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Show PERSPECTIVE bulletin board Wilderness (Continued from Page 1A) our hands. The present proposals are too high. We need a third proposal. Of wilderness, Walsh said, Wilderness never, never goes away, never ends. Every 10 to 12 years it is by Congress, and they are very busy. Walsh said, Dont let the process intimidate you. We need to be totally aware and willing to accept the proposed plans and know what we can live with. Bill Howell, representing the Southeastern Utah Association of Governments, used the Burr Trail as an example of an issue in which environmentalists got involved. As of last October, the legal expenses of Southeastern Utah have amounted to $750,000. Upwards of has been flushed away, he said, because the $1,000,000 road is adjacent to two designated wilderness study areas. Wilderness designation is not an end; it is a step in a continuum, a concept that has literally run amuck, designed to eliminate any sign of the hand of man, he said, adding, there will be no mining in a wilderness area; the claims will be traded out. It is a noose around the neck of the county that will start to tighten as soon as it is accepted. It was also noted that the water usage in a wilderness area will change. Out of 837 designated wilderness areas in the United States, 77 have serious problems with upstream water use. Of those areas, 45 are in this state, mostly in southern Utah. In a wilderness designated area, the right to the quality, quantity and the cyclic nature of the flow at the time of the designation are reserved. There are 250,000 acres of state school lands in the proposed designation, as noted in the hearing, and these lands will be managed the same as BLM land, no use. Owens says the designation will increase tourism. This is a fallacy, according to opponents of wilderness who ask, How can it increase tourism when the proposed purpose of wilderness is to eliminate any sign of the hand of man? The water, oil, gas and school land usage arent considered in Owens bill. Rep. Howard Nielsens administrative aide, Sam Klemm, said the position of that office is, If its really wil- derness, it will be so in 100 years, so lets leave it alone. Nielsens office is considering a bill for this district. We need to prepare something to deal with, designated by Congress would be evaluated and perhaps returned for development. The The question of why we had to have any wilderness was brought up and the answer was that the environmentalists have the right and the power to force the issue. In the House of Representatives, 10 states can outvote the other 40 since the number of votes is based on population. Roger Curtis of Orangeville said that Owens people were not behind him, so we should be able to find something to use against him. Commissioner Collard said, Hansen and Owens were elected by residents of the Wasatch Front, and 75 percent of the population feel that we need more wilderness. The dueling congressmen are going to be slugging it out for governor in three more years, further resolved that the Legislature and governor prefer no additional lands in Utah be designated as wilderness. The discussion was then opened up to public concerns and Kash Winn, Ferron, asked if any areas already he suggested. County officials noted that there is an effort through the Chamber of Commerce and labor unions aswell as the Farm Bureau to educate the urban people on the true meaning of wilderness. If the proposal for more wilderness goes through, the Wasatch Front will see a rise in taxes to make up for the loss of mineral revenues lost in Emery County. There needs to be an accurate poll taken in all three districts to reflect peoples interpretation of wilderness. On April 21 and 22 there will be a Wilderness Conference in Reno, Nev. Plans are underway to obtain the bid to hold the conference in Salt Lake next year. People in this state, for the most part, dont know what wilderness means. We need to educate the people as to what the consequences of wilderness designation are, tackled the tax inititative campaign. Peggy Foote said, We need to have an ace to present to people east of the Mississippi who can outvote us and make the decision for us. We have to have something to inhibit their momentum. Ray Ware-haof Ferron said, Owens is the biggest detriment to Utah. Id like to take him on a tour of the proposed wilderness area, walking behind my horse and m barefoot. Bob Dibbley said, Our delegation needs to be united and in total unison to present our view of the proposal. We need to do field work in the areas no interested in about eating out more finding disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia) or would be interested in attending a treatment group for eating disorders, contact Ellen Walters at Four Corners Mental Anyone who is Health in Castle Dale, All inquiries 2. are confidential. your we can help. Narcotics Anonymous will be meeting at the Catholic Church, south of 7 Huntington on Sunday at p.m. For information or help call 687-994- or 8 384-296- Softball workday Emery County mens and womens softball teams have a work day scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. at the Huntington ball complex. All players are needed to help get the ball park ready for play. 1. Scouts will rake Get ready for spring! Orangeville 2nd Ward Scouts will power rake your lawn. Call Randy Winn 0 or Allen Sharp 748-252- 7, 748-548- Cynthia Grant 748-299- 7. The Carbon-Emer- y Can Chasers Barrel Racing Association will have its first jackpot at the Castle Dale arena on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Signup by 6:15. Jackpots will be held every Tuesday. For informa2 tion call 653-251- political John Jorgensen, Castle Dale, said, If we dont stop the The Emery County Nursing Home is looking for volunteers. They need help with crafts and other projects. A piano player for and someone who can help with ceramics are two of their more urgent requests. Anyone who can