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Show r Jj n Satina Sun VVchi May ! 3 t 87 Cutting the budget pie hurts! There have been many frying moments as Salma City Councilman, but there are none worse th3ntryirg to balance a budget on diminishing income and demanding expenses. You hear all the time that "once you are hired by the government they will never let you go," and this statement is justified by the growing number of employees and expenses by local, state and national governmental agencies but things are different in Salma During the past couple of years a police officer left the force and was never replaced Another employee retired and was not replaced, It was the decision of the council and recommendation of the mayor that instead of hiring special summertime cemetery and park help, we could, hire one more person to the city crew and still take care of the necessary work on less money, but with year round employment. Employee cuts have affected every department in the city within the last two years, with the exception of the office supervisors, and changes there have been recommended for this year. A one day a week cut was recommended by the Mayor for each of the three office employees of the city. Their schedules and work responsibilities would be readjusted to fit the new time frame. Schedules would accommodate the public with someone in the office during the normal working hours, five days a week. Trimming waste from government is not an easy task. I used to think it was just a matter of calling an ace a spade and acting, but when cutting departmental budgets you never hear from those who believe that their taxes are too high. You hear all the reasons you should stay status quo or even increase government spending on behalf of a few. have also found that it is hard to decide when you are paying too much for the position or hours worked In a I community where business economics are ailing, it doesn't make sense to have a lot of raises, especially a flat raise for everyone. I do believe that some of the present pay scales are high, but there are some that are low, and should be adjusted by work demand and performance, rather than an across the board increase. Approximately 5225,000 a year is spent on wages and benefits for Salma City employees. These funds come out of a total yearly budget of $484,891, or almost half, A little out of balance if compared to the operations of a business. Government is nothing more than a business. If a business looses income it has to adjust the work force, which is usually one of the biggest expenses, to fit the income. I don't see our job any different. It hurts a business employee to be cut back or laid off just as much as it hurts an employee of the government. There are still paths of betterment that the city could study and impelement but we have come a long way in recent years to keep government spending in Salina under control The biggest source of income the. city has, which is almost double that of property tax, is our sales tax revenue. This figure has been constant at around $150,000 a year since I have been in the area. This is generated from buying at home and a portion of the sales tax collected is returned to the city. appreciate the support to every facet of our business district by you, the shopers. Every dollar spent at home contributes to this source of city revenue that keeps our property taxes constant and city services available. I IM INNOCENT Poppy Day May 16, 1987 Saturday, May 16, 1987 has been declared the official Poppy Day for the North Sevier area by mayors of three communities. Larry Cosby, Aurora; Nathan Anderson, Redmond; and Rusty Albrecht, Salina jointly proclaimed the 16 th as the official day for distribution of the red poppies by the American Legion Auxiliaries, Salina Unit 36, and Redmond Unit No. 118. Why poppies? The idea of the poppy as a memorial flower for the World War dead was inspired by the flower which grows in France and Flanders. The poppy was a touch of beauty amid the hideous destruction of war. Soldiers of all nations looked upon it as a living symbol of the sacrifice' erans in government hospitals and rest homes across America. The monies raised by selling them are, in some cases, the veterans only means of helping sell them and all money collected goes into direct relief for the disabled men and the dependents of the dead and disabled. The poppies distributed by the Auxiliary are replicas of the Flanders Field poppy and are the exact color. The annual sale will be held Saturday, May 16, across the nation. Report on AIDS C. Everett Koop, Surgeon General Following is an excerpt from a report by the Surgeon General Everett Koop, of the U.S. Public Health Services to the people of the U.S. on AIDS. AIDS is a life threatening disease and a major public health issue. Its impact on our society is and will continue to be devastating. By the end of 1991, an estimated 270,000 cases of AIDS will have occurred with 179,000 deaths within the ten year period since the disease was first recognized. In the year 1991 145,000 patients with AIDS will need health School Issue Continued from Page 1 fidelity commitment, and maturity of successful marriages as something for which our children should strive. Parents should be welcomed as allies in sex education courses. Parents should be intormed ot the context of courses and these co- urses should encourage parents and children to talk to each other about sex. Schools, parents and commutes should pay attention to who is caching their children about sex. i ney should remember that arc role models for young And so it is crucial that pup.