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Show I V Standard Rate U.S. Postage Paid Utah Press Association 307 West 300 South, Suite 5005 Salt Lake City UT 84101-121- 2 P.O. Box 224 Milford, UT 84751 Milford, UT. 84751 Perm No. 15 mm P. O. Box 224 JUNE 5, 1997 VOL. VII NO. 23 Milford, Utah 84751 New Faces On Main Street Circle Four Roads Union Pacific Merger County Commissioners signed a two-staroad improvement agreement with Circle Four Farms last Monday. Stage one, to be completed between July 1, 1997 and June 30, 1998 includes: ge Union Pacific Merger with Southern Pacific and Chicago North Western is complete. In order to approximately maximize efficiency of both employees and equipment, a "hub" and "spoke" system is replacing the former familiar runs. Salt Lake City will be a hub, with spokes reaching out to Pocatello, Idaho, Green River, Wyoming; Grand Junction, Colorado; Elko, Nevada; and the Milford, Las Vegas, Yermo route. A closely related spoke is routed from Odgen to Elko. The Salt Lake City hub is now managed through the San Francisco, California district office instead of Omaha, Nebraska. one-thi- S 420,000 a) SR 21 to Feed Mill Feed Mill Road $ 200,000 b) SR 21 $ 400,000 c) Thermo R.R. Grade Crossing $ 280,000 d) Thermo R.R. Safety Crossing $ 1 ,000,000 e) M&M road Reconstruction $ 125,000 0 Thermo Road $ 75.000 g) Agriculture Access Roads Total estimated cost $2,500,000 The stage one road improvements will reportedly be funded by a $1,000,000 State Highway Grant; $1,000,000 CountyFAS Project and $500,000 by Circle Four Farms. Stage two of the project, planned to be completed between Jury 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999, includes: Minersville $ 300,000 a) SR21 $ 210,000 b) Minersville By-Pa$ 820,000 c) Thermo Road $ 770,000 d) Blue Mountain Roads 0 (no e) Agricultural Access Rds $ 400.000 Total estimated cost $2,500,000 will be a for two Funding stage Mike Furtney, company spokesperson, the seniority based system provides says potential for working on other routes in the same hub. "In the long run, we believe it will be more efficient. Traditionally, railroad families have moved where the jobs are. The hubspoke system opens opportunity in the same basic area, lessening the need for families to relocate," he explained. Furtney says he does not make predictions on downsizing, and knows of no plans for employee cutbacks or wage scale changes. Tommy Thompson, Milford UTU president for 10 years and UP employee for 20 years, is taking a "wait and see" position on the restructuring. "It's all up in the air right now, and nobody knows what to expect," he said. By-Pa- ss ss Left to right: Dave McMullin, Milford Chamber Pizza Depot stajf: Charles of Commerce Kosmuch, Liz Lamb, Ashley Kosmuch, Charles Pipher and Michelle Mayer, with Debra French, ownermanager. First stop was the Pizza Depot when Dave McMullin took a stroll down Main Street to invite members of the business community to join the Chamber. The franchises haven't made it to town $1,000,000 State Highway Grant; $210,000 CountyFAS Project and $1,290,000 from Circle Four. The contract further states: "The parties agree that the costs shown above for stage one (and two) are estimates only and that the actual costs for road improvements may vary from the estimates. The parties further agree that the total cost for the road improvements shall be a minimum of $2,500,000 and that roads designated to be improved may be adjusted to attain the minimum amount of road $2,500,000 rd Milford has something better! The variety of unique dining adventures includes: Made to order yet Pizza from the Depot, Chinese and American cuisine at both the Station Restaurant and the Hong Kong, authentic Mexican dishes at LaVilla, burgers and shakes at the R & R Diner. Not only is this a treat for the people of Milford, it makes for a memorable dining experience for out of town visitors. McMullin believes that the Chamber of Commerce can. and should.. .be a service in helping new businesses as they are getting established. He is also looking for ways the Chamber can be of help. One such help is the establishment of a web page sponsored by the Chamber in cooperation with Milford City. The page will soon be linked to search engines, allow ing web surfers to check out Milford area businesses and attractions. Other Milford Chamber of Commerce officers are: Dwight Potter, President; Doug Garrett, Treasurer; Nedra Kennedy, Secretary. i r asjK Htr BUUHMilllll flBBBDOOa improvements." For stage two the parties agree that: "Planned improvements, with the exception of Minersville the SR 21 and W'ARBY'S By-Pa- ss improvements, may be reduced in scope as a result of