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Show 1 ' "! 1 i "." f&fa, '''$ 2 The Salina Sun Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1992 y,. What s ....... a great feeling! was a sweet experience After almost two years of what was first a dream and later a reality, it was great to hear the States Community Impact Board fully fund the requested money for the Salina EquestrianCivic Center. have lived here for the past nine years and this is the first project for economic development that we have seen come to pass. There have been many of us that have sat on committees and attended seminars to encourage industry to come to this area. Many of us have written letters, made It Nyals Andreason, Salina ! I phone calls, and even contacted personally many individuals that might have been interested in locating a business here. There was a lot of effort that went into the warehouse bid only to have it turned down and as it is with many project bids, not so much of a thank you was given for the hundreds of hours exhausted for the cause of economic development. The EquestrianCivic Center is now very close to becoming a reality. A reality that for minimal sales tax increases will pay back 1 00 fold to the citizens in this area in the form of recreation and additional sales tax revenues. A strong business district is a blessing to any community in keeping property taxes low. For Salina, their business district pumps into the city coffers about $170,000 a year. These funds go a long ways towards lower property taxes. Congratulations to those that have worked and supported this project. It is effort that will be paid back to the area for years to come. As Mayor Andreason put it so eloquently in my office last week after he had heard of the funding approval, "I hope that this doesnt turn into a white elephant for the city", nor do we and with the help of everyone it wont be. Finding the right manager will be one of the most important decisions to be made by the committee now and feel they are headed in the right direction when they detail the functions of the center and then choose somebody that can promote those details. And even though the funding is now in place the volunteer work will go on with planning and collecting money and setting up a calendar and of course, construction. Thanks again to all those involved. To some of us this is a lifesaver for the community. A step in the direction of growth and maybe a little more prosperity. Wal-Ma- rt I Sevier County gets it's share of CIB funding Sevier County did get its share of money from the CIB funds last week as projects in Salina and Richfield were funded to the tune of $8. 1 million plus promises of more in the future. ' ' There has been a two month moratorium of proposals to the CIB board and the last of the projects on their dockets were those mainly in Sevier County. Now that these projects were funded there will be a flood of applications hit their doors again for future funding. Salinas EquestrianCivic Center was funded with a $500,000 grant and $500,000 loan. The Sevier County Jail was also funded w i th some of the funds prom ised when other loans arecommitted for the jail. The total project will cost approximately $9.6 million with the CIB giving them a $2.1 million loan and a $1.8 million grant. They are going to Zions Bank for a $1.6 million loan and also to the Rural Development Agency, formerly -- Farmers Home Administration, for the remaining $4.2 million. This facility will house the state communications office, adult probation, state narcotics, the court the jail and the County AtMccham explained that the facility would be paid for by the rents assessed to those in the building or they would not be included in the building. The final project discussed last week was that concerning the im- system, torneys offices. provements at the Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center. The GB people awarded them with $2.2 million in grant dollars to be put with funds already awarded to the school by the state legislature. Earlier this Fall Aurora was also funded approximately $2 million for their upcoming sewer lagoon facility. This money will not be allocated unless the project is approved by a public vote to be announced later this month. If X no candidate for vice presa majority of ident has Electoral College votes, the Senate chooses from the top two, with the senators voting as individuals. The Mayor recently received a comprehensive copy of the 1990 census. There are some interesting statistics about the City of Salina. Some of these are as follows: 1. Most of us are aware that the census revealed that our population as of 1990 was 1,943. 2. There were 85.2 of that population bom in the state of Utah, and .6 were foreign bom. 3. There were 29.5 living in a different house than they were living in as of 1985. 4. The percent with their own children under 18 years of age and living in the family was 55.4. 5. There were 36 female householders with no husband present 6. Of the persons 25 and older, 80.1 were high school graduates or higher, with 1 1 .8 with college bachelors degree or higher. There were 266 civilian veterans. 7. There were 10.6 with a work You disability and with 4.8 of this disability prevented them from working. 