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Show Page 9 Gunnison Valiev NewsSalina Sun Wednesdey.March 10. 1999 Johnson wraps up 1999 Utah State Dairy Princess named Utahs 1999 State Dairy Princesses were crowned March 1, 1999 at the annual state scholarship pageant. The new royalty will promote the dairy industry and provide nutrition education in schools throughout the year. JillEnglandofWeherCounty wascrowned the state Dairy Pnncessat the 47th annual Utah Dairy Scholarship Pageant at the Cavanaughs Olympus Hotel. Her attendants are Jam's Marchant of Cache County, and Koalam Ogden of Sevier County. Utah Legislative Review from theirow n pockets to buy materials for their classrooms. In effort to help, by Representative Bradley Johnson Tinally, it's time to load up the car and head for home. The 1999 General we are providing funding tor public schoolteachers with approximately $ 50 each for suppl ies. Weallknow how difficult itcan be to concentrate and absorb information when we are in a disruptive environment Aclassroom is nodifterent. therefore I supported legislation that will provide for the creation of additional alternative middle schools in which unruly students may be placed, allowading for their special needs to be dressed. Another downside to growth is an increase in crime. We have spent much and time debating various anti-cridrug initiatives that w ill make you and your family once again feel safe in your home and in our neighborhoods. As with education, ! supported legislation that w ill put the power of decision-making and problem-solvin- g into local hands Forexample, funding w ill be provided for local agencies tocreate crime reduction plans lor their city or town. Each community is different, therefore it makes sense to allow for individualized plans. We also allocated monies tor a pay increase lor correctional officers Currently correction officers only make about $ 0 per hour The w oi k they do is dangerous and demanding and they deserve to be paid better. We approprifor this pay increase ated $3. not enough, but it is a good begin- Session has come to an end. Upon reflection of this session, I must say that it has run very smoothly, w ithout and England much controversy. We have made a Marchant were also few changes in how we manage the voted Congelegislative system that I think have niality by the pageant to our successes. For excontributed contestants. The award first time we had over 300 the for ample, is given to the woman the bills Internet. This allowed on listed showing the most for unprecedented access by both the warmth, friendl iness and of Utah and for legislators to be voters helpfulness to others able to quickly obtain and review what during the pageant. legislation we would be debating durEngland currently ating the session. tends Fremont High Overall, I am most proud of the fact School and plans to atthat there were no new taxes during this tend Utah State Univerlegislature and we were a'o'e to balance sity next fall. She is the the transportation budget without a senior class president gas tax increase. Utah has been rated as and is a member of the one of the best run governments m the Go vemors Youth Coun-ci- j. country for the last several years and As the state Dairy we lived up to that again this year. At Pdncess she received a the end of the day we will have zero on $2,000 scholarship to the bottom line ... we do not support assist in her educational deficit spending. pursuits. She is the Areas of particular focus this sesand of LaVell daughter sion included education, crime and Susan England. grow th. We are one ol the lastest grow ;I Asa freshman at Utah the nation With this popuState University, Marchant plans toearn a bachelors degree in psychology. She ing states in lation explosion we are faced w nh overgfadiated in 1998 from Sky view High School where she was a member ol the crowding in our schools, more crime in performing group, the Front Porch Maioritv. and concert choir She is ih. our neighborhoods and concerns about daughter of Mike and Rae Ann Chapman and Chris and Karen Marchant. the quality of life for future genera; Ogden is a senior at Richfield High School where she is president of the We worked hard to address some tions Spanish club and a speech and drama Sterling Scholar. Next fall she plans to these concerns and will take a moof attend Weber State University and major in theater arts and languages. Ogden review some of the specific ment to is the daughter of Roger and Jeanne Ogden. for those issues. .The equal in position and responsibility, each receive a $ ,000 accomplishments Our children deserve a brighter toscholarship. morrow with the best education pos.The 1999 Dairy Princess Royalty were selected from county princesses sible. We appropriated an additional based on knowledge of the dairy industry, personal interviews, physical fitness arid their response to thisyear for education. And questions. Pageant participants must be of high moral character, maintain a 2.8 GPA, and be a single woman between the age of more importantly, it is money that we want to put directly into the hands of 17 and 25. .. During their reign, the women will tour the state to educate Utahns about the teachers and adm inistrators who know dairy industry and general nutrition. Their annual dairy playette will be seen by best how to solve the problems faced more than 12,000 school children. by our public school system. So many of our teachers take money nutrition not their good dairy products, reign they only promote Throughout and living healthy lifestyles, but they serve as positive role models to the youth Co-Mi- ss -- ning. We worked hard on issues that will help to provide a better quality of life for you and your family, while at the same time, keep more of your money in your pocket. We are working to promote more jobs, more opportunities for our children, while balancing it with keeping our state a beautiful place to 1 1 -- 1 $84-milli- on-sta- ge live. We provided for a tax credit for stay-at-ho- parents. Although many have criticized that the credit is not nearly enough. 