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Show 4A Emery County Progress Tuesday, June 22, 1993 PERSPECTIVE Has it come to this? The beast Forum Expresses appreciation by Larry W. To Davis the editor: I would like to publicly express my appreciation to Stan Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us realize the importance of those who serve the public in law enforcement. The death of Trooper Lund last week near Green River was certainly sobering and has underscored the danger involved in such work. Our lives are somewhat sheltered here in Emery County. We tend to feel that we live in a safe environment and often take such a sense of security for granted by leaving doors unlocked and keys in the ignition. Sure, we know there is danger in the world, but that danger often seems remote to us. When something intrudes our comfort zones, we expect those who enforce the law to take care of it. We make a call and expect the trouble to soon be over. Ironically, when we place the call, the trouble may just be beginning for police officers. We may never fully realize the danger these men and women face each day. It is difficult, in light of the tragedy of last Wednesday to accept the glorification of crime fighters and on villains as they appear in various forms of fiction. In fact, such fiction may tend to perpetuate the lack of understanding on our part when it comes to dealing with the real beast. When the good guy meets the bad guy, the good guy in the real world doesnt always win. And in an even more twisted sense, the bad is sometimes misrepresented as the good. Trooper Lund and others involved in the pursuit of the teenage boys last week have children of their own, perhaps even the same age as those they sought to arrest. Yet the teens, rather than playing hoops at a playground or tuning an engine in the garage, found d chase. They had weapthemselves in a ons with them and their response, stemming from the elements of their environment, was to shoot. A car, guns and a teenage mindset of invincibility have taken from the State of Utah an outstanding highway patrolman. The void is dark and empty. The beast, we know, will never go into hibernation. The sun comes up each day, and with it comes a new agenda of crimeforourshield bearers to deal with. But as we sit in our security, we must see these brave men and women as heroes- - whether they are in the midst d of the most dangerous pursuit or simply talking to a group of school kids about the importance of wearing seatbelts. This is not a eulogy simply forTrooper Lund, but, as one officer described it, the brotherhood. Our respect when it comes to law enforcement personnel should not be just for the dead, but for the living as high-spee- high-spee- well. Jensen, Duane Merrell and Kerry Lake for their efforts in volunteering to coach my sons little league baseball team this By Larry W. Davis Progress editor CASTLE DALE- - Several di- visions of Emery County government were the recip- tion Forfeitures, from $1,800 to $133,538; Softball League Revenue, from $0 to $3,750; and Transfer of Appropriated Fund Balance, from $189,523 to $377,363. ients of budget increases following approval of changes County Auditor Karen said that the increase Truman 1993 in the budget at the the in commission Special Counsel budget county meeting is necessary to provide legal June 16. Following a public hearing assistance in dealing with on the proposed changes, the UP&L tax protests. The incommission approved in- crease in the County Attorney s creases in the following budget is to cover salary in- budgets: Special Counsel, from $142,500 to $242,500; County Attorney, from $205,133 to $229,133; Weed Control, from $70,721 to $81,538; and Mosquito Abatement, from $72,646 to $83,463. The increases in these gets were made possible by revenue increases in the following areas: Assessing and bud- Collecting Tax, from $603,405 to $703, 405; Drug Interdic- - creases. The amended 1993 county budget general fund is now at $8,201,782. Also at the June 16 meeting, the county commission approved a resolution to accept the audit report and management letter from auditor Kay Kimball who represents the auditing firm of Kimball and Roberts. Economy (Continued from Page 1A) To me these men have maintained the basics of what little League sports are all about in establishing the fundamentals ofthe sport, and allowing all of the players to participate equally. Too often we see a parent or coach who is willing to destroy the fragile emotions and of a small child with their win at all cost attitude. However these three men were willing to play everyone perhaps even a less talented player during critical situations in a game. And if that player happened to strikeout or make an error they were never criticized, but praised for their effort, and encouraged to do better the next self-confiden- ce Bulletin time for the people of Emery County to make decisions regarding its future development. He suggested realistically evaluating strengths, weaknesses, establishing goals, identifying a niche and establishing a plan of action. Other speakers were Commissioners Kent Peterson and Mark Justice, Kent Wilson, economic development chairman; Bryan Anderson of the ment; Leslie Bolinder, who directs SuperHost programs in the county; Scott McArthur, who administers the revolving loan fund; Sereta Snow, pf the economic development council; Gary Arrington, who discussed tourism; Sharon Earl, who chairs events planning for the council; Bruce Anderson, president of the Chamber of Commerce; and Rex Funk, county road supervisor. 