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Show Tribute to Milford Valley Farmers pages 2 P.O. Box 224 Milford, UT 84751 Standard Rata U S. Poataga Paid 3 & Mbfd,UT. 84751 Permit No. IS f n mi 7i. P. O. Box 224 SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 Re-settl- p. j.-.- Rural America ing . v-- ' i it 7, mi l - Milford's famous wind limited the "topping out" ceremony at Pearl Queen Perlite last Saturday to a simple flag raising. Senator Robert F. Bennett provided the flag, which had been flown over the nation's capitol and dedicated to the veterans of Beaver County. The Senator said it was a delight to visit an example of how rural development works. "Long after the flag raising is forgotten, I will be able to say to my fellow senators that this is an example to use for show and tell," he told a crowd of about 600. Jay and Tora Garten hosted the event in tribute to, and celebration of, all those who were instrumental in bringing the company to the brink of production. Rodeo Queens, MHS Tigerettes, local talent including country vocalist Charts Carter, pianist Nancy Carter, country entertainers "Red Rock Wranglers" and "Sunset Trail Fiddlers" in addition to a several local clogging groups provided continuous live entertainment throughout the afternoon. A barbeque beef luncheon buffet was provided for guests. The company will, over an extended period of time, provide approximately 45 good paying jobs in the community. Idealisrically, that many young Beaver County residents will have the opportunity to make a living wage without leaving the area. While it is a healthy boost to the local economy, PQP does not represent an extreme impact on local services ...just a little increased spin-oprofit for other businesses in the area. 5 County's Ken Sizemore described PQP as an ultimate diversity in the Southern Utah economy. "We can not build rural development on just one sector of the economy," he said. Gatten added that PQP's choice of a location would not have been financially feasible without having the opportunity to share the rail spur with Circle Four Farms. ff f i "Bud" Bowman, Utah House of Representatives, was on the list o dignitaries under the big white tent last f Milford, Utah 84751 Check the Windows: Milford discontinued has City notices of except publication where strictly demanded by law. Instead, according to Milford City Recorder Nedra Kennedy, they have been and will be posted in three public places. Kennedy says notices of public hearings do not have to be published, only posted. Additionally, notices of such items as adoption of a a Resolution establishing District Special Improvement need only be posted in public places. Kennedy said she is not required to notify the local newspaper of such, but may or may not do so out of courtesy. Feed Mill Road: Construction is well underway. According to County Clerk Paul Barton, the acquisition property necessary for the roadway has been completed. He said that owned the by portion Advanced Development was deeded to the county as a gift. Circle Four also deeded property to the county, which may or may not be "in kind" payment. The roadway was reportedly shifted to keep it within the confines of the ownership of the two entities. Unsolicited Survey: Ray to the Rowley reported Sheriffs Department that survey stakes had been placed his secured fence inside without his permission. He said it is his intention to sign a complaint. Circle Four's Move: Iron will Commissioners County have the option next Monday morning of welcoming the company across the county line, deal with the issue of security bonds, or table the matter until a later date. of Henry Schoo, who's father first mined perlite in the weekend. area, shared the spotlight. County Commissioners Chad Johnson and Dick Rollins joined Milford Mayor Mary Wiseman in Carl Briscoe is the quiet man in the offering congratulations. who the makes one sure everything runs on schedule background... Briscoe has been a part of PQP's development since the 1970's. Although PQP's major market is in porting soil (it's the little white dots), perlite is found in everything from paper to ceiling tile, filters to finishing products. There is an estimated 90 years of product in the deposit north east of Milford. Environmentally friendly, the company was bound by a reclamation plan and bond before the pit was opened ''i4fwmm a 9 , a" a 12- -. k4 Una t T 'II :lpy--t With