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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November Two women vie for Current School Board President A. Lynn Snow, ia seeking in Precinct 1. He feces opposition fttxn farmer Union High teacher Ken Yams. Precinct 1 runs west of State St and north of 200 So. in Rooeevelt, and also includes the Neola and Montwall areas. A. Lynn Snow, a realtor, ia term completing hia first four-yeon the board. Snow serves as the for the Utah first School Bond Finance Committee, and has been involved for several . ar vice-preside- nt ar years in tha districts strategic planning committee. As a member of the districts benefits committee he help redesign benefits packages saving hundreds of thoumnds of dollars in insurance premiums while maintaining quality cover-ag- . e. Snow has also been heavily involved in promoting the improvement of academic programs; and reducing class rises. To achieve thoee goals he actively worked for the passage of the voted leeway. ' Ho says he would like to contin- ue warring to make the district mare efficient and accountable to the public.1! see our greatest need as finding ways to live with a lower Diane Freston tax boas and revenues while still providing quality education." Other key issues Snow sees tha district flaring indude resolving the attendance issues with Uintah County students, the need to continue to move forward in improving academics and making sura students in each achool are given equal opportunity for an education and activities. Ken Tama, Rooaevelt, ia a farmer educator with both the Duchesne and Uintah County Boland Uresk, Rooaevelt, has School Districts. He says he mads spent 14 years in private practice. tha decision to run for school board He has served far 9 years as a because ha felt the need to become e public defender, for 5 involved in education. "I have kids e deputy county years as a in the schools and people told me I attorney, and far over 8 years as , ought to run. I fed I have a little Duchesne City Attorney. He curmore insight into the process rently maintains his private pracbecause I know where teachers and e de puty tice and serves as administrators are coming from,, county attorney. he states. According to Uresk, local courts Yama sees three, main issues are facing an increase in both the school district The moat faring juvenile and adult crime. As a pressing problem ha believes ia the prosecutor he believes the increase lack of unity between thq Uintah in crime needs to be dealt with and Duchesne districts when it head on. "My experience as a conies to the best way to accommodate westrids Uintah County public defender and proeecutor hae residents who want to send their prepared me for the response necessary to combat the tiring ' children to achool in Roosevelt "I .crime still fsiwr Jetting kids choasgchars , rate," he states. Uresk wants to see the county ' they want to go, theyVe done it for cooperate with the Ute Indian years. Even though there are inherent problems they can be Tribe whenever possible, through taken care of." negotiating issues which can be Possible consolidation of schools and Htigataggressively negotiated, another iseue Yama would like is ing thoae issues which cant be school board to take a good look the in court of out a timely handed at again. "We're supporting too manner. many schools for the amount of "The county can ill afford to drag money being generated. Consolidathis matter (jurisdiction) on and deal tion is really something that needs with it in a piecemeal basis. My to be looked at from a hard line." Duchesne aa City experience Bettor relations with the Ute tha and following my Attorney Indian Tribe ia also an area Yama jurisdiction case has prepared me would like to see addressed by the far this challenge." school board. Something needs to Uresk says he has the necessary bs done to improve communication experience and ability for job ai and interactions, he says, not just county attorney and would like to between students; but between opportunity to serve to make a difference. adults aa well. Roland Uresk A firmer Roosevelt CSty councilman, and a Roosevelt woman new to politics are both seeking votes in the Ducheane County School Districts Precinct 2. That area callers know tha outcome of their runa east of State St and north of "Utah has very strict complaints. 