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Show fiyyynyynnniijr A2-Th- e TImes-Independen- Grand County residents are fortunate in being represented in Utah's House of Representatives by David Adams, now beginning his fifth year of service in the lower house. This year, David has been elected to legislative leadership, serving as the majority whip. The post even gives him a It gives him a lot more, private office which is pretty though. It makes him one of the handful of legislators who become spokesmen for the majority in the legislature, and he does well at it. In addition, he is about the only rural legislator in a leadership position, even though the chairman of the weighty appropriations committee is Rep. Glen Brown of Hoytsvllle (that's not even on the state map, but it's near Coalville in up-tow- n. Summit County). In news stories, Dave Adams is always identified as representing Monticello. That's a little unfair. He represents all of Grand and San Juan Counties, and simply calls Monticello his home. He's interested in your views and your concerns. I visited him in his Capitol office last week, and he made with briefly that perfectly clear. This week we are publishing a questionnaire from Dave, on Page A--4 of this issue. Take time to look it over, and then list your views and send it to him. If there are other issues you need to bring to his attention, all the information about how to contact him is listed in the boxed form on that page of this issue. sjt We've got to invite Merv and Penny down to the farm for an outdoor cookout early in the summer before the local mosquito abatement program gets underway for the summer, The new commissioner told an official of the Moab Mosquito Abatement District last week in commission meeting that he questioned the need for such a program because he didnt have any of the pesky insects at his home on MiVida Drive. At that time Pete Byrd, who rarely fails to say what is on his mind, told Mr. Lawton that the reason there were no mosquitoes at his home was because of an effective abatement program here. He's right, of course. Down where we live, we've really got some big buggers. In fact, once last spring I overheard a couple of them talking while I was out doing chores. They were large ones. "Hey, one of them said. "Here's a good looking target." I had just shaved and used a smelly aftershave lotion. "Lets pick him up and take him over to George's to do him in," the first bug said. "Heck with that," said the other. "If we do that those big devils over at George's will take him away from us." I finally managed to escape with the aid of a pitchfork. Yes, Merv, we do and always have had a real problem here, and we have all kinds of mosquitoes, including those who carry all kinds of bad diseases. And we've had one of the best abatement programs in the state. That's what makes life bear- able here in the spring, summer and fall. A year or two ago, a fussy neighbor up the lane threatened the spray truck driver and forbadehim from spraying in front of his house. He, scared him so bad that he didn't even come on down the iane to our house. As a result, we were eaten alive. 'Tell that guy his rights end at our property line," I told the commissioners. Since then we've had great relief from the bugs. If the mosquito board needs new members; if it needs new direction; if it needs a new director, we need to get those things done now. It may be zero at night now, but in a couple of months, the air's going to be filled with the buzzing of little insects. i : ; : : dive-bomb- er (Tke 0) Times-Independe- Samuel J. and Adrien F. Taylor Publishers and Editors Assistant to Publishers Sales, Production Circulation Pressman Debra Gwlnn Ron Drake Dorothy Anderson Don Patterson Mead All About your hometown in the The Times-Independe- nt Only $12.50 in Area and $18 out of Area week local news TV guide special features lots of advertising Subscribe Now! Mail to: The Times-Independe- "J P.O; Box 129 Mbab, UT 84532 Name. Phone enclose $12.50 or $18 for one year y' A M, better-payin- 000-pers- years. Rapidly rising land values and the need for higher taxes are forcing many current renters and homeowners to leave the area, and are expected to destroy the agricultural economy of the area. With the Saturn example in mind, RMI's ERP approach makes even more sense. See you at the Town Meeting! Sincerely, Lance Christie to "crack" down on drug distribution or other offenses, why don't they go after the big guys that are a real threat to our community? Is it politics, pay off or just plain outsmart-edness- ? It appears to me that this bunch accused are being used as the "fall guys." It concerns me that our Dear Citizens, People from many