Dust sampling must be & trustworthy reliable federal Americans should be disturbed a Up to by point, charges that mine owners in nearly half of the countrys 2,000 coal mines had tampered with some coal dust samples designed to measure the risk of black lung disease. First off there were some 92,000 samples that are sent into MSHA every year. Out of this grand total the Labor Departments Mine Safety and Health Administration claims that 4,700 instances of tampering took place in 850 mines. That includes 59 citations reported in 1 6 Utah coal mines. The federally mandated samples are taken by using a pump to collect dust in a sealed filter about the size of a silver dollar. The amount of dust in the filter determines if a mine operator is complying with government standards. Investigators said that some mine operators had vacuumed or blown dust out of the filters before submitting them for analysis. Others reportedly put the cartridges outdoors to get lower dust readings. On the other hand mine owners argue that abnormal readings in samples might be explained by causes other than tampering. They also note that the alleged infractions amount to less than 3 percent of yearly samples taken by the industry. However, deliberate tampering is not unknown with charges of tampering cost Peabody Coal Co., the nations largest coal producer, $500,000 in fines earlier this year. The federal government has set standards for allowable dust levels in coal mines to protect miners against black lung disease. The sickness is a disabling, sometimes fatal, respiratory ailment caused by prolonged inhalation of coal dust. Black lung once was the scourge of coal miners. Toughened safety standards have reduced the problem but because the disease can take years to manifest itself, there are still court cases wrestling with questions of eligibility for benefits for miners or their surviving families. It is impossible to eliminate coal dust entirely in coal mines but air samples should be frequent, conducted in every part of a mine and above all, be completely reliable and trustworthy. If they are not, there are people to contact that ultimately will make working conditions safer for this areas miners. Mayor s Corner Andreason Salina Mayor, Nyals Last week a citizen called con- cerned about having livestock within the boundaries of our city. We are a country town. Several years ago the city council considered limiting the number of horses a property owner could have within the city limits At the public hearing the library was filled with concerned citizens. The Salina City ordinance reads as follows: Keeping Animals Within City Limits. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep within the city limits of Salina City, more than 5 head of horses, 2 head of cattle, 5 head of sheep, 2 goats, or 2 pigs over six months old, owned by or in charge of one person and kept at one feed yard or location, except by special permission from the City Council. The city has ordinances prohibiting allowing animals to run at Dr. large or be herded, picketed or staked on the streets of the city. No feed yard should be permitted to be unclean and cause unnecessary odors for neighbors. Owners who have livestock that damages the property of neighbors are subject to legal action with damages assessed through court action as filed upon by a plaintiff. The city is completing the annual drive for licensing of all dogs. Dogs must have a collar with an identification tag and be licensed each year. City police are making a door to door canvassing to insure that all dogs are licensed. We love our animals. We should obey city ordinances in respect to the possession of animals within the boundaries of our city. Our animals should not be permitted to infringe on the rights of others. Cooperation of all citizens relative to animal control is greatly appreciated. Thomas Hyatt leaves North SevierSalina area As you probably have heard, my wife and I have decided to move out of the area. May I take this opportunity to express my thanks for your love and support to me and my family. This decision has been very difficult for us, because we have many friends here, and our entire family has grown to love many aspects of this community. Our decision is based solely on personal and family needs. I have had excellent working relationships with Sevier Valley Hospital and the other doctors in the area, and highly recommend your continued support of them. I am continuing to diligently seek a replacement for myself at the clinic. I have found some prospects, but the negotiations are not finalized, so an announcement now would be premature. Let me just reassure you that the clinic will definitely stay open, after a brief hiatus (hopefully less than two weeks). All of the medical records will stay right there for at least seven years, available to whichever doctor is working there. My secretary, Debra Seals, will continue to be available to answer questions, or to send copies of medical records to wherever any patient may direct Until my replacement arrives, I have arranged for follow-u- p care for my patients to be available at the Family Practice Clinic in Richfield, staffed by Drs. Potts, Brown, Morford, and Crimin. They are located across the street from the hospital, and can be reached for an appointment at 896-825Best wishes to each of you. We 4. will definitely miss you, and always remember fondly our time here. Sincerely, Dr. Thomas A. Hyatt .yr 11 1 Dr. Thomas Hyatt Dr. Hyatt will now be in private practice in Payson. He will be associated with four other doctors -somewhat similar to the situation in Gunnison. The Clinic is right next to Mountain View Hospital. Hyatt emphasizes that three had been no problems with the hospital, IHC, administrators or medical staff. His reasons for leaving were entirely his own. He added that he was getting burned out, and that his personal life was suffering. He is still looking for a doctor to take his place here in the local clinic, and hopes that this problem will be taken care of in a short time. Plans for future action on Forest land PICNIC AREAS, GRAVEL ROADS, FENCE WATER A proposal involving a variety of actions on Thousand