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Show 2 The Salma Sun, Wed , January d88 1 When funds are received, no further actionagainst Youngs He never gave up! After beating the odds of cancer for over two years, Kent Crandall, former publisher of the Salina Sun and the Gunnison Valley News, died Tuesday, January 5, 1987, in Salt lake City. This news came with mixed emotions as Kent had been suffering from the dreaded disease and then, at long last, he found peace. Anyone who knew Kent will always remember him for his smile and his uncanny ability to get anyone to laugh. These gifts went right along with Kent's genuine love and concern for others as he helped many in need. The Ashby family contact with Kent goes back to the time Kent and Carlaa were getting married. My father, Clarin Ashby, worked with Kent in a Print Shop in Springville. He could remember the day of their marriage and the reactions of friends and relatives there. Dad also agreed with my perspective of Kent, friendly, smiling, always with a witty joke, but serious about his job and pleasing others. affairs, but accepted an community LDS church calling that kept him busy for the past nine years. A calling that if the Stake President was to be effective in his calling, Kent must perform his duties without flaw - and he did so. Above all this he was dedicated to Felony fraud charges were dismissed against Alan Young last week, as he delivered $40,000 in cashiers checks to the Sevier County Attorneys office in Richfield on December 31, 1987. Sue Marie Young and Stephan A. Young have arranged for the payment of their half of the settlement. $80,000 County Attorney Don Brown said that the money used by Sue Marie Young and Stephen A. Young was coming from a source who wanted to remain anonymous. his family. They learned to work together, a family trait of most newspaper people, but they also learned to play together, worship together, and love one another. Not a bad feat for today's worldly views. To summarize Kent's life, want to point what feel Kent left for all of us. He never murmured. In the short time knew Kent, there was always a kind word for - and about - everyone. When he found he had I cancer, he was shocked and concerned, but he told himself he was The Utah Dept, of Agriculture reports that emergency loans are available to farmers in 7 Utah counties who suffered qualifying losses as a result of a severe hailstorm in July of 1987. going to lick it. Lay down and quit? Never! He was given treatments, new diets, fasted, prayed, and in his heart had faith that what was to be would be. Anyone who talked with Kent in the past year knows that he always left you feeling better - even though you may have gone to visit him with the intent of cheering him up. No matter how low he felt - and there were times when he was low - he always had something encouraging to say. That's what life is all about. Thinking in the positive line. Thinking of others before yourself. Forgetting your circum stances to better someone else's. One more factor was that Kent knew in his heart where he was going. He didn't fear death - even though he wondered why his time was coming when he was still young at heart and in spirit. for one, am sorry that Kent has been taken, but realize that his parting from us has to be a joy for others. Others who may need a quick smile, or a story of humor, or a word of the readers will disagree, and tell you so. In his free time he would do job printing, usually for many of the people who either agreed or disagreed with his editorials. When you are publisher of a newspaper your time belongs to everyone else, and it is easy to experience job burnout and become a hermit in your off time hours. Kent was not that sort. He was riot only active in The counties include Carbon, Duchesne, Juab, Salt Lake, Sanpete, Tooele, Wasatch and Utah. Farmers in these counties who suftered qualifying physical and looses due to the seve- - FQR PRISON I encouragement. Sanpete working to buy land for prison site me private lands. Sevier county has tentatively agreed however Juab county emphatically turned down the proposal. (See related story elsewhere in this issue). Juan Benavidez, director of public affairs for the Utah State Dept, of Corrections, has told the county officials that Gov. Norman Bangerter has recommended approprating $16.9 to get the construction of Phase 1 underway. This construction could begin as early as March. The $16.9 million would fund half of Phase ui -- Sr. Phase 1 - which should be - wll 0 completed by include a 700 bed facility and will provide employment for about 300 people. Phase 2 of the facility, will expand the capacity to 2,000 prisoners as inmate population grows. The site was selected from 35 sites by the State Building Board in August of 1987. Many criteria were considered, including location, accessibility, availability of land, and unemployment rate, before the final decision was made. mid-199- , If a meeting date falls on a holiday, it will be held the next business day. All meetings will be held in the Commission Chambers in the Sevier County Courthouse. Citizens Day at the Utah Legislature The 10th Annual Citizens Day at the Legislature will be held Monday, February 1, in the first iloor auditorium of the State Office Building from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tne event is sponsored by Utah Issues, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah and other groups, is designed to provide an opportunity for citizens, to become more informed on issues and sp .k to their legislators. The event will focus on low income issues: Health Care, Child Care, Housing, Utilities, Employment, Public Assistance, and Self sulucieiii.. Governor Norman Bangerter the event and to the Capitol. Legislators have been invited to join citizens for a box lunch at Noon to discuss concerns in small group settings. Afternoon tours of the legislature will be provided for those interested. There is no charge for Citizens Day, but donations are welcome. For mure information and reservations, call Utah Issues, at will welcome citizens to 521-203- USPS Salina, Utah 84654 Phone ' 529-783- 9 The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800- 0 published each is Wednesday for $1 2.00 a year in Utah and $14.50 per year out of county from the prison project. state of Utah by The Salina the One commissioner noted that residents Sun, 60 East Main, Salina, Utah the two 84654. SEcond class postage is at travel sewing plants and NRP, yet Juab paid at Salina, Utah 84654. many Sanpete county to Nephi to work county does not expect Sanpete county to make contributions to keep those facilities open. It is a state project. If the land is needed, why doesnt the state just go ahead and condemn it? Commisisoner Richard Brough asked. Part of the proposal from Sanpete County had agreed the pur-to chase and donation of the land the state in order to get the prison site in Gunnison. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to The Salina Sun, P.O. Box C, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy 35C Kevin Ashby Publisher Editor CArol Jensen CORRESPONDENTS: Redmond Salina -- The Salina Sun 529-783- 9 Kathleen Lloyd Aurora Citizens The Senior Services Coordinating Council meets each month to bring, the best and most needed services to senior citizens. W ith representatives from RSVP, Senior Nutrition Proram, Area Agency on Aging, Public Health, Social Services, AARP, Senior Centers representatives, Richfield Care Center, and Sevier Valley Hospital Home Health, services are all coordinated to avoid duplication of efforts. On January 5, Ross Bumgardner and Judy Fullmer, with A. A. A. hosting the meeting, explained objectives, responsibilities, and scope of programs under the Sic County Area Agency on Aging. Ronna Leyba, director of RSVP, informed the group of a federal request for a survey of volunteers. She told of a VISTA volunteer coming to help the library board and others on their plans to help local citizens in need with reading literacy. Nyals Andreason, president of the Salina Senior Center, emphasized the valuable services of volunteers in senior programs and services. LuDean Harris of Public Health reviewed the many clinics that are being conducted in the area. She said that her people believe one of the most valuable services to seniors is is the home delivered meal program. John Bagley, of Social Services, noted that grant funding has been secured for the Senior and Youth Project for 1988, and will be expanded possibly to one location, Sanpete, Mllard and South Sevier counties. Sid MOrtenson, of Utah Power and Light told the group of the great value of the gate keeper program. He mentioned that his employees are trained to watch for seniors in desperate situations while making meter checks and report them to appropriate members of the Council. The next monthly meeting will be held on February 2, and is open to the public. Anyone in need of services or who has questions may call any member of the Council. 4780-800- 0 60 East Main Council works to aid Sevier Co. Commission The Sevier County Commission will hold its regular meetings on the 5th day of each month and the third Monday of each month, from 9 a.m. to Noon, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or until business has been concluded. Salina Sun industries. 1. Sanpete County Commission has included in its 1988 budget an initial payment of $38,790 on the purchase of private lands. Dr. Wendell McGarry, who is chairman of the Sanpete County Commission, said the land package should be completed this month. Since Sevier and Juab counties are expected to share in the economic benefits of the prison, Sanpete county asked each to contribute to the purchase price 1 The proposed merger is now being reviewed by numerous state' and federal utiltiy regula- tors. But company officials have decided not to wait for the consummation of the merger to begin cooperating in economic Pacifi-Cor- p development matters. ecohas a nomic development program that includes ties to overseas To be eligible, farmers must have multi peril or Federal Crop Insurance, if available, to help offset any losses sustained on crops planted on or After January 1, 1987, as required by the Food Security Act of 1985. Farmers who think they may qualify are asked to contact their Farmers Home Administration. PURCHASE The Juab County Commissioners have turned down the request of Sanpete County to provide $8,800 to help purchase the site for the new regional prison in Gunnison. The Sanpete commissioners had made the request because they feel that Juab County residents will get jobs and contracts from will the prison and thereby benefit from it. Sevier and Millard counties have been asked to pay a percentage of the $88,000 cost of the land. The Juab commissioners felt the price of the land was too high, and also felt that there would not be enough spillow of jr,f)K int" tVioir I Continued from Page SITE Letters to the Editor are encouraged and welcome. All letters re storm may apply for reduced interest loans. requested $8,800 UP&L ADVISOR acres of public lands, and moving its facilities to the new location. The Youngs have maintained their innocence from the beginnthat ing. Sue Marie Young said the to $80,000 the pay agreement Once the money has been paid, was made only to get the matter charges will be dismissed. Money behind her. She said she would rather see the money go to former to will be distributed among mememployees than to attorneys bers of the L.A. Youngs Sons fight the case. Construction Co. Profit Sharing When all monies are paid, no Plan. The Youngs have admitted further action will be taken. Juab Co. wont pay I l entering into the agreement. he be Hailstorm necessitates emergency farm loans I Salina-Gunniso- 34 acres for 20 to reach the court. However was assured that it should received during the following week. no criminal culpabiity by I Time did not seem to change Kent. After a few years of trying different n things, he settled in the area and purchased the Gunnison Valley News and Salina Sun. A job full of pictures to take, interviews, stories to write, layout expertise, darkroom and photography skills, and the ability to editorialize on any given subject, knowing that half Sanpete County is slowly assembling the pieces of land that will become the site of the new state prison to be located there. In its bid for the prison site, Sanpete County had pledged that it would provide the land for the facility - several hundred acres on Gunnisons north side. Gunnison City is contributing about 200 acres at the Industrial Park site, and has agreed to donate 10 or more acres and to finance the purchase of 44 more acres of privately owned land. The Gunnison Riding Club has agreed to relocate - trading its For that reason, it was expected that it would take the money longer than the Dec. 31 deadline . . . Tammy Johnson Evelyn Kiesel |