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Show I' Page 10 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 1. 1994 sserajj Commission hopefuls give thumbs down to gov. change The two candidates running for tha opan aeat on tha Duchaana County Commission hava ona thing in common - they an both against tha propoeed change in county government. Republican John Swasey, and Democrat Ernest Cards, both voice strong opposition to changing tha commiaaion current form of county government to the propoeed county coundlmanager form of government. Along with selecting a new county commissioner, and other elected officials, voters in Duchesne County will also have the chance to cast their ballots an the proposed change in county government on realises some tough decisions would have to be made on possible spending cutbacks. More local involvement and decisions made by local people is something Swasey would emphasise if elected. He says ha believes most of the countys problems have been caused by allowing outside government entities to control it three-memb- er five-memb- er Nov. 8. John Swasey, Bridgeland, operates a family farm and dairy and is heavily involved in numerous civic and community organisations. Swasey currently serves as president of the Duchesne County Farm Bureau and as chairman of the East Duchesne Culinary Water District and Starvation Culinary. Water Association. Hed like to see the county unite in the face of the problems its faced with now, and if elected would spend at least three days a week at the courthouse conducting county business. Td like to see this county grow closer together instead of farther apart This proposed government change could split us," he says. Swasey sees "money problems" as the countys top priority. "Spending needs to be in line with the taxes and this doesn't mean keep raising taxes." He would like to look positively at the countys economic growth although ho . Ernest Cards, Duchesne, spent 28 years in agriculture and 25 years with the Bureau of Reclamation workihg on water projects. Ha retired from the Bureau a few years ago and now owns and operates Hs own budness in Duchesne. Not surprisingly, Carda believes the lack of revenue is the countys number one problem. He says he's in favor of attempts now underway to recoup approximately $1 million through the state leg! datura to reimburse the county for money spent on jurisdiction litigation. But states he is "totally against any mors special districts," as a means of creating additional revenue. When it comes to the propoeed change in county government, Carda says he feels it's something the county cant afford. "Its not proven and if we got it and didnt like it wed be stock with it" Carda is past president of the Duchesne County Ana Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the Duchesne City planning and zoning board. Five Duchesne County incumbent candidates are running unoppoeed for office this year. They include: Republicans Colene Birch Nelson, Treasurer; B. Curtis Dastrup, ConunisBon A; CarolyneB. Madsen, Recorder, and Jerry D. Allred, Surveyor. The lane Democrat running unoppoeed for is Gregory D. GarflT, Aseesear. John Swasey ' on Ernest J. Canto v I Mcrvin L ifc " Rick Reynolds Ralph S. Stansfield Gustin Lawmen compete in 3-w- ay race for county sheriff ranching end fanning. ' through innovative planning and Stansfield currently serves as measures and department restructuring techniques, I the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DAR.E.) officer for Duchesne can operate a mare efficient, County. As the D.AR.E. Officer he sheriffs responsive departments fifth and sixth grade teaches within present or reduced budget tudents in area schools about the states. Sheriff restraints," Reynolds department, incumbent He believes citizen involvement dangers of drugs and alcohol. Merv Gustin, end challenge He wants to see the department the Deputy Ralph Stansfield, and is crucial to tha success of sheriffs department, and wants to continue the program and if elected write-i- n candidate commissioner would work to expand it into the Rick Reynolds, all have different emphasize service in an effort to to back enforcement law bring junior and senior high schools. ideas about how to get there. of citizens needs the Stansfield believes "better educaL. addressing Marvin Gustin, tion of drug abuse would serve as River, has served as sheriff first veteran Vietnam is a wee he a deterrent to future problems of Reynolds since last January when Patrol former Utah and s Highway to the county youth." position by appointed Stansfield would also like to woih commissioners, after the office was trooper. He has also served on vacated by Sheriff Rick Harrison. numerous county, and law enforcecloeely with county residents to communications and As any other citizen of the ment related governing boards. improve Ralph 8. Stansfield, working relations to make the county county, Gustin says he wants to has been involved in law a better and safer place to live. have a high quality of life and a for does to 20 yean. enforcement "I love to serve and will go to the for hie safe community family. served as a deputy in the people of the community to discover Hes Tribal jurisdiction, increasing sheriffs department since 1983. their needs and wants. There are domestic violence, drug and alcohol Prior to that time he was employed dedicated men in the sheriffs office, abuse and gang activities are officer for Duchesne I feel they need to be out paining the as a police main of areas Gus tins emphasis. He has also been employed in and confidence of the City. support And through the use of "proactive ail field, in construction end in . people." the community-basepolicing Gustin eays hie department will be prepared to meet those' challenges head on. "A change in administration would only be a setback. History has taught us that "playing catchup" can faring tragic results. Wa can stand off tha real problems that are facing our neighbors in the recommendations fertile DWR. Education, environmental policies, larger areas if we act together as law enforcement and community," crime control, and efficiency of Gordon Ottleyj City, ha declares. works as president of the American government are areas of concern He wants fewer police officers facing the Uintah Basin and the Federation iff State, County and behind desks and moo on tha state, say District 26 Senate candiMunicipal Employees. In Iris street, involved in the community dates Alarik Myrin and Gordon community he serves as Chairman and in programs to encourage more Ottley. District 26 encompasses ' or community involvement'' land DaggettUtafali Duchesne, Wasatch and part iff Summit and Carbon the Park City Performances Thesupport. Gustin has Vi years of law Counties. ater. Alarik Myrin, is enforcement experience. This If elected, Ottley would work aee to the seat he that government