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Show November 1, 1994- - Page 13 Basin Life iQlritah Basin Standard Mixed response . - V , i.' y V Roosevelt apathetic about ballot measure proposing govt, change the whole county (when one commissioner ia abaent) ia not a healthy situation, and thats a frequent sce- working together better than they ever have before. More than 100 intonated indiIrene Hansen, director of the vidual! attended laat Tuesday's nario. Concerns over a weak council countywide Chamber of Commerce, meeting in Rooeevelt regarding the are invalid, he claimed; Tve seen said she spent considerable time county government change initia- weak commiaaionera too. You are talking with a Moab council memtive on next weeki ballot Many of not guaranteed strength by a com- - ber, who warned her that the those, however, were Candidatee who setup would polarise the took part in the political forum that Questions of coot arose, with county. there are many followed. A number of thoee attend-- : Hansen also said the councilman the meeting and costs, including a secretary claimed it takes 30 hours a week to for the manager. Proponents insist do the job right. There is no wi five precincts in Roosevelt, voter at- that by design, the change would be anyone could have a separate tendance at the informational hear- about 112,000 more, with elected time job, and still serve on a county officials responsible for controlling council, she declared. ing waa surprisingly low. Whicker clarified the Presentations by Ed Whicker, costs. The county clerk, who preselection by district that would speaking for those in favor, and ently serves aa secretaiy to the would serve the managers take place if the measure passes. Curtis Da secretarial needs; the council vmuld Initially, to simplify the coats and aition, offered the same basic mation presented previously in not need a separate secretary. Sup- effort of a special election, voters Altamont and Duchesne. porter Lynn Snow asked, 'Tf you ran would elect council members withResponse waa mixed. Concerns a business, would you consider it out a party designation, by the same expressed against the initiative re- worth spending money to upgrade boundaries as the current school disgarded uncertain costs, loss of repre- it? Thats what I think this proposal tricts. However, he said, The council sentation, potential executive power, is." could-a- nd Snow also pointed to great potenge to partinight meetings, and potentially apatial diversity in a council with meet- san voting, and align districts more thetic council members. Points in favor of changing to five ings at night since professionals with accurately. Voting by district is decouncil members and a hiredcounty daytime occupations could serve. signed to protect small communi-manager included professional man- Commissioner Dastrup responded In his conclusion, Dastrup said, agement of fixnda, diversity of lead- that throughout the state, commisership, protection of representation sioners are from a variety of profes-ig- h tfsamethings wrong in private busifor leaser populated areas, more citiretired. ness, you take can of it. But you Grand County has been used aa cant do it that fast in government" zen involvement in county government, and greater balance of power. an example of the council form of He admonished residents to Idaho Commissioner Curtis Dastrup government since eitixena there ap- an informed decision whan you vote. A county manager is a profesaid ho didnt think night meetings proved the measure, but with five would work, since county officials council members elected by district sional, whose chief responsibility is sometimes have to give reports. and two at large. But oppoung view- financial manager. That person is Would you have to pay them over- points of the Moab experience were hired to advise the elected body, Whicker said in summary. The time to come at night?6 he queried. expressed. He also expressed the belief that Proponents Ed Whicker and Iynn money spent by the commission, $& federal mandates, a concern to pro- Snow talked to Moab council memmillion a year, is the taxpayers ponents of a county manager, are bers who said the new government money. Consider who could better individubeing handled under the present form waa Not perfect but for ahead manage that of what we haa before, and a move als or a professional. What would form of government Ed Rowley, Roosevelt resident that brought the county together, youdoifthatmonayeraayounir . said two men making decisions for By Karla Cox coun-dlmanag- er non-partis- com-misaio- n, i IT-T- should-chan- sum-rand-om Taking our questions to the streets; Will you cast your vote Nov. 8? By Cheryl Median Are you going to the pdla on November 8th? Who are you going to vote for? Twenty Duchesne County residents were asked these questions, three declined the interview but those who participated provided some surprisingly frank answers about the upcoming general election. One woman stated, Samotimse I wonder if it even matters who we vote for when they announce the winners before the polls are all closed and you still havent voted ..." And then she went on to echo a statement which had been repeated several times that day "but ... you dont have the right to complain if you don't vote." Of the 17 who agreed to be interviewed several common factors arose; they had all voted in the past, and recognised