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Fire Burns In City Jail Prisoner Barely Escapes Lefthand, 27, is Christensen, Grant J Stubbs, in a Salt Lake City hospital sufand Joe Springer fering from smoke inhalation The EMTs gave Mr Lef and possible injury to his lungs emergency treatment 5th ,thand following an incident March and took him to Richfield, at the Salma City Jail where a doctor examined and According to reports, Mr Lefthand was arrested by the released him He was then taken to the Sevier County Jail Salma City Police for public inhim doctor The the was in toxication He placed Salma jail Sometime later, a again at 9 00 A M Sunday and informed the sheriff's officers passerby noticed smoke coming to return him to the hospital if from the jail The police were he worsened At 4 00 P M , he notified, and they got the man out The Salma Volunteer Fire was returned to the doctor, who referred him to a Salt Lake City Department was summoned at about 1 20 A M , together with hospital The ambulance broke the E M T team of Lee down in Provo, and Mr Left- Noel Anthony New Cafe Asks For Mini-BottLicense le Salma City Council regular meeting was held March 7, 1977 Attending were Councilmen Warren Crane, Maurice Rasmussen, McKay Roberts, Robert Jensen, and Leah Conover, as were Kyle Torgerson and Rick n Shaw Maurice Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by McKay Roberts, that Warren Crane be appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Motion passed The minutes were read and approved Dale Shaheen was present and discussed three matters He asked about getting the fill dirt that Shaheens were traded for an easement and said if they could get it somewhere that would benefit the City, they would be happy to do so He was told that it would be looked over if he would get with the Council He then asked about a building permit for a new cafe and was told to contact the building inspector He said the cafe plans have a small lounge and inquired about an e beer license and a permit He was told to pick up a license application for the beer permit and to submit a written request for a mini bottle permit Markay Johnson presented preliminary plans for some an nexation and the development of a R 1 Subdivision The plans mini-bottl- were reviewed, and he was told to proceed with further detailed plans Don Naser and Gale Larson, of Valley Engineering, were present Mr Naser told the Council that the City was to sign the contract with Four Corners for the culinary water study on March 11th The engineering for the sewage treatment plant feasibility study was discussed with these gentlemen, and they were asked w hat resources they had to assist the City m their projects Mr Larson gave the Council some background on his firm and what they could do for the City Gordon Kiesel was present to discuss several matters with the Council as Police Chief and Fire Chief He told the Council there had been a fire m the jail He discussed building inspection problems and said he would assist the building inspector in enforcing the building codes He also discussed the burning ordinance, fire equipment, and fire hydrants McKay Roberts said he and Robert Jensen have reviewed the city dump and were drawing up a proposal for its usage The solid waste fees were also discussed Leah Conover presented several changes in the zoning ordinance that have been recommended by the Planning Commission They consisted of larger minimum lot size and width for residential zones The City Recorder, Rick Shaw, is to get these changes into the form of a revised ordinance for adop- The Salina Lions are remind residents about their paper drwe on Saturday March 12th, and Saturday, March 2(tt Thcv will gather paper' on those Valley Hospital until another ambulance could continue the transfer He is now in Salt Lake City, where Monday serious his condition was reported on as The smoke was caused by a smoldering mattress in the jail The fire was either caused deliberately by Mr Lefthand or as accident Smoke spread through the city building and fans were set up by the Fire Department in both the library and in the council chambers Arsen charges on Mr Left hand are pending enice, Sigurd Marylene Dastrup, Thad Wasden and Aldena Thompson Aurora or at the Richfield Farm Bureau Office interested in Anyone agriculture and desiring to at tend, contact one of the above members Sevier Clinic Open House An open house will be held at the Sev ler alley Clinic in Rich field on Sunday, March 20th, from 3 00 to 5 00 P M The clinic is located at 1100 North 70 East The public is invited. The doctors will be moved in bv March 14th 15 Cent-- . Business Pays 44.4Of Sevier Property Tax Bill owners of business of the total property property ti bill in Sevier County last war Throughout the state, about 48 of all property taxes charged during 1976 were paid 44 1 collected from owners of commercial property 1 hese were some of the facts reported bv Utah Foundation, the private tax research in its latestj organization analysis of the property tax burden in Utah According to the study, property taxes charged by all units of government in Sevier County last year amounted to $1 613 586 Of this sum, the various classes of commercial and industrial property accounted for $714,509, or 44 3 of the total Other property categories include residential property motor vehicles $416 191 (25 $193 655 (12 0), agricultural property - $239,453 (14 8), and 8), 1) miscellaneous - $49,778 ( 3 Part of the property taxes collected on motor vehicles represents taxes on business and industry and part on individuals Throughout the state, property taxes charged during 1976 totaled $240,134,711 The report points out that this amount represents an increase of $32 million or 15 4 over the 1975 total Most of this gain can be accounted for by new properties being added to the tax rolls and hy increases in existing Fatal Truck Car Crash North of Richfield, Mar. 2 for two EMT's Motion passed Fourth North in front of the was Center new Stake discussed Maurice Rasmussen said he had told the Stake the City would be willing to divide the cost of improving it with them and the irrigation com pany Robert Jensen is to discuss the matter further with the irrigation company There was a discussion on the issuance of off premises beer licenses to bars The Council was against it and those submitted were held for further m vestigation There was also a discussion on the licensing ol those renting homes and basements No change on policy was made concerning this Several licenses were held to be checked into A lease offer from Mobil Oil on the airport was discussed The Council was not in favor of it The recorder was instructed to contact Gunnison City con cerning this Meeting adjourned at 11 45 P M dates, so please have your papers tied in bundles and out M on the curb b 9 00 on those dates valuations resulting from the statewide reappraisal program Last year, the revaluation was completed in Iron, Juab, Piute, and Utah Counties Taxes charged in these four counties rose by $7 million or 33 in 1976 The average mill rate throughout the state declined during 1976 for the fifth con secutive year Foundation analysts hasten to point outj however, that this decline does not necessarily mean that the property taxes paid have declined during this period In many cases, the lower mill rate was more than offset by higher assessments placed on the properties This was especially true in those counties that were revalued under the five year reappraisal program Approximately three out of every five dollars m property taxes collected in Utah goes for the support of local schools According to the Foundation report, local school levies accounted for $144 3 million, or of all property taxes last to the property tax, public schools receive all of the individual and corporate in come tax revenue plus a sub stantial part of the sales tax through transfers from the general fund 60 1 year In addition Although the schools leceive the bulk of all propeity tax revenue, the largest percentage increases during recent years have been by special improvement districts The Foun dation study points out that property taxes imposed by special improvement districts over the past ten rose by 274 years This compares with property tax increases of 119 for schools, for counties, 78 for cities and towns and 74 during this same ten year period The rapid growth in special district taxes is attributed to the population expansion in tb taxes for the public schools, on the other hand was moderated by the substantial increases in state aid that were made in the period Lust year there were 425 dif ferent governmental units in e s'a'e that had the authority t impose a property tax The s'ud) otiserves however, that because of overlapping con figurations, there were actually 565 separate taxing areas w here a different overall mill rate could be imposed The overall property tax mill rate varied from a low of 44 77 mills ($44 77 per $1 ,000 assessed valuation) in one unincorporated area of Utah County to a high of 114 77 mills in one section of Salt Lake City The average mill levy for the state was 74 69 mills last year, compared with 75 06 mills in 1975 unincorporated urban areas especially along the Wasatch Front The increase in property Music Guild Plans Salina Concert Mar . 18 board members of the Music Guild met Sunday evening at the home of Publicity Director, Joseph Gentry Guild President, Mrs Charles Compton, expressed appreciation to board members and to those who assisted in bringing concerts to the area A letter from Utah Symphony Director, Maurice Abravanel, was read to the group, which expressed high praise for the appreciation which was shown to the symphony members by the Guild and area residents when they performed here last November Friday, March 18th, is the date for Kristen Nielson, violinist, and Ren Anderton, pianist, to present their combined concert m Salina The North Sevier High School Auditorium is the location, 7 30 P M , the time, and there will be no charge The Guild is anxious to bring fine entertainment for their subscribers and for those the opportunity School children under the age of 12 were bussed earlier in the year to hear the symphony, and the Sevier School District Board has offered to do so again when Ballet West appears at South Sevier High School on April 27th Parents are asked not to bring children under 12 for the March 18th program Future programs for the younger listeners are planned, or all are 30 P M welcome at the program at the South Sevier High School on Saturday, the no charge 19th Ages Upcoming is a dessert-luncheoand fashion show being presented by the Guild in Richfield The purpose, to raise funds for Project Piano Keys Pianos are to be placed in each high school The date, March 26th Location and time to be announced shortly For more information concerning concerts or Guild activities, call Mrs James Peterson, Salina, or Mrs Compton, 6-- 6 Scholarship ToB.Y.U. n wishing to take advantage of 3 VI. Dave Johnson was notified that he is the recipient of a scholarship to cover half of his tuition for the 1977-7academic year. 8 The award acknowledges ou- tstanding academic achievement and recognizes unusual promise for continued scholastic excellence at Brigham Young University. Dave