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Show r nFimiyNiMPiit)yiW HP 2A The Summit County Bee urNn-v- oy n,y,iM' ww wr4'4uwywwyni4iuirrifwwwNriffiir Friday, October 21 ,1988 As EDITORIAL PAGE THE nf Summit County Bee (UPSf 66820) b puMfhed weekly (or $12J)0 per year in Sum mb County and $18.00 per year by Wave PubSthtng, Inc., (75 Weft 100 South, Hefaer Cky, UT 84032. POSTMASTER: Send ad dma changes to: The Summit County Bee, CMMfle. Utah 04017. I See It Letters to the Editor , Top of the News The BEE Readers Views POSTAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 525640 Dedicated to Serving Summit County RICHARD M. AND SUSAN F. BUYS Letters Publishers Shirley B. Phelps, EdRorCoaMlle Office Manager Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Dawn Mathlesen, North Summit Area Reporter, Bessie Russell, Kamas Office Manager Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9--4 Edle Mills, South Summit Reporter, 1 Amy Cowley 336-550- 1, 9-- 4 is a column for the pubCc to voice their opinion. Letters to the EdHor must be submitted prior to Tuesday noon, and must bear the signature, ful name and address. Names must be printed on letters but may be withheld for security reasons. Writers are Embed one letter in two weeks. Please no endorsement letters. Preference nriS be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters, permitting use of writer's name. Al letters subject to condensation. Mai to: EDITOR, Bos 7, CoahriBe, UTAH 84017. letten lo the Editor, 336-294- 1 783-438- 7, 783-240- 9 Top of the News 783-461- As I See It by Shirley with trucks in trailers, RV's and most anything else campers, People with wheels, have been streaming up the canyons, all with the hope of bagging a deer, or at least that is the excuse for these annual outings. It isn't hard to spot these hunters. This time of year the fashion trend is definitely hunting caps, vests and coats and heavy hunting shoes or boots and a slicker if you really want to be prepared. And the proper and fashionable color is, of course, orange or a reasonable substitute. What is there about hunting that attracts people? Why do men and women brave rain and cold to huddle in a cramped tent of duck blind? Why do they plod through snowy forests to shiver on a deer stand or walk miles to flush quail or rabbits along fence rows? Hunting means different things to people. For many, it offers a welcome change from their normal routine. For others, it's an opportunity to test shooting skills at different targets. Most hunters, however, go afield for the same basic reason that attracts bikers, hikers and campers. They enjoy nature and become part of the great outdoors. Properly using their outdoor knowledge gives greater satisfaction to hunters than merely bagging a bird or downing a deer. Without the constant testing and challenge, there would be no learning, no understanding. Only by adapting the skills of a hunter can the average birder or hiker ever hope to see a wild turkey. The hunter is more than a part of America's history; he is part of its ecology, its life, as well. In the last few years different wildlife has either wandered into our County or has been transplanted. A few years ago, we had fox dens a short distance from our home. Elk and moose, though not so plentiful as deer, are seen regularly. Last summer, a bear was in the field below our house and last week, a mountain goat captured in a neighbor's barn. The pesky little raccoon seems to enjoy some of the gardens in Summit County. Of course, the deer, mountain lions, rabbits and huntable birds seem to be plentiful as always. Is there even one day in the year when it is not the season for some type of hunt? It seems hunting brings out the best or worse in everyone. The sheer enjoyment of the open mountains; the dean fresh air, the relatively remote campgrounds can bring us a little closer to being the kind of person we would hope to be or it may promote the ugly side since we arc away from family, friends and neighbors and we think no one will see or know this sinister side. Though we may welcome the hunters and appreciate their help in keeping the population down of the wildlife, so we are not overrun, we d don't appreciate cut fences, travel, dirty campgrounds, drinking and hunting, illegal hunting and poaching. We cannot tolerate target shooting of buildings and other private property, rustling, killing liveoff-roa- stock and trespassing on posted ground. Many people may consider rural citizens as country bumpkins or yokel locals, but we are smart enough to know our rights and expect law during everyone to obey the laws of the lands, especially the no-fithis dry year. re Just Thoughts From Bessie's Collection Have you ever noticed how a minute contains 60 seconds unless it is preceded by "just a?" True Confessor-Profess- Hazel T. or Marriott "You must attend this class each day, for absence is a grade depressor. When report cards come, you'll find that I am an absent-minde- d professor." Process To Be Applied To High Uintas Wilderness LAC ' : ; The Ashley and Wasatch-Cach- e National Forests are beginning to apply the "Limits of Acceptable Change" or LAC process to aid in managing : : ' ; the High Uintas Wilderness (HUW). The LAC process is a nine step decision making tool, which estab-- : lishes acceptable and appropriate resource and social conditions that should exist in