8. The median income in 1989 per family was $27,772 - however, 15.5 of the population was living below the poverty level and 66 families or 13.5 of the families were living below the poverty level. 9. Of the 655 housing units, 47.9 were heated by gas; 12.1 by electricity, with the remainder by other sources of energy. 10. Of owner occupied housing 37.5 had moved into their housing prior to 1969, of the 235 mortgaged houses the median selected monthly costs was $520 where the median monthly costs of house not mortgaged was $158. The median gross monthly rent was $299. For anyone who would like to see the copy of the 1990 census report, the city copy is available at city hall. can cooperate with Dear Editor: Some time ago the folks in our neighborhood submitted a petition to the Mayor and City Council. They had become highly concerned about a property which had been allowed to deteriorate to the point of becoming not only an eyesore, but also a safety hazard. Their petition requested that the. property be declared a public nuisance so that the owner could be compelled to do something about it We are not aware of the exact nature of the legal machinations which City Hall go on to accomplish something of this nature, but we do know that it eventually happened as we had requested. The old house has now been demolished and the property cleaned up. The neighbors are grateful. The old maxim, "You cant fight city hall is no longer valid. "You can cooperate with city hall," is more appropriate. Warren & Maurine Ottley Salina, Utah It's Community Birthday Calendar time again If anyone is interested in chasing a Community B irthday endar, contact Karren Glover, 8 or JoAnn Shaw, purCal529-777- 529-719- October 1; by 14. You will receive your calendar prior to the first of the new year. Cost is $5 for family listings plus calendar, $3 for calendar only. Monies earned from the calendar campaign are used locally, according to Mrs. Glover. For example, last year two $500 scholarships were given to students at NHSH; a copy machine was given to the library; library books WtfVWMtfWM' ft m?r'f : remain until the day go to the voting box to vote their feelings on many important issues. One issue. Initiative A, has been highlighted by many - however, I am not sure that everyone understands just what they will be voting for or against on November 3rd. The vote will not approve or disapprove parimutuel gambling - voters will be voting only to allow a later election to be held where voters in their own county can then decide for or against the parimutuel issue. If you vote no on November 3 , you are saying that No, citizens of your county should not have the right to vote in this later election for or against parimutuel gambling. The issue is further explained by John Freston, of the Citizens to Put Utah First. l. Editor Not one Utahn would intentionally give up the right to vote. But whether they realize it or not, this is a choice all Utah voters will be making November 3. Initiative A, the horse racing measure appearing on Novembers ballot, gives the people of each county the right to vote on a local issue. The initiative simply authorizes the voters of each county to decide in a separate county election whether to allow wagering at horse races held within their own county. It does not legalize parti mutual wagering - it only legalizes county elections or pari mutuel wagering. In addition to give the people of each county the right to vote. Initiative A creates a Utah Horse Racing Commission to regulate horse racing throughout the sate and to regulate parimutuel wagering in any pari-mutu- el 529-78- Correspondents: Aurora: Kathleen Lloyd - Redmond: Tammy Johnson Salina: Evelyn Kiesel -- these counties be made 53rd state of U.S.A? Will If a group in several neighboring counties has its way, Utah will soon be a smaller state, and there will be 53 states in the U. S. of A. The group is formed of members of Carbon, Emery, San Juan, Grand, Duchesne, Wayne, Garfield and Uintah Counties. Gerald Lloyd, who heads the association, says that this area of the state has been ignored long enough. Noting that Carbon County didnt even vote with the rest of the state, Lloyd said the area has few interests in common with most of Utah. Lloyd says hes not talking session because he feels that is too negative. We want to talk in terms of forming a new state, he said. The new state would include the Indian reservations and Lloyd says he wants to see the Indians more involved in state government. I would like to require that there be Indian representatives in the Legislature, he added. Lloyd says the area has enough assets to support itself and by utilizing Lake Powell and otherresources, sufficient revenues could be raised to support state programs. From the David County Clipper, Sept. 29, 1992. program of which horse owners and racing fans can be proud. Currently, the National Quarter Horse Association and other national organizations that sanction horse races in other states are refusing to sanction races in Utah because the state does not have an adequate regulatory system. If the initiative fails, Utahs horse breeding industry will wither because reputable horse breeding families cannot