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Show VOLUME 60, NUMBER 36 SALINA, UTAH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER PRICE 25c, 9, 1982 New Salma City Park I Ready for Picnics The new Salina City Park is ready for picnickers. Mayor Grant Stubbs, Councilmen Jack Learning and Redge Hansen, and Park Committee Chairman Leah Conover have officially opened the new parks picnic area for the publics use. We would encourage people to use and enjoy the facilities, but also would ask that they take care of the facilities, said Councilman Learning. The new park has new restrooms, tables, firepits, drinking fountains, and other things one would find in a modem picnic area. to the work of the Lions Club, In addition to the picnic area, the park also will have childrens outdoor playground equipment, trails from one area to another, and ball diamonds. now-finish- Park Committee, Volunteer Firemen, city council and others. iddle School Leader Says First eek Was Positive Experience After a week and a half of middle school happenings, Principal LaMont J. Dansie, Jr. is- - pleased with how things are going. He said he is most impressed with the way parents, students, teachers, and staff members have joined together to make the middle school a positive experience. and will tell about the student of the month, monthly activities, and have a special report from one of the three grades - 6th, 7th, or 8th - by the class representative. -- -- The second newsletter will consist of the VIP letter, which is to inform parents about their importance to the d productive meeting with the to voted who student council, honor a student every month. (See related story inside). newly-create- 16-pa- The first newsletter of the month will be notes from the student council I want parents to feel free to talk Dansie with me through the PTA, said. I will answer any questions they have publicly in the newsletter. problem is the lockers. Some of the sixth graders are just not tall enough to see the top; theyre not strong enough to pull them open. Sometimes they put too many books in them and jam the door. The principal said if it is possible, the school would like to get a few more The third newsletter will be or suggestions from hints members to assist parents in menting their childs middle education at home. Jhe principal said he has had a The school has plans to publish a yearbook memory annual and to send a newsletter three times a month to parents. school. Messages will be from the Parents Advisory Council and from the principal. Current precipitation since Oct. 1 is 7.74. Last year, same time, 10.27. The average for this time of yar is 9.20. and fourth W ednesday of every month during the summer. The city council and park committee do appreciate the many hours of labor donated by the Lions Club, firemen, and any individual who helped in the progress of the picnic Councilman Learning said. area, There is much work left, but we felt we could open it up for the end of the picnic season. Large groups desiring to use the park should call the city offices to make reservations. The Salina Lions Club already has reserved the second Councilman Learning said no overnight camping will be allowed in the new park. In addition, he said, users are cautioned to be aware of the canal which runs through the park. The city, he said, will get a fence up as soon as Ready for Picnickers Although there is still much work to be done, the new Salina City Park is officially open for picnickers, thanks possible, but that until it does, picnickers should keep a careful watch over young children who could fall into the canal. helpful smaller lockers. faculty 't . The old high school was remodeled supple school last summer for its change to the middle school. Included in the remodeling was the carpeting of the Dansie said it is gratifying to him ramp and upstairs hallway, the the way the students have accepted refurbishing of the school bulletin the middle school concept. He said the board, and remodeling of the girls eighth graders, although they are the restroom. hardest hit, have been a great One of the big pluses is that our example to the other students. custodians have done such an excellent The sixth graders have adjusted (Continued on Page 8) The biggest he said. very well, Salina Boy Escapes Would-B- e Assailants Salina boy told Salina An 11 year-old Policemen he was chased Monday evening by two black men in a white car who, he says, took his photograph one month ago. -- Damon Robert Hines, son of Mr. Ron Hines, Salina, told police he was riding his bicycle on 100 South 200 W est in Salina when a white sedan with green and white license luggage rack ran plates and a him off the road, causing the boy to tip his bike over. The boy said one of the two black men in the car stepped out on the passenger side and started coming toward him. He said he ran for home and told his mother of the incident. and Mrs. He later told Salina Police Officer Charles W oodside that the car and the men looked like the same car and men who stopped at the comer of Main and State in Salina and took several pictures of the boy one month ago. The man who the boy said started coming toward him was described as 5 ft. 10 inches to 6 ft. tall, thin built, with a mustache and beard. Salina Of the 16 questions presented to the ndidates from the audience, both sically agreed on all but two. a balanced budget tax credit, the tuition and (amendment, I On the issue of candidates had contrasting viewpoints. Mr. Nielson said the presently proposed constitution amendment requiring an annual balanced budget, of the Congress but which three-fifth- s could change, is not strong enough and vote to proposed at least a said on rule and the three-fifth- s congress would bring attention to Congress. I is a good rule and think provides flexibility, he said. (Continued on Page Adult Education Classes Begin Thursday, Sept. 9 Carolyn Sorensen will teach adult education classes in math and history from 7 - 9 Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 9 (tonight). Any adults who have not graduated from high school and need these basic courses to complete their requirements to qualify for a dipluma may enroll in these courses. There is no tuition adults. For charge for diploma-seekin- g nondiploma-seekin- g adults, charges Those who did show up to hear the candidates listened to speeches from