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Show Beaver County Sews" Thursday June 30, 1988 I 3 1 n Dear Editor and Milford Lion's; We were really glad to see the "Camping" sign and enjoyed the cooling breeze and quiet night. Good luck with your improvements. Louise Coffin Tucson, Arizona Dear Editor; The Utah Child Support Task Force recently released its final report and recommendations for uniform child support guidelines statewide. The guidelines underwent substantial revisions following a series of public hearings on the initial proposal in April. The major changes fall into four categories: 1) the guidelines, If Implemented, would not apply to existing orders, 2) future second families of parents would be considered in any modification of child support orders set under the guidelines, 3) the amount of child support is reduced 10 - 20 percent, depending on income levels, and 4) the guidelines do not apply to joint custody cases. The Task Force will present its report to the Utah Judicial Council on June 27. In addition to guideline recom mendations, the Task Force will strongly urge the Council to study to Its attention during the public hearings. They are : the perceived gender bias in awarding of child custody, enforcement of visitation, collection of child support, use of child support payments by the custodial parent, and access to the court system. The Task Force will also recommend that the Council establish a standing committee to monitor, evaluate and adjust the guidelines as necessary. Copies of the Task Force's report are available at the Washington County Hall of Justice in St. George, or the Hall of Justice in Cedar City. ial Dear Editor; Gordon L. Crabtree, Director of Finance for the state of Utah, has recently sent a letter to newspapers In the state criticizing me for not Identifying where cuts should be made if the tax initiatives are passed In the November election. how government is supposed to work. They seem to think that when ever taxes are to be raised, they know just how to do it and the people don't need to be consulted. But when taxed are to be cut, the people have a responsibility to tell them where the cuts are to be made. The fact" of the matter Is the voters of the state elect officials to run the government. We pay them what some would consider to be outrageous salaries and we expect them to do their jobs. If the tax initiatives pass and 6 needs to be cut from state and local reven-ue- ss we expect our high -- paid officials to do the job. If they can't --- . Box 249 Tecate, CA 92080 People believe to cure a cold, kiss a mule on the nose. Governor Norman H. Bangerter announced the eligibility of 15 Utah counties today as enterprise zones In accordance with newly enacted itate legislation. This legislation provides for corinporate franchise tax or personal come tax credits for investment and job creation within designated counties. "This new program demonstrates our commitment to economically distressed counties," stated Governor Bangerter. "Enterprise Zone designation Is a significant tool for specific: areas of the state that now have to support their economic development efforts." For a county to be formally designated as an Enterprise Zone an application must be submitted to ENTERPRISE the Department of Community and Economic Development. Edward Meyer, the director of the Rural Marketing Program will be available to proviae technical assistance to counties preparing applications. To be eligible for Enterprise Zone designation a county must meet two of three established criteria: an average per capita Income of 80 percent or less of the statewide average, an average annual unemployment rate of 150 percent of the statewide average, and a net population decrease during the past three years. Counties eligible for Enterprise Zone designation are: Beaver, Emery, Juab, Rich, Unltah, Carbon, Garfield, Mlllard.San Juan, Wasatch, Duchesne, Grand, Piute, Sanpete, and Wayne. COST OF DPT SHOTS TO William J. Coffman, Chief Health Officer Director for the Southwest Utah District Health Department announced today that beginning July 1, 1988, the cost ofDiptherla,Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT) will be $11.00 per dose. Coffman explained that the reason for the Increase In charge was due to Insufficient funds provided by the Legislature to purchase vaccine from CDC and an increase In manufacturing costs of DTP. The cost of DTP has risen 7925$ from 1988 and there Is a federal 1983 surcharge of $4.56, which is used to establish a liability trust fund. Additionally, Measles,Mumps,Rue-bell- a (MMR) vaccine has also in230 from 1983 - 1988. Although the change from $2.00 to $11.00 appear