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Show Bure 2 - November 16. 1993 Uintah Basin Standard New Memorial Makes November THERE AIN'T 11 'ROUNO THIS TOWN, Extraordinary pss): the courthouse will stand with the Doughboy Statue, guarding the entrance to the Uintah County Courthouse in Vernal. Speeches by war veterans relayed the misery and turmoil of war as well as the thrill of victory for freedom and other virtuous causes. Surrounding each war memorial are red bricks, available for purchase by anyone interested. Even a couple of youngsters caught the veterans spirit as they gathered enough pop cans to purchase two $3 bricks. Uintah Basin residents as well as visiting Americans from all over the United States will appreciate the efforts of the many volunteers who provided a way for the rest of us to appreciate the great sacrifice, even death, of many of our relatives and friends, enabling us to have what we do today. Thank you to the Halls and many other participants in the organization and unveiling of the new Veteran's War Memorial! Atprecisely 11:11 on November 11(11 11), Uintah Basin residents celebrated Veteran's Day with a spectacular unveiling of the new Veteran's War Memorial, complete with appearances and speeches from top local and state leaders. Among the many who should be commended for their volunteer work and patriotic enthusiasm. Commander Duane Hall, Vernal VFW 5560, and his wife Merlene, stand heads and shoulders above the rest After two years of planning and organising, Commander Hall and many veterans like him, saw their dreams come true when five large granite memorials were revealed depicting the Vietnam War, Korean Conflict, Operation Desert Storm and World War II, with the center piece depicting each branch of the United States military. Each memorial holding the engraved names of those who died in their countrys service. The new additions to the front yard of Senate filibuster stops Babbitt Public perception attitudes toward Alzheimers disease In September of 1993, Keegan Research Associates, Inc., a New York-base- survey d research Arm, designed and executed a national prqjectable survey of 1008 adult Americana to determine their awareness, attitudes and opinions on the topic ofAlzheimers disease. The study was sponsored by the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF). Nearly all adult Americans (97) have heard of Alzheimer1! disease, and two in three respondents (64) say they have recently read or heard some type of information about the illness (with references to new drugs andor medications to treat the disease the most common). Forty-si- x percent of respondents who have recently read or heard something about the disease dted television news or programs as the source, while 31 mentioned newspaper articles. However, while awareness of the disease is quite widespread, familiarity with Alzheimers disease (defined as causes, symptoms, prevention andor treatments) lags in comparison. Just 15 of the American public say they are "very familiar with Alzheimers disease, while 46 claim they are "somewhat familiar." In contrast, considerably larger numbers of respondents say they are "very familiar" with cancer (53), AIDS (44), heart disease (38), and diabetes - (38). A majority (55) of survey participants say they personally know someone who has or had Alzheimers disease, with the figure for respondents over 45 years of age rising to 64. The relationship most commonly acknowledged is a friend with the of disease,- mentioned by 42 who know respondents personally someone affected, followed by a grandparent, dted by 15 of survey respondents. Survey respondents show only - limited concern that they themselves may develop Alzheimers at some point during their lifetimes. Only 12 of the survey population say they are "very concerned" about this prospect, with an additional 26 "somewhat concerned." Women, however, are considerably more likely than men to be at least "somewhat concerned" about developing Alzheimers during their lifetimes (44 versus 31). Respondents, however, show higher levels of concern when the scope of the question about developing Alzheimers is broadened. A majority (63) of those surveyed say are at least "somewhat concerned" that a loved one or family member might develop the disease in the future, with respondents over 60 years of age showing the highest level of concern. Respondents who said they were concerned about this possibility were asked who in fact they were was menthinking tioned most often, volunteered by of concerned respondents, 39 followed by father1 (22) and spouse (11). In addition, for each person mentioned, respondents were asked the likelihood that they themselves would be the primary caregiver if Alzheimers were to strike someone they were concerned about With respect to assuming a caregiver role for a parent, there is a substantial gender gap, which parallels caregiver status and numbers in the real world. Only 41 of men sqy they would be "very likely" to be the primary caregiver in the event that their mothers were afflicted with Alzheimeria, and 38 said they would be the primary caregivers to their fathers, compared to 59 of women who said they would assume that role far their mothers and 54 who said it would be "very likely" that they would be the primary caregiver for their spouse. Even when given the adult ther - "Tlintah Basin Standard Inc. 