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Show fnmirii Plenty to do you cananswer imagine. a the dont letter to editor in the same issue that appears but this weeks letter written by some concerned youth in our area asked some valid questions that need a timely response. And do appreciate their letter. They say they are writing back to the community concerning the recent editorial wrote about some of our kids store and causing a myriad of hanging around the for and other that establishments. These writers problems state that we complain about our youth without offering them a place to go where they can have some fun without constant nagging about responsibility. They go on to ask that if the community would get off their duffs and give these kids something to do they would be no trouble with kids hanging around the parking lots creating their own fun. Give them one constructive thing to do that will be fun then maybe they could stay away from the main establishments..., they continued. The question have is what is it you want us to provide for you? The kids in the country complain that there is nothing to do and nowhere to go as they compare themselves to the city folks and the city folks wish they could move to the country where there are all kinds of fun things to do. So what do you want us to provide? It would be nice to have a movie theatre in town and maybe of turn the small economics around business may someday and someone will venture the capital to rebuild a theatre but presently it is too risky for the return on their dollar. Jobs are an issue that feel are lacking in this area for our youth as compared with prior years, but as read the letter they want something that is constructive but fun and without someone nagging them about responsibility. Jobs are needed and do feel they can be fun and very constructive but there is responsibility. A mall would be nice for our kids to hang around in. The big city guys do have these and we dont. guess am wondering exactly what you, our youth, want in the way of entertainment? feel that sometimes we are raising you, our kids, to lead somewhat of a zombie life. If entertainment is not provided for you then you dont know what to do. This kind of an attitude is not unique to this generation but feel it is getting harder for each generation of kids to think of fun, constructive activities to do on their own. You ask us to get out of the first person point of view and look at it through the eyes of a teenager. Times change but the view through a teenagers eyes has always differed from that same view through their parents eyes. What needs to be done is for you to your definition of fun and then look around and see the many activities and imaginative adventures that you can do around here that do not require taxpayers to freely fund. In other words we have been there.' We too were bored. We too found free time on our hands but most learned to cope by thinking of fun and constructive activities. try to normally Mayor's Corner if it I I I I I 1 I I I I Letters, to the Editor Rebuttal to edi C I Salina Mayor, Nyais Andreason While talking recently with a Salina resident, he expressed his views about Salina s landfill. He said he thought he was paying $4 per month for the solid waste fee. He was wrong. The monthly billing citizens receive from the city for solid waste is $2. This fee is charged for the management of the city landfill. The basic minimum most of our citizens receive monthly includes: $5 for culinary water $8 for sewer $2 for solid waste $10 for pressurized water Total monthly minimum to the city for theses services is $25.00. These fees are determined by the extent of bonded indebtedness for our pressure system, debt on the old, obsolete sewer treatment facility and the debt on the new sewer lagoons. The state water resources boards at one time pressured the city to put these fees much higher, but thanks to the previous Ruor and city council, they negouVi for this lesser fee setup. The city recorder of Richfield notes that monthly minimum fees for that city are: $10.00 for water $15.00 for sewer $3.25 for solid wastecare of Dear Editor: We are writing back to the community concerning the recent editorial published in the Salina I ' Sun. is always complainEveryone ing about the youth (teenagers) parking hanging out at lot, and the high school campus with the teens smoking and drinking, but no one really realizes that there is nowhere to go or anything to do for these kids. There has been no sign of the town helping to get a place where they can go for fun without constant nagging about responsibility. Maybe if the community would and give them get off their something to do they would have no trouble with kids hanging around the parking lots creating their own landfill They dont have a pressure irrigation system, making their minimum total $28.25. They also pay an additional monthly fee of about $8 or $9 for garbage pickup by a private contractor. Our city service fees are still the best buy in our county. If the city council signs a contract with a private party to take care of our landfill for the salvage rights plus a monthly - fee of $600, it may be necessary to raise the sold waste fee service from $2 per month to $3. On the current budget the city sanitation budget is almost depleted. If services are increased, revenues must be added to pay for these new services. It is the opinion of the mayor that the general fund of the city budget should not be used to subsidize this new expenditure. A, Dear Editor As one who proudly saved under the Stars and Stripes in Vietnam, I would like to thank all who have been flying their American Flags during this trying time. It has been very reassuring to know that the people of the United States are behind their armed forces. I have noticed that there are several who do not know how to properly display their flag. According to the U.S Army Flag book, here is the proper procedure. It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open, however, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect. The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement. No disrespect should be shown to the flag. The flag should not be honors individuals & businesses Six County omy of