an enormous change, parents need to recognize It Is a small cost to protect their creased ZONE COUNTIES INCREASE children from the devasting eases of diptheria, tetanus and disper- tussis. Coffman said1 that the adjusted death rates from diptheria were 12.8 per 1000,000 in 1910 as apposed to a zero death rate In 1940 when the diptheria vaccine became available. Pertussis was 14.8 per 100,000 In 1920 and had dropped to zero by 1850 when the vaccine was available. Measles was 2.3 per 100,000 and zero In 1970 when the vaccine became available. Although these dlseasesi may not cause death In some children, they can lead to growth and development problems In children regardless of their age. The administration costs for all other vaccines (MMR, MR, and Polio) will change from $2.00 to $3.00. If people have questions about these charges, they should contact their local health department. 8 Area Obituaries v. jT ,"V Mr. Crabtree. shares with Governor Bangerter a strange view of as apparently Mr. Crabtree can't, then we need to elect and appoint some who can. Mr. Crabtree Is dead certain about how much will be cut from tax revenues if the initiatives pass. Of course, he uses figures compiled by those who calculated the 1987 tax increase at $157 million dollars. That same tax increase is now approaching$310 million dollars. Mr. Crabtree, Director of finance, also quotes other figures designed, no doubt, to add authority to his argument. He states the com -bined budgets of natural resources, agriculture and community development total $54. million. The 1987-8- 8 Appropriations Report from the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst says the combined budgets are $176.7 million. Crabtree says the Public Education budget is $692 million, the report says $1 billion. He says higher education Is $260 million, the report says 337 million He says Social Services is $101 million, the report says $268 million. I am sure that Mr. Crabtree is , Rosemary Gacnik a dedicated public servant, but as Public Information Officer , A dm inistratlve Office of the Courts Director of Finance, his use of ." ' 230 Smith Rnn IToc ou inn figures gives new meaning to 'the Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 old saying, "close enough for gov ;. ernment work. ""Over-on- e hundretfthousandUtahns Dear Editor: have signed petitions to put the initiatives on the ballot. This may Church In Mexico, Tecate Branch not seem to Mr. Crabtree like much .;oi tne l ljuana Mexico Diane, "c of a demand for lower taxes when J are organic farmers with a des- he considers the calls from the Am to of the Latin poor help i ire special interests for higher taxes, erica! ' We practice home birth, but it seems like a lot to me. home school, herbal medicine, and a vegetarian diet. Greg Beesley We have a very difficult time Chairman finding LDS people with these valTax Limitation Coalition of Utah ues. Possibly your readers will with these values. know of someone to like we would correspond with them. Sincerely, Marvin & Kirsten Richardson GOVERNOR DECLARES ELIGIBLE it BEAVER Irva Baker Goodwin, 82, died June 15, 1988 in' Milford. She was born on Sept. 27, 1905 In Cedar City to George and Mary Ann Unthank Baker Jr. She married LeRoy (Roy) Goodwin, on March 30, 1927 in Beaver and tie carriage was later solemnize! 0.1 Oct. 28, 1932 In the St. Gejrge LLS Temple. She was a very active member of the LDS Ciireh and Nellie D. Chapin, 33, of Cabazon, California died June 11, 1988 at the Saa Gorgonio Pass Hospital following a long illness. Nellie was born June 13, 1954 in San Bernardino, California. She was the adopted daughter of Hubert and JoAnn SNAKES' A true story A good time to warn !o go hiking, or by: MaV: ALIVE! Dotson Sr. people, who three year old son who all but lost his life had it not been for a real good doctor. Docior David As a prospacior, I only know what Symond, Milford, Utah. This hapI have seen or experience! myself. pened 27 years ago, and thanks to Pertaining to rattle snakes, they God Almighty, he was allowed to are VERY dangerous. We save lives live. So, I've been warning people when we warn people. Yes, rattle ever since, WATCH OCT!. snakes can climb bushes. As a I was giving warning to 4 or 5 matter of fact, they use them for sons of mine walking by some a look out; if they have a family rock formations that had lots of of tnein around. Yes, they can bite in them. We were walking holes without coiling to strike. I had a irall riding back packing, camping or whatever. love Davis of MHford and Gar- rison, Utah. She is survived by her husband Rodger Chapin.two daughters Chen-is- e and Cassandra; one son, Richard, all of Cabazon, California. Private services