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Show f Page 2 - June 24. 1992 Editorial Uintah Basin Standard Lets protect consumers for a change... VA CAM STILL MAKE A SMALL FORTUNE IN FARMIN' , IF YER PREPAK P Guest editorial by Paul Beckner, president of Citizens for a Sound Economy For 1992, the president and Congress should have made a resolution to embrace free trade. Doing so could save Americans billions of dollars every year. Currently, lobbyists have sewn up gov-- . emment protection for politically powerful industries. These trade barriers cost the typical family of four $1,200 per year, according to economist Gary Hufbauer of the Institute for International Economics. Few Americans realize just how widespread these protectionist policies are. For starters, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) calculates that Americans can expect to pay an additional 58 percent for clothing due to tariffs and quotas imposed on textiles and apparel. In other words, a $50 blouse or pair of slacks would cost only $32 if not for trade barriers. The same story applies to shoes and boots, where the average tax on imported leather footwear ranges between 8 and 12 percent Keep that in mind the next time a family member wants a pair of Air Jordans. Since U.S. farmers are among the most efficient in the world, most of them benefit from free trade. However, a few groups of farmers rely on protectionism for their profits. For example, the peanut industry is one of the most protected in the United States. Import quotas coupled with strict U.S. production controls currently make peanut consumers pay nearly four times the world price, while limiting the average American to two imported peanuts per year. According to the International Trade Commission make many more Americans suffer. For example, Professor Arthur T.Dcnzau of the Center for the Study of American Business studied the effects of steel restraints in the 1980s. He found that while the restraints protected nearly 17,000 jobs in the steel industry, they also cost 52,400 industries, for a net loss jobs in of 35,400 jobs. Moreover, the ITC recently calculated what would happen if the government gave up its major trade barriers. It found that while some people in protected industries would lose their jobs, those losses would be outweighed by new jobs created in other industries that compete fairly. Since the costs of protectionism are spread among the population while the benefits are concentrated, industries supporting trade barriers have argued more loudly-a- nd those who would more successfully-th- an benefit from increased trade. As a result, Americans are stuck with trade laws that benefit politically powerful industries by increasing prices for the rest of us. We will have to wait to see whether politicians embrace free trade following this election year, or if they sell out to the special interests. steel-relat- challenged ing. I wish to comment on the section of the letter which I found to be narrow minded and Small hearted. During the rambling on in your letter, you stated that you would like for the town to return to small town government I feel small town government begins with good, neighborly concern for ed "Uintah Basin Standard Inc. 0) Second Clui portage paid it Rooievelt, Utah PtiMiihed weekly M 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send addim changes to the Uintah Baiin Standaid at 261 S. 200 E.. Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday. Fa: Phone 722-414- 0 DEADLINES: For all Newt, Leal Notides, CUiiifiedi, and Advertising, the Deadline ii Friday at 5:00 PUBLISHER: Craig Aihby EDITOR: Karia Cox ADVERTISING: Teiem Brock OFFICE MANAGER: Janet Lam PRODUCTION: Aldon Redid e, Wrier, Colette Aihby, Gndy Betti, Jemi Thom plan, Production CORRESPONDENTS: ALTAMONT- - Naomi Maxficld ROOSEVELT- - Marion A. Behunh BALLARD - Marly Ramuiien ARCADIA Ida Homxkei BLUEBELL - Shana Lee Loeiticher HANNA - Tracy Roberta MONTWELL- - Nola Ndron LAPOINT- - Marlene McClure NEOLA - Aola ipencer TRUWLL - Lome McKee WIHTEROCKDS - Virginia Ferguaon DUCHESNE Orinda Gee p-- 722-358- 454-320- 646-328- 7; 454-397- 722-477- 2; 247-237- 848-541- 7; 353-454- 4; 353-452- 8; 247-235- 0; 353-458- 4; 738-263- 4; Subscription Rates: Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 268 S. 200 E. by I recently had the opportunity to peak to a group of youth on the As it seems subject of that self esteem is something which we may til struggle with from time to time I thought I would shore a few of the determining factors in building a healthy 1. Peer Pressure - How much are our feelings about ourselves based an whet other people think about ud? When you receive a compliment, how do you react? If you are able to take self-estee- m. self-estee- m. the compliment and simply say thank you then you probably have a healthy self-estee- m. 2. Personal Performance and expectations - How much of your is baaed on your personal performance at school, work or other activities? Sometimes our expectations are set to high and we may be too hard on ouraelvea. 