Show Juty 23 2008 Millard County Chronicle Page Progress 3 Taxes CtiadHymas Brush Resources did it right Not just a routine Safety Meeting by Dean Draper Hindsight is 20 20 and one can learn from a dire accident the hard way Brush Resources went out o its way to impress safety in the thoughts of its employees by providing a great lunch and a stupendous speaker Brush Resources brought in Chad Hymas to mot is ate their employees to practice safety every moment of their lives Hymas took a safety shortcut that put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life He shared the multiple aspects of that unguarded moment with Brush employees and several invited guests on Thurs July 17 “1 took a shortcut one I had taken several times — a habit” said Hymas At the age 27 the shortcut changed Hymas’ life instantaneously when a freak accident on Apnl 3 2001 left him a quadriplegic Doctors said he would never walk and that without complete use of his arm he would need an electric wheelchair Wondering where all his dreams went Hymas decided he had the power to control his own future Since that fateful day Chad has become President of his own communications company He is a wheelchair athlete no longer in an electric wheelchair He plays basketball wheelchair rugby and he races marathons Chad set a new world record in 2003 racing a personal marathon of over 500 miles from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas Hymas show ed a short clip portraying his accident involving being trapped bail of hay trapped in under a the seat of the tractor unable to move He described all of the changes in his life and attitude associated with that event He movingly recited the bad and good effects hi fapulv sjiffere from tiiat incautious moment Another video showed of being a hunting guide being put on hold and then revived Shortly after the accident Hymas’ father and brothers took him elk hunting They sort of used him as bait “That’s me in the wheelchair behind the blind w ith female elk urine poured on my head Here it comes A 1200 lb bull elk with one thing on its mind and six points on one side and seven on the other" said Hymas The bull passed within inches of Hymas and kept going Hymas described his lack of concern for following his dream as a guide until his father pointed out that he was cheating his sons out of their happiness w ith their father It was a turning point for Hymas and he started rearranging his priorities "1 realized can’t play the role had always wanted to It is OK for adults to change their behavior — to be willing to change a habit a belief a custom ” Hymas said He went on to show his audience how changing their incorrect habits can be blessings and have positive effects on the lives of all of their associates He maintains his hobby and dream of managing an elk preserve with his father Kelly travels as many as 150000 miles a year and works assiduously at being a good father and husband Hymas and his wife are the proud They parents of three children currently reside in Rush Valley Utah wildlife preserve Chad on a is also the author of the regionally book Soaring to New Continued from front page Certified tax rate can be adjusted up or down by the taxing entities If the tax rate is lower than the certified tax rate and the taxing entity desires to increase the rate a bearing is not required If it exceeds the certified tax rate a hearing must be held to increase the rate After adjustments the tax rate is finalized and becomes the Approved Tax Rate This is the rate shown on the tax mailings sent out in October “Vke receive the certified tax rate from the State Tax Commission along with one or two other possible rates each year" said Commissioner John Cooper "The Commission chose the certified tax rate because it was the lowest rate The State mandates the rates from which the Commissioners choose one to be implemented” Millard County property taxes are affected by the presence of taxpayers large taxpayers include the likes of 1PP Graymont Kern Western Brush Resources River and others The Utah State Tax Commission sets their market values The County does not participate in establishing these values These entities can depreciate in value For example when IPP came on line it paid 87 percent of the property taxes collected by Millard County according to Assessor Talbot As the facility got older it followed a depreciation schedule w hich has low ered its taxing value Talbot said they now pay about 54 percent of the property taxes collected by the County As the taxpayers pay less the tax burden shifts to the other property owners of the county They will pay more taxes to maintain service levels offered by the county Or the County will have to cut service levels in order to reduce the demand for tax monies needing to be collected Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Changes mailings will take place on or near July 25 This is 45 days before the close of the Board of Equalization Taxpayers can contest their assessment at the Board of Equalization To do so they must show a lesser appraised value for the property based upon pm ate appraisals sales in the immediate area of like properties at lesser values etc A private appraisal could cost several hundred dollars — negating the tax dollar savings On the other hand if accepted the pnv ate appraisal could result in an ongoing lower value for assessments in future years Water Continued from frontpage negative affects on the environment Millard County Commissioners John Cooper Daron Smith and Kathy Walker attended the preliminary hearing All were pleased with the additional time granted by Susan Joseph Taylor “Ward reviewed Millard County's 1989 protest filed by then County Commissioner Michael Styler and found it to address air quality concerns He introduced those concerns at the hearing Susan Joseph Taylor ruled in favor of the air quality