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Show I Page 2 - November 2. 1993 Editorial Uintah Basin Standard Hazing happens-b- ut should parents condone it? The unfortunate hazing incident and subsequent events that led to the canceling of Skyview High School Football in Smithfield, Utah can be a source of schooling for all of us. To deny the fact that hazing" does not happen, even in Duchesne County, would be like refusing to believe that local students in our never ditch classes. It happens-ev- en schools. The school board may have ruled in such a harsh manner towards Skyview High School for purposes of sending a message that extreme behavior, although done in if such activity fun, is not acceptable-ev- en has been a tradition throughout the years. More importantly, not only did the Skyview student body realize the impact of the acts conducted by the football team, but parents of the players learned that there is a line drawn where fun doers can go to far. The 17 year-ol- d boy who was taped in naked to a towel rack the football locker room and was further humiliated by teammates dragging his homecoming date into the room for acloser look. Togetherwith his parents, the issue was brought before the school board and the ensuing decision to cancel the remainder of the football season was made. Kids were distraught. Parents were amazed. How could they end my sons football season and possible career? They were just having fun! And as if nothing had ever happened, some parents and even the coach condoned the incident, keeping one eye closed to the episode and the othereye open for the future of the football team. Kids will be kids. They will sometimes step over the line of what is correct and appropriate. But what kind of message do we send to our children and society when parents condone or look the other way when such behavior takes place? Perhaps if parents would have at least acknowledged that an injustice had been committed, or demanded their kids be responsible for their actions, the penalty against their children may not have been so severe. Parents must lead the way in teaching their children accountability. Not only concerning hazing incidents, but other activities their children are involved in. It shouldt be the job of the school board. Our kids will learn responsibility when adults become responsible parents. Hazing does happen. But children cannot be expected to conduct themselves in a respectable fashion if their parents condone it, or other similar activities. r.t. , Moon Lake pledges support for EMF research Friday it pledge of financial of Moon Lake, commented, port for a national program to find "Through its voluntary pledge of out whether health is harmed by support, the Cooperative join a sup- electric and magnetic fields from appliances, power lines, and other sources. local purchasing policy, personnel policy, and others. Even the School board wasasked to tell students and parents what the board expected of them. The STUDENT-PARENPOLICY GUIDE was adopted last year. The UCCC has been discontinued because of lack of financial support, but the spirit of the silent majority still is being felt throughout Uintah County. We now have a County Commission who are dedicated to an open door policy to listen to all concerns before decisions are made. After public hearings, exhaustive research, and with the best interest of Uintah County citizen decisions are made. There are still differences but each commissioner has their areas of responsibility and recommendations to save tax dollars and gives the service the public needs. The school board is beginning to realise the "Executive Sessions does promote trust in our public school Administration even if it is in accordance to the law. Uintah County is a GREAT PLACE to live and raise our children and grand children. Hyrum C. Toone Silent majority Dmu-Editor- : It is good to hear the voice of the silent majority being listened to by our dedicated elected officials who are doing what we would do if you or I voluntarily accepted their position. Several yean ago when the silent majority wanted a forum to voice their concerns Neal Dommgard, Commission Chairman, Approved an Ordinance Duchesne County Commission n Sa 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. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1993 :00 p.m. --- 4:00 p.m. Auditor Diane Freston Budget work of 4:00 p.m. the Duchesne County of(wo chapters History book and review and approval of past meeting's min-The Board of County Commissioners of Duchesne County, Utah, will meet in regular public session every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Board Room. Tentative Agenda courtesy of County Clerk Pat Stratton. 