s flocked to the is past weekend rs Association ople from Utah, Wyoming and Idaho and included more than 200 displays, said Jerry Dixon, show chair¬man. All of the guns displayed are out of cir¬culation and considered collectibles. ANNE RAUP/Standard-Examiner is says Brigham City t shortfall somewhere Clark Davis Letters to the editor have criticized him over reported consideration of police cuts. said Clark. "You either raise utili¬ties, property tax, or reduce service levels." With 60 percent of expenditures going for personnel, the mayor said, of course any budget cut would involve employees. And 30 percent of those are police-related, he added — therefore, "it is likely they will be touched in some way." The Brigham City police depart¬ment has suffered five cutbacks in staff during the last two years, and the prospect of additional cuts has sparked a letter campaign in the Box Elder News Journal against any cuts. "Many citizens are very upset about it," said Lorna Ravenberg, administrative secretary of the Box Elder County Commission and a Brigham City resident. "We have a lot of incidents where we need our police officers, and we need as many as we have." Though there have been no mur¬ders in two years here, other crime categories have been showing in-creases, officials said. Police Lt. Dan Earl said the de¬partment has 28 full-time employ¬ees, including 22 officers. The department's budget in the current fiscal year is about $1.3 million, he said. Earl said any cuts would strain the department, "but I'm sure we'll manage one way or another." "Our concern is both with the city, but also with those who may lose their jobs," he said. Standard-Examiner reporter Wendy Ogata contributed to this re¬port. AT with rape man was arraigned who said she was attacked while on the playground of an elementary school. The alleged assault occured at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary 1235 Canfield, said FHP grant to allow equipment loans OGDEN — With the help of a grant from FHP Foundation, the Bonneville chapter of the Ameri¬can Red Cross is setting up a lending library of home medical equipment. The equipment, to be loaned out indefinitely, will be distribut¬ed to area residents in need, said Jenny Rhoades, chapter commu¬nity services coordinator. In the past, the chapter has tried to lend home medical equipment, but the supply has been quickly depleted, she said. "Every time a wheelchair be¬comes available it's gone," said W. John Hamilton, chapter executive director. The grant will provide money for administration of the pro¬gram, storage and sterilization, but the Red Cross is counting on local citizens to donate the actual equipment. "We really won't be buying medical equipment. The grant isn't designed to do that," said Hamilton. "That would eat up the money in a real hurry." He said they are asking the community to donate any home medical equipment they might have but no longer need. "Anybody who has had a rela¬tive pass away or been healed and no longer needs this equip¬ment, we would appreciate any type of donation," he said. Hamilton said some of the items they are seeking include wheelchairs, bathtub rails, hospi¬tal beds, crutches and canes. "I'm really excited about this program. I think it's really needed in this area and we'll be networking on that with hospi¬tals, social workers, the Depart¬ment of Aging and Handicapped Children's Society," Rhoades said. For more information, contact Rhoades at 627-3533. Red Cross From 1B The amount of assistance is based on need and there is a ceil¬ing on the amount each person can get, said Rhoades. Hamilton said funds are only available for prescriptions re¬quired to sustain life. Anti-de¬pressants and narcotic painkillers are examples of drugs not cov¬ered under the program, he said. "The thing I think a lot of people don't understand is that the Red Cross was organized to help in emergencies and so if a medi¬cal emergency comes up we can help with that," Rhoades said. Area seniors interested in the program can call the chapter at 627-3533 for an appointment. Se¬niors in outlying areas can call the program's toll-free number, (800) 400-6337. Rhoades said seniors from ru¬ral areas who cannot come into the chapter office will need a re¬ferral from a physician, clergy member or another agency. Although the grant is for only one year, Hamilton said they would like to continue the pro¬gram if they can secure the funds. "We'll probably resubmit it (the grant application) but that will depend on the FHP Founda¬tion and whether or not they would reapprove it," he said. Hamilton said area residents can make cash donations specifi¬cally to the program. The chapter also needs volunteers to receive phone calls and be trained as in¬terviewers. Interested persons should call Rhoades at 627-3533. Farr From 1B to another agency," Fair said. Farr also keeps case forms and a list of local drug stores at her home in case people come into the chapter seeking assistance when she and Rhoades aren't there. She said they need more vol¬unteers to answer phones and be trained as interviewers for the program. Farr said she would encourage others to volunteer for the pro¬gram, "because it's helping peo¬ple locally. It's not like you're donating time for somebody in another state or even Salt Lake City. You're doing it right here for your own community." Farr has volunteered in all the communities she has lived in, but this is the first time she has volunteered for the Red Cross. "I just feel like anytime you live in a community you should try to give a little something back to that community," she said. For more information on the program or to volunteer, call Rhoades at 627-3533.