the leaves have already showing the first hint of their fall colors, workers and contractors at Elk Meadows are racing with mother nature to be ready for the season. The resort will be completely remodeled in log and stone A new 2,000 square foot general store will feature everything from food items to ski gear. D c- V. m " i . . MY il ; ir ft The resort will open with five lifts, including a new quad chair. and no more Skiers are only five minutes from 35 runs with a 1,400 vertical fall. Runs are classified as 30 beginning and 70 advanced. The upper parking lots will be paved and ready to accommodate 250 to 300 cars before opening jt lit T-li- fts in For those who want to try before they the resort will offer a ski school, buy, rental of the new parabolic skis. with complete ZZ For recreational skiers, who may go only a ., few umes a yearj me parabolics are a welcome innovation, making skiing easier. ski at a discount Seniors (60-7rate those over 70 ski free. Condominiums have a ranahilitv nf hmisineo ahmit 200 skiers J I r c il. i:a ii iNewcnairsiorineimbwereucvccuidM Coup,ed whh approxirnately 300 rooms in Other lift equipment will be set by Beaver week. Jodging is nQ prob!em neiicopter later inis iiiutiui. S - ; 0) -i: r r sSt, " ! the commissioner's course of will be action, public hearings scheduled by DWQ before for the storage lagoons permits Key Bank representatives issued. are Howard Baker, David Brown, (As of press time, Paul is still waiting Black Dennis and Holyoak Doug Doug have worked with the company, for a statement from Governor and were on hand to offer Leavitt.) Sherman Beaver congratulations. County Jail: The Wilkinson and Susan Bastian Beaver County Commissioners represented Utah Technology have not yet responded to Finance Corporation. Derek questions about the jail, which Small Business Snow, in were presented their Development Corporation; John 8th September regularly Reeves, Jr. and Boyd Hansen, financial James consultants; USDA-Rural Harvey, Director of and Economic Community Development; Ron Richens, Bradley Brown, Lois Webb, L. Frank Witzel....all were and for their thanked recognized efforts. VOL. VII NO. 38 Take A Look At Elk Meadows Week in Review Regardless vO scheduled meeting. Through a simple production error.... we all make them the Beaver What looks like a big hole in the ground today, will evolve into a ski through tunnel under the main road by opening day of the 1997-9- 8 season. It will be the only one of it's kind in Utah. Condominiums are also planned for an area near the tunnel With El Nino in the Pacific and predictions of a wet winter on the horizon, the resort may be able to offer an awesome opening year. Press omitted the paragraph from the county commission minutes related to questions on the jail. by Norman Baxter - In 1946 I helped my Dad run a water line from a new well near Jake Schows Four Circle Odor home, north along the hillside back of the Library, and then up to the water tanks. It was a difficult The Mitigation: company will project, as under the topsoil there was fine, loose gravel. Dad said that it was leechings from the old MICROPAN to six stamp mill. He thought it was silver chloride or other silver compounds. add An article in the March 15, 1944 Beaver County News, described the old mill. The Milford selected lagoons, beginning afternoon. The Stamp Mill also known as the A G. Campbell Mill, was erected in the fall of 1873 at a cost of Wednesday consolidated Mining product, imported from Italy, $45,000, by a Scotch and Canadian company called the Harrington-Hickor- y is in the form of a powder that Company. It was designed to work the ores of the Old Hickory Mine, which had been sold to the will be applied in the hog company for approximately $100,000. In the winter of 873-7- 4 houses It will, over the the mill ran for almost five months and milled out between $9,000 course of time, be washed out to $12,000 in bullion. It was then idle until leased by the Cave Mining Company. This company ran into the lagoons. Effectiveness about five months and produced $9,000 in fine bullion. From then on it remained idle. It was moved will be determined over the to Desert Springs, Nevada, in 1879. next one to five weeks The machinery consisted of a fine 60 horsepower engine, two horizontal boilers, a Dodge rock crusher, ten 750 lb. stamps, six small wooden pans, three iron settlers and a retort. Historical Tidbits 1 v A. art |