that their right to vote ia a privilege. "It ia a privilege really to voice our opinion. Sometimes after we put in our vote they (elected officials) don't do what peopla want, but I think we should take advantage of it ... at least we contributed." One county resident remarked, "I treasure the right to vote." And eepodally concerning the between John Swaaoy and End Garda, eontandera for the county oommisaian r the scat - pro-- . Opinion concerning of posed change county government wad stronger. It beams evident during interviews that people were aware of the issue and wera prepared to vote. Opinion waa divided with the majority of county red-den- ts the proposed opposing change. One county resident add, Tftn aatiafiad with the way things am gdng ... I don't want a change. Expressing the other point cf view another expreewd, "It needs to bo changed. Its not working tha way that it ia.TMa may not baths beat solution to the problem, but it is something we can head towards." A political poll taken among a handful ofpeoplc on the street may not reflect an accurate picture of tiie population ofDudieane County red dents when it comes to voter preference prior to the general election, but it doce show that there arc peopla in tha county who are actively concerned for their liberty and thdr countzy. another emphatically stated, "It ie a shame men peopla don't taka advantage of that privilege. People in other countries have died for that privilege, or died trying ... and we eit home in front of our TVs." Another common belief which became evident during the discussions was, "My vote does make a Aa ana Duchesne diffaronce! la woman remarked. County important to veto.' It can make a difference whether your candidate wina or not It ia, important to exordia that. 'Adding to thoaa sentiments another voiced, "My Httie vote can be a part of the aay eee for or against. Thafs important Among those interviewed a proximately half of the indivi said that they were undecided os to PLANNING would vote far on Novemwho County resident Bernice ber they The following statement haa 8, concerning county offices. Thacker will be visiting the iaauad by the Pint Presidency been Many folt that they needed mow polls on November 8. information on the candidates, of Tha Church cf Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. In thia election year we reaffirm the policy ofstrict political neutrality for tha church. Tha church data not endorse political candidates or partita in elections. Church fadlitiM are not used for political purposes. Political candidates should not A Meet the Candidate Night will be held, Friday, Nov. 4, at the imply that their candidacy is Duchesne County Courthouse at 7 pm.lhe event ie sponsored by the endorsed by the church or ita Duchesne County Democratic Party in conjunction with Duchesne leaders. County Republican Party. ' Church directories or mailing lists should not bo used for political purposes. It Statement TO-Duch- roloflcorl vIvSvwU esne lus RUMOR HAS building, fonneriy die Roosevelt L.D.S. Hospital is rumored to be haunted. In reality a host of specters haunted the halls over the past few days terrifying hundreds of people who wandered through the halls to raise money which will be contributed to the family of Ken Iorg, a bum victim .who is undergoing care at die University of Utah. . The Haunted Hospital hosts a spirited gathering for charity an a By Cktryl iUeham organisation. Wo deddad that rather than keep tho fonda for EMS wed donate them to tho Iorg family," Debbie Arnold of Rumen in a small town circulate aa freely aa a fell wind. Soma of tida talk will result in nothing mors than ths listeners repression, "you dont aayT And tha story will be peered along. Rarefy does anything good coma of Ihrt la until ncently, whan rumor of a haunting within tha old hospital bunding prompted Kyla Allrad, public relations director for tha Uintah Basin Medical Canter (UBMC) to create tha Haunted Hospital bn Roosevelt, as n ftind raiser for n worthy cause. Allred, who inaieta she dote not believe the rumore, took tha idea to Rooaevalt Emergency Medical Services (EM3) to find out if they could benefit from tha spook alley fond raising idea. . r 'Thay cam and asked if ire would ba interested in thia aa our fund radaer tide year because wo non-prof- it . EMS association explained. Ken Iorg; ncently Buffered a serious burn iijuiy at an dl well site September 24. Iorg ia currently receiving cart at the University of Utah Medical Canter Bum Trauma it Intensive Cara Unit Tha old hospital building; now partially remodeled, houses Home Health Equipment and Supplies on tho oast and. Tha vacant west and provided tha perfect setting for a spook allay with exposed plaster walla and echoing corridor and rooms. Twenty to twenty five volunteers from UBMC, REMS, and Rooeevelt City Fin Department cam together to create and operate the Haunted Hospital which Beared the wits out of an estimated 1,000 people. Approximately $2,600 waa raised Dumpsters retired until permanent site secured By Cfuryl iitcham UB. Highway 40. ' Tha station will bo opened by appointment only and KAK will aaaaaa a $6.00 minimum duuge for tho Berries. Further coats may ba incurred depending on tha si xa of tha load. To make an appointment Are you a Duchasna County resident wondering where to dump your trash? You're not alone. Since Rooaevalt City took action to have three, nine yard