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Show M i - t f- r 1 i r j 'X O , V 'TT X Communities SiiaErc as 3 J fjiiaEte hits near Penny Robins Miss North Sevier 2002 Vol 82 Number 12 Salina, Utah 84654 75 cents March 19,2003 17 to vie for Miss North Sevier Crown Saturday, March 22 The theme for the Miss North Sevier Pageant will be "Someone Like You." 17 girls will compete for the title of Miss North Sevier on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in the North Sevier High School Auditorium. and Anderson, Raelyn Redmond; JaRelle Mason, daughter of Gary and Teresa Mason, Aurora; Clarissa Sparrow, daughter of Larry and Debbie Sparrow, Aurora; Victoria Hallows, daughter of You may purchase reserved Jeff and Colleen Hallows, tickets at Kenzey Pearl in Salina. Salina; Jamie Porter, daughter of Reserved $6, and General Ad- Blaine and Nancy Porter , mission $5 the night of the pag- Escalante; Lindsey Coates, eant. daughter of Brent and Joan The contestants and commit- Coates, Aurora; Sarah O'Neil, tee members are raffling a daughter of Michael and Pam denim quilt the night of the pageant. You may purchase tickets from any contestant or committee member for $1 each. Contestants and their parents are: Teresa Baez, daughter of Jeannine Baez, Salina; Jamie Macart, daughter of David and Aileen Macart, Salina; Katie Lefevre, daughter of Tom Lefevre, Provo and Lynn O'Neil, Aurora; Jalee Hallows, daughter of Troy and Dalene Aurora; Hallows, Emily Kirkwood, daughter of Michael and JoLvnne Kirkwood, Salina; Chari Eppich, daughter of Kevin and Cindy Eppich, Salina; and Julie Mickelson, daughter of Maylen and Nikki Mickelson, Redmond; Janel Robins, daugh- ter of Pat and Terri Robins, Salina; Melanie Hawkins, daughter of Wayne and Marie Marilyn Hoff, Utah's official "Eai thquake Lady", believes "it is good for the earth to release some pressure like this; In fact, Utah has over 1500 small quakes per year." Hoff feds that these Dhision reports, small quakes are a way to pre"Seismic activity in this part of pare us for what is to come: Utah is not uncommon, and Earthquake researches throughtins was indeed a tectonic out the state believe that Utah is e ent The epicenter was lo- way over due for a 'big one'. cated two miles west of "We are going to be hit hard and Redmond and measured 3 0 on it will cause some major damthe Richter scale." Although age. We are anticipating a 7.5 -tlie quake lasted less than 10 comparable to the California seconds, vibrations were felt quake, and Im afraid many throughout much of Seier people throughout the state are county and even into Sanpete. going to be caught unprepared. Tee Sevier County Sheriff's of-- f It could happen atony time and we need to be prepared." In the e has not yet received any event of any earthquake, large of damage. not help the situation, then drop, cover, and of whether you're inside or out." If y'ou're in a vehicle, pull o er, turn the engine off, then stay put. Ideally you should try to park away from trees or overhead power lines. Hoff also recommends having at least a three day supply of food and water on hand as well as a good first aid kit. "The State has set up an extensive web site hold-regardl- ess Seis-mugia- (www.ready.gov) to help pre- pare people for any major disaster, w hether it be terrorism, wrar, or an earthquake, and no one should be caught re-po- its Hawkins, Redmond. i Lefevre, Salina; Krystal Hampton, daughter of Keith and Patsy Hampton of Redmond; Cindy Anderson, daughter of Glendon .... ' i . TS Photos Courtesy of Robins Photography ! or small, Hoff encourages citizens to "stay calm- - panic will by Lora Fielding Staff writer small earthquake shook S vier County Monday mom-i- n' at 11:08 a m. and Sue Nava o! the Unh ersity of Utah Teresa Baez Jamie Macart Katie Lefevre Krystal Hampton ;$''' 4t ' xvV Mn1 4l J X 4 4: N-- trrs, 4 I ' A ft ,J t x- f XX i . I - i x-X- i i JaRelle Mason Clarissa Sparrow Jamie Porter Victoria Hallows Lindsey Coates Sarah ONiel j X t' XL ri & , J Emily Kirkwood Chari Eppich . X rt n V Julie Mickelson Janel Robins Families support Monday Night Anderson wants to tweak leash jaw so dogs can be free on owners property Literacy Night says District A total of 1,291 responses were received regarding a pro- V X A Family Literacy Night eral educational program re- policy will be written and pre- quires a lot of paperwork that is posed Family Literacy Night sented to the board of education done by special education teachwith the majority of parents in for consideration of first reading ers. It's a heavy burden for them . favor of Monday evening. approval during the next board An Individualized Education The purpose