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Show 0 VOLUME 61, NUMBER 24 SALINA, UTAH, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1983 m PRICE 25c UP&L Fights for Lines As Flooding Subsides Utah Power and light Company has been working this week in Sevier and Gooseberry Valleys to repair damaged lines and towers knocked down and otherwise assaulted by the floods of this past workers put six old cars in the creek by the diversion which moved the waters back into the path of the pond which kept the pond from drying up. month. Utah Power and Light Company has had a reportedly difficult time trying to keep lines up and towers repaired both in Sevier and Gooseberry Valleys. As the flooding subsides in the area, people are turning out to point out what everyone has done to help during the crisis. Line Supervisor Durell Sorenson told The Sun that his men have 8 worked hour days trying to In keep everybody in power. Gooseberry Valley, where two slides knocked over or damaged three towers, UP&L tried to get into the area with a caterpillar through the snow drifts. The company finally made it through with M-- 4 and M-- 8 back hoes to work on the damaged towers. Jack Learning of the Salina City Council said that approximately 700 people from Salina, Redmond and Aurora have turned out to help. He said about 18,000 bags were filled with sand and 2,800 man hours spent working at the various areas. ' One slide in Oak Ridge knocked over the Number One tower for the Emery Sigurd line. The other slide, east of Oak Ridge, damaged two towers on the Emery Sigurd Number Two line. Sorenson said one tower is repaired. The other tower is moving two to three inches a day, but we are unable to do anything with it until the structure goes down. We have it braced and if the weather stabilizes, there is a chance it wont go down. jst 12-1- Mr. Learning stated that it is heartwarming to see so many people turn out to help others in times of need. Fanners and Salina City officials a way to divert the Three helicopters from Rocky Mountain Helicopter in Provo and one from U.S. Jet in Denver were used to lift poles and arms into tire area. came up with irrigation waters bade toward the irrigation pond last week. Modifying an idea of Larry Cranes, Sorenson and his men have spent since last Saturday in Gooseberry trying to get the tower and lines repaired. He said the Oak Ridge slide is about 3,000 feet long. The slide to the east is smaller but has damaged two towers. Sorenson said the trouble in Sevier Valley is that the soggy ground and the river changing its path are making it difficult to keep lines up. He said that the lines are safer now unless the winds start to blow hard. Salina Elementary Tells Enrollment for Past August Fall enrollment for Salina Elementary was 552 students. The May ending enrollment was 547. During the year 38 students entered school after the start and 43 moved away. The following are some past year ' closing enrollment figures: 1975357,. 1978-3- 92, 1976-3- 76, 1979-41982-5- 29, 65, 1977-38- n Elementary principal Mike said that grouping for next year will likely be: four sessions of kindergarten, five classes of first grade, and three classes each of second, third and fourth. nuu-inso- ' Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Wilkins will teach in the North Sevier Middle School next year. Salina Elementary staff will remain the same with personnel. 7,. 1980-4- 61, 1983-5- 47 (with- out sixth grade). Sevier Dairy Princess Event Slated Thursday The annual Sevier County Dairy Princess Pageant is scheduled Thursday in the Rodeway Inn, Rich-fiel- d. tendant to Utahs Dairy Princess, will attend the pageant. Potential contestants may contact Cherrill Mrs., Moody at Bureau the Farm Ogden, office in Richfield or Teresa Nielson, Central, Contestants who have signed so far include Lisa Cropper, 18, daughter of Mr. and ,Mrs. Richard Cropper, Central; Mary Keisel, 18, daughter of Evelyn Keisel and Gordon Keisel, Salina ; Kristi White, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy White, Richfield; Karen Wursten, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wursten, Richfield, and Shelly Barney, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs., Blake Barney, Richfield. 896-638- 2; Five contestants have signed to date, according to Rae Lynn Moody, Richfield, chairman. Deadline for entering is Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Speer, Salina, will be masters of ceremonies. The contest is open to all high school graduates, sigle, and between 17 and 25 years of age, inclusive. Each contestant will be required to demonstrate a 60 second commercial for dairy products. There is no talent or swimsuit competition. Michele Hill, Richfield, reigning Sevier County princess and an at 896-661- 896-523- 3. Reserve Board Suspends Utah Penalty The Federal Reserve Board has suspended early withdrawal penalties for victims of the recent severe storms, landslides, and floods in ten Utah counties including Sanpete and Sevier Counties. The suspension is for withdrawals before midnight December 2, 1983, and on or after the dates the counties were delcared to be federal disastera. In the case of Sanpete County, that declaration date was June 3. For Sevier County it was June 7. A Federal Reserve Member Ba- nk, wherever located, can pay a time deposit before maturity without penalty upon a showing that