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Show t Ttio Saiflj Sun Tt.ca fctiu.iy 17 1937 Blood From the Turnip aid in Group Clear Creek diggings will The Central Utah Arvhac-ologicSuctety extends a hearty welcome y the largest Fremont site ever found and eseavated Ihe Ihousands of artifacts taken from Ibe sites will be housed at Ihe museum and will be available far study by archaeologists out the country'. through- Kohler has some progressive ideas about excavations at local sites. He hopes to involve the public, using sites at various stages of excavation where he can demonstrate archaeological technique and demonstrate how archaeological information can be denied from artifacts. Members of the Central Utah Archaeological Society will be receiving Iraimng at the museum, as well The Central Utah Archaeological Society hopes to be intricately involved in plans and activities at the Fremont Henlage Stale lark. The public ts encouraged lo attend meetings of the society, and those who have a special interest in archaeology are invited to join. Additional information can be obtained by contacting KJatne Ch- ristensen. 527-389- or Jana Wah-Iquis- t, 529-360- The next meeting of the Society will be held February 19, at 7:30 p m,. in the basement of the Sevier County Courthouse. Riding Club Spring Ice breaker Feb. 21 r. . The Salma Hiding club w ill hold a Spring Icebreaker Saturday, February 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the Salina Kodco Grounds. Everyone is invited to bring your horse, your coat and your whole family. The Hiding Club will sell refreshments. and furnish a bonfire. The cost will be $1 per event and : WONT HURT A BIT: This dog isn't too thrilled about having her rabies shot so she can be licensed irv Salma. A clinic was held last week, and lots of dogs were immunized. License must be obtained by February 27th, or late fees will be attached. indude: Figure eight stake race; sweetheart race; bareback relay (four will ! Warning comes from former diplomat s pro-Sovi- fighters just minutes before his scheduled execution. While working for the Afghan government, Shams often met with top leaders of the Soviet Union nev Doug Christensen, student at Southern Utah State College, was awarded first prize last week in a five state regional playwriting co- -' ntest sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Theatre Association. Christensen won the award for his one act play Sander which examines the effects of a young mans death on the residents of town in southern Utah. The award included a $50 cash prize and the opportunity for the play to receive professional critique from the contest judges. The critique session was far and away the most valuable part of this contest, Christensen said. of Soviet peace. Shams now resides in the United States and is on a nationwide speaking tour to warn the American people not to trust the Soviets, new regime, Shams was rescued by the Afghan freedom et ms speecn is sponsored Dy tne Sanpete TRIM Committee and by local chapters of The John .Birch Society. For advance tickets and including Lenoid Brezhto work out peace agree- - information, call 835-584- Volunteer tax help available locally or 1 is help with their taxes. Volunteer Income Tax assista- Volunteers assist people with nce is available locally. The VITA program is designed to provide free assistance at community locations to individuals simple tax returns, and there is no charge for the service. To make an appointment please call 529-365- who cannot afford professional 4. Soviets told us they wanted peace. We, the Afghan people, also wanted peace. Naturally we trusted the Soviets. But that was our big mistake. The Association of Concerned Taxpayers reminds all citizens of a special rally to be held Thursday, February 19, at 8:30 a.m. at the State Capitol. The rally is being organfeeiLio-demonstrat- e opposrtionTo Governor Bangerters $236 million tax Soviet-backe- 1 d Shams Abdul EXPLAIN The Lessons of Afghanistan tissi What can we learn from the Soviet takeover of Afghanistan? Do the Soviets keep their word? Can we trust them? Why did Lenin say, Promises, like pie crusts, are made to be broken.? Will America make the same mistake as Afghanistan did? FIND OUT! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1987 - 7:30 p.m. Manti City Complex 50 South Main Manti, Utah tf 1 df Jrp-- r sr protest is expected to include more than 5,000. If you are unable to attend the rally, telephone both of your representatives on that day stating your support for the rally and your opposition for the tax increase. CalhSenator Cary Peterson at . '533-570- 1. Find Out Abdul Shams was a Economic advisor to the President of Afghanistan. In this role he often met with top Soviet leaders, including Leonid Brezhnev. When the Afghani government was overthrown in December of 979 by a coup. Shams refused to cooperate with the new government and was sentenced to death. He was just minutes from being executed when he was rescued by the Afghan freedom fighters, the muiahideen. fHJI per and to drop tt nos behind our own goal line. Tuft emphaxued pervent tuaard the total cost of public education through properly taxes It ail boils down lo quality education. Tuft said Our students have opportunities they have never had before The current economic conditions of the state not only jeopardize the programs, but also jeopardize our children's education, both today, and tn Ihe future. Tuft said Patrick Wilson, school district accountant, said that in order for the district to make up the proposed $100,000 it would oe necessary to increase the school district property tax levy by two mills, Itiis would be a net increase of about $17 on a $50,ooo home, or about the cost of taking the family out to dinner, Wilson said. Though Ihe two null increase would raise only about $168,000 it would actually generate more than $400,000 into the school district These are going lo be lough decisions, not only for the gover- nor, Ihe legislature, the school board and district officials, but also for taxpajers. Tuft said. We revenues. The school district s maintenance and operation budget ts equalized by the state, based on Ihe number of students and the ability of each district to raise money on a local level. The have a long way to go before we will know what lo do. He assured we are doing all we can, and evaluating every option, trying our best to "find a few more places to squeeze blood from a turnip," Tuft concluded. program allows equal money lo be spent on the education of every student in Utah. Since our district is relatively Task Force Continued bom Page 'We have a lot to dixeuss. and dont think 1 I it will all be solved in one planning