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Show 2 The Salina Sun Wednesday. August 17. 1988 is S' I HOPE YA fits' TH'T FIELP IN Something missing in Salina SS TH'M lO SECOKJPS, -- CUZ HIS SUL.C. CAN -- Possibly you have noted that there is something missing from the 'S' hill east of Salina. It's the "S"! For years it was the responsibility of the graduating class of North Sevier High School to whitewash the letter 'S' - to see that it was neatly ringed with rocks, and see that it was freshly painted and visible to all who passed by - or through CROSS IT tO IN SCatvos tcrr The "S will receive it's new coat of paint, thanks to the efforts of the Salina Lions Club, and perhaps someone or some group will find the project important enough that it will be kept visible and in good shape in years to come. is History The 1 988 Sevier County Fair is history. Those workto ing present the Fair did a great job and should be thanked for their efforts. Even though the evening entertainment events were well attended, the Rex Allen Jr. concert, Osmonds, Farm Bureau Talent Find, Demolition Derby, Horse pulling and others, the part that makes the word "Fair" a reality, seemed to be somewhat lacking. There were some entries in most departments. There were some beautiful quilts, afghans, handiwork; there were a few photos and paintings; a few hobby exhibits; some garden produce and flowers. But we have more than 1 6,000 peopl in Sevier County. Only a tiny fraction participated by section was great, entering an item for Fair display. The still are and showed that the youth enjoying and learning from this top program. We attended the Fair on two different afternoons. We felt almost lonely, there were so few viewing the exhibits. The Sevier County Fair did no advertising with the Salina Sun, and press releases that came to us were few and far between. This evidently paid off, for as we browsed through the exhibits, we saw relatively few entities from northern Sevier County. As we said, the evening events were well attended, but they would have been just as well attended at any other time of year - it wasn't just because it was Fair Time. Perhaps it's my downfall to have grown up in a time and place where Fairs were somethng to be looked forward to. Nearly everyone in town participatd in some way, and tables, and shelves bulged with displays from the home, workshop and garden. And everyone was involved. It could be that the Sevier County Fair has drifted from the old fashioned Fair. Perhaps no one really away wants that kind of Fair any more - maybe it's too old fashioned. Our neighboring county, Sanpete, seems to have been able to preserve the old as well as integrate the new and we believe Sevier County could do the same if it really wanted to. Perhaps next year's planning committee needs to think of a way to get all communities in the county involved Perhaps committees need to begin working now, to get people interested in being part of - and attending the Fai r. Perhaps publicity could be improved so that people could be made aware of what was going on, and become excited about 4-- H -- being part of it. This year's committee put in a lot of hours presenting the Fair, and they should be complimented for their efforts. Let's hope that next year's Fair will be bigger and better than ever, and that all of the people in all of the towns and cities in the county will feel that they are - and want to be an important Dart of it. Water restrictions lifted At press time the SUN was notified that the water restrictions on Salina City residents had been lifted. Monday will still be a day when no water is used by anyone. However, residents can water on any other day of the week as they wish, the Council reported. Share the Harvest set for September 8 Share the Harvest is the distribution of donated garden fruits and vegetables to people in need. If you or your family are in need of extra food, come to Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 36 East 200 South, Richfield, on Thursday, September 8, from 1 to 5 p.m Information on other food assistance programs will also be available at the site. If anyone has garden fruits or vegetables to donate, or if you can volunteer to help, please call Central Utah FOod Sharing, 896-522- 5. tl.f? Pcc Stolen a dog? or Ille- gal water turn? Let us know at the SUN The following appeared ely we dont ave a big metropolitan staff of reporters to cover all in the August 4, 1921 issue of the which the news that happens, but we do Warrensburg (NY) News, best. our it: recently reprinted It is difficult to get folks 'We have never heard of in most communities to pass the a perfect