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Show "rry1?" Emery County Progress Wednesday, December 22, 1982 9B Congressman Nielson makes visit By DAVID LONG Managing Editor Community leaders gathered in Price Monday to tell Utahs newest congressman how he can help Carbon County when he takes office in Washington next month. Politicians, school officials and United Mine Workers of leaders America met t Howard C. Nielson of the new Third Congressional District at a special meeting and luncheon in Price City Hall. Officials voiced their hopes and fears on subjects ranging from unemployment ant the depressed economy to rising crime statistics and poor road conditions. I think youre a great county, Nielson told the group. You contribute a lot to the state. Im going to try my best to represent your needs. The gathering was organized by former Price Mayor William Welsh Jr. and Mayor Art Lee Congressman-elec- Martines. In welcoming Nielson, Martines said he wanted the new congressman to become familiar with the problems and needs of Carbon County before heading to the nations capital. I feel that in the past weve been neglected because were the only Democratic county in Martines said. the state, Price just isnt a dot on the map. We feel proud of our contributions to the state. Welsh said he found Nielson to be one who listened to community concerns during his four terms in the Utah Legislature. The purpose of this meeting today is to help him understand us and what goes on here, Welsh said. We want to get to know him better and he needs to get to know us. Carbon County Commissioner Guido Rachiele told Nielson he hoped to maintain a good line of communication with the new congressman. We will be calling on you and hope you receive us with an Rachiele said. open mind, Were noted for our progressive attitude. We dont take things lightly and we wont be asking for something we feel were not entitled to. Rachiele said county officials are excited about the for growth and the prospects of new industry coming to Carbon County, citing the proposed tar sands development in Sunnyside as an example. He expressed confidence about being able to handle the increased population that comes with new industry. We want to assure everyone that we are capable of handling any growth or industry that might want to come here, he said. District 22 President Mike Dalpiaz said Carbon County miners are concerned about coal production, energy and safety in area mines. UMWA The coal industry has been on the roller coaster before, Dalpiaz said. Now were on the downhill again, but it looks favorable for the near future. Fred Lupo, District 22 vice president, said the number of unemployed coal miners is increasing every day and any way Nielson could help get men back to work would be appreciated. Thomas Grames, chairman of District 22s Coal Miners Political Action Committee and a laid-ominer himself, ento do his part Nielson couraged to encourage the formation of a federal energy policy that would promote the use of domestic coal rather than oil. We need to get our unemployed miners back to work, Grames said. All these power plants should be converted to coal. Why should we be subject to an Arab sheik? Nielson told the UMWA officials that he hopes to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee where he could encourage the exporting of coal to Pacific Rim countries and the increased use of domestic coal. Charles Davis, a member of Price Citys Planning and Zoning Commission, said the city is keeping a close watch on its water supply and is concerned about a possible shortage in the future. We want any support you can give us so we can provide adequate services to our residents, Davis said. Sherril D. Burge, executive director of the Carbon-Emer- y Housing Authority, asked for Nielsons support in preventing further budget cuts so her agency can meet the needs of those who depend on housing. Carbon County is now experiencing more people than we can handle, she said. Theres not enough money or places for people to live. We must have enough to take care of these ff oil-fir- low-inco- Gordon Huntington Elementary people. Gam vice Anderson, president and manager of First Interstate Bank in Price, said the economy in Carbon and Emery counties has been growing at a rapid rate. He said financial institutions are exploring ways to help people keep their homes and maintain the standard of living they have been used to. Roger C. Tolman, branch manager of First Security Bank in Price, said financial institutions are facing the same as problems other many businesses. Unless our customers have meaningful employment, were looking to suffer, he said. Our main concern is that our people are working and have an income coming in. Jeffrey W. Killian, Price City administrator, said city officials are concerned about the water tax and how it will hamper the proposed hydroelectric power plant at Scofield Reservoir. Right now the project is not very feasible, he said. The federal government has encouraged such projects but it seems odd to tax something theyre encouraging. Killian said he hoped Nielson will support revenue sharing programs, calling them one of the best programs available to local governments. Carbon County Attorney Keith Chiara said he is concerned about the bad reputation Carbon County has around the state. Most of our citizens are very law abiding people, especially the residents, he The coal miners are said. active in the community. They long-ter- m block grant program, he said. We now have more flexibility in how we use the money. But on the other hand, theyre pulling out some funding for valuable programs and that concerns us. Helper Mayor Robert E. Olsen echoed Killians praise for the revenue sharing programs and how they help local governments to improve services to city residents. Our