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Show 1 1 Page 2 - September 19. 2Q0Q I OPINION Uintah Basin Standard Divorce: Ignoring the Cost vorce and poverty. According to Mary Corcoran, a political science professor at the What would you say ifl told you theres a sure-fir- e way to reduce child poverty, make kids more likely to stay in school and less likely to experiment with sex, and cause crime rates University ofMichigan, household income for children living with two parents averaged $43,600. It dropped to $25,300 following a divorce. Studies also show divorce affects education. High school dropout rates are much higher among children ofdi vorced parents than among children of always-marrie-d parents, and the children of divorce are 60 percent less likely to attend college than children from always-marriparents. Girls from intact families are also far less likely to skip school. The effect ofdivorce on sexual behavior is noteworthy, too. U.S. and British studies show that daughters of divorced parents are more sex. likely to engage in The listofharmful effects goeson. But the question is, can anjthing be done to reverse the trend? Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, whose divorce rate in the stale has the second-highehe has vowed it and believes must country, over 10 to cut his state's rate by one-thi- to drop even further? Before you assume youve timed into some infomercial" or worse apolitical convention, let me quickly unveil this seemingly magic cure-al-l: marriage. A growing body of social science research shows that marriage is the best antidote to ahost of societal il Is and that divorce is more harmful to children than most people think. late-nig- ht WhichmakesthemunberofU.S.children affected by divorce more than 1 million a year, up from fewer than 5 00,000 in 1 960 all the more worrisome. Heritage Foundation researchers Patrick pre-marit- Fagan and Robert Rector recently reviewed hundreds of articles and studies from leading social science journals to chart what they call the downward spiral offamily breakdown. Their report is asobering read. Consider the link betw een crime rates and family structure. You can actually use the divorce rate in a given area to predict its level of crime, according to University ofChicago sociology professor Robert Sampson, who stud- years. But Keating is not pushing solutions. Instead, hes working withhis states private sector and religious communities to encourage marriage preparation and discourage divorce. Perhaps most important, Keating is using his bully pulpit to counter the widespread assumption that divorce isjust another social arrangement. No ones saying it should be impossible to get out ofa marriage. But considering its importance to the healthofour society, shouldntit be property owners Thursdays at 5:00 pm.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Dear Editor, Ifyou are the deeded owner ofreal estate within the jurisdiction of 8th District Court, and you have Tuturea to that property stolen from you, you'd better pray that the case is not heard by Judge Payne. I own property that had two very large steel gates affixed to that property. These gates had been there approximately 25 years. The night of Dec. 18, 1999 the posts were ripped out and the gates stolen. Dep. County Attorney Uresk had signed a note written by the thieves, giving them permission to steal my gates. I have a copy of that note. It went to Payne'S court Sept. 11, where, even though I documented my ownership and presented state law, the thieves gave nothing but their opinion and Crash's signature. They had. not one shred of evidence supporting their defense. Would you believe that Judge Payne awarded my stolen gates to the thieves? Many of us believe that Payne was covering Uresk's backside. This was obviously not a court of X law," just another example of how corrupt the system has become. Payne needs to be- removed and Uresk fined. The Attorney General's office is being notified and the state bar is investigating. Beverly Park - Ths Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodic posUft pud m Kornev til md Duchesne. I'Udl (US PS 646-90Published weekly 261 S. 200 E.. RomrveX. Uuh 14066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send address dunges to tic Batin Siandvd a 261 S. 200 E.. Rnoacvdl, Utah 14066-310- 9 OFFICE HOI RS: 1 00 a in. to 1 00 pm. Monday. 9 00 a m to 5 00 m. Tucsdat thru p Fnday. Phone 131. Fax: 722-41DEADLINES: F iH News, Lepal None. Clasufodi A AAcrtim At Deadline Thursday m J p m Pt SLIMIER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Lake E Whiting ADVERTIS1G: Michelle Roberts OFFICE MANAGER: Bonnie Parish PROtHCTtOV men. Aldon Rachele. Lem Stndnger. A Cheryl Mcchwn Production. Coictic Ashby. Jacec Ashby, kactyn Meyers. Kw Marks Subscription Rates: and Send to: In the Uintah Basin 1 Yr.S24-2Yr.S- 37 JJintW Basin "'IT: Medical center is appreciated I just wonder if the people of Roosevelt know what a gem they have in their hospital? I hope so. My husband was hospitalized there for over two weeks last May . The care he got from all of his caretakers could not have been beat by any hospital in this whole United States of America! We were so impressed. It is truly a "model of a hospital. I believe it is the people who make the hospital from the environmental engineers to and they all exadministration ceeded expectations. Thank you, Uintah Basin Medical Center, for all you do. Bernard and Alyce Light Vernal, By Lezlee E. Whiting 1 Out of the Uintah Basin I 1 Yr.S36-2Yr.