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Show j 9 The Salina Sun. Wednesday. Sept. 23. 1992 j ; I 1 j , , s , I j 1 2 f I j I j -- Center funding Landscape Management course opportunity Your local Utah State University Extension office will make avail-- : able locally a course called "Land-- J scape Management in the Interior West which will be taught this fall over the AgSat network, This will be a comprehensive course in management of landscapes in the intermountain west. It is targeted to a professional audience of school, park, church, and other institutional maintenance personnel as well as independent landscape main- -' Home land- tenance contractors. also find that much of would scapcrs the course content would be applicable to their interests. The course is designed ... develop problem solving skills by improving your proficiency in those disciplines basic to successful gardening and applying them to your landscapes in an environmentally sound manner. The course will cover cultural land- practices in commercial-scal- e scape management . Concerns will be unique to this area and will include: low rainfall, The course will originate at Utah State University as Plant Science Continued from Page 3my in rural Utah. A facility that should meet so many economic and social needs in our area. A 300 x 255 -- s, ucs-da- : For more information on any of the above, call Clyde Hurst, your Utah State University Extension ext. 275. Agent, at 896-926- 2 ip trary, or are forced by someone c:I ,c to function contrary to what our perception of our world is. As we strive at the Care Ce.uer to bring meaningful daily lire at the best level it can be, we constantly deal with individuals and separate individual perceptions. The great challenge and sincere goal for all caregivers, whether in a health facility or at home, must be to help each one be in congruity with their perceptions. Congruity is when our beliefs and perceptions harmonize with what we actually do and say. Happiness and well being is best realized in each of their lives as we have congruity in our world of human relationships. If we try in caregiving or any aspect of relationships to change attitudes or behaviors, it does very little good if we fail to examine ingrained perceptions which formulate attitudes and behaviors. We need to look and understand why a person is like he is or why he does Giving From the Heart hundreds of items donated to the Kris McBride the Among Auction held at Aurora City Park last Saturday, was this beautiful handmade chess set, and some beautiful knives made by a local craftsman. The Auction earned $20,000 for the McBride Liver Transplant Fund. It Works Wonders. American Heart Association what he does betore we become judg- mental or try to change a behavior. And we might ask, Is his behavior inappropnau-- Ard maybe it is if it can be operated on the society a person needs or wishes At any rate, in the aspect of caregiving to a loved one at home or in the Care Center, we vmt to look very carefully and be very understanding to appreciate that the world and the folks in it are not always where we area; they may not perceive their world as we perceive our world. Remember that we do not see or perceive the world and folks about - us as they are, but as we are our perception. Will Rogers summed it up when I never found a man I he said: didnt like (or couldnt work with) when I really got to know him (or understood how he perceived things. Snack Center can be helpful to you Setting up a snack center is one way to avoid having the cake you planned for dessert half eaten before supper. Its especially helpful if your children get home from school before you arrive home. By setting aside special places in the refrigerator and cupboard for snacks, kids will know whats okay to eat and whats off limits. That should help guarantee that the leftovers you plan to serve for dinner or pack for tomorrows lunches will still be there. Ask your youngsters for suggestions when stocking the snack center. But use your parental authority to steer them toward nutritious foods, like fruits, yogurt, raw vegetables, milk shakes and fruit juices. These suggestions also work as a way to stock a brown bag lunch center. Fishing Roundup And it may happen to you. You buy a Polaris ATV for do chores. To haul heavy loads. But before long, you find To reasons. practical yourself making other plans for your ATV. A trip to the mailbox. An adventure into the back forty. A hunting expedition. But who can blame you? A Polaris ATV may be serious machinery. But that doesnt stop it from being fun to ride. Go ahead. Let yourself explore. Enjoy the pleasures of the road less travelled. Guaranteed youll enjoy them more on a Polaris ATV. It happens a lot. machines WARNING: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. These are full-si18 For older. and adults your safety: Always age designed to be ridden only by wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris ze at FREEDOM RV CENTER 396 South Main Phone 1991 Polim Industrie! LP Gunnison, Utah 528-724- 4 structure proudly overlooking one 3f the most picturesque views anyinter where, tying together the business downtown the to :hange district in Salina and providing