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Show 2 The Salina Sun Wednesday. July 6. 1988 Viewpoint The Way It Looks From Here Carol L. Jensen A couple of years ago, I told you about my first experience with bifocals. It was an interesting, though shall we say, mind altering experience. But in time, I did learn to live with the new specs. Last week I visited my favorite O.D. My goodness, your eyes have really changed, he purred. Now tell me, is this one (click) a little clearer than this one (click)? Which one looks the best? (click). After the exam, he looked over his notes for a moment and then said, I think well go to trifocals this time. Trifocals! You mean Tri as in one, two three? Me, with , trifocals? I blubbered. Considering your job, the time you spend at the computer, and the amount of reading you do, I think its the only way to go, he smiled in a fatherly way. I told him of my problem in keeping my eyes and hands coordinated while playing the piano, and he suggested a separate pair of glasses to be worn just while seated at the piano. If you try to wear thes guys while youre walking down Main Sheet, you may be in for a bit of a surprise, he tittered. We went into his new, lavish display area loaded with the latest design in frames. Just take your time and browse - find the ones that are just You, he said as he pressed on to his next patient There were frames by Oleg Cassini, Meet me in the Casbah, I muttered under my breath as I tried them on. Somehow, they were not the (pal me, and their price was definitely not my real price category. There were square rims, round rims, plastic numbers, silver and gold frames. I gave them all a buzz and batted my eyes alluringly as I modeled each one. At last I narrowed it down to two finalists, one a thin rimmed silver-blu- e beauty, and the other a rather unusual design by Oleg himself. I saw the lens expert peer around the corner a time or two just to soe what was taking me so long as I battled with my final decision. The price difference between the two helped me conclude the debate at last - and it was done. A few days later I was back in the office to pick up my new eyewear (they re not glasses any more - they are eyewear). The frames were delicately tinted, and an UV filter had been applied. Gingerly I hooked the new gear over my ears and turned toward the mirror. I couldnt find it! Funny, it was there just a minute ago! Oh, it suddenly popped into the view as I tilted my face toward the floor. Just as before, when I left the office I lurched down the steps and banged into my car door. Everything seemed misty, and something somewhere was always out of focus. Ive found that if I tilt my head down just a tiny bit, I can see my surroundings with great clarity, but if I raise it up just a smidgen, everything above is woozy, while the tiny strip in the middle remains clear; and if I tilt it just a bit higher, the top two thirds are smudgy while the bottom section is great if Im trying to read the phone book. So, if you see me walking down the street looking as though I am perpetually nodding in the affirmative to an unseen companion, just ignore it. I am just trying to get focused in on my surroundings. I suppose one of these days I will adjust to the new eyewear just as I did to the bifocals - and really, underneath it all, I am happy to be living in ah age where the technology is available to help me (and others) have clear vision as long as possible. Ouch. . .where did that rock come from? . . .Maybe if I elevate my - ; nose just a tiny pinch - Manti Canyon road will see intermittent closures If you are thinking of traveling on the Manti Canyon, you should be aware that construction on the new hydro electric plant penstock began on June 27. This construction resulted in the manti Canyon Road being closed from 8 a.m. through Noon, and from Rural cities tell how they boosted their economy While housing and redevelopment officials were in Salt Lake City recently, four rural officials had the chance to discuss their communities revitalization efforts and economic success stories at the national Conference of Community and Economic Opportunities in the 90s. Officials from Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah held a three day conference in Salt Lake to discuss issues pertaining to rural growth. Betty Stanton, director of the Grand County Central Service Unit in Moab, told of the effects the decrease in mining had in Moab and Grand County. The Town had to County officials rally together. needed to diversity revenue and broaden the economic base. This began by receiving input from the total community, Stanton said. It became apparent that Moab could become a