of a Family Lit- meeting. Program (IEP) is written for each to for is Director Services one student. The paperwork is aueracy Night Special provide for compliance. Our speGail the school each school dited district, Albrecht, evening during week that will be free from reviewed the Individuals with cial educators work hard in Education Act meeting all of the require, school sponsored activities in Disabilities Sevier School District. It will al- (IDEA) with the board. It's a fed- ments," said Albrecht. low parents to support the eral mandate to serve students "Forty percent of funding was district's literacy efforts by in- in the public education system promised from the federal govcreasing uninterrupted time between the ages of three and 22 ernment for the special educawith their children to discuss who have autism, speechlan-guag- e tion program but 15 percent and reinforce learning concepts. impairments, are deaf funding has been the maximum of have those "Eighty-on- e blind, developmental de- the government has provided," percent responding favored Monday lay, are emotionally disturbed or she said. In other business, board memevening. Five percent selected are hearing impaired and deaf. Students with severe disabili- ber Don Naser inquired about Tuesday and Friday, six percent picked Wednesday and three ties and mild to moderate dis- the law in regard to students using power tools to build sets percent liked Thursday. Of the abilities are served by the prototal responses, 90 parents said gram. In the past, disabled stu- for dramatic productions at the schools. It was explained to him they didn't want a Family Lit- dents were taken out of the reguof be to but lar classroom that the law stipulates students taught, eracy Night," Superintendent Schools Dr. Brent M. Thome told now they are included in regu- cannot use power tools until members of the board of educa- lar classrooms. Disabled stu- they are 18 years of age. Sets for tion at a meeting held March 12 dents are part of the No Child dramatic productions will need Left Behind mandate. "The fed at Monroe Elementary School. (See School Board on Page 10) Salina's Riding Club advisor Julie Durfee, attended last week's city council meeting and discussed with council members the plans for their upcoming street dance. Durfee and Police Chief Greg Harwood had previously set forth rules including: only age 16 and older allowed within the dance, no coolers, no underage drinking, and purchasing of beer allowed only within the bar. Durfee assured the council that the riding club members will be responsible and assist the police department in enforcing the rules, and are liable for any- thing that happens at thyir event. Bobby Simpson also visited the meeting and asked the council about his right to have his dog loose while on his own private property. Member Tom Harrison stated that the existing ordinance, as well as the proposed new ordinance, enforces a leash law which requires all dogs to be of the city's general plan. Council members unaniasked that the legality and liabilmously agreed to approve the ity of the leash law be researched city's membership in the Salina to possibly amend it to allow a Chamber of Commerce by paywhile ing the annual $50 fee. Salina dog to be on the owner's property. City also joined the Utah Alliance for Economic Development Chuck Roberts of SR Mechanical presented a quote to Salina by paying their annual memberCity for green tagging all space ship dues. It was further moand water heaters according to tioned to pay the annual memQuestar Gas's green sticker bership fee to the Utah Municiguidelines, and was authorized pal Clerks Association and pay to evaluate all furnaces and wa- the travel expenses for their ter heaters in all city buildings spring conference. Mayor for green tagging. Anderson asked the council to donaMayor Anderson reviewed consider their 2002-200- 3 the letter from Six County As- tion to the North Sevier Senior sociation of Governments re- Citizen Organization and members motioned to donate $2,000. garding the mutual self-hel- p disThe Sevier County Economic been which had program cussed at the previous council Development Council will visit meeting. After questioning the the Salina Commercial Center effect it would have on local conon March 20, 2003 and Andertractors, it was decided that son asked that the city provide Salina City would make them- donuts and juice for that selves available for the program morning's visit. She also exin an effort to coordinate with pressed Salina City's support of the affordable housing section (See Salina City on Page 10) leashed or kenneled at all times. Mayor Marilyn Anderson , J |