Show I !! ? i Gunmson Valley News Tues December 30 1986 Bomb threat Utah Agriculture improves continued closes Richfield High School A bomb threat at Richfield High sent students home for the day and tied up more than a dozen law enforcement officers on what turned out to be a wild goose chase Police Chief Mayo Jacobsen said that about 10 am Monday morning a secretary at the school received a phone call saying that a bomb had been planted in the arched lockers on the school The message was relayed to Ivan Rowley and plans Principal were made to evacuate the school Richfield City Police sheriff department deputies and Utah Highway patrol troopers responded to the call After making sure the building was emptied and setting up road blocks around the area officers set up a control post in the high school office and Brown Officers avoided using radios which could trigger an explosive and all Nothing was found and at 3:50 the building was cleared and roadblocks were disbanded At this point the situation is being treated as a false threat A which had high school production pm been set for that evening was cancelled building and would explode by 3 pm The caller then hung up called for a specially trained help search the building Others buildings property were also searched Sevier County Attorney Don has issued a statement that anyone found guilty of falsely reporting a bomb w ill be vigorously prosecuted to the full extent of the law This violation could be punishable by a jail sentence of six months and a fine of $1000 A person found guilty could also be held liable for restitution which could include the cost of bussing teachers salaries electrical usage dog to wasted food from school lunch other expenses involved in a typical school day plus law enforcement expenses In this case that could easily amount to thousands of dollars Brown emphasized As of press time no other incidents have been reported and device officer Division of Corrections Kelly Strong arrived by airplane with a German shepherd search :20 at dog pm A room to room search was then conducted and the dog also se investigation is continuing New chairman is elected to Six Co elected Vice Chairman of the He replaces N°wton organization Donaldson of that county on the Six County Executive Committee T Merlin Ashman of Sevier County is the new Secretary Trea- At their December General Board meeting the Six County Commissioners Organization elected Commissioner John of Wayne county as their for 1987 Brinkerhoff Chairman to a four was recently year term as a W ayne County Com on the has served He missioner committee Six County Executive Health the Central Utah Mental Board and the Central Utah Public Health Board since his election to the Wayne County Commission Commissioner J Keller Christensen of Sanpete County was surer The Six County Commissioners is a regional associaOrganization tion of county commissioners representing Millard Juab Sanpete Sevier Piute and Wayne counties Its purpose is to represent these counties on regional issues and operate programs that are regional in nature Apply with BLM for of seasonal with the positions Bureau of Land Management in the Richfield District will be available next summer and interested persons should make application before January 15 1987 A number limited sciences engineering fields pertinent to the can lock forward Now is the time to think about reservations for making advance group or individual campsites at Utah state parks Reservations may be made beginning January 2 1987 Unreserved camping units will be assigned on a basis Tish Poulson ficer said park OfInformation may make an apby completing it to plication form and forwarding the desired park with a $4 reservation fee and the appropriate campforms may be ing fee Application obtained from any state park or Division of State Parks and Recreation office Reservations may be made in person at each park except Bear Lake State Park where reservations will only 'be 'accep ted ” "by tewphohfe'or 'mail'" 'Telephone reservations will be accepted only or at Wasatch Mountain users reservations and Bear Lake The US Department of Labor is trying to locate 442 Utah workers who are owed a total of $11577971 in back wages from previous employers The Department’s Wage and' rfjEKOiJEAvinnp Part of the Leavitt Group i Representing Guaranty National Home Auto Commerical Boats Health Accident Maryland Caiisalty Life American American States Millbank Royal United Pacific Medical Supplement I ' CALL f Today for Auto and Homeowners rates!! i Nephi 48 North Main 623-183- U V ' 0 “ Quality Insurance From Quality Companies ' Valley News the Commerce Department that farm trade reported a positive balance in October of USPS 2320-200- 0 556 South Main Gunnison Utah 84634 Phone $6752 million Commerce Secre- tary Malcolm Baldrige says the US has turned the corner and the trade deficit is on its way down USDA's Economic Research Service in a report on the prospects for US agriculture stated that “the general outlook for the farm economy is now the best it has been in several years" It also indicated that low and stable interest rales improve the demand for farm products by encouraging growth in exports They also improve the supply of farm products by holding down farm costs These factors will help improve the competitive advangate of US farm products in world markets “Based on much of what I see and hear and with the reported upward turn in the trade deficit lower production costs the low inflation rate higher commodity prices and increasing land values I feel the agricultural industry has much to be optimistic about and should enjoy the Holiday Season as they look forward with hope to the New Year" said Ferry state parks At Wasatch Mountain State Park reservations will only be accepted up to three months prior to the date of intended use Reservations for the Wasatch Mountain Chalet a popular group use area will be taken only by March 2 telephone commencing 3343) 1987 1987 for the period of April through March 31 1988 To permit time for processing and confirmation reservamail by tion applications must be received at the park at least 10 days before the requested reservation date Reservations are confirmed after and all fees are reapplications ceived at the park Only one City council sets 1987 schedule Gunnison schedule for City Council meeting 1987 is as follows: Monday January 12 7:00 pm Tuesday January 27 7 00 pm Monday February 9 7 DO pm Tuesday February 24 7 DO pm Monday March 9th 7:00 pm Tuesday March 24 7 DO pm April 6 7:30 pm April 21 7:30 pm May 11 7:30 pm May 26 7:30 pm June 8 7:30 pm Tuesday