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Show Page 2 August 24. 1993 Editorial iOintah Basin Standard 1 The Washington Name Game Guest editorial by Jack Fans, President of the National Federation of men and women. Independent Business, representing over 600 ,000 small-busine- Taxes are taxes. Spending is spending. Debt is debt So why does our political leadership persist in playing the Washington Name Game? The American people arentstupid. They know a pig in a poke when they hear it squeal. Labelling a tax revenue enhancement is more than playing word games, its deceptive. Calling a health insurance levy a premium doesnt change its true nature. Its still a tax. We can handle it Washington. Just tell it like it is. Heres another good one: The Workplace Fairness Act Now that sounds nice. Fairness in the workplace. Who could be against it...but what is it really? Its nothing more than a raw attempt although sweetly packaged, to put more muscle in the strong arm of labor union leaders. Plain and simple. Since 1935, American workers have had the legal right under the National Labor Relations Act to strike over wages and benefits. At the same time, employers have a legal right to keep their businesses operating by hiring replacements for those on strike. Heres where the Workplace If name. Fairness Act belies its passed, this legislation would virtually shutdown small businesses that were struck because it would deny their right to permanently replace those on strike. Plus, any small firms in the community-restaura- nts, suppliers, service companies and the like would also suffer when a business nearby is held hostage under these terms. This is fairness? If several key workers strike and employers cant promise permanent jobs to replacement workers, the businesss ability to survive is dangerously so-call- ed labor-intensi- ve ss weakened. Labor unions may claim theyre con- cerned with the balance in the workplace, but what they re really after is regaining tire power they lost over the past two decades. Why? Because as businesses respond to forces by increasing wages and improving benefits, they are making unions obsolete. Our Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, has said, We cannot afford to limit American competitiveness by any practices that inspire workers and managers to work at cross purposes. What will make us most competitive is a dedicated an innovative workforce-a- nd this requires a partnership between workers and employers, predicated on teamwork and mutual respect Secretary Reich is a gracious person-intellig- ent and articulate. He really believes in what hes doing. We had breakfast the other day, and he explained what he wants to accomplish. I agree with him that America cannot afford to limit competitiveness and that we must have a dedicated and innovative workforce founded on cooperation between workers and employers. I disagree with him that the way to do this is by giving labor unions more control. e, At least he and I are talking, about our difference and thats one step toward fairness. Now if we can just get the Washington political leadership to stop playing name games, everyone can communicate better. Until then, I suggest Congress put a true label on the Workplace Fairness Act. My suggestion is to call it what it really is-- the Give Unions More Power Act. frec-mark- et the blocks is to collect harvest data which is important far future management decisions and to perform law enforcement compliance checks. Hunters and anglers are encouraged to read tha proclamations thoroughly to ensure understanding of the rules and regulations. PTodamatians may be obtained free of charge where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Tha division would like to thank sportsman in advance for their patience and cooperation during thsss roadblocks. face-to-fac- Comments made on recent car show To the Uintah Basin Rod lc Custom Car Chib and all its sponsors wo would like to ssyRthank you." You havo a beautifiil park, and your car dub did an excellent car show. victuals TbaU the merchants who donated prizes or awards ws also say "thank you," and you will bo remembered with our business. Roosevelt can boast of a "good time andi enforced by the city inspector and Beverly and Ellen Rawlings for not pit neighbor against neighbor. their hard work. The story in the paper is not as I was under the impression that the dty council news should be, it happened. Tom Galinsld, who purchased the written as it happened.' Factual had by all at the 93 Car Showf lots from the and on the spot reporting, no infested Thank you. Hancock Subdivision owners told the interview later. Sincerely, The next day the dty workers city council he cannot sell the lots Roger and Elaine Graham he has unless the vacant lots and cut weeds that won on the dty Rangely, Colorado junk cars of the homeowners are streets in the area. I appreciated cleaned up. Mr. Golinnkii lots are that. "THATS THE BEST OF THE looking great He has worked STORY." I want to remind the Roosevelt Hyton Daze Is diligently ai many other homeowndtixens that there is an upcoming ers. Dan and Dorothy McKowen wrote election, and we need a change. Marion A. Behunin a "To Whom This Concern" stating . . EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah Basin and encounei opinion! from in the fora of letters to the editor. f be utilized lo express opinion! or i. to highlight outnindiinevicB of an individual or orjanizauoa, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letten may not be naed to replace advertisements or Cards of Thanks, or to lid ipattiori, participant! or contributon toapaiticulir event orpuipon. Letten will be published unleu they contain libeloos or defamatory ratomenti. We reserve the right to withhold a name by request if the nature of the letter ie positive, and to edit letters. All letten must be typed or legibly written, signed and include name, addien and phone number of the author. