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Show T Page 2- T Basin OPINION - January 3. 1999 Uintah Basin Standard Resolution: Peace on Earth The newjar has arrived and with the new year comes an abundant supply ofNew Year s paths. But because of the many changes in the world around us (some due to America's influence), we are in a position to drastically improve our own situation Even though the United Stales is suffering in certain economic sectors, the whole world looks to us as a model of freedom and prosperity that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. Asanadon, America resolves to bealight to the world, a model ofjustice and freedom, an example for other countries to follow and emulate. Sure, we have our problems and setbacks, resolutions. What will be the most popular resolveofAmericans?Toloseweight?Toget a better job? To buy a new home? These are great resolutions and very noteworthy. But perhaps something that is generally spoken of during the holiday season, yet mostly forgotten and neglected throughout the year, is that of peace on earth and good will toward men. As a newspaper, the Standard attempts to coverall the news. All too frequently this news is about tensions and problems in our community ratherthan news ofpeace and good will. An unfortunate concept, but a reality. but would we want to live any place else? No. The main reason we enjoy the things we do is because of our democratic government and the people asawhole who live in our Looking back on the year 1998, many historic events have taken place that will certainly affect the lives ofevery living soul on law-abidi- ng country. To make a difference, each person must contribute and start with himself or herself Then the ripple effect would spread it to our communities, cities, and states. Lets hope we can give our fellowmen the support they need to make 1 999 a year the whole world can be proud of -- a world where peace on earth and good will toward men aren't just words from a pretty Christmas carol, but are words of a strong resolutionto usher in the New Ycar. earth: The possible impeachment ofPrcsident Clinton and scandal within our government. Disasters suchas Hurricane George. Renewed tensions and bombing of Iraq by the United States. The struggles inNorthern Ireland, the Middle East, and SouthAfrica continue. The economic downturn in Asia, countries thousands of miles away, has certainly affected us here. Duly changes in our world will most assuredly lead Americans down uncharted EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers in the form of letters to die editor. Letters may lie (Approx, page 109 in the King James Version.) We would realize how bad the Lord looks on it 7: Thou shall not take the name of the Lord they God in vain; far the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. It would do us all good to read all of chapter 20, about the Ten utilised to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding service of an individual or organisation. or any other worthwhile purpose, tmavm replace Cards of Thanks, or to list' sponsors. participants or contributors to particular event or purpose. LETTERS IST CONTAIN 400 WORDS OR LES- S- g . TYPED. OK . WRITTEN. LEGIBLE. SIGNED . AND .INCLUDE. D - PHONE NAMEr ADDRESS NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters wilt be published unless they 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 published deadline (normally 'Thursdays at 5:00 p m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Resolve to honor Gods name I do not think we realize how serious of an offense this is to God and also others. Twenty years ago or even ten years ago this was not so common. Even young children are saying it Some people can not talk without using it Sad but true. The Lord has said; thou loveat me thou shall serve me and kaep all my commandments. May we all have a happy New Year and try to live and do better. And also to have love at home. There are three things in teaching children and also other's. Example... If I wish people who an taking the Lord's name in vain would resolve not to do it any more. It just makes me shutter, when I hear this kind of talk. It has gotten so common that lots of people do not realize how often they do it. Even children are doing it. TV is bad on many shows. If we would read from the Bible, Exodus 20:7. More advice for county road dept. Dear Editor, I recently interviewed a chimpanzee who has acquired a reputation as a road maintenance consul t-- ant He has studied the Roman system of road building which with layer type construction has produced roads which are still in service alter two thousand years. . However he says 116 of sand over four to six inches of snow has proved to be neither durable or pleasant to drive on. I believe our road department would profit from his services. Sparky Hudson " prosperous 1999 is forecast by Rubin - WASHINGTON World nomic problems and an unpredictable stock market should not stop the United States from enjoying continued prosperity in 1999, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin says. There will be normal 'ups and downs, Rubin said Monday in a CNN interview. But I think the best scenario is solid growth and low inflation. Rubins