June 23 7:30 pm Monday July 6 7:30 pm Tuesday July 21st 7:30 pm Monday August 10 7:30 pm Tuesday August 25 7:30 pm Tuesday September 8 7:30 pm (Monday Labor Day) Tuesday September 22 7:30 pm Monday October 5 7:30 pm (12 th Columbus Day) Monday November 9th 7:30 pm Monday December 7th 7:00 pm Monday The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $1200 per year in Utah and $1450 per year out of state of Utah by the Gunnison Valley News 556 South Main Gunnison Utah Second Class postage is paid at the Gunnison Utah 84634 Post Office POSTMASTER Send address changes to the Gunnison Valley News P O Box 187 Gunnison Utah 84634 Single Copy 350 Publisher Kevin Ashby Barbara Lynn Olsen Editor Tuesday Monday Tuesday Monday Gunnison DUP Camp to meet The Gunnison hold its 5th at Stake meeting 2:30 Camp DUP will asks for support The recent opening of two new businesses adjacent to the Gunnison Valley High School renews old safety concerns for students crossThe school ing the highway students to remain on encourages campus during the lunch hour As school lunch is available for all students there is no need to go elsewhere Monday January in the Gunnison All members are LuVona Bradley will give lesson “As a school we solicit your support After an accident occurs is a poor time to address what might have been" stated principal Lynn McArthur reservation per person or party will be accepted within a Reservations are limited period to 14 days in all state parks except Wasatch Mountain and Deer a 10 day limit Creek which have X Ephraim ' 283-623- 3 U 435 South Main Hour division collected the wages for them from previous employers usually for not paying the current federal minimum wage or overretime rates said Joe Garcia gional' administrator for Employment Standards (ESA) in Denver Utah’s total is part of more than $384000 due 1964 workers in the Rocky Mountain region “It would really be great to find these workers during the holidays and let them know that they might have another ‘gift’ coming"' It will take about 30 days for the owed to receive their employees back wages once positive identification is made W orkers finding their names on the list (by last known city of residence) should contact (in writing) the office of Loren Gilbert assistance regional administrator Wage and Hour Division Room 1961 1408 Federal Office Bldg Stout St Denver CO 80294 Keith Says The workers should provide their Social f curity numbers and names and addresses of past employers as proof of identity plus their current address and telephone number Anyone knowing these workers can provide mailing addresses to or ask the workers to contact the regional Wage and Hour office at the above address Names in our area Include from Gunnison: Dennis G Hogue Scott Reid and Blaine Stilson From Salina: John Merchant only is the r Jaecorn ing 'extinct but so are U the people who work like one Not hQrse-- Remember that half of conversation listening Neurotic: someone who is lives in the present tense when your doctor tells you to open your mouth and say moo You know you need to diet He who thinks he's the first to get fired a big shot is usually Happy New Year form the people at the Gunnison Valley Bank We appreciate all 'of you Notice Attention all veterans wldowi and dependents: A Field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Service Office In Salt Lake City will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits preparing and documenting applications for compensation pension education and hospitalization other benefits This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to qualify for assistance The VFW Field Service Officer will be working out of the Gunnison City Hall from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm on 12 January 1987 fciyvj t Principal Center invited the pm CORRESPONDENTS Axtell Rilla Dee Sorenson Centerfield FaVetle Ruby Hammond Gunnison Amy Thompson Mayfield jean Peterson receive back wages or call Allstate Gunnison American 442 Utah workers to FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS i‘ (946- - d to the Editor ere and welcome All letter must be signed Rome will be withheld upon request estimated $29 billion according to Donald USDA expects that US agricultural export volume will rise in 1987 This supports reports from Make reservations now for your 1987 camping or otner be For further information contact Lynn Redding at the Richfield District Office 150 East 900 North must be at least 18 Applicants or years of age with experience in biological or physical education continue to benefit from lower Consumers production costs could expect food prices to increase in a similar range Net farm income ii 1987 could nse 10 percent from this year’s work to logical sciences surveying and engineering Most positions will be for employment between May and September 1987 (SF 171) will to increas- ed demand Utah's ouahty alfalfa’ hay especially alfalfa hay euhss has prospects of new markets which will further boost profits to hay Potential for expansion growers exists ia Utah’s trout industry where demand exceeds supply as growers continue their efforts in new product development and in the search for new markets “One other area that offers potential is in grass seed production" ssid Ferry “A viable alternative for some Utah farmers would be to switch from grain where surpluses exist to harvesting tall wheatgrass crested wheatgrass or Hycrest crested wheatgrass High crest brought as much as $700 per pound this year Because this switch would not be capital intensive since the same equipment can be used that is presently being operated it would be feasible for some of our growers" Prices for major agricultural production Inputs should decline an average of 31 percent in 1986 and fall further in 1987 accordig to the USDA Statistical Service Ftiels agrichemicals and feeds are showing the largest decreases Low inflation should help hold farm production expenses In check according to James R Donald Chairman of ySDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board Next year's inflation rate is expected to be only 2 to 4 percent which means that farmers should done A majority of summer positions will be concerned with fire control with a few in range and wildlife management physical and bio- Special seasonal employment are available from the applications Richfield D'strict Office plus the detached area offices in Fillmore and Hanksville Regular federal forms job application not be accepted paje 1 poultry marketing are up which means Utah's growing turkey The Lnrs from Your Home Owned Independent Bankl ££1 dlj |