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Show Letters to the editor : Look at concerns Editor: Congratulations to Robert Linford on his inauguration to office and to becoming part of Cedar City's governing body. One has to admire those who are willing to give of their time and talents and be tough enough to withstand the buffetings of public service. Now would be the time to seriously look at what are the major concerns in our local area. Number one has to be the economic climate with the attendant lack of employment, lack of capital funds for major purchases, such as homes, and the ever increasing costs associated with the services that the citizenry expect their'public officials to provide. Industrial development should be the first priority. The Council should be commended on their work in securing an agreement to develop an industrial par, but that should be only the start of a broad program. 1 - ' VNext is the development of a campaign in induce businesses to locate here, not only in the industrial park, but in other areas of the City and County. Companies that are looking for inducements to relocate or state a business have definite guidelines that they follow, and these guidelines should be studied to develop responses that are favorable to our locale. The lack of money due to unemployment says that anything that causes higher taxes should be scrutinized closely to ascertain that what is proposed is for the good of all. The local Redevelopment Agency is a case in point. While development of a depressed area is commendable, the uses of tax money to assist in this endeavor is questionable, questionable not only from an ethical point of view, but also from a verted interest of those involved. If I were a business located on South Main St. I would be screaming bloody murder to the idea that taxes that I pay are going to the aid of businesses in direct competition. It might be legal, but is it ethical? : - The tax monies taken to subsidize a Redevelopment bond is money that should be used for the higher cost of educating our young people, repairing all of Main Street, or to allevaite the need to raise taxes due to the higher cost of government. Why can't those merchants in the two block zone form their own merchants association and use private enterprise know-how instead of seeking governmental funds? While I'm sure there are going to be more concerns in the future (like a new jail), these two industrial-commercial development and the redevelopment program, seem to be the major ones at this time. Jack D. Davidson Another dead issue 9 ' Editor: "Beating a dead horse,"; was a term used years ago to bring out the uselessness of arguing over a dead issue. I'm throwing my club away. I have a comment or so before I pitch it into the bushes of oblivion. First, I was called by the county attorney as to the sorce of information I used in the letter to the editor on the alleged rape in Iron County Jail. He informed me that the incident had occured prior to his term of office, and he had held that office the last four years. We depend on the news media for most of our information. When the good lady who wrote that letter did not give a date, she erred. We assume, or I did, that it was a recent crime. . The Record erred also in not printing the .'. date of occurence along with the letter, in footnote if need be to date the occurance. To me its more than a coincidence that letter came out when it did. Last and not least, there is a full section of delinquent taxes in the Record (16 pages). Does that seem consistant with higher taxes to build a Ceasar's Palace for convicted criminals? Vern C. Mortensen Goals proposed Editor: I am proposing three goals which Utahns should be considering at this time for finalization by Utah's Centennial Year, 1996. I propose that a quality Utah State Uce Complex by developed on the present Utah State Fairgrounds property (55 acres) for the convenience of Utahns to accomplish their state business affairs at a one-stop-center, as is the LDS Office Building, whereas, the state would become a landlord instead of a tenant for economics and Salt Lake City's west side would have a showplace for other attractive improvements in the area. Since the fairground property is too valuable for about 15 days usage for the State Fair, has activity restrictions and remodeling costs of it would be impractical ($40 million) for a mini-fair rated fairground, I believe that Utahns deserve a quality multi-purpose complex in an area near the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, which would be planned large enough for the future so as not to have any activity restrictions, a genuine safe showplace. With the State Office Complex construction at the presentfairground site, the capitol building would then be a very suitable facility for a "Utah Museaum" of valuable keepsakes, etc. that are scattered around the state in crowded, unsafe - conditions to eventually be lost to future generations' enjoyment, from fire, deterioration, etc. This museum proposal,.' the council hall, and church, statues, '. etc'on Capitol Hill would make an interesting "Heritage Hill" for all visitors' curiosity and pleasure. Another Utah grand showplace concludes the masterplan. Utah's surplus funds would be helpful for three such goals, and would greatly compliment Utah's comfortable lifestyle while at the same time becoming an economic relief for the overburdened taxpayer. "Change is .Growth". ; :: Jerome C. Mietchen Special thanks Editor: I could hear the brakes of the garbage j truck For at least a block or two. The thank you's they get for their service I imagine are mighty few. I usually stay out of sight Until they have passed this way. Then rush out for the containers And call if good for another day. But one. day I did what I'd been wanting to do For oh such a long long while. I made it a point to go out in time Tcsaythank, you," for service with.,', . a! smile, shut n, coL'ora & & teejj Such a cold, cold day it was, But nevertheless doing their work. What a predicament we'd be in If they laid down on the job and decided to shirk. v Wc take it for granted, as with so many things. They get paid for their time, so what. But if it weren't for their faithfulness, in all kinds of weather We'd really be on the spot. So let us all join in together Each and everyone join the ranks And publicly acknowledge their importance, and a job well done. And not be too proud to give them a well earned thanks. With the new truck, one isn't so exposed to the weather. But still has a job to do. . ' So a thank you goes out, to whom it may concern Because the clean up job benefits both me and you. Nellie Ashdown Students impressed Editor: As students of Parowan High School ' and future voters, the journalism staff had the opportunity to attend the town meeting in the Parowan Courthouse on Jan. 11. The purpose of this meeting was to answer any questions concerning distribution of land to the Paiute Indians. Although we appreciate the mayor of Parowan for arranging to have the administrative assistant to Senator Hatch come to us, we couldn't help but notice that there were a number of questions he was unable to answer He was pleasant and : , appeared straightforward, but the fact that he wasn't with the senator at the time this legislation was introduced, made him unable to answer several questions of vital importance to the community and surrounding areas. We were very impressed with the democratic way m which local people took advantage of the opportunityto take part in national policy making decisions. We think it is a worSte activity for all prospective S o attend town meetings before they have 10 ttenrwrenbmbental lities. Lisa Hanks Mail box bottles Editor: The actions of the folks in Iron County to suppress the Valley Pump are excellent. After all, one cannot elect a county commissioner and then have someone that would put empty beer cans in his mail box. One would suggest that you tell thbse ffSL? f. WhS.hke t0uenjy mselves at the Valley Pump that they put empty root beer bottle in the commissioner's mail. Best regards. Phillip L. Foremaster St. George . - |