help at any time will be greatly appreciated. If you can help or would like more information call Adele Justice or Valerie Thompson at sing-a-lon- 3. Omelet workshop Dr. Donald Dobson, USU Extension poultry specialist, will direct a workshop on How to Make an Omelet, on April 26 beginning at noon at the senior citizen center in Castle Dale. This is another learn-by-doin- designation of lands for wilderness, it will never stop. Jim Nelson, Castle Dale, asked if there was money in the county budget for advertising in the big newspapers. Commisssioner Thompson said that there were no advertising monies available. Mr. Nelson thought it might make a difference to advertise against wilderness from the viewpoint of the county. Kash Winn suggested advertising the idea of pointing out that the ORV people could lose their privileges in the wilder- ness areas as a incentive for support. Claudia Cox of Orangeville suggested that citizens would have more impact individually if each wrote to friends and relatives on the Wasatch Front and let them know what impact it would have on us. We could also write letters to the editors of the big newspapers, giving them our point of view, she said, adding, We could call Owens and let him know how much he is hurting us. class and the g everyone is invited. Call 1 Extension office to make your reservation. There is no charge. 381-238- Parent support group The parent support group for ADD (attention deficit disorder) children meets every third Thursday at Four Corners Mental Health, 575 East 100 South, Price. For information you may call Donna Frame, support group chair6 or Marsha man, at Sherman at 637-058- 748-233- 7. Garden fertilizer Need manure for your garden? Ferron 3rd Ward Boy Scouts will deliver a pickup load for $15. Call 384-232- 4. Power raking It is that time of year again, Ferron 1st Ward Scouts will power rake or aerate your lawn. Call Brent Van Sickle 3 or Steve Jensen at 384-279- 384-314- 381-250- 384-296- 2, 4. Need help! Volunteers needed 384-230- can chasers C-- E or Horseshoe Canyon for example. It will always be wilderness because of the geography of the area. We could improve a road into the general area that would not impact the environmental issue. It was also mentioned that we need to let the people know what Owens and Hansen represent. That they are only interested in making points, not in what the effects on the people are. The Association of Counties voted unanimously for no wilderness. Dibbley said that the congressmen proposing these ideas are not affecting the people in their own districts. They accountability. Eating disorders 381-243- that would be impacted, have There will be no distribution of commodities for the month of April. Are drugs interfering with happiness? If so, call us, 0. The friends of Jennie Cheshire would like you to reach into your hearts and donate at your local merchants for her medical expenses for her fight against lupus. Horse clinic Social Services is presenting a class on developing selfesteem, April 19 and 26, and May 3, 10 and 17 at the Ben Quinters will hold a colt starting clinic Saturday, April 29 at the Castle Dale arena. Spectator fee is $10 for 15 and older, 14 and under free. A problem solving and rider improvement clinic will be held Sunday, April 30. Class fee is $30, spectator fee is $5 for 15 and older. Both clinics will start at 9 a.m. For Orangeville Elementary more Developing self-estee- m School library. There is no cost to the public and the presenter will be Dr. Lynn Ravsten. The class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. For information or to register call 381-238- 7. Info sought need of information on Calvin White Moore, who may be related to the Allred or Starr families. Also info is needed on William Tillmon Follett or LaFallett. Fallett is the spelling on the cemetery marker, correct spelling of last name is not known. Bayliss was the wifes maiden name. Please check your family records and if you can help, contact Andrew J. Eldredge at 8546 Coachman Way, West Jordan, Utah 84088 or call The Mormon Battalion wants to place markers and needs additional info. 255-455- Dr. Don Dobson will give a demonstration on how to cut up and make a variety of diffe- - rent turkey dishes. The demonstration will be April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Huntington Stake Center. You need to call 1, 653-251- 2. Softball meeting Attention: Emery County mens softball teams. All teams interested in playing need to contact Shane Justice 7 at by April 21. 687-938- Swimming lessons Swimming lessons for preschool and kindergarten ages start April 24. If interested call 381-529- 8 to sign up. Advanced lifesaving classes start April 20 iat 9 p.m. You must be at least 15 years old and able to swim 100 yards of each basic stroke to sign up. To sign up call 8 or go 381-529- to the pool. 4. Turkey demonstration 7 or by April 19 to register for the class. There is no charge. 687-945- or 687-941- The Mormon Battalion is in 381-238- information call 384-296- 2 6 March of Dimes Walkers who care about birth defects will be out walking for the cause April 29 in the annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Participants will meet at at the Castle Dale shopping center, and walk a route around Castle 8:30 12-mi- le Dale. You can preregister April 28 at the Castle Dale Elementary School from 3 to 4. For information call Roberta at 381-561- 6. forum Klemm said, adding, I have been reviewing the proposed wilderness areas this week, and I am finding all kinds of roads and things for us to look at. When asked if local residents would support an alternative bill, Craig Johansen of Castle Dale said that he would not. If you propose any amount of wilderness in Emery County, you are not representing the interests or concerns of the people. We want no wilderness at all, he said. Our rivers run through the proposed wilderness areas, and we cannot afford to have their usage restrained, said Commissioner Duane