funding limitations andor a change in road improvements needed by Circle Four Farms." If there are no other funds available, the SR 21 Minersville improvements will be funded Circle Four Farms and the by fully Minersville improvements will be fully funded by CountyFAS sources. If anticipated grants are not available, the agreement will be amended. A portion of Circle Four's participation may be "in kind" payment or dedication of constructed roads to the County. Minersville AHOMOHYi; By-Pa- ss ' I J) 0 By-Pa- ss i By-Pa- ss Truck Traffic Through Minersville Minersville Town Council expressed concern for the safety of children during the summer months. They are looking at ways to keep loaded trucks out of town, at least as much as is feasible. County Commissioners have discussed routing loaded feed trucks on SR 2 1, then allowing them to return empty on the county roads across the flat. Minersville will also close effected streets when youngsters need extra protection, especially during ball games. Such closures will be properly barricaded to keep inconvenience to a minimum for the trucks. Minersville business owners are not the only residents concerned over the location of Other negative the proposed is close include: to the curve It too opinions and may create a hazardous traffic condition. The turn lanes on SR 21 will eliminate parking is close east of the cemetery. The enough on the south side of the cemetery that funeral parking will be effected. by-pa- ss. by-pa- ss Mr. Baxter is taking a break this week. He his helping the historical committee compile stories from old newspaper. He is also picking up ideas for some great new articles! ' M (r ; fj 4 id DL v4 ' OA Lauri Beebe manages the new Casey's Casuals on Main Street. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday with competitively priced clothes for kids, Dave McMullin (left) extends best wishes for business success teens and women, plus a selection of gifts. Owners Steve and Francis Kinross in both stores down costs in to Beaver. They keep clothing have a sister store by Bryan Warby (right). Warby's Automotive is geared up to handle most any vehicle repair. traveling to Los Angeles to purchase inventory directly from wholesalers. Representation Feared To Be Lopsided Property owners in the newly expanded Service District 6 all agree that fire protection is a benefit. Some, however, are concerned that they will not have a voice in other decisions. Property in the district is valued at slightly over $10 of the property owners million. Letters of protest from approximately 85 426 ..or about simply didn't count because they control only $3,063, of the valuation. Legal notice for the annexation was worded so that protest of more than 50 of the value was required to stop the annexation. With the resort valued at $2,761,924 and Puffer Lake property valued at $441,000, two people have 45 of the voice in future decisions. One property owner, Gale Randall, asked how people who own property can have a voice so they will not be forced to pay for ser ices they don't want. Doug Carriger, county administrative assistant, answered that nobody is going to be forced to accept services. Carriger is a resident of the Service District and an officer of the home owners association, in addition to his position with the county. Commissioner Cliad Johnson took exception to language in a protest letter which referred to "the king " Johnson thought the statement was directed toward county commissioners. Randall clarified outside of the meeting that it was not intended for the commissioners, but for Carriger instead. . one-thi- rd Week In Review Commissioner Sullivan has given notice of his intention to resign because of ill health. Acceptance of the resignation was tabled until the July Meeting. Sales Tax: Commissioners have announced that they will begin the public hearing process indicating intent to increase sales tax. They stressed that this is not a tax increase. Revenue generated from additional sales tax will be off set by a property tax reduction. Jail: Commissioners signed a contract" "5-ye- ar with the Department of Corrections to house state prisoners at $38.00 per day. They say the contract will bring in $12,264.00 in revenue between 1998 and 2003. Such contracts are subject to yearly appropriation by the Legislature. In addition to Haze Locke, Lane McCotter's signature appears on the contract. McCotter has resigned as Director of the Department of Corrections and will be leaving the position as soon as a replacement is hired. Speed Limit on SR 21 to the Nevada line, 257 to Delta and SR 130 to Cedar City was scheduled to be increased to 65 MPH on May 26th. New signs? f |