retirement resort town. To attract this market, the community added nine holes to the existing nine hole golf course, and plans are underway for development of a retirement housing around the golf course, she added. Several other events have been promoted in the area including the Jeep safaris. Friendship Cruise, Arches Bike tours, Rodeos and other events River running has become increasingly popular and the number of companies operating tours is up from 14 to 21, Stanton said. In the Uintah Basin, the Ute Indians face an unemployment rate of 44 percent, and a life expectancy of age 44, according to Kaz Sato. To combat the problem, Sato and other Ute Tribe leaders designed and planned a 90,000 square foot Letters to the Editor f manufacturing plant located at Fort Duchesne where hardware for the 6 and F-- 4 fighter planes will be made. The plant will employ 100 people this year and will grow to 300 employees in the near future, Sato explained. The plant will add $60 to $70 million to the economy of the Uintah Basin. Mayor Robert Linford of Cedar City says the area has worked hard to change the image of Southern Utah State College and the city to create a more stable economic base. Cedar City has become the festival city. The Shakespearean Festival has been rated as one of the best in the world by the British Swiss student goes home enjoyed it. Id like to say a big thank you to everybody. Especially to my host family and my teachers at North Sevier High, who taught and supported me so much. To go to high school here and do all the athletics was a neat experience which I will never forget. F-1- 4, F-1- Broadcasting System, Lindford noted. Cedar City also worked hard to Utah Summer Games, and it the get has paid big dividends. The city is also adding a civic center, completing a softball complex and an 1 8 hole golf course. All of these things will help attract and keep future industry injhe area, Lindford reported. At Snow College, Lewis Bag-nel- l, 0 in cooperation with president Steve Bennion, is developing an incubation and custom fit program to assist new businesses in Sanpete County. The Vocational West campus at Snow has a 90,000 square foot building where five to six companies can operate comfortably. Snow College now hosts comOanies engaged in glass etching, high tech fiberglass, equipment box manufacturing for trucks, and food wholesalers. Creating diverse companies will add to the new dimensions of rural Utah in the quest to provide jobs and add to a growing economy, Bagncll concluded. ') I would also like to thank very much Connie Hansen, who is my area representative. She also helped me to make this one of my most exciting years. I hope that other students will have the chance to have Heike Albertsen I can hardly believe that Im Almost eleven leaving already. months Ive spend here and I really such an experience. If anybody is interested in getting an exchange student, call Connie or Jerry Hansen, in Aurora. Heike Albertsen Thank you everyone , ina American Legion for giving me I would like to thank the Sal-- the opportunity to attend Girls State. This was really a learning experience for me, one I will never forget. Thanks! Thanks to those who contributed to me. Southern Utah Fuel Co., Robinson Transport, and my friend and neighbor, Una Diamond. Also thanks to those who bought raffle tickets for the American Legion quilt. Girl Stater Alccia Nielson North Sevier High School POSTER OFFER SAYS GOVERNOR BANGERTER Taxpayers may get rebate on tax Should Utah taxpayers receive from the income tax credit, and $80 a tax rebate now or wait until next from the reduction in the maximum yeqr when they will receive a tax tax rate if the income tax surplus is 12:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through determined to be$84 million as esticredit? This was a question examThursdays. mated by the Governor. ined by Utah Foundation, a private The road is also closed from 8 Governor Bangerter has called tax research organization. a.m. to Noon on Fridays. Road aca adIn the months following special session in July to consider cess will open and the road will be the tax surplus question. He projournment of the 198 legislative sespassable at all other hours. that the total estimated surplus sion , it became apparent that revenue posed The project should be comfrom the state income tax was going be allocated as follows: pleted some time in August 1. $80 million be used to proto be considerably ore than the vide an immediate tax refund of amount estimated by the Legislature 12.5 of the 1987 income taxes in February. It now appears that this or income tax surplus could run bepaid, $10, which ever is greater 2. $10 million to be used