newspaper. In fact, aint no such animal." No news along to the editor of the home town paper, sd we have evmatter how hard we try to please our fellow townspeople, there are olved a quesdonnaire for our subscribers to pin on the wall and always a few chronic kickers. when they see any of the follow"Some incident occurs in our not does and ing news items, to please notify paper appear us. and we are cridcized. Unfortunat Has Anyone: "T-he- re Another Sevier County Fair must be signed. We welcome letters to the Editor. Letters letters name. with Unsigned All letters will be printed are as all letters to they We try print will not be printed. times at is necessary. for length at but editting submitted will be called and notified If editting is required the writer if possible. Need Fountain at Library Salina. Several years ago, the graduating class went to the site prepared to whitewash the "S", and in addition to whitwashing the letter, allegedly, in their youthful enthusiasm, also whitewashed their teacher. Since that time the school has not allowed the whitewashing of the "S. The years have taken their toll, and the "S" is now barely visible. The Salina Lions Club has now taken on the project, and will provide the funding for some Eagle Scout project, or group that will get up there and get that "S" in presentableble condition once again. Seems a little sad, doesn't it, that the school gave up on the project because a teacher received a little too much paint? I am sure that across the state and nation there have been many teachers (and students) who came home from such whitewashing tasks with a little extra paint on their noses. It's sad too, that those in authority didn't just increase the supervision, and continue to build the tradition of leaving a sparkling, whitewashed "S" on the hill as students prepare say goodbye to their Alma Mater, North Sevier High. A Letters to the Editor CAN CROSS Djd ElOPed Divorced Embezzled Left Town Came to Town Suffered from Gout Fallen into a legacy Had a party Been arrested Bought the Farm If you have observed any of these items, or anything else Had Twins or Colic Sold a cow or lost a Beau Stolen a doa or a friends wife Committed murder Had a flat on the Edsel Fallen into a well Had a fire Been taken to the cleaners Had a babv Sold the Farm QLher that is newsworthy, please call the Salina Sun, 529-783- 9. WHILE USING FOREST LANDS Dear Editor: Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink! At least not in our local library - and I wonder why. The library is a wonderful place to go, to browse, to do research, get information and to check out a good book and escape the every day humdrum of life. Our library is used by hundreds of children and quite a few adults and what do they do if they get thirsty while there? I dont know the answer to that, but I do know they cant get a drink of water at the library. Can a drinking fountain cost so much? Donations built the road to the landfill and bought the new street signs, so maybe we need to start a fund to get a drinking fountain for our library. I know that not much money is budgeted for the library, and la lot of the books arc donated. But to me a library is important, and something that is important shouldnt be put at the bottom of the priority lisL Reading is not only fundamental, it is important, entertaining, educational, and fruitful. I enjoy reading and so do many others and I have been told that they think a drinking fountain is badly needed. So do I. While on the subject of the library they always need books, so if you have some books lying around the house collecting dust and taking up space, dont throw them away, donate them to the library. Reading is a shared love, so lets spread a little of it around. Lloyd Mullican Salina Figures seem to be wrong Dear Editor: At a time when Utah voters need the best possible information on the potential benefits and effects of the forthcoming Peoples Tax and Spending Limitation I was very disappointed by the article, "Property tax in Sevier County", attributed to the Utah Foundation, which appeared in the August 10 edition. My disappointment stems from the glaring inaccuracies contained in the article and your failure to check the figures it provided before sending it to press. The article stated the Peoples Tax and Spending Limitation would cut Sevier Countys property tax revenues by $196,786 or 18.9 percent and that our county expected to receive $719,388 in property taxes. The article didnt say how they arrived at the $196,-78- 6 esdmate but simple multiplic-atio- n shows that 18.9 percent of $719,388 is $135,964.33, not a discrepancy of nearly or over 30 