dumpsters removed from 800 South on October 12, county neidenta are asking "Where contact KAK Sanitation do wo go now?" Duchesne County Comnnaskner, Larry Rosa reported that tha large ' Vis' - f V.' t P' 646-307- 2. A season tally shows 1,634 fine burned more than 200,000 acrea in Utah this year, but fin officials believe it could have bean wares. "I don't know when its going to happen, but were going to have a 's1 fix 'X ' i I , I Last Chance to Meet Candidates Holiday Bazaar The fifth annual Holiday Baxaar, sponsored by the women of Christian Assembly, St. Helens Catholic Church, Faith Lutheran, Harvest Fellowship end Community Presbyterian will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 pm. at SL Helana Pariah HalL . Legion to Meet American Legion Post 64 will hold their regular meeting; Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 8 pm. at tha Legion HalL Veterans Outreach Program Representatives from tha Utah Department of the Disabled American Veteran's will ba in Roosevelt, Vernal and Ft. Duchesne on Nov. 16. In Roosovolt they will bo at the Job Service Office from am. In Vernal those needing DAY assistance should go to the Job Service Office from 11:30 sm.- - 1 p.m. and in Ft Duchesne, DAV representatives will be at thaUta Tribe AdminietrationBuilding from 3 p.m. 2-- v..r Vi - S. Monaon. After yean as earring as a hospital tha building waa sold to Rooaevalt City which moved their administrative offices and police department into the fedlity. Carolyn Krisaman,' Rooaevalt City Recorder stated aha did not experience anything out of the ordinary while, working in the building. However Rooeevelt Police Officer John Gardner said ha did have a supernatural experience in ortb of the upstairs hallways. . Aa ha walked along ha felt a presence behind him. He said Ml hair stood up on tha bock of his head, he turnedind looked behind him to find nothing but an empty corridor. Gardner said ha spoke aloud telling "who aver or what vvr it wai" to apeak up or leave. Ha reports the presence left. Similar experiences have raport- - woridnriona during Mwse hours of morning. During thoaa nightly shifts other unexplained occurrencei an said to have taken place tha sound of a baby ciying; doors shutting by themselves, and noises coming from the empty basement. Whatever you believe ... we can all believe that a great spirit of' Continued on page 23 mqfor interfere fire that .will probably burn hundreds of hams1 said Gary Cornell, state fire management coordinator. Tho "interface" runs along most of tha Wasatch Front and includes footMDs areas when houses and forested areas an intertwined. ' Still, Cornell said this year saw much man damage than last During tha 1993 season, 703 fires burned 18.200 acres. Conditions wera. especially hazardous this year due to past years of draught followed by a wet spring that left tall, dry grass during the rammer months. Aa a result, fire restrictions were in place acroea the state during moat of the summer. Next year promise! more of tin e weather ami tinea forecasts show this winter may be warmer and drier than normal. "Right now tha outlook for next summer will be hero we go again,1" Cornell said. Tha Division of Sovereign Lands and Forestry marked the end ofthe wildfire season by presenting several meritorious service awards on Friday. John Baker, Uintah County District Fire Warden, waa named Fin Worden of tho Year for responding to approximately 65 wildfires during the reason, compered to an average of 11 fires per reason in each of the three previlong-rang- Church mambars riiould stuffy tha issues and candidates carafiilly and prayarflilly and then vote for tiioao whom they believe will act with integrity and wQl moat nearty carry out their ideas of good government Members an encouraged to participate aa responsible dtiaena in supporting measures that atrangthm society morally, economically and culturally. They- era urged to bo actively engaged in worthy causes to improve their communities and make them man wholesome places in which to live and rear families. Tha statement ia from President Howard W. Hunter, world leader of tho church, and Ms counselors in flit First Presidency, President Gordon B. Hinckley and President Thomas Hospital (DCH). More than 200,000 acres burnt in Utah fires in 94 dumpsters will ba relocated alter a permanent site haa bean found. According to Roes, the commieeian is in the process of securing land to place tha dumps ten soma where at tha east end cf tho county. Meanwhile, ho aska that county resident! taka large items to the KAK transfer station located between Western Petroleum and Basin Transportation adjacent to .. at during tha four days of terrific terror to benefit the Iorg family. The hiatoiy of tha building dates back to 1942 when the facility waa built to serve tha community aa tha Rooaevalt LD.EL Hospital which later became the Duchesne County ,W 'V.' i fv GET RID OF County residents are wondering where to dispose of their trash pow that three large dumpsters were removed from the Roosevelt City site on 800 South. Commissioner Larry Ross advises residents to dump at the KAK transfer station. IT-Duc- hesne ous yean. The Utah National Guard also was recognised for Outstanding Service to Utah's Fire Program, and tha Cache County Fire District and the Box Elder County Fire Service each received awards for Meritorious Service in responding to firefighting needs. |