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Show t The Letters to the editor. A top priority need in the proposed new program, Utah officials are made cautious by experience with the implementation of the Presidents earlier proposal to provide federal aid to the states in the form of block United States is to redefine, and more clearly define, the roles of federal, state, and local government units, according to Utah Foundation, it rethe private, search organization. non-prof- grants rather than categorical grants. The block grant If the Presidents new program now operating diffederalism proposals are put fers considerably from that into operation, such a which was originally proredefinition would appear to posed, but despite disapbe a necessary step in the pointments with the current process, the Foundation program, Utah officials renotes in a Research Report main guardedly optimistic released this week. Wheth- about the future of the block er or not the Presidents grant concept. Block grants theoretically proposals are implemented, a clear definition of the roles give states wide latitude in the expenditure of federal Fire prevention seminar set Over 300 firefighters, fire chiefs and anyone concerned fire fighting, fire prevention and arson control are expected to attend the 16th annual Utah Life Safety and Fire Prevention Seminar scheduled by Utah Technical College at Provo Orem April n. 14, 15 and caution, the Foundation ted that states could absorb a 10 percent cut in federal aid if the remaining aid were provided in the form of block grants to permit states to make cuts where they could best be afforded in the light of local conditions. The present block grants embody cuts of 25 percent or more in federal funds, and give the states less leeway in administering the programs than had been expected. The block grant programs enacted by Congress are consid- -' erably more restrictive than programs which had been proposed in the Presidents 1981 budget message. Additional problems for the states have come from congressional timing. At the time when most states had to draw up and enact their 3, pects for the Presidents with the block grant program was enthusiastic, even though it was known that the total amount of federal aid would be reduced, the Foundation notes in a research report released this week. However, the reduction in federal funds has been greater than was anticipated, while the added flexibility provided to the states has been considerably less than expected. Despite these problems, attitudes toward block grant programs remain generally favorable in Utah, although approval is tempered with reports. One favorable feature, from the states point of aid money, within broad view, of the existing program limits. Categorical grants is the relaxation of federal provide money for specific regulatory control where books of federal regulations programs, and states have Confor 1982-8have been reduced to pages budgets little or no leeway to decide no made had appropriin many gress of regulations how the money will be used, ations for the block proInitial state response to areas. A major reason for Actually, Congress continued optimism is the grams. S still continues to operate on block feeling that the present continuing resolutions grants may pave the way for and has made no new more extensive and less Legislation appropriations. restrictive grants in the up the block grants setting future. contains authorizations of In 1978 the states themheld on both the Provo and money, which generally selves, through the National upper limits of Orem campuses of Utah Governors Association and represent Acutal funds Station Fire Orem expenditure. the Tech, the National Conference of for the will be set programs and Provo Fire Station on State sugges- Legislatures, Columbia Lane. and responsibilites of national, state, and local govern- ment appears to be essential to the effective operation of any system of federalism new or old. In appraising the pros- - 24-ho- ur in specific appropriations, which usually are less than A3 1, 1982 tainties in the present block grant program have made state leaders doubly cautious in appraising the Presidents "new federalism proposals for transfers of responsibilities between the federal and state governments. Serving Moalfand Surrounding area with over 15 years experience. CANYONLANDS CARPET CARE means Thorough Cleaning Low Cost Procedure Simple Residential Commercial Other services available for your complete Spring Cleaning Upholster Scotchguard Static Proofing Pet Odor Removal Insurance Work Smoke & Water Damage Call Monticello Collect: or 587-2- 62 evenings 587-234- 5 days 1 Care Canyonlands Carpet L. Box 1031 Roy Dejulio Monticello, Utah 84535 16. The annual seminar is by Utah Tech at ProvoOrem and the Utah State Fire marshals office, in cooperation with the Utah State Firemens Association, the Utah State Fire Chiefs Association, and the Utah State Fire Training Advisory Committee. Gordon D. director of the fire half-marath- Sandy Hobbs and Nori Swanson. Other valuable support came from Tours, City Market, Tag-A-Lo- was to provide adequate bussing for that many people. Our pleas were heard and transportation was provided by Jim Sartens Thursday, April t, Federal, state roles need clear definition . . (Cont. from preceding page) will also spend $700 for senger experience, I