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Show itr Page 2 October 281297 i Uintah IditoTud Basin Standard wwmrnmz The Power Of One Vote Guest Editorial by Jack Faris toward success or failure; that conviction and dedication of one person acting alone can overcome tremendous challenges. In this falls elections, the actions of owners will be individual owner Recently, a mailed me a list showing how just one vote can have an impact on history. small-busine- ss According to the list, in 1 645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England; in 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed; in 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German; in 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union; in 1865, one vote saved president Andrew Jackson from impeachment; in 1876, one vote changed France from a monarchy to a republic; and in 1923, one vote gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party. You dont need to think back that far to recall other one vote events that had an impact on history and on owners. For instance in 1993, the largest tax increase in the nations history passed the U.S. Senate by one vote. And in 1995, an historic vote to pass a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution fell just one vote short of passage in the U.S. Senate. . owners are among the few individuals I have discovered who easily accept the principal that one individual or action can make a significant difference. Thats because entrepreneurs have often witnessed firsthand that lone actions by individuals can set a course small-busine- especially important Many legislative contests will be decided by very slim margins, many by less than one percent some perhaps by veiy few votes. The control of state legislatures and even the House and Senate could be determined by voter shifts of one or two percentage points. Small business as a voting block is an enormous resource that has gone largely untapped. The candidates who bring owners into the fold by addressing their issues will win the support of a valuable and powerful group of voters. In turn, small employers, by uniting and exercising their collective voting power, have the opportunity to sway elections in their favor by voting into office the people who share their views. The clear message to owners is: Get involved in supporting the candidates you think best represent your views. As history has shown, each one of us by choosing to be involved or choosing to sit out an election can be the single most important reason for its outcome. Jack Faris is President of the National Federation of Independent Business. small-busine- ss small-busine- ss Small-busine- ss City Will Lend A Hand Neighbors tell city they are ready and willing to improve their area small-busine- ss ss - - By Lezlee E. Whiting Residents of a northeast Roosevelt mobile home park say the "bad publicity their area has received in the media lately has unfairly targeted the whole neighbor hood and they are banding together it isnt BLM corruption. Hie real lesson is this: When a wildlife species is turned into a cultural or ideological icon through lawsuits or action, stupid wildlife decisions result Wildlife policies are fast turning into a nightmare. Instead ofleaving wildlife decisions to professionals, ' al EDITORS NOTE: The Uinuh Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers int lie form of letters to the editor. Letters rrtey bi utilized to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding individual of service an 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 4QQ WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY, SIGNED, AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER THE OF AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless (hey contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withould a name by request if the 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 published (normally Thursdays at S:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. They shoot horses, dont they? Dear Editor, In early October the BLM settled a Fund for Animals lawauit regard-in- g its Adopt-A-Horprogram. BLM wasn't keeping a very tight rein on things, so to speak, as some "adopted" animals went to the slaughterhouse instead of to good homes. The agency agreed to follow up more care hilly on what happens to adopted horses, and it should. There's a lesson in all of this, but se ' were squabbling about bears, wolves, cqyotes, prairie dogs, elk, squawfish, frogs, mice, bison, what have you.. .and the louder the squabbling, the stupider the policy. An wild horses the next creatures to be "iconized? Maybe. Part of the reason is the cultural role horses day in America. Horses are our trusty mounts, what we wish for ss kids, the subject ofmillions of dollars in bets at tracks across the country. We don't think of them as food. Slaughter for the European horsemeat market just doesnt match our cultural expectations. Fund for Animals suit against BLM was intended to tweak our emotions by harping no corrupt practices associated with slaughter, apparently in hopes that we would lock on to that aspect and forget the real issue on the table... which is how we are going to manage our wild hose herds, and who is going to do it Presently, 42,000 horses roam open range in 10 Western states. Wild horses often live 20 or more years and are prolific breeders, able to increase their herd size 10 a year. In order to control herd size to match the habitat, therefore, at least 8,000 horses must be removed and disposed of every year. On average, about 800 horses are adopted each year and the other 90 sent to slaughter. Does this mean that BLM is cruel and corrupt? No. The market simply cant take any more, and Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodical postage paid a Roowvek sod Duchoae. Utah (USPS Published weekly a268S.200E.Rooievcil.Uldi 84066-310-9 POSTMASTER: Send address char jci to the Uiitiah Basin Sundad 268 S. 