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Show T f: Page 2 - December 3. 1996 Editorial Basin Standard i Uintah Its time to get Smart, this Thursday to personally kick-of- Where there's a need Guest Editorial By Gary Harrison Area Manager, US West Communications customers there can be handled with a less Your October 22 editorial entitled expensive technology. Since we have only a Olympic Lightning Strikes the Basin," limited amount of capital, then the funding statedUS West would not place fiber optics difference between microwave or copper from Lapoint to Vernal due to the Olympics over fiber can be used in other areas of the and the Utah Department of Transportations (UDOT) need to improve the roads state where fiber is needed to provide services Wasatch to customers. the Front along 1 It is true that UDOT is now charging $ Having said that, let me explain why we the decision not to place fiber optics at?, made foot on cable to state place per this dr from Lapoint to Vernal. The decitime ace fiber We continue topi copper sion was made after meeting with Utah State under protest of UDOTs fees. We have because this order to University and other businesses in Vernal to objected strongly determine if fiber a microwave technology UDOT has no statutory authority to impose these new fees a tax by the way that would could handle service in the area. We decided that requested service could be handled by be passed on to you. It now looks as if needed at this time since no services will microwave to and be legislation litigation settle our dispute with UDOT. However, have been requested that require fiber placement. neither die Olympics nor our dispute with decision This is not to say that the Basin will not UDOT has anything to do with our not to place fiber in the Basin. require fiber in the near future. If the service needs of the area require fiber, then we will It all comes down to business decisions. Certain technologies are required to deliver place fiber. Your editorial asks for what is fair. We our products and services. Some products feel this decision is fair for customers in the and services can be delivered over copper. Others require microwave. Still others reBasin, customers elsewhere in the state and technolothe company because it is a decision based quire fiber optics. Each of those on sound economic principles. After all, a gies cost more than the other to place, with rancher in the Basin does not buy a fiber having the highest cost, of course. if he only needs a pickup to deliver As prudent managers of our business, it bales economic to the herd. sense to make does not place enough fiber in an area of services requested by y. ler Thanks to those who supported Duchesne High play Dear Etfitcr, I want to thank and congratulate all those students, parents and staff members from High, Duchesne Elementary and Tabiona High who participated in and supported the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoaf . I appreciate all that each of you did to make this musical such a and IT ed Roosevelt and Vernal have been selected as pilot sites to launch die concept of "community training centers" which have success WIND VELOCITY f at play. Of course no matter how many computers and how much software and how many people there are to guide you into the 21st century, the program still is in need of cine component... it wont work without YOU! Thats why everyone needs to realize the importance of SmartUTAH and needs to participate. Gov. Leavitt wants Utahns to be prepared to use the new electronic superhighway and is taking the initiative by promoting education as a top priority as to reach this goal. So this Thursday dont miss your chance to take a glimpse into the future, because its here. puter. EDITORS NOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers int he form of letters to the editor. Letters may be utilized to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding individual an or of service organization, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letters may not be used to replace Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors, participants or contributors to a particular event or purpose. LETTERS MUST CONTAIN 400 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY. SIGNED, AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND THE PHONE OF NUMBER AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withould a name by request if die nature of the letter is positive, and to edit letters. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S. 200 E, Roosevelt, Utah, 84066 by the deadline (normally published Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. WINP CHILL CHART tronic commerce technology. "Breakout sessions" are also planned to disseminate information and answer questions. More importantly, you will learn how this technology can give you the competitive edge at school, at work, at home ... okay, and even -- Duchesne i'l ( i SmartUTAH, and he'll be accompanied by a myriad of exhibitors who will display and demonstrate the latest networking and elec- hs rights-of-wa- I i . UTAH! been established in the public libraries of both communities. Gov. Leavitt will be here You say youjust can't understand these fancy, smancy, high- - tech gadgets that are supposed to open up vast new frontiers when it comes to everything from dating to paying bills, planning vacations, and running businesses. And when it comes down to riding the electronic highway, or continuing to climb aboard the horse and buggy, you holler, Ma! Hitch up the buggy!" Well, here's some very good news for the computer anyone who still pooh-pooage as nothing more than a passing fad mainly because they find the machines intimidating - Gov. Mike Leavitt and SmartUTAH are here to help you. Youve probably seen the signs, and read the stories about SmartUTAH coming to town. But what does it all really mean? It means that everyone from homemakers to students and small business owners will now have access to computers and new technology and more importantly, have opportunities to learn how to use and benefit from them, even if they dont have a com- I f! a at the hardest times of my life. Pen Pals wanted to share smiles write-sooAll letters answered. James Prince 4 FOB SL Clairsville, OH. 43950 with-plea- se n. 540-28935- memorable experience for the community. Thanks again and keep up the great work! A DES Parent Pen pals wanted to ease loneliness at holidays Dear Editor. Im writing to request pen pals. A you know, we all make mistakes and I'm no exception. I'm incarcerated an a theft charge and need some pen pals I can share some smiles with. It will be such a blessing to hear from someone who is just as lonely as I am in here. I have learned from this mistake and want to move on with my life and make some new friends and connect with the minds of those out there and stay away from the ones in here and keep myself in a positive direction. Mail call is the highlight of my day here so I hope youre an understanding person who will help me make some new friends. It would be nice to stay in touch with these people and mail them a card on holidays and let them know how their