a particular wildcr-- -. ness. It reformulates the carrying capacity concept from that of how much human or animal use an area can tolerate to one where the primary emphasis is on the condition desired in the area from both a resource and social perspective. It is an approach to maintaining or restoring the naturalness and solitude qualities of the wilderness by deciding how much change will be allowed to occur and whore, rather than by attempting to prevent huma- n-induced change. The nine steps in the process are: Dear Editor. I must reply to a scathing My View article by Glen Parker Davis. Mr. Davis took a packet the PTA had prepared for PTA leaders throughout die state and proceeded to tear it apart limb by limb. He began by accusing PTA of being covert and subversive... "catchy" words. However, he badly misused both words. Covert means "hidden, concealed, disguised." The PTA packet was anything but covert. It was mailed to more than 730 PTA leaders statewide also, shared with every organization and agency working with PTA on the tax initiatives, as well as the media. Furthermore, PTA's position on the tax initiatives is certainly not a secret. PTA has been saying that education needed more money for the last five years. In 1983, our members came to State PTA leaders asking for a way to secure more money for education. These PTA members brought a resolution entitled, "Tax Increase For Education" to the State PTA Convention in April, 1986. The resolution was passed overwhelmingly by 2,300 voting delegates representing local PTAs throughout the state. Because PTA is a "private" non- profit volunteer organization gov--, erned by bylaws, a resolutiqn passed by our members becomes our "official" position for the next four years. The PTA was active in lobbying for the tax increase in the 1987 legislative session, and we cosponsored the governor's ALERT programs in the latter part of 1986. That effort was not much different than this "organized effort. Yes, we are organized and our efforts are well --orchestrated, but that is not illegal nor immoral. It is just plain good planning. The PTA is a strong supporter of public education, but PTA's main reason for existence is as an advocate for the children. We will not apologize for being efficient. PTA is not obliged to educate the populace mi every issue, only issues we believe will affect the children in Utah. The PTA is bound by the resolutions passed at state conventions. We cannot change that position by "debating" the issue in each local PTA meeting, because that is not the process outlined in our bylaws. The PTA is responsible to its membership to inform them on "PTA positions," not debate them. The word subversive means "plots or actions designed to overthrow a government or entity." Who docs Mr. and social conditions. 4. Inventory existing resource and social conditions. 3. Specify standards for resource Davis think 9. Implement is overthrowing? Yes, we told administrators lo use different scenarios, for a very good reason. We do not want parents lulled into thinking their child and social indicators for each opportunity class. 6. Identify alternative opportunity class allocations reflecting area issues and concerns and existing resource and social conditions. 7. Identify management actions for each alternative. 8. Evaluation and selection of a preferred alternative. PTA Remember To Pay Your. Subscription won't be affected by the cuts in funding. If parents do not have children in kindergarten, they will say "cut kindergarten." But we have no guarantee where cuts will be made should any of the tax initiatives pass. Legislators and school board would make those agonizing decisions. Parents need lo understand the cuts could come in many programs and parents can be certain the cuts would be deep. All students would be affected. Yes, PTA asked that secmidary students be offered extra credit for attendance at "Meet The Candidate NeighNights" or "Issue-Orientborhood Meetings," just as we have for many years. What we said was that if extra credit was also offered to students for their parent's attendance at those meetings, that no student should have his grades affected if his parents cannot or will not attend. Asking secondary students to attend public meetings for extra credit is no worse than asking that they read the newspaper to report on current events in class. Yes, students can carry home PTA literature. And parents may choose not to read any of it The PTA owes its very existence to concerned parents who met more than 92 years ago in Washington, DD, to adyocatc for children. The first priorities back then were legislative issues. Due to PTA's early efforts we have a juvenile justice system, child abuse laws, juvenile ed courts, child labor laws, and immunizations, just to name a few. PTA is the world's oldest and largest child advocacy organization. We would be remiss not to warn of the ramifications of the tax initiatives. Remember to pay for your subscription to The Summit County Bee by the last Friday of the month to keep your Bee from being canceled by the computer. Park City Community Clinic Services it The Park Gty Community Clinic is a family planning and include Services health physical exams, pap tests, reproductive program. pregnancy testing, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, counseling and education, and contraceptive supplies. Examinations