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utdi 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. Monday, 9KX)sjil lo jr. Tuesday thra Friday. 1 800427-8679, Phone Fax: 722-41DEADLINES: For ill New Legal Notice Classifieds A Advertising, the Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. PUBLISHER: Cnrig Ashby EDITOR: Lezlee E. Whiling ADVERTISING: Michelle Robert! OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy Worn PRODUCTION: Writers: Aldoe Richefe. Cheiyl Mectum. Dixie Brown and WmsChapooK Production; ColeUe Ashby, Bonnie Pireish. KjetynMeym and XiihAmei CORRESPONDENTS: ROOSEVELT - Tresa Hmnstoo 722-2-5 1 8; ALTAMONT -- ; BLUEBELL - Shan Lee Loettscher 434-397LAPOINT-Maiea- c HANNA -- Ttacy Robeiti McClure 4; MONTWELL - Noll Neboa MYTON -- ; TRIDELL-Lom- a McKee 0: 8; NEOLA - Zola Speaocr WHITEROCKS - Edna) Simmons 0; DUCHESNE - Orind Gee 738-263-4. 646-900- ) a a Subscription Rates: Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E. Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 I I I In the Uintah Basin 1 Yr. $20 2 Yr. $32 I Out of the Uintah Basin I 1 Yr. $32 2 Yr. $52 - I Name. Address City. 2ipt4. no number of lawsuits can ever change that fact BLM horse management costs $16 million a year, or 8250 per year to maintain an animal which gets grass and water for free. Slaughter horses are sold for about $700 on the open market generating a little over $5 million for 7200 animals. ; The 800 horses presented fortftfcjf-tion cost BLM $i(X)0 apiece topre-par- e for a $125 sale, generating $121,600 against cost of $800,000. In sum, the program is a big loser. The hard facts are this: We need to keep horse herds under control, and the adoption market can not absorb all the animals. The European market wants horseflesh which we have, and there is a market for the byproducts right here in Amer- r crazi- ness by those bent on deifying wild horses are allowed to paralyze BLM horse management, the result will be unmanaged hone herds doubling in size every five years. The resulting impacts on the range, other species, and the horses themselves will be devastating. Dave Skinner, staff writer. People for the West Road line The complaints forced the city to revise their public nuisance ordinance ao that it would pack more of a punch. The ordinance had been in place for 12 years and was not strong enough to bring criminal action against those accused of creating a public nuisance. Under the new ordinance those cited for public nuisance can be charged with a misdemeanor, fined and possibly jailed. Looking for a few miracles for the upcoming season , Lawyers to give free advice on November painting needed Dear Editor, I have a proposition for the Duchesne County "Trail Bona. In order to procure a visible center stripe for the road from Altamont to Roosevelt, I have contacted a retired beaver who is willing to drag hia tail the whole distance if I will carry the paint buckets and dip hia tail for him. This I am willing to do, as 1 am also retired ao have the time if the County will but furnish the r" RopeevelL - paint ' The event is free and will enable nw? nj in minw Riiivtn I iw For those getting into the spirit, drop off locations for donations of nearly new toys, childrens clothing and other items will be accepted at Moon Lake Electric at 188 West 200 North and Duchesne County Food Pantry at 10 East 100 North. Donations of cash made through check or money order will be accepted at First Security Bank, and because the Christmas Spirit Connection enlisted Tha Family Support Center with an established 501-- account as a all those midring donations may claim a tax deC duction Organizers and volunteers have accomplished a lot thus far to prepare for the season, yet, they lack a building where a few ofSantaa elves can craft and work day to day throughout the holiday season. With Christmas only nine weeks away Brookskenyon says she believes that everything will continue to come together, and that "the spirit of Christmas ... the spirit of giving" will be found in the communityFor any information regarding a possible site to house the Christmas Spirit Connection please call the Uintah Basin Standard at 722-- 5 131. Inmate with escape record breaks free all interested residents of the Sparky Hudson DuchesneRoosevelt Vernal area to have a half house session with an attorney who will provide free legal advice and information. Appointments are necessary. To 0 make an appointment call after 1 p.m. to make an appointment. When making an appointment aak for Evelyn and mention the LawHelp program. Dont let history repeat itself m r . doing its job, selling what horses it can for adoption and getting what money it can from the slaughter Dear Editor, A number of years ago Myton City (yea, we are a third class city) had no political parties. This, how- ever, resulted in a situation not unlike that which led to the American Revolution. The people who won election to city government ran the city without due regard for the rightaofall the citizens. The people without any power revolted and farmed another political party to voice their opinions. Then as will sometimes happen this party be cams tha predominate party. So to protest this situation the original citizens reformed their opponents party as the opponents had taken over their party. Now it