have, services not presently availon several occasions, met able in Moab. In addition, passengers from this bus approximately 1,000 people which makes daily stops in frequented the local food our city (northbound, 4:15 establishments, gas stations, a.m, southbound, 12:50 etc. Those dollars are what a.m.). In every instance, we refer to as clean several passengers were dollars because the money waiting in the outside is spent and the people are weather, where shelter and gone with minimal trace of restroom facilities were un- their presence. The Utah available. Travel Council figures show In effect, Moab no longer that each dollar spent in our has the train or the airlines to community passes through depend on. However, we do seven different transactions. have the bus which has Sam, our thanks to you for faithfully followed the same your reporter who has an schedule for decades. Therearticle in" this issue with full fore, it occurs to me, we details of the race itself. Let should seek to encourage us mention a few people patronage of this last bit of whose combined efforts public transportation by made this event a total looking for a situation where success: Susan Dalton who some business might made our first place awards, be made available for the Don & Dottie from High comfort of waiting passenDesert Gift Shop, Zeke & gers, as well as a place Maralee of Four Corners where parcels may be Design who made the accepted or picked up at beautiful shirts for the event, reasonable hours convenient Izzy and Lois Nelson of to the customer. Nelsons Heating and RefrigSincerely, eration who donated time Larry L. Norman and equipment. Our Chamber crew along the race Dear Sam, course was aided through the comWorking on a big efforts of Sheriff Jim Nyland munity project many times is and Deputies Alan West and very disheartening when Stan Goodman and Moab your pleas for help go Police Office Dan Anderson. unheard. Last week was Our registration and finish quite different for those of us line crew consisted of: Mitch organizing the 7th Annual Leslie Cole, Susie We anticipa- Kelling, Richard of ted and hosted the largest Blubaugh KURA, Lois Karen Upoff, Blubaugh, group in the history of this Rho Sorority, Nelson, Omega race with 536 registrants Bumie LeVey, Elsie Lee, participating in the 5 mile races Mary Every, Christie Hobbs, and combined. Our first major problem Times-lndependen- Discount Warehouse, Dr. Steven Rouser, Bowen Motel, Les Erbes, Bureau of North American River Expe- land Management, Rhonda dition who provided 3 buses, and Sylvia of the Travel Tex and Millies River Council, Grand Tire Co. and own secretary, Donna Expeditions who donated our Jordan. their time and buses and the The Chamber feels this Assembly of God Church who donated the use of their was an extremely successful 2 buses. Also, we would like event and we appreciate to thank the drivers: Bill everyones contribution of time and effort. McClure, Russ Cronk, GorDottie Swasey don Thompson, Tex i Rndy Spencer Dennis Lesmeister, Jim Sarten and Izzy Nelson for their many hours of work YOUTH CONFERENCE in addition to driving. It was announced this Our thanks goes to Bill week that the annual DioceParmenter who gave us a Catholic Youth ConferNo Charge bill from san ence will be held Saturday, the P & L Tank Service. Bill April 17, from 8 a.m. until provided the use of 2 outdoor midnight at Judge Memorial restrooms. High School, 676 South 1100 Sam, to give you just a East in Salt Lake City. The little idea of what a large conference theme will be group of people coming into Raiders of the Lost Me our community means, I will The Media and You. and of the try to hit some The keynote address will highlights: on Friday night be given by James Mayo, every motel in town was full president of the Nationand several were full again pastCYO al in 1980-8on Saturday night. Moab science program at Utah Tech, is general chairman. This years event will be i y, Invention . . . Daniel A. Dilsaver, drill rig operator at the Vernal Tar Sand Experimental site for Laramie Energy Technology, recently was awarded a special safety Registration forms and achievement award by permission slips must be project manager Leland turned in to Mrs. Winfield at C. Marchant. The award Bible Study classes no later honored DilsaverTs than April 10. design, fabrication and installation of a new 1. also had another project going on this weekend which ' contributed to this area. The Chamber will be writing $2,600 in checks for supplies or services locally and we jackingleveling system on a government owned drill rig. It was estimated the invention saved the Low Elates PICK-U- P & DELIVERY AVAILABLE RENT BY THE DAY, WEEKOR MONTH REIIT!A-CA- !t government over $38,000 . Vernal and Marcella of Moab. Peterson Ford 500 S. Main and contributed to safe operations. Dilsaver is the son of Morris Dilsaver of Twit-che- ll He graduated from Grand County High School in 259-610- 7 . 1974, For Sale - Womens diamond dinner ring. Total 572 pts. or approx. 5 34 carats. 30 diamonds beautifully set in exquisite 18K gold setting. Retail $12, 500. Sell low at $8,500. Canyon Country Coins Wayne M. Cartwright Professional Coin Dealer We buy and sell rare United States coins, and also Gold, Silver and Diamonds. 47 East Center P.O. Box 849 Moab, UT 84532 ANA Life Member No. 3010 Office: Home: 801-259-881- 0 801-259-754- 5 i |