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Show Progress Tuesday, November 17, 1992 4A Emery County PERSPECTIVE Believing kids forum By Lily Eskelsen UEA president Response to letters work or late work or incomplete work. After 8 or 12 or 15 years of judging adult intelligence from I Love Lucy reruns, they believe with all their hearts that you will fall for it. me a while, but Ive slowly come to accept the fact that my boys consider my basic intellect to be roughly in line with members of the Fruit Its taken and Vegetable Group. Ive never talked down to my kids, but recently Ive found that they have been systematically talking down to me for And maybe if I hadnt had my own students tell their parents similar things about me, Id wonder about the teachers. My common sense tells me that by far, most teachers will insist on neat, quality work. Theyll penalize for missing a deadline. Theyll not accept work half finished or guessed at. I love and respect my dear boys, but I also know that theyre going to try to get away with as little school effort as possible. When I assume that teachers are responsible, giving reasonable assignments, I am rarely disappointed. My children, on the other hand, are often disappointed to discover that Mom and Dad will call and check out improbable classroom tales, proving, until the next attempt that we may actually have a combined I.Q. years. want to believe my kids. I want to trust them. But then they say things like, My teacher says she doesnt care if its spelled right. Or We dont have to get the right answers. We just have to have something on our papers when its time to exchange and I correct. During these conversations tend to bite my lip and take deep breaths, counting to ten behind clenched teeth. I wonder to myself, do I have STUI PID written across my forehead? Do they really think Im buying this? My kids should know better. My kids mother is a teacher. And yet, virtually every child believes he will convince his parents that teachers are more than satisfied with poor higher than broccoli. joins program By weighing calves at 205 days of age and again at a year has recently been enrolled in . of age, breeders not only identhe Angus Herd Improvement ' tify the cattle- that grow the Records program of the fastest and most efficiently, American Angus Association, they also identify cows that regularly produce above averreports Richard L. Dick vice presiage calves, and bulls that sire Spader, executive national breed dent of the outstanding calves. The American Angus AssoSt. in registry organization in 1957 was the first ciation Mo. Joseph, breed beef Herd organization to Angus Improvement offer its members a production Records (AHIR) is a comrecords program. Since that prehensive evaluation program used by registered Angus date the AHIR program has breeders to help them keep grown to the point that breedrecords of reproduction, and ers report over 300,000 birth, weaning and yearling weights growth rate on individual animals. Each year hundreds of each year. This mountain of Angus breeders use AHIR information is processed by the associations modem comrecords to produce more proMonroe Magnuson of Chi West Cattle Co., Castle Dale, . - puterized data processing livestock. SRJH the editor: I am writing this letter in response to several letters appearing in the forum section of the Emery County To Progress, Oct. 27, 1992. It is the policy ofthe Emery County Progress to ensure that No potentially liableous materials will be permitted. Yet Mr. Fauvers letter which was full of inaccuracies if not out and out lies was permitted. I feel that the Progress failed in its responsibility. As for Mr. Funks letter, to identify himself as Emery Countys clerk and then to proceed with such an unprofessional, slanderous, ludicrous letter was an embarrassment to the people of Emery County who expect more from their elected officials. To comment on one other letter, that of Montell Seelys, it seemed full of double standards. Its alright for LeAnne to publicly express her choice for county attorney (freedom of speech) but if her friend relates this public expression she immediately becomes a pseudo-frienIts not very bad to bet a few dollars on the d. Peach Days horse races (which in actuality is illegal) Local rancher fitable, efficient Angus Thanks to systems. but its a rotten stink to allow parimutuel betting in Utah (which in actuality is merely an opinion). In summary, I do not feel that Patricia Geaiy deserved to have her lawn signs taken from private property (I even had my replacements taken). Patricia Geary did not deserve the unprofessional dirty tactics of her fellow elected officials. Patricia Geary deserved at least a thank you and a hand shake for the countless hours she has spent defending Emery County. I am not writing this letter because I believe that if the Good Old Boys had not resorted to such dirty tactics the election would have I turned out differently have no way of knowing that. I am writing this letter because I believe that any time we allow mans inhumanity to man to go unchallenged, it diminishes each of us. Brigid Wickersham the excellent Veterans Day program that has been held at your school for the past 16 years. I appreciate the recognition that has been given to the veterans and the auxiliary ladies have attended those programs. It is heartwarming to know that the students at your school are being taught patriotism through these programs. I believe that the strength of this