the depositor has suffered a property or other financial loss in these counties as a result of the severe storms, landslides, or flooding. The member bank should obtain from the depositor a signed statement describing loss; this fully the disaster-relate- d statement should be approved and certified by a bank officer. Farther information pertaining to waiver of the early withdrawal penalties should be available from member banks by the end of the week. Finishing the Job These men and their helicopter from U.S. Jet in Denver assisted Utah Power and Light crews last week in the Gooseberry Valley lifting downed towers and doing other miscellaneous work in the flood damaged areas. The helicopter was based for this work behind the Salina LDS Stake Center Nielson to Help Assess Energy Roles of Sevier and Sanpete In an intensive effort to assess the role of Sanpete and Sevier Counties in the energy future of both Utah and the nation, Utah Third District Congressman Howard C. Nielson will join with national energy experts for the 1983 Utah Energy Conference. Coordinated by the Columbia Institute for Political Research, the conference will cover topics such as new energy development, coal mining, and the development of Utahs renewable energy resources. The conference, which will be held in Provos new Excelsior Hotel, is slated for Friday, June 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited, and there is no registration fee for the conference. Among the panelists who will make presentations at the conference is Congressman Tom Corcoran, ranking minority member of the Fossil and Synthetic Fuels Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Corcoran will discuss energy issues before the 98th Congress, especially those im- - Weather Current precipation since Oct. 1 is at same time it was 9.08. Last year 6.41. pacting on Utah and the area encompassed by Sanpete and Sevier Counties. Of special interest to area residents will be a presentation by Don Ross, president of the Utah Coal Operators Association, who will discuSs the issues surrounding coal mining and the future of coal as a viable energy source. Thelma Petersdn has won the news tip award this week for her efforts to call us concerning the helicopters used by Utah Power and Light to help airlift equip The bulk of the budget hike goes toward the building of new middle school in Richfield. The 1982-8- 3 budget lists $2,184,464 in capital outlay expenditures, while next years budget calls for over $4.5 million to be spent on capital outlay. Of that figure, $2.4 million has been 6et aside for construction of the new middle school and other district building needs. Another $300,000 is earmarked for land and improvements. - 3. r m a $15 cash. 1983-8- 4 refinancing plan the board approved nearly two months ago. Teacher salaries account for the largest expenditure in the budget. The 1982-8- 3 budget lists $3,419,406 in this area and the new budget calls for $3,622,536. The district is purchasing a new basal reading program, so textbook expenses jump from $75,000 to $135,000 in the 1983-8- 4 budget. The food services budget drops from this years $609,455 to $604,000 in the adopted budget. Sevier School District also operates a trust fund for the Central Utah of operation Educational Services. CUES 1983-8- 4 budget is $341,610, about $8,000 more than this year. 3. The picture is not so bright when it comes to federal monies. The district anticipates $430,442 in federal dollars, cut almost in half from 1982-8- residents met at the park for the towns annual homecoming festivities. One family had SOYelatives there. Western Restaurant or Budget for more than 1982-8nearly Revenue from local sources, including property taxes, is expected to jump more than $80,000 in fiscal 1984 and state revenue will see a $375,000 leap. These young people at the Redmond Homecoming were just one group participating in tugs of war last Saturday. Current and former Redmond Mrs. Peterson has won dinner for two at Shaheens Best $13-Millio- $50,000 ar ment into Gooseberry Valley. Sevier School Board n Okays The new budget anticipates $8,589,310 in M and O revenue, Tug-O-W- toll-fre- e, Mrs. Peterson Wins Award Actually, next years maintenance and operation budget will be slightly .less than fiscal year 1983, according to the adopted budget. Fiscal 1984 anticipates $8,614,320 in M and O expenses, compared to $8,637,202 this year. Redmond Other conference participants-includi- ng experts in oil, natural gas, uranium mining, and synthetic fuel address options development-w- ill available for meeting future energy needs. Time will be reserved for questions and answers. For further information on registration for the conference, call Capital outlay revenue generated from local sources increases from $1.3 to $1.7 million in 1963-84- s budget State aid also rises with $150,000 in critical school building aid headed for the district. The board also approved the final revised budget for 1982-8Under the updated budget, M and O expenditures were listed at $8,637,202 and capital outlay at $2,184,464. 3. The district carried over more $4 million in capital outlay funds from 1982-8- 3 into fiscal 1984 because of the bond refinancing plan. than Over $90,000 in parking lot improvements in various district schools received the boards approval last week, along with almost $50,000 for upgrading of some school roofs. . . |