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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday February 7A 3,2004 Commentary Fred Lampropoulos Visits Emery County By COREY BLUEMEL Staff Writer Fred Lampropoulos talks with Emery County Republicans about that could help the State of Utah. is-su- es ! s 'hit. ' - Emery County Republicans come together to meet and speak with gubernatorial candidate Fred Lampropoulos. On Jan. 22, Fred Lampropoulos met with county Republicans at a luncheon meeting at Critter County Fixins to discuss his run for the governors office. He had formally announced his intentions to run on Jan. 21, and then began an introductory swing through Eastern Utah to meet fellow Republicans. At this luncheon meeting, Lampropoulos was between stops in Vernal, Price and Moab. He opened the meeting with a bit of his personal history. While in high school at Granite High, he participated in the football program. Next, he enlisted in the military in the midst of the Vietnam conflict. He was made a second lieutenant and became a parachutist. After the military experience, he married Marie Anderson. Together they ha five children and now they have eight grandchildren. In the beginning of his professional career, Lampropoulos was a stock broker. He later went into the real estate development business and was instrumental in the development of the Union Park Center. When that venture became successhewas asked to help with Utah Medical in Lehi. This company was in financial trouble and his job wras to turn that around. Despite having virtually no medical instrument knowledge, he turned the company into a successful, profitable company. Lampropoulos said, I did that on my own, with no government aid, so I know it can be done for other businesses. What this state needs is simple ideas to create jobs. Jobs created by the private sector, not state government. We need a governor with vision to bring jobs without spending any government money. We also need to train our children for the jobs that are available. We need to utilize the five applied technology colleges in the state. We ful, LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I read a letter in your latest edition from a lady who was tired of people attacking gun control advocates. Her letter exposes how ignorant and misled people who support gun control 1 groups are. All people should understand that the reason we have the Second Amendment has nothing to do with hunting or shooting sports. It has everything to do with protection our freedom and self defense. The reason we the people have the right to keep and bear arms is to protect our freedom in case the government becomes too oppressive or out of control. Then it is up to the people to change it if not by vote, by force. It is my opinion that every law abiding citizen has not only the right, but an obligation to own a firearm.' They should also be properly educated in its use and all safety rules. That brings me to personal protection. If someone breaks into your home and threatens the safety of your spouse or children, you have the right to defend your family and property. It is difficult to do that with a telephone. The letter also mentioned the Brady Bill and the assault weapons ban, both of which were signed by William Jefferson Clinton. I dont have the space available in this letter to go into what a sham the Brady Bill is. Suffice it to say it has done little if anything to prevent crime or save lives, but it has wasted loads of taxpayer dollars. I can however, explain the lies and deception of the assault weapons ban in a few sentences. According to the FBI statistics be- fore the assault weapons ban, the kinds of weapons targeted by the ban were used in less than .02 percent of all violent crimes. That is right .02 percent. The people who pushed this ban were not concerned in the least about saving fives or preventing crime. They wanted to get guns, any kind of guns, out of the hands of the common citizens. And if given the opportunity, these same people would outlaw and take all guns away from common citizens. It is up to us, all citizens, to understand fully the rights afforded to us by the Constitution and the reasons behind them. If we fail in our obligation to do these things, then we will lose the rights we cherish. I would hope before anyone supports any kind of gun legislation, they would first read the writings of Alexander Hamilton on the Second Amendment. Then study the gun control people and you will certainly understand their true agenda: banning all guns. Patrick N. Sundstrom Emery need to move Utah forward. We need jobs that have not been created by the government. The state government is growing at an annual rate of 6.2 percent. If we can stop the growth, and continue operating on the present levels, this could mean a reduction in the size of government instead of an increase. We need to maintain the present size of government and become more productive and creative to make jobs. In 1987, after Utah Medical turned around, Lampropoulos started his own company. Last year, that company was named the 43rd best small company in America. This new facility in South Jordan has created 500 jobs without using any government money. Ive created jobs in the private sector without any help from the government, I can help this state to help itself. said Lampropoulos. Letters to the editor should focus on public issues rather than private personalities or entities. All submissions must be verified prior to publication. The Emery County Progress reserves the right to edit letters not only to satisfy space constraints, but pptentiaUiabifityconcerns ; Donscsccssca iyesgciobs ns SYnr:2:ss cj ro. v-mo- is Overall Gross: When was the last time you checked out a book from your local library and read it, from front to back? When was the last time you rented a movie and watched if from start to finish? Reading has become a lost art. Nobody reads any more. Well, very few people read. Moms read to their kids, and then their kids read to them, until about the age of 8. Then like they stop. Young adults dont read, unless they have to, for a reading assignment for school, and then it is Adults dont read because they dont have time. Did you know that: 85 percent of juvenile offenders are illiterate? 