Lake Mountain in Sevier and Wayne Counties has been announced by Gary Laing, Loa Ranger District. The actions proposed would be achieved over a several year period. Under the proposal, the following would occur: Up to 22 reservoirs with a total surface area of over 50 acres would be reconstructed or stabilized in Solomon Basin, McDonald Basin, and the Deep Creek drainage. Recreation facility improvements would include providing gravel park areas, picnic tables, and grills and restrooms at Meeks Lake, Morrell Pond, Solomon Reservoir, Farrell Pond and Round Lake. Provision would also be made to provide access for people with physical disabilities. Gravel surfacing of some roads would be done to improve access during rainy weather. Some of the reservoirs would be fenced to exclude livestock in order to enhance the recreational quality and protect fragile shorelines. Different methods of water transmission are also being evaluated. The current open ditch method has a high water loss due to evaporation and infiltration. It has a high erosion rate, and does not meet the visual quality objectives of the area. Laing, says he invites comments from the public on these important issues. Contact him at the Loa Ranger District, 150 South Main, Loa, 84747, or phone 836-281Your response needs to be in to the office by May 17, 1991. 1. Deer Hunt regulations Continued Page from 1 tag; while 24 of the muzzleload-er- s took home a deer. Total figures for 1990 showed that 234,997 hunters took home 76,000 deer. He explained that the extended drought, hard winters and weather conditions had taken their toll on the states herds. Record of archery hunters and muzzle loader hunters had also taken to the field. We just dont have the deer, Jense noted. Letters to the Editor Have letters for sign; will wait until grass is green to install them This should lose pressure - even temporarily - water from the trough can siphon back into the culinary system and the entire system becomes polluted by this contaminated water. Another example could be that a gardner, using culinary system to water his garden, drops the hose in a furrow. This can cause the same contamination by siphoning back pollutants contained in the soil of his garden. For health reasons, it is extremely important to keep the water clean, Mayor Cosby concluded. Aurora begins study on installing a sewer system The study will determine the best type of system, placement of such a facility, and cost to the community and its residents. When the study has been completed, residents will vote whether or not they approve construction of the sewer system. At a recent public hearing, Aurora residents gave their approval for the city to pursue a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a sewer system. The study will be funded from two grants - one which has already been approved, and the other which has been applied for. Men will be sentenced on charges on May 1 Judge Don V. Tibbs, Sixth Dis- trict Court denied a motion to sup- Judge Tibbs had denied an earlier motion for dismissal of the charges for lack of speedy prosection after R. Don Brown, Sevier press evidence against two Salt Lake City men who were facing drug charges relating to an incident involving about 40 pounds of mari- County Attorney argued that it was the defense counsel that was delaying the trial, not the prosecution. Trial on the charges had been set on March 28, however a plea bargain was arranged to settle the juana. Tommy Joseph Paul, 29, and John Gilbert Lopez, 41, entered guilty pleas to reduced charges of possession of marijuana March 28, 1991 in a plea bargained arrangement after the motion was denied. Sentencing will take place May 1. Police stopped the two men on Interstate 70 on January 15, 1990 matter. near Gooseberry for not having a front license plate on their vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up nearly 40 pounds of marijuana. Aurora adds penalty to late dog licensing Deadline for licensing dogs in Aurora has passed. House to house checks will be made, and a late fee will be added to license fees that are due. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required before dogs can be licensed. Dog owners are reminded that an Aurora ordinance makes it illegal to allow dogs to run at large after dark. The animal should be contained in some manner and be within control of the owner after that time. Peter the Great of Russia, in an attempt to encourage his subjects to adopt a Western look, levied a high tax on beards. USPS 4780-800- 0 - 63 East Main 529-783- Salina, Utah 84654 - Phone: 9 is published each Wednesday for The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800-0 $15.00 per year in Utah and $18.00 in Utah and $21.00 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina Utah 84654. Second class postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, P.O. Box C, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy $.50 Publisher: Kevin Ashby - Editor: Carol Jensen Correspondents: Aurora: Barbara Scott - Redmond: Tammy JohnsonSalina: Evelyn Kiesel is if-- importantrisk very education information of fac- tors, signs and symptoms of cancer, and follow up if necessary. The cost is low - $3.00 to $22. depending on your income. If you have friends or relatives who would be interested in going please encourage them to come. Call your local chairperson for an appointment. As a registered nurse, and an advocate of health, I believe this &reening is very important. Sincerely, Gwen Oryall, R.N. New Subscription Rates $15 per year Countv: Utah, but out of county: $18 per year $21 per year Out of State: In In cause death Mayor Larry Cosby warned all Aurora residents to be aware of the dangers of allowing culinary water and irrigation water to be cross connected. Besides being illegal, it could cause health problems and even death. Accidental cross connections can occur. For example, a farmer who waters his livestock by a trough, may take a hose connected to the culinary system, turn on the water, and throw the hose in the trough. If for any reason, the culinary system screening Dear Friends of Sevier Valley: I am writing in regards to the upcoming Utah