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Show 1 f r Corner Mayor's Andreason, Salina Mayor Nyals i The 1990 session of the Utah State Legislature was the 'year of I ' education'. During the closing hours - of the session many bills were rushed through. One piece of legislation ' gave local school boards permission to increase school tax 2 mills up to a maximum of 10 mills to Vi - - The recently concluded session of the 1990 Legislature proved to in , be one of the most emotional ' many years, with the struggle over education funding in the limelight. However, in addition to the education funding, many significantlaws ' were passed. As the Legislature closed, it had ; passed 195 bills and more than 50 resolutions, a few of which are listed . . r : I r r - 'V s I 1 " 4 - a petition to have the measure put on the November ballot and let the electorate decide if this is what they want! Legislature passes significant laws ? - reduce class size. Residents should know that if this should happen, they have a 60 day period to sign following: HB 40 Provides for four year county commission terms, if more than one commissioner runs in a given year they will have to file as commissioner A or commissioner B. HB 59 Equalized retirement contributions for all state employees employed before 1975. It will now be 2 per annum. HB 61 created the Wilderness task force to report to the governor its recommendations on how much if any, land would be designated wilderness. HB 65 Fixes the state minimum wage to be the same as the federal minimum wage. HB 103 Rural Physician Fund; creates a scholarship fund of $265,000 to educate six physicians who must then pledge to work in Utahs rural areas. HB 153 - Bear and lion bill, appropriates $50,000 to compen-- , sate stock raisers for damage done by the states bears and lions. HB 161 - Appropriates $4 mil lion to allow Utah schools to meet federal criteria on asbestos suppression and removal. HB 243 - Modifies the code so that the county sheriff must be POST certified to take office and removes the sheriff if POST removes certification. SB 5 - Puts a charge of $1 to $2 on each new tire to aid in tire recycling. SB 20 - real estate appraisers must be certified by the state. SB 56 - Regulation of Dam safety. This gives the state engineer authority to certify the safety al all dams in the sate. This includes many stockponds. This could be of concern to local ranchers and needs to be watched closely. SB 129 - Provides that a student can graduate after 1 1 th grade if he or she meets certain requirements. We now have an official state grass! SB 104 designated Indian Rice Grass to be the winner and will be placed alongside of the state flower, Sego Lily; state bird. Seagull; state tree, Blue Spruce. SB 133 provides an exemption allowing sexually explicit materials to be used for treatment of crimi- nal offenders. Interesting. They are thrown in the slammer for sexual offenses, and spend their time behind bars reading sexy magazines or viewing hot videos. Supposedly it helps alleviate their guilty conscience. farmer receives Turkey hi, t ' i S A fi If .i? , V - it- 4 t k - t A Moroni turkey farmer received a $10,000 economic development grant which is given to help boost agriculture within the state of Utah. Christensen says the $10,000 will be used to pay part of the cost of a mixer feeder and concrete bunker silo where he plans to convert turkey litter waste from the 36,000 turkeys on his farm into silage for his 70 cows and their calves. If the system were to be used by all of the turkey growers in Utah, they could turn their present $2.1 million cost of handling and disposing of turkey waste into a profit. The mixture can be fed only to cows and sheep as they have four stomachs which give them the ability to convert the nitrogen in the feed to protein. The method has not been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture for dairy herds, and presently the feeding must be stopped a certain number of days before slaughtering, Christensen noted. Christensen has been feeding the mixture for the past year and says that the growth of his cows has been much better than it would Christensen said that the procedure is common in Texas and along the Eastern Seaboard. The Sanpete County Extension Service has been helping him experiment with it for the past year. The turkey litter contains 20 percent protein, no energy and no roughage. Energy must be added have been on alfalfa. You have to get a very high quality alfalfa to get 20 protein, he added. Christensen says that he lacked equipment needed and has been piling the mixture in large windrows. Now with the grant, he will abe able to purchase the equipment he needs. Others in this area receiving grants included Security Ranches of Loa, which plans to mechanize some of its processing and add to its work force to market its trout flake topping for salads, trout pate, trout jerky and other new products. Trimester for NSHS V" , j in the form of something such as com. Christensen says that it must be precisely processed or the system wont work. The mixture heats up to 260 degrees which kills all of the bacteria it might contain. As it cools, it is fed to cows. S T it grant to make cattle feed from turkey litter ", , n . , Continued from Page 1 In the Timester schedule, classes are 70 minutes long, instead of the 45 or 50 minute current class periods. This means that teachers have five classes per day instead of the six or seven now held - and should give the teacher more time to prepare more efficiently for the five classes each day. This also means that in classes such as Chemistry, for example, the longer time in class will allow students to get more deeply involved