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Show Pace 2 April 10.2001 OPINION -- I Uintah Basin Standard Its Not the Victims world, but they know who they are. If they wantsympathy and support, the way to earn it issimplysteppinguptotheplateandaskingfor help. The help that is available to victims is available to the perpetrators. Often they have Dont you find it interesting that physical but not always and sexual abuse men chose those closest to them as victims. They want someone convenient, easi ly intimidated and weak to prey on. They want someone they can manipulate, even convince that they are the reason that these benevolent-on-th- been the focus ofabuse in their past, one victim creating a string of new victims. There is no shame in trying to break these dreadful emotional chains that bind individualsand familiesto dark secrets. It takes courage to acknowledge problems and ask for help and asking for help is exactly the next step they should take. Perhaps the Puritans had the too politically incorrect answer to even mention for those who persist in preying on their own that eventually get caught by the system. To those who would hide their weaknesses in the shame of e- surface predators must commit lle don acts that violate tiny souls. They befoul the meaning and shred the fabric of family, lifes closest relations. Thceflectsoftheircrimescan endure for generations. They play the game well . They hide behind job, church callings, public service, a helping hand, a warm smi Ic, a family name, and frightened and embarrassed fami Iy members as ifa facade of normalcy can hide, or compensate for their acts. Make no mistake, these perpetrators rip at the moral fiber and inner peaceof the community. Yet, they often seem to be able their wives and children, perhaps a public whipping on the town square would let them develop a real understanding for the shame and humil iation they have been willing to heap on to generate some community support. Joe others. may rape his kids and beat his wife, but hes not such a bad guy. Go figure. Those with the probl em know it They play at transferring blame, hiding the shame from the EDITOR SNOTE: The Uintah Basin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers in the form of letters to the editor. Letters may be ; utilised to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding service of an 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 event or purpose. LKTl'IiRS Srticular 400 WOKDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN. LEGIBLY, SIGNED. AND INCLUDE' NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters 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. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S 200 E Roosevelt, Utah, 84066bythe ' : published deadline (normally Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. ; Commission was wrong to vary from policy Dear Editor, I find it very diaturbingalter reading the April 3 edition oft, he newspaper, the commissioners give the DWR the OK to vary from the cou nties policy. In 1997, the county held numerous public hearings where the public gave their comments regarding the general plan for the county. One of the most important things that came from the public was that we would not have any loss of private land in the county because too much of the county is being purchased and given to government entities and taken off the tax roles and out of private enterprise. The Indian Canyon property referred to in the article that the DWR was going to sell back in to private enterprise was in exchange for land that was purchased by the Golden Stairs Road near Tabby Mountain. To use the same land again to negotiate a bigger parcel in Lake Canyon is Tlw Oh, ok, that may be a bit much. After all, these are civilized times. What ifwe brand them on their foreheads with a scarlet J (forjerk), instead? absurd and against the county plan. I doubt that the commission have viewed any land that DWR has acquired through either purchases by Nature Conservancy or other groups and then given to the DWR. Their lack of caring for the land is evident by the panels in Red Creekand Straw berry that they already own. The land would be far better of to be in private ownership than in State or Federal ownership The article states the commission is goingto grants variance to be reviewed in 5 years and continued for 7 more. How can you grant a variance to the purchase ofrral property? Once the purchase is made, it is final, and will never revert back to private ownership. Ifthe commission can change the counties general plan on a whim in a county commission meeting then what good is the plan in the first place? A lot of time and money was spent preparing the plan because it was what the Duchesne County residents want to see happen in the future. I went to the meet your candi- -' date nights and heard Commissioner Stradinger say she was in favor of protecting private property rights and preserving the counties way of life. Apparently, campaign promises mean nothing. I am not pleased that the commissioners are varying (him the county general plan. I dont like to see private property going into more government control I believe that the DWR should work in cooperative agreement with private land owners rather than purchasing the land. JohnSwasey When our beeper sounds Dear Editor, When beepers goofion-ca- l EMTs dash out the door to a waiting ambulance, our mission is before us. We rush to the ambulance shed with little eise on our minds except the patient who awaits us. We leave behind the papers on our desk, machines running and calls waiting when we rush away from the office, oil field, hospital, etc. Understanding employers and staff take up where we leave off, tying up loose ends, filling in at a moments notice whether it be an hour, or six. Periodical postage paid a Rooscdefe and Duchesne, Utah (USIS 646-0(1PuNislied weekly at 26S S. 200 E.. Roosevelt. 