are performed by a nurse practitioner. Costs are determined by family income. All services are confidential. Services are provided Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in Park City and in Kamas Wednesday afternoons. Evening appointments are also available. For an appointment or further information, call 649-398-9. non-prof- Tax Limitation Meeting There will be a tax limitation open meeting on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakley Town Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. I Let's Make Gingerbread Houses Mr. Andrew Kirby, of Orem, is coming to Hoytsville Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a workshop to help women make gingerbread houses. Mr. Kirby has worked at the Hotel Utah as a pastry chef. He was also employed as a chef for United Airlines for over 29 years. Women and girls from other Wards are welcome to join this fun activity. Those interested, should call Lori Rees at 336-273-4, or Louise B. Judd at 336-237-9. The Bee To Increase to 50 cents Because of the high rise in costs for newspaper print, the sales of The Bee at the stores has increased to SO cents per copy. The paper has only had one other increase in 10 years, which we feel is rather outstanding con-pare- d with cost increases for other commodities and services. We will try to continue to make The Bee worth the cost. Flu Shots Coalville The Summit CityCounty Health Department will be giving flu shots on OcL 26 from 3-- 3 p.m. and on Nov. 2 from 4-- 3 p.m. No appointments necessary. Cost is minimal. Our location is 83 North 30 East, Coalville. For more information, please feel free to call our office from 9 to 3 p.m. at ext. 330. 336-445- 1, Well Child Clinic Coalville The Well Child Clinic will be held on Oct 24 at the Summit CityCounty Health Department in Coalville. Appointments are necessary. Cost remains minimal for the examination but there has been a slight increase for the DTP immunization. All other immunizations remain at the same cost. For more information, please feel free to call the Summit ext. 350. CityCounty Health Department from 5 p.m. at Services offered during the clinic are immunizations, examination, height and weight analysis, developmental lazy eye screening for children throe years and older, blood pressure reading on children three years and older. This clinic is staffed with a nurse practitioner and registered nurses. 9-- Obviously, Mr. Davis came onto his PTA board with a hidden agenda of his own and it certain was not to advocate for children. He needs to read the "Objects" of PTA (reverse side of any PTA membership card), the national, state, and local PTA bylaws, and if he is legislative vice president as he claims, he had least read the PTA legislative handbook. It is obvious our "gag order" did not work.. .Mr. Davis still expressed 336-445- Blood Pressure at South Summit The South Summit Senior Citizens will have their Blood Pressure Clinic on OcL 27 from 10 to 1 1 a.m. All Seniors are invited to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to receive this service. It will be held at their building in Kamas. ed his views. PTA cannot force PTA members to vote against the initiatives... everyone will have to vote his own conscience. However, we will tell every PTA member that as an organization we oppose all three tax initiatives and we will warm all members what harm the tax initia- tives will cause. This is our "official" position and we arc well within the limits stated in our by- Debate on Tax Initiatives Scheduled A debate will be held on OcL 27 "For and Against The Tax Initiatives." It will be held at the South Summit Elementary School in Kamas. Everyone is invited to attend. Summit County Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that the Summit County Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, OcL 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the New Summit County Courtroom, County Courthouse, Coalville. The proposed agenda is as follows: Lynn R. Cook Decision, proposed amendment to the County Master Plan for development of 160 acres as a 5 acre lot seasonal residential subdivision. laws. We feel PTA has nothing to apologize for. We arc only doing what we have been doing, and doing well, for more than 92 years. Mary Hammond PTA Legislative Vice President Jim Lynn of six-ple- Plat B. x Public hearing for Class 2 development permit for devel-opmccondominium project on Lots 231-23Highland 6, Al Nocnkcr Request for preliminary and final approval of Phase 2-Elk Run project at Pincbrook. 4!P.Pbod&S by Barry McWIIHamt msor hotair, UUKUHHS OffUC&D MS MrlON foR Mow! M continue nr untie iHnTHuee -- 1st imr actions and emmBiS&i.. sure wsn net) quit iSikin ciecur ite pocmcms m ceroni&ifewanf? monitor conditions. Ashley and Wasalch-Cach- Na- e tional Forests are presently working on steps one through four of the process. The entire effort will take three to five years to complete. Anyone interested in more details about the LAC process, or other matters pertaining to the HUW may contact Clark Tucker, 244 West RooHighway 40, Box 333-), sevelt, UT 84066, (Phone: or other rangers involved in managing the HUW located at Duchesne and Kamas, or Evanston and Mountain Home, WY. 6, 1. Identify area issues and con- cerns. 2. Define and describe opportunity classes. 3. Select indicators of resource 722-3018- tmm 1, .hum B, nf |
