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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday December 5, 2002 9A Castle Carbon's state representatives highlight goals, objectives For the first time in years the countys representation in the Utah House is divided due to Geographically and population wise, slightly more ofthe county is now than in House District 67, represented by Darin Peterson, a Republican By RICHARD SHAW Staff reporter Even though Cuban County was divided through reappo- rtionment, Democrat Brad to die Utah King was House of Representatives by a one-thi- considerable margin. Kings worries focus on the states budget woes. Next month, the governor has called a special session of the Legislature tocut $80 to $100 million dollars out of the budget King will watch how the cuts will affect southeastern Utah. Right now, there are a lot of proposals and ideas that are protected, noted King. "The budget is the biggest problem we win face in the regular session this year. As for the special session, that is another land of problem. King serves on six committees and knows how rapidly priorities can change. Presently, his standing assignments are on and transthe business-labportation committees. He has also been assigned to the public education appropriation ' j V' Brad King One issue that has raised a banner in the past few months is the WM and Scenic Rivers inventory being conducted by the United States Bureau of Land Management in the area. I need to explore the consequences of that more, or com- to examine mented King. what can be done on a state level to make sure that act doesnt af1 need committee. King was elected to act as the House minority whip for the Democrats. The leadership position brings three more assignments - die audit, legislative management and executive appropriations committees. Knee the Democratic Party lost seats in the House, the representation on those committees will probably change, he said. King represents all of San Juan, parts of Grand, Wayne, Garfield and most of Emery fect us negatively. The special session is really on his mind. A month ago, things looked better. But then the projections came and the economy is not rebounding like everyone thought it was, he said. The actual figure for first quarter is a shortage of $223 million. They have extrapolated that to mean a $117 million dollar shortfall for next year. One matter that will be examined at the session will be property tax revenue supports for wa-tdistricts. I have requested more information on this so I can better understand it. But that may not be the area we want to cut, particularly for small towns, notl King. It appears most of the money from that fond is used for water projects, particularly in rural areas. In the last couple ofyears, King has been involved in budgets. He has realized budgets are complex and affect many people. Its really mind bending to deal with it, stated King er area he covers is Carbon I and King keeps an eye on issues that may involve the area. As far as seeing anything that specifically affects the area right now, the general session is still a little for away, indicated King. However, it is always important to look for and particularly unintended consequences a bill or law might have on our part of die state. Right now, there are no big red flags showing. is evidence that you might be sick. Were trying to identify foe most useful indicators of ecosystem health. Invertebrates -- the insects, crustaceans, mollusks and worms that live in aquatic systems --are often Because the biological systems of rivers and lakes are complex, we cant easily predict what a healthy stream should look like at a specific location. We therefore have to develop statistical models that make specific predictions bsed on conditions that exist at particular locations, added foe USU biologist Using data from goodinmeaton. riv-ea- a ijarge number of reference streams allows us to quantify foe condition ofa river relative to that expected at healthy ones. ?"The limiting factor for municipalities and regulatory agencies is generally money, explained Hawkins. And because there is enough money to measure that occurs in a stream, nt g need to determine the measurements that are most critical. J When you go to foe doctor, he of she doesnt measure every- thing, pointed out foe USU ologist. During a routine physi-examination, you dont get an EKG or have lots of blood chemistry tests. Its too expensive. Instead, foe doctor lows at indica-tq- rs of health such as your blood pressure, heart rate and temperature, and compares them to the idage of normal variation in hu-nto determine whefoer there bi- dl ns They contain alot of ecologi-c- al infonnation, in that some species are sensitive tocertain pollutantsand some to other pollutants. These species only occur in dean water. Others are insensitive and trad tobe foe dominant species in highly polluted water, indicated Hawkins. Because invertebrates are easy to sample, we can collect a lot of information quickly and cheaply. One challenge Hawkins feces is the variability of Western ecosystems. I work in foe wrinkled area. Eastern scientists have more homogenous systems-- we deal with the variety by classifying reference sites into different types of streams, from which we can then extrapo- al ve nancial situation might affect CEU, one of the largest employ- ers in die county. I have to hand it to CEU, pointed out Peterson. A couple ofyears ago, the school was in very poor shape financially, but the administration over there has dealt with it well and it seems to be handled now. But the thing that has really impressed me is CEU 'lb facilitate progress across the Wst, Hawkins hopes to see more collaboration between state and federal agencies, less duplication of effort and the development of more efficient tools for measuring and protecting water. Ifwe have biologically healthy streams, we are protecting water quality for human consumption, noted Hawkins. Invertebrates that live in rivers are like foe canaries in coal mines -- they are indicators of potential problems. If the right ones occur in our rivers and lakes, foe water is probably safe to think rad use for other hiH man needs. The USU biologist is curren tly involved in a collaboration with scientists from Proctor & Gamble and foe Dutch equivalent of foe EPA to determine ifthe