different circles in Grand County are saying that our area is in a period of transition. What can we as citizens do to guide that change? The town meeting being held January 26 by the Grand County Commission, City of Moab, and Chamber of Commerce to "chart a course for our future" could be pivotal in this change. They're saying we need to develop a blueprint for our elected representatives to follow in making the decisions that affect our future. In order for this blueprint to be i economic future for Grand County. I want to share this information with you and your readers as fodder for the Town Meeting process. The first book is the "Business Opportunities Casebook" published by our neighbor, the Rocky Mountain Institute in Snowmass, Colorado. The book largely concerns itself with describing successful economic renewal programs in smaller communities nationwide, and commenting on what successful versus unsuccessful economic renewal programs have had in common. These successful features are organized into or $24 and $35 for two years check V for me since I was a pre-teeSewing has been a favorite pastime a blouse, for which I was first I remember that my project less than a success, but was It something made my own pattern. I learned some things. Then, in junior high (Samuel Gompers Junior High, near Watts in Los Angeles, circa 1953) we all had to make aprons in home economics. Mine was blue checkered, and I think it s still around some place.. In that same class, which I did not particularly enjoy, we were taught how to handwash our wool sweaters. You were sup(a slitted grocery posed to lay the sweater out on brown paper before with outline immersing it in pencil bag?) and make an this first step, crucial I But water. neglected woolite lukewarm and had a verbal drubbing from the teacher. This same teacher, whose name I can't even recall, taught us that a variety of color was necessary to make a plate of food apsage advice, I added pear more appealing. So, acting on this for dinner one night. mashed to potatoes food coloring green The reaction was less than favorable. And, again, I learned some things. I continued to both sew and cook, and find a great deal of satisfaction in both. I rented sewing machines in college, and when we were first married, and sometime shortly thereafter, Sam purchased a Singer 500 for me, which was thrilling. This model has a variety of stitches which can be obtained by setting dials thus and so (sew?), and also has a number of cams for doI don't recall that I've ing decorative embroidery type stitches. of them. used any At one point, our two youngest sons collaborated in filling the innards of this machine with birdseed and gravel. I guess I hadnt been sewing much just at the time, because the first I knew of this was when the birdseed sprouted, so they must also have added water. We must have figured this was the end of that machine, because Sam then got a new Brother machine, which I used for a many years. Those two machines produced bedspreads, tailored coats, underwear, dresses, robes, pajamas (for all the kids, annually at Christmas when they were young), and you name it. A year ago I took the Singer to Ralph Herrick. and he put it in tip top condition. 'You take care of that machine," he scolded. "They dont make em like that anymore." Ralph, of course, takes care of our typewriters, sewing machines, vacuums, scissors, and whatever. It would be wonderful if everyone enjoyed retirement as much as he obviously does. At any rate, the Brother eventually went to daughter-in-laKris (after first going to Sena, but she didn't take it with her, and then she accused me of being an Indian giver, which is a racial slur we should remove from the language). She tells me it's not running these days, so it will come home and receive some of n. jack-of-all-trad- es w and that of our area to actively participate. Sincerely yours, Mary Plumb, President League of Women Voters Of Grand County Farm prices still above last years levels Dance Centre group went to Salina and ranchers in were steady to tower from November, but generally above last year, according to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. Calves were $1.50 below Saturday, January 14th, the Dance Centre traveled to Salina, Utah for their second S.U.T.A. Power tumbling competition. There were over 350 girls and boys competing at this meet. Although judging was hard this time and the competition was intense, the Dance Centre did come home with some excellent scores and some ribbons! RMI's "Economic Renewal Prounfortunate gram." (ERP)-a- n acronym. Two award winning E.S.A. video tapes were enjoyed while refreshments were served by Shirley McKinnon, Vanita Hunt and Norma Swenson. By