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Show I p inion P :T:tiH'SnlinM:RriTr7WH:dn:KsrtaySKpt..18r:.t99.1:: public needs to know the truth about city hall plans" "The Saiina Mayor Nyals Andreason Says bui instead of some other civic or It the of is be not purpose plan Mayor Andreason to engage the publisher in a debate by way of the Salina Sun. But after reading his editorial in last weeks issue a sense of truth and fairness requires that some honest answers be given. First, the legal counsel given to the Council at the last meeting was that it should not be necessary to hold another pubic meeting on the plans for the new city hall. Second, the architectural plans given to council in June were the t, full sized drawings and not a small diagram of the building. A telephone call by the publisher to Dennis Davis, architect for the building, could verify this hearsay misrepresentation of the truth. Third. A check with city council members wold reveal that the drawings were on the table for three meetings in June and July. Council members were asked to make recommendations to the plans. Fourth. Mayor Andreason never engaged in a heated meeting with several city employees. The three girls in the office can verify this never happened. The publishers hearsay comments refer to a difference of opinion the mayor had with a councilman and the city attorney. Out of this discussion came good suggestions which were implemented into the plans. The city employees reviewed the plans twice after this modification and all personnel were happy with the plans. Fifth. The publisher is aware that there has not been a revised city master plan for Salina for many years. He was on the Council when this was discussed. A revised city master plan was not developed by the previous three mayors. A revised master plan would be great. The master plan should include input from all civic organizations and individuals including the publisher. The publisher should know that at the League of Cities and Town Conference last week. Mayor Andreason met with Sydney Director of Training and Communications for the league, to request her services in initiating a plan to develop a revised city master plan. She stated that next month Utah Power and Light will make available consultant services for such a project. A contact with Milt Russon, Manager Business Development, was made and he requested this request be directed through his office. The publisher could print facts if he contacts either of the above named persons. The mayor will be happy to give him their telephone numbers for verification. Sixth. The question has been asked why a new city hall should pre-gran- pre-gra- nt Fon-nesbec- k, It improvement. Salina needs many improvements. A city hall represents a city and is a good place to start. City business is conducted there. Citizens meet elected city officials and city employees at this facility for all types of city business from paying service bills to paying for building permits. The publisher should know: 1 . Civic buildings are mandated to meet physically handicapped standards; 2. The coal furnace in the old building is burned out and needs to be converted to more energy efficient gas heating and air condition- systems; Water leaks through the walls of the old building; 4. The electric wiring is ancient, etc. While in Salt Lake City for the recent convention, Mayor Andreason met with Shirl D. Clarke, Administrator of the Permanent ing 3. Community Impact Fund. He was assured that everything was in good order for the building project. He also informed the mayor that a Salina citizen had called and written in an endeavor to sabotage the project. It is unfortunate that cities have loose canons that are negative toward civic development. This person was informed that everything was in good order that he - day. Children fighting cancer, spina bifida, heart problems, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, emotional disabilities and other illness or trauma. Pennies by the Inch is the communitys opportunity to help these needy children at Primary Childrens. One hundred percent of the donations provide financial assistance for those unable to pay. In 1990, more than 1,600 children received more than $2.6 million in financial assistance. Of this $2.6 million, nearly half came from Pennies by the Inch. Physicians also donated their services for these patients. Funds donated to Pennies by the Inch allow Primary Childrens to provide necessary medical care for Classifieds Work! Call Call 529-783- 9 528-311- 1 Editor: One of the highlights of the archery deer hunt for the past several years has been stopping in at the Wasatch Cafe in Salina for breakfast. I love to watch the old geezers playing cards in the corner. The waitresses are friendly and attractive. Food is great. One year I gabbed with an older gentleman about splake fishing. To me, this is quality living. Even though had evidence that public hearings had been held properly and a needed. If a citizen is going to express opposition to a plan, that dissent should be expressed at the public hearing. Mayor Andreason is concerned about other problems of our city. The problems of proper drainage is of major concern. For about six months initial planing has been in progress with Sunrise Engineering. At the conference Mayor Andreason held a meeting with Alden Robinson in a request for further inquiry into assessing drainage problems. The publisher is aware that all city council meetings are open public meetings and citizens are invited. It is discouraging