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S. 200 E, Roosevek, y Utah, 84066 by the published deadline Fridays at S pun.). All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. Sua-ilcom- es (nor-mafl- Behunin comments on recent story Dear Editor: Roosevelt City resident! please refer to page 16 of the Uintah Basin Standard for August 17, 1993. Yen, I confronted the Roosevelt City Council member with our weed problem in our area. Im proud to ay I had guts enough to stand up for what I believe and that is that should be the city ordinance 83-1- 68 . their feelings about the situation in our area. None of this was reported Concerned parent in the story. My grandson, Josh six the Shipley Behunin, pulled comments on Incident samples of the noxious weeds, and This is an open letter to the he sneezed all the way to city residents of Duchesne (Sty. After a council. with my daughter The reporter of this story said recent experience Duchesne at the pool, in swimming Brad Hancock, city administrator, told the council that the city by ambulance to the Duchesne doesnt have the manpower to write Hospital. Duchesne Cfty has County letters to every owner of the propmo that they have no informed erty with the weed problem. I imnmnos that will cover the expense never heard Mr. Hancock say that not at fruit. My in the meeting. If I had heard him since they were fell from halfway up the daughter say that, I would of been on my tepe to the high dive because there feet and challenged him, as two no ie coating on the steps, years ago I offered to addressTH and protective wet feet slipped daughter's my the letters free of charge at my metal. wet on the home. None of the four male In my opinion, signs should be council members (Golf Advocates) installed stating "ENTER AT YOUR came forward with any suggestions RISK." OWN as how to conquer the weed probA concerned parent, lem. Beverly Hansen was the only Debby Ivie one that came out with some concrete suggestions. I commended Shiflett, White "Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Second CUss poae paid at Rooaevek, UUh 2615. 200 &, Roosevelt, Utah S4066-310- 9 Published weekly POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Ihe Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 &, Roosevek, Uuh 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 un. to 1 00 pun Monday, 9:00 us. to 5 OO pra. Tuesday lira Friday. Fu: Phone DEADLINES: Rr all News, Legal Noticies, Classifieds, A Adveitisini, the Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. EDITOR: Mike Ross PUBLISHER: Craig Ashby OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy Womack ADVERTISING: Cnig Ashby PRODUCTION: Writers; Karta Cos, Aldoo Rachels and Delyse Addley. CVLrtto Ashby, Cindy Beta, Jesuit Thompson, Bonnie Panish, Robia Taylor Production CORRESPONDENTS: ARCADIA - Evelyn Q ROOSEVELT ; ALTAMONT - Naomi Maxficld454-320HANNA - Tracy BLUEBELL - Sham Lee Loertsdier MONTWELL - Nola Nelson Robots S48-5- 4 17; LAPOINT - Marieaa McClure NEOLA - Zola spencer MYTON ; TRIDELL - Loma McKee DUCHESNE - Orinda Gee WHITEROCKES - Virginia Ferguson 646-90- 0) (USPS 722-41- ' 7; -- 454-397- 6; 646-333- 3; 247-237- 5; 353-454- 4; 353-452- 8; -- 247-235- 353-458- 4; extend gratitude Dear Editor On August 5 me and a good friend of mine entered the Walleye Classic Tournament at Starvation Reservoir. It was the first one that ire have ever entered, and it was vaiy enjoyable. Ws would like to thank tha people at the Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce who put on this tournament because they did an outstanding job. Ws would also bks to thank all the sponsors efths tournament and Iso the parkservics at Starvation and Starvation Marina. Thanks. Raymond Shiflett Dan Whits I I I I I Zi pf4 Csik or Cheek only, Sorry No Ckargu I - vohmtMtt Dear Editor I would like to taka tha time and thank everyone who helped and donated to tha Myton Daze Celebration. A big thank you should go to Lisa Betts because without her services, the celebration would have been a big disaster. Keep up ths good work Use! Thanks goes to Sheila Bird fer all the time and effort put into tha softball tournaments. I would also like to thank all tha sponsors (Tsrri and Leon Roes and tha OTOriacoIl Radio Company for donating ths money far the sound system and trophies) of the talent contest. Without them we could have never had the contest Also a big thanks to Donna Crapo and Larry Dya for the Little Miss Myton Pageant Donna, you did a wondsrfel jobths girls really had a lot of flu. Thank you Mayor Dye fer driving the car in the parade for the girls. I really eqjowed tha celebration this yaar and I hope next year aa is - Roadblocks to be held The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding roadblocks throughout the fell hunting seasons. These roadblocks will be held at strategic locations along secondary roads. Tha purpose for - 1230 p.m. Lunch. :15 p.m. Cleik business. 2:00 p.m. Jack Wood Planning Commission appointment -- Tabiona. 