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Show jMMfl HW T T OPINION Page2.Julv4.200Q Uintah Basin Standard Freedom is Never Free stroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewishad his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. JohnHartwasdrivenfromhiswifesbed-sid- e , as she was thing. Their 1 3 children fled for their lives. 1 lis fields and his gristmill were laid ) to waste. For more than a year he lived in f forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fetes. Such were the stories and sacrifices ofthe American Revolution. g These were not men ofmeans ruffians. They were and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing talk straight, and unwavering, they pledged: For the support of this declaration, with finnreliance on the protection ofthe divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot about what happened in the Revolutionary Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of - Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from . woundsorhardshipsofthe Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kindofmenwerethey? were lawyers and jurists. Eleven w ere merchants, nine were fanners and large plantation owners; men of means, w ell educated. But they signed the Declarationof Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties ofDillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle ofY orktown, Thomas Nelson noted that the British General Cornwallis Jr, had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was de Twenty-fo- ur wild-eye- soft-spok- rabble-rousin- d, en ofa 13- - year-ol- d tax exemption order for enrolled members of the Ute Indian Tribe, city officials expect a moderate incline in sales tax revenue this budget year. The citys fiscal year 2000 2001 budget - which went into effect July 1 - included a projected 120,000 increase in sales tax revenue. July 1 is same day the Utah Tax Commission reinstated the sales tax on enrolled members of the Ute Indian Tribe who purchase goods and services in Jtoosmrelt and other homestead' areas within the exterior boundaries of the Uintah-Ours- y Reservation. Enrolled tribal members will continue to be exempt from state, local and use taxes on good and services purchased on trust lands, as well as on purchases made elsewhere, but which are delivered to trust lands. To claim the sales tax exemption in stores on homestead lands, tribal members had to write their name and enrollment number when making a purchase at a local business. It waa the responsibility of the merchant to file the papers with the State Th Tax Commission. The Tax Commissions order comes two years after a 10 Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which modified a landmark 1986 decision that paved the way for the sales tax exemption throughout the exterior boundaries of the original Uintah Valley Reservation. The lengthy fay was due to negotiations among elected leaders from the Ute Tribe, State of Utah and Duchesne and Uintah counties to reach compromises over issues left unresolved by the courts during 25 years at legal battles. The taxation issue was the last to be decided. At the time tribal members were granted tax exempt status in March 1987, Roosevelt city officials predicted the budget would sustain an estimated drop of $15,000 to 120,000 in sales tax revenue. The sales tax exemption, coupled with the downturn in the economy in the mid-tol- a te 1980s - oil prices had plunged and unemployment wss in the double digits, and the end of federal revenue sharing programs, resulted in a decline of about $150,000 in city coffers. According to statistics compiled by an economist with the Utah Tax Commission, rough estimates show that sales tax exemptions for tribal members amounted to 1135.565, last year alone. Roosevelt receives 50 percent of the sales tax collected in the city Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodical ptstafe pal at RoomvcR and Duchewe. Utah (USPS 646-900- ) Published weekly al 261 S 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utah 14066-310-9 POSTMkSTER: a Send address changes to the Uintah Bans Standard 261 S. 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utah 64066-310-9 OFFICE HOURS: 1 00 a si to 1 00 p . Monday, 9.00 a as to 5 00 p as Tuesday dm Friday Fax 722-41Phone DEADLINES: For all Newt. Legal Nonce. 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In May which included quarterly filings Roosevelt collected $72,000 - - in sales taxes, but was only able to keep $65,000, based on a state-wid- e formula. According to Davis, when it comes to sales tax revenue, the city has been steady lor the past five years after going throughadowntum in the late 1980s and early 1990a. If the pnyected increase in sales tax materializes, Davis said the city will have more money for their general fund. The general fund pays for everything from recreation to roads and fire and police protection. EDITOR S NOTE: The Uintah Batin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions fiom traders in die form of letters to the editor. Letters may he utilised to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding service of an individual or organization, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letters mar not be used to replace Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors, participants or contributors to a particular event or purpose LETTERS .'ST CONTAIN 400 WORDS -- OK LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLE SIGNED. AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. Wt reserve the eight to edit letters and to withholds name by request ifthe nature of the letter is positive. