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Show T I Page 2 June 3. 1997 -- f idintah Basin Standard m ii. m W I ; ,iJ I 1 I:'. i i lli.: ! J I.r . ' : I The Not So Subtle Message Guest Editorial By Albert Collotzi, retired biologist with the State of Utah and US Forest Services. A good example is the case at hand. They have only been working on the CUP for 40 years, yet if you were to ask them for the needed water flows for these endangered species in the lower Duchesne River, with data to support their claims or show the effects of the proposed projects, you would get a lot of run around. Yet the very same people Would stand up in a meeting and claim that the projects show a jeopardy opinion. When in reality, if their data (available or not) does not support a jeopardy opinion, the projects should be approved as Environmentalists and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), along with a few other government agencies, have united in their opposition to plans that would complete the Uintah Basin's part of the Central Utah Project (CUP). They contend the proposed dams and diversion system would harm endangered fish in the lower Duchesne River. The chance of obtaining federal funding for the Uintah and Upalco Units - as the n dollar water storage two projects are called, is about to run out. Although, a number of local people, and I am one of these individuals, are not pleased with the way the projects panned out, most would prefer to have the water supply than to have nothing. When the CUP was first being planned, people of the Uintah Basin were advised to make sure they got their water first, but gave into the Wasatch Front Now we will be left alone to fight for every drop of water that belongs to us. Central Utah Water Conservancy District officials say they have recently received numerous letters in opposition to the dams. This could be any where from 3 to 13 letters, almost all of them from outside the Uintah Basin. That stands to reason since most of the environmentalists live along the Wasatch Front I have worked with the FWS on various projects for over 30 years. The agency has some good people, but it also is a hotbed for environmentalists since its agenda attracts these types of individuals. Over the years I have found the agency to be long on delivery, concerned only with their agenda, highly pessimistic, short on common sense, and afraid to make a decision. tag-alo- ng milta-millio- proposed. If the FWS has known all along what the opinion would be, why didnt they make this known early on when the conditions that created the situation were being considered, i.e., the projects that would funnel Uintah Basin water to the Wasatch Front? Rather they waited until there were only a couple of small projects left that would provide water for the Uintah Basin and then with the environmentalists and other tag along agencies, they want to stop the projects. In the end the message is The Uintah outside interests sent being by Basin is the place for the Wasatch Front and the Zach Frenkels' who already have theirs, to go play, dont mess it up by trying to improve things for the people who live there. Will the outcry of these environmentalists put a halt to the projects? I dont think so. I think die common sense minds will carry the day. You need to get involved by contacting your senators and representative and let diem know how you feeL If we lose these projects, it is just another clear cut case of a few taking over more of our freedoms and leaving us with less. tle .... County attorney criticized for taking case posing conflict of interest By Lnlm K Whiting and Dixit R. Crimea. The charges ranged from Broun second degree felony distribution of n controlled eubetanoe to Duchssns County Attorney Herb Gfllsspis it tits target of criticism tar failing to stick by his dadrion to declare a conflict of interest in a criminal case Dueheane County Cnmmfssinner Curtie Dutrup. As a county commiesianer Dostarup ia ana Gillespie's boaaee. When four drug and theft related chargee were filed in March against old Julia 1L Pen ton, GOleepia died a potential conflict of interest and sent the case to Ken WoDontino, deputy Uintah County attorney far prosecution. Soon after, however, he called Wallentine to ay ho wanted the Fenton com returned to hi office. In April GilUepiaa cffiee fDed ' a 34-ye- ar an "amended charging Womens group supports Hatch Kennedy legislation NOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers int he firm of letters to the editor. Letters may be utilized to express opinions or to highfighl outstanding o an individual or mpmation. or any other worthwhile ms may not be need to Cards at Thanks, or to list EDITOR S t mat or purpose. letters must contain son n . purdcutar WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OB