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Show 5 The SurANews. Wed.. March 8. 1989 MSHA Centerfield boy is critical after crash Utah $91,571 The Labor Departments Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a grant of $9 1,571 to Utah for its mine safety and health program. State governments are the most appropriate source for assessing the safety, health and training needs of local mining communities and effectively allocating resources to meet those needs said David ONeal, assistant secretary for mine safety and health. Funds totaling $4.9 million were given nationally, and $417,834 for 1 ,238 mines in the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. T oday s complex mechanized mining environment demands a more knowledgeable, better trained miner than ever before. These funds are being used to teach miners to recognize and avoid hazards, to develop new training materials, and to conduct special safety and health programs. More information can be obtained on the grant to Utahs 249 mines by calling Stephan Hadley, Utah Industrial Commission, 530-6- 8 1 1 in Salt Lake City. 4-whe- eler A 12 year old Centerfield in critical condition remains youth at a Provo Hospital, following an accident on a four wheel vehicle February 24, around 4 p.m. in Centerfield. Jason Cox, son of Camilb Cox, Centerfield, and Mike cox, of Fairview, was a passenger on an ATV driven by 12 year old Jason Lewis, Centerfield. The boy s were ridi ng in the barrow pit at 385 north Main when the vehicle struck a snow embankment, became airborne and overturned several times, according to Gunnison Police Chief Joe L Chris tensen. Neither of the boys was wearing a helmet. The Cox youth sustained head injuries and was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Jason Lewis sustained a broken collarbone, cuts and abrasions, and was taken to GUnnison Valley Hospital where he was admitted overnight for observation and released. The Jason Cox Trust Fund has been established at Far West bank, in Fairview, to help the Cox family handle Jasons medical 4th Annual Hurricane Easter Car Show Mar. 25 The 4th annual Hurricane Easter Car Show will be held Saturday, March 25, at Hurricane High Football Field, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Antique, Classic and Customs cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles will be competing in over 30 classes. Over 120 vehicles will be on display, ranging from 1920 Ford Model Ts, 1955 through 57 Chevys, 6Qs Muscle Cars, Mini trucks and stock and custom cars, vans and motorcycles and boats. A model car competition will be held in conjunction with the show on Saturday and is open to hobbyists of all ages. For more information check with your local auto parts store or call The average property tax charged on a home val ucd at $75 ,000 in Salina last year was $616, or .82 of the current value. This compares with an average tax level of .79 on residential property during 1987. For the state as a whole, property tax levels moved up during most of the 1980s. State wide average on property tax on a $75,000 home in Utah last year was $737, or .98 of market value. This compares with an average tax burden of $552 or .74 in 1981. Utah Foundation tax ana Formula for success 7. Property tax value on gives Sal- - To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intel- lysts indicate that the State Tax Commission has completed its 1988 assessment of the sales-rati- o study. Utah law says that at the end of each even numbered year the Tax Commission shall issue an order directing local assessors to factor or adjust local assessments up or down when needed. ' According to the 1988 Tax Commission study, only one county (Wayne) will be asked to reduce its valuations in 1989. ligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit whether better, by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have This to have succeeded. lived. Ralph Waldo Emerson "3 ft LOTS OF ACTION : Last weekend, and for the next two weekends, action will be hot and heavy at the North Sevier Gun Club shooting range. Contestants shoot each week, and final tallies will determine if they are one of the winners of the many prizes and trophies to be awarded. Everyone is invited to come out to the range, in north Aurora and enjoy watching the shoot, or participating. Public education got nearly half of legislated funds Of the $2.9 billion budget adopted by the Utah State Legislature last week, public educations share is $1,085,182,766. This is a five percent increase for education from the 1988-8- 9 budget. The Legislature approved a 3 percent increase in the weighted pupil unit, although at one time it had looked as though the increase would be higher. Another move by the Legislature, was the two mill transfer which went into effect several years ago. It took funds from those school districts which had funds, and redistributed those funds to districts which did not have funds. The transfer of those two mills to the state will still be required, but now more of the money will be kept within the county, and there will be a 50 percent reim-- ation requirements early to leave school early. As an incentive t the school districts, the state will continue to fund 25 percent of the weighted pupil unit for those