Department of Health Cancer Screening and Prevention Program set Thursday, May 30, 1991 in the Salina SecondThird Ward building to encourage all women to participate in this screening. The screening for women is important and takes a small amount of time. The clinic includes a Pap test, pelvic and breast exam, blood pressure reading, hemocult kits to test for colorectal cancer, health Cross connections could pollute-eve- n to defer placement of the letters until the sprinkler and grass work at the wall site has been complete, and the gras is green in that area encompassed by the abutment. Since the Committee has been dissolved, it can, of course, have no responsibility for that work. Sincerely, Virginia D. Dickert, Chairman, Former City Cemetery Committee: Members: Maurice Rasmussen, Wayne B. Burr, John W. Learning, Elton Taylor, Ardys Crane, and Maurice Crane. Dear Editor Members of the former City Cemetery Committee are pleased to inform you that they have received the replacement Pioneer Cemetery lettering for the wall at the Pioneer Cemetery. The former Committee has sufficient donated funds to cover the entire cost of manufacture and placement of the letters. It will not be necessary, therefore, for the city to make any contribution for that purpose. In order to make the best visual impact, the Committee has decided S J. iNayli tbornPr ere Carols. Jertsen V Recently, weve seen Southern Utah State College change its name to Southern Utah University. It must be contagious, because Weber State TechnolUniversity wants to change its name to Moench University of some have could good reogy. School officials say that the name change . the schools image. sults, including improving But this reporter thinks they have overlooked something. Can you imagine going to $ football game and putting your heart into cheering for the MUTs? And 'where would you want to display a graduation certificate neatly engraved with MUT? And the mascot assuredly would have to Wangettlb SSMiWale with parental problems Let s hope that school officials will think twice - or maybe even three times before they let their school go to the dogs. My motor was harder to get started this morning. It wasnt due to health problems, however - it was due to our change to Daylight Savings Time over the weekend. My clock said 7 a.m. but my body knew that it was really just 6 a.m. The birds were sitting with their feathers all ruffled up against the early morning chill, and hadnt even begun their good morning chirping. It will be great to have the extra daylight hours in the evening - but it takes a few days to get the body adjusted to the new time change. , This is a beautiful time of year, isnt it? Everything has really begun to green up, and the pale tints of spring are among the most beautiful in nature. The fields are full of newborn calves and lambs, and our own corral has a new addition - a beautiful colt. Its fun to watch him race around the stall, kicking and bucking, and looking like hes having a wonderful time. His mother however, is another story. Though she was a pet and called to us every time we drove or walked into the driveway, she now flattens her ears, and turns her rump toward us if we try to get too friendly with her baby. Its winding down now, though, and in a few days she should be back to normal and well be allowed to begin training her beautiful baby. Sometimes we get so involved in just staying afloat and living that we get too busy to take a good look at the world around us. We live in a beautiful part of Utah. The mountain roads are beginning to be passable again, and I can hardly wait to get up in the clean, fresh air again. If youve been reading die plans of the Forest Service for some of these mountain areas, you can see that it wont be long until everything is paved and fenced. Most of the deer & elk already carry radio collars. Theyve become used to the parade of ATVs and snowmobiles throughout their territory. They also are beginning to prefer the alfalfa fields of the valley to their own range - even though experts say they dont get the proper nutrients from that type of forage. They liken it to a human eating nothing but ice cream it tastes good, but well pay for it later on. I remember last summer as we entered Yellowstone Park everyone was gathered around a cow elk, contentedly lying along the edge of the road. She was happy and complacent to be the center of attraction. She provided some wonderful opportunities for photo fans, but as far as filling my idea of being a wild resident of the forest, she didnt fill my bill. Its sad to see the mountain lose its original atmosphere. I hate to think that the day is coming when our children, or perhaps their children will never experience that beauty as we see it today. - s, saw them yesterday ...Two young boys in their early or who were asking almost everyone stopping at a Richfield gas station to give them a ride to Salina. They asked us. We asked why they wanted to go to Salina. One puffed on his cigarette rapidly, and said just to get away from Richfield. The other kept looking out of the comer of his eye at the roadway, and the other people at the station. You could almostread the insecurity in their eyes. A few minutes later a highway patrol car pulled into the station. The two boys disappeared like a flash, running behind the station into oblivion. The officer wasnt after them, but when he was told about the incident by several people, he surmised that they were likely runaways from the detention home, and set off to search. The image of the two boys remained with me for a long time. I could see the fear in their eyes, and feel the urgency in their hearts. Where would they go? What would they do? How would they eat? Where would they sleep? Would they turn to crime to finance their runaway trip and if they succeeded, to support their future lives? Both in their early teens, they evidently would not finish high school - and when they did enter society - they would likely do it as unskilled members of society. Their future looked dim. I hope that somewhere, someone will be able to help them find their way back to a happy, useful and productive life. I mid-teen-