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Show r Paw2-July.29.19- i r , V TV'V- ' I' ' ' - ! 97 Basin Standard i Uintah , Jr i."&4 . a r '- v ,,. iJ ff . .,'i' t'i :i a ' ' ''. '.J. it.V , : ;f 'I. . . '. ; Pick Up Your Trash ... Please! Just one day after members of an LDS ward in Roosevelt spent a Saturday morn- ing filling about 100 garbage bags with trash they had picked up along an stretch of Highway 40, that same section of road already showed evidence of new pop cans, freshly tossed out beer bottles and assorted litter. We have the same problem at our parks.' There are garbage cans all over, but people still leave their garbage where they were sitting, or drop it behind them as they walk. Dont believe us? Take a look when you go to the UBIC this week. If youve b$en around after the nightly celebrations con- elude, or even if youve been packing up to go home about the same time as everyone else, it isnt difficult to find trash all over!, Each year Roosevelt City must spend money (your money) to hire people to pick up after' other people too inconsiderate to put their trash in its proper place. Sure, sometimes the garbage cans and dumpsters are full or even overflowing when you need them. In that case, dont throw your garbage close to the receptacle and call it good, but instead hang on to it for a little while until you find a garbage can with room or take it home if you have to. , And how about picking up some gar-bage even if it isnt yours? Or reminding the person your with, or your kids to throw their trash in the trash can? You wouldnt want someone coming inside your home and leaving their candy and food wrappers lying all over. And you ile . wouldntdreamofgoingintosomeoneelses home and leaving your pop cup crumpled up . . EDITOR S NOTE: Hie Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers int he form of letters to die editor. im may be utilized to express opinion or comments, to highlight outstanding service of an individual or 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 wntros OR IRSS BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY, SIGNED, AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless contain libelous or they defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withoukl a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive, and to edit letters. Letters maybe submitted to the Standard office at 268 S. 200 E, 84066 by . the Roosevelt, Utah, deadline published (normally Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. An open letter to the people of Utah Dear Editor; When the early pilgrims left Europe for the new land ofhope and opportunity, they came primarily seeking freedoms that they previously had not known. Some two hundred years later, the pioneers - many of whom wen again immigrants from Europe headed West seeking these same freedoms for religion and worship. Given this background, it teems ironic that within days of Utahs grand celebration to honor our freedom-seeking pioneers, President Boris Yeltsin most decide whether to sign or veto legislation before him that would atrip many religions of their rights and freedoms in Russia. Many observers believe that, if enacted, this bill would represent the most serious setback for human rights in Russia in the era. Among other things, the legislation would thousands of religious entities, rendering them - post-Sovi- et between their couch cushions. So why should any of us intentionally drop a single wrapper or paper cup, or put up with someone else leaving garbage in a public place which after all is EVERYONES HOME We urge everyone this UBIC week to be aware of litter which dirties our parks and streets and even it we didnt do it take the time to stop and pick it up. You just may be a good example for someone who needs one. , ALTAMONT-- ; BLUEBELL-Sha- m Lee LAFODfT-MvIeaeMcCIRoberts 848-541MONTWELL-Noi- s Nelson 353-454McKee 0; NEOLA - Zola Spencer 353-452-1; WHTTEROCKS - Ednd Simmons 353-483-0; DUCHESNE - Orisda Gee 8; y Subscription Rates: Clip and Send to: i Uintah Basin Standard i 268 S. 200 E. i Roosevelt, Utah i I Address I Gty Vr 840(6-310- 9 In the Uintah Basin lYr.$20-2Yr.$- 32 Oat ofthe Uintah Basin lYr.$322Yr.$52 Floyd Draper Committee thanks those who aided celebration Dear Editor; The Sesquicentennial Committee wants to thank the employees of the Uintah Basin Standard tor splendid work they have done in publishing the hiatoriea of the Uintah Basin during the past several months. An article has been published each beginning in March with National Women's History Month. We also want to thank Norma Denver and Lori Evans for the ex- cellent job they did in getting the information together and typing it for the Standard. Thanks to all those who added information and helped write the histories. A special thanks also to FVed and Hawkeys, KNEU Radio, for their Repot of the Utah Pioneer, 150 years ago. The report was given each morning by Fred for 111 days. Noreen and Pat Roberts and all others who participated are to be commended fw time and effort they put into making the 4th of July Celebration such a success. A special thanks to Larry and Card Henley for the first Dry Gulch Art Show. We really do live in a wonderful community. It seems that as wa learn of our heritage, we appreciate our community more and take prida in being a part of it. Wa hope the efforts ofthe Sesquicentennial Committee has helped us all to be proud of our Day-by-D- community. JSp4. CurkorChtckrmk. Sorry No Charga Sincerely, Shar Benson Kirk Lundstrom Kathleen Cooper Officers of the Committee Hoole. But Wangsgard says Cox has three witnesses who will testify they overheard Whetmen threaten to tell everyone he sexually