| OCR Text |
Show Letters To The Editor The Old Settler LOOKING FORWARD TO THE COUNTY COMMISSION HEARING NEXT WEEK, WE PRESENT LETTERS THIS WEEK FROM DOTH THE "PRO" AND "CON" VIEWPOINTS ON THE POWER PLANT ISSUE. WE HOPE YOU WILL READ THESE THOUGHTFUL LETTERS AND WILL MAKE IT A PERSONAL POINT TO ATTEND THE MEETING AT 7 P.M. , WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, IN THE COURTROOM OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY pear Miles: L 'in j R. LYMAN December 27, 1971 It is encouraging and refreshing that some interest and dialogue is developing locally concerning the "power plant" issue. I compliment the students, the Thompsons, and the Robsons for having the concern to voice their opinions honestly and publicly. To those who might think air pollution or strip mining ruin tourism, consider the' fact that the most polluted part of Utah (the Wasatch Front) has by far more tourists than all the rest of the State combined, and the Bingham copper mine, (largest strip mine in the world) is one of tfye greatest tourist attractions in the State. (Note: I am not advocating pollution, merely pointing out a fact. ) If I believed our air would become very much more pol- luted than it now is I would probably feel much the same as those who live here and who oppose the plants. There was no comment made relative to the comparisons of pollution here after the plants are in operation. Please turn to Page By ALBERT it 11 Editor San Juan Record Monticello, Utah p Dear Sir: As you have announced a Mr public meeting on the power plant issue scheduled by the County Commissioners, I would like to have the opportunity to point out several adverse affects on the economy of San Juan County which could result from the construction of additional power plants in the Four Comers region, in order that these points may be considered beforehand by those people planning to attend the hearing. In general, the uranium mining, tourist, cattle, and farming industries in San Juan County, Utah, have much to lose and nothing to gain if the Kaiparowitz plant and others are built. The uranium mining indus- I Few people beyond the rim of White Mesa, knew what a thirty years we were going through in digging our way through Blue Mountain to the stream of alluring water on the other side. Some folks right here among us didn't have an idea what these thirty were intended to teach, and what they would mean in the years to come. Some individuals condemned the project right up to the time when the sparkling stream came pouring out on our side of the mountain. Before any one made mention of getting water from that other side, I was interested in the Literary Digest and the long-drawn-- coal-bum-i- ng try, especially in the Bland-in- g, Elk Ridge, and White Please turn to Page 8 . out Scientific American, and their big stories of an impossible tunnel, connecting Manhattan' Island with New York City. A famous engineer named Jacobs, from Hull in East England had come to do the job, and many skillful artisans of international reputation, were free to say he had undertaken the impossible. Being somewhat acquainted with the city of Hull, I was interested in Jacobs and his ponderous job. When he had made surprising progress under the wide spread of water, a serious break let the water come pouring in from the river above. Now these men of international reputation knew very well, they thought they knew, that the big tunnel under the Judson would never be completed. Jacobs was not alarmed; he sunk a huge hollow shaft Please turn to Page 9 4-- H, FFA Meeting Set For Jan. 6 Blaine Jones, County Extension Agent for Grand and San Juan Counties, has announced that on January 6th at 7 p. m. in the Courthouse of the San Juan County Courthouse there will be a meeting for all boys and girls, ages 9 thru 19, (and their parents) who may be in- -, terested in carrying either a or FFA livestock project during the coming year. It is especially requested that parents accompany their children so that it can be more 4-- H accurately determined what interest and support will be for a Junior Livestock program in ty area and also the to more thoroughly discuss the possibilities of a Junior Fair, Show and Sale. An attempt was made in 1971 to start a Junior Fair and Livestock Show and five young people enrolled in H Livestock projects. A small show and sale was held in Monticello. There are indications of support for such a show from a number of sources, providing there is interest enough shown by the youth and their parents in the area. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend. two-coun- IEDBS of Monticello. i li ANGEL (AND FRIENDS) IN REPOSE ... one appearance in the Monticello Elementary School program complete, another yet Miles Turnbull photo to come. the San Juan Record MEMBER OF THE CstSfocisfc Miles and Jane Turnbull Publishers Entered in the Postoffice at Monticello, Utah as Second Class matter Published every Thursday at Monticello, Utah SUBSCRIPTION RATES In County $4 Outside County $5 Box 428, Monticello, Utah 84535 Phone 587-22- 77 NOTIC The business offices of Midland Telephone Company in Monticello & Blanding will be PERMANENTLY closed effective December 30, 1971 After December 30, all business may be handled by dialing "O and asking for the Midland Business Office To report trouble, dial "O and ask for "Repair Service' THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR BUSINESS OR TROUBLE CALLS. All payments should be mailed to the Moab office using the aayment cards and envelopes srovided. 4-- . C V V V V j The provisions of this notice apply to Midland exchanges serving Mexican Hat, Bluff, Blanding and Monticello. |