were held for close friends and family. served as Stake Missionary In the Ely, Nev. for 12 years. She was preceded in death by two sons; DeVon and G. Wayne. Survivors include her husl and of Beaver; daughters Mrs. Verlyn (Jean) Gray of Carson City, Nev. and Mrs. Kirk (Join) Brinks I., .ff of Sandy; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Mervln U. of Calie;ue, Nev., Mrs. Orson (Neta) Johnson of Ploche, Nev., and Mrs. Nv.el! (I Carter of Beaver, o- Funeral services werjMielJ oa Monday in Beaver, Interment In the Mountain View Cemetery hi Beaver. Said to the boys, "Lets pull some gas out of the truck and burn out the bushes, and we can got 'em dead real quick." It diln't take long for the bushes to burn. Giws.s What? We :t every snake, here's the rattles for proof very soft, all following me. When we reached about the middle of the bushes, all hell broke loose! Snakjs were rattling all around us. Boy did we ever jump high and fast. (Just like deer) Well, we beat them and made it out safs. So I X we wmte i V. The true purpose of this newspaper is to present not to appease. If you get the facts accurately your dander up over one of our editorials, writers or the way in which we present our facts . . . great! Because getting mad usually means that you are about And involvement means the kind of to get involved. action that improves our lifestyles and conditions. ... '4. So get mad at us if you like. Bat we are still gothe facts and keep you fully informed on ing to report community-'happening- s and other issues of interest to you. 3 , Beaver County News 7 NURSE REFRESHER COURSE PLANNED FOR SOUTHERN UTAH A refresher course for registered nurses whose licenses have lapsed Is being planned for southern Utah, according to Verla Collins, PhD, director of education for Health Care. "There are some 1,333 nurses In Utah with inactive licenses," said Dr. Collins. "Many inactive nurses are women who left their professions to raise families. Now that their children are older they can return to professional practice." She adds; that this is one of the few refresher courses in the state that satisfies the requirements for relicensure without taking the state board examination. More than 50 nurses In northern Utah have taken advantage of the Intermojntain course durlngthe past year and are working in hospitals today. Many of them had been inactive for 15 or more years. The course will continue in the north and be expanded to a southern Utah site as early as September if a sufficient number of students enroll. A final decision on locating the course In southern Utah will be made July 15. The 12 -- week course Includes 166 hours of nursing theory and 160 hours of clinical experience. Nursing theory is gained in classroom instruction and the clinical objectives are met by providing patient care in a hospital under the director supervision of a preceptor RN. Inactive licensed practice nurses are also eligible to enroll In the refresher course, Dr. Collins said. Tuition for the course is $700, but she pointed out that most nurses received scholarships from Health Care or from the hospitals where they have their clinical affiliation. Nurses interested in the IHC Nurse Refresher Program cangetmore information by writing: IHC Education Center, 5295 South Third West, Suite Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 or calling or the human resource department of the nearest IHC hospital. Intermountain Health Care Is a organization based in Salt Lake City which oversees a regional health care system operating in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. 5, 261-10- FOREST SERVICE PROPOSES ANGES IN APPEAL? PROCESS Officials In rural areas of Utah who are seeking innovative programs to revitalize their communities can now get help through a new Rural Information Center at the Utah State University Extension office in Logan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes- - in the process that allows the public to appeal decisions made by national forest officials. the current regulation and found that we mslel to streamline, simplify, expedite and eliminate confusion In the appeals process," said F. Dale Rotertson, chief of USDA's Forest Service. The proposal separates appeals on permi'.s with the Forast Service to use or '.o occupy National For?st System lands from appeals Involving objections to land and resource manageme tt plinniag and "We "The Rural Information Center provides rural officials with infor mation and referral. services on key revltalization issues," said David Rogers, Community Resource Development program leader for USU Extension. Rogers said that among these issues are: revie-.ve- project implementation