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Show Y outh detention BY BRUCE JENNINGS More Sanpete County juveniles get the attention of the Utah Division of Youth Corrections for reasons related to alcohol than for any other cause. But they may also get into trouble for shoplifting, for truancy, for runnings away and for several other causes. They could find themselves in Sanpete Countys new public safety the facility for a stay or a maximum allowed by law longer stay at the state operated multi-us- e facility for shelter care and detention in Richfield, or a still longer stay, if their behavior warrants such action, at one of the state institutions that used to be called the reform school. includes a $7,500 allocation for the Richfield operation. But that amount wont cover the full cost, County auditor Jay Alder said. The Richfield multi-us- e facility, like the ones in Vernal and Blanding, is called multi-us- e because it proves shelter for children who are not but w ho need protection because of abuse or neglect, and also provides detention for youths who have broken a law. Theyre housed in separate units. The average stay in the facility is three or four days, Mr. Higgins said. The cost per day is about $60. The facilities were built and are operated by the state, w hich also pays 50 percent of the operating cost. The six counties which utilize the Richfield facility including share the other 50 percent Sanpete on a prorated basis. Sanpete County's budget this year That adds up to around 450 youngsters, all told, some not offenders at all, but children who need shelter and even protection, some guilty of offenses like constant absence from school, some quality of The county has already paid $7,200.61 as its share, presumably for the first half of the year. Legislators are now looking at a proposal that would have the state take over the complete funding and facilities. operation of the multi-us- e wonder whats best for the kids? Sen. Dona M. Wayment said. We need to make sure it is in their best interest. She thinks local involvement is desirable. 1 Utah Stake is The Manti in sponsoring a blood drive with Utah the Valley conjunction Regional Medical Center Blood Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. All healthy persons between the ages of 5 are urged to come to the Manti Tabernacle Relief Society room to donate a unit of blood. Rep. Beverly J. White said, Someone needs to be in full charge. The state needs to take over lock, stock and barrel. 18-6- of the Richfield facility, said that most of the children and juveniles come here because of family problems, often director Ames, The average adults body has as many as 2 units of blood. Your body will replace the one unit which will be drawn within 24 hours. A healthy, committed donor could donate every eight weeks, up to five time a year. No chemical substitute for whole blood has ever been developed. The only source is still the human body, so people like you must be depended upon to assure an adequate blood supply. For every unit of blood which is donated, the stake receives a credit, then when someone from the stake needs transfusions, these credits may abuse and neglect." While at Richfield, even if for only a few days, the youngsters attend school about 3' hours each day. While the children in the shelter unit are in class, those in detention may be doing maintenance on the building or grounds. And vice versa. 10-1- in reading, tutored mathematics, English, science and e social studies mainly on a basis. Theyre Of course, the hard core offenders dont stay in Richfield. They are committed to secure centers, meaning facilities they can't walk away from. We try to meet the individual needs of the kids, Mr. Higgins said. The U. S. Bureau of Land Management will have wild horses for sale September 6 and 7 at the rodeo grounds in Lehi, according to Larry Maxfield, wild horse specialist in the BLM Utah State Office. Persons interested may go to the Lehi rodeo grounds on Fifth West just north of Highway 73 on either day, starting at 8 a.m. A horse costs $125, which includes veterinary fees. For a year the federal government retains title to the adopted horse but then it e Work Clothes Savings Dickie Work Sets 3 colors in hospital in the country. To utilize credits in the stake account, contact either the stake president, Lee R. Barton, or the stake coordinator, Sherrol Snow. The entire procedure of donating blood, from registration through refreshments, takes only about 45 to 60 minutes, usually less than ten minutes for actual donation. Blood of every group and type is needed. Donors should eat a good meal prior to coming to donate blood. time To assure a specific appointment, call your ward representative: Sterling, Rebecca Sutton, Manti 1st, Elaine Mortensen, Manti 2nd, Bill and Charlotte Wayne, Manti 3rd, Carolyn Bessey, Manti 4th, Helen Wilson, 835-544- 4 835-854- 1 835-667- 1 835-366- 1 835-350- 2 at Lehi rodeo grounds And then, of course, there are the hard-coryouths in secure facilities. In Utah there are about 60 of them, another 45 in assessment programs, 250 in com- munity programs and 100 homes. to defer the hospital bill. Credits may be transferred to any be used BLM to sell wild horses Some youths in trouble are under Corrections jurisdiction in their own homes. Some are in the homes of people who are paid by the state to provide this service. Some are in group homes. Some are in an observation and assessment program. Some are in the community programs like the one at Richfield. serious crimes like theft. As the population increases, we are going to need more resources, Utah Division of Youth Corrections director C. Ronald Stromberg said during a tour of the Richfield facility. Manti Stake blood drive seeks generous donors On the other hand, Glen Steve Higgins, probation officer in Sanpete County for Youth Corrections, said he now has 28 juveniles on probation for offenses like alcohol use and shoplifting. They report to him on a regular basis. We try to help them get back on track, he said. Theyve attended a detention hearing, usually along with their parents. Other agencies involved in the case possibly a law officer, or Social have been Services, or the school represented at the hearing. Together we decide on a program at That program may the hearing. mean placement in a foster home, a fine and community service, or longterm detention. facilities are upgraded private Quilting Batts Full 2 lb. Queen 2 V2 $597 $797 may be transferred to the adopter if care has been satisfactory. Adopters should be sure their vehicles for transporting the horses are sturdy enough because the animals have been running wild on the range for some time, Maxfield said. Additional information is available by phoning 524-403- Becky Barton to make debut at State Fair Becky Barton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barton of Manti, will make her debut at the Utah State Fair, Sept. 11, 1986 at 9 p.m. at the Budweiser stage. She will be accompanied by the group called They are: Byron Cambridge. Ballard, keyboard; Joel Kraft, drums; Jim Thompson, bass; Rick Neilson, guitarist. Beckys first success was at the local Farm Bureau Talent Find. At age five, she won 1st place in the junior division and went on to compete at the state competition. She has been performing ever since. Radio station 860 A.M. KUTR plays her song Stop Another Heart daily. Its on her new album, Back which was just In Love Again She released. sings both pop recently and country. Her performances vary from the 49th Street Galleria to a full concert at Valley Center Theatre, to New Years floor shows. Becky is married to Stephen Hullinger. They have two children, Kristen and David. Kristen will sing a song or two on the program. They are i VU - ' gty v ! . .i.i. I..-.- M. Bocky Barton v -- y"v fC.;1 residing in the Salt Lake area. Becky is excited and looking forward to giving this show at the State Fair. She would like to invite everyone to come and join in the fun and excitement. Trailways Buses will cancel Utah service Not only will the train not run in Sanpete any more, after April 1 bus service will also be a thing of the past. Trailways Bus Systems, Inc. in an economy move is discontinuing its service in Utah effective April 1, 1987. At present Trailways serves Sanpete County on two routes: a southbound bus comes through the county at about 11 p.m. and a northbound bus at about 2 a.m. Stuart Poelman, the companys Salt Lake attorney, said on Saturday that the company has been forced to cut back on its services in order to air travel and compete with low-cowill no longer operate its northern st route across the United States, in effect terminating any Utah service. Poelman said the move is an economic measure forced on the company by its inability to generate enough passenger traffic to sustain to be scheduled routes the abandoned. In the past two years the all company had discontinued services from Wyoming, its and its route, Payson-to-Cov- e Fort route. east-we- st The company petitioned the Public Service Commission on Friday, August 29 to discontinue its services in Utah. Trailways employs 15 drivers and an administrative staff of 12 in its Salt Lake City terminal. lb. 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