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Show w in Alio s 3yi 3 xiys 19b CJ0 wouwioossy SG3d oo a iaos ia-ay- o Hin r Thursday Portraits Baseball Photographer captured generations on film. Page 3A Treasure Valley goes to J.C. World Series. Page 4A 99th Year May 24, 1990 - No. 42 50 Price, Utan cents Price reviewing its rate structure When Utah Power & Light recently paid a rebate to its retail customers, many Price residents wondered why a rebate wasnt reflected in their, bills. Simply put, Price residents are not UP&L rate paying customers. Although Price city is a UP&L wholesale customer, its costs are not determined by the Public Utilities board, and it would not be a recipient of refunds ordered by that agency. Price, purchases electricity from the Western Area Power Association, Utah Power & Light and owns an allocation from the Intermountain Power Project. The rates it pays are determined by the Federal ' Regulatory Energy Commission. According to Hampton McArthur, Price city recorder, the city council determines rates paid by Prices power customers. Because WAPA power is currently inexpensive, the city plans to pass those saving on to its custom- ers and is reviewing its rate structure during its current budgeting process. McArthur said WAPA power costs are expected to increase so the council will heed to consider that in its equation as it pas- ses savings on to the customer. Although Price is now getmonthly ting a FERC-ordere-d refhnd from UP&L, it is in payment of fuel adjustments and has nothing to do with UP&Ls recent rebate to its rate paying customers. The city tries to keep its rates compatible with UP&L rates McArthur said. This rebate caught us by surprise. We were not officially notified that they were going to do it. We are reviewing the rate structure and will keep it compatible with UP&L. Im sure it wont go above UP&Ls rates. Deadlines The deadlines for next Tuesdays Sun Advocate will change because of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. The classified advertising deadline will be noon Friday. The display advertising deadline will be Thursday at 5:30 Beautiful but p.m. Editorial copy deadlines will be 9 a.m. Thursday for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, letters to the editor, etc. Other news deadlines will be noon Thursday. The business office will be closed all day Monday, May 28. scarce The early morning sun highlights the sprinklers at CEU to make a beautiful scene, but the closer we get to summer, the more critical the short water supply becomes. Local officials say; resi dents are working at conserving water for lawns and gardens, and it is a making difference. They encourage residents to continue the conservation practices. Weatherization director sues former employee, In separate interviews By LYNN DA JOHNSON Staff writer Jeanne R. Martin, manager ofthe Southeastern Utah Ass-sociati- on of Local Governments (SEUAG) Weatherization Progam, has filed a civil complaint against Craig Donahoe, Karen Donahoe, Rose Sandoval, Layne Miller and the Sun Advocate. Filed in 7th District Court on May 22, the civil suit contains seven causes of action based on the following allegations: with Sun Advocate staff writer Layne Miller and Editor Rosann Fillmore on or about April 20 and May 3 respectively, Craig Donahoe allegedly accused Martin of misappropriating government funds, discriminating on the basis of race in her administration of the weatherization program and misappropriating and misusing government ser- vices. The plaintiff contends the interview statements were slanderous and were made with actual malice. On or about April 24, the Sun Advocate printed Craig Donahoes interview statements. The plaintiff contends the published statements were libellous and were made with actual malice. On or about April 18, Karen Donahoe and Rose Sandoval allegedly burst into Martins office and accused her of misappropriating government funds, misappropriating and misusing government services, violating their civil rights and stating that they intended to file charges against her. The plaintiff contends the defendants statements were slanderous and were made with actual malice. On or about April 24, Layne Miller wrote and caused the newspaper article in question to be published. The plaintiff contends the article was libellous and was published with malice. At the time of the articles publication, Miller was acting as an agent and employee of the Sun Advocate. The plaintiff contends that, as Millers employer, the Sun Advocate is vicariously liable. On or about April 24, the Sun Advocate allowed and caused an article to be published which accused Martin of misappropriating government funds, misappropriating and misusing government s and illegally discriminating in her administration of the SEUAG weatherization program against benefit recipients on the basis of race. The plaintiff contends the article was libellous and was published with malice. Craig Donahoe is named as er-vic- es paper the defendant in two of the civil lawsuits causes of action. The Sun Avocate is named in two. Karen Donahoe, Rose Sandoval and Layne Miller are named in one. The plaintiff seeks the following monetary awards in each of the seven causes of action: general damages in an amount in excess of $5,000; punitive damages in an amount in excess of $100,000; costs and attorneys fees; and any other relief the court deems just and proper. Qualified people needed County has shortage of licensed daycare providers in a erie of article! discussing child cars in This U the second Utah and specifically, in Carbon County. The first article,- published May 22, addressed a national child cara bill that has been passed by the U.S. House of Representative and Senate. By JAN HALLIDAY Staff writer Where are the children? State statistics show 59 percent of Utah women are in the work force. At least 150,000 children between the ages of 3 need everyday child care and of these, 30,000 children 0-1- are in licensed daycare homes or centers. In this area, there are. 17 d home daycare providers and one daycare center, 11 in Price, four in Wellington, two in Helper and one in East Carbon, which take private clients and those paid by Human Services. However, there is still a need for more providers who will take infants and children for evening or weekend workers. There is also a need for those who will care for sick children when they cannot go state-license- to their regular daycare provider. Anyone who takes care of children should be aware that there is a state law requiring a person caring for three or more children to be licensed. The first step to become a licensed child care provider is to talk to Sid Hansen at the Human Services office, 90 N. 100 East, Price. lie does an interview and gives out a packet of information, which includes an appli- cation and Belf-evaluati- form. A medical examination and TB test or chest are also x-r- required. When these are turned in, a licensing fee is charged and an appointment is set up to evaluate the home. In the packet are guidelines of Family Day Care Standards. It provides information of home and yard requirements that must be met for licensing. If the home is being licensed for more than six children, including children of the providers themselves, there has e to be at least a provider and a helper. All licensed child care providers must go through six hours of training each year in child growth and development or early childhood education. They also have to provide a list of planned daily activities and meals and snacks which meet nutritional guidelines. viders. Etzel can determine if a person is eligible to receive help in paying for child care services. Normally, a person receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) can get daycare paid for. Families with low incomes may also be able to get help for child care services on a sliding A person looking for child care can also contact Hansen or Susan Etzel in the Self Sufficiency Unit of Human Services to get a list of area pro The care givers in our area are real professionals," Etzel said. Its their living, and most stay at it." full-tim- scale fee. f - - |