molested hia foeter daughters ifhe didnt give his sons what aha felt was their fair share of hia property. Cox believed Whetmen would be compensated in the propei ty settlement and he reported the alleged threat to law Hoole successfully tried a simi- lar case several years ago in - 1 Homeowners reminded to fireproof their property what a firetruck. caries with it, homeowners can help by making cisterns or other water supplies The skyrocketing number of homes in forested and rural areas is reusing increased concern for wildland fire managers. These homes in wildlandurban interface areas often lack full-tifire protection ' and wildland firefighters attempting to protect these areas put their fives at riak. Homeowners in there areas can praventriak to firefighters and improve their homes chances of surviving fira by making n ftw simple changes in construction styles ud UwHfpiwg Aa we've seen over and over again in California, homes built with fira resistant roafo and walls have made it though fires much more often than those with typical shake hinglea and cedar aiding, said Mike ' Monahan, US. Forest Service Fire Managementofficer. Asphalt, fiberglass, concrete tile, day tile, metal or other noncombustibl roof coverDear Editor; Thia morning I opened up the ings and stone, hick or metal aidUintah Basin Standard to find one ing can mean the difference between of my best friends being tom apart! returning to ashes or returning to a I always find it interesting when there ia an attack on individual withThose whose houses are already out charges being filed. Everyone constructed out of more combusti-: should be entitled to due proem! ble materials can make a difference Kristy Steinmctx ia one of the ' by choocing landscapkindest, giving, honest, caring indiWa really like to see houaea ing. find viduals you could poainMe I arith good defenaibla apace worked with Kristy on the Christ-ma- a arounda them when were headed to Coalition and I can honestly a fire, said Sheldon Wimmer, Utah say thatahsapenthundredsafhoun Bureau of Lead Management Fire trying to make certain that the famManagement officer Th idea beilies were happy. hind a defensible apace ia to remove On the eva of th Christmas dinor reduce that might ner her only thoughts were do we burn. For vegetation homeowners example, have enough fitod, did we make it should then out continuous tree or dear the correct date, do you think brash cover within 30 feet ofahoma, the families will be happy? When making tree tope at least ten to compiling the baxea for the families twelve feet apart, prune branches ahe had manyvolunteera who would the roof, and mow that overhang read what the family wanted and dry graaaaa and weeds. Keeping they would try and fill their needs. roofo and gutters clear of pine nooThis certainly doesnt come from a dles and leaves, storing firewood person interested in trying to put ' upelope and at leastl5 feet from the supplies, funds and goodies ia her house, and reducing ground litter own pocket can ail help keep fire from your I truly fad that the accusations door, said Wimmer. against Kristy are unfair, antra "Narrow, winding driveways are and uncalled for. Having worked also said Art DuFault, nightmare, with Kristy and knowing the true Utahs Director of Forestry, Fire, nature ofher character,! would be and State Lands. Homeowners can surprised, if any --cfiheswaccusa-tiona ' assist firefighter a designing by have any substance. wide, direct route to their house and Sincerely, ' being sure their address ia clearly ' Annette L. Bolton !: visible. When water is limited to - Accusations have no substance . " (jaalwiwviiMiuwwi1 light Duchesne County. The jury awarded the victims $650,000 in damages. Hoole says hia clients haven't seen a dime of the money and dont expect to, but are content because tineiMrpetratdr.wfcX exposed. j enforcement 9, Jirutx I Jintmuri ti;:a Cox end his had wjfeEatella, 'The aetibn against Cox was fifed five of their own children when they civilly because the statute oflimita-tion- s began taking in foster children while for criminal prosecution in living in Salt Lake City over 25 child sexual abuse cases expires four years ago. They have since divorced years after the victim turns 18. For and Cox has remarried. those who have no recollection of Wangsgard says he will file a past abuse the four year time limi- -. .formal answer to the civil complaint tation doesnt begin ticking until It could be up to two years until the those memories begin to surface. 'case is heard in court, he said. Because there is no prison or jail juries ahe rlaima to have sustained as an adult due to the alleged aexual molestation. She is also seeking punitive damages, and has asked the court to conduct appropriate psychological testing andor home study evaluations on Cox to determine whether ha remains a threat to children. Cox adamantly denies allegations that he ever sexually molested any of hia fostar children, says hia attorney, Scott Wangsgard. According toWangagard, the civil suit ia the result of Whetmen making good on a threat aha made to Cox in April 1996 whan aha waa mad at him over a property dispute. Wangsgard saya Whetmen wanted Cox to give half of hia ranch to hia two aona (who were not hia foster nt . 