percent. The article continued that the $196,786 revenue loss would be equal to 6.3 percent of our coun- $19-6,78- 6; $6-1,0- tys total operating budget of $3,6-01,98- 5. Even on a gloomy day, hand-hel- d calmy culator shows that $196,786 is only 5.46 percent of Sevier Countys $3,601,985 operating budget. Once again, the article missed its mark by over $30,000. For a number of years, I have regarded the Utah Foundation as a prime provider of unbiased infor-mado- n for the peoples polidcal decisions. This article has shaken my confidence in that organization. An August 9th Deseret News poll indicated that Utahns believe the media is the most credible source f determinants for voters in deciding the fate of the pending tax limitadon inidadves. I tend to think s, too, and I hope this article is not indicauve of what I can expect from that source. Please do what you can to correct the article and give us readers a better idea of how the estimate of $196-,78- 6 was derived. Sincerely, A1 Ricksecker Monroe, Utah solar-powere- Hunters asked to Property to be auc- use Travel Map Archers hunting on Fish-lak- e National Forest are encouraged to get a copy of the 1988 edition of the Forest Travel Map. Information on the map shows all kinds of vehicle, horse and foot travel opportunities. The map shows what roads are open or closed and which kinds of vehicles are permitted on the roads and trails. Also shown are areas which provide vehicle opportunities and those areas that opportunitprovide ies. Hunters are urged to use care with their vehicles and drive on roads that have been established - and not on the meadows. Vehicles can destroy vegetation and this removes soil cover, which in turn causes erosion. Forest Service and DWR personnel are concerned about vehicle use, especially in wet areas such as meadows or streams, up steep hillsides, and in wildlife saWhen areas are nctuary areas. wet and people drive on them, the result can be extensive rutting whThese are difich starts gullies. ficult to correct and extremely costly to repair. Respect for private property goes a long way toward eliminating conflicts during hunting season. Comply with closed gate signs. The rule is to leave the gate the way you find it. If its open, leave it open, it may be the only way livestock can reach a stream or water tank. If its closed, close it - livestock inside may need to be contained. Locked gates are another matter. Access across private land is not permitted unless there is a right of way or if permission is granted by the owner. Many ranchers fence their land and lock gates As a rule, on private property. they have the legal right to do so, and also have the right to prosecute any hunter who breaks the barrier. Leaving trash can be harmful Each hunting group to wildlife. should come prepared to carry out its garbage. In addition to protecting the wildlife, the Pack it in -Pack it Out program has saved taxpayers several thousand dollars; by eliminating the need for costly garbage pickup services. For this to continue, each hunter needs to do his or her part by removing all garbage that will not bum in the campfire. If you have any questions, contact your nearest Ranger District Office - and be sure to obtain your copy of the new travel map. A person traveling the tioned on Aug.30,31 Western Farm Credit Ba- nk has set a statewide sale of 39 Utah properties at public auction on August 30 and 31st. The sales will be divided into two offerings, the first will take place at 6 p.m. at the Excelsior Hotel, Provo; and the second at 7 p.m. at the Ogden Hilton Hotel. The offering will feature a wide selection of properties including: 3 ranches with grazing near Manti, Emery and permits, Randolph. 4 dairies near Huntsville, Willard, Heber City, and Pays on. 5 lots near Ferron, Monroe, Wests Point, Farmington and Milford. 6 homes near Levan, 93 million miles to the sun would take ) Ji.Vi Payson, Lake Shore, Salem, Providence and Morgan. farms near Monroe, Holden, Axtell, Huntsville, Altam-on- t, Snowvile, Garrison, Lewiston, and Parowan. Twenty six of the properties will be sold regardless of price in what is known as an absolute auction. The remaining thirteen will be sold subject to sellers approval. Qualified buyers will receive special auction financing for their purchases, with 9.9 interest rates and 45 days to close. A sixty eight page catalogue containing detailed maps, water and soils information is available. An auction catalogue may be obtained by calling toll free ll 193 years if driving at 55 miles per hour .(3: 0GD H2ic- - J3 1)3 I cal Hir Offer Expires August 31 SALINA DRUG 65 North State - Salina - 529 - 7401 . ioaa ) |