230p.m. Public hearing for a two and a half acre zone change for Lee 1 - Dahl. 3:00 p.m. Assessor Garff approvals. - Board of Equalization adjustments and . 330 p.m. And any other matters that may come before the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners of Duchesne County, Utah, will meet in regular public session every Wednesday 930 a.m. to 430 p.m. in the Commission Board Room. Tentative Agenda courtesy of County Clerk Pat Stratton. BLM reDOltS Wildfire threat diminishes The Bureau of Land Manage- ment reports ths threat posed by tha Rupis wildfire on the Diamond Mountidn Plateau is diminishing. Tha Rupis fire is now estimated at 800 acres, revised down from earlier estimates of 600 acres. It is located 28 miles northeast of Vernal, two miles inside the Utah state line. The fire began in mid-- . afternoon Wednesday, August 18. At that time fire engine craws were blacklining the outer limits of a prescribed burn planned for later this fell or early next spring. A d blackline is e area burned at the desired perimeter of a fire. With tha feels at the outer odge of ths stm already burned, tha interior fire can no longer advance past the blacklint. The objective of the propoeed prescribed burn is to remove decadent sagebrush ' end scans pinyon-junipgrowth in order to increase forage availsignificantly able for wildlife and livestock. hand-torche- er fen. Thank you, Lorris ODriscoll 14-1- 731-263- 4: 6iikcarlnlnn Dofea Please note that the following agenda is tentative due to Press schedules at the Uintah Basin Standard. Because of publication deadlines, some agenda items may not appear. WEDNESDAY August 25, 1993 . 9:00 a.m. Roll call, prayer, reading of minutes. 930 a.m. Road matters Leon RDingim. ers, 10:30 a.m tax adjustments. 1 1 :00 a.m. Executive session Btigation with Herb Gillespie. 1 1 30 a.m. Firemens Insurance presentation Georg Adams. Auditor-Vouch- so-call- ed 20-so- Duchesne County Commission Roosevelt court will be host to grand jury As three BLM firs engines and crews were an the scene, establish- ing a blackline, an intense "dust devil" entered the flame area and carried burning feels up the mountain, spreading the fire beyond control Late in tha afternoon of August 18 three fire retardant aircraft wars dispatched to ths fire, as were two additional firs engines from ths Ashfry National Forest Ths ring of August 18 a 20 interagency fire crew was dispatched to tha scene and a second 20 person firs crew was scheduled to arrive at 9 KM) am. Thursday, August 19. Tha fire i burning on BLM administered land and soma private land. There are some private cabins in ths general area, but none are expected to be threatened. The fire has burned the prime feels and has now reached an area of rocky, scattered feel. No containment or control time is available. L 4:00 pm, Brigham City District Court, First District; Tuesday, January 11, 1994, 9:00 am. to 4K)0 - pm, Fillmore District Court, Fourth District; Tuesday, May 10, 1994, 9 KM) am. to 4:00 p.m, Roosevelt District Court, Eighth District; Tuesday, October 11, 1994, 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm, Farmington District Court, Second District; Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 9:00 am. to 4:00 p.m, Kanab District Court, Sixth District; Tuesday, Mqy 9, 1995, 9:00 un. to 4:00 p m, Moab District Court, Seventh' District; Tuesday, October 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. to 4KM) pm. Salt Lake District Court, Third District; and Tuesday, January 9, 1996, a.m. to 4:00 p.m, St Georgs District Court, Fifth District Individuals who would like to testify before ths panel ofJudges on a scheduled date need to contact either the clerk of tha court in the scheduled judicial district or Myron t K. court adminisone week prim to least at trator, ths scheduled date for an appointment: Administrative Office of the Courts, 230 South 500 East, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102; . Tha legislature in its 1990 session passed Senate Bill 27 entitled "Grand Jury Reform." This bill amended chapter 10 of tha Utah Coda of Criminal Procedure. Under the new law, a panel of Judges selected from throughout the state will hold hearings in each judicial district every three years to determine if a grand juiy needs to be summoned based upon criminal activity. Tha Attorney General, a county attorney, or special prosecutor appointed under U.CA. can alao present evidence to the panel of Judges based upon criminal activity to summon a grand Jury. Tha panel of judges will hear in secret all persons claiming information Justifying ths calling of a grand jury. All persons appearing shall be placed under oath and 77-10a- -l hall be examined by the panel of Judges. The purpose of the hearing is for ths Judges to receive testimony to determine if reasonable cause exists for calling a grand jury. Persona appearing to testily claiming information justifying the calling of a grand jury should be prepared to give evidence in support of such claims. In this regard, persons considering appearing to testify should bear in mind that it is not ths puTpoaa of the hearing to hear and consider controversies between individual partial. If a grand jury is summoned, ths jurors may be drawn from the state at. large or any judicial district within tits state. Tha grand jury schedule for the next three years is as follows: Tuesday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. to . 9.-0-0 March,-distric- (801) 578-380- 0. |