Show ifc g ji ngr tfpWPIggTTTi UMOHHTfiS October 1 5 2003 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Hunt still brings Dear Editor: We are writing in response to an article that was on the front It dispage of the Salina Sun cussed how over the years "The Hunts Have Affected munity by Bringing the ComCash and Business" into the area and the things that have affected it I agree with the business leaders The time of the hunts and especially the deer hunt have brought many a family to the visitors in respond and open opportunities for others to come and spend their time their money and their resources As far as our family is concerned we still use the Sevier area for recreation and fun ac- tivities My family wouldn't go anywhere else for July 4th and the fireworks display We actively ride ATV's in the mountains for a whole family experience We continue to area Many have spent hard camp fish and hunt in the earned money in local stores Gooseberry area and spend ie Barretts Bums Saddlery old LOTS of money and our reChristensen’s Mom’s Cafe Department store all gasconve-nienc- in local businesses Why? Because they offer good sources for supplies and services even stores groceries animal wares jeans gasoline at their prices I have a orange jackets boots food etc home in Salina but most of my I remember as a youth buying family come from the Wasatch Front I have brothers a sister a stacks of groceries and goodies mom We with wall to wall customers nephews nieces uncles have strong ties to the area and aunts cousins and my friends who the Fishlake Natreasure our first choice is Gooseberry tional Forest and Salina commuarea and always has been We because we love come CCC other dad and nity My many boys and men helped build the and respect the area Thank for Goosethe you your time and original road over berry and Fishlake areas We space to sound off We encourto others determination know what age support our lead- men did to make it a place of refuge to each of us The changes within the hunting time have affected the local economy!!! The hunt is not open young to as many with the draws Schools changed UEA vacation to later so the Elk Hunt is not the same The cost of gasoline is up a lot (especially as always in we a resort?) and We are a byway to Eishlake National Forest Why don’t we do more to show Salina and the surrounding area is great? Our area has a lot of class and opportunity!!! The new signs posted are greatly appreciated and helpful We have great ATV trails and beautiful mountain ranges The road construction in the Gooseberry area has delayed camping and hindered recreation The road is to reopen for others in 2005 The construction on State and Main in Salina last year delayed people from coming but in the future that is an improvement and advantage to get it done We have seen what the Blackhawk has done to benefit our community Highway 89 is designated as a place to travel We can find fault but our area is one of great heritage and opportunities We have good citi- zens in our community and many who are leaders We can ers paint truck works its way along the new Main with a turn lane in the middle A New 89" Dispatch: "Just where are and community Boy Scouts America All those that give vice to our area you calling from?" Menloves Farleys of friendsBjarnsons Scotts Caller: "Right here at 500 The South Main in Gunnison of TransporUtah Department tation had promised me and rode through others a Gunnison and Centerfield but there are only two lanes with a wide turn lane I can't find the ser- Sincerely Gwen Oryall Leona Oryall Lynda Oryall Palacios & family Don Oryall and family David Oryall and family Ronald Ericksen family Our I'd like to lanes on Hiighway Get out and vote for those who can PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY Give your support to local clubs like the Salina Lions Club Salina Rodeo Club Community Recreation Programs and Chamber of Commerce four-lan- e Caller: "Hello 911 report some mising Christensons etc Gunnison Valley News Street HWY 89 through Gunnison and CenterfieldThe paint indicates a road 2 road painted for only three lanes other two traffic lanes" Dispatch: "Sorry sir we don't missing roads" Click In a last minute move Centerfield Mayor Darwin Jensen requested the Utah Department of Transportation to abandon the plan for a road mental in the change I think had Centerfield is much im-- i they were leaning that way any- proved the road "UDOT will way" said Jensen He added that he asked some people in in the spring and if we decide at about their desires and that that time that we made a mistake and want the four lanes some indicated they were concerned about having two coal they will repaint the lines to in- truck racing through town dicate the change" said Jensen He added that Gunnison through Gunnison and e for a So after enduring a summer Mayor Scott Hermansen sent' highway with a desiganted turn lane and of mud dust and debrie resiUDOT a letter of support for the dents of Gunnison end up with change in plans very wide shoulders "I can't say I was really instru pretty much what they already handle There is help for victims of abuse says local coalition leader by Lora Fielding "I think batterers are starting to realize that there is help for those they abuse and they are backing off so our efforts aren't "Our goal is for there to be no more domestic violence and it is going to be a long slow continual process— for every three steps we take forward we al- all in vain" states Trish Bumgardener Tri County Coalition chairman speaking of the coalition's efforts in putting ati end to domestic violence ways take two back but we aren't ever going to give up" Domestic violence is a very real problem: nationwide over 100000 days of hospitalization Salina Sun were required for victims of domestic as were 30000 emer- ISSN USPS Periodicals postage paid at Gunnison Utah Postmaster send address changes to: Gunnison Valley News Box 189 Gunnison UT 84634 The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $20year in Sanpete County $26year in Utah and $30year in US Publishers: Jim & Lori Olsen 556 S Main in Gunnison Fax Phone (435) email: ewsgtelconet Article and advertising deadline is 5 pm on Friday gency room visits and 40000 USPS Periodical postage paid in Postmaster send to the Salina Salina Utah 84654 The Salina Sun is published each Wednesday for $20year in Sevier County $26year in Utah and $30 year in US Publisher: Jim & Lori Olsen Editor: Jim Olsen The office is located at 3 E Salina Utah address changes Sun at Box 85 Main in Salina newsgtelconet Fax - It is also esvisits to physicians timated that 3 to 5 billion dollars are spent annually on medical expenses for the victims Because of these staggering fig- ures October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local ad vocates have been hard at work encouraging local involvement 'STOP' signs have Seventy-sibeen erected throughout the the 76 protecsignifying county tive orders that were filed between October 2002 and October 2003 making all who see them aware of this issue "The numbers are down from last year" notes Bumgardener "and we're happy about that but we do need to keep raising awareness" In conjunction with the year's theme Clear Away the Storms of Domestic Vio- "These activities were planned and carried out to show we are fighting against domestic violence and we will continue to fight against it until there is no such reports thing" Bumbardener An advocate appreciation dinner was also held to show gratitude for the professionals and volunteers involved in the county At the dinner Pam Allred of the Division of Child and Family Services was presented an award for outstanding professional service and lence efforts to raise awareness Melba Macoombs a volunteer for this problem have included for the Sr Citizen program was a balloon release an informal presented with the honor of an and a speak-ooutstanding volunteer service award ? 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