1 Ted R. Thomas Response to lighter at graduation To the editor: This is in response to all the letters that have.been sent to the forumonbehalfofthe lighters that were shown during the commencement ceremonies at Emery High School. I, being one ofthe graudates who were in the ceremonies, have been hearing a lot of feedback on what the students at the ceremonies did. Most of the feedback has been from Ms. Oviatt and Ms. Nielson. I Co-e- d The Emery County Progress welcomes your bulletin board items for publication. We will publish the item for three consecutive weeks. All entries must be of a nonprofit, charitable or community service nature. Please mail copy to the Progress at P.O. Box 598, Castle Dale, Utah 84513; or Deadphone it in at line is noon each Friday. 381-243- 1. volleyball Huntington Heritage Days Volleyball Tournament will be held June 25 and26. To enter a team call Gary or 5 or Lorraine Pierce at Justice at Kathy Entry fee is $60 per team. Co-e- d 687-979- 687-240- 3. Booths available Huntington Heritage Days booths are available. Call 3 dayKathy Justice at 4 time or evenings to reserve a booth. There is a $35 charge per booth. 687-240- 687-223- Miss Emery County The Castle Dale Lions Club will be sponsoring the Miss should contact Emery or Sue 6 Jones at for an application. Contestants must be 17 and no older than 24 by Sept. 1994, and also a high school graduate by Sept. 1994. 381-527- Horse show Horse show dates are July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18. Mem- bership dues must be paid before points count. (Unless you choose not to be member of association.) Age groups are 8 and under, 9 to 12; 13 to 18; and 19 and over. All classes offered. Please contact Mrs. Gene Motle, Mrs. Roger Anderson or Mrs. Pat Worley. SuperHost SuperHost training available in Emery County. A class will be held at the Emery County Courthouse on June 23 beginning at 9 :30. Cost is $8 per participant for supplies. For registration and more information please call the Commission Office at 381-211- Concession stand Bids for the concession stand for the county fair days rodeo Aug. 6 and 7 are now being accepted at the commission office at the courthouse. More information is available at the commission office or by calling Bids close at 5 p.m. June 23, Wednesday. 381-211- 9. Fair parade Bids for cleaningmainte-nanc- e services during county fair days, Aug. 9 are now being accepted at the commission office in the courthouse. Cleaning rodeo grounds, Castle Dale City Park, Musuem of San Rafael, Castle Dale City Hall, restrooms at all locations, and set up and take down of exhibit frames are included in responsibilities. Just provide all supplies. A complete fist of responsibilities is available at the commission office or Room 107 at the courthouse or by 9 or calling Bids close at 5 p.m. Monday, 2-- 381-211- Huntington Heritage Days will be featuring a beam bake off contest and pie baking contest July 2 at 6 p.m. at the Huntington City Park. A pig will be roasted in an open pit in theparkto serve with the tasty dishes after they are judged There will be a charge of $1 per person for the dinner if you bring a pie or bean dish. Dinner with all the trimmings will be served. A program will follow. Contact Debbie Richards 0 or Tory Killian at at 687-926- 687-949- 5 for details. June 28. July 24 parade Castle Dale and Orangeville will celebrate July 24 together. Groups, individuals, businesses and all others who would like to participate in the parade call Glenna Sasser at 748-262- or 6 748-248- before 2 The theme is LearnJuly From Our Past to Bring a ing Better Tomorrow. The parade 19. will start at 10 am. at Industrial Electric and will travel down Orangeville Main Street to the dty park. Air show Queen contest Emery County Fair Rodeo Queen tryouts are June 27 at 3 p.m. at the Castle Dale Arena. Western attire is required: shirt, pants, boots and hat. For Story hour Read and Talk With the Animals at Your Library is the theme of the 1993 Reading Program at the Castle Dale proLibrary. The eight-wee- k gram, open to ages 3 to 11, encourages and emphasizes the joys of reading. Story hour begins Tuesday, June 15, at 10 am. with an activity or a movie on Thursday, also at 10 a.m. For more information call the Castle Dale Library at 381-255- 4. 381-516- 9. Youth football Emery County Youth Football sign ups for boys in the sixth and seventh grades will be on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at: Elmo Park, Huntington City Hall, Ferron City Hall, Castle Dale City Park and Orangeville City Park. The cost is $60 per boy. Entries are now being taken for the Emery County Fair parade which will be held Aug. 7. To enter or for information For information call Jim Fielder at call Football referees 748-242- 4. Fair booths Space is available for the Emery County Fair from Aug. for information or to rent a space now. 4 Bake off 381-281- Bids open county needs to be represented and help with planning activities is needed. Everyone is welcome to attend. Read-a-lou- d The Castle Dale Library will d begin a Program for boys and girls ages 10 to 12 on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday during the summer a book will be selected 4 for and read. Call additional information. A remote control aircraft air show will be held July 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Orangeville Dog Pound, Ball Diamond 2. A must to see with aeronautic stunts and daredevil flying. The event is sponsored by local RC Aircraft Club. There will be fun for the whole family and it is free to the public. July 24 rodeo Participants are needed for the July 24 family rodeo. For more information call Mac Huntington at 748-275- 5. Horseshoe and softball Participants are needed to play horeshoes July 24 with doubles at 8 a.m. and singles at3 p.m. Contact WillardThorp 1 for information. at Co-e- d softball teams are also being sought. For information about softball play call Lori Gordon at 748-545- 381-267- 4. Read-A-Lou- 5. 