when only one citizen shows up for a public hearfiscal budget. ing on the 1991-9- 2 As a matter of fact, we have seen the publisher at only one meeting in 1991. If Mayor Andreason was a Do nothing mayor, there would not be the potential for unnecessary criticism as he received last week. Your mayor will work for any and all improvements for our city. It was not easy to work and obtain the grant of $207,680 as the publisher can verify in the work he did on a grant that did not succeed. Salina needs more positive, factual reports and less hearsay reports that revel in negativism. D D ft INTRODUCING THE NEW 3945 PLOW! HALF THE BOTTOMS, HALF THE PRICE 2-W- year-roun- Utah Highway Patrol Troopers and Sevier County Sheriff s Deputies responded to a shooting call at 295 West 100 South, in Monroe, on the evening of September 11, was born in a small town, I livfe and work in Salt Lake and really look forward to getting away from I the traffic, crime and smog. Of course, I always pick up a copy of the Salina Sun just to see what is going on. Nice paper. Nice town. I hope the cook had a good time at her 20 year high school reunion. Brian Triptow Murray, Utah Should the use of single tires be travelprohibited on semi-trucing Utahs highways? This question and a variety of other trucking issues will be addressed in a September 19 meeting, at 9 .m. in Room 223 of the State Capitol. The committee, an advisory board to the Utah Transportation Commission on trucking and motor carrier issues will hearinforma-tio- n regarding the practice of using wide, "super single tires in place s. of dual tires on Advocates of singles cite improved operational efficiency as an advan 1991. old Monroe man. Hairy found was suffering from a Payne, to the head wound single gunshot rom a .22 caliber automatic pistol. He was transported to Sevier Valley Hospital by ambulance, where he died about three hours later. The victim had become despondent over poor and failing health. Investigating officer was Sgt. Bill Brewer Sevier County Sheriffs Office. A tage. Critics claim increased highway damage and safety concerns as key drawbacks of single tire configurations. The committee will also hear proposals to require the tarping of all open loads. Concern has been raised about the hazards of debris, notably gravel and other small heavy objects, blowing from the bed of trucks and causing damage to private property. Proposals or regulations originating form the committee will be presented to the Transportation Commission for their consideration and action at a later date. semi-trailer- Bison hunt will in free-roami- two permits to non residents at $1,003 each. Application permit is September 23 through October 4. A drawing will be held October 1 1 . dan District has 20 plus the four Cache District middle schools; Whitehorse High, in San Juan District is beginning its second year, and four Salt Lake elementary schools are on the year-roun- d program. Y ear round school is now an ExperimentalDevelopmental program. Have ceeded? 1991-9- 2 d. schools year-roun- d suc- An evaluation in late 1989 found that 84 of teachers involved preferred to work in a year-roun- d school, and 89 of parents believed their children were learning as well or better than they would on schedule. a regular For more information call Larry nine-mon- Horyna, 538-782- As of last week, anglers may now take up to 16 trout from Scofield Reservoir and tributaries. Liberalization of the bag limit applies to the reservoir and all streams which feed Scofield, such as upper Fish Creek, Pond town, Mud and Gooseberry Creeks below Gooseberry Reservoir dam. Increasing the number of fish anglers may take comes a a result of stream surveys which found carp in the higher reaches of Scofield drainage. To prevent carp from recolonizing in the reservoir, Scofield tributaries will be treated. This temporary increase in the legal limit will allow angers to harvest as many trout as possible prior to the treatment which is set for late September of this year. In addition DWR regional fisheries manager is seeking volunteers to assist with the Scofield Reservoir treatment project. Assistance is needed at the work station below the dam, beginning Sept. 24. Volunteers who are able to commit at least eight hours are encouraged tocontact Kevin (637-331at DWRs Price office. Hunt dates are December 7 - 22. Any hunter with a valid big game or combination license who has not previously had a bison permit, may apply by writing on a plain sheet of paper his or her name, address and big game or combination license number, and mailing it to: Utah Big Game Permit Applications, PO Box 16500, SLC, UT 84116. Only mailed applications will be accepted. The DWR and Utah Wildlife Federation are working together to obtain additional rangelands for the Henry Mountain bison and help insure the future of this unique herd. . Chris-tophers- 0) . The Persians introduced the first widespread system for using coins as money. What constitues correctly posted private property? Private property that is properly posted must have No Trespassing signs or at least 100 square inches of fluorescent or bright yellow paint displayed at all comers, along all roads, Fishing streams crossing property lines, gates and rights-of-wa- y entering such land. If metal posts are used the entire exterior side must be painted. Cards or permission slips containing the following must be in possession of the hunter on private GOcO-oCO-C- m W lands: Name, address, vehicle make, license number; landowners name, property description, landowners