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Show R0LL061yphicssKN,, The Kaiparowits project -- on the drawing boards now for the past several years -- and delayed again with the extension of time to respond to hearings held throughout the area -- is facing another threat. It seems that with the extension ex-tension those groups opposing the project have mounted a rather silent, but forceful letter writing and telegraph campaign opposing the project in any way, shape or form. Word has it that many in-fluencial in-fluencial people and groups have deluged the Department of Interior In-terior with letters and materials in opposition to the development of the Kaiparowits project. That means that we are back in Southern Utah State Marching Band for their fine program presented at halftime at the SUSC homecoming game this past week. The band was regal in its production number and Dr. Allen and his staff and members of the band, the marchers and flag twirlers should be complimented for their efforts. Although the number of visiting bands was somewhat of a disappointment for the homecoming event -- cir-cumstnaces cir-cumstnaces made it im-preactical im-preactical for many of the units nearby to participate. Our compliments to all who made the activity so worthwhile. the same old game - that of encouraging people to take the time to express themselves concerning this project and to do it right away - the extended deadline for material to be entered en-tered in the record, must be submitted before November 14. To counteract the action of several environmental groups the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce is encouraging each of us to participate and send our own letters. Garth Jones, executive secretary points out that the Chamber of Commerce, and nearly every other group and government agency of con-j sequence in this area, have gone on record of favoring the Kaiparowits project. Now, we as individuals must do the same thing. On business stationary, on private stationery, as an organization, businesses and individuals we encourage you readers to GET INVOLVED, Write a letter. The letters should be addressed ad-dressed to Paul Howard, State Director ofJ the Bureau of Land Management, Box 11404, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138. The letters should express two specifics. First it should be acknowledged that the letter is for the purpose of being entered in the official record, and second, an expression of how you feel about the Kaiparowits project. It is even further suggested that copies of the letters, or additional letters concerning the issue should also be directed to the President of the United States just by addressing your remarks to the White House, Washington, D.C. Again without adequate input from those who support the project, it may be influenced by those who are willing to join in a campaign to have the project killed. If we don't speak up others, are going to dictate to us what we can do when we can do it and if, in fact we can do it at all. Let's get involved. Write. But do it right away. It's an urgent need and a worthwhile one. Just think if you hurry you can send your letter with a 10 cent stamp. A hat's off comment this week to Dr. Steve Allen and the |