is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burke Johnson, of Aurora. Winners Named For Dist. Six Oratorical Contest Leah Conover also said the ambulance crew has requested half tuition for two new EMTs Robert Jensen made a motiort, seconded by McKay Roberts, that Salina City donate $40 for one half training tuition PInmc 529-332- 1 10 1977 tion Salina Lions Ask For Help In Paper Drive ing hand was taken to the Ltah L S Senator Orrin t Hatch will address the Farm Bmeau at their annual banquet March 17th to Thad according Wasden President ot Secier County Farm Bureau Oigama tion Mr Wasden further stated that we feel really fortunate that Senator Hatch could fit m a visit, as we recognize how busy and involved his senatorial work is in the service of ltah and how many demands thcie are on him We will welcome his visit to our county and the interest that he shows The banquet will be March 17th at the Rodeway Inn, at 7 OOP M Advanced reser vations must be made through the board members, Sharon Hansen Elsinore, Eric Tuft, Monroe Garth Ogden Lynnet te Buchanan Richfield Torn Christensen Brent Cowley, Ambulance No citations have been issued and none are pending in a fatal crash early the morning of March 2nd on U S High way 89, one mile north of Richfield, according to the investigating Highway Trooper John Mecham The accident occurred about 4 40 A M when a car, driven by Arnon Chidester, 85, of Richfield, crashed into the left front of a large semi trailer coal truck, southbound and driven by John Michael Jensen, 23, of Salina The left front of the auto car-truc- k made contact with the truck and the impact swung the car against the following trailer There was a heavy snowstorm at the time of the mishap, and it was felt the car, approaching from a farm road, did not see the truck, or the driver could not control his vehicle Mr Chidester apparently died instantly in the grinding crash and was still in the machine when it came to rest Mr Jensen, a driver for Glen Barney truck line, was taken to the Sevier Valley Hospital and treated for shock He was later released Highway Patrol Sargeant Charles assisted Cowley Trooper Mecham in the investigation Witnesses in other trucks said the car failed to slow down as it came onto the highway The auto was a complete loss and damage to the truck and trailer w as estimated at several thousand dollars This was the first traffic fatality in Sevier County in 1977 The District Six American Legion Oratorical Contest was held March 2nd at the Salina American Legion Civic Center, directed by Maurlin Mickelsen, District Commander This is the 40th annual contest sponsored by the National American Legion organization, and involves high school students from throughout the United States High School in Salina Sorenson, representing Tom GunHigh School in nison Valley Gunnison, placed second, and taking third was Debra DeLeeuw, representing Wayne High School in Bicknell Each contestant spoke eight minutes from prepared text and four minutes extemporaneously Their subject was Some Phase of The Constitution Three winners were selected m the District Six contest by a panel of five neutral judges Taking top honors was Todd Peterson, from North Sevier The three local winners will enter the area contest in now Price, scheduled for March tlth This event will include winners trom the south section of Utah, including Legion Districts 5, 6, and 7 Winners here will go to the state finals with the top contestant to receive a $500 scholarship State winners will vie for the national title which carries a top scholarship prize of $8,000 Other winners on the national level will receive scholarships of $5,000 for second, $3,000 for third, and $2,000 for fourth In all, the American Legion will give scholarship awards totaling $44,000 S.C.S. Holds Zome Mootlsag Deb Salima The Ltah Association of Soil Conservation Zone 4 meeting was held March 3rd at the DeKator Manor in Salina, Ltah, with County Superv isors attending from Wayne, Piute, Sevier, Changes was given by Alton Sudwicks, of Ltah, after which Kingston Thame Taylor, Loa Zone 4 Director, conducted" the morn- Conser State McMillan, vatiomst from Salt Lake gave a talk on SCS Progress and 208 Water Quality Studies followed by an illustrated talk by Don Pendleton, of the Sanpete, Juab, and Millard Counties The opening prayer ing session and welcomed guests State President, Ken Cardon, reported on the National Convention held in February in Atlanta Georgia and encouraged everyone to get active in their areas Jim Vice President, also gave a talk on Be keadv for Mat-sumo- ri Edith Clinger Ladies Auxiliary President for the State, gave her report and encouraged the ladies to sup port their husbands in their conservation work Marjorie Jensen gave ideas on Soil Stewardship Week George Bureau of Land Management in Richfield on Organic Act At noon dinner was enjoved by forty guests and they were entertained by the Male Quartet composed of Jerold Johnson Jr Marlin Mason Maurice Mason, and Doug Johnson, acby Billie Lou Johnson companied The afternoon session was conducted by Robert S Jensen, the other Zone 4 Director Resolutions and the L'ASCD history were discussed Mr Jensens term as Zone Director expired, so elections were held to another He was tw o-- y ear term Utah Range Development Program" was given by Jim Harvey, Executive Secretary to of Commissioner the Agriculture for Ltah He was followed by Harold Brown Area Conservationist, who spoke on SCS Are Staffing v It LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST RS Toni Sorenson, Gunnison, left, 2nd place winner; Todd Peterson, Salina, 1st place winner; and Debra DeLeeuw, of V4 ayne, 3rd place. |