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Show The Newspaper Thursday, April 1, 1982 Pf e A3 Leittteir ttn ttDn IEdlnttdDir Jake opens up Editor's note: Although we may be April Fools, we are smart enough to recognize a blatant political ploy when we see one. This "Open Letter" from Utah Senator Jake Gam contains information that would normally be couched in a press release, and normally would go in the circular file. But, in the spirit of the day, we are letting this one slip by. An "Open Letter" to The Newspaper readers: In recent weeks, I have received a number of letters asking what I am doing personally to assist President Reagan's efforts to slash federal spending spen-ding as part of his Economic Recovery Program. While I have responded to them individually, there are other Utahns, I am sure, with similar concerns con-cerns who have not contacted me. In the interest of keeping the Utah public informed of my official activities, ac-tivities, I am submitting the following "Open Letter": Throughout my seven years in the Senate long before it became fashionable to do so I have supported efforts to trim the costs of running Congress, and I have consistently achieved savings in expenditures over which I have control . For example : Each year since beginning my service in the Senate in 1975, I have returned an average of 10 percent of my clerical allowance (allocated for staff salaries, office administration costs, etc.) to the Treasury. That total now exceeds $530,000. When I became chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, I directed the committee staff to operate in fiscal 1982 on 10 percent less in actual dollars than in fiscal 1981, a savings of $175,935. Last month, I directed that the committee's budget for fiscal 1983 remain frozen at the reduced 1982 level, despite increased operating costs. Recognizing the need for greater frugality, I ordered a reduction in the number of official committee publications, such as transcripts of hearings, from 67 to 39 saving $362,195 while still meeting essential needs. During a hearing on the committee's 1982 budget before the Senate Rules Committee.the former chairman of the committee, Senator William Prox-mire, Prox-mire, said he was "humiliated" by the savings I had achieved and offered a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that he should be the recipient of his famous "Golden Fleece" award. As a member of the Republican Senate Leadership, I have supported across-the-board reductions in the administrative costs of the Senate as a whole, eliminating such wasteful practices prac-tices as paying operators to run automatic elevators. I have resisted adding to the size of my personal staff. When I took office, I had 29 staff positions, few by Senate standards, but necessary to respond to constituent requests and the growing legislative workload. Today there are 34 positions, including three student internships in-ternships and four part-time positions. In seven years, I have added two intern in-tern slots (which have been filled throughout the years by some 95 students selected from Utah's colleges and universities) and four positions in my Utah field offices to meet Utahns' requests for more assistance. I actually ac-tually decreased the size of my Washington staff by one position. Finally, as chairman of the HUD-Independent HUD-Independent Agencies appropriations subcommittee, I was able to push through the vast majority of President Reagan's budget recommendations for programs under the subcommittee's jurisdiction, resulting in some $9 billion in savings in this year's budget. In my proposals to the Appropriations Committee for next year's budget, I am recommending additional cuts of $16.5 billion in support of the president's program. If enacted, the new cuts combined with last year's reductions will produce a savings of some $260 for each of the estimated 98 million U.S. taxpayers. I wholeheartedly agree with the majority of Utah letter-writers who believe that fiscal austerity must begin with our nation's leaders. I would hope this letter reaffirms my commitment to the President's efforts to bring the federal budget under control as the first step toward restoring economic prosperity pros-perity in this country. Sincerely, Jake Gam United States Senator Santa Maria says thanks Editor: I'd like to thank all the people who were close to Gus Mora. I'd also like to thank all the people from Mileti's, the ParkWest Ski Patrol, the Utah Powder Guides, and the four skiers who helped dig Gus out, and especially Rick Can-nard, Can-nard, who gave 150 percent in trying to help Gus. I feel Gus is also thankful for everybody who helped him out. Gus's family joins me in expressing appreciation to everyone who reached out to us at this difficult time. Ray Santa Maria Drug question clear.ed.up Editor: I am writing to express my gratitude for the article which appeared in the March 25th edition of The Newspaper entitled, "Providing Help for the Stresses of Living," and also, to correct a possible misconception readers may have obtained from reading the article. When asked about the drug problem which exists in Park City, it was my intention in-tention to convey to The Newspaper that it is really difficult to say the extent ex-tent to which drugs are a problem here and, as most people are aware, drug traffic is a common problem in resort communities. Statistics regarding prevalence of drug usage are difficult to obtain even from the best of studies, due to the respondents' unwillingness to