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Show Guest Editorial School and Dell Holllngshead Humorist and writer, Mark Twain, once made the statement: "Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of congress. But I repeat myself." Apparently in his day, as in ours, politics and politicians were held in rather low esteem. With Watergate, sex scandals, and almost daily revelations of corruption at all levels of government it is little wonder that many are becoming increasingly pessimistic toward the political process as we know it in this country. In my own case, it reaches all the way down to city and county government; though for different reasons than alluded to above. In no way am I suggesting that the politicans of Beaver County are any wrong-doinguilty of Rather, my criticisms are leveled at the process through which they are elected; more specifically the focus and caliber of the preelection campaign. Briefly put, as I have observed this process function, it has occurred to me that in all but a few cases the typical campaign has amounted to little more than a slightly sophisticated extension of a high school studentbody election. Several $5.00 ads in the local papers, and perhaps a telephone call or knock on the door is about all one can expect. While one might argue that, as uninspiring as such campaigns are, they do in some ways give the voter a more honest, clear-cu- t idea of the character and abilities of a candidate than do the d elaborate, Madison campaigns of some state and national candidates,! they, nevertheless, leave a great deal to be desired. Though lacking the necessary depth and vitality to enable voters to make an intelligent choice of candidates, I do not see matters as completely hopeless. On the contrary, I believe that a great deal can be done not only by the candidates themselves, but by individual citizens, clubs and civic groups and the press to rectify the situation. The end result being more qualified elected officials, Avenue-orchestrate- Harvesting in the Rocky- - Moun- - tainswas the sponsored by Mountain and Intermoun-tai- n Forest and Range Experiment Stations and the Forest Products research Laboratory, units of the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a result of this symposium, and other recent reviews of the western aspen situation, the Forest Service will develop action plans for needed research and management programs for aspen forests in the Rockies.' These programs will emphasize the management of aspent forests for Rocky multi-purpos- more responsive city and county government. Frankly, what is needed are more intense, campaigns as opposed to the "who has the most relatives and can win the popularity contest" campaigns we are accustomed to. We need to foster a political climate in Beaver County that will insure that all candidates for public office are prepared and able to identify and publically debate the issues pertaining to the office they seek. Home Furthermore, we Executive Secretary Utah Educotion Association One of the saddest things about these hurried times is that too many youngsters never get to know some of the most beautiful people in the world-peopast the age of 70. Too often, they live in different worlds. But I am happy to report that Utah is doing something to bring the two worlds together I ple must create an informed and involved electorate that will afford the candidates the necessary challange and forum to air their points of view. I firmly believe that had these two conditions existed all along, the political climate in the county would be far more healthy today. Whatever the case, I would suggest that if government is to remain in the hands of the people, and responsive to their needs, we must begin at the grass roots level to demand capable and responsible candidates. This, I believe, can best be done through camrevitalizing our paign process. I would further suggest that before we can do so we must all become more aware of the key roles played by those elements of our society that contribute most toward effective campaigning; namely the candidate, the electorate, and the press. While I do not claim to be an authority on such matters, I do have some background in the area of Political Science and intend, with the good graces of the editor, to submit a series of editorials in the next few weeks discussing the roles of each as they relate to the campaign process. At the same time I hope to offer some constructive suggestions as to how each might contribute to a more vital and progressive political climate in the county. I trust that they will be of sufficient interest that you will read them, and assume a more active role in the present campaign and November election. including estheti- cs, timber production, wildlife habitat, watershed protection and livestock grazing. Researchers at the conference stressed that aspen trees must periodically be harvested in many areas where land managers seek to keep healthy aspen forests growing. Otherwise, these forests will deteriorate and die. Aspen forests are years or so. In nature, they often depend on some type of catastrophe like fire to stimulate root suckers to sprout and start new forests. Since wildlife in forests