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Show 4A Emery County Progress Tuesday, November 5, 1991 PERSPECTIVE Seeks PILT increase WASHINGTON, D.C. The Senate Energy Committee today approved legislation endorsed by Senaa tor Jake Garn member of the committee,, which would more than double federal payments to western counties with large portions of federally controlled lands. Gams bill, an amendment to the 1976 Payment in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT) calls for funding of the PILT program to be increased from its current $105 million level to $220 million. The PILT program was authorized by Congress in 1976 to compensate western fedcounties for (R-Uta- non-taxab- le eral lands within their boundaries. Unfortunately, the annual funding level never has been adjusted for inflation and has remained at $105 million since 1976. The money now received by these counties is equal to half of what it was when the program began. Obviously, the counties expenses have risen dramatically in the last 15 years. Raising the PILT allotment to $220 million merely brings the counties share up to what it should have been all along, Garn said. Additionally, the energy committee members accepted Garns language to protect counties from losing PILT payments that are given up when state land is exchanged for federal land. He said Utah has been losing approximately $250,000 every year because newly acquired federal lands cannot be considered for PILT compensation. This provision will halt the erosion of revenues due to routine land exchanges, Garn explained. The energy committee also authorized $1.5 million for the Bureau of Land Mangement (BLM) to study the causes and extent of salt erosion at the -- funding for the study was approved earlier this week in the FY1992 Interior Appropriations Bill. Gam said that the study will hopefully offer some long-tersolutions to the and excitement that comes from watching your dog work the brush and finally flushing or pointing that first ringneck of the day. Most people dont know that a bill called H.R.318 is before the House of Agriculture Committee and has already received 26 cosponsors. H.R.318 is a bill banning the use of all hunting dogs. Over the last few years the animal rights groups have targeted mainly the hounds-ma- n and their hounds, but now they are taking it further and trying to stop all breeds of dogs that hunt, no matter Bulletin board policy The Emery County Progress welcomes your bulletin board items for publication. We will publish the item for three consecutive weeks. All entries must be of a nonprofit, charitable or community service nature. Please mail copy to the Progress at P.O. Box 589, Castle Dale, Utah 84513; or phone it in at Deadline is noon each Friday. people know called Carbon-Emer- y Hound- defending and fighting to save the rights of all hunters and hunting dogs. The C.E.H.A. has been in contact with local politicians and politicians that represent the Utah sportsman, the United Houndsman Association, Congressional Sportsman Caucus and the Wildlife Legislative Fund of America. We have to remember that together we stand divided we all lose. Come help us fight for your rights and your dogs rights. For more information contact Roger Cyfers at Ed Hickman at 637-302- 2, 637-885- at or Scott Gressmen 6 472-334- 8. Speaking with different school board members we understand the school board made the recommendation because it feels that athletics is overemphasized, costly and time consuming. In our society, sports in general seem to receive notoriety. Football and boys basketball receive far more attention than other sports, not because of the students or coaches involved, because the public chooses to attend in large numbers. That should not demean the efforts of students who participate in these or other activities. Attendance at the successful girls volleyball and basketball programs seems to be on the upswing. Wrestling attendance has been good at past times but track, cross country, baseball and softball have not been spectator sports here at Emery or most other schools. Boys basketball has been targeted because of the increase of games. We question whether the teams are indeed playing more games. not to mention the convenience! We hear a lot about how Mr. Another bill, sponsored by sman Association who is now mem- Month and our Halloween party. Our sincere thanks also goes to the Emery County commissioners and the county road department for putting the washed-ou- t bridge located on 400 West in Ferron on its priorty list to be replaced. Having the bridge completed has really helped our students in getting to school on time; Senator Orrin Hatch and cosponsored by Senator Garn, which would allow lands around the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City to be converted to a golf training facility was approved by the committee. The land may be used hunters and houndsman ation. Many receive scholarships to help pay for their schooling. Also, student unity and pride are bolstered by a good athletic program. Poster Contest, Literacy lands currently under the supervision of the BLM near Fish Lake National Forest will be transferred to the Forest Service. Administrators at both agencies agree that the lands, due to their location, can more efficiently be maintained by the Forest Service. There is a newly formed association consisting of local about our . to have a successful program. Athletics do have an important place in our school. It is a proven fact that students that' participate in a sports prog- ram develop many good characteristics such as hard work, determination, dedication and more. All will help them in the job market in life after gradu- bership drive, Red Ribbon poses. However, approximat-le- y 13 years ago transmitters were constructed on Kaysville Peak for use by Davis County School District buses. The Senate committee granted an exception to the city, and the relay station may be used for daily school bus operations. Also at Garns request, what they hunt. . like to publicly thank several people that have supported us. You, the staff of the Progress, have certainly given us the coverage that has spotlighted many of our activities to date. Thanks for letting the land patent, the mountain was to be used only for watershed protection pur- Musical try outs correction of dates Singing In The Rain try outs will be held at Emery High Nov. 5 and 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Practice scripts will be available after Oct. 24 at Village Inn Motel, Castle Dale; Village Inn Motel, Hunting-ton- ; JoAnn Arnold, Orangevilthe Ferron Library. and le; 1. Open house The Emery County Farmers Union Telephone Association cordially invites you to attend an open house in honor of Keith Ware on the occasion of his retirement. Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emery County Telephone Office, 150 South Main Street, Orangeville. the editor: On behalf of the San Rafael Junior High PTSA, I would To problem. As everyone knows, Bonneville is the place where the world land speed record was set and where every year race car drivers are out on the salt flats trying to break the existing record. The salt flats truly are a natural phenomenon that should be protected, he said. Also included in the bill, the city of Kaysville was granted permission to continue using a communication relay station on top of Kaysville Peak. Under the terms of a 1926 for 70 years.; The committee report will now go to the full Senate for final approval. says thanks Emery Jones of the Four Corners Mental Health renders service to the residents of our county. Well, heres another story for you. Mr. Jones was instrumental in making our Red Ribbon Week a total success at SRJH and donated the cash prizes given to our students on the poster contest. The Halloween party was also a success. There was a dance supervised by the PTSA with dance contests that held everyones attention. You should have seen our students compete in The Twist and The Limbo. Special thanks In 1967 the boys basketball program played 25 games. In go to Stacy Jewkes, Kollette 25 games. 1968 Huntington and Becky Larsen The they played team that Emery Spartan for being our judges, to Pay3A the won State Tournament less, City Market and Smiths in 1989 played 24 games. The for donating the pop, Video varsity Basketball team Spectrum for donating the boys is playing about the same movie, Tim Farr for the music, of games as it did .number Judy Stilson and Michelle 20-2- 5 ago. It is not accuChristensen as parent rate toyears count the sophomore volunteers. as extra games because Last of all, thanks to Mr. games are generally played on J. J. Grant, Jackie Zwalen, the they same the day and place as faculty, student body, custoboth junior varsity and varsidians, lunch room workers, for Girls ty. sport activities are their support and encouragement. We appreciate all of you naturally more in number now because they did not exist so much and feel it a privilege until recently. It is interesting to work with you. to note that the athletic assoSincerely, ciation sets the number of a school can play in games Frances Leonhardt . their season not the school. If PTSA president a region tourney or round robin is played the number of games is decreased. activities There are many other activSupport ities at school that students To the editor: participate in, and they need We are dismayed at the recognition and support. Elirecent Emery County School minating athletic activities Board recommendation to the would not increase their recUtah High School Activities ognition. It is not the answer. Our children participate in Association to limit the number of athletic contests to reg-,io-n band, chorus, drama, forensics, rodeo, FFA, FHA, drill games, thus eliminating matches. team, cheerleading and other matches are important activities. We do need to find a in building a competitive progway to recognize each for their ram. You must be competitive accomplishments. . Pre-seas- pre-seas- on We need to be exploring ways of participation in such things as swimming and soccer not eliminating or curtailing what we presently are doing. Our children go to school for an education first and foremost. We all need to strive for academic success in the classroom. For the board to blame low test scores on athletics is misplaced. Students whe participate in sports must maintain good grades. Practice sessions are not during class time but after school when they do not interfere with school. Students who participate do so at great personal sacrifice. The school board is concerned about low test scores in our district, as they should be. There are many factors that directly affect test scores, but there is an incentive for the students in sports to achieve academically, they must in order to play. Do student athletes have a lower GPA than non athletes? We do not believe so. Travel was a problem 25 years ago and will continue to be a problem to deal with. We live in an isolated area, many miles from other schools. We believe the board can and will wisely handle this situation rather than simple elimination of games. Athletics is one of the few extra curricular activities that generate revenue. This ticket and gate money goes a long way to pay for the expense of athletics. In addition, the Booster Club this year has been able to donate $2,150 so far to help teams with uniforms and travel expense. This effort has decreased the cost of the athletic programs. Emery County with 1.04 per- -' cent of the states population has 6 percent of the states assessed valuation. Money management and decisions will remain difficult, but we believe to curtail a program that helps pay for itself would do little to solve money problems. Overlooked in this discussion has been the value that the, successful sports programs are to our