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Show APRIL Wants Environmental 1996 Protections Congressional Candidate Ross Anderson: “1 Will Be Jim Hansen’s Worst Nightmare” ee a conservationist theme, Ross Anderson says he will speak out On environmental issues and become Rep. Jim Hansen's “worst nightmare,” if elected to Utah’s 2nd Congressional seat, now occupied by Enid Greene Waldholtz The Salt Lake lawyer also criticized Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett who along with Hansen scored perfect zeros, as ranked by the League of Conservation Voters on environmental Waldholtz scored 8 out of a issues possible 100 “Our world is far too beautiful, and our children are far too precious, t bargain away our natural environment — our air, our water, our National Parks or weaken environmental protections under federal law,” Anderson said Pee Te RATINGS BA ON MAXIMUM 1993-1994 7 >) © BENNETT a ky 100 SCORE 1995 0 17 Anderson, rece yenition as who a has gained volunteer some attormey in some local civil rights cases, is vying for the Democratic nomination against Kelly Atkinson. Although Anderson has painted himself as one who could compromise in the present divisive atmosphere of Congress, he said Hansen and the other Utah Congressional Republicans have shown themselves to be unreasonable on the environment. No Compromises with Hansen “I doubt that on environmental issues, Jim Hansen will ever be the kind of person where you could find common ground . He has shown himself to be one of the most extreme anti-environmentalists. Sens. Hatch and Bennett, unfortunately, also have a very poor environmental record. These are not minor issues that the League of Conservation Voters have scored them on,” Anderson said. The candidate is leading out his election campaign on the environment, saying he can and will lead the entire state in the political arena when it comes to conservation issues. “T think having one (pro-environment) person in Congress is not enough. But what we have now is the possibility of one person in a leaderrole ship addressing the issues,” he said in a Mountain Times interview. “The only way we are going to see a reversal of the anti-environmental, anti-conservation for a political right way and issues.’ movement leader to speak out: is vote the on these When the public is presented with enough information, Anderson says people will choose environmental protections Over quick profits from its exploitation eThe more people learn, the more there will be a Ross Anderson movement toward preserving our natural resources. There will be long-term benefits, both economic and non-economic, from protecting some of the most wondrous lands in the world.” Among other things, Anderson vows to co-sponsor H.R 1500, a bill that would set aside 5.7 million acres of federally designated Wilderness. Presently H.R. 1500 is sponsored by New York Democrat Rep. Maurice Hinchey. That bill has floundered, partly however, because Utah’s Hansen is chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands and has used that influence to block the legislation. Hansen, as well as Waldholtz, Hatch and Bennett are co-sponsoring H.R. 1745, which would set aside 1.9 million acres in federal Wilderness. Anderson says the Republicans are sacrificing irreplaceable wild lands for short-term economic gains. “Most of political our representatives in view Washington Our environment, and endangered species, as expendable commodities, to be bargained away. The only consideration for those interests is short-term money — no other values enter into their cost-bene- newly endangered species; and they have voted against important protections for our drinking water supply.” If elected, Anderson says he will Utah go head-to-head against the Republicans, most notably Hansen. “I will do everything in my power to preserve and bolster the environmental protections of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. I will also fight the efforts to weaken the enforcement powers of the Environmental Protection Agency. Without the power to enforce the laws, the laws mean very little.” Beyond that, the candidate says he will speak out on the way Gov. Mike and Legislative Leavitt Utah leaders have put environmental considerations second to economic ones. “It’s entirely appropriate for a representative in Congress to not only keep tabs on these state issues, but to speak out on them,” Anderson said. @ a: i i | i my advice is to turn to the wines made in Chile. Particularly, the Santa Carolina Merlot offers a good fruity taste. In general, the Chileans lack the full body one might find in more expensive wines, but still offer tremendous value. The 1993 Santa Carolina Merlot is available at Utah State Wine Stores at only $5.95 per bottle. Merlot drinkers’ ‘who are seek- that are used to. make them. But in Europe,.wines have been identified by the region from ‘which they come. Chateau Petrus, for example, the best. It offers a complex, full taste with more body and a stronger finish than found in the Chilean wines. The 1991 Weinert Merlot is available at Utah State Wine Stores for $13.95. Finally, we shouldn’t let pass the excellent wines of Australia. The | is made in the Pomerol section of Bordeaux. It is known as one of the j world’s finest wines. Interestingly, this Bordeaux is 100 percent Merlot. For less experienced wine drinkers looking for a good Merlot taste experience, the Columbia Crest winery of Washington State offers a wonderful wine. Columbia Crest Merlot 1993 is available in Utah State Wine f j j E fit analysis,” he said. Stores at $11.65 a bottle. This Merlot | Utah Republicans Ravaging Environment Utah Republicans now dl By Vincent Lambrusco After laboring anonymously for years, the Merlot grape is now being recognized by American wine drinkers as something to seek out and enjoy. Until recently, Merlots have been used mostly to blend with cabernet-based wines to soften the taste. But now out of the closet, Merlots are perhaps the most trendy wines of the day. Generally, in the United States, wines are identified by thesgrapes in Congress seem bent on ravaging the hard fought environmental protections won over the past 25 years, Anderson contended. “Among several environmentally destructive votes, Utah representatives have voted to gut the enforcement powers of the EPA and the secretary of is fresh tasting and nicely balanced with a rounded texture. It comes with complex raspberry and herbal é j flavors i aroma. appealing Lastly, the Columbia Crest has a nice finish — the aftertaste which remains. on the é back : wine. For those seeking a Merlot at a more economical the Interior; they have voted to place a moratorium on the designation on any PAGE 6 and of the provides palate plenty with of a good good price, ing a newrexperience should try the wines now. coming out of Argentina. Of them, the Weihert Merlot may be moré will experienced appreciate Rosemount Merlot the Merlot. drinker It is juicy and soft with typically raspberry jam flavors. This Merlot has an unusually full body and long finish. It is available at Utah State Wine Stores for only $9.95. Along with the Columbia Crest, the Rosemount Merlot is a best buy. Editor’s note: State wine stores are located at 1901 Sidewinder Drive, Park City; 255 So. 300 East, Salt Lake City; 1863 E. 7000 South, Sandy. The Columbia Crest and Santa Carolina Merlots should be available at most UDABC liquor stores. @ |
