah Basin Standard Inc (USPS Second Class postage paid at Roosevelt, Utah, Published weekly at 268 S. 200 E, Roosevelt Utah, 84066-310646-9000- 0) 9 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E, Roosevelt. Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 ajn. to 1 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday . Friday, Phone Fax: 722-414- 0 DEADLINES: For all News, Legal Noticies, Classifieds, and Advertising, the Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. PUBLISHER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Karla Cox ADVERTISING: Craig Ashby PRODUCTION: Janet Lunt. Kitty Cesspooch, Aldor Rachcle, Writers; Kyla Allred. Circulation. Reception; Colette Ashby, Fay Reheis, Jenni Thompson, Production. 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Here are a few of my New how much money goes towards interest instead of princi pal .(This will be an eagy resolution since most of my cards are pretty much maxed Years Resolutions; out and I couldnt charge on them This year I promise to be a mow if I wanted to). This is gang to be the year I get patient person with others and particularly with my children. This my family to learn to eat a larger is a hard one for me since I am a variety of foods, particularly vegetavery high strung person and it seems bles. I have never quite figured out like I am always in a hurry to get how someone who loves anything to wherever it is Tm going. and everything could have married A resolution that I simply must someone who only likes hamburgers, stick to is to learn how to say no. Too french fries, and mexican food. many times I have found myself over Unfortunately, my kids seem to be committed to friends, family, work, all too good at Mowing their fathers church and the community. I would like to see this year be a little less stressful. I would like to become better at writing letters to my many friends and family who all live much too far by Aldon Rachele away. I would particularly like to reopen communications my mother who is currently living in England. The presents are ripped opened. and think Santa had arrived. Can I hereby promise not to charge The family has replaced the turkey you image a youngster thinking, anything else on my credit cards as the ones who are stuffed. The "Santa Claus is from New York until the current balance is paid ofT. garbage men have a clean up job to City!!!" With the interest rates so high on do because trash cans are filled to I didnt get the magazine with credit cards and so low on our money the brim with boxes and wrapping Sportsman of the Year, Michael in the bank its frightening to me paper. Christmas day is over and Jordan on the cover, but that didnt its back to work. matter as another bit of sports Dont you just love those gag news caught my eye during a newscast on Christmas Day. West gifts? They are so much fun! One Basin. There will be keynote person that I know of received a Desert High School out of Trout speakers, many workshops on a real neat present, but she had to Creek is located only a few miles wide variety of subjects, and many work from the long and hard opening the border and other activities. wonderful item. First the box was in Juab County northwest of Delta. There are many expenses that wrapped with tone of The high school has ten girls paper and go along with hying to put on a taped tight as a drum. A knife and five boys. Eight of the ten girls conference of this caliber. We are solved the stuck up situation and play on the basketball team, and in need of and dona- then the had to empty the the boys serve as the cheerleaders. person tions. We are asking you to help us box of last weeks The There isnt a boys basketball team, newspapers. out If there is any thing or any present was found underneath a and when the guys arent cheering way that you could help us, please big pile. However, it was wrapped for the girl hoopstera they compete let us know. We would greatly up good and tight. First, it was in wrestling matches. The contests appreciate your support and your covered with a plastic bag, which are against boys teams. support will be noted in our confer- had as its partner a bunch of tape. According to the report by ence literature. Of course there were more and KUTV Channel Two, the gymnasiWe are anxious to make this more layers and um also serves as the lunch room finally the conference a success. With every- was discovered: "A can of present Beanie and the auditorium. The playing ones support it will be. If you can Weenies"! surface is unique in that it is 4 help us, contact Ina Nielson at Those who went to sleep early with stripes for out or Arne Carlson at missed an outstanding singing of bounds and free throw attempts. Thanks again. performance by people of all faitha Fans sit in classrooms, where the Lloyd Burton at the Midnight Christmas Maas at walls open up for viewing of the Principal, Union High St Helens Catholic Church. The game. choir was quite uplifting and Many remember the old small helped to reinforce cooperation Tabiona gym where rumors have it between