1 think the message is important We realize how hard it is to make ends meet and we want you know that we will not turn our backs on your efforts. An agreement was hammered out between the banks and the credit unions. If you are a current member of a credit union, you will not see any changes made to your service. There w ill be some geographical restrictions placed on credit unions that will prevent continued unchecked grow th. but t, they w ill still maintain their e status and the people of Utah w ill still be able to choose the ty pe of financial institution with which they want to bank. Finally, in what was one of the more controversial debates, we tackled the growth issue. We implemented a plan that discourages urban sprawl by offering incentives to deelo(ters who build in "quality growth areas and a fund to buy conservation easements for the preserv ation of open space. Ultimately we amended this bill to notallow for organizations. non-profi- tax-fre- such as the Nature Conservancy, to qualify for any ol these funds on their own Instead, they must work in partnership with local governments who would get the money. This alleviated many of the concerns of providing organizations with public non-prof- it tax dollars. also was successful in passing legislation for the mapping and documenand tation of R S 2477 rights-of-wa- y iscnti-cal otherstructures This legislation as it relates to the plans for identifying and designating wilderness on US Bureau of Land Management lands in Utah. I hope you will be as pleased with these accomplishments as I am. I always worked with the philosophy that it is not our money it is your money. You deserve a smaller. local, common sense government that is careful not to intrude into your private life. These are the standards by w Inch I udge all legislation. It has been an honor serving you. Please continue to visit with me. Your ideas and comments certainly make me a better representative. I non-prof- it is Century Farm Application deadline April 1 was purchased by an ancestor in 899 will be eligible this year if it has remained in that fam ily up to 999. More than 40 farms have been recognized in Sanpete County since the beginning of the program in 1996. fice. Applications forms may be obtained To be named a Century Farm or from the County Extension Office in the Ranch, the property must have been in basement of the Courthouse in Manti. continuous ownership of the same fam- Some documentation of ownership is for 00 y ears or required plus a fee of $50 w hich covers ily, including more. This means that farmland which the cost of a 2x3' sign. April I isthedeadlineforapplication to be recognized as a Century Farm or Ranch. This program began during the 1996 Centennial yearand will continue in 999, according to Gary L. Anderson of the Sanpete County Extension Of- 1 1 1 1 ofUih. (GflMRJIIStfDRl MILILIEY fflKPIITAIL CONTINUAL PROGRESS IN QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES New Central Monitoring Station light Hospice Services Coming To Gunnison Family Practitioners Provide High Quality Healthcare Jr Carol Ockey, left, Paul McGarry and Candice Sanders Brenda Bartholomew, left; Barbara Mickelsen, Georgia Vaifo'ou, Tina Cobum and Karen Perez The new Central Monitoring Station is a wireless system that allows eight patients vital signs and EKG to be monitored at the nurses station at the same time while storing that information. New Monroe Clinic Gunnison Valley Hospice will serve terminally ill members of the community and their families. Individuals with a illness, in general would prefer, if possible, to spend their last days at home - alert and free of pain - among the people and Gunnison Valley Hospice is things they love. dedicated to making this possible. A team of the for care each professionals carefully plan patient, working closely with your doctor designing a plan for your unique needs. If you, or someone you care for, is interested in Gunnison Valley Hospice, please call 5 Candice Sanders for or more information. life-limiti- 528-395- New Physical Therapy Building and Physician Clinic . Rita Cox, Office Manager Gunnison Valley Hospital opened a clinic in Monroe at the request of the community. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the clinic staff includes Dr. John Jackson, family practitioner; Dr. Christine Jackson, family practitioner specializing in OBGYN; and Rita Cox, office r manager. COPY Phone 435-527-886- 6. Therapy West Physical ! Therapy building under construction. ?,- , r Art. j (5 f; 'S r t Comments Prom The Administrator The Gunnison Valley Hospital mission statcmcnl is to and cost elieuivc provide "the most " caring, We continually strive to fulfill that healthcare possible -( . STNf V af y V ! V New physician ti nic for Dr. Keith Willmore under construction. mission. Gunnison Valley Hospital and Physicians have a tremendous reputation for quality healthcare We strive to put the patient first in all we do. It is an honor to serve the communities that put such high trust in us. Greg Rosenvall Gunnison j!k Ht srit tr- ! r 1 1 |