signature dates that permission is granted. Current hunts in progress in this area include: to "Sevier Valley, from Salina to Joseph, 100 permits for Archery, muzzle-loade- r, and shotgun with slugs only. 9-- 0: ! M A JvveZl th 6. set on Scofield before treating be held , 62-yc- New limits the Henry Mountains The Utah Board of Big Game Control has authorized a conditional bison hunt to reduce the number of adult bison in the Henry Mountain bison herd, one of the last herds in North America. The purpose of the hunt is twofold, says Utah Division of wildlife Resources (DWR) Big Game Program Coordinator Wes Shields. Forage in the area has been reduced due to five years of intensive drought, and herds must be reduced to fall within range carrying capacity, says Shields, adding, present bison numbers exceed those set in an agreement with the Bureau of Land Management and ranchers who graze livestock on the Henrys. Twenty two permits will be issued to residents at $203 each; and begins, Utah has a proportion greater (25) of its local districts with year round schools than does any other state. As of July 1991, 59 elementary schools in 10 districts are year-rounJor As gunshot s? Year Round School; How well is it working? Spurred by the pressure of sharply rising enrollment and budgetary constraints, Utahs firstyear-foun- d school opened in 1984 after a year and a half of research, planning and public hearings. Evidence from d other states indicated schools could reduce both overcrowding and capital outlay expenditures. What is the status of year-roun- d schools today? self-inflict- ed Should single tires be prohibited on semi-truck- children who have no other means of financial assistance. Many children are alive today because of the specialized treatment available at Primary Childrens funded by charitable contributions. The fund drive is scheduled for September 21 through October 5, and now involves five western states. A central committee of 85 people, directed by Chairwoman Myrl Hamilton and Knell Skidmore, in turn receive support from thousands of community volunteers. For the past 14 years. Merlin Olsen and his wife, Susan, have been honorary chairmen of the campaign. We urge every family or individual to give generously to Pennies by the Inch. Your donation can make the different to a childs future. When did it start - and why? ) Highlight of trip is slop in Salina Primary Children's Pennies by the Inch Campaign underway Lots of special children at Primary Childrens Medical Center need your help. These children face tremendous challenges every Letter to the Editor ( Monroe man dies of In 1895 the Supreme Court declared Income taxes unconstitutional. Wilderness designation Continued from Page 1 cies, adverse impacts on lands adjacent to wilderness areas, and outright restrictions on grazing. D Unique 3945 has just one set of bottoms! D Ideal for irrigation, between terraces, tight spots Costs 50 percent less than rollover plows, requires less hitch capacity and ballast D in-furr- V-fra- Category with 2 hitch GUNNISON IMPLEMENT Main Street - Gunnison Wallentine said that a study of the current grazers in Utahs BLM areas shows 75 believe predator control will be difficult, if not impossible in wilderness areas. A good example of this is the Wasatch-cach- e National Forest Ml Naomi Wilderness Area, where aerial predator control, the only truly effective method in this area according to government animal damage control officers, was not allowed this past year unless permittee could prove he had lost 4 out of every 100 of his sheep to coyotes. The Forest has now decided to eliminate any aerial control there, Wallentine adds. Agriculture people and water officials are concerned about the potential impact of wilderness designation on water development, the opportunity to change points of diversion, and impacts on long standing water rights. State water engineer Robert Morgan testified he could not assure water right holders and future water users that wilderness designation will not adversely affect water rights and further development of water for a growing Utah. Wallentine also said livestock grazing within the 3.2 million acres of BLM Wilderness Study areas in Utah provides 95345 animal unit months of forage for stock belonging to 339 permittees, or 19 percent of the total BLM permittees in the state. Almost 80 or Utah is in federal or state ownership. Becauseof this an estimated 70 of Utahs non dairy livestock must use public lands for some part of the years Wallentine explained. forage, Access to public grazing land is critical to the well being of many rural Utah communities. Wallentine urged Orton to work with Congress to minimize the amount of wilderness designated on Utah BLM lands. - 63 East Main - Salina, Utah 84654 Phone: 9 0 is published each Wednesday for The Salina Sun, SECO 4780-800$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, Saiina Utah 84654. Second dass postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, P.O. Box C, Saiina, Utah 84654. Single Copy $.50 Publisher: Kevin Ashby - Editor: Carol Jensen US PS 520-783- 4780-800- 0 Correspondents: Aurora Barbara Scott - Redmond: Tammy JohnsonSaiina: Evelyn Kiesel MARK FREEMAN For Aurora City Council Mark is no stranger to Commitment. As a member of the Utah National Guard, the Aurora City Fire Department and being a citizen of Aurora, he knows the direction that the city Fathers want our city to go. You can do your part to support our city by vot ing in the primary election on Oct. 8, life-lo- ng 1991 for MARK FREEMAN! |