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Show THE WEST MOUNTAIN TIMES, DECEMBER 31, 1981, PAGE TWO Opinion and commentary 1-- $. fctouKrt 82 Tints Making realistic resolutions By RFC, ISA COATS Tmn Siqff This year 1 resolve to again begin making resolutions. Im tired of the usual cynicism and doubt with which I've become the second, and swore never again to eat sugar in any form. Much to my dismay, however, d to amJanuary never seemed well-suite- bitious exercise plans. My lifestyle rejects schedules of any kind, and my resolution to give up so sugar has a way of being forgotten by the time my birthNew Years to viewing day rolls around. (Incidently, its Jan.2) resolutions. Its time to do better. So its easy to see why I get cynical a Theres something about sparkling about the whole mess. But this year I'm v ear ahead thats so clean, brand-neto be realistic and make the kind going over of to a thoughts appealing turning new leaf. For years I got enthused about of resolutions that, though lofty, will not be unbearable. it. For example Ive decided to bend over I ambitious exercise planned each morning when 1 get up. On once time scheduled down to programs, my -- good mornings, maybe Ill even do a jumping jack or two. Ive also decided to make a determined effort to get to either church or work on time every week. Of course we all know flexibility is the real key to scheduling so with these options in mind, my schedule will be pliable while still giving me something to reach for. As for sugar, well, the Christmas chocolates are nearly gone around the office now, so I firmly resolve not to eat another dipped chocolate til next Christmas day. There. Its done. Now don't anybody bother me again until next year. iHtyfc iS3T VETBEIjUtf TOHqtfTU Incest; a problem we don't want to face by Senator Orrin Hatch WASHINGTON. D.C. Calling the right to keep and bear arms ...the most vital rights recognized in the Bill of Rights, Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, testified Dec. 11 in support of Senate Bill 1030, legislation which will revise gun control laws. 1 say recognized, not created, because in my view that right the right of free men to be armed and to defend themselves, their families, and their free institutions is a gift of the Creator, not of the first Congress, Hatch said. The subcommittee heard from victims, ordinary and honest citizens, who had been victims of entrapment, prosecution for minor and unintentional violations, and unreasonable searches and seizures. In short, it was apparent that existing federal firearms laws were employed to harrass honest firearm owners, while the very real criminal problems were left largely untouched. deserve to be left alone. Those who freely choose to harm others ought to be treated in accord with their choice. WASHINGTON, D.C. Sen. Orrin Hatch said Utah's economy will benefit from the presidents action Dec. 3 to write rules allowing private pension plans to invest in home mortgages. The Utah Republican is sponsoring legislation that would go further and allow even more pension-pla- n money to be invested in home mortgages, but he lauded President Ronald Reagans changing of Labor Department regulations to allow construction-oriente- d pension plans into the residential-mortgage market. Hatch said the presidents action could make up to $20 billion available to finance purchases of new homes. Both the pension plans and the depressed housing market in Utah get a Hatch closed his testimony by boost from Reagans action, Hatch charging that there is a conflict between said. Mortgages pay high benefits to two views-onthat government is the investors right now, and the housing market desperately needs more money giver and repository of responsibility. That is not my view," Hatch said. available for loans, to stimulate conMy view is that the citizens of our struction. nation are responsible individuals, inRegulations prohibiting pensions dividuals with unalienable rights granted from investing in the housing market are artificial and unnecessary. Tearing by the Constitution. Those' who freely choose to do down the barriers helps the housing ingood. or avoid harmful acts, expect and dustry, gives the pension plans a high- e, return investment and costs the federal government nothing. We need to build about 20,000 new homes a year in Utah, to provide living quarters for people coming into the state for coal industry expansion, energy and labor resource development. But well be lucky to get 3,000 new homes built in 1981. A lack of mortgage money has made it all but impossible to finance a new house. Hundreds of Utahns are out of work as a result. Many small businesses have been driven into the ground, Hatch said. Reagans action is a quantum leap in the right direction. It wont save Utahs housing industry by itself, but it cer- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sometimes people misunderstand these statistics and think Utah has more cases of sexual abuse. Thats not true, she said. Many times the child is intimidated or threatened by the abuser," she said. It may not be reported by many until they get out into the community and find this is not the norm. Calling neighbors and relatives the least reliable reporters of sexual abuse, Purdie said the most reliable sources are nurses, private agencies, law enforcement officers, victims, and abusers themselves. A father who