comments came a few days after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, a sign that the central bank believes in the resiliency of the U.S. economy even as the world struggles to recover from an downturn. WeVe had six quite remarkable years, Rubin said. Spending by American consumers has helped offset losses in U.S. export sales because of struggling th Uintah Basin Standard inc. (USPS 646400) Ptnodcjl postage pud St RoosruHl aid Duchesne. Ubh PuHuhed weekly 268 S 200 E, Roosevelt. Uak 14066-310- 9 a POSTMASTER: a Scad address dunges to the Uintah Basis Sttndvd (4066-310- 9 261 S. 200 E Roosevelt. Ut OFFICE HOURS: am. to 5 00 p at. Tuesday duu .Friday. I00am.tol00pm. Monday, Phone Fax 722-414- 0 DEADLINES: For all News. Legal Nonces. Ckmrieds a Advertising, die Deadline a Thursday PUBLISHER: Ciai Ashby EDITOR: Lake E WMing ADVERTISING: Michelle Roberts OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy Womack economies in Asia, Russia and Latin America. Rubin said those countries are not going to turn things around overnight but should recover with U.S. assistance. Tt will take time for the world to work ite way through theee problems, Rubin said. I think we've made real progress. There's no reason in the world the global economy cant get back on track. On another subject, Rubin said Congress and President Clinton should develop bipartisan plan to reform Social Security despite the impeachment vote in the House and the upcoming trial in the Senate. Obviously, the present atmosphere makes it more difficult, he said. Tt ia imperative that we get together as quickly as possible. Unless changes art made, Social Security will become inadvent by 2032 as the big baby boom generation retires and fewer younger workers pay into the system. Because the federal budget is projected to run a surplus of $1.6 trillion over the next decade, both Republicans and Democrats have said that the time ia right for reform. 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It's not that 1 dost believe in resolutions, 1 do. It's just that the timing is all wrong. Look around, dead Christmas trees on the curb and yellow snow everywhere. That' pretty depressing. Everything surrounding ue is DEAD. This is a time of bitter temperatures end the hanhaet conditions, let's not make it worse by forcing ourselves to do something we dont really want to Oat of the Uiatah Bavin do. Ciuhtr Check omtv tm K ?ip4 . Chtwm j age. Also, owners ofnewer cars, trucks and motorcycles should be aware that, beginning Jan. 1, safety inspections will only be required every other year, until the vehicle is five years old. On the fifth year, and each year thereafter, annual safety inspections will be required. Annual emission inspections still will be required for vehicles registered in Utah, Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties. d Uniform Fee The 1998 Legislature hqnged Utah's 1.5 percent motor vehicle d uniproperty tax to an form fee on passenger vehicles beginning Jan. 1, 1999, in order to: make vehicle registration fees age-base- Dont grimace, it's true. If we have to resolve to do something we really dont want to do it. How many vehicles). Motorcycles, motor homes, trailers, boats and other recreational vehicles required to be registered with the state will continue to be taxed at 1.5 percent of their fair market value. The fee ia as follows: Model Yean. Age Category, Uniform fee: 1999-199Less than 3 3 or more years, $150; 1996-199years but less than 6 yean, $1)0 1993-199'6 or moreyears but less 9 or than 9 yean, $80; 1990-198more years but less than 12 yean, $50; 1987 k older, 12 or moreyears, $10. The best way to determine the fee level far a particular vehicle is to subtract the model year from the calendar year. For instance, durieg 1999, a 1994 vehicle would be five 5), and would years old (1999-199- 4 fell in the second bracket of being older than 3 years yet newer than 6 7, 4, Age-baae- 1, 8, age-base- next month something leading Republicans want the president to do saying the president must decide whether such an announcement might risk politicizing and polarizing Social Security. Many Republicans want to use part of the surplus to cut taxes, possibly a significant income tax rate reduction. Rubin did not rule that out, but said there should be a great national debate after Social Securitys future is guaranteed on whether the remaining surplus should go to tax cuts or spending in priority areas such as education. T wouldnt advocate anything until weve addressed Social Security Rubin said. years people do you know of who resolve old. fee is always Also, the due at time of registration, that age-base- d means: new cars, which previously were exempt from property tax in the first year, now require payment af the fee with the initial registration, rd Commission makes 3 new board appointments By Loma Stradinger After postponing board appoint- ments for three weeks, Duchesne County Commissioners appointed two individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Uintah Basin Medical Center. Altamont resident Ilene Jensen accepted an appointment to servo on the hospital board, whose board members serve two three-yea- r cr to eat a hot fudge sundae, or go to the movies? The idea is to better