Adrien Taylor Ralph's attention. Sena had a borrowed machine while friends were abroad for a year (which Ralph also made like new, with the same advice as mentioned above). They came home and took the machine back, so she was at a toss. Home for vacation last week, she mentioned her need of a machine, so we visited the Herrick workshop, and he had a reconditioned model for a more than fair price. He also had an antique Singer which rTmmediat(elyv;fell in love with and successful, they are hoping for -broadbased support and participation bought. "Don't you ever let that go" hesaid. I won't. I spent the weekend practicing with the hemmer attachment, and made from the Citizens of Grand County. three scarves. They want to gain all the facts, He also had a treadle model he was restoring, and Sena put openly discuss the issues, and arrive her John Henry on that in addition. When finished it will run at a blueprint that is representative either of the diverse interests and by treadle for with an added electric motor. Since I have of my own mother sitting for hours at her treamemories early exist here. that This potentialities dle model, this is special to me. As I recall, her first electric was sounds a lot like the League credo. a Singer Featherweight. I wonder where that is today. No doubt, We heartily support the effort unif it could be found, Ralph could put it to rights. After all. they derway, and encourage anyone interdont make em like they used to nowadays. ested in influencing their oyn future Two books which were recently published have information which bears on our defining a workable Alpha Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held their business meeting at the home of Bobbie Long Thursday night Reports were made on philanthropic projects for 1988. Alpha Rho furtrished Christmas baskets for six deserving families. Checks were written for St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, Easter Seals of Utah, Grand County High School Sterling Scholar program, Sundwall School and the hospital "Saturn: Spring Hill, Maury County, Tennessee, which was chosen as the Saturn automobile plant site, is questioning whether it has a blessing or a curse at this point. Highly trained workers from out of state g have a lock on the and few will local end up being jobs, hired for Saturn's 3, work force. Increased tax revenues will not cover the cost of new services for such trivial activity that some of them may have been involved in is absolutely absurd. I would be surprised if more than one of these arrested have a criminalistic mind. It's common knowledge that some of the police actions help breed criminal conduct If the law enforcement really want The ERP's emphasis is on evaluation of local resources and skills, encouraging existing small businesses and entrepreneurs to utilize these, creating economic recovery a few jobs at a time. RMI points out that small businesses are where the jobs are for indigenous people in small towns. book, tech industry. The Coalition demonstrates that Nys-trom- l$w enforcement agencies dont spent more time, energy and revenue toward getting to the real serious sources of our problems. Frankly I'm disgusted and even frightened over the whole matter. We aren't dealing with just adolescent indigents here, we're dealing with seriousness that affects each and everyone of us in our daily lives. Does it take a genius to figure it out? Maybe we need to spend some of our wasted law enforcement monies to further educate, our polibe officers as well as part of the Drug and Alcohol rehab monies for educating our community more indepth. This last episode and possibly some of the ones prior, is more of a big joke than not. However, I see no one laughing. Sandra Lewis . . . community revitalization actually occur when a depressed rural area successfully recruits a major high Dear Sam, 's Thank you for printing Joel letter concerning the "Biggest, Drug Bust Ever in S.E. Utah." I agree with his statements whole heartily and wish to add my own. I don't know all of the accused but I do know some of them and of whom are involved with Four Corners Mental Health Rehab. I concur that breaking the law is subject to arrest if 'one's caught' but to go so far as to confiscate vehicles over extended care activities. Plans were made for hostessing the Moab area sorority Friendship Tea on February 24. Colleen Taylor was appointed chairman with Tina Holland and Bertha Lowry Address. cash The second Mi. Many ff Trails c'tbirh vV'l Tomorrow's Jobs, Yesterdays Wages and Myths," published by the Rural Coalition, looks at whether the bonanza of jobs, tax revenues and accommodate New Years and athletic events it would seem we could pay homage