North Precinct judge candidates Thad Wasden, Kent Nielsen, Marion Peterson, and Garth Larsen. The audience then heard from Republican candi 529-361- 529-366- k I sparse turnout inspired one speaker at the Jaycees Meet the Candidates night to say that apathy is one of the biggest problems facing communities. The classes are sponsored by the Sevier School District and will be taught at the new North Sevier High School. Anyone interested should call or Mrs. Monica Christensen, Sorensen, credit, the courses day to chat about the issues and find out more about those running for county office. Sparse Turnout Greets Speakers At Meet the Candidates Night For the people who need high school will run all school year. $10 for 10 weeks of classes. was one of two Salina Police say rampage of destruction youth Salina Police Chief Gordon Kiesel said the juveniles were charged in a series of burglaries in late July and early August. He said it seemed apparent that the youths followed the same route as they did in the burglaries during this more recent rampage. Chatting with the Candidates Candidates and potential North Sevier area voters take a moment after the Meet the Candidates Night last Fri- - Bob MacLachlan, state president of the Utah Jaycees, told North Sevier residents gathered at the middle school auditorium last Friday evening that his home town of Murray also has a low turnout at their own Meet the Candidates nights and at the polls on election day. are The assailant is Rachels case is described as a black male, 25 - 35 years old, 6 ft. tall, slender to medium built, short Afro-typ- e hair, mustache, possibly handlebar type. went on a Wednesday, Aug. 25. A 9) Rachel has long, blonde, naturally curly hair, blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a playsuit with green and blue flowered print on white background. She was wearing brown leather shoes with bright yellow laces printed with Smile. She had a blue ribbon in her hair and wears gold studs in her pierced ears. The child also has a severe thumb-suckin- g habit. who Mr. Nielson, who favors such a credit, said such a measure would give incentive to both private and public should be educated on a local level through local taxes. If they wish to attend private schools, the public school system should not suffer loss of three-year-ol- The The other issue on which the two Republican candidates differed is the tuition tax credit for students attending parochial schools instead of public schools. Mr. Beckham, on the other hand, said that such a measure is a subsidy to a certain segment and that persons Regarding the Rachel Runyan case, a $40,000 reward has been offered for the return or recovery of the d kidnap victim. A Salina youth is still at large after he escaped from juvenile court two weeks ago. there needs schools to improve and vie for studnts, while giving parents and students freedom of choice as to the type of school they wish to attend. Salina police also have been in contact with the chief investigator in the Sunset kidnapping of Rachel Runyan to find a possible connection between the two incidents. After Escape change. He said this would be a greater security for the measure and make the amendment stronger. On the other hand, Mr. Beckham to be a halter police sent a description of the man and the car all over the state, but had not turned up any leads at press time. Juvenile Still At Large GOP Candidates Talk Alike on Major Issues Third Congressional District candidates Howard C. Nielson and Raymond E. Beckham squared off on a variety of issues during a question and answer session in Richfield Wednesday evening, agreeing on most issues put to then. appearance was the candidates sponsored by the Sevier County Republican Central Committee in cooperation with Southern Utah Fuel 'Co., as a method of better acquainting the public with the candidates and issues of the primary election. Nielson-Beckha,The winner of the face independent 14 will race on Sept. candidate Henry Huish to represent the newly created district. Anyone interested in helping with additional work on the park should be at the park any W ednesday evening at 6 p.m. dates for was bom and raised in Sevier County, his many years in law enforcement outside of the state better qualify him to see the problems in this county. Bill Weaver promised extensive work in crime prevention, narcotics and alcohol Wasden cited his nearly 12 years of abuse, and in youth programs. Gerald Nice promised innovative and creative experience as his main qualification to work and a sheriffs his as North Precinct Judge keep job office. Duane Ross said he knows the and Salina Justice of the Peace. Kent Nielsen rehearsed his platform which areas needs and promised a good included a stronger emphasis on work working relationship with the areas law enforcement agencies, programs for convicted offenders. other Marion Paterson cited her experience including the jeep posse. with the Utah Legislature and a desire to treat people fairly. Garth Larsen promised equal justice for all and a All of the candidates responded to swift dealing with convicted criminals. questions - some friendly, some county sheriff, Bill E. Weaver and Duane Ross; from independent sheriff candidate, Gerald Nice, and Democratic contender Stan Oldroyd. Although it was not clear in what order the offenses occurred, Kiesel said the youths went to the middle school and took Carol Dean Christensens bicycle and dropped it several times from the north fire escape. They went to the Salina Legion Hall and threw rocks through five windows in the back and one through the marquee in the front, the police chief said. The youths reportedly went to the city hall and cut a new lawn hose in half, then bent the hood and hood mount of a patrol car, trying to get the rotary spotlight off, Kiesel said. He - You, Pigs said the words were gouged through the paint and into the metal on the trunk of the patrol car. non-partis- antagonistic Stan Oldrovd said that although he speeches. - after the initial Kiesel said the two then stole a car belonging to Richard Swain. One of the suspects reportedly told officers that he and the other youth were deliberately trying to wreck the car when they drove it at high speed through fields west of Salina. One of the suspects is in a youth detention center. The other suspect escaped from juvenile court and is still at large, police said. |