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Show 6 ( The Salina Sun SAYS HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Wednesday. Sept. 7.1988 Senior Citizen News At the acvisory council ing held September 1, meet- the Salina Area Senior Citizens made the following plans: The opening Fall Potluck dinner on September 22, will be held at the Center at 7 p.m. The advisory council will furnish the ham and baked potatoes. Seniors attending are asked to bring a vegetable or dessert dish. An amended budget was approved with funds received from the closed Redmond center. It was agreed to reimburse Rese Jensen, the new employee, to take care of the furnace during the winter months for her services on Saturday, Sunday and Monday when the nutrition service is not in operation. At the blood pressure clinic September 1, 19 members participated. Due to a Six County Advisory Council meeting at the Center, ) commodities on September 8th will not be available until 2:30 p.m. The council approved the purchase of two sets of table ware. Plans were made to pub locks on food storage areas and to install an electric water heater given to them by Maurine Crane. Menu for the week will include: Thursday - Roast Pork, whipped potatoes, broccoli Normandy, peaches, brownies, rolls, butter, honey, milk, juice. Friday - Clam chowder, fish fillets, tossed green Utah s twelve local health departments stand to lose over a third of their locally generated funds if the tax initiatives are approved by voters in the November 8th General Election, according to the Coalition for Public Health Advocacy. The twelve local health departments are organized into six single county departments and six districts comprised of two or more counties. Local health departments now salad, orangeMcmon wedge, tartar sauce, rolls, butter, honey, milk, juice. Wednesday - Liver and onions, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple upside down cake, bread, butter, milk, juice. Tuesday - Meatballs, mushroom gravy, steamed rice, buttered Dear John Letters Tax Initiatives will hurt, if they pass receive nearly 50 percent of their total budget through property taxes. Information gathered by the directors of the local health departments shows that the loss of revenue generated through property taxes will average 35 across the twelve departments. Potential losses in local This column is presented as a community service of Charter Summit Hospital and is written by John Waterbury. Director of Chemical Dependency revenue will range from 10 to 50 in the various districts. A pres conference has been called by representatives of the twelve local boards of health, and will be held at noon Friday, September 9, in the auditorium of the Salt Lake CityNCounty Health Department. Local health directors expect that services will be reduced across the board, branch offices will be closed, and other measures taken to address the revenue reductions. They say that user fees will have to be raised including the cost of birth and death certificates, restaurant inspections and immunizations in order to retain a core of essential services. carrots, cantaloupewatermelon, bread, butter, milk, juice. Earth continues to roll Application for Swan permit following Emery quake must be made by Sept. 9 The DWR will be accepting applications for the 2,500 swan permits from August 29 through September 9. Tundra swan production in Alaska this year is near average and the fall flight is expected to be similar to last year. Daily bag and possession limit is one for holders of a swan permit. Family Life Ministry sets seminar Enlightening, exhilarating, fantastic, humorous, friendly, spiritually exuberating, romantic and full of surprises. These are a few of the comments mae by fellow alumni during Fridays kickoff meeting of Utahs first Family Life Conference held at the Doubletree Hotel. Family Life Ministries will sponsor A Weekend to Remember October 28 - October 30. The 16 hour marriage enrichment and preparation seminar is designed to teach practical biblical principles for building depth, excitement and close communication into a marriage relationship. Speakers will include Jerry and Sheryl Wunder and Don and Suzanne Dudgeon. They have in both hours marriage logged many counseling and teaching. Join us beginning Friday, at 7 28 for a Weekend to October p.m., Remember at the Doubletree Hotel. For more information call conference chairman, Sam Souval, 539-173- Utah Power Utah Power and Light has requested authority from the Utah Public Service Commission to reduce its Utah rates by $1.9 million beginning September 1, 1988. The reduction is made possible by UP&Ls recent efforts to refinance securities tat were issued during periods of higher interest rates. It is & More than 30 aftershocks have followed the August 14 earthquake in Emery county, according to the University of Utah Seismograph Station. The largest came at 6:44 a.m. on August 18, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale. The original shock had measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. Mark Page, area engineer for the Utah State Dam Safety Engineers Office, said that all of the dams in the area have been inspected and there appears to be no weaknesses or danger that the dams will fail, if the earthquakes will just stop, Page said. Linda Hall, with the U of U Seismograph Station, reports that most of the aftershocks were small. Few people out of the immediate area have felt more than the two strongest quakes. However, local people have felt the earth move numerous times. The Utah Geological and Mineral Survey would like help from those who witnessed rockfalls or evidence of rockfalls during or after the recent quakes. They seek information such as where and when rockfalls were seen, how large they were and if they caused any damage. The information is necessary to predict future rockfall hazards if a similar earthquake should occur in a different location, according to UGMS geologist Bill Case. Sendees John has a B A in sociology, a Masters of Rehabilitation ' Counseling and has been counseling the IS chemically dependent for over years Letters or responses may be sent to him at Charter Summit Hospital 175 West 7200 South, Midvale. Utah 561 8181 Dear John: I never seem to have time for anything. Something is always happening that needs to be taken care f, ad my needs always get lost in the shuffle. After a while I get fed up with everyone and everything. Whats the solution? Or even more important, does one exist? Dear Reader: Its a common malady that life throws more at us than were willing or ready to handle, and I guess it all boils down to a matter of priorities. Since we cant do everything, its important that we do whats necessary. The following list has always been a favorite of mine. Take time to think - its the source of power. Take time to play - its the source of perpetual youth. Take time to read - its the fountain of wisdom. Take time to pray - its the source of greatest strength. Take time to love and be loved - its a privilege. Take time to laugh - its the music of life. Take time to give - life is too short to be selfish. Take time to work - its the price of success. Take time to serve - its the key to heaven. were fighting for vour life American Heart J Association Geologists also point out that dust is often the only visible indication of arockfall, so it is important to report when and where dust as seen. A questionnaire has been prepared and is available by writing the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey, 606 Black Hawk Way, SLC, UT 84108-120- 8. Light wants to reduce rates All of the 1988 rate decreases are in addition to the five to ten percent rate decrease promised by UP&L in connection with the companys proposed merger with PacifiCorp. Under the merger, which has been approved by shareholders and seven state regulatory commissions, UP&L could reduce its Utah rates by 2 percent immediately. Additional rate decreases of 3 to 8 percent would follow over the next four years. The merger is now awaiting final approval by federal regulatory authorities. Sale Starts September 7th 'a Ladies All Jeans, Slacks ft 20 off All Dress & Mens Sport Shirts 20 off Summer Shoe Clearance $3.00 All Work 20 Boots off Fabric Sale All Fabric 25off -- 50 and up to 75 off All New Styles Ladies Shoes 20 off Ladies, Mens, Boys iPsisaiffleeayRia J iJr 4. the first of four promised rate reductions that will pass benefits from the refinancing to customers. An average residential customer will see his annual bill reduced by about $ 1 .50 because of this reduction. UP&Ls rates have decreased about 3.25 percent since January. 840-- Shorts, Swim Suits Reduced 40 |