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Show I November 17, 1992 - Page 9 K Xie Uintah Basin Standard - V - Seep Ridge Roosevelt, Vernal mayors give pros and cons to road Duchesne. By Aldon Rachele "A lot of people in Roosevelt would like to commute from Roosevelt to Moab. I would like to see it done. My major concern is that those people on a National Park One mayor is against the Seep Ridge Road through the Book Cliffs while another is for it, but with a few reservations. An 83 mile road tour might hit Arches National through the area has been proposed by the UintahGrand County Park and Canyonlands near Moab and then go onto Vernal to DinosSpecial Service districts. Approximately 100 citizens met during a aur National Park on their way to public hearing in Vernal, recently, Yellowstone in Wyoming," Ferguto agree or disagree with the Draft son said. Environmental Statement for the The Duchesne City Council is area, which was released some opposed to the road because of a time ago by the Bureau of Land loss of travelers along Indian Management Canyon. Currently tourists from The BLM recommended in the southern Utah travel through Draft Environmental Statement Price, over Indian Canyon, through that the existing road through the Duchesne and Roosevelt on their area, which is technically a way to the Dinosaur National Park be paved when funding is and Flaming Gorge. A road available. The study also menthrough the Book Cliffs would tioned low use and high wildlife reduce travel over Indian Canyon. kill. Ferguson added that some have Vernal Mayor Leonard Heeney , stated that a paved road could hurt said, "The Vernal City Council is hunting in the Book Cliffs. They supporting the road, but Im not. I fear it will be the beginning of an dont support it for economic end to the wild, untamed character reasons. We cant afford it even if of the Book Cliffs by severely we get it built. Uintah County wildlife and taking up a impacting would have to maintain it until the way. deal of winter and summer Written statements can be state blacktops it and takes over good Some are worried about to the Moab BLM Dissubmitted the road. The state has said it ' range. bucks, does and unborn fawns trict office until December 10. A would be three years before they killed every year. final public hearing is set for could get the job done." Funding being "I would personally like to see it ' November 17 in Moab. to build the road will come from (road paved) because there is a lot CIB (Community Impact Board) money that is split between seven counties. Many have seen the road as a way to attract tourists traveling through southern Utah and enable them to check out attractions in the Uintah Basin. "I don't think that many tourist would use the road. It wouldn't be The Duchesne District Invention Convention is Thursday, Novema plus for Vernal. It would take Duchesfrom Roosevelt ber and 19, at East Elementary in Roosevelt. Elementary students from away ne. They need to be considered throughout the district will display their inventions; an awards ceremony is scheduled for approximately 1 p.m. also," Mayor Heeney said. Roosevelt City Mayor Leonard Ferguson appeared to be in favor of commodities-Balla- rd the road as a new route to and from the Uintah Basin and wasnt Food commodities will be distributed to qualified individuals in the sure ifit would limit the number of Ballard area on Thursday, November 19, at the Ballard City buildtourists visiting Roosevelt and ing, from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Chris White, or Jim Baker, right-of-wa- y, EMPTY SHELVES MAKE EMPTY STOMACHS-B- ut these empty shelves at the Duchesne Will this if Food be soon, County Pantry year's Scouting for Food Drive is as successful as past years have been. Scouts throughout the area will be bringing bags to be filled with canned goods on Saturday, November 21. Food Pantry director Jeri Busha urges citizens of the area to remember these empty shelves, and the people you can help, when you fill your bag... , Survey preparations underway Educational Strategic Plan undergoing reorganization By Karla Cox most Members of the Duchesne District Strategic Planning Committee met en masse recently to reorganise their efforts and make final preparations for a public survey that will be conducted in the . district the. districts Strategic Planning effort began a year and a half ago with four main teams Curriculum, Finance, and Public Relations), team members and district officials believe that more can be accomplished now with a centralized team and various Additional Strategic Planning Team members are needed; county residents from all areas and from any occupation or interest are now being encouraged to volunteer and participate. Superintendent John Aland paints out that the process can continue successfully only if the essential "active and cooperative partnership of the home, school and community" that the mission statement highlights is in effect. Team members can participate in one or more areas of preference. Diving the recent meeting, areas of emphasis were narrowed to the While . (Self-estee- following seven: Facilities, Curricu- lum, Finance, Public Relations, EducaPersonnel, tion, and Student Services. These may eventually be combined or altered to better fit the needs of the district and its students. The Strategic Plans primary purpose is educational enhancement and improvement, through specific goals outlined when the effort began in June 1991. Teams have worked towards goals within their areas of emphasis that relate to the overall mission of the district: "To provide each student the opportunity to become a successful and responsible member of society through the acquisition of knowledge, values and skills." While meetings throughout the past year have resulted in various plans and actions from the four teams, perhaps most visible of their labors were the district employee and community meetings, held to provide information and obtain input on education issues. At the meetings, Strategic Planning Team members presented financial, curricular, and general information about the districts operation, and gave those who attended the opportunity to respond and voice their concerns. Multi-cultur- The district-wid- e al company who will provide the most thorough poll. Another mqjor step will follow the survey: a special vote, called a voted leeway, is planned for spring 1993. This vote will, give patrons the cost-effecti- opportunity to approve or disapprove a shift of educational funds from the capital outlay budget (where building bonds will retire at Altamont Elementary Schools) to the maintenance and operation budget (where money can be used to enhance teacher salaries). A funds shift from one budget to another cannot legally take place without voter consent. More information on the voted leeway will available after the survey. Food : 722-571-1, Street location By Aldon Rachele An offer of $45,000 to purchase old houses and property owned by Ida Phillips located on Main Street adjacent to the Uintah Basin Standard, was