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Show V 1 V i OPINION n Uintah Basin Standard f! ,? vuftwaawtf. wm$mm 5 Something to Think About on Earth Day Michaels. Berliner, Ph D. it Earth Day approaches, and wi th it a gra vc danger faces mankind. Hie danger is not from acid rain, global wanning, smog, or the logging of rain forests, ascnvironmcntalists would have us believe. The danger to mankind is from environmentalism. The fundamental goal of environmental ists is notclean airand clean water; rather it is the something. I he expressed goal ofenvironmentalism is to prevent man from changing his environment, from intrudingon nature. That is why environIntrusion mental ism is fundamentally is necessary for human survival. Onlyby intrusion can man avoid pestilence and famine. Only by intrusion can man control his life and anti-ma- n. demolitionoftcchnologicalindustrial civilization. Their goal is not the advancement of human health, human happiness, and human li fe; rather it is a subhuman world where nature is worshipped like the totem of some project tlK'cnvin)nmcnt,iftymviroimjcntanemeans of man the external material conditions of human life. Intrusion is a requirement ofhuman nature. But in the environmentalists paean to Nature, human nature is omitted. For the environmentalists, the natural world is a world without man. Man has no legitimate needs, but trees, ponds and bacteria somehow do. To save mankind from environmentalism, whats needed is not the appeasing, compro- They inhibit or prohibit the development of Alaskanoil,on'shoredrilling,nuclcar power and every other practical formofenergy. I lousing, commerce, andjobs are sacrificed to spotted owls and snail darters. Medical research is sacrificed to the rights" of mice. Logging is sacrificed to the rights"oftrees. Nature, they insist, has "intrinsic value, to be revered for its own sake, irrespective of any benefit toman. As a consequence, man is to be prohibited from usingnatureforhisown ends. Since nature supposedly has value and goodness in itself, any human aaction which changes the environment is necessarily immoral. Of course, environmentalists invoke the doctrine of intrinsic value not against wolves that eat sheep or beavers that gnaw trees; they invoke published deadline (normally Thursdays at 5:00 p.m .) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. Help us stop school violence ft Dear Editor, In writing, my hope ia that we will all unite in taking action to bring peace to our communities. I, like you, nave Been the effects of a world at unrest. We have seen wars, hatred and much death. This death is not only upon foreign lands, butalso right in our schools and homes. On April 29, 1999, the tragedy of Columbine High School occurred. On March 6, 200 1 , almost two years later, we had TN goals. Intrusion improves long-ran- ge tire surroundings primilivereligion. In a nation founded on the pioneer spirit, they have made development an evil word. EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah Batin Standard welcomes and encourages opinions from readers in the form of letters to the editor. Letters may be utilised to express"' opinions or comments, to highlight outstanding service ofan individual or organisation, 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 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY. SIGNED. AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to edit letters and to withhold a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah, 84066 by the only against man, only when man wants Special thanks to card givers mising approachofthose who urgeabalance Dear Editor, I, Orinda Gee went out to put some let ten in our mail boxsndit was clear foil of cards that someone had left. I was thrilled to death because I use about 30 cards a month. We go to the care center twice a month and I mail five cards a month from the Bridge land ward Relief Society and we have friends in two other care centers, so anyway, I would like to thank whoever left them. between the needs ofman and the needs of the environment. To save mankind requires die wholesale rejection ofenvironmentalism as hatred of science, technology, progress, and human li fe. To save mankind requires the return to a philosophy ofreason and individualism, a philosophy which makes life on earth possible. Berliner is the former executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute. another horror in a school in Santee, California. This shows that we have done nothing to change the hearts and minds of the students to make sure this docs not occur again. Unless we get to the cause of these tragedies, unless we stop trying to put a band-aion the symptoms of a sick society, we will continue to mourn without hope of change. My hope is that you will see there is a Peaceful Solution and a positive way to change the way our society is heading. On February the Third d 23-2- 6, Global Conference on Peace was hosted by The House of Yah we h in Abilene, Texas. It was by Dr. Yisrayl Hawkins, from Abilene and Dr. Oryema Johnson from Canada. There were 16countries represented there, including men and women from China, Russia, Israel and Nigeria, to name just a few. Representatives from various peace organizations across the United States were also in attendance. Though the people came from many nations, the problems all stemmed from the main cause: a lack of education in the laws of moral principles. It was speed upon by all, that with proper education, starting at a very young age, all forma of the negative effects that we see in modern day society would be eliminated. The only way to stop hateand killing is through education, taught through the laws in the Peaceful Solution, said the representative from Israel. The representative from Armenia totally agreed with this statement These two men have seen the devastating effects of their countries at war, because only war is taught there. Now they will be taking back with them hope, through the teaching of the Peaceful Solution. What is the Peaceful Solution? The Peaceful Solution isasetof moral principles that can be taught to all people. Everyone who is taughtland practices The Peaceful Solution i will Hansen's stand on clubhouse was right Text. requested Periodical postage paid a Roosevelt and Duchesne, Utah (I ISPS 646-90Published weekly 268 S. 