in the class material, whereas now, by the time equipment etc., is brought out, it is often nearly time to put it away to get ready for the period to end. There will still be mid term reports to parents in each As classes are currently set up, it is sometimes necessary for a student to continue in a class - such as English - for an entire school year. In the trimester - the class requirements may be completed in perhaps two terms, giving the student an opportunity to take another course for the final section of the trimester. School officials say that most parents feel that the longer class periods are helpful to the student -and often cut down on homework time. Most teachers feel that preparing for five classes rather than 7 would be less demanding, and allow them to put extra effort into the fewer class periods. Letters to the P.M. AT NORTH SEVIER HIGH SCHOOL 7 Sportsmen asked to meet with Big Game ty representing Woolgrowers; Greg Cunningham, representing Cattlemen; and William R. Burbridge, representing public lands. The Salina meeting is set for Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at North Sevier High School Auditorium. Those who feel the rules and regulations need modification, or who support the regulations now in force, are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions. If the meeting conflicts with other activities sportsmen are encouraged to send written comments to: Tim Provan, Chairman of the Board of Big Game Control, 1596 WestNorthTemple, SLC.UT 84116. Domestic Violence here at home? Steve Densley Candidate for Congress 720 million acres or 92 of the public lands in the Uinted States are located in 12 western states of All the land in Utah is owned by the federal government Current wilderness proposals are attempting to expand wilderness designations without proper consideration for local input from county elected officials and from local citizens. We need to preserve the option to manage our lands and put them into wise beneficial use. We do not need more Congressional wilderness lockups. It is possible to protect our lands without more suffocating controls by congress. I believe that a coalition of Western Congressmen and allies needs to be developed to block the bill. I also urge the President to veto any legislation passed by the Senate or House designating any more land in Utah as wilderness. ;The bin will cripple rural Utah. How? Let me share a few facts with you: In the proposed bill, 540,000 acres of school trust land will be sealed off from economic production. Most of this land is rich in coal. The loss of this potential revenue for education could be in the tens of millions. We debate about the revenue shortages now for education, what will be the effect if we lose this potential income? An economic study by Dr. George Learning suggests that due to compounding effect the BLM proposal of 1.9 million acres will decrease personal income of Utah residents by $1,745,853,000 per year. This represents a loss of 93,000 existing and potential jobs. Further, it will decrease the revenues of the state and local governments in Utah by nearly $600 million - equivalent to 38 of all tax revenues received by the state of Utah in 1988. How foolish it is to lock away land from society for generations to come. Lock away our posterity from forest they will never see, water they will never use, minerals they will never utilize, and wildlife they will never experience. It is my belief that not a single acre of wilderness should be designated without the consent of the elected officials in the counties that will be affected. Steve Densley, candidate for the Congress Third District Fingerprints Continued from Page surance, Labrum Ford, Ideal Dairy, KSVC, Pearson Tire, Donnell Spencer, Classic Chev., Jorgensen Honda; Alans TV; Karen Busk, Joe Hiskey, K Mart, Sandis, Gam Nielson, Richfield Travel Lodge; Dr. Ted L. Christensen, Kathleen Oldroyd, Terry Anderson, L, Rodeway Inn, Terry Oil Company, Gayles Shell, Richfield Cash Saver, Rex Belnap, 'Maverick, Nowers Chevron, Sevier School and Office, Richfield Floral, Jerry Nice, Jenna Henderson, Valley Central, Richfield Reaper, Utah State Credit Union, Kelly Husbands, Paul Lyman, Sevier Valley Chiropractic Clinic, Albertsons, Mountain Fuel, Walt Le Fevre, Labrum & Taylor, Piute County, Chappell Oil, Sorensons Ranch School, Beehive Bail Bonds, Georgia Pa- Goals ment, and may require the employee to submit to drug testing procedures if there is a reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol possession, use or distribution. If there is reasonable expectation that the employee is in possession of, or is using, or has distributed illicit drugs or alcohol, the employee will be suspended without pay pending the outcome of the police investigation. If proven not guilty, the employee shall be reinstated with full back pay. If the charges are substantiated one of the following must be done: Immediate termination consisted with District policies; Ifateacherof educator, the Utah Orderly School Termination Procedures; or Referral to a drug or alcohol counseling and rehabilitation center. If the employee accepts this option, the employee will receive sick, vacation, or leave without pay for inpatient treatment. Employment during outpatient treatment will be allowed only at the discretion of the principal or superintendent based on evaluation. 