ourselves. I like that idea, but not right now. Let's wait until the soil can feel the kiss of the sun and everything that lives awakens and stretches toward the heavens. When green buds start swelling on the trees and the promise of life is renewed. Right now Fm just going to do some dreaming. I went to do it long enough that I'm really sure about this resolution business. Maybe 111 sign up for flying classes and pilot a plane, or team to paint Perhaps Til set aside time for just my husband and I to go on e weekly date or start a vigorous exercise program. Whatever 1 decide, I know it will be easier then. Hey, maybe 111 work on that procrastination problem have! d sport-utilit- by Cheryl Afecham s5pn W filers; Aldnn Radicle, of the foe, bring Utah vehicle registration renewal costa more in line with neighboring states, and to simplify the motor vehicle renewal administration process uniform foe apThe y plies only to passenger cars, vehicles, vans and light trucks (including passenger utility value-base- across-the-boa- age-base- d more uniform, remove the inflationary effect Passenger vehicle owners whose registration is due in January will receive the first wave of renewal packets reflecting a change from d Utahs longstanding vehicle property tax to a new sliding fee that is based on the vehicle's in his State of the Union address A The Associated Press Dear Editor, Resolution, (World Book Dictionary) says: 1) A thing decided On; thing determined. 2) The act of resolving or determining. 3 ) The act of holding firmly to a purpose. What is our purpose of New Years resolution? To do better or to look better or to do something that will make us happier. We all want to be happy. TN ta. Example Example. From your friend, Mr. Whitney R. Ctyecketts Heavener Ok. fee to replace vehicle property tax New year brings is not for federal come tax purposes, as ia the percent property tax. Safety Inspections in- le Cara, trucks and IB ay motorcycles are required to be inspected prior to registration, as follows: Beginning Jan. 1, vehicles with model years less than five years old need e safety inspection once every two yean. Vehicles in this category model years having even-number- ed must have safety inspections in yean, and vehicles model years having even-number- must have safety inspections in ed years. Example: a 1997 model year vehicle must have a safety inspection when it is registered in 1999. Vehf-cle-s with model years fiveyvars old and older must pass safety inspections every year. Safety inspection is not required for trailers, regardless at age. For more information on these changes, visit the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles web site at http www.dmv.utah.com, or call e outside the 0 Salt Lake metro area, or within the Salt Lake area. toll-fre- 297-778- Agricultural Prices Prices received by Utah farmers and ranchers for all milk during were up from November, but December barley, alfalfa, and other hay prices were down, according to the Utah Agriand, cultural Statistics Service. ' the fee ia due on can that an The Utah all milk registered more than once in the price was $17.00 cwt, per up 10 same year (i.e. a car with current cents from the and month previous registration that ia sold and then up $3.10 from December 1997. Barnew the owner). by ley, at $1.77 per bushel, was down Because the new fee ia not baaed two cento from the previous month on the vehicle's fair market value, it and down 61 cento from the same terms. Jensen is active in public month last year. Baled alfalfa hay affairs and is secretary of the Upper was $75.00 per ton, $4.00 lower Country Water Conservancy Dis- than last month and $10.00 lower trict Jensen replaces Gayle Young than December 1997. Other hay, at of Duchesne, who has fulfilled her $51.00 per ton, declined $2.00 from last month and $19.00 from Decemeligibility for service. Jim Bills was appointed to re- ber 1997. The November 1998 sheep price, place Gordon Snow, who recently resigned from the hospital board at $21.00 was up $1.00 from Octoafterbeingelected to the Utah House ber but down $14.00 from Novemof Representatives. A Neola resi- ber of last year. The lamb price for dent. Bills is the owner ofVideo and November 1998 was $59.00 per cwt, Sound in Roosevelt and Falcon's down $3.00 from October and down $22.00 from last year. Ledge in Altamont. Bills will serve the remaining r "wqag. year on Snow's term and may be considered for an appointment thereafter. Four county residents made application for the advertised hospital board appointments. Commissioners determined that Jensen was the only qualified applicant of the four who submitted resumes, and subsequently asked Bills to serve in the second open position. TfcbionaHanna resident Renee Park was appointed by the Commission to replace Virginia Pratt on the Library Board. Pratt found the travel to board meetings prohibitive. Pratt served for three months and asked to be released. WITHOUT your support; ? THIS STORY ; i MIGHT HAVE HAG AVERY DIFFERENT - ENDING. Diran mmft For a free brochure call 1 0 Flood Huncsm. lonwtoo. Inrun at W MtnWinna ftorWfrni nwm WheiM OwtY a mmL tfv Ngnat Guard tod (nan respond Bat omy supth port THANKS 4 FmiwnOi d airotDiwt FM tUKSM (I tfOUS nh you. MtmCK, CR Poor |