likewise to an important historic figure like Dr. King. Sincerely, Lloyd & Marian Pierson Alpha Rho held meeting for 52 news filled Issues in your mail once a The Grand County School authorities who chose to ignore the legislated holiday in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are setting a poor example for our children. Intentional or not they are practicing a subtle form of racial discrimination and our children are smart enough to recognize that and emulate their elders. If we can adjust the four day school weeks day off to Dear Sam, Iimes-Independe- nt (UPS 6309-200Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Moab, Utah under the act of March 3, 1897. Second class postage paid at Moab, Utah 84532 Offiical City and County Newspaper Pulbished Each Thursday at 35 East Center Street, Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532 Postmaster: Send Change of Address to: The P.O.Box 129, Moab, Utah 84532 y "i i ! t'-i- The classic approach to economic Recovery is "smokestack chasing"-tryi- ng to recruit a large industry to move in and create hundreds of jobs and a huge property tax payment each year. RMI observes that some 30,000 economic development teams from communities nationwide compete to recruit the 500 or so new manufacturing plants built each year in the U.S. Dear Sam, " Tim Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989 t, Readers write to share their views j ifw Hi" i The following girls competed in the beginner division: Jamie Smith, Jennifer Wilson, Tristen Fossey, Tricia Grawet (received a 5th place ribbon in the 9 year old division), Skye Fossey, Tiffany Bierschied (received a 4th place ribbon in the 10 year old division), Natalie Hill, Amanda Thorson, Stephanie Brewer (who received a 3rd place in the 1 1 year old division), and Jennifer Randall (who received a 3rd place in the 12 year old division). There were four girls who moved up to the novice division. They were Summer Modine, Amy Cook, Tracy Oliver and Brooke Twitchell. The Dance Centre would like to congratulate all of these girls who worked so hard for this competition. The Dance Centre will be traveling to Spanish Fork February 11, for the next competition. BABE RUTH BASEBALL There will be a Utah Babe Ruth Baseball planning meeting on Saturday, January 21, 1989 at 3 p.m. at the northwest multipurpose center, 300 North 1400 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Keith MacKay, Babe Ruth State Commissioner, said the meeting is for all Babe Ruth Baseball leagues and anyone interested in Babe Ruth Baseball. Please no solicitors. For information call 943-170- 4. Prices received by Utah farmers er November to $85.00 per hundredweight (cwt.), but still above last December's price of $84.00. Steers and heifers, at $66.50 per cwt., were down $1.70 from November, but $2.70 above last year. Cows, at $42.80 cwt., were $2.20 above last month, but down 90 cents from last year. Sheep brought $20.50 per cwt. compared with $19.80 in November and $22.80 last December. Lambs were $64.00 per cwt., up $1.70 from last month but down $5.10 from last year. Milk prices were down 10 cents per cwt. from November to $12.50-- 20 cents higher than last December. Wool prices, at $1.15 per pound, were down 5 cents from November but up 21 cents from a year ago. Barley slipped 24 cents from November to $2.65 per bushel, but was 72 cents above last December. Hay prices were unchanged from November, with baled alfalfa hay at $77 per ton-- up $7 from last year; and other hay, at $65 per ton, $11 per ton above December 1987. State nursery offering trees, shrubs to public The Lone Peak State Forest Nursery is offering tree and shrub seedlings to the public for spring conservation plantings throughout the state. Nursery manager Dave Grierson said, "Because of limited supplies, the seedlings are ordered on a e, d basis. They won't first-com- first-serve- be available for delivery until spring." Grierson adds that a minimum order of 100 seedlings is re- quired. Available species include Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, Ponderosa Pine, honey locust, lilac and Arizona Cypress. The Utah Division of State Lands and Forestry produces high quality . tree and shrub seedlings for conservation plantings such as windbreaks, Christmas tree plantations, erosion control, and wildlife habitats. Seedlings from the state-operat- ed nursery are not available for ornamental plantings. State Lands and Forestry personnel offer technical assistance in plan- ning, site preparation and species selection. Order forms may be ob- - f tained from local State Lands and Forestry Offices, Lone Peak State Forest Nursery or from county agents. To place an order by phone call 571-090- 0. |