this irea with a facility, second to none, where major events such as conven-:ionreunions, weddings, dances, :ompany parties or any equestrian or livestock event can be held. This million dollar event center should bring prosperity to this area, not only in revenue to new and existing businesses but as an entertainment center for people of all ages. This event center is limited in use only to the limit of your imagination. Many people have worked hard to make this dream a reality. Now we await the decision of the C1B board for funding which should take place in October. How? may you ask, is this project being funded? First of all we wanted to put the smallest amount of hardship on our citizens and still be able to have a first class facility and while doing this be responsible to the lenders of money for a viable, successful project. The proposal we put together is for $1.2 million dollars divided into a $500,000 grant, a 500,000 3 loan with a pay back over the next 20 to 25 years, and $200,000 in local contributions from our area. How? may you ask did we raise $200,00 to make this project fly? First of all, through donations of local businesses by way of pledges of $500.00 or more, each being an annual commitment with us in return for advertising space in the facility. Also, there is a $20,000 donation from Sevier County Special Service District 2, And some corporate sponsorship money that were still working on. as well as land donations, sewer and water hookups from Salina City and starting our loan payments in 96 to receive the needed revenue from our business license fee and county food tax. We felt that if we enacted the 14 percent increase in sales tax revenues (our new business license fee) this would be the most equitable way to fund the project. The 14 percent business license fee would be funded in part by tourists. Many cities in Utah, like Richfield, already benefit from this kind of business fee and now we will. This fee is a chance for us to raise $40,000 per year toward the debt service of this project. This however ft. 470, a three credit course, and is designed to meet the needs of students and professionals in the West. Plant Science 470 may be taken for university credit, or free as an Extension Service course. Students wishing to use the course for credit toward a degree or certificate program must pay tuition. The class will be taught on T and Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The first broadcast will be October 1, and the concluding one on December 18th. Locally this could be used as a basis for a Key Gardener (master gardener type) with more discussion of local and ve-- . .an'' , crests or it can stand alone depending on your interest. While we're on the subject of Key Gardener: I would like to hear from those in the area interested in such training this winter, either in conjunction with the above course, or by itself. If you are interested call the Extension office. Richfield Care Center Ron Nielsen, Admin. Richfield Care Center IN giving care to our loved one, or just in our basic daily with our fcllowman, the way we behave or treat others is how we perceive our own little world. We tend to think we see things and people as they are, that we are always objective, but not so. We see the world not as it is, but as we are, or as we have been conditioned by our perception. Each one of us perceives our world by the conditioning of a lifetime, the influences in our lives - our family, church, school fried ,s associates, work environment, current social relationship, and so fort. How we perceive things - our inner most feelings - is the source of our attitude and behavior. We cannot maintain balance, wholeness, and self worth if we walk and talk con- 1 Skyline Drive - Snow and Emerald Lakes still have good water levels and fishing is very good. Six Mile Pond - Lots of fish and fishing is fair. Nine Mile Res. - The gates are shut again and water is backing up. Uncertain success because fishermen are just starting to use it again. Palisade Res. - Water is at lowest and remaining portion of reservoir is inaccessible due to mud. Manti general - Gevcland, Millers Flat and Spinners Reservoirs are drying u. Scofield is very low. Joes Valley - Fishing has been fair, but will improve as fall advances. No launch for big boats. Small boats okay. Lake Powell - Wayne Gustaveson, Lake Powell fisheries biologist, recommends a chunk of anchovy on a no 1 bait hook with a small split shot attached. Fish it at 20 to 40 feet. Try trolling with down riggers and shad imitating lures at 40 to 60 feet. Black bass can be taken in mornings and evenings with surface lures. Call the lake Powell fishing hotline for infor- - was not enough money to cover the costs of operation and maintenance and other expenses on the event center that will be incur above and beyond the building fees. As a result of this problem we, as a board, approached the county commissioners for help. They gave us an overwhelming positive response for our project. The county commissioners agreed to give us $20,000 per year, if funded, to help with operation and maintenance expenses on the event center. The $20,000 was to be funded threw a small portion of a 1 percent food tax throughout