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Show THE ZEPHYR AUGUST 1990 As I reconsider, In light of these numbers, It appears that perhaps this Is not such a desirable venture after all, at least from a taxpayers point of view. Perhaps Ms. von Koch has a hidden agenda here because I can see no useful purpose which would be served by such a ludicrous proposal. Proposals such as these and the fact that they can so effortlessly become law leave no doubt as to why the federal government Is In the state that PAGE 31 MOAB PUBLIC RADIO It Is. Keep ut the good work, Jim, through the Zephyr you do a valuable service to readers throughout the country It Is always a bright spot In each month. Sincerely, Joseph Travers, Allen, Texas Dear Editor: The June 1990 Zephyr contained a letter from Veronica Egan, Tesuque, New Mexico. She says that she has "had the opportunity to lead numerous horseback riders and hikers through this area (the chained area above Pack Creek). She says that these people ask her about the "violent act that could have caused the wreckage of dead trees. Her reply to the question has been "their tax dollars...belng used to wreck...thelr public lands to support a tiny group of cattle growers who couldn't operate without government subsldles...'welfare ranching. On page 22 of the same Issue, Jack Campbell offers the following Information: "The 'Moab Elk Plan," a management plan developed by a local Interagency committee composed of representatives from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, BUM, U.S. Forest Service and the Utah State Division of Lands and Forestry, targets more than 5000 acres of "The first priority project a controversial chaining public lands for 'habitat Improvement of over 300 acres on Amasa's Back In San Juan County was completed last month. Some questions arise. First doss Egan have any credential to pontificate on range management technology? Does Egan have great knowledge of range and wildlife needs In Grand and San Juan Counties than the combined expertise of four professional land management agencies? Does It make any difference to Egan that It Is wildlife that benefits year around from this type of habitat management? After venting her venomous spleen on the rancher, perhaps she and others of comparable temperament will realize that the rancher was here before there was a federal government In Utah and that many more Interests than the ranchers' are served by chaining and habitat manipulation. It Is much more comfortable, though, to have simplistic answers and simplistic villains to make ones life seem purposeful. Robert A. Shumway, Moab, Utah Moab Public FM 89.7 Radio means community-based- radio. The drive to raise matching funds continues. For every dollar we raise, MPR will receive $3 of Federal funds specifically to get Moabs only local radio station on the air. listener-supporte- d LABOR DAY CONCERT September 3 at Old City Park LIVE MUSIC Would you like to help? Send your donation to: MOAB PUBLIC RADIO 895 OAK STREET MOAB, UT 84532 Heres a donation in the amount of: $20 $50 I want to be a MPR volunteer Name $100 $5 $10 Utah State University in Moab , $ Address. State. City Zip. Phone Summer quarter ends August quarter 10. Fall begins September 26. One thing which we do each year during that time is plead with you not to put off telling us what courses or programs youd like us to offer during the coming school year. SO... DO IT!! (please) 471 S. Main 259-743- 2 80i -- 251-rm Cottonwood Condos OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS 8 SJPiSSKJBESlg SPACIOUS UNITS Lfvlngroom, Bedroom, Bath Queen Beds Kitchen - Full size complete with utensiis and microwave Cable TV and VCR Air Conditioned Fresh Ground Coffee Call 801-259-88- 97 or write: COTTONWOOD CONDOS Kyle D. or Carrie Bailey 338 East 1st South Moab, Utah 84532 |
