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Show SitSKmWM 7 Pace 2 - October 1 . 1996 viii;.!;..,!: I : mmMwtmrmmtiffim T -- , :i ! : III! :!.l ii ! i Hi I, M ; n i : i I Uintah Basin Standard fllrnihmminsdm t . '"I I i'.l 'I,! j ' ' j l.l j'i i . i Save the Westr Guest Editorial By Greg Richens from a life closely tied to the land, especially us lives of spend our Many fighting those who live in the East. change because we see it as bad. Our waist The Clinton Administration has recentlines advance, our hair lines retreat, our ly gone to great lengths to expand the so community expands, and our older family members passaway. Change seems to threatcalled War on the West By using a provision out of the old 1900s Antiquities Act en our sense of security and consistency and and Bill Clinton literally stole 1.7 million acres our comfort personal safety challenges conin zones. However, from Utah citizens and Utah school children nature, the only when he created what he calls a National stant is change. Park on the Kaiparowits Plateau. This has There are some, however, who purport one of the largest coal deposits in the United the radical idea that change in nature and States and ironically has some of the most our earthly environment is the fault of man and that all negative change in nature is a environmentally clean coal in the world. School Trust Lands reside in this new park result of man's evil intentions. From Life and future mineral value for Utah schools magazine reporting that we will all have to has been estimated to be worth over a billion wear gas masks by 1980 because of air the Bill Clinton worked in secret and hole dollars. ozone scare to enlarging pollution; took that away with one stroke of his pen, (the authoritative journal Science is now that the is without even one congressional hearing, ozone showing signifreporting icant signs of recovery), it doesnt really public meeting, scientific analysis, or even a courtesy call to our Governor. make any difference as long as enviro-radicahave a crisis to push. Watch out for what is coming next better consider this: it took two in After West the a lengthy public process of inventoryare Many people living good years to get to this point. To redraft stewards of the land because they undering Utahs public lands for wilderness desthe legislation and hold a third referendum would take at least two stand the importance of its sustenance and ignation that included many thousands of more years. The sheep industry hours of public and governmental involvelife giving characteristics. They take pride does not have enough funding to in the environment and have a great apprecontinue promotions through this ment, Bill Clinton is not satisfied. Secretary time period. ciation for nature. They believe people are of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, is disregardTiie bottom line is that we an integral part of the environmental equacannot afford to lose the checkoff. ing the original wilderness inventory and We stand to lose too much - our tion and do not support the silly notion that Utahs sending his own team to national organization, product lands. He is not allowing the public of Utah, humans are an artificial component. This recognition, and established markets for American lamb and wool. means that humans and the environment nor any of Utahs elected,officials to particA "yes vote cm October 1, says can coexist and that the concept of scientifipate this time. Bruce Babbitt has gone on that we are willing to invest in our record as saying he will destroy his enefuture, and the future of generations ic, multiple use of our lands is a rational and to come. If the proposed checkoff mies and you can rest assured that citizens beneficial approach to that coexistence. passes, it will almost double the in Utah will again be completely bludMan can actually play a significant reamount of money currently spent on lamb and wool promotion, in As role from the nature. geoned away public process. managing demptive Through education and research, to almost one of my colleagues said about a person free markets and technology, man is not $14 million annually. Its exciting to think of how much progress and enviis but essential who a make of to the to, willing mockery incompatible with, impact could be made with this democratic process, they are neither honronmental health. amount of investment. and Vote "yes" on October-orable, nor gentleman. Today, more than ever before, the pubwins. everyone lic demands a voice in the decision making Greg Richens is the executive director cf Paul L. Frischkneckl . with the Uintah Basin Association cf Govern- - --V; to process respect community, govern-nr i "' nii TneritVnature.and more. Unfortunately, we ' ' ments and a member of The National Coa- Orton duped again, lition for Public Lands and Natural are now at the point where the majority of this time on monument Americans are several generations removed ls -- i Residents comment on sewer lagoon odor EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah and Standard welcomes encourages opinions from readers int he form of letters to the editor. Letters may be utilized to express opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding or individual of an service organization, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letters may not be used to replace Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors, participants or contributors to a particular event or purpose. LETTERS MUST CONTAIN 400 wnnns nu less BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY. SIGNED, AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND THE OF NUMBER PHONE AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withould a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive, and to edit letters. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S. 200 E, 84066 Roosevelt, Utah, by the deadline (normally published Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Buin Standard. Bum Dear Editor In reference to the article "Are sewer lagoons cause of odor bothering those nearby" in the September 14, 1996 issue of the Standard wed like to make a few corrections and additions. Jean Dietz, Wes and Sharon Ross, Sid Scholes, and Dannelle Betts, as well as Lila Rich were present at the Roosevelt City council meeting on Sept. 17, 1996 acting as representatives of the other residence of the Independence area, south and east of the Roosevelt sewer lagoons located southeast of Roosevelt City in Ballard. The article states that the smell happens for three months in the siring, but it also occurs through the summer months as well as the spring. Weve complained for three summers now. The fust summer we collected 33 signatures on a petition as a sampling of those bothered by the stench. A copy of the petition was given to Roosevelt City. Mr. Ross, having previous Periodical potUfe paid at Roosevch and Duchesne, Utah (USPS 646-90Published weekly at 268 S. 200 E. Roosevelt. 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DUCHESNE - Orinda Geh Subscription Rates: and Send to: I Uintah Basin Standard I 268 S. 200 E. J Clip Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 In the Uintah Basin I Yr. $20 2 Yr. $32 I Out of the Uintah Basin I l Yr. $32 2 Yr. $52 1 experience as manager of the city of Los Angeles sewer plant in California, mentioned some ideas on how to control the smell. Also he enlisted the help of another experienced gentleman to bring Roosevelt ideas on how to fix this terrible problem. For most of those who deal with this problem there doesn't seem to be any marshes up wind or near enough to cause the problem and no one we've talked to has smelled the small marsh, that we believe was refereed to, when passing beside iL Many of us have lived here long before the sewer lagoons were put in and would once more like to be able to count on sweet smelling country air. We wonder why Roosevelt City chose this location fra1 the sewer lagoons instead of putting them west of their city. Thank You, Jean Dietz Lila Rich Carol Scholes Remember - I I I the Clinton denied that Clinton was going to announce a national monument and even a week before the announcement, Orton held a press conference and stated that the Administration had assured him there would be no monument Either Ortons fellow Democrats (Clinton) lied to him or he knew about it and lied to us; acting surprised when it was announced. I suggest we give Orton the benefit of the doubt and assume he was lied to by the Clinton Administration. However, if that is the case, why would he believe that Clinton would really give Utah any concessions now as Orton claims he did. If he lied to Orton once about the national monument, how would Orton know now that Clinton is telling him the truth? How crane Clinton didnt announce these concessions himself? You and I both know the answer to that question. The environmentalists would be on him in a flash and Ire would then have to give them major concessions also, because he wouldn't want to lose their vote. Of course he could lie to them just as easily. Personally, I dont believe most of these concessions will ever happen. If it did, this would be the most unusual and different national monument in the country. I think Bill Orton has been DUPED qgain. Albert Collolzi Administration Yes vote will aid sheep industry v" Uintah Basin Standard Inc. f Dear Editor You would think that Bill Orton would have learned his lesson after being lied to for a week or so before Clinton announced the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Dear Editor, With the second sheep checkoff vote just around the comer, I felt it necessary to separate fact from fiction. Most producers in my area support the checkoff because theyve taken the time to read the material and ask questions of the right people. But for those who havent this is what they probably dont know: If the checkoff does not pass, FHA the U.S. sheep industry will be the that voted only major commodity not to support itself with checkoff monies, industries that have self-hecotton, programs in place pork, beef and dairy to name a few Dear Editor -- - did so because they believe in As a native of Ogden, a the power of promotion. frequent visitor to the Beehive I have heard several arguments State where my children, parents, against the proposed checkoff -t- and live and as someone hat the board is too large, that one currently involved in housing segment wont have to pay in as issues, I have watched home prices much as others, that promotion can in Utah soar over the last few years be done on a state or regional - up 14 percent for an average basis, etc. home last year alone. I served in the U.S. House of Granted, the proposed plan is , not pcrfecL But dont forget that , Representatives fra1 eight years. It each segment of the industry was ; troubles me to see some of my asked to sit at the table when the former colleagues trying to take initial legislation was drafted. away the most important, . It's time to face the facts; its homeowners tool we have - The too late to change the legislation. . Federal Housing Administration Those who are lobbying to vote (FHA) mortgage loan program. The down ihe proposed referendum had Majority Leader of the House, in. program backed by Orton is - beneficial to Utah lp in-la- . Utah