session." Wasden said. Many of the Ionics of concern been around lor years. Already laws have been changed lhat have muddied the situation rather than clcanng the problems up. ITesently there is a Question of whether a JP court can hear cases that have been written in the county when the county also has a JP system, even if the county JP court is further away and not the same convenience to the offender. The state has said it would like the fine money on the tickets written by the Utah Highway Patrol whe- The Salina Sun USPS 4780-800- 0 60 East Main Salina, Utah 84654 Phone 529-783- 9 reas that fine money is being deposited by the court where the offense is taken, right now. Presently there is a decline in county sponsored JP courts in Utah with city court systems staying about the same. With these trends the task force has been These judges were unbiased and pulled no punches when showing me ways my play can be improved. The contest was held in Boulder, CO, Feb. 6 and 7. Along with Christensen, director Kenn Wheeler and a cast of six SUSC students attended the competition. Christensen is now working on another one act play, as weU as two full length plays. He hopes to study playwriting in graduate school after graduating from SUSC this year. Doug is the son of Carol Christensen, of Redmond. dents only contribute about II asked to consider territorial jurisdiction and possible crossover coverage by two possible JP court systems. There has also been a move in past years to change the constitution to make the JP court a court of record, meaning that all words would be recorded which would also make the judge be a lawyer trained, not as it is now with JP judges. These and other questions will be discussed by the task force. Wasden was not sure when the recommendations would be compiled and given to the lawmakers, but would know more after this weeks session. The Salma Sun. SECD Whats Happening! Subscribe to THE SALINA SUN 533-580- 1 i CORRESPONDENTS: Aurora Redmon.d,, Salina Kathleen Lloyd i Tammy Johnson Evelyn Kiesel Dr. Alviri Ha:;ison Dr. Alvin Hamson, Extension Horticulturalist from Utah State University, met with local farmers at North Sevier High last week. The group discussed the growing of sweet corn, and howto make it a profitable business. Bill Egan, who is heading the formation of a Sevier Co-o- p .also addressed the group. Cattleman of the Year Dick Probert has been named 1986 Cattleman of the Year, and he is a cattleman and cowboy in every seme of the word. Bom to the profession in Scipio, ranching has been his life. Probert Ranches, Inc., is a cow-caoperation based in East Millard and extends into Sevier and Piute counties. Dick is one of five children bom to a man who was a staunch supporter of the Utah Cattlemens Association, and his mother was a charter member of the Utah He was a member of the FFA at Millard High. He married Thelma Harding of Aurora and has three children. Dick has been active in civic, community, professional and chu- Yearend Liquidation Sale of Most 1987 SNOWMOBILES! lf Cow-Belle- s. rch organizations. He currently serves on the Governors Advisory Council, and is president of the Utah Beef Council. The Cattleman of the Year Award is presented by the Utah State Future Farmers of America. He was sponsored by the Millard Eagle Chapter. DEALER COST ON MOST MODELS!!! Get them before they are all gone!!! 680 South Main 896-566- 6 4780-800- 0 is published each Wednesday for $ 1 2.00 per year in Utah and S 1 4. 50 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun. 6C East Main, Salina, Utah 84654. Second class postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send adddress changes to the Salina Sun. P.O. Box C. Salina, Utah 4654. Single Copy 350 Kevin Ashby Publisher Carol Jensen Editor Capitol Rep. Tom Christensen, ABDUL SHAMS 529-761- 529-702- locally1, would be Use fumbling the football at State year 1500 people protested, and this next The non-rider- year siiiail, and the economy of the area is hunted, the state matches every duilar raised locally w ith nearly j Irom state revenues. In effect, Wilson says, Sevier County resi- Rally set hike proposal. In January of this We Trusted Them! man); broom polo; several egg races; open barrel race; skirt nding; musical tires and more! There will be events for children and Bundle up, and we'll see ya there! Awards will be given to three places in most events. For more information, call Greg or Cody AnNoyes at derson at Student wins 1 st in five state contest menls between the two countries. It was here that he saw firsthand how the Soviets operate. According to Shams, "The Soviets told us they wanted peace. We, the Afghan people, also wanted peace. So naturally we trusted them. But that was our big mistake. I do not want to see the same thing happen to America. In 1979 the Soviets invaded Afghanistan and have murdered over one million people since then. My people are fighting for their lives and their freedom, says We are paying the price Shams. Abdul Shams, a former economic advisor to the President of Afghanistan, is coming to Manti to warn the American people not to trust the Soviet Union. Shams will be speaking to the public on Monday, February 23, at the Manti City Complex, 50 South Main, Manti, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door, $10 per family. Shams was an economic advisor to the President until December of 1979 when the Afghan government-waoverthrown by a bloody Soviet-backe- d coup. Sentenced to death for not cooperating with the 1 The last option will have drastic side effects. Tuft said Ihe caieer ladder program is now in its third is l.kely la Ken Kohler, the new staff member at Fremont Heritage Stale Park, He will kerve at park arvhaeologisi and museum curator A the Visitor Center ts ket for opening this Spring, Kohler ts beginning to organiie material for display in the museum and sites for excavation Ken was born in Heber Valley, and spent several yrras in lYovo working on his degree in arvhae-ologat HVU, He has also spent time studying in the Middle Fast. Kohler was on hand when the archeological sites in Clear Creek Can on were surveved and excavated He believes that the Visitor Center-Museuwill be a great tourist attraction and educational tool for the Central Utah area, Kstimates are that 50,000 to 90,0oo will visit the park annually, but Gordon Topham, park super intendent and Kohler both feel these estimates are conservative. Topham and Kohler plan that ihe Fremont Heritage Museum and Visitor Center will become the renter for the study of the prehistoric Fremont Culture. With the excavation of hundreds of Fremont structures in the canyon, this site inves-tigai- CxMitmuod from Page - Richfield |