3. Expressing your true feelings Are you able to truly express how you feel? If someone makes you angry, an you able to confront them? Ifyou can let someone know how you truly fori about them then you have a strong 4. Acknowledging your imperfections - Are you able to let others know what is tnity inside of you? Are you able to let people see you with "your ludr down". 5. Real vs. Ideal - Are you able to others. In your letter you accused a council member of nepotism because through JTPA he waa also able to be in the citys employ during an eight week period. This council members spouse is also employed by the city. Now I would like to state a few facte. The council member has been unable to wokbecauee of a disability, which I am sure anonymous knows, because of the tight-kn- it community that Altamont is. Therefore, this (amity is only supported by the wages earned from the spouses employ. This amounts to approximately $300 gross per month during the summer, $400 per month during the remainder ofthe year, and spouses work as assistant postmaster on Saturdays. Through JTPA an opportunity to earn a little extra money and go back to school for retraining-waprovided. Upon the advice of the towns attorney, this council member has resigned, which is too bad. More has been done to improve on the park and roads than at any other time, because of this persons efforts. Yes, lets gst back to small town government Instead of bring concerned about who ie getting the beet of what, lets bo concerned about who is not, and exercise your Christian valuee you profess to have. Last, but definitely not least, if you do not have the backbone to stand behind your gripes end opinions, keep them to yourself, instead of hiding behind anonymous. I am proud ofthe concern for the community due council person and town employees have shown in their many yean of service. I am also proud to be their daughter. Wendi Lloyd s i see yourself as you realty are or do expect yourself to live up to the ideal expectations of others. Ifyou had to rate your selfesteem on a scale from one to ten with ten bring the highest where would you fit? 6. Physical well bring Do you . have s general sense of feeling alive and healthy and good with yourself? It is important that we eat property, exercise and get plenty of rest It is hard to be a happy well adjusted tk person when your dragging your feet 7. Comparing yourself with others - This is a no win situation. If you compare yourself with someone else you edit almost always come out on the short end. 8. Physical appearance When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? There are a few things about our appearancs which we mqy be able to change, but for the most part we are stuck with ourselves and we must be able to accept that person who is looking back at us in the mirror. Above all else we each need to believe in ourselves and our own personal capabilities and realize that we are all individuals. From a Colorful Person hv Kitty Boll. AV self-estee- -- I overheard someone say something the other day that caught my attention. The conversation was something like, "Oh she is such a nice person. Tbo bad die isnt a member of our church. She would be such an asset! I have no idea who the people were talking about but I was mad. I couldnt figure out why it should matter what church this woman belonged to. Nice people are pleasant to be around and make the world a brighter place when you see them. Good people are always a joy to run into and fun to talk to. practice and have learned some fodnating things about what makes them act or behave the way they da In my religion, we beleive that the Creator is like the sun. There are many rays coming down from the Creator. One ray is meant just far ms. It is my communication link between the Creator and myself. Sometimes wa call it the - "red road". When I was little I would ask my grandpa or grandma what I should do about something and the response was, "Only you know that for yourself. Pray to the Creator for only He knows why you are here I seldon judge a person the first time I meet them because I like to and what your purpose is. Pray, take my time getting to know meditate and listen to your heart. people. We all. have our bad days Be at peace with yourself when you and