-ex education teachers offer of good character by the ict. and by the ideals I ctions they must be 'ticulate to students. te-ac- . - and supporting services totaling between $8 and $16 billion. However, AIDS is preventable. It can be controlled by changes in personal behavior. AIDS is an infectious disease. It is contagious, but cannot be spread in the same manner as a cold, or measles. It is contagious in the same way that sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea are contagious. AIDS can also be spread through sharing intravenous drug needles and syringes used for injecting illicit drugs. Education about AIDS should start in early elementary school and at home so children can grow up knowing what type of behavior to avoid to protect themselves from exposure to the AIDS virus. The threat of AIDS can provide an opportunity for parents to instill in their children their own moral and ethical standards. Those of us who are parents, educators and community leaders cannot disregard this responsibility to educate our young. The need is critical and the price is high. Education concerning AIDS must start at the lowest grade possible as part of any health and hygiene program. We need sex education in the schools and it must include information on heterosexual and homosexual relationships. It must emphasize prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. If you are interested in how textbooks in Utah schools will present the subject of Human sexuality' to your children, plan to attend the meeting scheduled Friday, May 15, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Sevier County Courthouse, Commission room. Language Fair were Mernlee Curtis, Joni Reynolds. Esteban Christensen. Rebecca Johnson. Heather Mason Old Timers Ball Dr ar Editor: Last summer we gathered up a slow pitch softball team made up of men 45 years old and older and participated in the Richfield City Softball League. We even won some games. During the 1987 season we would like to expand our teams and participation including an Old Timers' tourney in Richfield, with teams from throughout the state and perhaps in the future teams from surrounding states. If there is interest in your community or county in getting a similar team or teams together, we would like to work with them. Perhaps in the future we can organize a statewide league, play- system, and tournaments. Drop us a note with names, phone numbers, etc. Since we are just getting started we would appreciate any comments or other information that would be helpful. Yours for Health's Sake Paul Turner off (2nd place Movie) Absent W3S Dellitt Wilson, 1 st place Culture and 1 st place Vocabulary. Teaching the group is Kent Jacobsen of North Sevier High. Dear Editor: before Teacher Appreciation Week ends. I want to Lake advantage of this forum to say thanks to the many fine teachers in the schools of our district. 1 appreciate their willingness to spend long hours developing and implementing new teaching techniques, their dedication to helping students know the joy of achievement and their 'cooper ative attitude in this time of tight de-;en- what the charge really is. He said the information says nothing about what the defendants allegedly have done, and there is nothing to prepare a defense against, he said. Brown said he provided all the information the defense is entitled to, and no more information will be provided unless he is so ordered by the court. W heeler claims there are highly unusual aspects in the case. There was no law enforcement agency involved in the investigation. Other Utah state laws requires that the board shall also adopt rules in essentials of the free enterprise system. No partisan political, atheistic, sectarian, religious, or denominational doctrine may be taught in public schools; Honesty, temperance, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, resp county officials plan to use the communication, cooperation, and coalition building strategy for other issues as well wilderness, water rights, disaster relief, welfare reform, and farm legislation. President Sevier District Brown is acting as both and investigator, least highly unusual, said. He emphasized aware of no other case has been the situation, may become necessary na Brown as a witness prose-cute- that is r at Wheeler that he is where that and said it to subpoesince hs ie the only peson who has interviewed some of the witnesses at this time. Wheeler said he would like to see the issues resolved before the matter is set for preliminary