in no longer acceptable in equimany cases, valents such as harvesting must be substituted. In Utah, aspen forests occupy more land than any other type of forest. Wengert and Mark Utah State forest utilization specialist agreed that the numerous specialty uses for aspen, such as pallets for storing and moving freight, paneling for home interiors, match sticks, toys, shakes, shingles, props for mines, surveying stakes, and even tongue depressors for doctors, can and should be expanded. They point out that one traditional use, making excelsior for packing material, may grow in the future as prices increase for plastic packing matierals. Frederick Wangaard, immediate past president of the Forest Products Research Society summed things up when he said that the key to successful aspen management through harvesting will require innovative approaches to develop strong, competitive markets for products made from aspen wood. L It all started with a man from MatMagna named Weldon thews, and he calls it the In High School "Seventy-plu- s " '"'SlyLr-ii- wirwaiiiit -- BTiniiii National Transportation Week - Sept. 19 - 25 Day." Antique cars, old fashioned This year the Utah State Legislature designated the fourth Wednesday in October as a day for Utah high school students to invite persons past the age of 70 to attend school with them. The students will provide transportation to and from the older folks' homes. The younger and will generations share whatever school activities happen to be going on that day. It is a beautiful blend of the energy of youth and the wisdom of age. Some of the participants who have seen more than 70 summers haven't seen the inside of a school in 40 years. Last year's experience was a big success. The activity did something to and for both young and old. Some formed lasting friendships. Some older people talked-fo- r talked to teenagers-real- ly the first time in years. It was a real lesson to the kids. The people who have been around more than seven decades got a feeling of action and spirit and learning that many had forgotten. The activity was so successful that it's spreading beyond the borders of Utah. Members of Utah's congressional delegation have introduced resolutions that would designate the fourth Wednesday in October of each year as in High School "Seventy-Plu- s Day" throughout the United States. Who knows? This could be the start of genuine appreciation between two generations that have been separte for too long. And it all started here in Utah. high-whe- el s and bicycles, an Indian traverse are only a few semi-truck- of the features which will appear in a September 25 parade commemorating Transportation Week September 19-2- Pictured from left to right are Robert Von Khrum. UDOT; Bill. Cupit, UDOT; Debi Mendiola, Benson Speaks UDOT; Angie Benn. Verla Howell, Debbie Howell. Salt Lake Indian Center; and Bill Feller, IML. at Freemen Institute. Former Secretary of AgriculF.ta Taft; Benson said Saturday that fiscal irresponsibility leads to a loss of self Benson, who is government. currently President of the Council "of Twelve Apoxtles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaSaints, spoke at the opening of the national headquarters of the Freemen Institute in Provo, Utah, Saturday, September 18, 1976. Some of the topics Mr. Benson discussed were: taxes, the New York City financial crisis, the proper role of government, popularity vs. principle, in the elections; and the Teton Dam disas- ture WATERFOWL REGULATIONS Utah's Wildlife Board set the 1976 waterfowl regulations and season dates in their latest meeting. Dates and rules will correspond closely to the guidelines governing last year's waterfowl season. In making recommendations to the Board, Division of Wildlife Resources' Waterfowl Supervisor Al Regenthal indicated that across the nation had a good harvest last year. He said that wing surveys of last year's harvest verified good production, and that breeding populations of most species appeared to be in fly-wa- Letter to Editor Wildlife News uary 2, 1977. Geese may be taken in Daggett and Uintah counties from November 6 through December 12, 1976. Portions of both Carbon and Emery counties will be closed to goose hunting. Bag and possession limit statewide is two, except in Daggct and Uintah counties where bag and possession limit will be one goose. Snow Geese . Season dates will be the same as those established for Canada geese with bag and possession limit of three. Swan Swan season will run concurrently with waterfowl son. Twenty five hundred (2,500) permits will be issued again this year. Swan applications will be due on September 10. Public drawings to select permit holders will be held September 17. Snipe Snipe season will also be conducted concurrently with waterfowl dates with a bag and possession limit of eight and 16 respectively. 