Currently, all appellants use 'he same process. Thev can obtain review of a forest officer's decision at two higher levels of authority. For example, a district ranger's decision can be appealed to the forest supervisor and then to the regional forjster. The decision can be changed at either of the levels. Under the proposal, both types of appeals wouli be given a streamel review at the next lined, administrative level, with discretion for further review at one more level. Appeals involl.ig special use permits wou'.l relain many of the features of the current rule. Contractual disputes would not be subject to either rule. "Our appeals process Is a valuable way to review kev decisions, one-lev- but it hal become UTAH SINGLE PARI NiS Gf" EMPLOYMENT hi.EAK RURAL INFORM AT ION CENTER CH- too slow and too costly a tradeotf that Impede 1 land and resource management activities." Robertson saii. If the proposed rules are adopted, the Forest Service wilt monitor how well Deciding Officers and Reviewing Officers meet deadlines and prompt action will be taken to remedy excessive de'ays in processing of appeals, Robertson said. The proposal will be published in the May 18 Federal Register. Comments on the proposal must be received in writing by July 15 and sent to F. Dale Ro'nert-soshould Chief (1370), Forest Service, Washington, USDA, P.O. Box D.C. 20090-609For further Information contact or Kath-ryLarry Hill, Hauser, n, 9G-3- 0, 0. n -- How ruralcommunittescanma-lntatcompetitive, diversified econ- n omies. - Rural government services and facilities and the capabilities to support them . Local leadership efforts that can deal with structural change. The importance of the natural resource base to the quality of life in rural and urban areas. Officials with rural development questions can call the USU Extension state office In Logan, 5. USU Extension will tap Into a variety of resources, Including the National Agricultural Library In Beltsvilie, MJ., to obtain answers to questions. The National Agricultural Library is the largest of its kind In the free world. Staff members draw on thousands of books, journals and programs and more than 500 data bases to provide rural officials with suggested answers to their questions. Another resource Is the technical expertise of the Extension Service's nationwide educational network, including Information on successful programs conducted by extension services around the country. The Rural Information Center started Jan. 1 after the concept was tested early last fall. In addition to Its current Information and referral service, the center will soon offer rural communities a consultation service, a rural information briefs service and a future trends 700-125- nt service. The Rural Information Center Is joint project of the Extension Service and the National Agricul- a tural Library. 1 t Salt Lake Cit, Uul5-year project to assist Utah iinjie parents and displaced ho;i.em aUers In finding employment approved Tuesday, according to Sen. Or-- r in Hatch, R --Utah. The UJS. Department of health and Human Services hasapproved $500,000 for the first year of the two-yeI'fah project for Single Parent Economic iiUe; cadence Demonstration Prui: t. "This project will involve hundreds of single parents and displaced homemakers, mo.-.- of j'pm :. -. . I. currently on welfare," "Under this project, th'.:.e;:,es will provide training ande it ion internships. Hatch said there are r. any obstacles to self -- sufficient . "Those Individuals want to get off ..elf ue rolls and into the workfot re." Hatch went on. "But there needs to be help available. Trying is needed, support servlces'such as child daycare Is a must,hiid, there has to lie some see hi)jo:;e . "The Utah Legislature Iwi appropriated some funds and :i w ,vith these federal dollars, we will begin to see some real progress made In this struggle to overce;r.e the obstacles." Hatch said he is prou of what Utah has already accomplished. "In 1983, I'tah's Social Services Department lgan a A " ar f ! program." Hatch tiMitlnued. "In just one year some seven thousand families were wm king on economic Independence. ;ln that year 546 cases were droje ifrom the welfare rolls. "In 1985 the first Vtatr internship project began anija third of the 1,706 parents v!j Ugan the training were helped in securing jobs. In 1986 ant liter 849 part Icipated. r "In Davis County, Utih, over In a 8,000 people participated project, and .500 are now actively involved lnjoltsearch, training, high school completion, or working. "We know the Idea works, but with SPEID, we'll have proof that It will not only work In Utah, but can be a successful prototype across the country, with lneflts for millions." |