students who graduate early, while also offering funds for scholarships to encourage students to go into higher education programs when they do take an early graduation. Funding was also approved for at risk students. Thee students are those with academic problems, financial problems or social prob bursement The Legislature also passed two laws regarding early graduation. Guidelines were set providing for those students who have met gradu Emergency call Courtesy of Heather Willden Cadette Troop 1012 Girl Scouts Even in Utah. More than 11,000 cases of child abuse were reported in Utah last year; thousands more went unreported. And this years statistics indicate the problem is getting worse. Most of us define child abuse by the worst cases we see in the media-t- he boy abandoned alongside a highway or the girl murdered by her sadistic father. But it covers a wide spectrum of mistreatment-physical, sexual and emotional. Child abuse often involves a frustrated parent whose words and actions are too forceful, going way beyond proper discipline or punishment. And although Jason Bosshardt police intervention is rarely warranted, the child has has been diminished, as been abused. has the child's overall sense of If you think a child is being abused, do something. Call us, or write for a free booklet, "Twelve Alternatives to Hurting Your Kid." Self-estee- well-bein- Utah Chapter for the Prevention of Child Abuse 40 East South Temple 350-1- 2 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) Also 532-340- 4 by KSL Television, sponsored and this newspaper. the Utah Advertising Federation League of Cities discusses pians Utahs 227 municipalities are strongly encouraged to hold the line on taxes as fiscal 1990 budgets are prepared. In a unanimous decision at its February 24 board meeting, the Utah League of Cities and Towns reaffirmed its commitment to Governor NOrman Bangerter by once again encouraging municipal officials to not ease property taxes this budget year. Directors recognized, however, there may be instances where an increase is necessary and asked officials of those communities to carefully balance public need in making their decision. The municipal fiscal year begins July 1. Area One educator noted that Education fared better than any other state agency during the last Legislature, but there are still many things we need to accomplish. The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Jason Neal Bosshardt has been named For A Poison hitting close to home. Legislation was passed requiring students who fail required classes to make those classes up before moving onto the next level of schooling. District were given authority to assess fees to the students to make up those classes. Jason Bosshardt wins national award 'r is lems. The Board stressed that local government has been and will continue to be responsible in its use of Members said they tax dollars. understood the public cry for tax reform and would continue working with the Governor toward an effective tax solution. The Utah League of Cities and Towns is a private, nonprofit organization which represents the interests of the Sates municipalities. Board members are elected by the general membership at its annual convention. Mayor Nathan Anderson, of Redmond, and Councilmember Gwen McGarry, of Ephraim, are the two area members now serving on the sixteen member Board. DWR a United States National Award winner in Science. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American High School students. Jason Bosshardt who attends North Sevier Middle School was nominated for this National Award by Jim Torgensen a S cience Teacher at the school. Jason Bosshardt will appear in the United State Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, published nationally. Recognizing and supportour youth is more important than ing ever before in Americas history. Certainly United States Achievement Academy award winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement, said Dr. George Stevens. The Academy selects US AA winners upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors or other school sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academy. The criteria for selection are a students academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, citizenship, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a teacher or director. Jason is the son of Neal and Marcia Bosshardt. The grandparents are Milo and June Bosshardt of Redmond and Arlen and S heron Madsen of Salina. men honored Two southern Utah residents were honored last week in separate hunter education awards banquets. On the evening of February 24, 1989, Paul Harmer, a Division of Wildlife Resources employee at the Glen-woo- d Fish Hatchery, near Richfield, received the Outstanding DWR Hunter Education Employee day Bill Dawson, of Cedar City received the prestigious award for southern Utah Award. The following Paul Harmer was awarded a plaque and knife for his efforts in helping the hunter education program prosper in the Richfield area. During Harmers short acceptance speech he indicated his respect for Utah Hunter Safety Instructors and said that hie Dean Meacham, of Richfield, deserved the award as much as he did. V 0 :M Paul Harmer receives award from Ed Cornia, of DWR |