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Show V Wednesday, June 22, 1988 Volume 66 Number 25 Little Miss North Sevier Pageant The Little Miss North Sevier Pageant will be held Friday, July 1 , at 7 p.m. in the North Sevier High School Auditorium. The pageant is for girls ages 6 to 10 years of age. Admission is $1 for those 6 and older. The pageant is sponsored by the North Sevier Cheerleaders. Federal Commodities distribution June 23 Federal Commodities will be distributed at the Salina Senior Citizen Center, at the Harold Curtis home in Aurora, on June 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions about the distribution, call Clyde Okerlund at 529-766- 2. Salina Fire Dept, needs members The Salina Fire Department is now taking applications for new members. If you are interested in working with the Salina Fire Department, contact Chief Charles Woodside or any fireman for applications. 4th of July fun planned for Aurora The Aurora Second Ward invites everyone to celebrate the 4 th of July with them at the Aurora Park. A Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at the Park at 7 a.m., and will be followed by a Breakfast of bacon, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, orange juice, and milk. Breakfast will be $2.50 per person, or $10 per family. Beginning at 11 a.m. concessions, games and fun will continue throughout the entire day. There will be pie eating contests, food booths, and lots of fun for everyone. The event is sponsored by the Aurora Second Ward Elders. Floats wanted for 4th of July parade The Salina Lions Club would like to extend an invitation to all willing and able to participate with entries in the July 4th parade. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Lineup will be set for 4 p.m. at the East end of Salina. For more information contact Kent Nielsen, parade chairman, 529-723- Price 35 Cents Salina s water system still growing Weathermen are saying that a drought is coming to our area. Nothing new to Utah, really, as its history is filled with harsh dry years which seem to be a consistent part of the history of the West The fact that early settlers had a tough time settling this rugged land, is history. Even though Jim Bridger is said to have told the leaders of the Western movement that there was no use settling in this area because freezing temperatures occurred every month of the year - and no crops could be successfully grown. But that didnt matter to the stubborn men who began making their homes in the Sevier and Sanpete valleys in the 1860s. In 1863 a group of Mormon settlers came to the North Sevier Valley area, at the instigation of Brigham Young. Their job was to settle the valley, and they encountered many trying and difficult hardships. They began clearing fields for planting; developed water for culinary use; battled warring Indians, and endured much as they attempted to carve a home in the central Utah V' ivy--- ? y ' , 1 , I 'FI s yh ; 4 r '' '" ts poses. When the wintry blasts of winter came, freezing the waters in the creek, it was necessary to cut ice and melt it for use. In the early days, thosecuttingicehadtosetout guards to protect them from Indians while they cut the large chunks from the stream. It was not until 1885 that the first well was dug. Joseph Sorenson, of Salina was given credit for promoting well digging. Later a man named Witch Thorsen came into the settlement, and with his spirit Continued on Page 2 This ONCE PART OF SAUNA'S WATER SYSTEM: of once was of south water Salina, tank, part delapidated the storage system for area resident's water. The Salina water system was begun in the 1 860's and has progressed from the crude barrels and tubs that held the first water supplies, to the present 1.2 million gallon tanks that provide water for Salina's 2,000 residents. School Board passes budget; tables serving kitchen for NSMS During the last meeting of the Sevier County District School Board, the 1988-8- 9 budget was This at $14,419,007. approved amount is $600 less than last year, but residents will not see a change in their property tax rate. Patrick Wilson, Sevier District School Board Accountant said the $600,000 reduction is basically a decrease in federal and state grants that the district has received in the pst, and will not have any bearing on taxes for residents. The actual 2. budget is almost the same as it was two years ago. Superintendent John Carl Tuft said the budget is as tight as it can go. Further cuts would begin to cut into the quality of education, he emphasized. Local residents will pay $4,867,935ofthebudget,whilestate funds will account for $8,410,173; and federal funding will be $1,140,889. ' About $3.3 million of the $4.9 million required from local taxpayers will come from property taxes. The tax rate has been set at .008240, or 41.2 mills. The Board complimented and thanked Patrick Wilson , accountant, for his efforts in preparing the budget DONATION: Twenty six tons of coal, ten tons of which were donated by Southern Utah Fuel Company, were delivered to the Salina Senior Citizen Center, free of charge last week. The coal was delivered by Robinson T rucking Co trucks. This will be ayear's supply Burk for the Salina Center. Pictured are Clyde Okerlund, Alva Sorenson, and driver Henrie. a r v, desert Naturally, water was, and still is, essential to happiness and health, and to the survival of any community. The early settlers had to rely the creek as their only source of on water. It was frequently made muddy by storms. They dug a ditch and the water was sent on its way to the primitive huts, cabins and dug-outhat were hastily built Stationed along the ditch were barrels or other water containers. In the evening, family members would dip water from the ditch and pour it into the barrel, adding ashes, milk and prickly pear, and then allowing the barrel of water to settle overnight. Using this method, the water from the stream would be fairly good for drinking and washing, and was also used for other culinary pur- 9 Another item discussed at the meeting was the option of beginning a serving kitchen at North Sevier Middle School. Sam Ware listed options for a serving kitchen at North Sevier Middle School. He noted that a new serving kitchen at the school would require additional labor and expense and will create challenges in terms of numbers as the NOrth Sevier attendance area is already below minimum productivity rates. He said requests by patrons concerning a serving kitchen at the middle school does have merit. The lack of this kitchen causes concerns. If the project is approved, it . was suggested that the gymnasium in the main building be converted to a multi purpose room by removing existing bleachers, installing plumbA serving ing, and remodeling. counter could be used that the District has on hand. A milk cooler, trays, silverware carts and portable tables would need to be purchased and additional personnel would need to be hired. Mr. Ware said the total cost of this project would be about $39,000. He said the estimated income per year would be about $60,000 and that the average cost per year would be $59,000, creating a difference of about $ 1 ,000. This could be used as an investment and could create a Continued on Page 3 Vet Administration Medical clinic closes The Veterans Administration Medical Clinic, Richfield will be closing shortly due to budget restraints, according to Don Moore, Veterans Hospital, Salt Lake City. Moore said that the Richfield Clinic may not be closed permanently, but for now would be shut down. In past years there has been a physicians assistant and a nurse at the facility. In recent months, Dr. Robert Potts has held the contract with VA to oversee the work of the physicians assistant and handle problems that might have required a doctor. Veterans who rely on the VA will now need to go to the Veterans Hospital, Salt Lake City. However, they are urged to receive emergency care at the hospital nearest to them when needed. Moore noted that the Rooscv-eltClinwill also be closed. Hcsaid nothing can be done right now to change the situation. The outreach clinics have never been funded, and money has had to come from the VA Hospital funding. The VA has tried to get other funding, and officials have met with their Congressman about the problem, but for now there are no funds forthcoming. ic North Sevier Middle School teacher dies while in Sanpete Jail A old teacher from North Sevier Middle School apparently committed suicide Sunday morning shortly after being booked into the Sanpete County Jail. Sheriff Charles Ramsey said Scott Wayne Murdock apparently hung himself with his belt after being booked into jail about 5:30 a.m. for suspicion of driving under the infiu- -' cnce. Mr. Murdock was arrested by the Gunnison City Police Department for allegedly driving under the influence. He was booked into the 30-ye- county jailat5:30a.m. His body was discovered during a jail shift change, Ramsey said. This took place within the first ten minutes he was in his cell. There was a change of deputies at that time, and it took place between the times they booth checked on him, he said. Efforts to revive Murdock at the scene were futile. He was taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital and pronounced dead at 6:08 a.m., according to a hospital official. |