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Put another way, just 2 of the entire survey population gave a figure dosp enough to be considered a "correct" do know, answer. Americans however, that Alzheimers disease receives fewer federal research funds than diseases like cancer or AIDS, (84 of respondents surveyed say that this in fact is the case). In addition, 61 of the public say that it is "very important" that our country increase its funding for research to find treatment! and a cure for Alzheimers disease. Respondents an split when asked to estimate how serious a problem Alzheimers will be at the beginning of the 21st century, compared to today. 37 of survey participants claim Alzheimers will be a more serious problem at that time, primarily citing the aging population as their rational. In contrast, 34 say that Alzheimers will be a less serious problem 10 or 15 years from now, optimistic that more research, effective treatments and perhaps a cure will be available to combat tbs disease. 25 of the public thinks Alzheimers will be just as serious future a problem in the short-teras it is today. The public appears to be regarding some baric facts about Alzheimers disease, such as the disease does not exclusively trike people over 60, that there currently arent any effective treatments, that in some cases the disease can be inherited, and that once stricken, there is no possibility of an Alzheimers "remission." m well-inform- Rising grazing fees a pastime, for now By Mike Rost Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Bennett, along with otherWast-esenators, were successful in pushing their filibuster in an effort to halt the proposed hikes in grazing fees from Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt. Babbitt withdraw hie proposition to from hie department on Tuesday realizing the affiliation Bob of Oklahoma, people who are in the pockets ofradical environmentalists. Critics say Babbitts withdrawal may be worse for Westerners as he may retaliate by reverting beck to the original proposal unveiled beck Included an inin August-whi-ch crease in grazing fees from the current $1.86 per animal unit month to $4.28 well above the compromised $3.45 that Senator Harry Reid negotiated in conference committee last month. In light of Babbitts retaliation, a hint of conciliation showed as d there wae talk of a fee Bystem that would enable small ranchers to retain their livelihoods. The withdrawal of Babbitt will force him to head West in search of support from Westerners. Babbitt is also expected to hit up Senate and House committees for their two-tiere- support Roosevelt announces winter water policy Commission il J .s1 A" IK lV f 't Roosevelt City is again incorporating a "Winter Water Policy to assist city residents when asked to leave their water running by a City Water Employee, or when the determination is made by the city resident to leave their water running to prevent freeze-u- p. Rooeevelt City will reduce or forgive excessive (over 48,000 gallons) water overaga when the meters are read in the spring, however, it is the responsibility of city residents to call Roosevelt City and request that their name ba put on the Winter Water list, in order to be included in the program. According to tha "Winter Water Policy" tiia amount of overage that will be forgiven, providing you are on the Winter Water List, will be 80.000 gallons. Usage over the 80.000 gallon limit will be billed to the water subscriber unless it is determined by the Roosevelt City Water Master that a larger stream was necessary to keep from freezing the line. The 80,000 gallons in equivalent to a 116" stream. In order to receive the allowed 80.000 gallon overage in the spring, city residents must have their name on the Winter Water List They may do this by calling the City Office at 722-500- 1. Marijuana grower faced other charges Eric C. Harness, age 55, has entered a guilty plea to two federal misdemeanor charges. Mr. Herness was arrested in early fall and charged with cultivation and distribution of a controlled specifically with raising marijuana