the county. North Sevier has not asked the county for much financial support in an economic development venture over the years but was received with open arms and only the utmost cooperation by ourcounty commissioners and for this we give thanks. Also, thanks to our City officials for their support. W ithout both of these funding packages we could not pay for the facility. Yes, the center may cost you 25 cents more when you buy $100.00 Dollars worth of grocerys in Salina but if your buying them in Richfield or other places along the Wasatch Front its costing you that much any way. We want to be open and fair and tell it like it is with no big surprises or pushing this under the rug to get what we want without the public knowing about our intent. A lot of people have asked me how the event center or equestrian center is going? Its going great! Were alive and well and this will be a reality real soon with the help of a supportive CIB board, If funded soon we will be up and running a year from now. To us, this is an economic development project. It is a project that has been dreamed about and now is very much a reality. This project means a lot to us on this side of the county, a place where there is a lack of business and economic growth. Another point is that we feel like this facility will be used by the whole county. We did what we could with the resources available to us. We have even shown complete support to the two pending Richfield based projects, those being the jail facility and the tech project. We do not feel like we are taking away anything from this county. In fact we feci we are adding a great addition to the county and all its resident. Sincerely, Danna B. Shaw Salina Municipal Building Authority President School Board meets Continued from Page 1 for goods and services. Classroom conditions affect student achievement, and ahealthy, safe and adequate learning environment should be every childs right. Ware also pointed out that as a nation, school facilities are not keeping pace with growing expectations for American education. As we reshape education in America, we must also reshape ourschool facilities, he said. Schools should be built for productivity. School buildings should be efficient, flexible and functional. He also referred to equity issues and the different abilities of different school districts to fund needed improvements of school facilities. He pointed out and complimented school principals, custodial staffs and district maintenance staff for their effort in maintaining a high level of condition, repair and cleanliness of the Districts building. He said that on the whole, the buildings arc well kept. He voiced concern at the shrinking maintenance budget and increased Roofs, blacktop, square footage. and conlots, playgrounds parking crete sidewalks continue to deteriorate, and the district is falling behind in its ability to maintain these areas. The following individuals were approved as District Employees: Valorie Johnson, instructional assistant, 4 hours per day, District preschool; Lynn LeFevre, instructional assistant, 3 hours per day, and DawnannaTopham, instructional assistant, 6 hours per day, Salina Elementary; Kimberly Gleave, English, science, math teacher. South Sevier Middle: Tina Wilson and Annette Dickinson, copier assistants, 15 hours per week, RHS. Out of S tate Travel Requests were approved as follows: Supt. Brent Thome will attend Certification Week, December 5 -10, in Scottsdale, AZ; Business Administrator Sam Ware will attend a business trip to New as a guest of York November Finance Dawkins, CoopDougherty erative, underwriters of the Utah School District Finance Cop,op. Ware and two other officials from districts in Utah will attend. The purpose of the trip is to meet with potential investment agreement providers rating agencies and to find ways to improve the TANS program (Tax Anticipation Notes). Expenses will be paid by Dougherty Dawkins, Finance Coop; Transportation Supervisor Dick Cropper was approved to attend the National Association of Public Transportation Convention and Trade Show, in Burlingame, CA. ExNov. are transportation reimburpenses sable from state training funds; McKay Jensen, RHS FFA Advisor and six students will attend the National FFA Convention Nov. 10-1- 4 in Kansas City, Missouri. Vocational funds will cover expenses for this trip. Ten students were approved to attend home schools. The October Board meeting will be held October 29, at the Salina Elementary School. The fee waiver policy was discussed. Currently 284 students in the districts three high schools have applied for fee waivers, at an approximate cost of $11,000. Board members felt it necessary to go on record stating, There is no special additional funding for these fee waivers, and funding for fee waivers must come from the regular district budget. A settlement proposed by Southern Utah Adjusters and Appraisers regarding lawn and campus damage to schools in Sevier School District. The damage was a result of weed spray. Total amount of settlement available to schools on a prorated share is $7 1 ,901 . Administration was authorized to proceed as necessary to settle this issue. 5-- 8, 1- Does Your Heart Good. American Heart Association 4 |