methods he is developing can be combined with classic measures of toxicity to provide inckstry and states more robust assessments offoe biotogi-c- al health of aquatic ecosystems. late expectations about other sites, said the biologist In classifying sites, Hawkins is developing benchmarks to serve as tods to indicate healthy or unhealthy systems and ultimately, protect biological systems and watersheds throughout the West. Several Western states are now using or evaluating Hawkins techniques for implementing aspects ofthe Clean Wtfer Act, said I iiwta FERRON - Guyla Curtis Schlesinger, age 81, passed away in Ferron following a lengthy ill-She was bom March 8, 1921 to Guy and Ellawease Bradley Curtis in Huntington. She was er Biologist focuses on establishing methods to measure: (Continued from page 5A) challenge is to figure out ways to ute the information we collect fibm reference sites to predict wftat conditions should exist in potentially polluted streams and s. Guyla Schlesinger rd from Nephi. I now represent an even more diverse area than I did before the change," pointed out Peterson during a phone interview with the Sun Advocate. I am sure that people in Helper and Santaquin have some things in common, but there are a lot of differences, too. Fetenonk district encompasses the eastern part of Juab, northern Sanpete, southern Utah County and basically everything west of the Price city limits in Carbon. Peterson presently serves on the natural resources, the political subdivisions and physical resources appropriations committees. The assignments could change before January. I have to admit I havent spent a lot of time in Carbon County. But I do know some people from there and have been quite impressed, pointed out Peterson. I have known Mike (Dmitrich) and Brad (King) foranumber ofyean. They have always been honest, open and worked well with me. They know the value of die jobs they have. Most of Petersons constituents live in rural agricultural areas rather than industrial-agriculturcombinations like Carbon County. With the way things are, Ibe-liealmost all the issues at the state capital will be budget driven this year, stated. I think that some of the situation with Initiative I that was on the ballot had a lot to do with that One concern Carbon residents have about what may go on at the Utah Capitol is how the states fiformer-ranch- raised in Emery County. Married Phillip Schlesinger Nov. 13, 1954 in Las Angeles, Calif. They were later divorced. ' Guyla was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and served in many callings. She was a temple worker and was most proud of her service asamissionaiy in the Rdland Oaks Virginia mission. Darin Peterson She enjoyed shopping, managed to get the situation rectified without passing too much of it onto the students. The long running dispute between Carbon and Sanpete counties concerning the water but had a tremendously large heart Survived by her children, David Brent (Elaine) Walters of Missouri, Robert Guy (Zaida) Schlesinger of Nampa, Idaho; Philip John (Kathleen) Schlesinger of Oregon; and Small Ellawease King of Ogden; 17 grand- in the mountains above Scofield is one issue that is vola- tile in many ways. Peterson once represented only the people involved on only one side of the dispute. Now he represents entities and individuals from both sides of the issue. I see that as an issue be- children and 10 Also survived by her sisters, 1 tween the counties and it really has little toefo with the Legis- lature, indicated Peterson. But I will say that it is a dispute that has been going on for a very long time. I have heard stories about it since I was a kid Sanpete County ask me tohelp them with the situation. But I will be honest -- 1 am a water user in Sanpete County. Its a difficult situation." Petereon feels he can represent his Carbon constituents well because he is part of the majority at the Legislature. Its important to realize that, in the House, the split is now a 54-2-1, noted Peterson. I am part of the 54. Thats a large deficit for the other party to overcome in the legislature. Its good to have someone representing you that can have that influence. You s, Curtis. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Cleveland LDS brd Chapel. Interment will follow in the Cleveland cemetery under the direct tkm of Fausett Mortuary. ALWAYS obey school zone speed Wmtta and stop for school , buses with flashing lights. m seabed a bit senile and losing lots of hair. He tells us that hes 25??? that's true! If 25 a PAIR!!!! . ' So watch this here ole1 papet; well keep you up to date. His big birthday Is a coming soon turning 50 Is his fate! ; . a ; .. '' John Canton cam wait VI this years over can 637-315 or and offer your condolences 637-868- 11 on Jtovwa SlZemow BUNDERSON Monument LNmtu Ekfthf One year ago no words were spoken, no to time say MLlZTollkM farewell auin Bueklo up! You goodbye. were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still fall. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know... We know youd proud to announce that MSm m is graduating with high honon at I.T.T. Technical Institute with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design. Brea is the son of LouAnn and Mike Hreinson and Rick A Paula Milano of Helper. Way logo, Brett - it's been a long Ante yean, fih love you! Hft are MM Mr want us to remember all the happy times, and memories weve shared. Even though youre gone we will never forget you, youll remain in our hearts forever. Until we meet again, we love you and miss you always and forever. Mom, Dad, Chesca, Joe, Kim & Frank Castle Country Salt Service Light up the holidays with dUtaqraf i M7-179- Anna C. Allred, TbssieB. Elfring; and brother, Jack Curtis. She was preceded in death by herparents; siblings, Emmadean C Manzan-areNedra Curtis, Betty Curtis, Bradley J. and William Guy Were going to have a party; and everyone's Invited. Were told the guest of honor, is not all that excited (see photo). I have had various people from Ctory an- tiques, art, gardening and camping with the kids. Guyla was small in stature, bur Family Mom, Mike A John Dad, Paula, Kim, Robert, Steven A Nikki Hwmi Mey Maries 1 MbSSO-OO- M Xl-- extra cash! FO leftaltofyour customers ThmkTou Jr ' i n.'iflffi for more . , information. . ' ;. ! .v ? 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