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Show I ) SAU i r ,Ktf CITY fK UT s7 F ()() 84107-377- 5 Cl O Sheriff issues appeal in fight against crime c,r- - Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff John L. Meacham today announced that Sevier County Citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the Utah Sheriffs Association. Membership appeals go out in the mail shortly. Individuals choosing to join the voluntary program can do so for as little as $20, while businesses can show their support with a $50 contribution. The funding provides critically important technical resources, training, and legislative support on key criminal justice issues. In addition, dues will be used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, and provide college scholarships for teenagers interested in law Volume 76 Number 10 Salina, Utah 84654 Wednesday, March 12, 1997 50 cents enforcement. With government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure, the Honorary Membership drive has taken on greater im- portance than ever before, said Sheriff Meacham. The funding is vital to helping us carry out our mission of making our communities a safer place to live, work and play. Individuals not receiving a membership appeal or desiring more information can obtain it by contacting the Utah Sheriffs Association, P.O. Box 489, Santa Clara, Utah 84765. Meanwhile, residents wishing to become Honorary Members can also sign up for the program by contacting the sheriff s office. The Honorary Membership Program was begun to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support to more effective law enforcement and to better help local sheriffs protect the lives and property of citizens. As the need for building stronger public-privalaw enforcement partnerships in this of the North Sevier Wolves boys' and girls teams were greeted by throngs of cheering fans following their triumphant run at the 2A Basketball Tournament in Orem. The boys repeated as 2A Champions, while the girls finished second. See more details on page 8 in today's Salina Sun. " Team-membe- rs te (Continued on Page 2) Salina Police officers to take dog license campaign door-to-do- by Dan Wilkins Salina City Council met together on Tuesday, March 4, for their bimonthly council meeting. The meeting was attended by several Salina residents, and many topics were ana- lyzed. Many concerned Salina residents, attended the meeting to discuss animal zoning laws and file a nuisance claim with the city. One property owner was the main discussion. Several citizens in one neighborhood expressed their feelings concerning a horse pasture on their street. Opinions were expressed about the smell of the corrals and the flies that they bring in the summer. Much time and money had been invested, by these residents, to develop their homes and yards, and they felt that with the horses so close, they couldn't enjoy their investments. The council patiently listened and then decided to serve the horse owner with papers to have the horse and pasture cleaned up within 60 days. Trinton Laws, from Redmond, also attended the meeting. He presented his Eagle Scout Project to the council, and asked for help with the funding to complete the project. Trinton fence for the baseplans to build a home-ru- n ball field at North Sevier High School. The high school is funding one quarter of the project. Salina Council voted to donate $200 to the completion of the project. Dog licensing was also discussed by the council. Currently only 238 dog licenses have been sold. The council felt that this number was inadequate. It was decided that Salina City Police Officers would be going door-to-- or door to check for licenses. Owners of unlicensed dogs will be cited. Residents are encouraged to purchase their dog license at City Hall to avoid being cited. Bids were made to the council by Mason Machinery, in Aurora, on the purchase of a new city mower. Two different models were discussed. The council is still waiting on other bids. Estimates were also presented to the council on a new backhoe. The council will use these estimates for future budget consideration. Salinas pressurized irrigation system was King of the Utah Attorney Generals Office. Also expected is a Salt Lake gang enforcement officer who will share tips on how to identify gang paraphernalia or rituals. The workshop is open to the public at no charge, and planners of the event encourage anyone concerned about gangs or guns to attend, stressing that this workshop is not limited to North Sevier Families. is not required. Publisher Preliminary 1996 population estimates for Utah showed an increase of 2.2 percent statewide, over 1995, with some counties growing by more than six percent. Sanpete County population grew by more than four percent, while Sevier County lagged behind the state average with 1.9 percent increase in population. The figures, released by the Utah State Data Center, include both natural