to tween $70 million and $ 100 million. The Governor estimated that the provide a one time appropriation for come tax surplus will reach $84 public and higher education, and 3. $20 million to be set aside million and that excess collections and placed in Utahs rainy day fund from other taxes could bring the total to meet future financial problems surplus for the year to $ 1 10 million. encountered by the state. or in some cases to entire neighborThe Foundation report points hoods. The Postal Service will also out that the legislation adopted by the seek to recover workers compensa1988 Legislature provides for an tion damages and provides counselautomatic return of most of the ining to carriers who have been bitten come tax surplus to taxpayers in the and who wish to seek legal action form of a credit against 1988 taxes against the dog owner. and a reduction in the maximum tax The Postal Service suggests rate. that pets be kept away from the For a typical Utah family with USPS 4780-800- 0 mailbox area. If the pet cannot be a gross income of $25 ,000 this would the secure a behind fence, 63 East Main kept result in total savings of $207 ($127) owners should restrain it will a seSalina, Utah 84654 cure leash or tether or at least keep it , ' Phone 529-783- 9 inside until the postal carrier has made its rounds. We try to do our part by The Salina Sun, stressing awareness of dog bite dan4780-800is pub0 SECD gers to our carriers, but we rely lished each Wednesday heavily on the support and coopera$ 1 2.00 per year in Utah for tion of the community to help us end and $ 14.50 per year out of these painful and costly injuries, state of Utah by the the conclude. officials An en v ironmental document is Salina Sun, 63 East Main, being prepared to consider whether Salina, Utah 84654. Secor not to allow any electronic develond class postage is paid opment as proposed by the State of at Salina, Utah 84654. Utah Highway Patrol (UHP). POSTMASTER: The proposal for the Emigrant Please send address Pass Electronics Site is about a half mile cast and south of changes to the Salina Sun, and P.O. Box C, Salina, Utah Salina Pass, Emigrant Canyon. The proposal includes a small 84654. operated a similar home in Nephi for the past two year, and Beardahl said building and tower that will be solar there have been no problems or powered for the purpose of two-wa- y Single Copy $.35 complaints from neighbors there. radio communications between Utah Dallen Quamberg, who lives on the Highway Patrol Publisher: Kevin Ashby personnel and their street, acted as spokesman for many dispatch center. Editor: Carol Jensen attending the meeting. He presented Dick Allred, of Fishlake Naa petition with 150 signatures asking tional Forests Correspondents: says that public input is that the site of the home be reconsidAurora: Kathleen Lloyd ered. He said that he and those who needed, and comments must be reRedmond: Tammy signed the petition are not against a ceived at his office by July 15. Direct Johnson group home, but think there are better your comments to Allred at 1 15 East Salina: Evelyn Kiesel 900 North, Richfield, or call places than the Ogden Drive area in Postal Service asks that dogs be restrained With the arrival of warmer weather, the Post Office is asking dog owners to help protect letter carriers and others from the dangers of dog bites. Nationally, more than 3,000 letter carriers were bitten by dogs last year. In recent years the number of bites dog nationally, has declined, however, much still needs to be done to eliminate the hazard to postal employees and others who might be bitten, officials note. Dogs are territorial by nature, and even the most gentle pet will bite if it feels its domain is threatened by something else. If a dog owner fails to restrain a dog, the Postal service can interrupt home deliver to that residence; The Salina Sun Should electronic site be set up for UHP? Some Richfield residents oppose group home in their area Almost 100 people crowded Richfield City Council at a recent meeting concerning a group home for the mentally handicapped that is being planned at 791 Ogden Drive. The home would become the home for eight mentally handicapped people. It would have 24 hour supervision and two supervisors in the morning and late afternoon hours, according to Ken Beardahl, with Trail, Inc, who assured those present that the group home would pose no threat to the neighborhood. Trail has 896-449- Richfield. Caddyshack II and Miller are proud to offer movie-goer- s something extra-Mil- lers special Caddyshack II movie poster featuring Jackie Mason, Randy Quaid and other Caddyshack II stars now at a special low price. and Genuine Draft ar&sold |