hearing. ' These hearings are held in circuit court to see of there is enough evidence to bind the case over to district court for further action. Alan Young is charged with seven counts of communications fraud; Mayor Young with three counts; and Stephen Young with two counts. All three defendants waived their right for a preliminary hearing within 30 days from the date of arraignment. Mower said all defense motions will be heard June net receipts rather than paying from gross receips as it has done in the past. In most counties, these payments are used entirely for education and roads. Other workshops were held on welfare reform, wilderness designation, rural health care, disposal of nuclear waste, farm legislation, disaster relief, and worker adjustment programs. those issues are resolved by the attomies. is adamant that . Mayor Young there has never been any criminal wrongdoing. She says the issues of The Salina the case revolve around land values of property owned by LA. Young Sons Construction Co. Profit Sharing Plan. The issue appears to have come about because one of 30 people involved in the profit sharing plan was not happy with the plan, even though all 30 people signed letters of release once they were paid, she noted. When LA. Young Sons Construction Co. appeared to be going out of business, a committee was set to work with the Youngs on the land owned by the people invovled with the profit sharing plan, ac- cording to Mayor Young. The committee included Neal Beach, Salina; Steve Christiansen, Richfield; and Larry Gentry, of Richfield. Those people were involved in the entire process, even helping to determine land values, according to Mayor Young. In the end, everyone appeared to be happy, were paid, and everyone signed letters of release, the Mayor reported. Mayor Young says she has no idea why the action was ever filed. Sun USPS 4780-800- 0 60 East Main Salina, Utah 84654 Phone 529-783- 9 The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800- 0 is published each Wednesday for $ 1 2.00 per year in Utah and $14.50 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 60 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 84654. Single Copy 35C Publisher Kevin Ashby Editor Carol Jensen CORRESPONDENTS: Aurora Kathleen Lloyd Redmond., Tammy Johnson Salina Evelyn Kiesel i Applications accepted at Constitution of the United States and the State of Utah, respect for parents, home, and dignity and necessity of honest labor , habits and qualities of character which will promote an The Sevier County Sheriffs Ofupright and desirable citizen, and better prepare the student for a fice is presently accepting written richer, happier life, shall be taught applications for future openings as in connection with regular school certified corrections officers. work. Applications can be picked up at Schools shall also discourage the the Sheriffs office and will be using of alcohol, tobacco, and accepted until May 15, 1987. controlled substances. ect for the The forest receipt issue became even more critical as an amendment to the Federal budget proposal was passed by the U.S. Senate recently. This amendment would cut the payments by deducting administrative costs and using 2, unless Utah textbooks riage. important to western counties. Fighting cuts in forest-minerreceipts was a top priority, but Letters to tha Editor ora encouraged and welcome. All letters must he signed. Names will be withheld upon request. Standards for questions raised by students regarding contraceptives. 4. The acceptance or advocacy of sexual relations outside of mar- rence. Workshops and speakers covered a w ide range of issues School Board. the land was sold, the people involved in the profit sharing plan The Utah State Textbook Commission has reaffirmed its previous standards calling for continued exclusion of textbooks containing: 1. Treatment of erotic behavior, sexual stimulation, and intricacies of intercourse. 2. Acceptance of, or advocacy of homosexuality as a desirable or acceptable sexual lifestyle. 3. Advocacy, encouragement, or use of contraceptive methods or devices by unmarried minors. This however, does not preclude a teacher from objectively answering Sevier County Commissioner, Merlin T. Ashman, of Redmond, attended the Western Interstate Region annual meeting in Sacramento, California, recently. Ashman was among 300 county officials who attended the confe- funding. Surely we all know teachers who are positive influence in the life of someone we love. This would be a perfect time to say thanks. And so I do. Thank you teachers of Sevier School District. I applaud you! Sincerely, Ruth Jackson arraigned last week had requested. Wheeler said the defense is unsure just confab Richfield, Utah SAYS MAYOR Richfield Mayor Sue Marie Young, Alan Young and Stephen A. Young were arraigned in Tenth Circuit Court last week on multiple zharges of communication fraud, which are all first degree felonies. No action was taken, and June 2nd was the date set for the court :o hear defense motions. Max D. 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