participate in unsanctioned horse races. Without sanctioning, these families have no way to measure the quality and value of their horses; they will be like ballplayers who only play in pickup games. The advantages of parimutuel betting in Utah go far beyond the right to vote and the salvation of an exciting spectator sport. If Initiative A is passed, it will encourage thousands of Utah horse breeding families who have settled the state, paid taxes, and operated a clean and healthful industry for generations to stay in Utah. The initiative will also promote economic development, generate revenue fa- the Utah Education Fund, and keep recreational dollars and public revenues at home that are now being spent in Idaho and Wyoming. In short, it will mean more jobs and less taxes for Utahns. In essence, any Utahn who votes against Initiative A is voting against his or her own right to vote against the horse breeders right to continue their heritage, and against the right of our counties to expand their local economies and run their own communities. John Freston, Citizens to Put Utah First - sioned with the political process as usual, that it has made me very angry. President Bush has done nothing for this country except bring us closer to a one world economy and a one world government. The New World Order, which will surrender our American sovereignty to the United Nations. The sole purpose of the Gulf War was to give the United Nations some military bite. The Democratic Candidate wants only to raise taxes to give more away to Social Programs, essentially redistributing die wealth, which has seemed to be the National Democratic platform for many, many years. That is Socialism, and socialism is just another word for Communism, and Communism is not for me. There has seemed to be no one to vote for, only to vote against. Then came Ross Perot Perot didnt even have a platform or plan of ideas, but he came into the spotlight because he wasnt Bush or Clinton. I thought, finally we as Americans might have someone to vote for. But, as he began to tell us what he stood for, and what he will do to our country, he scared me to death! He was for replacing our sacred Constitution, giving the IRS (The American Gestapo) more power and authority for search and seizure without due process of law, than it already has. Perot said he is not for special interests, but he got where he is because he is a special interest. He said he is for gun control, but that is in direct violation of our Second Amendment rights, read the Constitution for yourself. So, I was glad to see him drop out of the race. But now he is back like a bad night- mare. However, there is hope. There is one candidate for President who wants to restore our Constitution and heal America. He wants to eliminate the Federal Deficit and has the best plan to do so, without raising taxes. That is to put our money system back on the gold and silver standard and back into the hands of the government, not in the hands of the International Bankers as it is now. This mans idea for Gun control is that a responsible person hits what he aims at. He believes that the states rights are superior to federal rights and wants the states to control the land within their borders and not the federal government. His name is Col. James Bo Gritz, the most decorated green Beret Commander during the Vietnam era. A true American hero. Do yourself a favor and check him out. I did. Newell Hales 385 Honey Dr. Salina, Utah 84654 Get Prepared for the 3rd Annual Multi-Fami- ly Apparent suicide in Aurora You Wont Want to Miss It! Salinas Annual Deer Hunters be held Thursday, October 15, from 9 p.m. to for new NSMS at over 1 6 years of age. There will be drawings the gym, everyone midnight for all sorts of items donated by local businesses. Pictured with some of the prizes to be drawn for are, from left, Kathryn Edwards, Peggy Mason, and Virginia Stewart. Contact any of these ladies for tickets for $4 each, or purchase your ticket at the door for $5. ftPMWinjiMiLMiii w Ham Ball will The Sevier County Sheriffs office is investigating an apparent suicide in Aurora. Frank Leon Olsen was found dead early in the morning of Octo-ber- 5, 1992, byEllisQuamberg.of Aurora. However Sheriffs Deputies say that the death had likely occurred sometime on October 4. Olsen lived in one of the trailers near Quamberg's Auto Salvage Yard. Death was due to a shotgun wound to the head. Investigating officers are Sgts. Delbert Lloyd and Tom Jensen. 7 There is one presidential candidate worthy of your vote Ive wanted to write this letter for Ive become so disillu- - 63 East Main - Salina, Utah 84654 - Phone: 0 is published each Wednesday for The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800- 0 $15.00 per year in Sevier County; $18.00 in Utah and $21.00 per year out of state 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, 63 East Main, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy $.50 Publisher: Kevin Ashby - Editor: Carol Jenseh 'iff :pf j,.'..., that approves it. Editors note: Only a few weeks 7 7County This will give Utah a quality racing Utahns will a long time. 4780-800- ", Just what are you voting for or against on Nov. 3? 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