was molesting his boy came into the LDS Hospital a year ago crying for help, said Nicholson, who Earlier rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), particularly the prohibited transaction rule, effectively prohibited pension plan trustees from investing in residential mortgages, inc- the WASHINGTON, deep concerns of many Utah Senator homeowners and builders, has joined with 82 Jake Gam of his colleagues in telling the Administration and the Congressional taxwriting committees not to limit the home mortgage interest tax deduction. Garn, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, cosponsored S.R. 238 to keep home ownership from becoming even more of a remote possibility for The resolution was inAmericans. troduced by Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and passed the Senate by a vote D.C.-No- ting 83-- in- dicate that the majority of Congress believes proposals to change the interest and unfair. It deduction are would place the burden of balancing the budget on the American middle class and would punish those who have just recently purchased homes. The senior Utah senator said home mortgage interest rates, although slowly declining, remain prohibitively high. Leu than one American family in 20 can j WEST MOUNTAIN TIMES tusnusMoi Your opinions matter Dear Reader: Publtthu JOHN RANDOLPH SENG Atutunt Pubhther DEBRA CURRY WepO'Wf AOf1inng Utneger REGINA COATS RANDY PETERSEN 541 : J AB I Application to mail at second clast postage rates is pending at Salt Lake City. Utah and additional offices. POSTMASTER send change of address to 4140 West 5415 South, Kearns, Utah Ml II. I nghu Gam and Sen. David Durenberg have introduced S. 1840, which would increase the deduction from the current $30 to $100 per month (up to $1,000 per year) for families which house students as part of educational exchange programs. My interest in this measure extends beyond the more familiar foreign-exchanprograms to a unique program that enhances the education opportunities of Indian students whose Garn families reside on reservations, ge said. That program, warn said, is the Indian Placement Program sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. It was instituted in 1934 with only 68 students. Over 23,000 primary and secondary students have participated. The students leave their families and homes on the reservations in New Mexico, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana to live with sponsoring families in Utah, Idaho and California during the school year. Gam said the program offers the Indian children a much broader education, both academically and socially, than is available on the reservation. As they reach adulthood, the education they have acquired enables them to qualify for entrance into colleges and universities or productive occupations that otherwise probably would not have been open to them. They are able to take home knowledge and experiences that can help them make important cultural, economic and social contributions to their families and society. Gam said. The opportunity generally has been Statehood Day Serving West Valley, Magna, and Kearnt 966-444- 4. d WASHINGTON-Famil- ies which host Indian students during the school year will be allowed to claim higher ome-tax deductions under legislation sponsored by Senator Jake Garn Representatives. Gam said the two resolutions Published weekly on Thursdays, with offices at 4140 West South in Kearns. Utah Mill. Telephone (801) average-price- said Hatch. His bill, S. 1678, and the presidents rule change both remove that barrier, said Hatch. His bill would go further to establish that investment by a private pension plan in residential mortgages is neither a prohibited transaction nor a violation of the prudent-ma- n rule, which requires fund trustees to make prudent investments, he said. 4 The home mortgage interest deduction was deliberately implemented by Congress for a very worthwhile purpose to stimulate home ownership. And now, more than ever, when the country is experiencing an economic recession, we need to help make home ownership more than just a dream, he said. Legislation similar to that passed in the Senate is pending in the House of JR. he said. Sometimes the best thing is to let the anyone, qualify for the mortgage on an home, he said. of Caitoi W. GLEN FAIRCLOUGH, so long. Often social workers have reason to believe abuse is occurring but children will not admit there is a problem. Sometimes theyve been told I will kill you, I will beat you if you tell reserved. Yearly subscriptions are M, $10 outside Utah. Advertising deadline: 5 p m. Monday for the following Thursday edition. For rates call (801) Send correspondence to 4140 West 5415 South. Kearns. Utah Mill. 966-444- News items from dubs, churches, and other organizations are welcome. T he deadline n 5 p m. Monday for the following Thursday edition. Call (801) 966 4444 for freelance pay rates Not responsible for unsolicited pictures auj news articles. : I victim know hes not alone. Let him know there are people out there that can help," he said. Children as well as abusers must be looking for help before social workers can help, he said. When incest or sexual abuse is reported, Nicholson said social workers decide whether they have a basis for taking the child into custody, then call the Salt Lake County juveniles shelter. At a shelter hearing, parents can to allegations. The