WRITTEN LEGIBLY, SIGNED. AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Lcnm wig he ueiess they coutsiu Kbdous or We reserve fee defamatory right to wkhouid a eame by request if fee nature of fee letter is positive, and to edit letters. Letters may he submined to fee Standard office at 26S S. 200 E, Roosevek. Utah, 4066 by fee deadline pubtiihed (normally Thundays at 5:00 pm) All letton become property of fee Uimah Basie QM Dear Editor The League of Women Voters of Utah supports the bipartisM Child Health Insurance ProcamBill to improve the health of American child providing affordable child msmnce coverage for waking families. The "CHILD" bill provides S20 billion in new federal dollars far states to fend the privnte henlth P,reMC mrorance for children. 10 million Approximately children will benefit not only firm feis health insurance coverage. Addifemafiy, fee incraaaed on on cigareara will act as a detonent to Hatch-Kerme- If feis tax deters any to smoke, positively impacted . We at especially pleased with the bipartisan cooperation to solve one aspect of societys heakh care needs. Children are particutariy vulnerable, and fee cart to society can be significant when hospital emergency rooms are used as fee Basin Standard Inc. aiwtnmnniifcUfMypMitiww4iwfc . MMed 200 ERootevch. 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Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 I I In the Uintah Basin Yr. $20 2 Yr. $32 Out of the Uintah Basin 1 Yr. $32 2 Yr. $52 1 Name. Address City. Zip4 CsatorCtecton&SarTyAtoCkwifre Mt J health provider. This will encourage agreater foam on preventive health care programs, porticularty to working poor families who are too frequently overlooked. As a nonpartisan, grassroots organisation, we applaud Senator Hatch for taking this bipartisan, proactive step to help Americas children. We find it particularly agaificant feat a Utah Senator is at fee forefront on feis family focused. We commit to waking the CHILD SSsSSTand the dgaette bin. Sincerely, GcoreteYi i sK Mm Fausett expresses appreciation for positive Influences I wish to pubGdy express few thoughts and appreciation to fee. many people who have influenced my fife and career. During the past 30 plus yean, I have had fee opportunity to woric under the direction of several administrators and school board members. I have leaned from each and have appreciaied my association with than. I hive hid the opportunity to wok wife an estimated 12J000 Mudents in some direct way and numerous colleagues. Each has had an impact on my life. our last child Recently, graduated fan Union high school. Often times we hear criticism of our schools and the education our children receive. Louise and I have had seven children complete their twelve yean of school here in Duchesne County Schools. Those who have chosen to go on to university training have done well. Of course, there are some areas in which they have not been as well as possible, but we as a the individual student must accept a large portion of the responsibility for that weakness. The past few years, I have had the great privilege and opportunity to wok with some of fee worlds greatest, caring and dedicated professional and paraprofessional educators and support staff one could ever ask for. We have had many visits from nationally renowned educational leaders. State Office of Education personnel, rod members of fee State Borod of Education. Each has praised the warm learning atmosphere, of the classrooms and fee "feeling they ' have received. Now, I recognize our school is not perfect, but the Eued the daughter of involving PentotT- information" witbntix Tax stiff is striving, learning, and continuing to grow profeanomlly. Myton Elementary hat enjf super support from Uintah businesses, and individuals. My deepest thanks and appreciation to all who have lent a hand or word at support to aw and my family these past many yean. I thank each for your is our lives. Sincerely. Wbl (Bil) M. Fausett Thanks to those who lent Legion a hand DovEdUor A Big THANK YOU to I bdies who helped wife fee 8 k 40 tat dVSWUCRTg Your hod wok is commended! Florence Smith - President American Legion Past 22 Taylor says to Standard & and mJfdemaanar abuse of a diooblsd . adult. They wore filed in connection with the alleged theft of prescription pflla from three of Ponton's neighbor. However, at her preliminary hearing last month, pwocutors who hid already dropped two of tiie ten charm then dismissed six of the eight n against Proton, indu Monteo. In n plea bargain Fenton pleaded guiltgr to a dryte daosb count of' a controlled aufaetanee and entered a "plan In abeyance" to a 1 b misdemeanor elaoo for interference with an arvaetimr ofltero. The plea in abeyance will ho rooood from Pmtons record In 18 months provided she adheres to the terms of n