the county. Wayne Countys recipient was the new Wonderland Inn, owned and managed by Raymond and Diane Potter, who have been very involved with the economic development of the county. Sanpete County honored Keith Kiesel for his involvement in promoting the Gunnison site for the new Regional Correctional Facility. The Sanpete County Board said that Kiesel played a key role in the states decision to locate the prison in Sanpete county. Millard County s candidate was Brush Wellman Corp. for its major contribution. It has been, and continues to be a major employer in the area, offering significant strength and security. The SCEDD Board meets every other month and provides guidance to the economic development activities within the Six County 1991 Property tax on cars will now be the same in all counties throughout the state -- 1.7 of value. This will make Sevier countys auto - truck tax go up a hefty 32.5. It was because of this gigantic hike, for our trucks and cars that I had to vote against this bill. Remember that it wont go into effect until 1992. benefit, according to Johnson. The company now employs 600 people in the Salt Lake area at its production sites, and 417 employees in otherrelatedbusinesses. The funds will encourage them to move more of their plant from San Diego to Salt Lake City. This could raise their numberof employees to 1400 in the Salt Lake area, and 1600 for related businesses. The main point I favor is that some of these businesses could be located in our area, and we could make some of the parts they need for their projects. State revenue from taxes would be $72.7 million per year. Local revenues to cities, towns, counties, around the state, depending where the businesses were located, are estimated to be $45.9 million. They say they already have 876 orders for their plants, and they say they want to move from the California area because expenses are too high, and the area is too congested. They will repay the money - at 10 percent interest - each time they sell an airplane they pay a certain amount back to the state. I would hope that eventually they would be assembling the entire aircraft in Salt Lake. Potential plans are to have 2200 other employees throughout the state in related industries. State revenue then would be $93.3 million, $56.1 million in local taxes. The big point is that we could have some in our area. They have said they will come out with a team and help develop the industries Rep. Brad Johnson around the state which can produce certain parts they will need. I really pushed hard for this action, and voted for it. I think it could be one of the best things for our area. The Amax issue was an important one, and now that it has passed, it will be making adjustments in property taxes throughout the state. Before the Amax legislation, property was assessed at 100, houses at locally assessed Now all property property at will be assessed at homes at cars at 1.7 of their value. In Sevier county, property owners will be paying 1 .2 of 1 more; but in Emery county, they will be paying 8.7 more due to the presence of Utah Power there, which is 9 1 of their tax base. Real property in Sevier county is 3.9 more; personal property 10.6 less - blend the two, and it is about .8 of a percent higher than it has been. In Emery county, real property will go up 10.5; personal property will go down 3.8. Personal property there had been assessed at 100 of value, will now be 5, 20. 67; 5.8. 95; Another important piece of legislation was the Wilderness Bill. This was one of the highlights for me. I the bill and feel it will be of major benefit to the people of rural Utah. The bill will restrict wilderness area to 1.4 million or less on BLM lands. 3.2 million has been administered as if it were wilderness waiting for the decision to be made. The remainder will be opened up for multiple use now that the bill has passed. One of the toughest issues was balancing the states budget. The Legislature tried to hold the line and not spend any one-tim- e money or surplus money which has been generated over the past two years. If these monies were spent in an program, this would build them into the base making it so that next year the base would be higher and revenue wouldnt cover it. If at that time we didnt have a surplus, we would be in a deficit condition. I feel that the budget was as fair as it could be to everyone. We heard the teachers saying that they wanted more money. They - and all other state employees, are getting a 5 raise which will include retirements benefits, etc. The bond issue didn t pass. The Senate wanted more money than the House had approved. The bond would have been used for building construction, highways and water projects throughout the state. Included in that bond would have been the additional purchase of property for Sevier Valley Tech. on-goi- The Agricultural Resource Development Fund, administered by the Soil Conservation Service needed more funding due to the drought. The money would be used in loans for people who would develop water projects, etc. It would also be beneficial to wildlife because the water projects would improve water use, conserve water, etc. $ 1 . 1 million was approved for this project. We felt good to get this amount, and felt it was a very needed project for the state. We had to fight for it though. In the final moments of the session, the liberal democrats wanted to take that money and put in into human services projects. In pointed out that it needed to go to the people in rural Utah who were hard hit by the drought and needed financial support. The last hours and minutes of the session were really hectic as people tried to pass their favored legislation through before the dead- line. All in all I feel it was a good session. We accomplished a lot, held the line on spending, and did what we felt was the best for the people of the state. Now that the session is over, I want people to know that I am available and ready to do whatever I can to help individuals, organizations, groups, with any problems they may be having with state government Contact me at any time. Does Your Heart Good. American Heart Association 4780-800- 0 Acreage Reduction it -- Area. USPS dipped to any person or thing. It