looks like these opponents are going to try to dissolve both parties because the rumor has it that next year there will be no party to clean up the area and see that needed improvements are made. There are some of us who try to keep this under control and there are others who don't give a care," aid Lynn Rons, who served as a pokes person for the group. Rosa said those who rent lots in the mobile home park near East Elementary school would like to see rutted roada filled in, atreef lights . j i r .' iiKKflted.'gatbtigis place for special cleanups and more police presence in the area. Thefts from yards are common, she said, and the bad roads aeem to entice " By Cheryl Ueeham teenage driven who see the muddy and rugged conditions as a chalThe Christmas Spirit Connection is moving forward with their lenge. Neighbors have already selected plana to make the holidays happen a couple to act as "managers" and this year for children in need have pledged to work together to throughout the Uintah Basin, by help those who are elderly or dissponsoring "work night" each Monabled to clean up their yards, Ross day evening at 5:30 p.m. in Novemrelated. ber, at Moon Lake Electric. Roosevelt City Council members The "work" will involve creating agreed to assist the residents by crafts and items for children. Sane of the crafts will be sold to raise graveling bad roada and making other improvements, said city adproceeds for gifts of warm clothing ministrator Brad Hancock. The city and boots, which volunteers cannot will also consider paving the roada make themselves. with natural asphalt when time alThe public is invited and encourlows, he said, and the property ownaged to attend the work nights and er would be contacted regarding oth-e- r join in the Christmas assistance effort Those who would like to apimprovements, "If you guys will do your part ply for aid will need to fulfil the well meet you half way," Hancock required 20 hours of service. aid. "Applications will soon be availHomeowners living across the able," said Christmas Spirit Constreet from the Timothy Trailer nection Kattie organiser Park have appeared before the city Brookskenyon. She anticipates the forma to be available by Nov. land can be picked up at First Security Were Not Kidding! Bank onTuesday and Thursday and at the Duchesne Ceunty Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Individuals will also be available at both locations to answer 1 applicants questions and help them in filling out the forma. Hie Uintah Basin Bar Association and BYU LawHelp will hold an day on November 1 from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center at 1100 E. Lagoon Street in Jensen stated. Christmas Spirit Connection ica. Common horse sense indicates that BLM should be allowed to keep market If lawsuits and political council three times over the past two months to complain about what they claimed were trashy yards and health hazards created due to outside conditions of some mobile homes. Following initial complaints a few improvements were made, but they didn't last long, according to nearby neighbor Kim Jensen. The problem waa so bad that outdoor barbecues and family gatherings in the summer had to be moved indoors because of the odor, 722-020- ' system in Myton City. Should this situation be allowed? I don't think ao! This amounts to our city becomings dictatorship. Do we want someone telling us what to do, or how to do it? I don't! This could lead us to the time when one citizen could burn us all to the ground, again, or nearly washing us down the river. This would be hiztoy repeating itself. Yea, this has happened before. Thii is not what 1 would call progreaa. Thoaa who disregard history are doomed to repeat it. Let us step forward into the future. Take our destiny into our own hands. Vote for progress. Kay Ivie - By Lezlee E. Whiting Hat , evu, . time, I j KV WHIsays inmate with Sheriff Stansfield he's pretty i hiztoy of escape zuecesp-madsure Butler, who was dressed in a his way out of the new white uniform, had help from countyjail last Tuesday night, Oct. 21. someone on the outside. able crawl to Harold D. Butler wee About eightveare ago, Butler waza into the ductwork in the ceiling ofthe trustee at the old jail when he walked 160-be- d an area find to his and way jail where three security grille had not out the front door. He waa later capbeen indtalled by the subcontractor, tured. After serving his time, Butler waa again arrested in 1992. During said sheriff Ralph Stansfield. "This was a lucky break for Butler. the arrest ha waa handcuffed and For him to find one of the three ducts placed in a Duchesne County sheriffs in the building without the grill patrol car when he managed to run stated. The the sheriff away. When he waa recaptured he hick, pure problem waa corrected immediately pleaded guilty to theft and escape and and additional security changes were was sentenced to 1 15 years in the made by the general contractor, ac- Utah State Prison. He was recently paroled from prison when be was arcording to sheriff Stansfield. Once he was outside the jail, Butler rested again this month on new allegedly stole e 1980 Ford chargee. Butler is Caucasian, just over six Thunderbird. The old Butler arrested feet tall, weighs 205 pounds, has brown Oct 5 and charged with a first degree eyes end brown hair. Anyone with ivatsd burglary,.a third information on hie whereabouts is for felon in possession of asked to contact the sheriff's office at felony . 5 or a handgun, as well as misdemeanor charges in connection with an alleged burglary ataDucheane County cabin. ADucheaneCountyjail e jail-iaeu- ed 47-ye- ar 738-201- 722-444- 4. POOR |