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Show n orurni r--1 oA U uWiukREUIE.W 6 Lakeside Review JTuesda June 23, 1998 - 1'rA lAAkiMfa A vie NEEP TO GOLF, CAlAP, UT OF Do THi$ Now THIN65 5UHMER: U WOULD ToPo-fflAT- ? Farming here and there r V. By DAN GUCKMAN As Fl5rt, WATER, SEU v GUEST COLUMN US. agriculture secretary the summer growing gets into full I wonder how many of us truly appreciate the large number of people around the world who benefit from the hard work our fanners do out in die fields. Sitting on our front porches, it is hard to imagine that what we do here has an impact halfway around the world. A good part of the reason for the success of Americas farm economy in recent years is our ability to open up new markets overseas and grow existing ones. All over the world, people are eating American grains, munching on our apples, grilling our chickens and baking our hams. Even with the current financial crisis in Asia, agricultures export numbers will be about $55 billion this year - one third of total agricultural output. When President Clinton signed the farm bill, he focused on the need to provide economic security to farmers and ranchers in tough times. Creating and building markets overseas is an integral part of the farm safety net, which also includes crop insurance, research, credit and other programs. In order to expand on our successful trade record and grow farm incomes, we need to stay engaged in the world. There are two critical opportunities before us; the upcoming 1999 World Trade Organization talks and support for the International Monetary Fund. Recently, I was in Geneva with President Clinton for a meeting of international leaders to lay the ground work for new talks to further liberalize world trade. After noting agricultures high priority, the president made his point clear: Fair trade works. To ensure a level playing field for our farmers, we need to cut tariffs, purge quotas and keep the organizaheavy hand of state-ru- n tion far away from the marketplace. All countries need to lay off unfair trade practices - including weighty regulations, phony science barriers, unreasonable labeling requirements, and other creative maneuvers designed to get around the rules that govern fair and open trade. Not only must we make sure that our trading partners are fair players, but also that they are healthy players. That is why we need to shore up support for the International Monetary Fund. The IMF has done a good job of stabilizing Asia, and preventing a global economic crisis, their insistence on serious financial reforms, including more open markets, is good for U.S. producers. As these economies recover, so do several import markets for U.S. food and fiber. Support for the IMFs work is critical to agriculture, and it doesnt cost U.S. taxpayers a dime. Wherever you work, whatever your trade, you are part of the global economy. Your support . for keeping the U.S. engaged in and leading a new world is critical to the future success of our farmers and ranchers, as well as our nation. i 'cal ex; gn joi pn joi ca mi ch -- 4 I C Uc th pr pr T1 ar th to ini ch 131 fla j en OnelnFbur American Kids M High School Beforeihey Enter Republicans are arrogant, ignorant Six months ago Mr. John If. Huntsmans company. Huntsmans Packaging, bought out CT When you read the typical letters to the editor, the writer's character is revealed. They are most often arrogant, very mouthy, mean spirited and outright ignorant. I find this to be a common trait with most of the Republican Party. I dont know if it is because of their extreme conservative views or just plain greed and ignorance that makes them act this way. Yes I do know; I personally believe that it is more of the later. cause John Huntsman is a big name in Utah. And is known for his family and employee values. At least that is what the media says. My husband and I have three children, a house and car payments. My husbands job meant security and that we could purchase our own home. When it comes down to it, it seems to us Mr. Huntsman must have wanted to buy out his competition. As for his values theyre obviously in his wallet. Sincerely, the wife of a future unemployed husband. Mary Ann Martinez Clearfield Dont forget to vote In primary today To the voting public; It is im- perative that all registered voters get out to vote in the primary election today. It doesnt matter what county, district or precinct you are in or what party you support. There are many seats that v, ill be decided by the votes cast in the primary. where the key decisions are made on who will represent you. It is in your best interest to not allow 5 percent of the people to decide for you. la; cc ca ca wl Sc .of. ta fo Even if I agreed with their extreme idiotic ideas on issues, I wouldnt associate with most Republicans. I just dont agree with their attitudes. I have a difficult time tolerating such people. They show their ignorance and backsides more often then not Believe this or not Many of them profess to be very religious people. I have a hard time understanding how you can be obviously ignorant, mean spirited. complain. Curt OJa Clearfield ur ag la, greedy, and still consider yourself to be a religious person. But they do. Their arrogant, hypocritical, holier than thou attitude is very obvious in most of their letters. And its evident that most of them look down their noses at the common hardworking people. Gil Montanos recent letter was so on target. If the Republicans didnt understand his letter to be the truth, its because they are so closed minded that they wouldnt understand anything that would disagree with their arrogant greedy ways. Wake up Utah Republicans, religious folks shouldn't act this way. In addition: Those of you with this type of attitude and are carrying a concealed weapon or have an arsenal of weapons, please stay on your medication. Dennis McOune Layton V tr; in felY C mEff hi - ca sn ly pi in fa ro "vi: m m Studies now show that most high school dropouts don't have the mental, social and emotional skills to succeed in school from the first day they start. The answer is quality early childhood development. Call United Way's Success by 6 at 7 for details. Helping all children succeed for life, cc am 395-283- ft fa ar m W' MOLEDOT 07 Retail andJ8JLV Classified Display STORAGE SHEDS 10X16 needs ambulance service Gearficld City has been trying to start up an ambulance service due to massive growth in north , Davis County, but the Davis County sheriff has refused to grant a license for us to do so. It is strictly a money issue with SherifT Davis. He claims he would lose substantial revenues if Clearfield docs their own. In the same breath, he says Clearfield people are poor payers. Clearfields goal is not to make money but to try to break even. SherifT Davis has threatened neighboring cities saying they could lose the county service if Clearfield starts up. OK, Clearfield will help them too! We must take care of the people. The Clearfield l ire Department is already the first responder to medical emergencies and puts out over $50,000 per year from taxes to do so. It only makes sense to have transport ability rather than have to wait even 5 minutes for a county ambulance when a life is as stake. ra in so Remember, if you dont vote, you really dont have the right to Do not wait to vote until the general election. The primary is Clearfield W! Mss Perros AM. Kindergarten Students Owners values in his wallet jo wi Kindergarten. Letters to the Editor FILM in Clearfield. My husband has been employed with CT firm for seven years. On June 4, 1998, my husband found out Mr. Huntsman is going to close this plant down. Huntsman told him it will close in three to four months. They arent quite sure of a closure date but they will give all employees a weeks notice. In the meantime, my husband cant look for another job until he gets the closure date for fear of losing his severence pay. When Mr. Huntsman bought the plant the employees werent worried be ; T-1--11 This is a life and death issue. The West Point substation was placed there because we spoke of starting ours, and manned only 18 hours per day. Barn-Styl- e Shed SherifT Davis made it 24 hours the day after he told the county review committee it was already 24. He changed it back to 18 only a month later as unjustifiable. Clearfield had to demand revenue, costly, and transport date using the Federal GRAMMA act as the sheriff refused us repeatedly. I has been one delay after another. Sheriff Davis also sits on the slate review board and has vowed to fight us all the way. We cant afford to waste any more time. Our population dictates more ambulances. SherifT Davis was elected to protect the people, not put them in peril. Looks like its time for a change! 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