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Show A.1J0 J.-- 'A Emer NO I : ..Lt:1 1 00 a I Mvf: IdMtrl l.-- ys 0(J 3 A'?tr 009 SH S833cl ny.m 18 OS I U - 8 W D HEART OF CASTLE COUNTRY 50 Cents Tuesday, April 24, 1990 Volume 91 planned Emery County political parties are preparing for the party caucus meetings to be held throughout the county on Monday, April 30. According to state law, Party caucus meetings are to be held in each election district for each political party throughout the state of Utah. At the party caucus meeting a voting chairman and vice chairman of the opposite sex, secretary, treasurer and at least three committee members and the delegates to which the members of the .party residing ir such district shall be entitled to the partys county primary convention, shall be elected by ballot. During the month of May, party county primary conventions are to be held prior to the state party conventions. Delegates are to elect nominees to run on the party ticket and to select delegates for the state party convention. The state conventions will be held in By ELIZABETH HANSON Staff writer Richard Harrington risked a calloused rear to ride 340 miles on horseback from Blanding to Salt Lake City to emphasize his stand on the wilderness issue and his wish to become a U.S. Congress- man. Posing as a Pony Express rider, he carried a along with Richard. The women and children rode in the campers. They arrived at Huntington City Hall where Mayor Martinez and others greeted them. At the rally held at the school June. Richard Harrington, Republican candidate for Congress, was in Emery County last week. Above, he is greeted by party officials and Mayor Ray Martinez of Huntington. The politician is riding house later, more signatures were added to the proclama- tion. The crusaders camped along a road where their intent to plug Richard was vis- ible from signs. The horses his horse as he campaigns to emphasize his stand on multiple use of public lands. Harrington is third from left. Photo by Elizabeth Hanson. may have been quartered at the arena. Next morning, Richard led off in a soaking rain as the car- avan moved on to other cities and groups. Progress Retirement Window by the board prompted the meeting editor last week. HUNTINGTON A group of senior educators met with the Emery County School Board at its regular board meeting April 18 to discuss the districts retirement policy. The topic of early retirement has been discussed by the same group with the board several times in the past, but recent adoption of the Early The new policy was adopted earlier this month, and to qualify for the window educators must have taught or been an administrator for a minimum of 10 years in the district. The policy includes the following: The board will pay early retirement, medical insur- ance and life insurance to edu cators who retire under this program for a maximum of five years or until the educator reaches age 65. During the period of early retirement, these benefits will be divided into 12 equal payments, payable on the same dates that regular educators are paid. The district will provide life insurance equivalent to the early retirement balance owing, made payable to the beneficiary of the retirees choice. Educators wishing to retire early must make application to the superintendent of schools by May 1 of the year they elect to retire. Special consideration of educators for early retirement during the school year may be made at the discretion of the superintendent and board of education. The early retirement per Shawn Bradley recalls year. The applicant must currently be employed by the Emery School District. The person must be less than 65 years of age on July 1 of the year of application for early retirement to qualify for this program. Educators who retire under this program will receive reimbursement of unused sick leave according to the formula of 50 percent of the current substitute pay (certified) for each unused Early Retirement Incentive Program provided by the Emery County School District are independent of the Utah State Retirement System. After the period, if the retiree has not reached age 65, heshe may purchase, at the retirees expense, insur- th ance through Educators Mutual at group rates until 384-269- 9. 1. 384-269- 8. Kenneth Thompson, 748-203- 6. Castle Dale West No. 6 Emery High School, Glen Beard, Castle Dale East No. 7 381-547- 6. Castle Dale Elementary School, Thomas Smith, 6. Huntington East No. 8 Huntington Elementary School, Larris Hunting, 9. Huntington West No. 9 Huntington Elementary School, Lisa Miller, Cleveland No. 10 Cleveland Elementary School, Scott 687-939- 7. McArthur, Elmo No. 11 Larry Randall home, Carolyn Randall, 653-221- 653-257- 8. 9. Green River No. 12 Book Cliff Elementary School, Olive Anderson, 564-332- 8. age 65. Spokesman for the group of educators, Tom Burr, indicated that several employees in the district want to retire on the newly adopted policy but not immediately. Superintendent A. Ernest Weeks said that any retirement policy has to benefit those who retire as well as the district in order for it to be an cost-effectiv- an co-M- (Continued on Page 4) Sorenson, 7. 384-272- 687-931- ar Last weeks Sports Illustrated featured a photo of Emerys Shawn Bradley standing on his toes while hanging on to the rim of a basketball hoop at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Why Shawn? True, hes an high school playto a 3A state team his led er, 1990 and a in championship 2A title in 1989, hes the tallest high school player in the country and he was among the most highly recruited players in the nation before signing with BYU last fall. But the story in the Sports Illustrated which featured the photo of Shawn, was about the 13th Annual McDonalds Game where the was named star Emery for his performance against the nations best high school basketball players. In just 16 minutes of playing time, Shawn scored 12 points in nearly perfect shooting from the floor, pulled down Emery City Ferron South No. 2 San Rafael Junior High School, Morris Mower, Ferron North No. 3 Ferron Elementary School, Tracy Aiken, Clawson No. 4 John Justice home, Orangeville No. 5 Cottonwood Elementary School, 381-526- ers salary By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor full-leng- 286-223- iod must begin July 1 to coincide with the districts fiscal schedule. Benefits of this 1 Hall, Ronnie The educators retirement will be based on hisher current placement on the teach- hoopla ings on April 30: p.m.) Emery No. day. all-st- ar Also in June, the county commissioners are to appoint registration agents and election judges. Following is a list of locations for party caucus meet- County Republican Party (all meetings begin at 7 Senior educators want window retirement plan By LARRY W. DAVIS 17 Caucus meetings Candidate rides into area with thoughts on wilderness proclamation for George Bush and the Congress. It lambastes the wilderness grab of Utah lands without regard for ranching, mining, tourism, economy and folks like us intending togoonenjoyingthe scenery without having to pack in. The Motley Crew, (someone dubbed the Robbers Roost Gang) traveled in comfy western duds. A few rode horses - No. S'f -- .. rfe-'V- - Emery High Schools Shawn Bradley receives a memento from McDonalds owneroperators Stan Knoles, Chris Beck McKay and Mark honor of his are his parents Shawns er Bradley. Mckay in all-st- ar left selection. To Teresa and Rein- e. The plan adopted is a permanent policy, he noted, but the numbers may vary from year to year depending on the financial situation in the district. Dr. Weeks said that the board plans to review the policy each year to see what can be offered in the retirement package. The board members at the meeting assured those present that an annual review of the policy would be made. This is the only year that we (Continued on Page 3) County Democratic Party Emery No. home, 1 Jerry Man-gu- m 200 South 200 East, 6 p.m. Ferron No. 2 and 3 city hall, 7 p.m. Clawson No. 4 city hall, 8 p.m. Orangeville No. 5 hall, 7 p.m. Castle Dale West No. Dan Whiteleather home, Castle Ave., 7 p.m. Castle Dale East No. court house, 7 p.m. Huntington East No. 8 Huntington West No. Huntington city 6 895 7 and 9 Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland No. 10 Cleveland Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Elmo No. 11 Max Lee and Eva Tucker home, 6:30 p.m. Green River No. 12 fire station, 8 p.m. |