recently to raise money tor Chris Cannon, and others have supported legislation to" eliminate FHA. Why is this a problem for Utah and why is it so important that we have someone like Congressman Bill Orton, my longtime friend from Ogden, fighting this attempt? According to recent data, Provo the ninth least has become affordable homebuyers market in the country. Salt Lake City is the 21st least affordable. For many young Utah families, like my kids, the increase in home prices is causing a corresponding increase in the required down paymenL Its baffling to me to see support fra elimination of FHA being promoted in Congress. Im not sure why a Utah candidate would align himself with someone trying to kill a program that helps so many Utahns. Its especially hard to understand when you consider that FHA actually makes money for the federal government and has, never cost taxpayers- - a dime;. As-- r member of rhe'itifhiential House Banking and Budget committees. Bill Orton has argued forcefully that FHA must be preserved. He has succeeded in enacting a number of proposals to make FHA more effective. He has succeeded in lower FHA costs, which will be passed along to home borrowers in the form of lower closing costs. He also succeeded in passing his proposal to simplify the overlay complex FHA down payment formula. As spiraling home prices put the dream of homeowners out of reach for many young families, we need someone in Congress that will fight for the raw program which plays the most critical role in helping these families. We need to keep Bill Orton in Congress. Richard H. Stallings Pocatello, Idaho Possible change in Ute Constitution is discussed Dear Editor I have been requested by tribal members to place this letter to the superintendent David Allison in your paper fra1 informational purposes. After receiving numerous complaints from concerned tribal members on how their tribal government is operating, I have decided to write you the following letter. The reason for their concern is partly to do with the economic conditions on our reservation. At . least 75 of the tribal membership are without jobs and have no way of providing for their families due to poor leadership (Business Committee). One of their biggest concerns is the use of the tribal water settlement funds, which at present is being used in a political manor where a select few, such as the fish and game department are the only ones that are using these funds for the welfare of their families while tire rest go withouL It makes no difference . if these funds are authorized under the 505 section which is earmarked for specific projects and not for the Business committee to use administratively. Therefore I have been requested to get from your office, a position concerning the following question. What is the procedure that the BJ.A. requires in order to amend a part of the Ute Tribes Constitution in regards to the governing body itself (Business Committee)? In other words the people want to change the Business Committee V V i structure. For example it m bed) suggested that we only have three council members elec led by the membership (by all tribal members regardless of band affiliation. Another suggestion is to completely do away with the Business Committee and put in their place all eligible voters as the governing body such as the Crow Tribe in Montana has done. To make a long story short, they are interested ui some other form of representation. Please be advised that ihe Ute Tribe Constitution was amended on at least two previous occasions. One was concerning the enrollment and the other changing the dale of the general council meeting, both of these were done by referendum vote of the membership. Please advise me on the necessary procedure step by step, from start to finish, so that the membership will have a clear understanding of what is needed to complete this process. Your immediate response will be appreciated by the concerned tribal members. Thank You, Stewart Pike Mistaken Identity Dear Editor In regards to the letter written There is more than one Karen Price in Vernal I am Karen Price, my husband is Dale Price, I am a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Aspen Brook in Vernal, and I did not write the letter. Karen D. Price. Orton introduces national monument legislation Rep. Bill Orton introduced legislation last week that would revoke a Presidents authority to unilaterally establish a National Monument. The Orton proposal would limit a President's authority to temporarily designate a National Monument for 180 days. Most importantly, if a majority in both Houses of Congress fails to formally approve the Presidents recommendations, the Monument designation would automatically lapse at the end of 180 days. "This legislation is intended to put a stop to the kind of arbitrary and unilateral actions taken by President Clinton last week," Orton stated. "My legislation would effectively put a strong check and balance in a process that is clearly lacking any kind of rational. (D-U- T) mm oversight We cannot continue to allow people from y, who may have never set foot in Utah, to make decisions effecting us without any kind of. Congressional oversight," Orton continued. Rep. Ortons legislation would still allow the President of the United States to declare a National Monument, but only On a temporary basis-f- or no longer than 180 days without specific Congressional approval. Rep. Orton believes a President of the United States should still have the authority to declare a National Monument on a temporary basis in instances where there is an immediate threat to a specific resource or historical structure. inside-the-bdtwa- ; |