1 Clerk-Submis- sion Annual seminar series at Utah State University Utah State Universitys Partners in Business program offers a n of issues from todays business world through its annual cross-sectio- Microloans for small businesses in Utah (8-18-8- 5) to organise the Uintah Small or start-u- p businesses in ing through the Small Business County Community Council to let rural and urban Utah will receive a Administration. the people express their concerns in the arm through a "Any Utah business is eligible' 'and feelings about issues before Microloan Fund Program to be for a Microloan, Snow said. "Our nw unbusinesslike decisions operation administered through the Utah goal at UTFC is to create more and of the county. Finance Technology Corporation better jobs and to increase Utahs Nyle Bigelow, Commission (UTFC). tax base. came and sponChairman, along sored many good business pracUTFC Chairman of the Board UTFC ia gap financinginatitu-tio- n tices and Ordinances which saved Karl Snowmade the announcement with tite goal of leading Utah tax dollars, 40 hour work week. following final approval ofthe fund- economically and technologically into the 21st century. 750-00- 0 'Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Second Osu pottage paid at Roosevelt, Utah 261 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send addreii changes to the Uintah Birin Standaid at 26S S. 200 R, Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 1:00 am. to 1:00 pm Monday, 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Tbcsday diru Friday. (USPS 646-90- ftbliilied weekly Phone Fax: 722-414- 0 DEADLINES: For all Newi, Legal Noriciei, Qassificds, A Advertising, the Deadline is Thursday at 5 pm. 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T EDITORS NOTE: The Uinuh Buin Son-Ur- d welcomes and cncounfei opinions from leaden in the fonn of letten to die editor. Letlen may be utilized to express opinioni or coimicnU, to hiMighoutstinding service of an individual or organization, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letlen may not be used to replace advertisements or Chids of Thanks, or to list sponsors, partidpanu or cantributon to a particular event or purpose. Letten will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withhold a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive, and to edit letters. All letten must be typed or legibly written, signed and include name, address and phonenumber' of the author. Letlen may be submitted to the Standard office at 26S S. 200 R, Roosevelt, Utah, S4066 by the published deadline (normally Fridays at S pun.). All letlen become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. Grand J. Earl, General manager Moon Lake Electric announced The Microloan Fund Program was signed into law in 1991, under the jurisdiction of the Small Business Administration. Its purpose ia to assist worthy entrepreneurs with defined business plane. "Weintend to loan approximately $200,000 the first year of the program, Don Welty, executive director of UTFC, said. We also will offer funds for technical support with each loan, which will be particularly helpfiil to small busi- - seminar aeries. Topics cover seven iff the most significant areas and concerns of management The con- cepts presented in each seminar are updated each year to reflect the changing world in which we live and work. Banking, November 18, 1993 The 24th Annual Intermountain Banking Seminar will discuss current financial issues and their impact on financial institutions not but specifically only nation-wid- e, on Intermountain banks as well. Keynote presentations will ad- dress successful management and leadership philosophies and principles, and the correlations between tiif current statue of the economy and financial intermediation. The traditional Executive Forum will focus on the timely subject of the economic outlook and its possible implications on the fixture of the banking industry. Presenters at the seminar will include: Michael J. Boskin, Past Chairman, Presidents Council Eco Each loan has a term, with a 9 to 1 1 percent interest rate. Loan amounts will vary from $1,000 to $25,000, and a one percent loan origination fee will be charged. ar "All loam require collateral and we have a 90 to 95 percent success rate on loan repayment,Welty said. "Most ofourclientshave good credit, but no track record. These are not marginal loans. ndn-prof- ar nomic Adviears;ThomaeP.Marrie, Executive VP, First Interstate Bancorp; and Anat Bird, Director and Author, BDO Seidman 18. Topics will include perspectives on the world economic slowdown, economic and government policy challenges for the banking industry, and "supercommunity banking. Human Resources, December 1993 The 11th Annual Human Resources Seminar will help business professionals develop in their personnel the skills necessary in todays highly com petitivemarketplac and will foster interaction with other 1-- 2, human resource professionals through a combination of keynote presentations and highly interactive and informative workshops designed to stimulate ideas for solutions to common problems and challenges facing the business world. Speakers will include Michael Gerber, CEO, Gerber Business Development Carp.; Harold W. Berlingame, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, AT&T; and Marianna Nunes, a professional speaker on the subject of humor in the workplace. The theme of the seminar ia "Riding the Crest of Change in Human Resources. Basin West 2CfOO: Second Thursday of month. Next meeting: Novem-- ber 11: 12:00 Noon. Contact Area Chamber of Commerce for RSVP ). Duchesne County Commission: Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:00-4:0- 0 Roosevelt line p.m. Roosevelt City Council: Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. 