nation in the years ahead will depend on your patriotism and mine. I am pleased that your school holds these programs each year and I would urge other schools in this area to do the same. Thank you. Dixie Swasey American Legion Auxiliary Dist. 5 president Wilderness rebuttal the editor: Recently you published an article by Spencer Hovekamp titled The nature of wilderness. As I read Hovekamps article it apparently carried the undertowing message that maybe Hovenkamp is a member of the The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance or the Sierra Club. If not, then he apparently is a student of theirs that believes all the camouflaged rhetoric these rascal wilderness groups put To out. ' , Hovekamp apparently does not or has not read the Federal Land Management Policy Act. He should, or he should not submit letters to the editor that come across so obvious without fact or basis. Hovekamps article states that these lands belong to the national public, and this they do. And under the past method of management, the national public has access to these lands. And he has the gall to write and say that under the wilderness concept, it is business as usual. Horse offal! that He writes ness designated areas, and appealed that right of the cattlemen to be allowed to turn his horses lose to graze at nights for feed, and they won. So in all wilderness areas, livestock operators will pack in the feed for their horses. Mining can continue within a wilderness designated area. But then those who have been reading the newspapers know what has happened to Hie mining claim holder in Grand County who used a grader to smooth out those deep chuck holes in the road going into his claims that might have been dug by an Enviro checking out those claims. For with mining, any disturbance of the surface land must first have a plan of operation submitted to the BLM. After this comes the many Enviro appeals and the miner throws up his hands in defeat and releases his claims. Mining within wilderness? Come on Hovekamp. You can fool some ofthe people some of the time, but not all ofthe people all of the time. . To the editor: To the faculty and students of San Rafael Junior High. I commend your school for who wilderness concept it does not stop grazing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking or camping. You know, all those good things these under the self-delegat- suitcase ed saviors of Utah lands like to do. He failed to mention mining and timbering. I wonder why? Does he own an automobile? If yes, where does he suppose the metal to construct said automobile came from? Where does he suppose the gasoline and oil come from? He states it will not affect our coal production or electrical power generation. Hovekamp had better do more research before he makes any more irresponsible statements. The environmental groups shut down the Alton Coal Field which cheated Kane County and the state of Utah tax base and the State School Trust Fund out of over (a conservative estimate) $8 billion. And no the environmental groups did not offer a suggestion as to where this short change deal could be made up. They shut down the proposed coal slurry plant in Warner Valley that would have added several million dollars to the Washington County economic system as well as add additional water down stream in the Virgin River. Hovekamp writes that Utah beckons these forward looking industries with an educated hard working populace that is becoming more important to companies looking for a place to invest. After we encourage all these manufacturing companies of high technology, recreation and education industries to locate here, what source of power does Hovekamp propose we use? The western states power grid is 92 percent of capacity, and Hovekamps cohorts have blocked every generating hydro dam proposed on the Fremont River and the Virgin River. They have blocked the development of the Alton and Kiapairowitz coal fields which was intended to supply fuel for Right now Hovekamps friends and cohorts are doing everything they can dream up to stop the Kaipairowitz Coal Field Project. Where does Hovekamp think these fossil-fire- d steam generating plants get their fuel from? Has he moved his environmental soul so far from the issue that in all juvenile dreaming he thinks that coal fields in Carbon and Emery counties will last forever? Regardless of what Hovekamp and his kind would have steam generating plants. They have blocked the development of the known oil and gas field in Grand County near Dead Horse Point. So tell us Hovekamp where do we get the electrical power to roll these proposed plants. you believe, wilderness designation is a singular use only situation. Grazing will be permitted in a wildemes area. But no vehicles will be allowed. Salt will be carried in by pack animals. And this will also include the feed for the horses; as in most instances, when the grazing permit was applied for, the application was for cows only, and Hovekamps buddies picked up on this in the Montana wilder Good radical environmen- talists are those that are being carried with six men with a group behind, following, singing loud hymnal music for the departed soul. Paul L. Young bulletin board 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. informal work session. Bring handwork and a sack lunch. Plans for a statewide exchange that would include spinners, weavers, knitters and crocheters will be cussed. For information call Cassie Jensen in Elmo or Ber-ni- e Schampel in