748-242- have story time at 10 a.m. each Thursday starting June 10 and continuing until Aug. 12. more information call Kellie at 6 after 5 p.m. 9. Heritage Days Heritage Days Parade is coming. If you are interested in having an entry in the pa8 rade please call Tory at or 4 to 7. Call wore were flammable and a they see your child doing sometag inside of them said not to thing against the law, then they automatically assume that the expose them to open flame. I am embarrassed that my child was taught to act that graduation will now be known way by the parents. The commencement ceremoas the class that expressed their constitutional rights by nies are supposed to be a very having lighters at the gradua- dignified and formal occasion tion ceremonies and showing and not some big party to do them during what is supposed whatever you want to at it. It to be a very formal and very wasnt only the graduation of the students who had the lightdignified occasion. Ms. Oviatt, if your son is a ers, it was the graduation of very upstanding citizen of the the whole class of 93 from community, shouldn't he know Emery High School and before the difference between right the students who were involved and wrong, and shouldnt he with the lighters proved that know when he sould be acting they could fight a fighter, they like a child and like an adult. If should have thought about all he is 18 years old and is pre- ofthe people who were involved paring for a mission, he should in it and reconsidered what be acting like he is getting they did. I support Neal Peacocks, ready to and he should just act elNelsons and the parJames his age and not like some of students who were ents the stuementary or junior high dent. There are some out there involved who support the acwho know how to act beyond tions taken by Mr. Arnold. I am not the only graduattheir age. About the PAL business ing senior who thinks that acwhich Ms. Nielson brought up. tion should have been taken, You cant be a pal to someone and others think that more whom you see in your office or should have been taken. I am hear about in the faculty room also not the only student who who has been causing trouble was embarrassed by their in class and elsewhere. The classmates actions. I would hope that in the fustudents were breaking the law when they flicked their bics ture the parents will not supand shouldnt be praised for port the type ofchildish behav-io- r which took place at the comdoing so. The actions of the students reflect the way in mencement ceremonies for the which the parents brought up class of 1993. their child. That is the way in Ian Story which the society functions. If board Bulletin board policy 687-931- of economic develop- plishment and being a member of a team, win or lose. am ashamed of the way in which the students decided to use their freedom and cretime. ated a fire hazard that could We are blessed in our county have done a great deal of damto have experienced coaches in age to both lives and property. our scholastic sports organizaIn the students decision to tions who do an excellent job of flick a bic they went against the fire code in the building by making winners out of the talented athletes we have in our having an open flame, the area, and I commend these hairspray that was in the hair coaches for their efforts. that night was more than But my deepest thanks at enough to have ignited if the this time goes to three unself- lighters had gotten close to it. ish men who have been willing The robes which the graduates 687-945- office self-confiden- year. Emery County Scholarship Pageant Saturday, July 31. Those interested in competing County opens budget to increase funding to let their own egos slide in an effort to establish in a group of young boys what we all wish to accomplish, an attitude of a feeling of accom- 748-521- 3. Anyone interested in referring the Emery County Youth Football games please contact Jim Fielder at 748-521- 3. Huntington Library Huntington Library will 381-255- Cleveland pageant The Cleveland Royalty Pag- eant will be held July 17. Any who is interested girl age in competing should contact Arlene Eden at DeAnn Mills at or 8 4-- 18 653-261- 6, 653-232- for Sharon Mills at 9 information and applications. 653-237- Centennial commission Meeting of the Emery County Centennial Commission will convene on June 30 at 8 at the courthouse. The commission has voted on the project of lasting legacy for the county; the project will focus on the Buckhom Draw Panel of Indian writings. Election of officers and appointment of boardmembers will take place. Each town in the Make it with wool The Make It With Wool contest, held in conjunction with the Emery County Fair , will be held soon. The contest is open to ages 10 to adult. For information or to enter the contest call Lois Jensen at 653-220- 0. (Continued on Page 5A) |