Collard. Also, Our economy has gone downhill. We have lost enough people to inhabit Huntington. We need jobs and incentives to keep people here. State Rep. Tom Christensen presented a handout that made the position of the state clear on the proposed designation. It said, Be it answer was no. Even though an area is mandated in the proposal doesnt mean its so. There are many loopholes, it was pointed out. It was the opinion of Peggy Foote of Huntington that we are going to see the death of the towns in this county if the wilderness issue passes. She added, We need to back up our countv commission on this issue. Mayor Tom Humphrey of Orangevillle said, We need to get our school teachers behind us. Let New York put Central Park in wilderness, he said, referring to the point made that the states east of the Mississippi carried more votes and would possibly decide the issue for us. Narcotics anonymous Commodities just like the group that The harm of wilderness the editor Im amused at the rhetoric offered by pro wilderness advocates attempting to win public support for the designaTo tion of 5.1 million more acres of Utahs public lands to wilderness. How does one argue against Utahs scenic wonders being our birthright, and that we have a moral obligation to present and future generations to perserve the natural characteristics of these areas? Or who would argue against drinking pure water? To think that such qualities can only be guaranteed through formal wilderness designation is a fallacy at best. As a g resident of San Juan County, I have a great deal of respect for ttfe vast public lands that surround our communities. I depend on them heavily for my own livelihood as a rancher. Furthermore, 70 percent to 80 percent of our countys tax base is provided by oil, gas and mining activities on these lands. In spite of the wise multiple use of these lands, their natural beauty and wonders still abound. Yet somehow use is being construed as abuse. life-lon- The public deserves to understand that wilderness designation means locking up resources, cutting off jobs, restricting grazing, eliminat- ing timber and mineral extraction, turning back the sportsmen, the handicapped and the elderly. Utahs public lands were meant to be used and enjoyed by all. It was through this approach that our forefathers laid the foundation for the lifestyles we enjoy today. Hopefully, our heirs will be allowed similar opportunities. Lisle Adams Monticello Praises book, author To the editor: I enjoyed the delightful arti- cle on Mildred Breedlove, our poet in residence in Ferron. Mrs. Breedlove writes beautiful poetry. Her recently published work, Nevada is a descriptive history of that state in verse. It is very uplift-in- sioned by that state to produce a history for its centennial then 20 years of suppression of that work because it exposed the truth about the silver and gold booms that brought Nevada to statehood. Some private, influential people and their bureaucratic friends could not face up to the frailities of their ancestors in the race for riches more than a century ago. Mrs. Breedlove has done a masterful job of researching and writing this book. Rather than suppression, our sister state should be giving applause, laud and honor to her. Their loss is our gain. We are blessed to have one so talented in our midst. My personal library has been enriched many times over with the addition of her Nevada. literature. It is great I would encourage everyone in this area in this state to g, enlightening and enchanting! I could not set the book down until I had read it from cover to cover in one evening. What makes Nevada even more treasured is the story behind it an artist commis- - obtain a copy from her. It should be in each of our school libraries where our youth could experience beautiful, contemporary poetry something that is a rarity in our day. Te J. Stilson 5- Against wilderness the editor: In recent weeks, a lot has been said about the supposed values of creating more wilderness land here in the state of Utah. Those in favor of this creation, namely Salt Lake City Congressman Wayne To Owens and his environmentalist supporters, seem to believe that those of us living down here in southern Utah do not know how to take care of our own resources. They would also have you believe that such a thing as wilder- ness designation will mean an improvement in our economy, along with the creation of tourism and recreational opportunities as never before seen. Well, as one who lives and earns his living in the area, let me just say, dont you believe it! The number one argument Owens uses in calling for more wilderness is that it will improve Utahs economy, and he says it will provide more jobs for southern Utahns. However, I just cant see it. The jobs you create through recreation are mainly low payones. It ing, service-oriente- d seems to me that doing more to encourage wise use of the renewable resources we have in this part of the state, such as public lands grazing, agriculture, timber and some mining, would do more to stimulate local growth, and pay higher wages to boot! Secondly, he says tourism and recreational opportunities will be upgraded. I maintain just the opposite will occur. I run cattle throughout southern Utah, and due to the type of terrain we have, I can attest that locking up these areas will totally exclude most of the people who might have tried to use them. Thats because many of the tourists who drive through these lands are older people in cars or RVs, and there just isnt any way a lot of these, folks are going to see the beauties of southern Utah unless they can drive there, and I mean right up to or within several hundred yards of these sites. While protecting the ecology of an area is an admirable cause, I dont think wilderness is needed for this to happen. By leaving these areas open to public access through multiple use concepts, the lands can more easily be monitored, managed and repaired if damage is done. From what I (Continued on Page 5A) |