4 ... time to seres as punishment those convicted in civil cases are often ordered to pay substantial amounts in damages. But Hoole says the case isn't about money, "it's about setting the record straight Thia is the only method she has of bringing this to ' Whetmen was a subpoenaed witness in the property matter and gained nothing in the settlement, according to her attorney, Roger H. A Sooth Jordan, Utah woman has filed a rivQ complaint In 8th District Court in Duchesne alleging that her former foetar father sexu- . ally abused her and at least two of hia other foster daughters for years. DexteneWhetmenl 45l says memories (repeated acta ofsexual abuse by Floyd E. Cox, 67, of Myton, surf- . aced last December. In court documents Whetmen says she was able to repress memories of the alleged rapes until about eight months ago when they surfaced as the result of a number of incidents, including .threatening end intimidating cqft duct instigated by Floyd Cox. The alleged conduct began shortly after Whetmen arrived et the CoA home in Salt Lake City in the 1960a aaayounggiri and continued until she was 18 years old. Her effide verified vita from two other foster sisters detailing alleged sexual abuse by The plaintiff ia seeking an unspecified amount! damages to cover the coats of severe emotional in- George Stewart! Dear Editor; Several weeks ago; there was an article asking if anyone had information about George Stewart. Enclosed is a picture id George Stewart also Floyd Draper. We were in the same class at school in Myton Utah. My health ia not up to par as Tm 90 yean old, and my daughter is caring for me. Mn. Tuttle was the 5th grade teacher, no room at the school for our class, ao we had das in the back room of tite Presbyterian Church, going through 5-- grades. Winkler a teacher also Paul Nicholeoua. he wouldn't - Cox. Yes know ndKniAni r George Stewart children) and became enraged when By LaUeE. Whiting v . I CORRESPONDENTS: i Hove receiving the paper as same names have a pleasure of remembering. I have 84 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Thank you, Vivadell Anderson Davis . Townsend, Montana E-m- 646-90Periodical ponge paid a Roocevek rod Dadtesne, Uuk Published weekly 268 S. 200 E. Roowvck. Uuk 14066-310-9 POSTMASTERS ScsdaddwM changes to the Uiaah Buie fraadiida 261 S. 200 E, RoHevek, Itah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 am. lo 1 :00 p jh. Monday, WX) a. a. to 5:00 pja. Taesby thin Friday. Phone Fax: 7224140 ' DEADLINES: Far all NcwiLepJNol ices, ClanifiedfJtAdmtisiBg. the DewQineiaThnKixy5pjn. PUBLISHER: CnigAAty EDITOR: LezleeE. Whiting . ADVERTISING: Cnig Ashby OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy WofMck PRODUCTION: Writers; AldoaRachele.OttylMechnni and Dixie Brown. Prodaction;CoieneAshby,Bonnie Pwriah, Michelle Roberts. Kaeiya Meyers HANNA-Tnac- Former foster daughter takes civil action against foster dad institu- (lintah Basin Standard Inc. Loeitscher Repressed Memory these pictures or do give them to a relative. Tm hoping thia letter is OK. (These pictures are here at the Standard). Uae tions, or own property. Establish foreign represent- tinn Establish or maintain buildings and facilities. As a Congressman, I have joined several of my colleagues and both Utah senators in petition President Yeltsin to veto this bill. But there is more than can be done. Therefore, I would like to extend an invitation to all Utahns who value our heritage of freedom to join me in petitioning President YeltsJn, vli to the1 Russian Ambassador. The Email address ia: As President Yeltsin's decision is expected by Tuesday, July 22, our concerted and immediate effort aw needed. Thia ia a unique opportunity for us to use the great technology of our day to continue a struggle begun long ago. I am proud of our predecessors and their dedication to freedom, and encourage all to join thia effort. Sincerely, Chris Cannon Member of Congress (USHS ROOSEVELT-TiesaHanmi- : without legal personality or voice under the law. Religious organizations would no longer be able to: Produce, import, or distribute literature, or other 'material of religious significance. ' Invite foreign citizens into Russia for preaching or other religious activity. Maintain the full range of international links and contacts. Obtain equal and fair fiscal treatment Establish educational v - . . . available. ' Fire is a natural part ofth western landscape. Ecosystems rely on it to release nutrients, stimulate new life and create a healthy diversity of plant and wildlife species. Wien we choose to live in fire-proareas, wa also need to taka responsibility for protecting our selves. Fire Manager! are working to reduce fire fuels in populated areas and suppress fires when appropriate. Homeowners can participate by reducing the riaka on their property," Monahan concluded. For more information about how to protect homes from fire, chock the Utah Fire home page at http: srww.blm.govutahfireutfireJitmI, or call the US Forest Service at 0 or Utah Forestry, (801) Fire and State Lands at (801) 524-503- Utah Mink Second in Mink Production Utah ranked second in the nation in mink pelt production in 1996 with 585,000 pelts taken, according to th Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. The states production waa up 3 percent from 1995. Wisconsin, the leading mink producing Mate, produced 718,100 pelta in 1996,a 7 percent increase from 1995. As far as Utahs production waa concerned. Standard was the most common color class accounting for 49 percent of the pelts taken. Mahogany and DemibuiT accounted for 31 and 9 percent respectively. Females bred to produce kite in 1997 totaled 185,000, an 11 percent increase from 1996. Mink pelt production in the United Statea in 1996 totaled 2.65 million pelts, down 1 percent from 1995. Female mink bred to produce Into in 1997 totaled 710,800, up 6 percent from th previous year. Mink pelts produced during the 1996 crop year wen valued at $93.5 million dol-br- e, down 35 percent from $142.8 millionayear ago. The average price per pelt for th 1936 crop year was $35.30, down from the record high price of$53.10 in 1995. |