1 . Duchesne City Council: Second, fourth Tuesdays. Next meetin- gOctober 12. Altamont Town Council: Second Thursday. Next meeting-Novem-ber (722-4598- 722-399- 7. 5; 722-500- 738-246- 4. 11.454-346- 9. Myton City Council: Second Thursday. Next 11. meeting-Novem- ber 722-271- 1. Ballard City Council: Second, fourth Tuesdays. Next 9. 722-339- meeting-Novem- ber 3. crease understanding of EMF. Moon Lakes contribution to the national effort will be based on kilowatt-hou- r sales. The p has pledged to contribute to the campaign for the foil five years of the program, 'Die nations 950 rural electric share of the five-yeprogram is $2.1 million. Bab Bergland, Executive Vice President of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, of which Moon Lake is a member, called Moon Lakes financial support a vital step toward addressing questions about EMF for the benefit of the 25 million rural electric consumers in 46 states. Bergland said, People want to know more about whether EMF affects health. Week arethat desire for more information and thats electric syswhy consumer-owne- d tems are such strong supporters of the new Federal program. We need the best research available to find answers toEMF, and to explain the results to the public. Co-o- 1993-199- 7. co-o- ps ar Jeffries on alliance By Cheryl Mecham Ducheane County Hospital Administrator John R. Jeffries racently spent hours working with an alliance composed ofhealth cars professionals by invitation of Governor Leavitt It was the work of the alliance to make recommendations in support of rural health care fadlitiaa. The proposals ths alliancs mads want into a prtliminary report by ths Utah Health Can Options Commit-,tea group established by the 1993 Utah Legislature and appointed by Governor Leavitt The report suggests three options to reform the Utah health cars system and addresses issues that relate to all three of the options. The report is available for review from county derki and public and academic libraries. e, Roosevelt man found not guilty By Mika Sou A Rooeevelt man was found not guilty in Eighth District Court last numth, having been charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Charles Wesley Wilson, 44, Roosevelt, was arrested April 11, 1993 bv a Rooeevelt Police officer and subsequent charges were filed after healkgedly took out the security fence at Intermountain Farm-erRoosevelt, withhis vehicle, then left the scene of the incident Eighth District Court Judge John Anderson, after hearing testimony, found Wilson not guilty on all charges, September 27, 1993 in Rooeevelt Rooeevelt City attorney Craig Bunnell said the dty is considering appealing the ruling by Judge Anderson. a, Duchesne County School District Board: Second Thursday. Next 11 meeting-Novem- ber it UTFC, a government corporation, loans funds thatbanks and other financial institutions cannot provide. Loani arc available for both emerging andexpaiidingburi-nesses- , according to Welty. For further information, call five-ye- Your Right po Know-- - 738-243- five-ye- The National Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Information Program was created by the Federal Energy Policy Act of 1992. Under that law the Department of Energy will coordinate a program of research and information. The program charges the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences with the mqjor responsibility for EMF research projects. In addition to Federal matching fiinds, the program also receives funding from consumer-owne- d rural electric cooperatives, municipally-owne- d systems investor-owned utilities, and unrelated industries. This unique partnership between the Federal Government and private industry will support a comprehensive and coordi nated EMF research effort to in (meeting place not known), 722-210- 1. Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce: Board meeting, third ber 18. Public luncheon meetThursday. Next 4. ing, first Thursday. Next meeting-Novem- ber Moon Lake Electric Association meeting: Second, fourth Wednes10. days. Next meeting-NovemJohnson Water: First Thursday of each month. Next meeting-Novem4, at the Johnson Water District Building, west Highway 40. meeting-Novem- 722-459- 8. ber ber t i V |