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Show A BIG PROBLEM CONFRONTS THE PEOPLE OF THE BASIN ON SATURDAY Some 2500 paid up and bonafide members of the Moon Lake Electric Association in the Uintah Basin will be making a great decision next Saturday when they' meet by appointment at Al.tam.ont in a special meeting to vote on the proposition of moving the central office from Altamont to Vernal. Much has been said and written on the pros and cons of this highly controversial issue. Those desiring to see the move to Vernal have used every convincing argument they had at their disposal to sell their point. Then those who are in opposition op-position are telling their story. . . They, too, have some persuasive per-suasive arguments as to why they believe a move is not necessary' neces-sary' and that the multi-million dollar association could be ef fectively operated from the original home of Moon Lake Electric, Elec-tric, which has been Altamont since back in 1938. The Uintah Basin Record and Roosevelt Standard, two newspapers that circulate in the western part of the Uintah Basin, receive their greatest support from the areas they serve a most natural deduction, and one that should justify us taking a stand in this issue. We have enjoyed the most friendly of relations with the directors and management of Moon Lake Electric over the many years they have served. We have the highest regard for the ability of those who have functioned in managerial capacities and' the local board members who have served long and faith- fully without compensation. We want it definitely understood . - that our position in this issue is not personal and our attitude V in the matter is not directed toward any one individual, or v any group of individuals. These newspapers have become thoroughly convinced, after studying all the available facts, and listening to discussions by officials of REA at recent meetings, that it is not necessary at this time to move the headquarters to Vernal. 1 -. Modern communication systems that have been installed; hue roads;, good automotive power for the managerial personnel, v and a friendly community that has done much to make living more pleasant in Altamont, are some good reasons to oppose 'he move. Then it has been suggested, according to a report in teal, week's Vernal Express, that a $150,000 building would be built in Vernal if the move is approved. There is a question as to whether this proposed expensive building would be justified. jus-tified. This is another good reason to oppose the move until this high priced building could be justified. As a concluding thought we would like to urge all the people of the Uintah Basin who are members of the Moon Lake Association to get their affairs in order so that they can attend this very important meeting on Saturday. No doubt there will be opportunity afforded both the proponents of moving mov-ing the office, and those opposed, to further express themselves before the final vote, which will be by secret ballot, is called for. There is one other thing to keep in mind. If you can't be there yourself, you have the right to sign a proxy and get one of your neighbors to vote it for you. Remember this "It's No One's Business How You Vote? But, If You Fail To Vote, It's Everyone's Business." |