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Show Fafe.Marcn..iwi OPINION Uintah Basin Standard UBET? YOU BET! Change is often perceived as an intimidating event, fearofthe unknown, the devil you know versus the devil you dont, that kind of sumer? Theres no way the Basin can lose. UBET is committed to providing up to date communication resources that will improve stuff! personal communication, business opportunities and educational opportunities for their patrons. RcplacingQWEST with UBET is like tradstock truck for a sports car. The ing a we! new outfit looks better, moves faster, is more Not this time. Exchanging a publicly traded company working forshareholdcrs in on what will eventual ly be a p working for its member-user- s means communication services in the Basin will only get better. QWESTs(formerIy U.S. West) commitment to the area wasminimal. The reason most' often cited was the expense of operating in an outlying area, versus the demands placed on them in urban areas of the state. That may sound great in the office in Salt Lake, but its a pretty lame excuse for those who paid their bills from the Basin. UBET, on the other hand, has all their eggs in the U intah Basin basket. What does the change mean for the con co-o- By Katie Hansen Six months ago a young couple purchased Basin Livestock Market Inc. which was previously owned by Curtis Dastrup. Don and Debra Richards purchased Basin Livestock after several discussions with Dastrup. Dastrup was not planning on selling Basin Livestock and the Richards were not seriously planning on buying a livestock buii. However the more they discussed the venture, the better the plan seemed to both parties. "Cattle is where my heart is, stated Don Richards. Richards was born and raised in Kamas and has a strongagricultural background. The Richards moved to Roosevelt three years ago, when Don was recruited by Zions Bank. He was almost finished with his financial degree at Utah State University, when he began workat the Roosevelt Zions Bank. He completed his degree in June of 1998 The Richards have not made any nuuor changes at Basin Livestock as ofyet. However they are makingplans to update, which will include fixing the corrals and painting. Ranchers can arrange for livestock to be sold utilised to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding service cfan individual or organisation, or any other worthwhile puq Letters mav not be used to replace Can of Thanks, or to list sponsors, participants or contributors to a rticuiar event or purpose. LE TI LRS -.- 1ST CONTAIN 400 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN. LEGIBLY, SIGNED. AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE OF ' THE AUTHOR. Utters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to edit letters and to withhold a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive. Utters 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 Standard. .. will be held at Union High, Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. and learn whats in store for you. Its a good day in the neighborhood and it wontbc long tilyou can callyourneighbortolL free to talk about it. Thanks, UBET! Basin Livestock now under new ownership EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers in the form of letters to the editor. Letters may be NUMBER responsive, gets better mileage and it even smells better too, because their interests are our interests. Stop by UBETs annual meeting, which . Accident victim delivers thanks Dear Editors: Thanks to the lady that witnessed my accident and called 911. To the two gentlemen that stepped into the gasoline filled ditch to get to me and comforted me until medical help arrived. To the Altamont EMT'a who treated me and reassured me while extricating me from the car. To the ER BtalY and radiologist that identified and treated my injuries. To the hospital staff that kept up my spirits while the healing process began. And to all of you who kept me in your prayers. Thank you and God bless you. The Mayor Needs Your Help Rename the golf course and win a recreation pass! Roosevelt Dennis Jenkins says its time for a change. Time to change the name ofthe Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course, that is. He's callingon those with a good imagination and a way with words (yes, golfersand alike) to come up with a catchy name for the city's golf course. Something with pizzaz, something with character, somethingwith some nt non-golfe- le Rose anna Miller appreciate everythingthat all of you did for us. The food, flowers, cards, shoulders to cry on and love you all showed us was overwhelmingand we are grateful. Family appreciates compassion Dear Editor: Please allow us to apologize for the belated thank you to all of the friends and family that were there for us during the death of our father, Grover Walter Sixkiller. We greatly Th Again, thank you for your kindness. Sincerely, The Sixkiller Children Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Periodical postage paid at RooseVett and Duchesne, Utah ll.'SPS 646-90Published weekly at 268 S 200 R Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard at 268 S. 