caring and friendship helped me through, sn Cannon says thanks to Uintah Basin Dear Editor The last few weeks since the election have been a whirlwind of activity as I make the transition from candidate to congressman. However, I want to pause long enough to say "Thank You" to the residents of Uintah and Duchesne County who supported my message of less government and lower taxes. Our victory was maile possible by hundreds of volunteers throughout the state who share my philosophy that it is time to bring government back home. I sincerely appreciated the hard work of our Uintah and Duchesne County volunteers. They were well led by people such as Uintah County Republican Chairman Nelle Heeney and G.OJ. Chairman, Dr. Tanner, in Duchesne County. I look forward to working with your county commissioners rad other local officials and residents as we seek to find solutions to complex issues facing Uintah and Duchesne County. I also wish to compliment Representative Bill Orion. I have known him since we attended law school together at BYU. He waged You know if youre a farmer you get the punch line and final yields on a farm you rented 10 years ago, but can't recall your wife's birthday or dress size. bucket of You have a assorted bolts, assorted nuts, assorted hydraulic fittings or all of For years the Internal Revenue the above that you are going to sort Service, the U.S. Census Bureau and organize" ...the next rainy day." and USDA have tried to define You have never willingly exactly who, or what, is a farmer thrown away an empty using gross income, acres farmed bucket or net income. You have used bailing wire to The problem is that all those attach a license plate to a vehicle. systems are based on what a farmer You have used a chain saw has rather than who he is. To help when remodeling your house or beleaguered bureaucrats, we think bam. checklist better the following You have never had to wash off defines die character at a true with a garden hose in the back yard farmer. before your wife would let you in farmer if: You know youre a The first thing you do when the house. You have missed cap is you get a new baseball-styl- e than twice in a roll the brim. You wore Carharts before because you wanted to "get in one more round before I quit? Carharls were cooL barefoot across walk hurts to It Editor"! note; The following column by on anonymoua writer has bean printed in numerous rural net eepapen across the country. Touamdentify, blindfolded, by small, crashed leaves from a cocklebur, sunflowerend vebetleaf. On a warm summer night, while driving 55 mph down die road with the pickup window idled down, you can identify by smell those three weeds located SO yards out in the field. Your wife is not allowed - ever - to plant domestic mourning-glor- y in her flower garden. Late at night, in your underwear, youve gone to the barn to shut off a light left on unintentionally. loader Youve used a front-en- d on a tractor as a scaffold for roofing repairs. You rave purposely used your castrating knife to slice and eat apples because you know it makes your wife queasy. You have buried a dog and cried like a baby. You have "borrowed" gravel from you' county road in front of your ram to fill potholes in your driveway. You have driven off the shoulder of the road while examining your neighbors crops. Your toolbox has an 1132" box two screwdrivers and a end wrench, "dark-thirty- ." . te Altamont gains new town, hall i ,iaw ' ' .. ' in.- -'" w .i: d r-- ow By Cheryl Mecham Altamont City Officials recently struck a deal with First Security Bank to obtain the unused bank offices located an Main Street far a new town hall. Mayor Travis Mitchell said First Security cut the purchase cost of the building to $12,000, and donated the remaining value. "It was a mtnor donation to the city," he stated. Altamonts current city offices re port of the firafaribulance aiding which offered no storage, sunped quarters, and always railed like gasoline, Mitchell will have to undergo a "little remodeling," such as counters being removed. Although there is no specific time frame for when the move will be made into the new headquarters, Mitchell looks forward to the change, "It will be a nicer, larger space with more roam for people to come in and meet with council and then will be room for storage, for files, maps, and plats." As for the old city offices they will remain community explained. for "available purposes," Mitchell EJtaditioni Recipe Contest Writing Contest Name Address. Age (Writing Contest) broken . Phone still in its wrapper, but no wrench. You have ever repaired a household appliance with balir wire, a plastic zip tie or a bent i You have even intentionally worked outside alone, until dark, after the funeral of a dose family member. You can accurately judge, within one percent, the moisture of grain by diewing it. You have ever brought several bags of seed just to get a free hat. You have not had to buy a hat since you got out of junior high school. You have a specific comer of your machine shed or bam where the dirt is never quite dry. Your children automatically fall silent when die weather or market reports come on the radio or television. You have never left unplowed, unmoved or unplanted a small portion of a field because you knew there was a pheasant nest or fax den located there. You have used a leaf from a vdvedeaf plant as emergency toilet paper. You have fibbed to a mechanic about how you greased a piece of equipment before it You can remember the fertilizer rax, seedling rate, herbicide rate 2" Your spouse understands exactly when to expect you if you say youll be home at You have specific hats worn only to: farm sales, customer appreciation dinners, livestock auctions and vacation. You have convinced your wife that an overnight, trip to pick up equipment parts is a vacation. Your dpg rides in your pickup mare often than your wife. You always look when a vehicle passes your house, even after dark. You wave at every vehicle that passes your house, whether you know the driver or not And finally, if given $1 million, youd keep right on farming. You might farm differently, but youd farm because thats who and what you area farmer. a tough campaign and was a hardworking congressman. for the "Thanks Again" opportunity to serve as your representative in Washington. Sincerely, Chris Cannon Contest Deadlines Traditions Recipe Contest - December 10th. Our Traditions Writing Contest - December 16th. Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodical postage paid a Roosevelt and Duchesne, Utih (USPS 646-90Published weekly at 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard at 268 S. 200 E, Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. Monday, 9:00 ajn.lo 5:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday. Phone 0 Hu: DEADLINES: For all News, Legal Notices, Classifieds A Advertising, the Deadline is ThursdtyM 5 p.m. PUBLISHER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Lezlee E. Whiling ADVERTISING: Craig Ashby OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy Womack PRODUCTION: Writers; Karia Cox, AldonRachde and Cheryl Mcchvn. 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