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Subscription Rates: I In the Uintah Basin 1 1 Yr.$24- -2 Yr.$37 Out of the Uintah Basin I I I I 1 Yr.S36-2Yr.- I I : Address C S56 ity Cash or Check only. Sam Vo Charges : I i i j Victim's Advocate Program offers aid when domestic violence strikes home reported to Roosevelt police. During By Therena Morrill No one deserves to be beaten, threatened or harmed by another individual. There are laws that protect women and children from then abusive behaviors and there are place in Duchesne County where they can go fin1 help. Since 1999 there hasbeen a 195 percent increase in incidences of domestic violence that have been on-ca- ll. Dump Daylight Savings time Dear Editor, After 75 years of watching the U S. Congress one is bound to come to a conclusion as to their intelligence. It only takes daylight savings time to prove they are not as smart asabara-yar- d rooster. Gardner. L. Hudson Time to change vehicle tax assessments Dear Editor, Uintah Basin Standard Inc. I Because of their generosity and understanding we believes thank you is in order. We, as Roosevelt Ambulance Association EMTs would like to express our gratitude to our empknow who you are-w- ho loyers-you certainly contribute to the community in a very significant way, often unnoticed, and allow us to earn a living at the same time. Thom patients awaiting emergency response duringwork hours are helped because our employers allow Volunteer us to work and be efforts are usually supported behind the scenes but rarely do people realize all that ia involved. Again we thankyou, your employers for all you allow us to do. RooseveltAmbulance Association EMTs. Crime Impacts Entire Community I was born and raised in Utah, a native of Emery County. I have recently moved back home after being gone for 20 years, and I am experiencing sticker shock. Whats up with the high cost of registering a vehicle in Utah? I have lived the last 12 years in Oregon, where it costs $30 every two years to registers vehicle. No safety inspection. No property tax. Just 30everytwoyeen. And the roads in Oregon could put many in Utah to shame. They seem to have plenty of money to maintain the highways, something that seems to be lacking in many parte of our state. Washington used to have a similar program to Utahs, assessing property taxes on motor vehicles every year. Just last year they abolished that system, and went to a much more sensible one like Oregons. I doubt their roads are going to fall into disrepair because the vehicle owners are no longer paying exorbitant amounts for the privilege of driving. Why does the State of Utah continue to gouge us forvehicle registration? There is no proof that the safety inspection, or lack of, increases or decreases the amount ofaccidents on the roads. And as for the property tax assessment, isnt the state getting enough fhom other property taxes, income tax, sales tax, etc.? It just isnt necessary for vehicle owners to have to pay out high amounts of money every year. Look atother stales. It can work with a lot leas taxpayer donations." Arent we taxed enough? Its time for a change. pears unwilling to see Americana on the right, who are beyond their wage earningyears and Americana on the left, who are yet to achieve the level ofeamings necessary to beasubetan-tia- l payer of income taxes. What, no ConreAmds? No gress seems centered in only wanting to help those wealthy today. Many other former and current workers, rural people, consumers, as well as taxpayers yesterday, also helped to build and nourish todays great American-surpluaeDont panic, fix a tax system that may not be broken, nor blindly-rus- h to extremes causing profound mistakes. Instead, pay down the national debt, then lets reward each person, including each child, who has a social with security identification-numbe- r one simple windfall early this year and next year when surpluses reappear. Lets actually act now as President George W. Bush says so often, leaving no child behind. John Bauer lower-tax-rate- s? a. Wolf pack seeks recipes for fund raising project Dear Editor, We Wolf Pack would like to add our concern about the cover over the pod or inlarger. Like Sunny Hatch ays, it does take all community to pu 11 thisoff. We the WolfPack people with all disabilities. We are asking anyone to send their favorite recipes to Bryon N. Murray, 385 S 500 E. 122-1-1 Roosevelt, UT 84066. We are making a recipe book that is going to sale fin the pool and we are going to raise $300. We challenge everyone to come up with a match or beat it. Our goal ia transportation