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Show PACE 4 THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 1988 I PROMISES OF GROWTH FULFILLED IN CEDAR CITY Thursday's gubernatorial debate was filled with that rhetoric concerning southern Utah's vast potential for growth. While these messages of cheer are always welcome, we've heard the same thing in elections past and local businesses just keep closing their doors. Previous promises of economic boom have been little more than an easy way for politicians to evade the real issue of underdevelopment in our area, but The Thunderbird believes those who predict a sunny southern Utah future might really mean it this time. A good first step toward that goal was SUSC's hosting of last week's Utah Summit on Rural Economic Development. The y statewide conference offered community and business leaders from throughout rural Utah hints on how to entice new businesses and keep the old ones financially sound. Perhaps more important than these words of wisdom, though, is southern Utah's realization that a problem exists. That recognition is the first an most important step in finding solutions to the area's economic woes. Solutions don't come easy for southern Utah when 75 percent of the state's population lives along the Wasatch Front. But by joining forces as they did at the Summit, leaders from the state's sparsely populated areas can make their collective voice heard. If it's true that luck is the meeting of preparedness and opportunity, the Summit's timing was perfect. Southern Utah's growth prospects are looking bright. Pioper nurturing might expand the local economy to the proportions we've been told the area deserves. This could be the year Cedar City gets lucky. After all, the town is now home to Pepcon Industries a rocket fuel manufacturing company. After intense negotiation and a special legislative session to help Pepcon fund its venture the company chose the southern Utah site for its production facility. The organization promises to hire more than 20 and entice related businesses into the area once its plant is operational. Also expecting an employee roster of more than 00 is Goer, Inc., a manufacturer of store fixtures that plans to operate in space acquired from Cedar Products Company. Additionally, the reopening of two nearby iron mines promises to further bolster the local economy. With continued growth in the private sector, Cedar City could become rural Utah's success story. Fresh from the Utah Summit on Rural Economic Development, area planners should be equipped to develop these economic resources fully. This just might be the area Ted Wilson was talking about Thursday when he promised that rural Utah has its place in the sun." two-da- Rollback issue stirs student reaction TO THE EDITOR: 1 1 Last week in The Thunderbird 'Opinion' we read of the tax initiatives and the movement against Propositions A, B, and C. The opinion of the editorial seemed to state that because the movement against the initiatives has gained strong support, objectivity has been lost. The editorial was so fanciful and absurd that we highly doubt its sincerity. In short, it said that opposition has grown to the point Nil UtNl NEWS AND VltVYS Uh XUUIHFKN U iAK SIAIfc VOLUME 83, NUMBER Editor Nicole Bonham Associate Editor Lynn Holt Design Editor Danny Stewart Photo Editor Tyler Brown Copy Editor Anne McCloskey Entertainment Editor Cary Ziegler COLlfcGt CtUAK Clh, LIAH 3 Sports Editor Brent Richey Operations Manager Lvnn Dennett Production Manager Raquel Eves Ad Representatives Cathleen Castle Nicole Floyd Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the College s department of communication The views and opinion expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publication's individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderbird as a single entity Letters to the editor must be typed and include the name and phone number Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves editing privileges. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the tol'owing edition The Thunderbird editorial and advertising offices in SU5C Library 103 Mail at SUSC Box 7758 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720 Phone (801) could be added to this list. These are organizations that have studied the proposed rollback. ' In short, it comes down to the fact that as people study the consequences of the initiatives, they begin to see them for what they are a disastrous program for the state of Utah. Vote no to Propositions A, B, and C. S. Jeff Jones Karl Rostron GOP, Demos unite against Tax Initiatives TO THE EDITOR: Dlt that democracy can no longer be saved. What is democracy if it isn't making your voice heard? People are a democracy. The article then goes on to state that the voice of the people has been squelched by a relative few. Let us mention just some of the "relative few." Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Cattlemen's Association, Utah Chamber of Commerce, Parent Teacher Association, Utah State and Utah Student Bar, AFL-CIAssociation. Dozens of others We Democrats and Republicans seem to disagree more often than we agree. However, this year partisan politics will play no role concerning Initiatives A, B, and C on the November ballot. The simple fact of the matter is that the initiatives must not pass. First of all, supporters of the initiatives will accuse us of using scare tactics and supporting fat-cbureaucrats. The tax rollback A scary, but no scare tactics have been used. We also find it laughable for the protesters to call everyone a bureaucrat who stands against the initiatives. Indeed, the mo9 disturbing at aspect about the rollback is the effect it will have not only on our education, but also our children's and grandchildren's education. If fhe initiatives pass, SUSC will have at least 1 3 percent in budget cuts and a tuition increase of 25 to 30 percent! In reality this would mean a reduction in SUSC's student body by 500 students and a freeze on the college's growth. In essence, this would take a lifetime to cure. We do not have a lifetime to spare. However, it is not just our education at stake. Have any of you been caught in a southern Utah snow storm? If the initiatives pass, snow removal on our roads will only occur during working hours. Do any of you enjoy our state's natural resources? If the initiatives pass, the stocking of fish will be significantly reduced. We will also have to close at least five of our state parks. If the initiatives pass, you can expect new fees for collection and garbage ambulance service. We encourage our fellow students and our instructors to make a difference by participating in 1988. Register to vote. Understand the consequences. Vote against Initiatives A, B, and C. John Goldhard, SUSC Democrats Rod Rivers, SUSC Republicans |
