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Show Milford Lady Lions will sponsor a vMccf fhc Candidate" forum Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 PA af the Standard Rate US Postage Paid Milford, UT 84751 Perm No 15 high school auditorium. P.O. Box 224 Milford, UT 84751 to , ess 307 Y mi 'Tis A Halloween Story Ancient people observed how the Sun struggled against darkness at this time of year: rising later, setting earlier, its heat quenched by the growing blackness. November 1 began their calendar, and on October 31, their equivalent of New Year's Eve, great fire festivals were held to encourage the failing sun. Since the dark world of spirits seemed so powerful during this time, special effort was made to divine the future. For example, if you were to attend a Celtic fire festival, you would find a special and recognizable stone and toss it into the bonfire. If, in the morning, you were unable to find your stone among the ashes, you would know that your death was imminent. The Celts expected visits on this night from both the goblins of evil and the beloved spirits of dead family members, and prepared food to appease the evil or to please the benevolent. In A D. 832, the Catholic Church decreed that November 1, would be All Saint's Day, a time to remember pious people who had lived and died, but the old traditions persisted. The night before became known as all Hallow's Eve, and bonfires were again built, this time to light a path to heaven. The favorite foods of departed family members were sprinkled on their graves, along with flowers and other remembrances, explaining Halloween's close association with graveyards. In Ireland, Scotland, and Wales people spent the evening "guising", dressed in masks and robes to frighten away evil spirits. They went from farm to farm, demanding the food prepared for the dead. Many carried hollowed out turnips, lit from within by a candle. In an ancient Irish legend, a poor soul named Jack wandered between heaven and hell carrying such a turnip, lit by an ember tossed to him by the devil. The Pilgrims made a pumpkin to do the duty, children wandered from house to house instead of adults, and accepted a token treat instead of the food prepared for any ghosts visiting the family hearth. "jack-o-lanter- n" Article courtesy Hansen Planetarium IIIIIIIMHIiH tmmmm mot n, m 7V The Seam of Time May Unravel on October 31! The Celts called the Halloween cross-quart- er Summer's Samhain End. It was meaning (pronounced considered the year's most dangerous and spiritual time: the place where the seasons were sewn together and where the stitches could tear open, allowing chaos to enter at the broken seam. The astronomical significance of Halloween and the origins of its traditions will be discussed in a free lecture at Hansen Planetarium fr om 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on October 31. The Planetarium will be celebrating Halloween all activities afternoon and into the evening with free costume KSL: treats, and contests, including by star and laser show discounts. The shows include Night Walk - featuring a Digistar flight through a graveyard complete with bats and broomsticks - The Sky Tonight, Destination Mars and Laser Halloween. "Many people are familiar with the terms equinox or solstice. We know from experience that these calendar beginnings of the seasons do not match very well with the changes in events mark more accurately our weather. The in climate tilt as we away from or toward our Sun," said changes Robert Bigelow, the science demonstration specialist who will lecture. present the live Halloween still have strong holiday "Three of the associations - Groundhog Day, May Day, and of course, Halloween," Bigelow said. e a favorite food of one of your Eat a quick Celtic ancestors - and then come to the Planetarium's Halloween lecture. Stay through the evening for the KSL and Hansen Planetarium Family Fright Night - the best Hallow 's Eve celebration you can have without a bonfire! Sah-win- ), family-orient- two-for-o- ne cross-quart- er cross-quart- cross-quarte- rs lunch-mayb- cross-quart- er Pigs & Politics Iron er ed VOL. VII NO. 44 Milford, Utah 84751 MHS Cross Country County described as the first line of defense by spokesperson True Otl were conspicuously absent from a meeting called by concerned citizens Thursday, October 23rd, to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of Circle Four Farms' expansion into Iron County. Political influence was among the major topics: Warren Peterson, Circle Four attorney, is a member of the Utah Water Rights Commission; Rob Adams, Circle Four general manager, was appointed to the Water Quality 5 board earlier this year; Peterson assisted with the draft of the agriculture protection ordinance sponsored by Utah State Senator Leonard Blackham; Peterson said he was called in by Beaver County in 1992 to help attract Circle Four....at which time he assisted with the drafting of a general plan, including a land use ordinance and check list for conditional use permits. When Circle Four purchased land in Iron County and made plans to iLi run Mir iiinr iniTiwirr J.:U.:r. Photo courtesy Larry H'hittaker cross the border, Peterson did not use All-Sthis influence to alter that county's land award, Dustin Whittaker, Nisha Jenny White, recipient of the Academic use ordinance, which does not require a State Cross at the John and Country meet. State was held at Sugar Bettridge Livingston, conditional use permit for "hog House Park on October 22nd. The 3.0 mile course was inside the park, with most of the rea ranches." When the company moved on grass. Nisha placed 5th, with some really close competition from Wayne County High toward application for a permit, Deputy met Karla Staheli with School runners. Dustin placed 1 1th and John placed 25th. County Attorney Circle Four representatives to draft a development plan. Peterson applauded if.'