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Show VOLUME 60, NUMBER 13 S ALINA, UTAH. THURSDAY. APRIL 1, 1982 Business Brisk as Political Filing Season Opens in Region Politics took a turn from the usual e attitude in Sevier, Piute and Wayne counties as several persons filed for office since the filing date opened Thursday morning. wait-and-se- Richfield Police Chief Duane Ross was the first to sign in Sevier County as he filed for the sheriff's post. Moments later, Deputy Sheriff Billy Weaver also filed for that office. Both are Republicans. Five incumbents and one newcomer have also filed for office. Incumbents include Bessie Curtis, recorder; J. Elmer Collings, commissioner (4- - FFA Team Wins 1st At State Nad election as Piute County justice court treasurer-recorder- ; judge; Dayna Torgerson, Junction, Rasmussen, (D) assessor; Patricia Duane filed for Piute School District Precinct Taylor, (R) clerk-auditoNo. 2 (Junction and part of Marysvale) , Buchanan (R) sheriff; Richard com(D) four-yea- r and Brent Gottfredson, Marysvale, who Brinkerhoff The newcomer is Kip L. Wilson, who filed for sheriff. missioner and Farrell Chappell (D) also as a has filed for r commissioner. Lay is a Republican and Gottfredson Republican. is a Democrat. The other two posts are Candidates for county, state and Four persons filed for office in Piute national positions have until April 26 to County. They include incumbent Basil file, while those running for county and Six persons, all incumbents have Lay, Marysvale, who has filed for the state school board, circuit court judge four-yecommission spot; Stanley filed so far in Wayne County. and justice court judge spots have until Dalton, Circleville, who filed for re- 30. June Loma Blackburn, (R) They include Stanford assessor; and Leda Jensen, treasurer. They are also all Republicans. year); DeVon Poulson, Fillmore, clerk-audito- r; r, two-yea- n. A National Guardsman Richfield Police Chief Duane Ross was electrocuted Sunday morning identified the victim as Specialist Four while cleaning equipment at the Mark E. Harris, Centerfield, son of Mr. National Guard Armory in Richfield an(j Mrs. Norman Harris, Richfield, during regular weekend drill. The accident occurred ap- - in Provo Tuesday Team members are Brenda Crane, Fordham, Wendy chairman; Jensen Glen Kevin Crane, secretary; and Kim Curtis. Alternates are Janet McDonald, Tony Thorsen, Paige Hartley, Troy Hatch and Randy Jones. FFA members from throughout Utah competed with each other regardless of the size of the school from which they came. North Sevier, a 1A school defeated FFA parliamentarians from 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A high schools. Couples Bottle Tip Wins Them News Tip Prize The News Tip of the Week was given to The Sun by Greg and Dana whisky Jolley, who found a bottle in their back yard. The bottle contained a note signed by several persons who lived in the area in 1937. (See the story on this page). For calling The Sun with their story, Greg and Dana have won two free dinners at Shaheens Best Western Restaurant or $15 cash. If you have a bit of news, call The or all the Salina Sun at You could editor at home, win a free dinner or $15 cash, too. 529-783- 529-346- 8. building Two of at 620 West 200 South. other guardsmen, Lynn Christensen and Lee Christensen, both Salina, members of the Sevier County Emergency Medical Technician group, immediately began working with the victim until Richfield Ambulance arrived. vV f- Efforts by personnel at Sevier Valley Hospital also proved futile. Maj. Miller said personnel had been using the steam cleaning equipment since Saturday with no apparent indication of a malfunctioning problem. Weather Current precipitation since Oct. 1, Last year, same time, 5.24. Average for this time of year, 4.90. proximately 10:55 a.m. when another guardsman handed Harris a metal wand being used in steam cleaning a track carrier outside the armory Maj. Gary Miller, Cedar City, battalion executive officer, said investigation so far revealed that Harris was handed the electrically operated wand, and stepped into a pool of water created by the steam cleaning process, when an apparent malfunction in the equipment caused the power from a 220 volt source to surge through the victims body. Americas parliamentary procedure team took first place at the 4.94. Sixteen people guessed correctly that Helens husband, Jack Learning, was this weeks mystery person. This is the first week that a member of the mystery person's family has won the contest, although someone from a mystery persons family has submitted a guess almost every week. Helen will be treated to a FREE at Shaheens Best Western Restaurant for her correct guess and being lucky in getting her name drawn. meal Guardsman Killed in Sunday Misliap of state tournament night. I promise I didnt cheat!" said our illustrious editor when he drew Helen Learnings name out of the box containing all the correct guesses. clerk-audit- The North Sevier High School Future Farmers Helen Guessed Her Man Officials from the guards " state maintenance office were scheduled to be in Richfield Tuesday to continue their investigation, Maj. Miller said. A Reunion Was Missed Somewhere in the world, there is an unconsumed quart of Cream of Kentucky liquor. Last week, Greg and Dana Jolley dug out a stump in their back yard at 275 E. 300 N., Salina, and found buried there an empty whiskey bottle with a note inside of it. The note is dated July 29, 1937 