acotsrordRti- participate dont need to have membership or any kind of proof to pwticipate. Its open to both fodians and we know Aero roe cowboys and cowgirls aB over the places so we welcome them to our rodeo. I know many of you dont know our Mother Harel, fee was a nice and caring penoa, lone might know ker. fee enjoyed going to rodeo's and concetti, but what fee loved non-lndir- ot pew-wow- her and of great come ha to Clients Dear Editor, I have waked for the Uintah Basin Standard for 8 12 yean. I have had the privilege of waking for a great boss and wonderful but the time has come for me to say good-by- e. I will miss you very much. You have became part Of my extended family. I would also like .to say good-bye to each and everyone of my to cuenls. It know all of you ova Your generosity towards our community is realized by few. Robin Taylor ring Jenks clear confusion over memorial rodeo Dear Editor, We, The Jenks family would like to lake feis time to let the and cowgirls, and cowboys contestants, know about our Memorial Rodeo. First of all it is not "Sanction and will not be a Fine at $22,000 for participating in our rodeo, if you cowboys been hearing this. We are doing this Memorial Rodeo in honor of our late Mather Hazel Jenks, feis rodeo is open show, any cowboys who want to commiMionsr Dastrap, braac rider and won his title in 1976, now he is a canary stega ova. Chris knows our ad family and we hit. Chris is a nice penoa and one he! of a singa to. If yon need mac iafonnatiaa feis Rodeo, cal Joyce leaks. She wil be loppy to give yon the yon need to know. Wok (801) 722-244-1 or Home (801) Fridays not at wok, can Joyce at home. I Joyce leaks hope feat this will dor ap whats been odd. I thank kb time to read this 34S-234- 9. Sincerely, Joyce Jenks Altamont High say thanks hot becauro than dmply want enough svidsnes to taka the com to trial. Oammisdonor Dartrup did not return Standards calls far few County law onforcemont offidals my they have a "difference of opinion In the case, but add that M county attorney the decision oTwhethro to cute io rfllorotet ceJL Wo dMaurj and we Mt throe were quite n few chargee. But ho'o the one that haa to mnascute, he's the legal adyteor far our county," Ralph Stansfteld, County sheriff, i White . pica- bargains are far front uncommon, om, veteran lsoi'-- ' enforcement officer who asked not to bo identified, odd "never in my experience haa one (eon) bom dropped that far." Sevwrsl feel that Gillespie's contention that thros was no i gainst Proton is open far debate. Typically the county attorney wont even file chargso iif ho feels the evidenee isnt thros. But Qilleme noteo that "different - standards" art used whan tormining whatiiro charges will bs filsd and whatiiro the com is strong anough to phi conviction ia court. The dirorisoal cf as many at the charges also lasvee law nfercement officiate wondering if the bast interests of the victims damp Chris LeDoo. Chris was a to 8th District Chart tonal 322). And tM fee help given wife flowos, andfCgsl fee feroei good-by- e misdomoanor. thoft agreement. Gillespie says the majority of the charges wore djmieeed not became of ary pressure from in' Venal far violating bar panda on a third dagree falony conviction last rear far proscription fraud. Cfllcepis toys Pmtroh amtendng on the probation violotiro fa Uintah County cans should snabie bar to Association, University of Utah, Utah State Univenky-Log- an, Utah State University-Roosev- elt, Utah Valley Stale College, Weber State University, and fee Zack Peck Memorial Scholarship. We would especially like to recognize and thank our local sponsors including the private scholarships of the Zack Peck Memorial Scholarship rod fee Ted Happen Family Scholarship. Thank you, losephV. , Haslem for scholarships Dear Editor Again Altamont High has done very well this yea regarding seniors receiving scholarships. To date approximately 73 of graduating seniors have received some form of scholarship to continue their educations. Not all students have heard yet on scholarship options so feat percent is still likely to rise somewhat Scholarship totals are expected to 1 $70,000. Altamont High School wishes to thank all the various scholarship sponsors far their support and commitments to fee educational process. The following sponsors have donated generously to various options: Brigham scholarship Young University, College of Eastern Utah, Dixie College. Farm Bureau, ITT. Moon Lake Electric, Provo Community College, Ricks College, Stevens Henager College, S.CJ3., Southern Utah University, Slate of Utah Early Graduation, Ted Happen Family Scholarship, . Uintah Basin Telephone In last weeks edition of the. Standard the victim of a fatal traffic accident was incorrectly identified. ,j The victim was David G. Smith. , The Standard regrets fee error. 107 ece |