accepted by Roosevelt City during last weeks Council Meeting. Approximately, $50,000 consisting of a Community Development Block Grant and Redevelopment fluids will be used to acquire the property and take care of costs over the past few years. After 1 2 years Roosevelt City has finally cleared hurdles with state and federal officials to have the property and buildings removed from the National Historic Register. During the early history of Roosevelt City one of the buildings reportedly served as the first hospital in the 1-- area. Paperwork to have the buildings, which are in a decayed state and an . Phillips was notified last week of the Citys approval of her offer. In another matter, Lynn Snow, made a Utah Housing proposal to Roosevelt City in order to provide low income living quarters. Snow said that the proposal could enable Roosevelt City to improve areas near the City Complex, which is under construction. Under the plan the City would have to acquire property and then the homes would be constructed through the help of a low income housing tax credit A low income family or individual could live in the home with an option to buy after 15 years. The City would receive payment for its investment when the home was sold. "The City gets property tax, provides low income housing and cleans up an area. You can target a location and upgrade it," said Continued on page 16 d Pantry The Duchesne County Food Pantry, located at 10 E. 100 N. in Roosevelt, will also distribute commodities to qualified individuals, on Friday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday band meetings As a result of their organizational meeting last week, the Roosevelt Community Band will be meeting every Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the Union High band room. If you need more details, call Brad Collins, 353-4825. PTA Turkey Shoot The Duchesne Elementary PTA is sponsoring a turkey shoot oh Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m. at the Indian Canyon Rifle Range. Mens, womens, and childrens events will include BB gun to muzzle or loader competitions. For further information, call 738-260-7. 738-572-4, Seniors Thanksgiving dinner The Duchesne Senior Citizens will host a Thanksgiving dinner at the Duchesne Center on Thursday, November 19 at noon. If you are 6 so they can plan bringing a friend, call the Center at appropriately. A program will also be included. 738-596- Holly Fair NovemThe annual Lions Club Holly Fair is this weekend-Fridber 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. to 4 pun. Holiday gifts and goodies, as well as local entertainment will be part of the fiin at the skating rink near the Roosevelt Post Office. If you still need to sign up for booth space or would like to perform, or Scott Tom Nordstrom, contact: Les Bennett, ay, 722-265- Kowallis, DAV 8; 722-228- 3; 722-589- 0. outreach Disabled American Veterans in need of assistance with various requests should plan to meet with a department service officer on a.m. at the Roosevelt Job Service, Wednesday, November 18, or Thursday, November 19, 0 a.m. at the Ute Tribe Administration building in Ft. Duchesne. Turkey time! The annual Roosevelt Merchants Association Turkey Giveaway begins this Saturday, November 2 1, at the Twin Theatre parking lot, 1 p.m. Free turkeys will be given awsy each Saturday thereafter until December 19. Watch the Standard for future locations, or check with any local merchant. Color-keye- d tickets, available immediately prior to the drawing or at stores throughout town each week, will be given to adults only. random survey, intended to follow those public meetings, will further obtain public perceptions as to district education-i- d needs, as well as desired priorities and directions. The survey is also intended, says Superintendent Aland, to be a how of faith In district public opinion. "We want people to know we are listening." The survey will be conducted by a professional survey company sometime soon; a timetable has not yet been established, as district officials are attempting to select, from among bidders for the job, the 9. Commodities--Foo- Roosevelt City accepts offer to purchase old houses and land eyesore in the City, removed from the protected list resulted in approximately $3,000 in additional costa According to Carolyn Krissman of Roosevelt City an environmental assessment according to federal regulations had to be made and houses and property documented at a cost of $1,800. Photographs and measurements were taken and a permanent record made in order to gain permission from state and federal officials to tear' down the houses. "It wasn't economically feasible for Roosevelt City to restore the houses," said Krissman. Once all legal formalities are taken can of Roosevelt City will tear down tiie old buildings and make the area available for any business that might want to build at the Main Street location. The old homes an located between 200 and 300 South on Main Street. The owner Ida four-wheele- District Invention Convention the end of this year on East and 722-997- Main of countiy down there I would like to see. You cant take a regular car ,down there as it is now. The Book Cliffs aren't strictly for There are hundreds of miles of areas available for hunting," Ferguson said. Ferguson added, "The road wont go through Roosevelt, but it will benefit people who want to visit the Uintah Basin from down south and those from there to here (Uintah Basin). I would like to be the first one to use it. Tourism shouldnt be the only concern, and the road wont hurt the environment." The road would also provide access for oil companies wishing to develop tar sands in the PR Springs area. Currently a plant is located west of Vernal under the direction of Crown Oil. A refinery that can handle the tar sand oil is located in Fruita, Colorado. Some have stated that money would be better spent for basic health care and other items. Health care is important, but the money is earmarked for transportation and cant be spent in any other And Santas coming to town... Santas annual visit to Roosevelt is Friday, November 27, 1 p.m. at First Security Bank. A free childrens matinee, "All I Want for Christmas, will be shown at 10 a.m . at the Roosevelt Twin Theatre. Juat time for lunch in between... Meeting on Constitution FAIRY FEET?--Unio- n High Drama students Bcnji Stone, Ben Kettle, James Penfield, Charles Larsen, Amy Stone, and Tracy Luke don rather large footwear to enact "Prince Fairy Foot" for audiences of all ages as part of their Fairy Tale Theatre Friday and Saturday, November 20 and talc evening that 21, 7:30 p.m. at Union High. No admission will be charged for the three-fair- y will include nearly 100 student actors and actresses. UHS photo. Carter, author of "The Cancer Answer and a noted authority on the American constitution, will teach a seminar on that topic Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m. at the Moon Lake building in Roosevelt. Anyone interested is welcome; a fee will be charged at the door. For more information, contact Bobbi Winterton, A1 722-378- 7. |