helps create an includes service with the Utah seeking Highway Patrol where he earned holds representing the largest fin atmosphere to insure that families thrive without interfering with many awards for criminal interdic- terms of land) district in the state. their privacy. Myrin, a rancher, with a Bachetion, druge, alcohol and stolen vehicle arrests, as well as the lors end Masters decree from Utah Distinguished Service Award, the State University, says ha believes highest award given by the Utah the most pressing issues in hie Senate district include education, Department of Public Safety. Rick Reynolds, Roosevelt, growth, Indian affaire and efficiency write-i- n candidate and current of government. "Education win need to be funded Duchesne County commission chairman, says he believes the for growth, both capital and otherwise. Continued technology funding problems, challenges and liability issues fining the sheriffs office in and cooperation with the private the next few years will be critical, actor to bring the world to rural classrooms will be important," Myrin and will require a strong-willeindividual stand to up tatee. aggressive In terms of jurisdiction issues, in defense of citizens rights and lead the department through trying Myrin says ha feels tha Indian affaire issue in tha Uintah Basin is times. "Due to Duchesne Countys taking "a major positive turn" that dwindling tax base, and my under- will hopefully continue. "The Ute standing of the budgetary process. Indian Tribe and tha state are Alarik Myrin talking about aome mineral and tax issues that could benefit everyone greatly. I have been involved in the these discussions and legislation I sponsored last year ia being used as a model to build from. If I would like to continue that effort." Myrin is a member iff the Energy, Natural Resources, and Agricultural Committee, end Revenue and He also Taxation Committee. chairs the Natural Resources and AMERICAN fcb CANCER. Energy Appropriations Committee ?! and the Wildlife Management As a member of the Taskforce. CaHoMrNl-SOO-AG-2taskforce; Myrin will be reeponeibls for making tha new management A current Duchesne County com mini oner, running as a write-i- n candidate for sheriff had added twist to that race. a three-wa- y Although they each hava tha same goals in mind for tha sheriffs cost-savi- d Senate race between Myrin and Ottley Larson, Stratton seek office of co. clerk The office of county clerk is being nought by incumbent Pat Stratton, who won the mid-terelection when the post was vacated two years ago, and challenger Edythe P. Larson, a former Dum chesne County employee. Edythe P. Larson, is presently a housekeeper, except on each Tuesday, when she spends the day attending the Duchesne County Commissioners meeting, taking detailed notes while becoming informed specific issues facing the county. Larson spent 14 years as a county employee. For 12 of thoee years she. worked in the assessors office. This last 2 years were spent serving in the treasurer's office. In addition to her training on the county level, Larson is also expert- enced in working with the federal government in administration, personnel, budget, safety, property management and procurement "I feel my broad background in government qualifies me for the position of county clerk.- I am committed to serving all the people of Duchesne County, just as I have in the past I can devote all my time, every day, so I will be available when called upon." Larson expects to have a folly trained office staff, and believes her familiarity with computers and programs used in the courthouse will prove valuable in taking on the job as county clerk if elected. i Governors Office and the 28 other counties in implementing the registration program. The program will became law the first of January, and Stratton says her knowledge will definitely make a difference in incorporating the new raqidrementin Duchesne.County. Stratton voices strong opposition to the proposed plan far a change in the form of county government which will appear on the November 8 ballot. The proposal would recounty place the commission with a elected council and an appointed county manager. Stratton says she feels "the executive power of government should not be given by appointment," but rather through the vote of the people. She urges voters who feel she has "earned her keep" to keep her as Duchesne County clerk. voter-mot- or Pat Stratton three-memb- er five-memb- er Edythe P. Larson Pat Stratton, on-th- k d, - has served as county clerk since e 1992. She says her jab training over the past 2 years places her in a position "to enhance and refine the functions of the clerks office." Over the post year Stratton has been involved with the State Lt. (Dj-PSr- Unopposed The majority of those running for elected office in Uintah County face no opposition. On the Republican ticket they include: Sheriff, r, Pat Ride Hawkins; S. McNeill; Treasurer, Donna Richens; Assessor, Ken Worhman; Recorder, Randy J. Simmons; Surveyor, Nelson J. Marshall, and for State House Representative District 55, Jack A. Seitz. The lone unopposed candidate on the Democratic ticket in Uintah County is Attorney JoAnn B. Clerk-Audito- Stringham. On the other side of the coin, all three Uintah School District Precincts with seats up for election this year have two contenders. Thoee running in the Clines East and Fork PreWest, and Maesor-Dr- y cincts are incumbent Valda Massey and Frances Harding. In the precincts which indude the Ashlqy area and most of Vernal, candidates are Philip Walton and Robert K. Nelson. School board candidates in the precincts which cover the Davis East and West, Jensen and Naples areas are Wann Brown and Mary Ann Mcallister. fkr . 34 Hcrvelattnewsihqm'e u mqyinq - Windows 1W Siding Receive a fast, free and DIRECTV courteous estimate 1800-307-66- Since 1986 64 Omni Installation, Inc. North Myton Bench 646-828- 8 Roosevelt Customers nes." BIG THINGS Ottley says although Utah is growing and changing; it appears tha legislature is not He is strongly supportive of local level decision REALLY DQ COME IN 722-500- 7 Gordon Ottley He would like to see Utah make ' a renewed commitment to quality education. "Under current legislation, Utah falls nearly last in the country in spending on our most valuable resource, our children.' Investment in our children win grow with them. Another aim of Ottieye as District 26 Senator includes promoting reasonable environmental policies. "Wa must preserve the beauty ofour state while accommodating workable growth. Wa all want to preserve land and wildlife. And we can achieve that goal without foreclosing on economic opportunity for our working fami- making on issues such as gun ownership; and Anther believes that decisions made at the state level such as term Amite must, follow tha dictates of the people he ' represents. SMALL PACKAGES DIRECTV. -- ac- r'o?-: .s jPOOI |