on an island on the Groan River in the Moonshine Bottoms area. The island had over The public also generally underes500 growing marijuana plants. timates the percentage of Alz- Harness was also charged with heimers patients living at home, failure to purchase a state tax rather than in hospitals, nursing stamp. homes or other facilities. Nearly two When federal law enforcement in three (65) of survey participants gents visited the rite adjacent to said either "ten," "thirty," or Tifty the island growing spot, they found percent of Alzheimer's patients live evidence that Hernees had far same at home. Just 19 of the survey time resided on federal lands population chose the correct figure, without a permit and that ha had "seventy percent. "junkad tha area" with trash and In addition, survey participants debris. take perhaps too benign a view of It was decided that tha felony Alzheimers disease as a potential chargee of cultivation and distribukiller. Ten percent of respondents tion of a controlled substance and said that Alzheimer's is never fatal, failure to obtain state tax stamp while a plurality 38 answered that would be prosecuted by the state. the disease ii only "sometimes" fatal. However, federal misdemeanor 17 said Alzheimers is often fatal, charges of "improper disposal" and while just a little over one in four "occupancy trespass" would also be (26) answered correctly, that the imposed. On November 1, 1993, Harness disease always leads to death. entered a plea of guilty on tha two But perhaps the general public federal charges of improper disposhows the greatest difference al and unauthorized use. Harness between perception and reality Mr. Anderton, and tha when asked to determine the lawyer, government official, attending occurrence of Alzheimer's disease Special Agent Rudy G. Maudlin, in the segment of the nations population that is 85 (and moat disturbing) figure of one years of age or older. When given in two people 85 and rider currentfour choices of rates for incidence of ly afflicted with tha disease. Alzheimers in this age category, For more information from this 32 of respondents chose one in survey, please cell Kathy Baumann five people affected, 32 picked one or Erin Conners at the American in ten, and 23 opted for one in 20 Health Assistance Foundation, affected. Only five percent of the (SOI) or Kaagan Resurvey population chose the largest search Associates, (212) rapidly-growin- against the grazing stipulations was too powerful. But for both sides, the fight has only begun. "We intend to move forward with regulatory proposal to bring about range reform, Babbitt aaid in a Salt Lake Tribune article. Senator Hatch vowed to protect the West by "trying to talk sense to Babbitt" but said it would be difficult became Babbitt has favor with House Democrats George Miller ofCalifornia and Mike Synar ed mads recommendations as to the sentence. Tha government did not seek restitution or renunciation from tiie defendant In accordance with the rocom- - to review 1994 Budget ByMiluRou This Wednesday, November 17, during Commissioners meeting, County Auditor Diane Freston will present to Duchesne County the Tentative 1994 Duchesne County Budget "The public will be able to receive copies or review the budget after Wednesday, said Froston. Commissioners have scheduled December8; 1993 for the 1994 Budget hearing and are expected to adopt the possibly-revise- d budget December 15. See next weeks Standard for further details on tho 1994 Duchesne County Budget rs mendations, Hernese was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail with credit for days already served. In December, Hernees feces sentencing on state felony charges. nib-stanc- e, g 948-324- 4, 246-355- 1. Duchesne County Commission 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, NOVEMBER 17, 1993 ment regarding paid royafties. 1030 a.m. Discuss and planRS2477 Rights of Way 1 1 :00 a.m. Auditor-Vouctax adjustments, finances. her, 30 am of 1994 Tentative Budget for adoption. 12:00 p.m. Lunch. val of Horrocks Engineering payment schedule 1 :1 5 p.m. 33. 1 30 p.m. Appointments to the Upper Country Improvement District Water Board. 2:00 p.m. James Teton and Dave Venier, Auditor and Assessor-Prope- rty tax adjustment administration, board of equalization, tax relief and exemptions. tax adjustment. 230 p.m. Jean MuBins-Tra- vd Tami 3:00 p.m. Aging director, expenses and rental of the Blue Building. rty tax consideration. 330 pm Verna 4:00 pm Discussion of the possible formation od a special district for Solid Waste Collection. 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. Stratton. of Clerk Pat Tentative Agenda courtesy County 11 Auditor-Presenta- tion Clerk-Appro- Imiay-Prop- erty Allred-Prope- |