Price. dis- 381-243- 1. Christmas trees The Price area headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management, 900 North 700 East, will begin selling Christmas tree permits for personal use on Nov. 23. Hours will be from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tree tags will be sold Dec. 4 from 7:45 a.m. until 7 p.m., and on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 per tree, with only one permit allowed per household. No permits will be issued for commercial harvest of Christmas trees. Fiber Club The Fiber Club will meet Chapel, behind the Forest Service in Price. Knitters, and anyone who enjoys working with yam and textiles are invited to join spinners and weavers for an ' iiiiWI Orangeville Junior Jazz will hold their team draft Nov. 28 at Cottonwood Elementary. Boys grades: first and second, 8 to 9 a.m.; third and fourth, 9 to 10 a.m.; fifth and sixth, 10 to 11 a.m.; seventh and eighth, 11 a.m. to noon; and ninth, 4 to 5 p.m. Girls grades: first to fourth, 1 to 2 p.m.; fifth and sixth, 2 to 3 p.m.; and seventh and eighth, 3 to 4 p.m. If you are interested in coaching please be sure to attend this meeting. x. . rs lb. An arts and crafts class will be held at San Rafael Junior High in the art room from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $4 per night or $36 for the 10 classes which will be held Tuesday and Thursdays. Additional costs will be charged for consumables used during class. This is an open lab for adults and high school students, credit can be earned toward graduation. Lab work includes: basic drawing and painting, glass etching, macrame, stain glass, lost wax casting in silver, silk Help Erica A benefit dance will be held Nov. 25 at LaRaes Dance Studio in Huntington to help raise funds to help pay medical Eric-k-a expenses of Anderson who has cancer. A dance contest will be held and prizes awarded. Cost of admittance is $3. Also, raffle tickets are being sold for a number of donated items. Tickets may be purchased at Slender Secrets in Castle Dale and LaRaes in Huntington. screen printing, leather, h candle making, painting and ceramics. air-brus- Scout training Basic training for Cub Emery Claus Project Emery Claus is in the process of gathering new or reconditioned toys as well as cash donations which will aid the needy families in Scout leaders will be held Nov. 21 at the Castle Dale Stake Center beginning at 8 am. Cost is $3. to contribute can call KatherPaula at ine at Book group The Meet the Author Night sponsored by the Book Group will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Museum of the Emery County. Those wishing 687-938- 2, WIC program The WIC (women, infant and children) Supplemental Food Program is available through the Southeastern Utah District Health Depart- Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Price cro-chete- Junior Jazz mas directly from the sponsor. Craft class ment. To obtain eligibility requirements, for other information or to schedule an appointment for eligibility call This is an equal 381-225- 2. opportunity program. H fi. tI- - 653-255384-288- 5, 6, Sandra at Becky at 748-271- 9 or leave a message at Volunteers are 381-516- 9. available to pick up your donations. In addition to donations of food and new toys, individuals, church or civic groups are needed to sponsor families. The families who are sponsored will receive their Christ San RafaeL The discussion on Racing the Sun" will be led by its author Paul Pitts. This book has been available through the local libraries and schools and has been widely read by students and adults. All ages are invited to attend the discussion. direction of Julie Barnett and Sharon B undersoil. Anyone interested in having a stone cleaned should contact one of these ladies. Help available Families in need of assistance for Christmas should fill out an application at the Department of Social Services or Public Health Department by Dec. 4. Christmas distribu- Commodities tion will be on Thursday, Dec. 10, from the old social services office at 43 East 100 South in Castle Dale. Commodities will be distributed to persons in all groups who fit the income guidelines on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the regular distribution locations. Green River residents who meet the guidelines should check at the senior citizens center for distribution date and time. Santa Claus UMWA Local 2176 will host Santa Claus at the union hall in Orangeville on Nov. 21. The union is also conducting a donation drive for Emery Claus. For information on donations call Marty Mowers 1 at or Wes Gray at History book 748-246- 687-986- 4. Dance UMWA Local 2176, ABATE and Jacks Place will sponsor a dance Nov. 21 to raise funds for Emery Claus. The dance will be held at Jacks Place in Ferron. Cemetery cleaning service On Nov. 21 the Castle Dale 3rd Ward Young Women will be doing a service project by cleaning marble and granite stones in approximately the southeast comer of the cemetery. This will be under the . The State Centennial History Book Committee for Emery County will meet on Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in the courthouse, upstairs. If you are interested in helping with the book you are invited to attend. Ferron youth basketball Boys and girls basketball leagues for second through ninth grades will hold registration at Ferron City Hall on Nov. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $13 without a jersey or $23 with a jersey. (Continued on Page 9A) pot tf 4 HI! |