people of all races and that little old ladies would use religions. their hat pins on opposing players The best time to check out as a form of defensive pressure for Christmas lights around town is at Dear Editor: the home team. Chairs were locatThis is a thank you letter from 1:30 a.m. just after Midnight Mass. ed close to the out of bounds lane. The lights are still shining brightly The folks in West Desert would Kaye Zobell Roberts. I and would like to so that Santa Claus wont misa a My family like a brand new school. probably thank all of you wonderful people scheduled stop. I just hope that However with only a 15 member in the Roosevelt area for being so some little kid didnt wake up in student body the combination-gym- , the middle of the night, look out lunch room and auditorium will generous and donating to help us with our medical bills at the the window, notice a curly headed have to do. guy in a New York Yankee jacket University Hospital. My parents and sister said everyone had been so concerned and helpful. We could never thank you enough for being so caring. Backers of the proposed Utah stand in their I havent lived in Roosevelt for support of The Horae Racing Act, being introduced Horae over 20 years, but I have always Racing Act Their suppi into the 1992 Utah Legislature, are been proud to say thats where I part of a growing list of Chun to the mounting evidence of Commerce pointing who see horse n am from. that rural Utah citizens clearly want ae a means of I am home recouperating from the option to have bringing busineei hone their towns." the bona marrow transplant now. racing in their counties. Schvaneveldt stressed that i I get stronger everyday and I am Bret Schvaneveldt, spokesman for Utah towns are eager to expan Citizens To Put Utah First, a doing quite well. already present industry, and to coalition of business, Chambers of ftill Thanks again for all your help. advantage of the benefits h Commerce,- elected officials, and Kaye Zobell Roberts raang offers. "Rural commun P.S. We too would like to give our horsemen, announced that two in Utah have a difficult additional rural Chamber of Comappreciation to our many friends attracting companies such merce have added their strong Discover and relatives who have been so Card or Access to the ever support growing list of Distance. This will allow rural supportive to our daughter, Kaye, Said Schvaneveldt, "The the to expand an indu and also Ten, her sister, who gave supporters. Beaver and Salina City Chambers that ability is already in place," Schv her the bore marrow. We appreciof Commerce have taken a positive veldt eaid. ate so much your love, concern, prayers and your generosity in her behalf. Thanks so much, Jim and Do res Zobell Casual Thoughts Utah-Neva- da 722-247- J) EDITOR'S NOTE: The UINTAH BASIN STANDARD watcomss and encourages opinions horn readers In tie torn of Lenars to the Editor. Letters may be utftzed to express opinions or comments, and also lo highlight outatandfcig service of on Individual or organization to the community. Lot-lemay not boused to rnplaco advertisements oI appreciation or Xwds of Thanks, Mng sponsors, participants or contributorstoapartlcuiwovont. All letters wfll bo publritod unless they contain Hbel-ou- s andOr defamatory statements. Let-tor-s must be signed, and Include a telephone number. Letters should be typed or clearly hand printed, double spaced. They can then bo submitted to Vie Standwd office at 268 S. 200 E. noosevelt, Utah 64066, before &00 pm. Friday. All letters become the property of Ow Standard and may be edited. Conference to be held April 24-2- 5 Dear Editor: On April 1992; at and around Union High School, Roosevelt, Utah, there will be a life Skills Conference held for all Basin residents. The conference will be sponsored by the school district and various other private and public sponsors. The conference will be patterned after the Life Stills Conference held in the Salt Palace, and sponsored by the Utah Federation for Drug Free Youth. Very few basin residents have the opportunity to attend the conference in Salt Lake. Everyone could benefit from the workshops taught there. This is why we an going to bring the conference to the 24-2- 5, 7 s from eating habits. Speaking of making my life less stressful, I am going to learn to quit procrastinating. Whenever I leave work, whether it be for the paper, the house, or church, to the last minute, I get extremely stressed. I think I probably need to learn to manage my time a lot better. One find New Years Resolution is to promise to take more time for myself. I am going to take some time out for myself, no matter how many other things need to be done. It seems like theres not enough hours in a day to get everything done and the things I enjoy doing are usually thrown by the wayside. There it is. My New Years Resolutions in blade and white. Lets hope this will help my stay committed to my resolutions. I guess well find out how I did next year. 789-563- 5. Zobells express their appreciation Rural Utah supports legislation pari-mutu- - el |
