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Show Keith Richan Seeks 2-Year Commission Term Keith Richan, Utah County Commissioner, has announced his candidacy for re-election to the 2-year 2-year Commission position. Keith has served as a County Commissioner for the past three and one-half years, serving as chairman for the past two years. During this time the County Commission has faced some of the greatest challenges that have ever come before them; a deep and prolonged recession and two years of major flooding. Other projects tackled during time include a major reorganization of county departments, establishment establish-ment of a motor pool and upgrading of equipment. County and State Personal Per-sonal Property Tax Division was combined into one building. Also this year the City and County Health Department will move from their present bat infested and condemned building into new offices. All of this has been accomplished without bonding bon-ding or raising taxes, Richan say s. Traditionally, the County has been represented by one Commissioner Com-missioner from the north, central and south regions. "This has made for good balance," Richan says. "I'm the only one running from the north." In answer to the question "What are the issues and problems?" Richan identifies six that have high priority. They are not necessarily listed in or der of importance : 1. Low Mil Levy: I pledge to continue con-tinue to manage and operate Utah County in a fiscally sound manner. Although we are the second largest County in the State (approximately 250,000 people), and in spite of the recession and cost of flooding, we have a mil levy that is among the lowest in the State because of good planning, conservative approach to management and the dedication of many people. 2. Flooding: Continue to handle the problems associated with flooding and landslides to protect lives and minimize damage to property in the most effcient and cost-effective manner . 3. Industry and Jobs: Last year fJ M liilitl if -"'"" .,,,1,r Retired School Employees Hold Workshop In Provo Orem-Geneva Times- -Wednesday, May 23, 1984 KEITH RICHAN 2179 people moved from Utah County. Coun-ty. Much of this out-migration was among our young people because of a lack of opportunity for work. We must work with our present businesses and encourage the establishment of new business that will compliment and add to our way oflife. 4. To Preserve Our Lifestyle: Since 1970, we have increased in populations by almost 80 percent. Through this period of growth we have been able to avoid many of the problems that have usually resulted in a deterioration of lifestyle. With continued growth, which we will have, many of the things we cherish will be challenged and we need to be prepared to meet those challenges. 5. Working with Cities: It is absolutely ab-solutely essential that we continue the close relationship we have with the cities and that we jointly work and coordinate together for the best interest of our citizens. 6. Work with State: Under the concept con-cept and the policies that have been put into effect by President Reagan, which I support wholeheartedly, it is vital that we work very closely together with the State and Federal Government and have a say in the eliminating, modifying or recon-structuring recon-structuring of present programs. And we should be partners in determining deter-mining if any proposed new programs are necessary . Officers from ten units of the Utah State Retired School Employees Association met at the Rodeway Inn in Provo during the week for their annual an-nual leadership workshop. The full day's session was conducted by Vera B. Nielsen, state coordinator for the group. Nielsen was assisted in ar-ragnements ar-ragnements by Eileen Dunyon, state president of the Utah Association. Also in attendance was Leora Berry of Ogden, current state director of the American Association of Retired Persons. Per-sons. The Utah group is a division of the AARP whose membership nationally na-tionally number more than 15 million retired individuals. Units represented by leaders from throughout the state of Utah were Alpine, Box Elder, Cache Valley, Davis, Jordan, Nebo, Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake and Weber County. The workshop opened with a flag salute by Noal Hatch of Provo. The group then explored the elements in conducting successful meetings for their members. Ernest Dean, former state senator frpm American Fork reviewed with those present the legislative process. He encouraged en-couraged them to be active in their political parties from the time of the mass meetings, through county and state conventions, to the primary and general elections. 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The concluding con-cluding presentation was given by Karen Evans, administrative assistant assis-tant in the Area VIII AARP office in Salt Lake City on the Health Care Campaign. This is a priority for the national organization this year. The Utah Association has held several meetings on the problems and challenges faced by retired people on maintaining health care and health costs. Identification Corrected Of Two Youths ' Identification of photographs of two boys chosen to attend Boys State were inadvertantly mixed in last week's Orem-Geneva Times. OG-T regrets any confusion for the two youths.- Steven Robertson, son of John and Barbara Robertson, is a junior at Orem High School. Mike Salzetti is the son of Don and Claudia Salzetti. He is also a junior at Orem High School. The boys were among eight selected to attend Utah Boys State June 3-9 at Utah State University. in I I I II 1 MMMUli ' re.iUU.H'.-il'l1 " Bll' B"'.'.?;?,U.." 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