600 Soin Roosevelt City. Rooaevelt laws regarding privacy of tax Dave Labrum, is the burinaaaman information, aha said. current precinct 2 board member. The fraud Hotline will be staffed Labium did not run for a.m. to 5 K)0 weekdays from an administrator of a Tim Cox, leave or callers mqy messages pm, health rural consortium, says hes People who "roll odometers on on the running for a seat an the school motor vehicles so they appear to board because he feels, its imporhave lower mileage to prospective tant to be involved in the process of buyers. making the community a better "Tax Commission employees who place to live. act illegally or unethically. master a can' grief Everyone "We need to prepare our chilsaid in moat Tax Perry cases, the but he lliat hae it. to compete effectively aa they dren Commission will not be able to let. William Shakespeare continue to further their education or find employment By continuing . aelf-eetee- part-tim- . part-tim- . Tha defense oftraditional values and working to make Dudisane County an even better place to live and raise a family, ia another of Gillespie's stated goals and commitments as county attorney. He received his law degree fhxn Duke University School of Law and is licensed in practice in Federal District Court, Federal 10th Circuit and US. Supremo Court. . . The Tnx Commission has institut- . Vr laws." k a bunnesa without a dealer's licsnss. Employers who pay cash "under the table and do not withhold taxes from wages. Businesses that deal in cash only qnd do not obtain proper sales tax and business licenses. "Stolen ear theft rings and "chop shops" in which stolen vehicles are dismantled and sold. ICOPY i School Board.' . ThoaegMterttttdudBtrtnglngr .more books into area schools and improving the excellerated learning program through increased funding. Wymer says die believes children should be able to receive their text books on the first day of ' school, rather than having to writ do-fas she maintains some classes three to five weeks into the school year before receiving their IwiIm. hi addition to spending money on resource programs in schools to assist dower learners, Wymer would like to see man money spent by the district on exceller- 0 0 1 t .ri Buckle Up and Save A Life! or Public Service Aeaeoaoanmt by the Uintah BMtaStsaCard ated learning programs. eseret Inn MOTOR HOTEL DOWNTOWN S.L&-5- 00 S. 50 W. HOPPING SPREEI 8.-0-0 . 297-671-9, call-bac- ( Rates From $37.00 to $41.00 Per Night Plus Tax voice-mai- l. . Callers may chooee to remain anonymous; but if they give their names, their privacy will be protected, Perry said. "We would pwfer to number have a name and in case we have questions; but it is not required." The Tax Commission not only collects taxes, but also registers boats and other automobiles, vehicles, regulates the automobile industry and investigates commercial auto theft Among the activities the Tax Commission would like to be reported are: Tax protesters and othera who fail to file individual income tax returns. "People who buy and sell cars aa . -- Commission introduces new "Fraud Hotline" ed a "Fraud Hotline, seeking the public's help in identifying those who defraud the government and drive up taxes for honest citizens. The new hotline number, is listad in the UB. West white pages directory under tha "State of Utah-Ut- ah Stats Tax Commission listing and already fe generating a steady stream of calls. "The Tax Commission wants to hear from tha public;" agency spokesperson Janice J. Perry said. "We want to hear about thoee who skirt tha tax and motor vehicle Perfor-mene- part-tim- . "As a mother and a grandmother, I have eeen many different approaches to learning. I hove same great ideas to help our school district With my job I communicate with a variety of people and I listen to all their views. One new point of view is what our school district needs," die stated. In Duchesne County School Districts Precinct 8, Joe Fields tead and Newell A Richens are seeking term on the school a four-yeboard. Precinct 8 includes Roosevelt City from 200 So. on the west side of State St and 500 So. on the south of State St, as well as the Bridgeland, Ioka, north Myton Tim Cox Bench and Myton City areas. That ' i Keith Nielsen, who to improve our educational system seat ia held by and our schools, we attract and did not seek Joe Fieldstead, Rooaevelt, retain good people to our communiworks in public relations for Moon ty." Lake Electric, and haa been closely Cox's ideas for improvements include alternative aaaodated with district schools developing He has been fiinding resources to augment the through his job. decrease .in revenue due to a associated with the athletic departdedining tax base, evaluating the ments in district schools while district's programs to determine serving aa Preaidant the Uintah cost vs. effectiveness, upgrading Basin Officials Association for 10 policies to insure that schools are years. Joe describes himself as "youth safe, fair and free from criminal or gang related activities, and finding oriented, having a love fbr kids. He innovative ways to help children has been involved in the Utah Rural and reach Electric Semincr working with develop good Uintah Basin youth for over 10 their potential. He haa served aa chairman of years. Ho says aa a school board canditha Duchesne County School District's Financial Planning date he stands for "quality education for every student throughout tha a Committee and tha Teacher school district" And sees the need Committee. for members