and signed by three, or possibly four, persons, presumably women. (The content of the note seems to verify that assumption. ) The Jolleys showed the bottle and the note to The Sun. W e asked several persons who may have lived in Salina in 1937, but no one can tell us who these persons were or are. note speak for itself. The note is headed: Salina, Utah On this day July 29, 1937, we do hereby pledge that we shall meet for a reunion to talk, gossip, etc. With our hands upon the ironing board we swear-Sign- ed, Sevier County Sheriffs Deputy Bill Aurora, will be the guest speaker tonight at a Drug Awareness clinic at the North Sevier High School auditorium. Weaver, Weaver is a narcotics investigator with the department. He will present a film strip and show different drugs and explain their uses and dangers. the presentation, members the audience will be allowed to ask questions. Following of The seminar is sponsored by the North Sevier High School and Salina AssociaElementary Parents-Teacher- s tions. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. vw1 Sun to Publish Calendar The Salina Sun has been asked by several readers to publish a calendar of events each week. Some readers want it on page one, some on page 2, and others on the social page. Since there are so many events to choose from in the community sports, plays, dances, events, senior citizens happenings, etc. - it seems inappropriate to put the calendar on the social page. Page one does not seem to us to be the place for such a calendar, either. church-relate- d Page two, however, seems an appropriate place, and beginning (Continued on Page 2) Durrant to Headline Fathers, Sons Banquet Noted Latter-da- y Saint author and speaker, George Durrant, will be the featured speaker at this years Fathers and Sons Scouting Banquet. in England and was also m the United States Army for two years, during which time he served in Korea. The dinner will be held Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Salina Stake Center. All area fathers and sons are invited and should bring their own Professionally, Mr. Durrant began his career as a seminary teacher in Brigham City. He spent two of the years in Brigham City as principal of the Indian School. He then became a dishes. Shell Crane (Su??) Lu Lu Crane Crow ???? Mervis??? Colby Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to the scouting programs. All questions should be directed to Burke Johnson, or Clifton Taylor, We also do pledge to drink a (Cream of quart of liquor Kentucky). curriculum writer for the Indians, writing some 200 filmstrips to be used in instructing Indians in the seminary program. 529-321- - 529-713- Mr. Durrant currently serves as the director of priesthood genealogy in the genealogical department of the L.D.S. Church. He also serves as a regional representative. May God bless each of our dear souls. Amen. At the time of the notes writing, the area behind Jolleys home was orchards. Apparently, the people made a pact to meet back at the orchards one day. But lets let the Deputy To Tell Parents About Narcotics Trials (It was very difficult to read the names. If anyone has any information on the names, please let Die Sun Office know). George Durrant He was bom and raised in American Fork. He later attended Brigham Young University, where he received his B.S., M.S., and D.Ed. degrees. He served a mission for the L.D.S. Church He has served as a member of the Family Home Evening Writing Committee of the L.D.S. Church and served as the executive secretary to family home evening and home teaching for the church for three years. From 1972-75- , he served as president of the Kentucky-Tennesse- e Mission. He is married to the former Marilyn Burnham, and they are parents of eight children. Eleven Contestants Vying for Miss North Sevier The annual Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant will be held April 17 to select 1982s Miss North Sevier at the North Sevier High School auditorium. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. with eleven young ladies vying for the coveted title. Staci Willden is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeVoy W illden, Aurora. Karen Colby is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Colby, Salina. Vicky Hales is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hales, Aurora. Waydann Stowe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Stowe, Aurora. Allison Steiger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Steiger, Salina. Hilary Thompson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Thompson, Aurora. Dani Owen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Owen, Redmond. Ellise Hatch is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hatch, Salina. Christy Simmons is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Larsen, Aurora. Shell! Edmondson is the daughter of Lorraine Edmondson, Salina Lori Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Jacobsen. The theme for this years pageant is from Billy Joels hit song Shes Got a Way. The event is sponsored by the North Sevier Jayceeettes. Incidentally, the lovely young ladies the pictures are the eleven contestants (taken a few years ago). Can in you guess which candidate belongs with which picture? The first person to come to The Salina Sun Office with the correct names under the right pictures will win two free tickets to the pageant, compliments of the Jayceeettes. Anyone connected in any way with the pageant is ineligible. |