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utidi 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Uintah Basin Standard 268 S 200 E.. Roosevelt. Utdi 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 8 00 a m In 100 p ni. Monday, 9:00 a m. In 5:00 p.m Tuesday thru Friday. Phone Fax: 722-41DEADLINES: For all Nes, tergal Notices, Clarsifieds Advertising, the Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. PI RUSHER: Craig Ashby EDITOR: Lelee E. Whiting ADVEK USING: Michelle Roberts OFFICE MANAGER: Bonnie Parrish PRODUCTION: Writers, Aldon Radicle, Katie Nelson, Therein Momll Production; Colette Ashby, Andrea Harper, Amanda Jenkins, Kim Marks and Phyllis Fowler a a a CORRESPONDENTS: ! Get up to $50 back on select In the Uintah Basin 1 Yr.$24-2Yr.$- .1 Out of the Uintah Basin I 1 Yr.S36-2Yr.S- 56 I I Name Address. City 37 7.ip4 Cash nr Check only, Sorrv So ('h.iry.', I imum youre welcome. Roosevelt Police Chief Cecil Gurr Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Stan Bench Duchesne County Sheriff Ralph Stansfleld Roosevelt Fire Department ChiefLee Q t When you IJJoEies PAINT & GLASS 140 E 100 N Roosevelt, UT 435-722-39- '- 26 V tklNT PfAlPI hear the crash, think ofJones Paint A Glass ' AwUipfc && Awatobfiottage. the churches. At the meeting one lady called swimming a summer sport. That's the point to have year round swimming. What is golf ifit isnt a summer sport. I agree with John Gale and Beverly Hansen. She is the best council member we have. She isnt a yea person if she doesn't think it is right. There are things that are more important tlian golf. Like the road down at the cemetery. It is a muddy mess whenitstorms or they sprinkle. Hall told me they were going to fix it. Black top would be nice on it, like that by Stewarts. Hike the manager sayingwe might get 300 people at a time. The golf pro statement that New York businesses were saying (you have the best kept secret in the State of Utah) sounds like the phrase tho city's been using. If the city should be as dedicated In bringing a chain store here. Its pretty bad when you have to go to Vernal to shop. Duchesne County needs a store to serve all the commu- nities instead of sending your tax dollars to Uintah County Well, well have thia expensive clubhouse if we don't havo anything else. Verda Wilcken City changes hours for summer Beginning May 1, tlie Roosevelt dty offices will be open from 7:30 a. m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and then will be closed on Fridays. Residents will still be able to obtain services ifan emergency arises. The new hours will be in effect until the end of August Defensive driving course offered The Utah Safety Council ia now r Defensive Drivofferings ing Comae for people in the Vernal four-hou- citizen's concerns area. The class will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Workforce Service m Vernal. The four-hocourse consists of clasBroominatructiouand focuses on accident prevention, driving confidence, awareness of hazards and improving driving skilla. Driver who successfully complete reducthe course receive a tion from their Utah driving record, Dear Editor: I read the Parks letter and I agree with her. If shecan get them straightened out. Id iike her to take on Roosevelt City for me. They do nothing for anyone if it isnt on their golf agenda. Ive tried dividuala may qualify! after completing the course. Regis trat ion is $25per peragn. To register, or for additional informa-- 1 ion, please contact the Utah Safety 0 Council at ext 305 or ext 305. Rockwnod EMS Coordinator Randy Bertola Fuller OBrien Interior or Exterior paint miaimwi 2 filloa purchase Clip and Send to: Uintah Basin Standard 265 S. 200 E. Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 Law enforcement low-inter- ROOSEVELT Subscription Rates: neighbor has two tall ones by my back fence, as many foil on myyard as hers. That's okay, it is to be expected you dean up and have it over. This golf course tree ia another story. Ive lived here ten years each year it gets worse. I talked to the mayor and the dty manager, they need the tree. There is several by it I eeen in the paper about the dub house putting all that money up there ia wrongwhen the dty needs so may other things. When they built the large senior center that was to be for meetings and receptions, whats wrong with using it, the Moon Lake parents give your dome afresh new tooh this spring . - Teresa Harmslon 722-2SIALTAMONT - . BLUEBELL - Shana 454-397HANNA - Tracy Roberts 848-541Ixe Loe-lschLAPOINT MONTWELL - Nola Nelson 353-454- 4; Marlene McClure 247-2J7- 5, MYTON - ; TRIDI LL; NF.OLA - Mondi Taylor 353-475- 3. WIIITEROCKS; DUCHESNE -Orinda Gee 738-263- The greens superintendent said it wouldnt do any good to remove the tree because in his words we have so many other cottonwoods that do blow on my lawn. He is so wrong. The other trees drop their leaves on the golf course this trees leaves have to be blasted off. How strange he hasnt I have leaves on my noticed that