concerns being considered and gave Ward two weeks to file a bnef with the Nevada Water Resources Division detailing the subject The additional time prior to the hearing will allow protestants to gather and organize materials and studies regarding current conditions in the Snake Valley and likely effects of the proposed project The Snake Valley Del ta" Com differs from the m u ni applications The exact date of the Snake w ill be announced at Valley a later Sherry Shepard The Face of Fillmore has changed er the years as old homes have been ated A prune example of this is the home at 65 West 400 South where Ted and LaNon Fowles live The original home as seen in the early photograph was begun in 1882 It believed it was originally built and occupied by Gabriel Riley Huntsman then sold to Rufus Day around the turn of the century Rufus and Lucinda (Louie) Baldwin Day were married m October 1898 The picture w as taken about 902 with their sons Noble and Evan standing in front of the house They had other children as well - Zina John Burt Newel Vernon Maxine Velma David and Naomi When Louie’s sister Pearl Jackman died at the time her twins were bom Rufus and Louie raised them as well This home was full of love and young ones and holds many happy memories for the Day children Velma wrote “Father often teased other about him marrying a lot of other ladies and her marrying only one man But that was during the time he held of office of Justice of the Peace Many marriages were performed in our living room And it didn’t matter w hat time of the day or night mother always was sure that the living room was cleaned and shined and prettied It was always a up the wedding thrill to have a car stop outside and a couple come into the house and ask if father would marry them Some of the times the couple would let us stay in the room and watch the wedding That was thrill for a group of small children” Rufus was Millard County Treasurer for two years taught school in Leamington and Holden was county clerk and became the fist cashier for the newly organized state Bank of Millard County He was Justice of the Peace served on the county school board and was very active in the LD S Church all of his life After leaving the bank he made his living ov renov 3 I One block South of stoplight Sunday Worship 10:00 am !ior always welecr' rfCaMty’sOii- -' P"— a jjfV Read Commission Minutes Is planning your wedding causing hair loss? Let us help you out Drop by our office and pick up our west Millard County wedding mailing list Mark your guests and let us take it from there Drop by or call for more information 40 Agendas etc On-lin- SNWA hearing date of h Church 7 S 200 W " other northeastern Nevada basins SNWA in which has applied for groundwater The Cave Delamar Dry Lake and Spmg alleys are mostly ranching concerns w ith little irrigated agriculture Snake Valley most of it in Utah boasts many farms and ranches using a considerable amount of irrigation w ater Opponents argue that a U S Geological Survey study (BARCASS) released in 2007 shows the Snake Valley to be in a deficit situation regarding how much water is taken from the aquifer (discharge) and how much recharge of the aquifer takes place The discharge is 132300ac Ft 300 ac ft per year and recharge is per year Both Utah and Nevada are in the process of determining if there is any surplus w ater to be aw arded to the The Face Fillmore by 300 (J Delta PHASE let us know your mailing address so you won’t be left out Call at: e WWW millardcountv ora Heights G3M You are invited to the 2nd Quincentennial Exposition Thursday July 31 to Saturday August 2 2008 Grant Stake Center 3400 South 1100 East Salt Lake Wv’v PECIA JIG UESUSPEAKER of the Quorum of tha Twatve Aposftas Rifihird Lymtn Cotjntm Pnkssadmay - Roui Stone tUShljm-Ph'Joaapri Smith unrvarsity Author Panel Discussions Family Sketches Books Tapes CDs Histones DVDs Emeritus Rotting' ‘Talent Night ’Booths UNXORHH3WHOLBFAMIL Come and discover how we all relate to each other and Amasa! Sponsored (Mon information on times and events to follow) Histones! by the Amiss Mason Lymen Educitionil t Society Delta City Residents Got Junk Hangin’ ‘round? Delta City has an ordinance which requires removal of more than two intact unlicensed automobiles or other motor vehicles partially or fully stripped automobiles junked machinery implements equipment scrap metal or junk to be removed from property Delta City is requesting that all residents remove these items from their property prior to August 1 2008 in order to avoid vigorous enforcement of the ordinance If you have questions or need assistance call Delta City Office at i 4 '- farming Today the home is occupied by Ted and LaNon Fow les LaNon’s parents Melvin and Noma Rowley bought the home 66 years ago and Ted and LaNon bought it from them At some point in the home’s history it was also owned by a Rogers family A great amount of work has been done to the home through the years A porch was added to the original log structure in 1888 The front section of the home which includes a bay window was added later and the entire home was bricked in 1906 The front portion remains much as it had when LaNon’s parents lived there while an additional 56 feet has been added to the back for more living space as well as a garage to the southwest The yards are especially beautiful as the ly- - Fowles’ spend much time and effort keeping them in perfect condition This is a great example of what was once a simple basic house becoming an attractive addition to the Face of Fillmore First Capital Main Street Beautification Update Fillmore citizens and others who many be interested will be invited to donate toward a light post or bench on Main Street in memory of a family member This will help with the costs of the project as well as be a lasting memory for the family More information on this will be coming soon |