admit to usage of illegal substances. However, some possible clues as to the extent of drug use in this area can be obtained by studying the number of arrests for drug violation in Summit County and by examining the number of cases seen at the Park City Prevention Preven-tion Center over the past years. The arrests due to drug violations appear to be anything but dramatic, although the Prevention Center shows an increase in-crease in case loads of over 800 percent for the past one and one-half years. Also, in interviewing community residents regarding their opinion of how often drug abuse is a problem here, respondents invariably report "often," "very often," or "do not know." A mental health professional such as myself would have to have her head in the sand to not have heard of "Operation Snowflake," and the present investigation of the drug problem by the Grand Jury, plus the many other problems associated with drugs in this area. I would like to go on record as saying that I am aware and concerned about the drug problems in this community, as are many citizens in Park City, especially parents with young children and teenagers. I am likewise acquainted acquain-ted with the various treatment modalities for drug rehabilitation, and Ms. Cowher and myself have considerable con-siderable training and expertise in this area. The drug dependent person may be viewed from an environmental focus with the environment seen as primarily responsible in contributing to the addiction, with the stress of culture, our economic framework, the individual himself and psychic deficiencies as factors to be considered. con-sidered. Sincerely, Marion P. AyersACSW Clinical Social Worker Park City Family Counseling Institute Hawaii trip ? Gimme a burger instead Editor: I'm the guy you see every Thursday in the Post Office. That's right, the one whose ear is pressed against the box, v waiting for the soothing sound of The , Newspaper arriving. Since I can't find ;; adequate words to thank you for the5 i t i e T I pleasure i gei iroin your paper, i thought I'd express my gratitude by sharing with you a little brainstorm that I had: Dee's Bacon Burger coupons! Get it? You offer them to people as incentives to subscribe. Can you picture it? Your circulation will skyrocket! The Bacon Burger will be a smashing promotion. Forget the measly Hawaii trip. Who would want that when they could have a free Dee? Thanks again, and you're welcome Ima Turkey (Dnnitfiimniidl nnmm Appeals from 1 buses." Extra buses were leased over the busy Christmas holidays, but one young driver took the stand to testify that the peak president's weekend was a "nightmare." "That was the worst it was comparable com-parable to Lake Placid during the Olympics raining, and only two buses running. I had to leave people on the street in the rain," she said. However, it was noted, that Sylvester was hospitalized with an emergency appendectomy ap-pendectomy and was not on the scene to direct operations that week. A recurring charge throughout the hearing was that of rudeness to tourists, but the young woman countered, coun-tered, "I can't believe they have the nerve to call us rude." Among the volumes of memos and letters submitted into evidence Tuesday was a petition signed by five drivers who supported Sylvester's position. Sandack pointed out that the drivers had threatened a walkout if Sylvester was removed from the supervisory post, but noted that Sylvester herself talked them out of it. In closing her case, the city manager admitted that bus maintenance had been very poor, but "in every job, she (Sylvester) has excuses for why the job can't be done. It was with great reluctance that I was willing to terminate ter-minate her, but she is not willing to take the time and effort, nor does she have the ability, to run a first-class bus system." Sandack argued that Sylvester was in many cases denied authori ty to act, then was accused of not being aggressive in her post. "The lengthy hearing covered in detail many other aspects of the bus system as well as interactions between Sylvester, city officials and other agencies involved with the transportation transpor-tation issue. The appeals board made its decision in less than 15 minutes. Serving on the board were Bruce Shapiro, Howard Garrett and Allen, all municipal employees, and Helen Alvarez and Shellenberger of the City Council. MirtMay Stairs April 1 Art Durante Cliff Martinez Quazar Hellen Marcellin Martha Baird Barbara Dyer Margaret Van Wagoner Steven Sandler April 2 Melanie Decker Alicia Christians Lisa Meyer Brooke McDonald Michael Walker Don Garnas Jo-Ellen Murphy April 3 Nancy Nipkow Landon Lance Dennis Miller April 4 Enzo Mileti April 5 Harry Reed Julie Thomas Rory Singer Don Putman April 6 Daniel Lee Vincent Anne Burnett April 7 Sandy Cashman Ralph Tanner Karen Greene 7L Benefit front the Triends of Paul Srovln Due to a recent illness Paul needs our help Sunday, April 4th 7 p.m. at the Black Pearl This will be a cash bar with free hor d'oeuvres All proceeds to go directly to Paul Brown Donations will be accepted at the door as a cover charge As of this printing, we are still soliciting donations of prizes to be auctioned off No donation too large or too small for Paul Music donated by Alias Facilities donated by Joseph Bernolfo Hor d'oeuvres provided by Park City Restaurants Tor more information or to make donations Jor the benefit, please call 649-8022 letoeen the hours oj 12:00 - 4:00 M1P(!Z) Heber Valley i .XWKw. 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