1975-7Waterfowl Summary The waterfowl hunting in Utah season was during the 1975-7- 6 classified as being very good. Division of Wildlife Resources Waterfowl Supervisor Al Regenthal called it a "banner year." Marsh hounds numbering 48,343 made 329,298 trips to Utah wetlands and harvested 562,631 ducks. That compares with 49,611 hunters who made 242,212 trips and harvested 391,986 ducks during the previous year. Goose hunters made 46,804 trips in pursuit of honkers, harvesting a total of 20,492 Canada geese. Nine hundred and snow geese were also thirty-fiv- e taken last year. The number of snipe hunters decreased slightly during the 1975-7season while the number of trips they made afield increased. Snipe hunters harvested 4,788 birds. water-fowle- rs 6 "One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that 'til tomorrqwwhich you can do today" ' mailed by the Division of Wildlife Resources, only 157 licensed trappers were afield actively attempting to trap beaver. In 1974-75- , a total of 4,345 beaver were harvested in the state. The average price per pelt dropped from $10.61 in 1974-7to $7.94 season. during the 1975-7The report also indicates that complaint calls to the Division concerning beaver nuisance and damage were higher by approximately 20 during the past 5 6 season. trappers spent 1,366 days trapping mink in the state during the past season. They harvested 368, according to questionnaire returns. The figure compares with 434 mink harvested and 2,060 days spent seatrapping during the 1974-7son. Two permits were issued for trapping marten last year. Only one trapper reported catching one marten. Weather conditions, small populations and the remote- ness of their habitat are probably responsiblt for the lack of interest by Utah trappers. Although classified as a furbearer, there was no open season on otter in Utah. Fifty-si- x When one has a deep tense of gratitude to thousands of people, the expression of that gratitude becomes a very real need. May we call upon your papor for yet another service to us. The Gubernatorial campaign question an extremely taxing five months for the Leavitt family. We have learned that it. is possible to expend the kind of efforts we made only because so many hundreds of people are willing to give their time and financial assistance, their help and encour- has been without agement. We have received such an of kindness and outpouring support from so many caring people that we find it impossible to think of ourselves as having fine shape. Regenthal pointed out that the Pacific Flyway's winter survey was down approximately 3 but was still up by 11 over the long "lost." term average. "The fall flight We are grateful for your time, forecast indicates that waterfowl and many of you have spent numbers and activity will be untold hours organizing grass about the same as last year, roots efforts in contacting people which is good news for or performing countless other because last year was a necessary tasks in our behalf. banner year," Regenthal added. for your We are grateful The goose population also and we financial contributions shows indication of good producwill feel that you sincerely hope tion. Statistically, goose poputhat it was worthwhile even lations in the state are 20 to 24 though we were not victorious. for your We are grateful percent over the normal Utah A total of 16,298 muskrats were production trend. expressions of concern for our 1976 Seasons welfare and we are most sincerely harvested on the state's waterDucks Duck hunters will enjoy fowl management areas. Ninegrateful for your votes. 93 consecutive hunting days from It is heartwarming to have teen trappers were registered to October 2, 1976, through January work specific sections within the received the majority of votes in 2, 1977. Shooting hours will again management areas. No records of 20 of 29 counties, and especially hour before be from lands are kept. the overwhelming majority from sunrise to sunset except on our own people. You have This year's harvest is approxiopening day when shooting mately 6'i higher than in accorded us great honor and we shall strive to continue to be 1974-7gins at noon and on November 6 when shooting starts at 8 a.m. Recommendations for the 1976-7- 7 worthy of trust and to contribute wherever and whenever we may. Bag and possession limits will be trapping season were adopted seven (7) ducks daily and 14 in Sincerely- -; ;; by the Wildlife Board with no and AanoLivtt. possession, except redheads and xhanges from the previous canvasbacks. Those limits may and Family season. include no more than two redheads or two "cans" or one of Notes & Quotes each which may be taken per day The annual "Duck Stamp" art more than four, singly or with no contest sponsored by the U.S. in the aggregate, in possession. Fish and Wildlife Service is now Coots - Coots will be legal for entries. The winning open 1975 Furbearer Report hunting during the same period The recent publication, "Utah entry will be used to decorate the as ducks. Bag and possession Bird Hunting and limit is 25. Furbearers, Harvest Report & Migratory Conservation Stamp to be issued Recommendations and American, Management in the Fall. Artists interested in 1975-76,- " Hooded Mergansers - Merganindicates that the harwaterfowl entry sers may be taken during the vest of Utah's most abundant submitting a to the write should Director, U.S. for same 93 consecutive days set furbearer, the beaver, was just Wildlife Semite, Attenand Fish ducks with bag and possession "slightly more than one half of the tion: Audio Visual Office. Washlimit of five and ten, singly or in 