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Show lias ii onr i forum this? l An ugly Editors note: The following letter was prepared for the Deseret News in response to an article printed in that paper and written by Joseph Bauman. It is printed here at the request of Mr. Young who also ran a Christmas Larry y IV. Davis similar letter in last weeks Progress. gqo, when the holiday season was about os h'eaK as it could have been for the Davis family, my wfe spent a lot of time stuffing a moose. Day after dreary day she sat like a buddha on hashish, busily stuffing white, fluffy balls into a pair of pasty hose arid slowly molding that bag of fluff into what thought was a moose head. Whatever it was, f.rw it to be a work of art, because my wife is Dw A yf'-u- s Proper perspective the editor: Joseph Bauman, Oct. 2, 1989, in a column titled Land-Us- e Stalwarts Way Off To Base, challenged Mr. Gordon Parker and me for our claims that he has not told the whole troth about the consequences nf congressionally designated I art mist. senGii e wm Because an artist is one of Gods most beings, kept comments, none of which I ooS'twe to myself. 'o.viy, tr.e moose head began to look more like the- head of a heifer with udder discomfort. But still, there was a wild look about this creation which made the bovine theory a little remote. began to wilderness on Utah BLM lands. 1 I t ' ut Bauman has the unlimited support of Deseret News editors. The editors have free access to mv articles to run them or not, to edit them and distort then intent or message, or to run an addendum al the bottom in an attempt to void their spirit. The general public has little it mm-wh- I well-timed- i treatif would the seem, ment, it substanis public perspective tia by different from tiiat of a Deseret News columnist. I do not expect to change Baumans thinking on public land issues nor do J expect that he will change mine. I am chance ot I ion "I'm coma to sell this for $30 at the Christmas fair. We can money for Christmas, she said as al t,, she put the stitches in the red nose. For ant-iom y muie stuck lilac branches in the top of the reindeer evj!l. She then tieo the beast to a wreath of gadaun and weeds and held it up for my com meal "Isn t $30 a iutie much for a stuffed pair of panty hose,? Its rut Ibe some outdoorsman is going to buy it to put on the den wall next to his trophy elk head Maybe $5 would be better. As spoke, (new Did msulted her most recent masterpiece. Wren the day of the Christmas fair arrived, felt k'.nd of sorry tor her. knew she would be competing with some ot the best craftsmen in the valley. Her doleful deor would be up against Santas carved from coal; bronzed hockey pucks; toothpick igloos; and maybe e ven bootleg copies of It's A Wonderful one-side- I I Life." She came home later that day beaming. sold the reindeer and got three more orders, she said with collar S' gas in her eyes. She went right to work cm n v orders, and the stuffing and poking began all ov mam Her eyes were transfixed on her work as she ,v ns uelving into the soul of Wild Kingdom." L or several days the project continued until si e stopDed with a sigh. had been silent through most of it, knowing that had probably said too much in the early stages of hpr work After making the deliveries to those who had placed orders, she had one head left. Here, she said. "This ones for you. Merry Christmas. She held out the ugly, contorted facsimile in needle marked fingers, and reached for it, thinking maybe it was boobytrapped. As touched the wreath, it became the most beautiful thing anyone had ever given to me. love that ug'y reindeer, and love my wife too. But St?,! think that it looks like a moose, or maybe a heifer, or maybe Spiro Agnew, or maybe Arthur Godfrey, or maybe an aardvark, or maybe... I agreement with Baumans writings. The trend is I apparent. In referring to BLM wilderness managrhent policy, Bauor fails man down-play- s entirely to discuss the word should that is used in connection with activities he claims will be allowed to continue in designated wilderness. For example, grazing should be allowed to continue. The word should permits a vast range of subtle discrimination and manipulation bv land managers and a vast I I I I d v I I even-hande- d not alone, however, in believing that Baumans views are wilderness zealotry. Mr. William Howell, Wilderness Issues Disservice Study, challenges Baumans writings. Mr. Clyde Thompson, A Conflict With Wilds Ideology, does not agree with Baumans ritings. Michie Kriph, Need New Writer for Wilderness, challenges Baumans one sided ideology. Mr. Gordon Parker, Tell The Whole Truth About Wilderness, questions Baumans bias. My letter titled, Wilds Policy Have Catch to Them, claimed that Bauman glossed over the serious consequences of designated wilMr Calvin Black, derness. Powell Land Swap Would Benefit Utah, expresses dis- I I not intend to engage in a battle of the written word with Bauman on his own turf. perhaps was one of those large zucchi-w- s m perhaps a tinless sturgeon. io'.v cD Vo me mv reindeer?" she asked with en tne project was finished. By ii' A added a red ball to the moose hmrnr end, ew shy giving it the profile of such a hob: iv awmai it? ah " mpy," said, knowing that an adjective , or even i.ivj 'i.i.