1 cific, Salina Elementary PTA, Utah Independent Bank, Zions Bank, Salina; Robinson Transport, Barney Trucking, Sevier School District , Monroe Elementary, State Treasurers Office, K Douglas and Marsha Chaston, Town of Joseph, Annabella Town, First Security Bank, Monroe, Emalee Curtis, Elsinore Town, Monroe 3rd and first Wards, Elsinore First Ward, Monroe City, Producers Livestock Auction. Gordon Kiesel, Salina Police Chief, thanks all who assisted in the project, especially the Jeep Posse, for their help in making the project successful. Continued from Page standing ovation. Those helping behind the scenes are also thanked, among them Jensen Salina Drug, Drug in Gunnison and tickets. obtain to easier it making Thelma Compton Music Guild Founder and 1990 Board Member Music Guild Board members wish to convey their appreciation for the fine publicity your papers gave our organization before the opening concert of our 15th season. Utah opera artists presented their usual excellent concert and all in attendance were delighted enough to give them a senting Sportsmen; Newall Johnson, ISN'T THAT ENOUGH? ASKS CANDIDATE ar nOf. W. reserved right toed Thanks to all The federal government owns 64 of Utah , N lor length If or not content would be whether all be considered as to of interest to our readers. am Control Board, Mar.27 Garth Carter DWR Information The Board of Big Game Control sets the rules and regulations for the big game hunts in Utah. Before finalizing the rules and regulations, the board receives recommendations from the Division of Wildlife Resources, BLM and U.S. Forest Service. After reviewing their comments, the board then holds public meetings around the state to give sportsmen a chance to make their recommendations. After the public meetings, the board then adopts the new Big Game Proclamation for the current year. Members of the Board of Big Game Control include: Timothy H. Provan, chairman, and Director of the DWR; Merrell Miller, repre r- Edito- generation does not receive treatment, the next one will have about 234,120 children in abusive homes. What about in our peaceful valley? Currently, New Horizons handles 70 to 80 calls a month from clients, and we are only beginning to serve people beyond Sevier Valley. With the recent concern overa death in Monroe, possibly as a result of domestic violence, we believe that the number of calls only reflects a small fraction of those who are concerned with domestic violence and its results. The public must be made aware of the nature of the problem and its obligations in combatting it. Until there is a broad, clear signal that family violence is condemned by the community, abusers will continue to ignore the reality of their crimes, and victims will continue to blame themselves. Call New Horizons at 896-929e for help or a 24 We maintain information. or hour crisis line and have office hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Domestic Violence, Part 1 Marie Godfrey New Horizons Center Statistics say that domestic violence strikes one out of three homes. Its tempting to blame this violence on the Womens Movement or the decay of the family, but the evidence suggests that domestic violence has always existed. Only recently has it begun to receive the attention it deserves. The 1984 Report of the Attorney Generas Task Force of Family Violence stated: ...In the past, most instances of family violence, particularly sexual abuse, were kept secret wi thin the family. We are just beginning to learn the true extent of the problem as more and more family violence victims are learning that they are not alone and are coming forward in growing numbers. One of the biggest problems in helping victims of domestic violence is that so many are reluctant to admit that it exists. New Horizons Crisis Center came to this area in October of 1988, with a goal of helping victims of domestic violence. At nearly every turn organizers were asked. 4, toll-fre- weekday. Looking for Does that kind of stuff really happen here? In Utah, one of every 10 women are assaulted by intimate male partners. In 1988, an estimated 58,000 domestic assaults occurred in Utah, however only 15 came to the attention of law enforcement Of those reporting, only 12 required emergency shelter. However, in 1988, 2,803 women and children received 19,000 days of protection in domestic violence shelters located throughout the state of Utah. Each year. 144,075 children in Utah see domestic assault between their parents. In about half of these cases, (72,000), the children are assaulted as well. More than 90,000 children in Utah are growing up in abusive homes, and will enter into abusive adult relationships. If this members of 157th-158t- h The 157th Infantry Association is making a concentrated effort to locate all former members of the 157th and 158th Field Artillery. These units were part of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II, and had an outstanding record of combat while fighting in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. The September 1990 reunion will be held in San Diego, California. Anyone who served with either of these units is urged to contact Ralph Fink, 19 Williamsburg, Hershey, PA 17033; Phone What the other guys are saying about John Deere... told me wed caught up" But a John Deere Power Shift Transmission can shift TO any speed FROM any speed, and back Plus, the reverse speeds are smoothly graduated neutral is modulated .. You ( I Y 1 J . v even the PTO engagement is smoother - - y What do we do now?" 1 I Uh, maybe we could cut the price again tow (f. The Salina Sun P USPS 4780-800- 0 63 East Main Salina, Utah 84654 9 Phone; y V. But there goes resale value." j J ' , 529-783- The Salina I Sun, The Other Guys Tractor Company" is published SECD each Wednesday for $12.00 4780-800- 0 per year in Utah and $14.50 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina Utah 84654. x Vzj Second class postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. 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