1974-7- 5 harvest. Mink harvest "Please deposit trce rr.ore ington, D.C. 20240. The deadline was down compared to the the aggregate. Bag and possesis midnight. October 15, 1976. ppnnies." sion limits may not include more previous year, while muskrat The annual contest held by the HawMMBMPW'WF'JPi'Br'lVj d waterthan one or two hooded mergantrappers (on Service is the only art contest fowl management areas) took sers in the bag limit and posses by the sponsored regularly 1,074 more "rats." sion limit, respectively, federal government. The prestige A total of 2,422 beaver were Canada Geese Goose hunting of winning it has enhanced the will be open from October 9, harvested in Utah by 2,053 reputations of established artists 70 December 19, licensed trappers on 1976, through and elevated others to public nuisance permits and 299 by 1976, for the general season. acclaim. Division be will to open Washington County personnel. According of Janresults October 23, 1976, through harvest questionnaires statistics have Nationwide shown that more people are injured bicycling than hunting. one-ha- t lf 5 ' y ter. Benson concluded that Americans face 5s9 Onlv the j Nat are "person Newspapers all bejournalism cause of such features as answers to problems columns, end the kind of mci'kptinq mfor"noi',r. ihet" helps htr "ivoi- confidently through the marh-- t piece. r.uymg wisrl j. BEEF tt the One reason is probably firearms safety training programs conducted in most states during the last two decades. Lee Robertson, Utah Division Hunter of Wildlife Resources Safety Coordinator, commented on the rate of hunting accidents and the hunter safety program: "The rate of hunting accidents has dropped considerably with the increase of hunter safety programs. It's a good sign and we hope to continue that kind of ten safety trcntin Utah." Researchers have found a new use for mature aspen that may benefit wildlife and the livestock industry. Mature aspen trees, ground into particles, were found to be readily consumed by cattle. And cutting the trees also improved the area for wildlife. I i STAN STAMP the V . 4T .L. someone would recognize a relative or friend and would like the This old picture was submitted by one of our readers in hopes that krT lr official U.S. Answer Stamp I A? t! PVV I'llhABI c WOKTH AHOIIT UKT ( picture for their album. The picture is here at the Press Office for anyone who wishes to claim it. FOR INFORMATION T TUP lOiA AIRMAIL INVECT IS PROPAPLVTHE WHAT P0E9 7HATMtAN 7s ?' "The older you get, the closer to the road you trap." X ABOUT ttHW I 1 I 1 I I" Ik JohnOstcr Utah Trappers Association STAMPS ANO COUECTINQ WRITE CO BOX 7M WASH DC J0044 THAT MfcANS THAT THE CCNIEK NO WAV TO WA6 PKINTEP URSlPe TOWN - Cube Steak Round Steak Boneless Rolled Roast Prime Rib Roast x r Roast Rump Roast 7-Bo- ne Ground Beef Chuck Steak Pork Sausage Pork Chops " , Spare Ribs Ham Hocks .:vy Pork Hocks Lard Boneless Pork Roast ) i 438-224- it Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. 1.00 Lb. .92 Lb. .85 Lb. 1.15 Lb. PORK 7 : t 1.30 1.50 1.25 1.35 1.05 Round Bone & fcSUT WUcJf-- C in 1929 - - Take stock in America. Buy US. Savings Bonds. 13 WO(?TH V, TUP MONEY ? Established ... state-owne- US STAMP Southern Utah Mortuary spiritual 6 Q: Under what drcnmiUnces Is an amount for funeral expense available under the Railroad Retirement Act? l by saying a crisis. "Today we face a crisis situa-- . tion in our beloved Republic. There is, first of all, a spiritual crisis among our people. In our quest for material things, we have forgotten God. There is a crisis for competent, honest, and moral leadership in government at all levels. There is an economic and political crisis, where our basic freedoms stand in jeopardy a departure from fundamental principles. We must return to these basic principles if our free Republic is to survive," Benson said. Top Sirloin Steak A: If an employee who is completely or partially insured under the Railroad Retirement Act dies leaving no survivor eligible for an annuity at the time of his death, a lump sum is payable. This is equal to ten times the basic amount, and is paid to the surviving widow if she was legally living with her husband when he died. If there is no eligible spouse, and the funeral expenses are unpaid, the lump sum may be assigned to our funeral home by the person who assumed the responsibility for these expenses. If our costs are paid, reimbursement will be made to the person who paid them. This will be either the amount he paid, or the lump sum maximum. Under certain circumstances the lump sum may be paid to us, without an assignment, if no one assumed responsibility for the funeral costs. It - again. short-lived-1- Ko-epk- e, 7WT by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty issue-oriente- d - Key to Aspen Forests More than 120 representatives from forest industries, natural resources agencies, and research institutions met September 8 and 9 in Fort Collins, Colorado, to share ways to save and improve aspen forests in the Rocky Mountains. Several specialists from Canada were in attendance. The Symposium-Utilizati- on and Marketing as Tools for Aspen Management and 2 1.25 Lb. 1.45 Lb. .80 Lb. .80 LbJ .70 Lb. .25 Lb. 1.30 Lb. |