- S5 I X . It's adisease that's definitely more common in Third World countries, but because people travel as never before, tuberculosis has also become a scourge that is spreading easily across borders. It's even touched Duchesne and Uintah counties to a small, but real extent According to Burdeari Wirtz, nursing director for the TriCounty Health Department, right now locally there are "one or two active cases of tuberculosis in adults. "We don't have an epidemic, Wirtz said, adding that the cases being monitored by TriCounty Health are responding well to treatment ,The increase in overseas travel by Americans, migration of immigrants, k as well as lifestyles such as drug use, are cited as the primary reasons for the upswingin the disease in the United States. The highest risk of exposure to tuberculosis "breathe droplets" comes when traveling in contained air environments such as a bus or an airplane. Prisons and jails in largecities are alsoreport-in- g an increase in diagnosed cases of tuberculosis, said Wirtz. Wirtz said it's important to understand that any exposure to tuberculosis would have to be pretty intense to actually contract it. She advises anyone who will be traveling outside the country and think they mayhaveachanceofbeingexpoardto TB to get a test before they Leave on a trip and after they return. "They are much more likely to be exposed in these places that are high 1 "at-ris- Religion is important in politics Dear Editor, In this election year, I would like to write in part something 1 just read. Seventy five years ago, President Calvin Coolidge spoke about how governments are limited in their capacity to make people do good. Quote: "The government will be able to get out of the people only such virtue as religion has placed there." He alao said, " The righteous authority oflaw depends for its sanction upon its harmony with the righteous authority of Almighty God. If people do not have strong personal religious convictions, society might go on for time under its own momentum, but it would be headed for destruct ion. President Coolidge ended his talk by saying, "I have trad to indicate what 1 think the country needs in way of help under present conditions. It needs more religion. That was in 1925. Stop! What do you think? I think it still applies! Remember religion is more than just going to church. It is and should be a seven-daa week and lifetime quest Read your Bible. Pray each night and morning with your family and also alone. Ask God to help you be better today than you were yesterday. Then live the beet you can. Be a good husband or wife or person. Be a good loving parent. Be honest in your dealings one with another. Always tell the truth, whether at home or in your work and business dealings. Be a good citizen. Remember, homes and churches are more important to political success than convention halls. History tells us what has happened to nations that forgot God. What a blessing we have to live in this greet country with its freedom of religion. From your big old friend Mr. Whitney K. Check etu y and Shauna Gilbert CORRESPONDENTS: ROOSEVELT - Teresa Hannslon 722-251- 1. ALTAMONT ; BLITBELL - Shaw Lea Loertscha 454-397- 6. HANNA -- Tracy Roberts LAPOINT Malene MiOure 247-237- 5: MONTH FU Noli Nelson 353-454MYTON . ; TRIDELL Lena McKee 247-235KEOLA Mondi Taykv WH1TEROCKS 4. DUCHESNE Ormda Gee 731-263Virginia Ferguson Clip epidemic, but health threat is real Edwin Feulner is president of the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-base- d public institute. policy Warning to published deadline (normally TriCounty Health says TB isn't justalittlebitharder? two-pair- nt utilized to express opinions or Cases Diagnosed Locally rd the link between divorce and crimekchildrenof divorced parents are 1 2 times more likely to serve time injail than are children from intact, families. Then theres the connection between di comments. So highlight outstanding service ofan 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 orpurpose. LE TIERS MUST CONTAIN 400 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OK WRITTEN LEGIBLY, SIGNED, AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters wilt be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to edit letters and to withhold a name by request tfthe nature of the letter is positive. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S 200 .. Roosevelt. Utah. S4066 by the al st ied 171 U.S. cities with populations above 100,000 and found that the lower a citys divorce rate, the lowerits crime rate. Another study tracked 6,400 boys over 20 years and found those who grew up without fathers in the home were two to three times more likely to commit crimes. In Wisconsin (the only state to release government data on EDITOR 'S NOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions firm readers in tkt form of letters to the editor. Letters may lie . ed Constitution Dear Editor, Ute Constitution: Article M. Section I. We are part of State of Utah Constitution We the Tribe need to use and review the Constitution and the issues contained therein: Tax Exempt 1) Business 2) Consumer Rights 3) Gas and Electric Bills 4) Cost of Living in Duchesne County LeRoy Tops notes Jr. risk than they are anywhere locally aid Wirtz, noting that there really aren't enough numbers in the Baain to worry about that exposure. Across the country, tuberculosis ia giving health care professionals reason to worry as