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Show T Page 22 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. October 27. 1998 tighten up any areas where possible, Snow detailed. I have the business expertise arid experience to help the district manage our $23 million yearly bud- Six vieing for three Duchesne County School Board seats up for election Operating a very big program on a very limited budget and keeping up with the latest in technological advances to improve education are two of the main issues candidates for the Duchesne County School Board say leaders must be prepared to deal with. In District 1, which includes northwest Roosevelt and the Neola and Montwell areas, challenger Linden Dye, Neola, faces incumbent Lynn Snow, Roosevelt Linden Dye says he is an advocate for parents taking an active role in the education of their children. Dye has been the director of youth leadership training and recreational programs for the past 10 years. He is vice chairperson of the Duchesne County FSA committee and has been an agriculture business for 25 years. If parents show interest, contends Dye, children will become more responsible and successful students. However, there is a point at which the parent needs to let the teacher teach and not interfere with the educational process, comments Dye. The responsibility of every owner-operat- or get." The majority of Snows career was spent as a certified public accountant, owning his own firm for several years. For the past 21 years, Snow has been the of Century 21 Country Realty and Snow Construction Company. Strong educational institutions are fundamental to strong communities and the key to economic development, remarks Snow. Demonstrating his commitment to education, Snow has worked to expand the role of the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center and the USU Uintah Basin branch campus. He has served for two terms as a Duchesne County School Board tion has to be present along with the room for growth and experimentation with talent and interest Lynn Snow contends that school finance and budgeting is a critical issue for any school district and feels experience in finance is criti-ca- l. The school districts declining tax base down 50 percent from the has csused the district to peak have to prioritise more closely and er - up f$i grades to buildings by the Uintah District for Uintah County students who choose to attend Duchesne County schools, states Richens. As a school board member I am committed to listening to the concerns of the people, be prepared for board meetings, and serve the interests of education. District 3 challenger, Bobbi Winterton of Roosevelt, is the mother of nine children. Winterton expresses the desire to keep educational decision-makin- g at the local level. , r j. John Hullinger He eqjqys sports and believes in a balance between academia and extracurricular activities. Each has an important place in a childs prop-- . er education. Hullinger is married to the former Korinne Giles (saving her from the Morgan Trqjana). They have six children. Hullinger is active in the Roosevelt Lions Club, LDS church programs for young men, and has served on all levels of the Utah Funeral Directors Association, including president. Member. One critical issue facing the school board, says Snow, is the challenge to implement technology fully in the classroom. Full use of this technology will be one of my main areas of focus in the next several years. In the District 3 race, newcomer Bobbi Winterton is running against incumbent Newel Richens. District 3 includes west Roosevelt and the Ioka and Myton areas. Myton resident, Newell Richens, is the father of 12 children and knows the value of a dollar. Richens has been a school board member for 4 years and says he will continue to question how the dis-- Linden Dye school staff member is to help our children become well equipped for the life of an adult, in college and in the work force. To do that, Dye suggests that schools must provide for growth in technology and academics. My years in dealing with chil- dren and parents have given me insights into those things that help a child be successful, said Dye. Interesting, knowledgeable instruc- - Lynn Snow mmmhz Him (MED3B m. p , flit ri. 'MBk i 'i Newell Richens trict spends taxpayer dollars, ded tax dolmanding those lars be used wisely. Proficiency in science, math, and English, says Richens, are vital to our childrens success in life. We live in a technological era, comments Richens, but we should not pull funds from other programs letting those basics suffer. I feel strongly that our district ..should be fairly compensated for teachers, classes, repairs, and up- hard-earne- musflumnia (HntKD . Bobbi Winterton I believe that parents should be more involved in their childrens education. I stand behind family values and feel that the schools primary field of competence should be academic. Winterton says she is opposed to lengthening the school day for the simple reason that six hours sitting behind a desk is certainly adequate to become academically competent She has worked in many organizations, both in her church and community. She especially eqjoyed the time she spent in the early yean of Stagelight productions which is now a part of the USU Uintah Basin branch campus curriculum. I am committed to listen to the concerns of parents and hope to contribute to the better education of our communitys children. In the District 2 race, incumbent John Hullinger is being challenged by Pat Wisener. The Roosevelt City area makes up District 2. John Hullinger has lived in the Roosevelt area most of his life. He earned his bachelors degree at Brigham YoungUniversity and completed his professional schooling at California College of Mortuary Science. Hullinger has owned and operated the Hullinger Olpin Mortuary since 1981. It is important to have a strong business background ifyou serve on the school board, says Hullinger. I have experience in payroll and understand personnel and benefit costs. Pat Wisener Pat Wisener says he is for the kids. He has been a Utah resident for 27 years and i1 currently employed by Inland Resources. Wisener is very involved in community sports programs including the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Instructor, past Board ofDirector for Roosevelt Boys Baseball, president elect of Roosevelt Wrestling Club, and baseball, football, and wrestling coach. One of the key issues facing the Duchesne County School Board, says Wisener, is the Uintah westside agreement We need to settle this problem on an equitable level for our county, he says. I also believe that the administrators of our schools need to be more accountable to the parents. Furthermore, Wisener would like to see a district-wid- e standard for more umform policies from schosl 3 - 23 Years of Law Enforcement Has had the opportunity to work as a Road Deputy, Sergeant, Lieutenant, DARE Officer, and for the past 4 years as your Sheriff. Since 1994 Sheriff Stansfield has increased the number of road deputies seven to fourteen without requiring additional tax dollars. in the office from Since 1994 there has been convictions. a substantial increase in arrests and Establishment of a community-oriente- d policing program which enlists the assistance of County citizens. Seven deputies and fifteen area residents have attended training on their integral roles in the community. Partnerships with the Uintah Basin Technology Center, Duchesne County School District, Uintah Basin Association of Governments, Aging, Community Services, Housing, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Search and Rescue, and Uintah Basin Search Dog Unit 5: mm Training opportunities for deputies have increased. In the past 12 months four officers have received advanced training in modern criminal investigation techniques and one deputy is in the process of completing his advanced scuba certification. Ralph Stansfield FOR Duchesne County Ralph Stansfield has shown that he has the vision and skills to lead die Duchesne County Sheriffs Office into the next century. He understands the entire cycle of law enforcement from catching and convicting the criminal to educating our youth and seniors on prevention programs. His record shows he has the ability to manage a operation effectively and " pro-activel-y. -- Commissioner Ted Kappen Exercise your rights and duties as an American citizen - Paid Political Advertisement ft VOTE REPUBLICAN ON NOVEMBER 3RD POOR CC m |