citys over 100 years old now, he said, and some of our water and sewer lines and roads seem to be that old, too. Arvetta Satterfield, an East Carbon City council member, said her area of the county feels mortally wounded as far as the economy goes. We have no major emshe said. ployers anymore, The mines are closed and there are no jobs available to those who are unemployed. We have a lot of young growing families but were a community without an income. Wellington Mayor Gary Rich said money and water are the biggest problems his community faces. Wellington is like a water company rather than a city, he said. All our revenue seems to be from water. We would appreciate all the help you can give us as a small community. Sterling Davis, District 4 director for the Utah Department of Transportation, said one of the main problems his department faces is the battle to keep roads in good repair despite the heavy coal truck George On the positive side is the The government needs to realize that aid to students is not an expense but an investment good, hard-workin- g people. He said transients are to blame for the rising crime rate and encouraged Nielson to do his part to eliminate future budget cuts in law enforcement and safety programs. Planner Carbon County Walker expressed concern about federal and state Richard officials suppressing input from local officials on land programs and policies. He cited Project BOLD, the governors federal-stat- e land exchange proposal, as an example. Carbon County School District Superintendent educators see and negative aspects of President Reagans New Federalism program. Behunin, said both positive to all of you! AMERRY CHRISTMAS ANDA HAPPY NEWYEAR! With a special thanks to all of our friends p t I Huntington students help decorate trees by Elizabeth Hanson first graders from Huntington Elementary decorated the town tree with Seventy-fiv- e Huntington y y handmade ornaments. Valinda Roush, Joyce Larsen and Ruth Brasher assisted their students treat from who lined up for a Francy Ian Davis Huntington Elementary returning Handley before to school. While the youngsters took care of the lower branches, they were unable to reach high enough. Norman Huff volunteered to finish the job. He and his Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year , , A , Zion's 1st Nat. Bank Huntington Merry Christmas. THE OUTPOST CAFE 15 V 15 8 Z Z Z z z BnnJx fuller z ;tsca ss tss fca css cs ea t fea css a ta ss a fa tea tss Sage Farmer Cottonwood Elementary ta s s city crew chose the evergreen in Engineers Canyon, cut it off and brought it to city square to be propped strongly enough to hold through the holidays. In past years the city has attempted to have a tall, bushy, evergreen transplanted but by summer the evergreen has withered and died and had to be cast out. I & 12 12 12 12 Coast To Coast wishes to take this time to thank each & everyone of their friends & customers for their patronage thruout 1982 & ask for your continued business in 1983. 2 12 New Year Jennifer Show Ferron Elementary 3 4 4 Christmas can be a lonely time! Lets share with one another the joy the season brings and love for each other! The Peterson Family and all our employees 4 4 FERRON DRUG 1 Alex Harvey 2 2 Ferron Elementary 12 12 12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 for your patronage throughout the year! BK's STOP 'N SHOP May the enduring bounty of this season bring happiness and fulfillment to all our cherished patrons. Our warmest wishes and a percent of CEU students are eligible for student grants. C. W. From all of us to Z mining today is no longer a pick and shovel industry, he said. Our miners are highly technical people whc control a lot of dollars. Coal traffic. Coal means so much down here but when you move it on the roads it causes problems, he said. When the coal industry is up and down so much it becomes hard to plan for highway use. College of Eastern Utah President James R. Randolph said the college is looking forward to working with Nielson because of his extensive background in education. The new congressman has been a professor at Brigham Young University, a post he left when he won the election. Randolph said he is concerned about cuts being made in student financial assistance programs, adding that up to 75 are for future generations, he said. Floyd Tucker, vice president and manager at Plateau Mining Co., asked Nielson to do all he can to help change the image of the coal miner. People are noticing the two evergreens obviously flourishing on the lawn and wondering where they came from. Once they grew in Huntington Canyon but were transplanted to the cemetery when the road in Huntington and Canyon was surfaced. The idea was to save the trees for use later in landscaping about the town. For years the evergreens have stood in a row along a new section of the cemetery. A few weeks ago Reed and Bernell Holliday, cemetery caretakers, dug up the trees and replanted them on city square. Since they acclimated to elevation and soil conditions, survival is an- small ed 12 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 "Warmest wishes From the Justice family and all our employees! We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A special thanks for your business. May we see you again next year! $ t the Holiday Season" SltJGLETOEE Ferron & ,sess Marisa Rolfson Ferron Elementary "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Anna Mae Bonnie & & I the Staff from THE FERRON CAFE i 4 4 I ticipated. The small trees as well as the large ones are wearing holiday attire. For the first time in history, Huntington City boasts three Christmas trees. Jody Truman Huntington Elementary thru-ou- The staff at the Chantelle Robertson Huntington Elementary "Merry Christmas with love and thanks to all! LaRAE'S DANCE STUDIO & GYM Huntington |