of each community to "get involved with their students and their schools. Newell A. Richena, works in the dl field and also runa a farm. ' Aa tha fhthsr of 12 ddldren, Richena aaya he haa a definite stake in education and the problems facing the school district He feels one of the mqjor concerns facing the district now and in the coining years ia alack of money, and wants to bo actively involved in "findbg wxys of doing more with lees money in our district" And money isn't all that matters, Richens befisives a change ofattitude when it comas to how we view each other as neighbors is of great Diann P. Wymcr importance fir success in the adwda. Diana L. Wymer, a home "In view of the current affairs in health nurses assistant, haa two the community, we need to learn very specific goals in mind as a how to get along better and show candidate for the Duchesne County man rasped to eaieh other, and teach ... . Incumbent and deputy county attorney square off in contest trust lands. 11 address major issues Preparing county budgets, federal agencies. Such interaction, overaseing payroll, completing she says, requires not only good numerous reports far local, atete and communication skills, but hows of federal agencies, dealing with the studying the law and hands on state Tax Commission, handling experience. FVeston says she feels shes property tax 'abatements, and mailing out tax disclosure notices, handled the duties and responsibiliarejustoffew of the responsibilities ties of her office in an efficient of the county auditor. Incumbent manner and would appreciate the auditor Diana Preston says its a job opportunity to continue to serve as she eqjoys and has worked hard at auditor. la for the past 12 years, while challengDiane Miller, er Diane Miller, says its a Job she the operations supervisor for Zions feels ready to tackle and qualified Bank in Duchesne. She has 15 yams t of financial experience to her credit, to handle. Diane Freeton, (DKAicadia, has including 3 yean in the military aa been employed by Ducheene County a finance specialist, and 6 years since 1978, and has served as auditor woridng as die bookkeeper for Kchft since 1982. She says there is no in Duchesne. She has worked for manual, or "quick how to do it book'1 Zions for the past 6 years. when it cones to hsr job. The Miller currently serves on the knowledge and experience she Duchesne City Planning and Zoning already gained by serving three Board, and was recently appointed terms as county auditor is something to the Duchesne City Council. she prides herself on. And she says She says her experience with its reflected in her wok. hae made her familiar budgeting "I eijoy the sense of accomplishwith many federal laws, regulations ment I feel when my work is done and various departments she would accurately and on time. Government be working with aa a county audi- accounting is interesting, enjoyable and complicated," she stated. 1 bAa Miller sees financial shortfella as pride in my work. My work speaks tha main concern feeing the county for itaelf. now. She feels new ideas and In addition to working with right new experience, plus a daily comnumbers, Freeton pointa out that aa to help tha county "get mitment county auditor aha woks a great back on its feet," are in order and deal with a lot of bosaea," including thatfs why die ia running for the the public, county' commissioners, office of county auditor. state officials, the IJL& and other vice-chair- -' Page School board candidates job as county auditor Two men already working for Duchesne County as attorneys will face off November 8 for the job aa county attorney. They are incumbent Herb Gillespie running on the Republic ticket, and county deputy attorney Roland Uresk, on the Democratic ticket Herb GilUepie, Roosevelt, has served as Duchesne county attorney since 1987. He has practiced law in Duchesne County since 1978. That includes a four year period when he served as Rooaevelt City Attorney. In addition to serving as county attorney, Gillespie also serves and man and president elect of the Utah Prosecution Coundl. Ho is also tha main coordinating attorney far the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force. As county attorney Gillespis says he is committed to "firm and fair prosecution" and the "effective representation of Duchesne County." He seeks positive relations with the Ute Indian Tribe, while defending the countys right to bo free of tribal jurisdiction off Ute 1. 1994- - Complimentary Cider, Coffee or Hot Chocolate . Get your FREE Coupon Book for 2 Downtown Shopping Malls Crossroads and ZCMI Call 1 - 800 -359 -2170 For Reservations and Information jploffiffi (ffTTO? FALL CLEANING GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.. SPECIAL .A have our professional truck-mount- ed steam - cleaning system clean your carpetsl deep-dow- n .. Carpet cleaning from 12 to 15 per foot until Thanksgiving You Don't Want To Miss This Special! I |