. r her action as prudent and courageous. hand on the other soon as "As Ott, said, opposition was voiced, the back door was used." Pigs differ from other animals Milford Lady Lions "Meet the Candidate" forum in that their stomachs do not have a t may be spiced up by a surprise write-i- n candidate for rumen.... making their waste similar to human waste. But how much waste? A mayor, Bradley D. Jefferson (See page 6). Jefferson said chart prepared from a program he waited and waited, thinking someone would challenge developed by Clint Liezert, Ohio the unopposed candidacy of Mayor Mary Wiseman. NRCS, shows 511,425 BOD, produced it came down to the wire, he decided to offer his When per day for 100,000 sow unit.(BOD, name to give voters a choice.. ..especially since there is the oxygen used in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in 5 days at speculation that the mayor, because of age and health 68 F. It is a standard test to assess concerns, could resign after being sworn in.. ..giving the wastewater strength.) With human ar CommissaoDcrs. j ft i V 4m A , A 4 VM fT.,; VJ J. ar The Candidates waste at .083 lb. per day in BOD, the study estimated hog waste from the 100,000 sow unit to equal waste of 6,161,746 humans. Peterson handed out a chart depicting waste of 1 18,000 animals in the pyramid (consisting of gestating i Wo' Minium P. O. Box 224 OCTOBER 30, 1997 Association sows, lactating sows, nursery pigs, farrowing pigs, and finishing pigs, at 33,154 BOD, per day, equal to the waste generated by 157,876 humans. Rob Adams, Circle Four General Manager, said the chart was prepared from information in the Natural Resources Conservation Handbook, prepared, at least in part, by Purdue University, and a January 4, 1 996, study by Kimley Horn Associates of Raleigh, North Carolina. Mark Nelson, Beaver County Extension agent, supplied information from two different resource manuals, with other very differing numbers. Whatever the amount of waste, the Iron County Concerned Citizen group has requested that Circle Four Farms be required to post two bonds: one to cover the cost of clean up if the underground aquifer becomes polluted as a result of their operation, and one to compensate other land owners for related decrease in property values. They have requested a special study because of the magnitude of the operation. Terry Naylor, WECCO, says that company did not have to post a surety bond before setting up shop. WECCO' s dollar investment in Iron County is approximately $200 million, resulting in employment for about 200 workers. The company manufactures oxidizers for rocket fuel, an operation which utilizes two small total containment lagoons for chemicals. "Circle Four has complied with the law. What True Ott is trying to do is not logical or rational," Naylor said. Editor's Note: Although the Monitor is dated October 30, it is actually printed the previous day, and will he on the street beore the October 29 public hearing. council to make an appointment of their choice for a two-ye- term. Candidates for council positions are: Rhoda Browner, an active senior citizen who knows and has been involved in community concerns for a number of years. Mrs. Browner serves on the Hospital Board, is a past director for the senior citizens, and is always ready to volunteer for a good cause. That good cause just happened to be serving with the cleaning crew at the new LDS Church building this past week Mrs. Browner isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves and tackle whatever is necessary to get the job done. Nolan Davis, has proven as a previous city council member that he won't be running from issues.... especially like the controversy over 600 West. His track record also includes 20 years as a volunteer firefighter, and a demonstrated commitment to the betterment of Milford Nfc ... Dustin Whittaker4th at Region The Region meet was held in Panguitch on October 17th. Runners who placed in the top ten advanced to the state meet. Nisha Livingston placed 4th in her division and John Bettridge placd 9th. City. Davis is a Milford native, grew up in Ely, Nevada, and returned to Milford in 1979. He is an engineer for Union Pacific Railroad. Davis and his wife, Iva, are the parents of three grown sons. They have one granddaughter. Doug Garrett came to Milford a little over a year ago to work as chief financial manager officer for Milford Valley Health Care Services. Garrett has extensive education and experience in management, including a Masters' in Administration from the University of Phoenix. He and his wife, Stacey, have built a home in Milford. Stacey works for Circle Four Farms. They have four young children, Krystle, Nicole, Natalie and Gordon. His platform is to look at every issue with an open mind and make the best decision with information available, and to support continued growth.... especially in housing starts. Cynthia Webb has been a Milford resident for six years, and has been an active volunteer during that time. She has gained valuable experience as a member of the city planning and zoning board, which she now chairs. As an owner and manager of a small business for 1 5 years, she understands challenge! Come out and met them on Thursday evening. it's the proper time to ask them. Bring your questions And., remember.. ..anything your chosen candidate will not stand up for in a public meeting he or she probably won't stand up for after election day! 491, Nisha Livingston Milford has a young cross- country team. Nisha, who has demonstrated a competitive spirit, is just one of the students who will be back next year. |