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE IIOI RS: 8 (K) a m to I U0 p m Mundav. 9 00 a m hi 5 00 p m Tuesday thru Fridav Fax. 722-11- 40 Phone 435-722III. DEADLINES: For all Kcs. legal Notices, Classifieds 6 PI RUSHER: Craig Ashhy any time of the week, rather than woekends only, an option that previously was not open to them. Visitors to Basin Livestock can expeettoeatat the same cafe, located in the basement. They can also expect to see the same auctioneer, Roy Murray, however some familiar faces will have changed. Over half of the 19 employed by Basin Lh replaced. Don has found it hard running Basin Lives tockand working at Zions, however he said he has had a great deal of help from his wife. Debra Richards is the brains behind the outfit, hestated, adding thatshe runs the office and does basically everything besides the actual moving of cattle. She also takes care of their three boys ages 4, 3 and 2 years old, which her husband says keeps her very busy. Don noted that a lot, of people have lost confidence in the Basin Livestock Market he added that it will bdk an uphill battle to gain that confidence back. "Things are going to change, he said adding that prices at Basin Livestock will get better over time. "I want to be the place to go with cattle," he said. Advertising the Deadline is Thursday al 5 p m EDITOR: Iclce E. Whiting Michelle Roberts OFFICE MANAGER: Bonnie Parrish PRODUCTION: Writers, Aldan Rachelc. katic Kelson Production. Colette Ashhy. Andrea llarpir. Adant Womack. Amanda Jenkins, kirn Maris and Shauna Gilbert ADVERTISING: CORRESPONDENT'S: ROOSEVELT - Teresa Harmshm ALTAMONT - . BLUEBELL - Shana Lee Loertscher 454-to'HANNA - Tracv Roberts LAPOINT Marlene McClure MONTWEI.L - Nola Nelson 353-454MYTON - ; TRIDELL. NFOLA - Mondi Taylor 353-175- 3. WltlTL'KOCKS. DUCHESNE -Oruida lice 738-263- 4 flair that shouts Hey YOU, come play our golf course because its the greatest! Okay, okay, so whats in it for you? How does a free 2001 season golf a free season swim past sound? Not too shabby, eh? Now all you have to do is get out your pen, pencil, crayon or finger paints and get to work. Let your imagination go. Try something that de-- , picts the character of our area and would entice visitors here to play our , outstandingcourse. Examples of catchy names already : used by other courses are Entrada, Green Springs, Sunb rook. Sky Mountain, Black Horse, and Wolf Creek. Entries must be submitted on a 3 x 5 card in block letters to Roosevelt City Recorder Carolyn Krissman at the city building before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9. $1 .7 million in Subscription Rates: Name Address In the Uintah Basin Yr. $24 2 Yr. $37 Out of the Uintah Basin 1 Yr. S36 2 Yr. S56 1 If 4,160 Utahns had their state income tax returns, they would have a collective $1.7 million in the bank by now, theState Tax Commission said today. That many refund returns are currently sitting in the Tax Commissions error file, waiting for problems to be resolved, Tax Commission spokesperson Janice Perry software would Gully said. have avoided most of those errors. The mistakes that pull returns out of processing and into the error file are as simple as forgetting to sign the return, erring in tax calculations, writing Social Security numbers incorrectly, neglecting. to submit all s claimed in withholding and failingto put a code number next to a tax credit claimed. In addition to avoiding errors, refunds by bypassing all of the manual processing steps. Taxpayers also can directly deposit refunds in their bank or credit union g accounts. . ... Citv Cash or Check onv .Sr- -v Vo ip: 4 Charfrs .vV&' veifj, r- I v s, 2 w'.si . . ''I V i' Tocheckonthesutusofasibietax refund, get a copy of your ret urn and 0 caL (801) or An automated telephone system will toil you if vour 297-220- toil-fre- t! v :m l hf Ih ' s ' , v 'VS,'".'4 , v .s'.' I j1,1 irtf .s ' t .f i'.' : Members of the Roosevelt First and Fourth wards will be attending church at two HISTORICAL BUILDING different churches beginning in April, while their meeting house under goes major renovations. The construction project is expected to wrap up in November. The building was dedicated in 1 930 as the Roosevelt Chapel. Major renovations planned for 1st and 4th ward building By Therena Morrill Members of The Church of Jesus Saints who atChrist of Latter-Da- y tend services in the Roosevelt First and Fourth wards will soon have a fiilly remodeled building for their meetings. The churchbuilding, which is located at 35 S. State across from the Roosevelt swimming pool is -going a mgjor renovation. Additional floor space will also be added during the renovation. Currently the buildings heating; and electrical systems are all substandard. There are no accommodations for the physically handicapped. The building is insulated with asbestos, which needs to be removed. Through the years, leaks in the roof have resulted in the deterioration of the interior plaster walls. While the building is a local historical site, these problems must be remedied in order to bring the church into compliance with the standards set by the First Presidency under- tax refunds delayed by simple error W-2- Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E. Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 ' return has been received, whether a check has been issued, or whether the refund has been delayed due to an error on your return. For state and federal income tax forms and information, visit buildleadership for church-owne- d ings .Throughout the renovation the church will take great care to preserve the historical integrity of the building. Because of the sentimental and historical value the First Presidency has a great desire to preserve the integrity of the building According to Lab rum, the chapel will be extended to the south by 10 or 15 feet New interior walls will be built where needed and new interior doors will be installed. The kitchen will be totally remodeled. In the west wing of the building, a new staircase will be built and an elevator will be installed. The stairs that are in the middle of the west win g will be eliminated. If structurally possible, hallways will be widened. The entire lower floor in the east-wewing will be gutted. This area will become new offices for the bishops and clerks. At the southwest corner of the building, where there is currently a patio, a new Relief Society room will be added. The exterior of the church building will be unchanged for the most part. However the planter that is currently in front ofthe building will be removed and some exterior concrete work will be done to improve the appearance andsoundness ofthe building. The Church has given intructions to supervisors of the project to try to save all of the trees that are on the lot, said Labrum. Bids for the remodel project are st www.utahtax.com. Low supply may spawn high prices at pumps The Energy Department raised concerns Monday that low crude-o- il and gasoline stocks could lead to price spikes for motorists this summer. The caution came as President Bush was to receive an interim report from .vs energy task force on how to address short term energy problems including growing worries about power blackouts in the West this summer. -- Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said it is too early to predict tiie impact of the decision last week by the organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to curtail pro duction by 1 million barrels a day. If you reduce supply worldwide, its going to have some impact down the road, Abraham said on NBCs Today." But even before calculating the fallout from the latest OPEC action the Energy Department said Monday that both crude-o- il inventories and gasoline stocks are 6 percent to 7 percent lower than what the traditionally have been this time of year. John Cook, chief petroleum analyst for the departments Energy Information Administration, called the current inventory levels a dis-- being let out during the month of March, and President Labrum anticipates that a contractor will be selected by the end ofMarch. Church building personnel have stated that work on the building will begin in early April. Beginning April 8, members of Roosevelt First Ward will hold their meetings in the Roosevelt Second and Seventh ward buildingwhile the reconstruction is being done. The members of Roosevelt Fourth ward will meet in the Roosevelt Stake Centeron Lagoon Street Church lead- ers project that the remodeling should be completed by December 31. This project could have a positive effect on the local econoiqy by provid-ingjofor skilled laborers, contractors, and Many supplies and building materials will be purchased locally. As an added boon, the Church plans to tear down the old BishopsStorehouse and Cannery building and erect a new facility on the northwest corner of the lot This will be a simultaneous project and will most likely involve the same contractor and laborers The Roosevelt First and Fourth Ward building was dedicated in 1930 as the Roosevelt Chapel. The advantage of the emo- tions is that they lead us astray. Oeear Wilde turbing sign for this summer's heavy drivingseason. While stocks likely will increase somewhat, We are beginning the driving season with very little stock cushion, Cook said in remarks prepared for an oil refiners conference in New Orleans. Gasoline prices nationwide forall brands average $1.41 a gallon, slightly lower than the recent weeks, the Energy Department said. While the DOE earlier this month predicted prices at the pump this summer would increase modestly to about $1.49 on average, analysts said they would not rule out severe price spikes beyond that shuuld supply problems develop. Last year gasoline soared past $2 a gallon income parts ofthe country, especially in the Midwest. |