75 percent of the unemployed do not have the basic reading skills necessary for high tech jobs? 40 percent of Americans say that they have never read a book? The number of functionally illiterate adults corresponds to the number of people living in poverty (roughly 33 million)? What has happened to us? TV computers and video games happened. All those things are.great, but they dont take the place of a good book. Try it out, you might even like it. Check our your local library. Patrick Hansen-25- 0 Overall Net: Dustin Hinkins-27- 1 First Place-A-- group: . and Dustin Hinkins-23- 7 Randy Place-B-First group: Sitterud-240 and Clint Conover-22- 8 Carl Overall Mens Gross, week two: Josh Behling-49Patrick Hansen-49Johnny Boylen-49Conlee Luke-48Randy ONeil-48Overall Womens Gross, week two: Lori ONeil-44Shelley Smith-21There is still room for any archers who wish to join. A different format is shot each week. For more information, . Brook at 384-23Eric at contact Randy at or Carl at C reluc-tantl- v. No Cost or Low Cost 381-253- Screening To schedule your womens cancer screening appointment call the South- eastern Utah District Health Departments Castle Dale at rhese exams may be free for women The screening clinic will iges je held Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. ind the health department, 25 West Main in Castle Dale. 381-225- 50-6- Em- ery Animal Health, 470 West Highway Rea29, Castle Dale, phone sonable prices, extra charges for animals in heat, pregnant, retained testicles or dogs over 80 pounds. Call for appointment. For more informaion, Breast and Cervical Cancer ' Participating veterinarian: 1. or visit call 2. 9. www.utahpets.org. Emery County Fair Entries 4. Begin thinking about entries for the Emery County Fair exhibits. Now is the time to start. For information , contact the ExtenUtah Valley Cancer Center Bernice Payne at 1 or Kathy JusUtah Valley Cancer Center, located sion Office at CenMedical This tice at at Utah Valley Regional years theme is We e number. encourage evter has a new phone Building Bridges. an entry. to submit and in to eryone join Anyone can call The this informaawarded will be Prizes year. schedule an appointment, get to remema will become exhibits cancer local thing groups support tion about or to find out more about IHC cancer ber. There are many talented people in services and physicians. Hours are 8 this county and the exhibits in last year were among the best in the state. Help keep the number of exhibits growing Capitol Reef Artifacts The BYU Museum of Peoples and and improving. Emery County Fair Cultures wifi host a one day, free pube Pectol-Leartifacts on the lic seminar Honorees from the Capitol Reef area on Feb. 7 This year the fair would like to celfrom 9 a.m.-- 5 p.m, 700 North 100 East, ebrate youth. We will honor all youth women that Provo. by honoring those men and in a influence Pet have had exceptional Emery County a be This fife. may or child youths Super Fix It could or fireman policeman. Need to get your pet fixed? Emery teacher, leader or scout leader. o week only. Feb. be a coach, a County Super -- 653-221- 381-238- 687-240- 3. toll-fre- a.m.-5p.- 4-- H Fix-tw- 2, D ONeil-24- 2 1; 2; 9; 5. 7; 2. 4; 384-231- 384-339- 3, 96 9, 653-241- 7. Anyone that puts forth the extra effort to help those they teach. If anyone fits into that category, tell us so that everyone can be considered. Submit your entry to: Emery County Fair, P.O.Box 1160, Huntington, UT 84528. Your entries will be kept confidential. This year, the theme for the fair is Building Bridges. Nominations must be received by March 1. Huntington Elementary Valentine Carnival Huntington Elementary PTA Valentine Carnival will be held on Feb. 13 from p.m. at the Huntington Elementary Gym. Games, food and fun. RJ the Clown, cake walk, fortune teller, football toss, coin toss, golf, and many more games. Everyone welcome. Bake Sale and Craft Sale. 30 Huntington Dog Licensesli- - The Huntington City 2004 dog censes are now due. Proof of current rabies vaccination must be presented before license can be issued. Deadline for dog licenses is March 1. Dog licenses may be purchased at the Huntington City Hall or at the rabies clinic which will be held at the Huntington City Fire Station on: Jan. 24, 9 Dr. Brent Griggs; Feb. 28, 9 Dr. Glen Jensen. a.m.-noo- n, a.m.-noo- n, Snowmobile Safety Utah law states that children ages 8 must be certified to operate a snowmobile on public lands. Register for Utahs snowmobile class at the Emery County Recreatoin Office, 75 to 15 South 400 East, Castle Dale. Class will be Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the County Building, 75 East Main, Castle Dale. Please register early. For more information, 3 or contact Mark Williams at at Emery County Recreation 381-249- 381-210- 8. Castle Dale Dog Licenses All dogs in Castle Dale must be licensed. Dogs must be licensed by Feb. 29, after March 1 a late fee will be charged. RSVP Senior Fair RSVP will be sponsoring a senior affairs fair on Feb. 19 from 5 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael. There will be many workshops offered covering a wide variety of topics of concerning senior fife. Food Handlers Classes There will be two food handlers classes for all persons working in food handling establishments. The classes will be taught in Castle Dale on Feb. 5 al 4 and 7 p.m. For more information about the class, call Terri Bennett at in Castle Dale or 1 in Price. Bjork at 381-225- 2 Dr. Claron 637-367- Orangeville Dog Licenses Orangeville animal licenses for are due by Feb. 28. Rabies clinic 2004 at Orangeville Fire Station on Feb. 21 Licenses will be from 9 a.m.-noo- n. available at the clinics. Eyeglasses for Lions Club The Huntington Lions Club is gathering used eyeglasses to be distributed to needy people in Third World cotin-trieThere is a special need for childrens glasses. For more information, contact Judy Lang at s. 687-534- 9. Girl Scout Leaders Needed It turns out that there are no active troops in parts of Emery County, the Green River troop the only one. If you are willing to lead a troop Emery County contact Nina Green at Camp Dale DUP Camp Dale DUP will hold their Valentine meeting at 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the senior citizens center in Castle Dale. Families Connected Families Connected is having a legislative training meeting on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Castle Dale Elementary, presented by Pat Baker from Allies with Families in Salt Lake. The meeting is for anyone interested in gaining tools to help them advocate for their familys needs in the years to come. For more information, RSVP to Gretsel at Free child care and 749-194- 9. U - A M A A A - f . i |