increase, births the differvs. deaths, and net Williams to reign during NS Scholarship pageant Susan W i iams, reign ing M iss North Sevier, and daughter of Burke and TerriLyn Williams, Redmond, will relinquish her crown, Saturday night at the annual M iss North Sevier scholarship pageant. The pageant is March 5, 997 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Sevier high school auditorium. Admission is $5 for reserved and $4 general admission. Reserved tickets are available at Barbs Just For Her in Salina. Contestants and their parents are BreeAnn 1 Christensen, daughter of Lee and Judy Christensen, Salina; Mary Nordfelt, daughter of Terry and Margaret Nordfelt, Salina; Sarah Torgerson, daughter of Jim and Collette Torgerson, Salina; Kara Dawn Squires, daughter of Ruth and Dean Harmer, Salina, and the late MacRae Squires. Also, Dani Dahlsrud, daughter of Andrew and Bonny Dahlsrud, Gangs & Guns is the third in a series of workshops hosted by the North Sevier Public Salina; Danyette Stewart, daughter of George Awareness Committee. The series was planned and Mickie Stewart, Salina; Racheal Massegee, and Stephanie Crane, Salina; in response to a poll of area parents, asking daughterof Brent Anderson, daughter of Ken and Stephanie them to identify their top parenting worries. Diana May, Salina, and Steve Anderson; Other workshop dates and topics include: Marcee Hampton, daughterof Boyd and Kathy April 5 Teen Pregnancy and May 3 DoHampton, Aurora; Launa Learning, daughter mestic Violence. of Gary and Lisa Learning, Redmond. Also, The North Sevier Public Awareness ComLacey May, daughter of Lawrence and Cindee mittee consists of Salina-are- a students, par- May, Salina; Arianna McCall, daughter of ents, clergy, law enforcement and other com- Albert Lee and Renee McCall, Redmond; munity leaders. Ashley Deaton, daughter of Jerry and Leisa the about information For more workshops Deaton, Aurora; and Jessica Barney, daughter of the Public Awareness Committee, contact of Vicky and Maynard Barney, Aurora. Gary Learning, h By Jim Olsen s. & Concern about Gangs and Guns is the focus of a free workshop on Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.. North Sevier High School in Salina. The featured speaker will be Lt. Mike Sevier County near State population growth average in 1996 estimates also reviewed by the council. Some members of the council felt that some water shares into the state might be misused. The installation of flow ence between people moving versus moving out of the state. meters, on properties over one acre, was considered. Some residents were upset with the Washington County experienced the largidea and commented that every hook-u- p should est percentage of growth with 6.4 percent have a flow meter installed, not just a few increase: Grand and Summit County grew by hook-upThe council listened as opinions 5.3 percent; and Beaver and Iron counties were expressed, and then decided that a few joined Sanpete County at the 4 percent growth flow meters would be purchased and installed. bracket. The next Salina City Council meeting will The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Utah be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. was the third fastest growing state in the Residents are encouraged to attend. Guns is topic for third family workshop planned by local group Gangs r 529-737- 1. (Continued on Page 2) country. From 1995 to 1996 Utahs population growth of 2.2 percent was more than twice the national rate of .09. As far as actual numbers, the estimated population of Sanpete County was 9,999, up from 9,2 6 ending 1995. The estimated growth came from 186 natural in1996 year-en- d 1 crease and 595 Sevier County grew to an estimated 1996 population of 17,682, up 332 from the 17,350 of 1995. The growth came from 133 natural increase and 99 net migration. Only San Juan County experienced a decrease in population during 1996, according to the data supplied by the state. The breakdown of community growth in Sanpete and Sevier counties is concerned, Gunnison grew by more than 5.3 percent; Manti grew 2.2 percent; Ephraim increased by 2.5 percent; and Mt. Pleasant had zero growth. Ephraim is the largest city in Sanpete County at 3,650 residents; Manti has 2,542; Mt. Pleasant, 2,333 and Gunnison has 2,024. Centerfield has 794; Fayette, 199; and 483. Mayfield The three larger Sevier communities show Monroe leading the way with a dramatic 7 percent increase. Richfield grew 2.2 percent and Salina, 2.3 percent. The smaller communities of Joseph, 6.7 percent; Koosharem, 17 percent; Elsinore, 8.4 percent; Redmond, 5.4 percent lead the county in percentages, but not actual numbers as Richfield now shows a population estimate of 6,197; Monroe, 1,763 and Salina, 2,076. Redmond now has 726 residents; and Aurora grew 1.9 percent for 929 residents. Aurora should be the next Sevier town to break ,000, while Centerfield or Spring City in Sanpete County holds that honor. 1 |