lawn and gather them in the fall. My Barbara A. Smith I hesitated to write about the golf course clubhouse issue since 1 dont DaarEdjtor, v. i nr . live in the city and cant even vote on issues that impact Roosevelt. HowThe letter to the editor from the Richman family in last week's Stanever, I decided to congratulate Beverly Hansen for taking dard has prompted this response a stand on this particular matter. with a few thoughts. First, we symOn page 21 ofthis weeks newspapathize with the Richmans because per, an article headlined Uintah of the injuries to their son and the Basin projects receive CIB fonding hardship that has caused them. Anydescribes the purpose ofthe Commuone who has been involved in a serinity Impact Board as helping state ous trafficcrash, even if they are only and local agencies and entities that a good friendorfomily member, know are, or may be, directly or indirectly how traumatic it is. It's obvious that Mr. and Mrs. Richman love their son impacted by mineral resource development or nearby federal lands and very much and are concerned about the exclusion of those lands from the his welfare. local tax base. The board provides However, this was not an acciassistance through grants and dent. It was caused by an individual loans for the planning, conunder the influence of alcohol with struction, and maintenance ofpublic illegal drugs in his possession and facilities. The fonds also help comaccording to witnesses, was traveling munity agencies provide public ser- for too fast for the existing condivices. I have served on that board, tions. All of these are criminal ofand have seen many grants and loans fenses for which he was arrested. It ia a rule that a copy of the approved for Are and police protection, juvenile detention facilities, citation has to go with the person municipal water projects, and the under the Implied Consent Law like. I fail to see how a golf course whether they are conscious or not. clubhouse foils within the purview of There were several law enforcethe purposes ofthe CIB. ment officers who responded quickly Furthermore, one can build a to assist him as well as fire department and emergency medical permighty nice home for $ 100,000, complete with plumbing, electricity, a sonnel. They provided the beet care kitchen, etc. It is difficult for me to possible for the Richmans ion and imagine how an adequate golf course should be commended for their efclubhouse must cost six times that forts. amount! As tothe improved facilitys It took a substantial amount of resources to aid Max Richman in his bringing money in to Roosevelt, time of need. Our mission in law enforcement ia public safety and to help where ever we can. It ia not just enforcement of laws. Max Richman could have easily had a head-o- n collision with other people involved. It is too bad that it is always someone else's fault. At no time was any medical treatment delayed because oflaw enforcement. There was only sincere, professional treatment shown by the officers, EMTs and fire department personnel, as well as the hospital staff and doctors. Mr. and Mrs. Richman wrote about how insensitive the officers were toward their son. We think he received the best care possible. By the way, for several years to get them to take care of that big old cottonwood tree on the golf course right by the fence. Last year my neighbor came over with a slip to sign and she took them to the city. What did we get? A nice letter from the citv saying they need the tree. Coun-cilwom- Utah information Dear Editor, Each member in our class is working on a project called the Parade of States. We are responsible forgathering as much information as possible, in order to help sell the State. I have choeen your state, Utah, for my presentation . If any ofyour readers would help me out by sending me pictures,poetcards,orperhapsaused license plate, travel brochures, facts, products,etc.,fromyourstate,Iwould greatly appreciate it! Please send all the information and items to the address above. Thank you for any help you cani give me. Sincerely Kelly Hood Wilkerson Elementary School P.OBoxAP-- 1 Wilkerson, WA 98396 ben-efitfro- m 1 Yisrayl Hawkins is also available for interviews. You have the opportunity and the responsibility to do something to make a change. Respectfully, Gabriel Tirado- - ' how many businesses actually the event? Considering that particular argument, is it hopelessly naive for me to suggest that those who live in the vicinity of the golf course, who actually use the golf course, and who stand to benefit from whatever money golfers may spend in Roosevelt, consider forming a corporation, building the club house, and reaping the profits as they materialize? It ia unlikely that the CIB and income from the golf cou rse will cover the entire cost, leaving at least some ofit to be borne by taxpayers, many of whom will never in their lifetime set foot on a go Ifcourse. ..anywhere. I certainly have nothing against golf.. .1 ve tried it myself. But I do feel a certain measure of concern for Roosevelt taxpayers and for the raison dfitre of the Community Impact Board. response to concerned Dear Editor, Texas or 79604; Infopeacefulsolution.com and request the Peaceftil Solution program which was offered at the Third Globil Conference onPcace in Abilene, Thank you Orinda Gee greatly benefit from these principles. I urge you to obtain and conoider this information. Free samples of this program are being offered, to receive your free copy, call or write to The Peaceftil Solution, P.0 Box 2442, Abilene, Uintah Basin Standard Inc. t ' whenagolftournamentisheld here, Roosevelt isn't responding to 60-poi- nt oncedurir 1 262-540- (poor |