community. Radio broadcasts have enabled many elderly people and others to enjoy school activities. Our communities identify with Emery High School, and we are united in many ways because of its success. Each school board member has his or her own reasons for the recommendation. The above are collected from all. School board, please do not undermine the process that has enabled us to have this success. Please reconsider your recommendation. We agree, citizenship and academics first, extra curricular second. But, we suggest that they are connected and depend on each other, and indeed, compliment and help each other. The Emery County High Ath- letic Booster Club Board, Diane Bott, Kathy Justice, Carol Larsen, Val LeRoy, Har- ry Halton and Teresa Bradley Ferron basketball Ferron Youth Basketball for boys and girls leagues, grades third through ninth, will hold registration Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ferron Elementary School. Cost, including jersey, is $25. A fundamentals clinic will also be held at a cost of $15. For more information call Kent Wadley, Doug Jensen or Janene Parrish. CVJH conference to 10 minutes. If additional time is needed it may be scheduled by making an appointment on a later date. If you have questions call Parentteacher conference for Canyon View Junior High will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 7 p.m. This is a good time for parents to meet with the teachers and discuss the progress of your student. CVJH staff and faculty would appreciate 384-233- Commodities Commodities will be distri- buted to persons in all groups who fit the income guidelines on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the regular distribution locations. at the conference. Green River residents should check at the Senior Citizens Center for information. SRJH conference San Rafael Junior High has scheduled parentteacher conferences for Friday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m. There will be no school held Nov. 8. All teachers will be available to meet with parents. In order for each teacher to meet with all parents you are asked to please limit your conferences For more information call Syl4 or via Nelson at Dixie Swasey at 687-918- 381-518- and encourage your attendance 5. and sponsored by Emery County Historical Society and Utah Humanities Council. Lecture on ' Southeastern Utah A lecture on Navajo Sacred Geography of Southeastern Utah will be held Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Emery County Courthouses in Castle Dale. The lecture and slides will be presented by Bob McPherson 4. Annual ball The annual Gold and Green Ball, traditionally held at Thanksgiving time, will be held earlier this year. The dance will be held at the Castle Dale Stake Center Friday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 until midnight. The theme is From a Distance, and the dress is Sunday best. Tickets will be sold at the dodr for $5 a couple or $3 per person. Poetry contest grand prize is World of Poet offered in being A $1,000 ill r ifhi iVL t j j I j Plea for help To the editor: I know you will be surprised to receive a letter coming from far away on this isolated island of unfortunate human beings. But, praying for your kindness and understanding, I took the courage to write to request you to please print in your newspaper an article about my desperate plea for help. I am a leper patient in this colony with two malnourished children and my husband is an invalid caused by this curel leprosy. Sad more to say, my sister with her three young children is living with us because her husband died in an accident, leaving his family in extreme poverty and sym- pathy. My sister can hardly earn a living as she has still a little child to care for. Besides our house made of light mater- - J j j ! j j J j j J ialsisinneedofrepairandwe dont have anything to buy this material thing. Their poor family adds more burdens and miseries in our lives since we ourselves could hardly bear the sufferings as being lepers. It breaks my heart to see the children cry because they are hungry. Their few old clothes are worn out already. I cannot provide for my children anymore because my 1 sickness "has deformed me severely and t am already bedridden. What keeps us alive is only the food ration our government gives for patients like me, but this food is hardly enough for us. If you will be so kind to publish our helplessness and call for help I just hope to find someone who may want to share with us some of his or her graces and send us some foods and old clothes he or she doesnt like to wear anymore and I promise to be be very grateful. I know this is a shameful thing to ask but our young children are sickly and starving so I have got to try to find help somehow. I am begging you with all my heart. May God bless you all. Hoping to hear from you soon. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Mrs. Lilia Terues 041 San Jose St. Culion Leper Colony 5315 Culion, Palawan Philippines rys Free Poetry Contest, open, to everyone. There are 200 prizes in all, totaling over $15,000. The deadline for entry is Nov. 15. Winners will be notified by Jan. 31, 1992. Send one poem (21 lines or less) to: Free Poetry Contest, Dept. PR, 701 Dixieanne, Sacramento, Calif. 95815. USRS representative The field representative for the Utah State Retirement Systems Bonnie Sweat will be in Price at the county office on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and in Hunting-ton- , at the school District office on Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. You may stop by at your convenience or make an appointment by callThe represen- ing (Continued on Pago 3AJ I jft j I board Bulletin 381-243- PTSA m Opposed to bill Saturday morning was the opener for the Utah pheasant hunt, as most everyone knows, and those of us that own a well tuned, well trained bird dog know the anticipation forum Bonneville Salt Flats. Actual 1 |