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S 200 Roosevelt, Utah, 84066 by the published deadliue (normally Thursdays at S OO p m.) A0 letters become property of the Uintah Basin In 7ppirT) f MINUTES FOR REGULAR COM- mittee members if they are not happy Nielsen required before he would MISSION MEETING HELD ON with Mr. Wardle then they should get approve them were ridiculous and JUNE 19, 2000 someone else, and settle their differ- unnecessary. The additional improvements cost him about $15,000. ences and organize themselves. Commissioner Roes stated that Commissioner Rosa stated that Road Issues Supervisor Nielsen Supervisor Nielsen presented a he has been to visit the area since the the standards for new Cooperative Agreement for design Road Department was there and some roada were previously imposed unand construction of the Strawberry ofthe roadswhere really wash boardy. der the direction of the Commission. Commissioner Roes stated that when Supervisor Nielsen is using minimal River Bridget 4, 5, 6 and 7, project . iThis modification gravel is feid nn trn nr difficult UQQTiUodanis. modifies agreement Na 998178. The areas that water be applied and com- ' Discussion of Litigation - ExCountys portion of- the project pacted for a better surface. Supervi- ecutive Session - Roger HoUellx Motion: Commissioner Kappen $300,631.63, the County currently sor Nielsen stated the road had been has $52,399.00 on deposit with the watered before placing the gravel on. motioned to go into executive session Utah DepartmentofTnuuporUtion, Final Plat Approval for River to discuss litigation matters with leaving $248,232.63 owing. A check Breete Estates - Kenneth Roger Holfcltx, Commissioner Ross for the balance owing needs to be sent Wilkinson second, the motion carried. Roll Call with the signed copies of the AgreeClayton Chidester presented the Vote: All Commissioner Voting Aye. final plat for River Breeze Estates, ment. Regular Meeting Reconvened 2:45 Motion: Commissioner Happen Kenneth Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson p.m. motioned to approve the Coopera- developed a water well for the four Final Plat Approval for Taytive Agreement and have a check cut lota ana the roads have been approved lor Subdivision - Dennis Taylor for $248,232.63 and sent to UDOT, by Supervisor Nielsen. The Planning Dennis Taylor, Diane Sal Las, Commissioner Ross second, the mo- and Zoning Commission has approved Susan Hamilton, and Clayton Chidester were present to discuss the tion carried. this plat. Motion: Commissioner Rom mo- final plat for Taylor Subdivision. Supervisor Nielsen has been contacted by Joe Biatriski with the For- tioned to approve the Final Plat for Clayton reported that this is one of est Service, Joe would like to set a River Breeze Estatee.Commisaioner the dry subdivisions that were in the time when the Commission could Kappen second, the motion carried. process before the Dry Subdivision look at the North Fork River Road. Signature ofLease Agreement Moratorium was adopted. All the Commissioner Rosa informed Su- with Tri County Health Depart- requirements have been met and the pervisor Nielsen that the Commis- ment Planning and Zoning Commission sion has scheduled a tour with Joe, for The Commission reviewed the have approved this. June 27 at 9 a.m. The Commission Lease Agreement with Tri County Motion: Commissioner Roes mowould like Supervisor Nielaen to Health Department. tioned to approve the Final Plat for with them. The Cora mission thought AMENDMENT TO LEASE Taylor Subdivision Commissioner it would be convenient to look at tha AGREEMENT Kappen second, the motion carried. North Fork River Rood then. Section One, a description of Lease Motion: Commissioner Kappen The Commission asked Supervi- Premises, of the original lease shall motioned to go into Executive Sessor Nielsen what he had found out be amended to read as follows: Les- sion to discuss Personnel Issues, Comshout the ATV laws. Supervisor sor leasea to lessee and lessee leases missioner Ross second, the motion Nielaen said he wss still working on from lessor the space in the old county carried. courthouse building located at 100 Motion: Commissioner Ross moDiscussion of Roods in Pinon South Center Street in Duchesne, tioned to go out of Executive Session Utah, said leased premises shall be a at the conclusion of the discussion of Ridge - Roger Grimaud Marty Noel and Wands Durham total of 1226 squmefeeL This amend- Personnel Issues, Commissioner were present to discuss the roadwork ment to the original lease agreement Kappen second, the motion carried. that was done in the Pinon Ridge hall be effective as of June 1,2000. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners area. In Commission meeting held State Fire Warden Voting Aye. May 8, a group of people from the Terry Stringham waa present to ' Regular Session Reconvened 3:30 Pinon PJdgePtnon Retreat area wers introduce himself as the new Sute p.m. in attendance to request some road Fire Warden for our area. He talked If iring and Litigation improvements in that area. A com- with the Com mission about the exCommissioner Thayne suggested mittee consisting of Stan Wardle, treme fire hazards with this year that we epprove the hire for West Merv Wardle, Diane Kramer, Roger being so dry. He also expressed the Justice Court Clerk, and ask for a Grimaud, Lois Bentley, and Colene need for additional part tune help written response from Judge Foulaon, Dumaa was established to work with during this season. Commissioner concerning hi relationship with the Supervisor Nielsen to prioritize the Kappen suggested that the Commis- father of Inehitve. roads in that ties. Marty Nod re- sion taka a few weeks to review the Commissioner Rosa felt that wo ported that Stan Wardle, who waa budget and determine ifthere is fund- needed to get the written response Supervisor Nielsen's contact person, ing for a part lime fire crewmember. beforehand. And would like to have was not getting input from other Commissioner Rose would like to the question come from the Personcommittee members. Roger havaTerry provide in writing exact nel office. Grimaud, has tried several times to coats of the pert time crewmember Motion: Commissioner Kappen contact M r. Wardle, and has left mes- and what the State will be contribut- motioned to approve Stephanie sages on his answering machine. Mr. ing. Terry said that was not a prob- Swasry be hired as the West JP Wardle has not returned any of Mr. lem he would get the information clerk upon receiving a written stateGimaud's phone calls or anyone else together. ment from Judge Clair Paulson as to who has left messages for him conMotion: Commissioner Kappen a possible conflict with Doug Swaary cerning the Committee and the road motioned to take two weeks to re- bringhisbusineasp rtner, Commisview the budget and determine if sioner Ross second, the motion carSupervisor Nielsen said that they there is funding for a part time fire ried. Roll Call Vote: All Commission-mVotingAy- e. started when they had left ofT tha crewmember. Commissioner Rose last time they improved the roads in second, the motion carried. Th Commissions position as to that area. Supervisor Nielsen met Kenneth Wilkinson joined the tha discussion of litigation with Bill with Mr. Wardle and discussed what meeting and requested that the Com- Garza is that tha County is not at waa to be done and he was in agree- mission come and look a! the raeds he fault inanywaywilhthecaseanddo ment with tha plan. built for the subdivision that was just not feel that a settlement is The Commission suggested that approved. He feels that the improvethey get in touch with the other com ments to tha road that Supervisor -- limits, plus an additional amount based on population factors, explained city finance director Mike search of the Class of 75 Dear Editor, Ifyou're a 1975 graduate ofUnion High, or happen to know someone who graduated in Union's class of 1975 we want you to pass on this information. Our 25 claae reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 (over UB1C weekend)! Mark it down on your calendar! Now! Please let us know about former classmates who have moved from the area so we can contact them. The big event trill be held at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center at 1 p m. Please let your former classmates know! For more information contact Lynn Labrum at 4 or at PO Box 1925, Roosevelt, Ut. 84066 or Chris Denver at edenverft uhUnet.com. Organizing Committee members, Lynn Labrum and Chris Denver 722-071- Zip4 i July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid. Remember freedom i s never free ! to get boost from two sources: ticularly in small towns. For Roosevelt, well the blood has been somewhat anemic for the past few years. However, with the price of oil up substantially, a robust economy and to a smaller degree the removal . War.Wedidn'tfightjusttheBritish.Wewere City sales tax revenue expected Sales tax revenue. Its the life blood for government coffers, par- i. British subjects at that time and we fought our own government! Some ofus take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldnt So, take a few minutes while enjoyingyour 4th of Higher Oil Prices Are Main Factor By Lezlee E. Whiting i fc JRO-LC13l2)- L n it Few things nra harder te put sp with than the annoyance of a good example. Mark Twain Poor |