we all have our know what to do even if others But. once I get to know someone criticise you. Always remember, the. and decide I want them to be a Creator knows what He is doing, so friend ifs usually for life. trust in Him and stay on the red Ive lived in lota of different road." To me, it just doesnt matter if (ODDM) into each of our places in the West and I have all who friends live around the my someone is Jewish, LDS, public schools in the Uintah School Presbyterian, Buddhist or Native District In other wards, Dr. dee-so- ts United States. I dont ever rememend Dr. dens quality school ber asking them when I first met American. Everyone must be here them what church they belong to. for a purpose and ifs concept has been adopted by our For just not for some reason it just doesnt me to judge them or school board and ataff on a trial try to change basis in many ofour public schools, usually come up. Of course, after them. Each one of us is an asset, in spending time with someone, I our own way, to our own thing and and proven to be very effective. Self esteem and self discipline usually discover what religion they to the people we are meant to be. will be the number 1 priority for each graduate, and acquire the baric tools of education: reading, writing and arithmetic, skills needed to achieve success in our modem high tech society. Parents and teachers combining their efforts to let the kids know they care. The board wants parents and students to know what ie expected of them and the district staff is writing a "Parent-StudePolicy Guidelines to ba published and distributed by the board to every patron in the district How can the community tell their teachers they cars? 1 Monitor personal telephone conversations 81 Here are a few facts from the Utah Foundation for the year 1991 Forbid an smployeeappllcant frocndatlng about Uintah School District: 1. 86 employee of rival firm The aassassd valuation of Uintah County is $1,429,263,293.00, Refuse to Mrs an overweight person 84 number 10 in Utah. 2. The starting salary for the Uintah School DisRefuse to Mrs someone who drinks trict is $17,600, number 24 in alcoholic beverages outside of work Utah. It is below the state average of $17,804. Require an employeeappl leant to quit smoking Dont the students and parents 82 in our district deserve the profesRequire in emptoyeeappl leant sional teachers they need to be to quit a second Job 73 ranked as number 10 starting ft .. vv: Wa have the LtodM salary in Utah? assessed tax valuation to justify the increased starting salary home for the parents to baby sit and not waata taxpayers hard earned dollars and the learning time in our large classrooms. The mission of the Board of Education is: "All Students will Learn Well," by incorporating the mis-giving- s. FASTFACTS - Yr. $16 2 Yr. $26 Out of the Uintah Basin models to improve schools ODDM Dear Editor, Many good things are happening in our Uintah School District Parents will be sending their kids to school willing and able to learn. Teachere will be prepared to teach. The few disruptive kids will be sent - Americans Agree Employers Have No Right To: nt 3 11 -- In the Uintah Basin 1 a Blonde 'insig fits from Janet hunt self-estee- Dear Editor; This letter is addressed to the person or persons who wrote a letter to Altamonfs Town Council members. Dear "Anonymous"; The first thing you should have done with your letter waa take it to an English teacher for proof read- ajn. to 5:00 jun. r ed "Anonymous" is 8:00 FORTUNE A BlG -PO IT The popular refrain among protectionists is that its worth paying a few extra dollars to save American jobs. But while protectionist policies may temporarily save jobs in a politically powerful sector of the economy, they cost jobs in other sectors and (ITC), ending peanut import quotas would save Americans over $1 million annually. The sugar industry is also highly protected from global competition. Government quotas keep sugar prices about 45 percent higher than world prices. The ITC estimates that the annual cost of trade barriers on sugar exceeds $1 billion. Finally, quotas and price supports keep (USPS T'SPENO the price of dairy products artificially high. According to the ITC trade barriers on dairy products milk consumers for between $10 million and $20 million per year. Trade barriers dont just affect small purchases. For example, since its illegal to import light trucks without paying a 25 percent tariff, imported trucks cost Americans thousands of dollars extra. rating. All of us have felt the influence of good and dedicated teachere in our Uvea who have helped us be accountable and able to find suc- cess and happiness. Ityrum C. Toone Vernal |