which we want to talk to the county commissioner and this isourother thank you. Bryan N. Murray thjs same time period, there has also been an increase in the use of in the county. When dnigandalcbhd abuse rates increaae in a vicinity, typically there is also an increase in domestic violence Domestic violence is any criminal offense that involves physical harm or the threat of violence to an individual or their property by a s, Domestic violence affects families and entire neighborhoods. Women and children are especially impacted by domestic violence because they are most often the victims. Studies have shown that children who witness domestic violence in the home have higherrisks ofalcohol and drug abuse, higher incidences ofjuvenile delinquency, and higher risks of adult criminality. They are also ten times more likely to commit suicide than a child who has not witnessed domestic violence. Women who are the victims of domestic violence come fromall socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. However, these women often have common characteristics. They are often typified by isolation from family and friends. In many cases, there isahighstresa level in the home. As the level of stress increases withinafamily.sodothe occurrences of domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence are sometimes hesitant to terminate an abusive relationship for a variety of reasons. One reason that a woman often stays in an abusive situation is fear. She is afraid that if die leaves, the abuse may get worse. Statistics show that this is often the case. Itcan actually be more dangerous for a woman after she leaves the home because that is when the incidences of stalking and revenge come in to indi-vidual- call-ingt- play- - Economics are another reason why woman mightstay with her abuser. In Duchesne County, a woman who has children is eligible for support services thatcan assist her withhoua-in- g and other basic needs. But if a woman ia without children, there are very few services available to her. Often the woman believes that the man will change; that the abuse will stop. Love is another factor in determining whether or not someone is willing to live hi a violent environment. Sometimes the man intimidates the victim with threats, or verbally abuses her to the point has Win where her beaten down and she no longer has the confidence that she can imt it Brad Wright Leave tax system alone or face problems self-estee- m These art actual clippings from church newsletters Berths Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertah Belch all the way from Africa. 'Announcement in the church bulletin for a National PRAYER and FASTING conference. The coat for attending the Feasting and Prayer conference includes meals." Next Sunday is the family hay-rid- e and bonfire at theFowlers. Bring your own hot dogs and guns. Friends are welcome! Everyone come fin: a Am time! Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transufsions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes ofPastor Jacks sermons. 'Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in thier school days. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell? Come early and listen to our choir practice. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of t several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. Scouts are savingaluminumcans, bottles, and other items to be Proceeds will be used to cripple children. The church will host an evening of Dear Editor, Extreme measures meant to stimulate this on her own. Once a woman does decide to leave an abusive home or protect herself from future violent incidences, she can turn to the Victim Advocate Program for help. Trade Hansen, Victim Advocate administrator forDuchesne County and Roosevelt, says that locally there are many resources available for victims. We have a domestic violence program aa well aa a rape and sexual assault program," stated Hansen. A lot of counties only have one or the other. Funded by a federal grant and matching county and city funds, the Victim Advocate Program can provide counseling , health clinics, safe houses, support groups, legal services, and various other services to victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence is something that has a negative impact on entire communities. But there are things that individuals within a community can do to help curtail the problem. Volunteers are alwaysneeded at the Victim Advocate offices in Rooeevelt and in Vernal. Clothing for women and children who have had to flee their homes is often needed and can be donated by taking it to the Rooeevelt Citybuilding. Another way that individuals can help deter episodes of domestic violence is by police and reporting anything that sounds or looks like apotentially violent situation. We cant be afraid to get involved, said Hansen. Domestic Violence is a community problem and it must be dealt with on that level Republican-le- d economy may also cause a bigger gap between the haves andhave-nots- , as well as. undermine public confidence. A dominant side of Congress ap-- e-st- er bunnies fine dining, superb enter! ainement, and gracious hostilityThe pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancakebreakfast next Sunday mom- - |