should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. Flags should never be used as drapery of any sort, but allowed to fall free. As I have driven around town at night and in stormy weather, I have observed flags in the rain and snow, out late at night with no lighting upon them, and one was dipping in such a way that it was touching the ground. Henry Ward Beecher said:A thoughtful mind when it sees a nations flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself. I hope that we all will have a firm respect for the flag and continue to fly it often and properly. Nothing is more inspiring to our nation than to see the flag flowing from a staff in a brisk wind. Jim Burr, Salina Served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam signup is going on now j session of the State Legislature The 1991 session of the Utah Legislature has come to an end, and Rep. Brad Johnson, says he feels that a lot of good was accomplished. Ive never worked harder in my life, Johnson said, but Ive never felt more fulfilled that I had accomplishing something useful. There are several issues which Johnson feels will be good for Utah and our area in general. The approval of $9.6 million to McDonald Douglas could be a major tun In the last article has been extremely exaggerated. When the kids are asked to leave they do, and there is no more harassment. You give them one constructive thing to do that will be fun, then maybe they cold stay away from the main establishments, but also remember you are loosing most of the customers. Its not only the teens causing problems in this town. Many of the adults are setting the examples. So get out of this first person point of view and look at it through the eyes of a teenager. The writers of this letter asked that their names not be printed. Their signed letter is on file at the Salina Sun. when displaying flag For Economic Development The Six County Economic Development District (SCEDD) has honored individuals and businesses for their efforts in economic development at a banquet held recently in Nephi. Moroni Feed Company received a regional award and was honored for expanding its operation to Sevier County with its recent acquisition of the Harward turkey facility. This expansion retainedover 100 jobs in the area. It continues to be major employer in the region and will continue to have significant impact on the areas economy. In Piute County, Robert Gleave was recognized for his contribution in economic development He owns and manages the Otter Creek RV and Marina, and has been instrumental in promoting tourism in the county. Juab County honored Misstate Consultants, which employsover 200 people nationally. Its deci-sio- n to locate in Nephi has had a tremendous impact on the econ j Use proper etiquette Report from Rep. Brad Johnson 1991 & t&mpk t rIhe::Sa)inaStirt:-Wednesday:-March"6-.-199- I hi ' The 1991 Acreage Reduction Program (ARP) signup will be March 4 through April 26, and the 10th Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup will be March 4 through March 15. Under new CRP provisions bids on eligible land will be accepted based on environmental benefits obtained per dollar cost, said Clayton Yeutter, Secretary of Agriculture. He cautioned producers that they should not rely on bid amounts which have been accepted in the past. Producers should also aware that there is increased competition, he added. Land eligibility requirements have expanded from past signups to include not only highly erodible lands, but also other cropland acres that reduce the impairment of water quality or improve wellhead protection. "Wellheads are sources of water for municipialities," Yeutter said. To increase water quality benefits under CRP, producers offering areas such as filterstrips, sod waterways, shelter belts will receive additional consideration. Fifty percent cost share assistance will continue to be available to establish needed permanent vegetative cover, including trees on the accepted areas. Annual rental payments for 10 years also will be paid to CRP participants based upon their bid, except in some limited cases. Check with your local ASCS office for more details. Publication lists sources of vital records - Vital records are just that vital. We need access to them. In this age of documentation, everyone has need of copies of records of birth, death, marriage. or divorce. Board of Big Game Control wants input The Utah Board of Big Game Control will hold meetings around the state to gather public input before setting the 1991 big game hunting seasons and rules. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting for this area will be held at Richfield High School, April 4th. Plan to attend and let the board know your feelings about issues concerning big game throughout Utah. The Consumer Education Reit search Center, a national consumer group has published a book entitled Where to Write for Vital Records which contains state by state listings of the addresses and telephone numbers of the archive where each record can be found, the costs of a copy of the document and sample form letters containing all the information needed to get these and other vital documents. The organization found that many people have used previous editions to locate their family trees or roots. n For those, the book includes on the Family History Li brary of the Mormon Church. This library contains over 200,000 volumes of family history records and a list of almost a quarter million people who are willing to share information to help you find your family roots. To get a copy of this book, send $6.50 to CERC Documents, 350 Scotland Rd., Orange, NJ 07050. non-prof- infor-matio- - 63 East Main - Salina, Utah 84654 - Phone: 529-783- 9 is published each Wednesday for The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800- 0 $15.00 per year in Utah and $18.00 in Utah and $21.00 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina Utah 84654. Second class postage Is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, P.O. Box C, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy $ 50 Publisher: Kevin Ashby - Editor: Carol Jensen Were Making a Difference. American Heart ( Correspondents: Association Aurora Barbara Scott - Redmond: Tammy JohnsonSalina: Evelyn Kiesel '"'I1' 5ji |