-- rest rcairirkable," rneo Vvii.iobivt been Dettter, at least if wanted to nvm.rn.n e,ny domestic tranquility. She was thw:- - do I range of hollow promises column. about future interpretations by federal land managers and environmental writers. If Editors should were to be deleted and shall inserted, expressing determination, command or the power of deliberate action then the future effect of congressional designation could be more easily measured. Bauman suggested that if an overzealous land manager or wilderness zealot should try to restrict a grazer unduly, the grazer can win in court. Can he? Garfield County has the right to upgrade and pave its Burr Trail highway. Despite this right, the county has been dragged before two federal courts and the Interior Board of Land Appeals with legal challenges by wilderness advocates. Garfield Countys court costs are approaching $1 million. They have lost two years in the fight. After conducting at least two comprehensive studies of the upgrades potential environmental impacts, they are now required by IBLA to conduct yet another study. All this because the road passed between two wilderness learned that her name never appeared on our callmail list and as a result, she was, in fact, never even though she was a in Green River. Right beginning, it was our to give every candidate thesameopportunity.Weinno way intended to show any favoritism toward any candidate or political group. Because of an oversight on our part, Ms. Scott was not given contacted candidate from the intention that opportunity. We regret our error and hereby make public apology to her. Following is the letter Ms. Scott sent to the paper. Candidates displeasure the editor This letter is to inform you absolute displeasure of recent discriminatory practices by your newspaper, whether intentional or unintentional. Your issue of Emery County Progress which hit the stands on Oct 31, 1989, contained articles on some of the people of my who are seeking political This particular paper contained articles on five of the seven people in Green River who are seeking office on offices. the Green River City Council. The particular party for which I am a candidate, has been doing all of its advertising, etc, in unity. So, it' was to my surprise to see articles on congressional wilderness two of the people and nothing on the other two. I then asked designation. In all his Duane Riches how he came to facingthe morning sun and shouting, I write submit the article on himself. the truth, I would ask that He said from the questionBauman write and tell us naire sent out from the paper. one? He said he Didnt I land-us- e stalwarts exactly assumed get had gotten what should means. Would one as he everyone knew Tim Anderson he also tell us where the indihad gotten one. vidual or the rural county or I, however, was not afforded the small lumber or natural the of receiving resource business is going to one opportunity of these questionnaires. get the wherewithal to stand Therefore, I did not respond n up against the and did not have an article in dollar Sierra Club, National your paper, making it appear Parks Conservation Assoca-tio- n to the average onlooker as if I or Wilderness Society, were indifferent about the among others, and their batal- - election and seeking the role lions of carnivorous attoras city councilperson. I dont know if you were neys? The Deseret News and the posture it has taken on assisting the people of Green wilderness issues would not River with their process of eliprint this letter in its forum mination prior to elections or hreast-beatingwhi- f someones part. Regardless of the reason, I believe that your owes me a public apololetter paper an explanation to the and gy Prog- note: The following came to the Emery County ress office on Tuesday, Nov. 7. By way of explanation, we decided that we would allow each candidate in this years municipal elections to respond to a profile form prepared by our staff and then put that information into an article to be published prior to the election on Nov. 7. There were over 60 candidates running in the various communities throughout Emery County. Many we reached by phone and many were contacted by mail. From our checklist, we believed all candidates were notified. We received response from about 40 of the candidates, and political profiles for each were published. In researching Ms. Scotts complaint, we To areas. The road is not even inside a wilderness! Bauman cannot tell me that, a grazer could survive this kind of harassment and legalistic intimidation. Nor could any other citizen who had some supposedly protected, prior existing right in a wilderness area. The Burr Trail road has become the wilderness advocates dirty little war that shows their true color and the true impact and purpose of congressionally designated wilderness. The purpose of wilderness is to stifle multiple use activities that put land to beneficial use. The spirit and intent of Baumans writing is to mi nim-iz- e any reference to this and other serious consequences of if this was indeed an error on Paul Young Helper le multi-millio- ar voters of Green River as to why there was no campaign coverage on myself (of course, this will be after elections are over). I must commend your paper for its effort in conveying information on candidates to the public, but when attempting to do such a thing most certainly see that each and every one of those candidates receives the same treatment. I anxiously await your response. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Judy Ann Scott Green River Forgotten patients To the editor: We could use any help you can give us in helping to spon-so- r our patients for Christmas. Christmas is a time to be joyful and a time to be with family and loved ones, but for the patients at the Utah State Hospital without families, Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year. Each year the hospital has 180 patients, ranging from 6 to 90, who would have no Christmas without the help of the community. The Forgotten Patients Christmas Program has been designed to help provide Christmas for these patients. The success of the project depends totally on community volunteers. Volunteers can help in a variety of .ways. Many families take an individual patient name and provide Christmas for that person. A list of gift suggestions is supplied with a little information about the patient they are sponsoring. Cash donations are also welcome for those who would prefer to have hospital volunteers do the shopping. Individual items, such as mens underclothing, socks, grooming items (combs, cologetc.) ne, deodorant, make-up- , are needed. Candy is also a welcomed gift. The Forgotten Patients Program is quite often the only touch of the holiday spirit the patients will experience. We hope that your assistance in this program will help you to experience the spirit of giving this holiday season. For further information, call Janina Chilton or Shawna Peterson at the Utah State Hospital at Janina Chilton director of public relations Utah State Hospital 373-440- 0. bulletin board Hoop tickets d for the basketball game to be played in the Marriott Center at BYU on Nov. 22 are on sale at Emery High School. Tickets are available at the office or from coach Todd Jeffs, and the cost is $4 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets are general admission. Tickets Emery-Richfiel- Yearbook supplements are in Anyone who purchased a 1989 Emery High yearbook may pick up the supplement at the high school from advisor Larry Davis. There is no cost. every two weeks on miners payday. Carnes will start at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be sold during the evening. Mr. Earl Sampier, is chairman of the committee. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds from the games go toward the building fund for 653-235- 1, the new Mission Church Commodities expansion. Commodities will be distributed to persons in all groups who fit the income guidelines on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the regular distribution locations. Green River distribution will be on Friday, Nov. 24, at the Senior Citizens Center. Spartan jackets The ECUS Booster Club is selling black satin Emery Spartan jackets for $27 each. All sizes from small to XXL are available. To order call Shirley Baltzer at 748-249- 2 or 2 after 6 Marge Ball at be must Orders placed by p.m. Nov. 15 if you want the jacket for Christmas 748-517- Mission fun night Mission San Rafael Special Activities Committee announces the beginning of fun and games the 1989-9- 0 will be held which nights ety is looking for organized and enthusiastic individuals to work on a volunteer board and implement a community based program. If interested or for more information call Eric Olson at American Cancer Society The American Cancer Soci Feed program ASC Committee announces the Emergency Feed Program sign-up- s end Dec. 29, 1989. If you are eligible for assistance you need to file an application now. Please make an appointment at the ASCS office in They will conduct the regular duties of their offices such as recording of titles, property Land-user- s descriptions, payment of taxmeeting The Western Association of es, etc. If you have any probLand-user- s will hold their lems or questions please stop monthly meeting Nov. 15 at 7 in. They will be in Green River p.m. in the Castle Dale one day each month, more if needed. courthouse. Castle Dale, 381-230- 0. Benefit dance Square dancing For those interested in reviving square dancing there will be a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. at Cottonwood Elementary School. A benefit dance with music by the Oak Creek Band will be held at the Cleveland Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 18. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are by donation for the benefit of Clark and Talma Attention Green River Atwood. Emery County Recorder Ina Lee Magnuson and Emery County Treasurer Elaine P. Wilson will be in Green River on Nov. 16, 1989, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Emery County Sheriffs Office, 48 Farrer Street. Baked goods and pop will be available during the dance. Everyone is invited to bring the whole family and have a good time. 1 in m mi il Winter Wonderland,, will be held Nov. 24 at 8:30 p.m., with the floor show at 10. The ball will be held at the Castle Dale Stake House with music by Sage, and Sunday best dress should be worn. Price is $5 a couple or $2.50 per person, with and older welcome to attend. Gold and Green Ball The Gold and Green Ball, Extension Service demonstrations The USU Extension Service will again sponsor guest demonstrators to give presen-- , tations on the following Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Conference Room at the. courthouse. The public is invited to attend: Nov. 15 piemaking for the Grace Wickman; the art of making candy canes, Annette and Marlene Wells; Dec. 6 holidays, Nov. 29 beau-(Continu- on Page 5 A) ed |