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Show 1 I UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. December 8. 1992 - Page Strengthening of property rights called for at meeting Utahi farmen and ranchm are calling for greater protection of property rights, legislative creation of an aquaculture board and establishment of a state authority fur farm financing; and implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). According to Ken Ashby, Delta, president of the 20,000 member-famil- y Utah Farm Bureau Federation, delegatee at the organizations 76th annual meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake, called for the strengthening of property rights through the creation of a ' system of regulatory "checks and balances." Ashby said delegates believe such a system is needed to ensure that property owners can obtain reasonable and consistent interpretations of the nations land use laws, particularly wetlands designation. "Increasingly, were seeing farmers, ranchers and other land d owners by bureaucracies bent on designating cultivated farmland or commercial land a wetland," Ashby said. "All to often, such decisions are made by local bureaucracies interpreting laws as they see fit, and we believe an established system of checks and balances is needed to restore some sense to tins process." Ashby said delegates called for an acre for acre exchange rate to apply in purchases of private land by public entities for wetland mitigation, me common definition of wetlands for use by all government agencies which takes into account the difference between e and natural wetlands, farmprotection of land from wetlands laws, and opposed efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers or any other entity to divert adjudicated water rights to create wetlands. Delegates also called far the creation of an aquaculture policy board by tin legislature. Ashby said this growing industry has expended well beyond sport fishing, and now needs more regulatory oversight than the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) can realistically give. "The delegates would like to see a policy board consisting of two representatives of the DWR, including the Chief of Fisheries and a pathologist; two from the Utah Department of Agriculture, including the State Veterinarian and the Marketing Director; and three representatives from the aquaculture industry, including one egg v producer, one recreational fish producer and one food fish producer. He said the board would set all rules and regulations concerning species, disease, fish health, transportation, importation, marketing and aquaculture production in Utah. "This is an industry which is growing very quickly and has now become more than just a supply-lin- e for sport fishing," Ashby said. "As such, it requires the broader regulatory oversight that we believe a policy board can properly provide," he said. He said delegates believe the need for the creation of an agribusiness finance authority is imperative to a great expansion ofthe agribusiness complex in this state. "We simply need mare capital available to assist those companies now in business, as well as those wanting to do business here, ifwere ever going to of the farm take productive capability we have here in Utah," he said. "Inasmuch as the Governor's Task Fora cm Agribusiness has made this one of their recommendations to Governor Bangerter, were hopeful Mike Leavitt and that Governor-elec-t the Legislature will follow through with the creation of this needed entity," Ashby said. Finally, Ashby said delegates stated their support for the North American Free Trade Agreement, by wanting assurances that production quality standards for imported agricultural products meet US. standards both for labor and quality. "We believe America is a clear-cu- t winner with NAFTA, generally, and hope that Congress and the President will implement this agreement as soon as they can reasonably do it," Ashby said. Over 160 farmer and randier delegates, representing the membership of 28 county Farm Bureau organizations, participated in the session of the House of Voting Delegates of the UFB annual meeting, which opened November 17, and ended November 20. Virginia Ferguson . ge steam-rolle- man-mad- prior-convert- - - 353-458- 4 1 Ftynn and Teri Paulson, with their two year old, Mikalyn, Salt Lake, spent two. days with the Paulsons over Thanksgiving. Heidi Paulson was also home far the ' holidays. The John Dickeys spent a three day Thanksgiving holiday with Jahna and Dale Gygi and their three month old son, Justin. The families traveled to Payson, where they enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and mrs. Leland Dickey and family-4- 0 relatives were present at the dinner. John and LaRae Moosman drove to Provo; where they did two sessions at hto temple and then drove to Ephraim to pick up Erma and Mariah, who are presently attending Snow College. Thanksgiving day, they went to Orem and had Thanksgiving dinner St the home of Nerval and Fay Kitchen. Daughter, Joeette, also came for the dinner and came home with the Moosmans for the weekend. A-manda Moosman was baptised by her cousin, Boyce Kitchen, who has just returned from his mission, aid his brother, Danny, and sister, Dixie, also were present Amandas father, John Moosman, confirmed his daughter. Bqyce, Danny and Dime returned to Garland and took Erma and Mariah back to Ephraim and dropped Josette off in Provo. Stewart and Becky Morrill, with their three youngest children, were overnight visiters with Stewarts mother, VaLois, last weekend. The Matt Fergusons enjoyed a Thanksgiving visit from their son, Bruce, and Ms family, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and son, Brian and Ms family, Scotts Valley, California-t- en people in a house built for two. The large-size-d dog, a collie, spent most of his time outside, prowling around while the seven cats spent the entire time resting up high in the trees. The families were together for four days over Thanksgiving. For some time the Arcadia News has not appeared in the Standard. Ida Dean Horrocks, the Arcadia correspondent for many years, suffered dedining health and moved with her husband to Duchesne to be near their daughter. As the new correspondent, Fm willing to try my hand at reporting, but I will need you, friends and neighbors, to