state takes custody of the child when parents agree or if they parents are proven abusers in a contested trial. A lot of times the abusets dont admit it, but a girls testimony will get us custody of the child, said Nicholson. respond The Gam Report tainly helps. single-hom- e said these cases are the easiest to deal with. The real key to helping abusers as well as victims is the persons willingness to be helped, he said. Since abuse may begin when children are as young as 2 and continue all the way up to age 17, Nicholson said a lot of kids get to the point where they not only accept it as normal but they enjoy the relationship because it has gone on This space has been reserved for you, since the letters section of a newspaper belongs to its readers. Tell us whats on your mind, and well help you tell the rest of the community. There are no restrictions on subject matter or length, only on taste. paper and Type or print neatly on standard-size- d West Mountain Times, send your letter to The Editor, 4140 West 5415 South, Kearns, Utah 84118. Included must be a telephone number for verification and a signature. Names will be withheld upon request if a reason is given. We hope that not only will the Times let you know whats going on, but that you will let each other know what on your minds. Take advantage of the space weve provided for your thoughts. All it costs is the price of a stamp. The Editor activities listed SALT LAKE CITY The Utah State Historical Society has announced that the 1982 Statehood Day activities will center on Box Elder County with the keynote address to be presented Jan. 4 in the tabernacle in Brigham City. Dr. Brigham D. Madsen, author and professor of history at the University of Utah, will offer the address, North from Utah, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public b invited. Utah was admitted to the Union as the 45th stale on Jan. 4, 1896. Thu Statehood Day celebration marks the 86th anniversary of that event and b by the Utah State cosponsored Historical Society, Box Elder County and Brigham City. Statehood Day activities scheduled for the afternoon of Jan. 4 include tours of historic sites in Brigham City, a slide presentation on historic Brigham City and a dinner at the Brigham City Community Center. After the evening program in the tabernacle, participants will be invited to return to the community center for the Statehood Day Ball, said Rick Huchd, director of the Brigham City Museum Gallery, who b in charge of local arrangements. Festivities will conclude Jan. 3 with a as rewarding for sponsor families as for the children. Many of them are able to sponsor the same child year after year from elementary through high school," Gam said. He said the legislation recognizes costs born by the sponsor families have risen sharply in recent years because of inflation. Increasing the tax deduction will ease the burden and perhaps more families to participate, Gam said. WASHINGTON, D.C. Senator Jake Garn recently criticized a House action denying a promised increase in pay and benefits to controllers who remained on the job. The government made a promise to provide a reasonable increase in compensation to these loyal public servants, and now the House is reneging its as simple as that," said Gam, a pilot and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Gams statement was prompted by a House vote sustaining a technical objection to including the pay and benefits increases, totalling $37.4 million, in an omnibus wage increase bill. The objection came from Rep. Bill who said that conFord sidering the package would constitute legislating on an appropriations bill, which violates House parliamentary procedures. Its a very objection which both houses of Congress frequently ignore in cases, such as this one, where the public interest is as stake, Garn said. In fact, the House included the controllers pay and benefits package in the earlier continuing resolution, which was vetoed by the president. It amounts to using a parliamentary excuse to brcjch the faith," he said. I would hope that Congress would find some way to overturn this unwise action by the House and provide these loyal individuals with their promised compensation," he said. tour of various historic sites and other places of interest in Box Eider County. For additional information, contact Huchel or the Utah Stale Historical Society. Ray Mines Division to close July 4 SALT LAKE CITY-Kenne- cott Minerals Company announced Dec. 21 that it plans to shut down its Ray Mines Division operations for a period of from three to eight weeks st lrting on July 4, 1982. The mine and concentrator at Nevada Mines Division, which were shut down in 1978, will remain down. Repairs to the Ray Mines secondary crusher will require layoffs of approximately 600 mining and concentrating employees for three weeks. Extensive rebuilding of the reverberatory furnace and associated facilities will require eight weeks shutdown at the smelter. Most operations and maintenance employees at the smelter will be retained to do that repair work. At the mine, the silicate plant and the dump leaching and precipitating facilities will continue in operation. Total employment at Ray Mines b 1,860. The company said it was making the announcement of the Ray Mines shutdown now to facilitate scheduling of the repair projects and to permit affected employees to make vacation plans. |