the reported number of cases grows. All it takes to contract tuberculosis is to breathe in tiny particles that spread through the sir when aomeone with an infectious train ofit sneezes or coughs, making anyone who breathes the air a potential victim. Although tuberculosis usually trikes the lungs, destroying their ability to exchange oxygen, it can migrate to anywhere in the body. Multi stesins of the disease areemerging, making it mote difficult for doctor! to effectively treat the communicable disease. The disease manifests itself by prolonged coughing, breathing difficulties, an increased production of phlegm, as well as chills and fever. It can be detected through a "tine or PPD test," the explained. The PPD tests are routinely ad. ministered to adults who work with the high risk, elderly or children, as well as to medical professionals who work with k populations. Inmates who come into local jails are also tested, she said. "It's a diagnostic test where just a bit of serum is injected under the skin. The reaction to the skin prick tells ifyou have ever been exposed to tuberculosis and have active antibodies. If you have a positive reaction, you follow up with a visit toyour doctor for a chest drug-resista- nt at-ris- Buckle Up and Save A Life! FsbRt Semiet Asessecvewel by ifce I'iMab SiiaSwS Mi ,r!l Submitted by Our Readers Remember Hats Off? Standard resurrects good-dee- d doer column Remember when Bill Clinton was president? Gas prices had risen over a dollar a gallon and kids were wearing those word slouchy pants? Well, 1998 wasnt that long ago in fact, Clinton is still in office, gas prices keep rising and kids still wear those slouchy pants, but some things about that year were forgotten, such as Superintendent Scou Bean suggesting that the district lengthen the school day. No way! And the Hats Off column found on the opinion pege ofthe Uintah Baiui Standard was used regularly? That's right We devised a forum to give folks the opportunity each week to publicly thank those in our community who went the extra mile in delivering a service, or just did a Someone found to be carrying the disease is placed on antibiotics that will control the disease. Samples of sputum are collected weekly and analyzed to be sure the medication is controlling the disease. "The protection comes in getting a PPD test to see if youve been exposed in that year. If you are strong and healthy the body will generally encapsulate TB in the lungs and it will never break out But if jrou have it once there is the chance that it will recur. The medication can dear it up, but there is some scarring (of the lungs, Wirtz related. Tuberculosis has probably always been in the Uintah Basin to a small Health Deextent, Director Schafter, Joseph partment but the cases went unrrported or undiagnosed. "Ten years ago they were there, but we just didnt haves handle on iL Now we have theecreening for iL Some oftheee esses are also related to AIDS and HIV, so they are high risk and when we look forone thing we look for others, said SchafTer. Decades ago treatment for tuberculosis meant assigning the infected individual to s sanitarium to prevent its spread and aid in recovery. Now it means making sure the person suffering from tuberculosis is properly diagnosed and remains on a strict antibiotic regimen as prescribed. "The TriCounty Health Department does receive a small amount of money from the state (to monitor active tuberculosis cam) and we are keeping our hand on the situation. If anything does happen here w aggressively seek the means to control it, Wilts stated. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 10 to 15 million Americans already have a latent infection, and about 10 percent of there will develop n tuberculosis. Last year, 17.528 new cam were reported in the United States. y full-blow- Smith captures prize in Concourse dElegance A rare 1962 Z1 1 Chevrolet Impala owned fay Roosevelt resident Willio Smith took first place last Saturday morning at theConcoursed'Elegance held at the University of Utah. This is the second time Smith haa taken home a trophy from the show said Mike Limon, Smith's painter and restorative mechanic. Last year Smith enter different 1963 Zll Impala and took first prise. The rare Z 1 l's were manufactured fay Chevrolet for rare cars in promotional competitions throughout the US in the 1960's. good deed. We called it Hats Oft." The column was well received at first, but somehow as the year went faded. Eventually the letters stopped coming and folks just forgot about it But we're not going to let it die easily. We think it's important to have positive, uplifting expressions in our community newspaper! Don't put if oil? After all, that's why good thoughts and deeds die so quickly. Drop oft your submission today to "Hats Oft," or email us: ubsnews5?uhtant com; fax your thank you to (435) 722-- 140, or drop it in the mad in care of the Uintah Baain Standard, 268 E. 200 South, Roosevelt, Utah 84066. fay interest 4 Submitted by Our Readers Lloyd and Joanne Yates of New London, Ohio would like to thank the Mike and Barbara Crosier family for the great hospitality shown to them during their two week visit to the Basin! The traditional "Bed and Breakfast" cannot compare to the Crosiers! Also, the Yates Family would like toromgnizeand tothank their Uintah Baain friends! The hugs were great, the smiles were wonderful the tnemoriee-unforget table! Thank you for being such s greet example of our elder brother-Jeeu- a Christ! Poor |