help. If you have any news, please call me at Vera Johnson has returned home from Salt Lake, where she underwent triple heart surgery. She is doing well. 646-333- 3. by-pa- ss Glenda Arrowchis flew to Omaha to be with her sister, Arliss Smith, formerly of Whiterocks. Arlisss daughter, Tressa, was from the University of Utah Hospi- tal in Salt Lake to Omaha, accompanied by her mother, where die was scheduled for liver transplant. Glenda spent four days in Omaha at the hospital with her niece. She is doing fine and returned home November 30 after a two week stay in the hospital. Jason Christensen, 12, son of Sherry Christensen, received the award for the most valuable defensive player for the Cowboys (a Vernal team), which finished the year undefeated. life-flight- ' Ron and Sherry Morrill, with their four children and their dog; drove to Salt Lake to spent Thanksgiving with Rons mother, Karma Lund. They were gone five days. Sherry Kay Rasmussen, Salt Lake, spent five days over Thanksgiving with her family. Dr. Norman and Patricia Bells drove to Phoenix, where they visited Patricias oldest daughter, Rhonda Drake; her mother, Ruby Price, Laurel, Mississippi; and her daughter, Lisa, and husband and two children from England. The fondly enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidayi together. Sunday, Arden and Winnie Evans reported their mission. They served in the Virginia RoanokeWisst Virginia Charleston Mission (the mission boundaries were changed wMle they were there to indude both missions). Family members for this traveling from occasion were Wilford and Louise Evans and cMldren, of Sandy; Baird and Allyson Evans and cMldren, Bountiful; Paul and Card Sylvester and children, Vernal; and Ronald and Peggy Evans and cMldren, Ioka. After church, the family group was invited to Fred and Angie Evans home for dinner and visiting. Friday, November 27, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Fulton (the former Betty Ruth Thompson), Rochester, Minnesota, visited in the area. Betty Ruth said she was thrilled to see and go through her old home and reminisce of her cMldhood and youth. They were on their way to visit one of her daughters and her brother, Gary, in Arizona. Vivian Freston drove her son, Lyle, to Salt Lake for Ms doctor appointment Monday. Lyle is mending but not nearly fast enough to suit him, he says. Amber Dawn, daughter of Dean and Cindie Gilbert, had her tonsils removed Monday, November 30, at the Duchesne County Hospital. her R.G. and Bonnie Ross took mother, Ida Frandsen, to Price to the home of Bonnies brother and wife, Joel and Kerry Frandsen. They all had an early Thanksgiving. Ida later returned to her home in Elsinore. Bonnie and R.G. Ross traveled to Spanish Fork to help her aunt, Fay Detro, celebrate her 80th birthday. Many homes in "The Flat" were filled with hustle and happiness as friends and family came to share Thanksgiving food and ftin. Some traveled away to eqjoy the same things outside our area. Clark and Ada Lusty and David and Alecia Evans and their cMldren went to Vernal, where they celebrated Thanksgiving with the Lais Horrocks family. Ailo and Iola Richens spent Thanksgiving with some of their cMldren at the hone of daughter, Sheranna Davis, in Myton. Gwen Theener and cMldren traveled to Mt Home, Idaho, to spend Thanksgiving with husband and father, Ronald Theener, at the home of his brother. Ronald presently is employed in that area. Arta Ross spent Thanksgiving in Neda with her daughter and George and Maijie Houston, and fondly. She left Friday for Salt Lake, where she spent the weekend with her sister, Cleo Richardson. Ted and Naomi Baldwin said they enjoyed having their children, Ken and Mariaka, and baby grandson, Rick and Anita and her friend, Matt Beam, for Thanksgiving and the weekend. Family members visiting with Evelyn Mullins, son Tom Mullins, and Mildred Gilbert were Brent and Linda Mullins and children, Tooele; MarLayne Sinclair and daughters and Martha Gilbert, out-of-to- son-in-la- OBSERVED WARNING SIGNS. Provo. Visiting at the home of Fred and Angie Evans for Thanksgiving were daughter, Karen, and her husband, Ray Greenlea and their little son, Dustin. Also experiencing this time were their college cMldren with roommates from Minnesota and California. Daughter, AliBon, Provo, also was home. Glen and Vanette Ross had Ned and Devona Ross and family at their home for Thanksgiving. If you have chest pain lasting two minutes or more; see a ooctor. $ American Heart Association e 1982, Amarican Haart AMoeWion ' RSI continued from psge 9 future campground and private use," said Bolton. "This is a great activity as it provides work far everybody." The "can do" crew comprised of Shaun Oaks, Jim Adams, and Norman Hansen also participates in the construction and mainte- nance of the RSI buildings. They help with community events, service projects, rock hauling, yard work, janitorial projects, and maintenance of RSI vehicles. Bolton said that many individuals are presently employed at various businesses and locations throughout the Uintah Basin but RSI is always searching for new projects and job opportunities. "You cant be everything to everybody, but we can sure try. If they prospective employers have a job for our people, then we have someone to do the job," said Bolton. Mrs. Underwood complimented the trainers at RSI. "The trainers go to a lot of trouble to help the workers get the job done right. Each trainer is very helpful in assisting the workers to do a good job. Once they learn what they are supposed to do, they are excellent workers." Along with the other jab sites mentioned, RSI individuals are presently employed and working at the Vocational Center, hospital, and Pennzoil Oil Currently, six individuals are working at Arns Wood Shop in Vernal sanding cut wood pieces that are assembled into different items. Anyone interested in learning more about placing qualified individuals in this RSI program can contact case managers Jeny U1 selling or Jim Holifidd at the Roosevelt or Vernal offices. "People who hire them will receive ten fold in return," said Shaune Underwood. "They have a lot of love for you. They great'" n 'V . 72 214440 Steve Pehrson Family Medici neE.R. Dr. Kathleen Gallaway NPPediatrtca Gary Tears PAFamHy Practice v s Dr. Kent Smith Internal MedldneE.R. Charles Hare PAFamHy Practice r 11 s 'V ,' H i |