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Show birl n nnnl OLJIIllltl Iiy put uiuu io bcoponod Hoy 7 ill Or-fSmmi- nn I BEAVER asaDODcairv at Published Pub. 073-K)0- Milford, Utah 84751 ltT O ( m APRIL 16, PRICE f .s l l "I ill l V 1987-Vol- umn 87-- No. J. 16 Milford City to hold tno mm m . til. . - i Bug I i I 4 t. public hearings The Milford City Council will two public hearings before their regular meeting on Monday, April 20, 1987. The first hearing, scheduled for 6:15 pjn., whether to eliminate completely he road through the cemetery. For the past few years, the road has deteriorated badly. The Council needs to hear bow the people feel about tearing the road out and planting grass where the road Is or whether they want the The cost to fix road replaced. the road would be very costly, but it is up to the citizens to let the i i hold in Vi "if' .si'' David Holm a 13 year veteran of the Cedar City Police Department, spoke to the children at Milford and Miner sville Elementary about drug abuse in a presentation on Monday. ij0 W'i'lG IGG'Eiflg It was the consensus of the City Council that no smoking signs be posted at the Opera House Civic Center and a lock installed on the theater door. Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Grlroshaw seconded, Beaver City approve a donation to American Legion Post Mo. 32, in care of Heber Gurr, in the amount of $120.00 to help defray the costs of sending a boy to the American Legion Boy's State at Logan. All voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Grlmshaw moved, Councilman Smith seconded, Beaver City donate $225.00 to the American Legion Auxiliary in care of Fay Harris to help defray the cost of the annual Easter Egg Hunt. All voted in favor of the motion. After review of Mayor Lee's letter demanding payment of past due building rent, Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Grlmshaw seconded, Beaver City authorize Mayor Lee to send a letter stating that if the building rent has not been paid within ten days of the date of the letter, Beaver City's attorney will commence immediate steps for eviction. Mayor Lee is authorized to engage legal services as necessary to complete the eviction proceedings. All voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Messlnger seconded, due to the excellent financial position of "Red Wilson Scholarship" to be awarded The Beaver County Fair Board plans to present a $150.00 scholar ship to a graduating student from Milford and Beaver High both Schools. The "Red Wilson Scholarship" was established in memory of the late editor of the Beaver County News, by the Fair Board, in tribute to the years Red spent on the Fair Board. The scholarship will be given io a student planning to pursue a career in the journalism field or a related career. Applications for the scholarship high schools and must be completed by May 5, are available at the 1987. For more Information, contact 8. Marlene Marshall at Contributions to the scholarship be made at the Milford fund can Branch of First Interstate Bank. 386-246- M Beaver City, property taxes in fis1988 budget will not be raised. The City Recorder shall proceed to make out the tentative budget using fiscal 1987 approved certified tax All voted in favor of the rate. motion. cal After review of the application from Tri Valley Distributing for one yard light, Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Grlmshaw seconded, Beaver City authorize Mayor Lee to sign the contract and Beaver City's Electricians be authorized to install the yard light at their earliest convenience. All voted in favor of the motion. Dan Foreman met with the City Council and discussed his plans for operations of Kelly's Kitchen. After review of an Application from Dan Foreman for aClass "B" Beer License at Kelly's Kitchen, Councilman Grimshaw moved, Councilman Messlnger seconded, Beaver City approve the License with the stipulation that no beer will be sold until after 6:00 p.m. All voted In favor of the motion. After review of the Business License Application of Clarence Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Hutchings seconded, Beaver City approve the Business License of Mini Vend for a :andy and potato chip box vending business. All voted in favor of the motion. After review of charges from Woodwood Governor Company and a letter from ICPA requesting Beaver City take part in a effort to have Woodward Governor Company Inspect Beaver City's governor, Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Grlmshaw seconded, Beaver City authorize the City Recorder to make the necessary arrangements to have Woodward Governor inspect and repair Beaver City's governor as necessary. All oted In favor of the motion. Due to lack of previous bids for salvage and demolition of Beaver City's swimming pool, Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Hutchings seconded, Beaver City authorize the City Recorder to advertise the notice for salvage of the swimming pool. Bid opening to be Tuesday, April 21, 1987 at 4:30 p.m. All voted In favor of the motion. Sheriff Kenneth Yardley met with the City Council and discussed possibly involving Beaver City Police Officers in the rotation schedule with Beaver CountyDeputies. Beaver City Police would be deputized as County Deputies. Also discussed was contractingof Beaver City police services to Beaver County. After a lengthy discussion st, cost-shari- ng of the numerous options, it was the consensus of the City Council that the matter be tabled for further investigation of schedules, etc. by Mayor Lee. A cover sheet for Beaver City's swimming pool complex plans was' presented to the City Council for ... review.. After reading of. Mr. Mc Cune of Deseret Architects letter, Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Smith seconded, Beaver City approve the plans for the swim -mingpool complex for construction, after review of the size of transformers, cost of transformers and load management of the pool equipment. All voted in favor of the motion. The City Council reviewed Councilman Messinger's open letter to the citizens of Beaver City regarding the Sidewalk Ordinance and discussed the ordinance. No action was taken. A discussion was held on Beaver City participating in an interlocal financing pool. After discussion, Councilman Grimshaw moved, Councilman Messlnger seconded, Beaver City table the financing poo) agreement for further investigation by Mayor Lee. All voted in favor of the motion. The City Council reviewed the new water system analysis prepared by Phyllp Leslie, P.E. Mayor Lee recommended that Beaver City appoint Councilman Smith to Special Service District No. 1. Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Grimshaw seconded, Beaver City ratify the recom -mendatlon that CouncilmanSmlthbe appointed totheSpeclalServlceDls-trlc- t No. 1 governing board. All voted In favor of the motion. Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Hutchings seconded, the Beaver City Council authorize the City Recorder and City Manager to issue purchase orders after May 1, 1987 for supplies anf equipment that will be needed In the next fiscal year. Payment for these supplies, etc. shall be charged to the next fiscal auditbudget. All voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Messlnger moved, Councilman Smith seconded, effective April 16, 1987, Beaver City provide Officer Cartwright with insurance benefits, retirement, life insurance and SEPIRA benefits. All voted in favor of the motion. The following weather information is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weather Station. 63 0 30 April 7 0 68 25 April 8 0 62 32 April 9 70 0 25 April 10 0 66 42 April 11 C 51 April 12 26 60 0 17 April 13 Precipitation last year to date was 7.05 inches. This year to date 4.08 inches. . Cancer crusade underway An army of volunteer women and men throughout Utah began Wednesday, April 1, to distribut warning about Dreast cancer, pamphlets now one of the most feared diseases among women. These volunteers for the annual April Residential Crusade of the American Cancer Society will distribute a pamphlet called, "Now, Breast Cancer Has Virtually Nowhere to Hide." Breast cancer can be one of the easiest cancers to cure-l- f it is found early. The pamphlet Includes American Cancer Society Recommendations for early detection of breast cancer in women without symptoms: BREAST This procedure should be practiced every month by women 20 years of age and older. EXAMINATION BV A PHYSI-CAI- N For women 20 to 40 years of age, examination of the breasts by a physician should take place every three years. For women over 40, this exam should take place annually. MAMMOGRAPH- Y- Women be- tween 35 and 39 should have one baseline mammogram for future comparisons. Women between 40 and 49 should have this test every one or two years as recommended by their physicians. Women 50 and over should have a mammogram annually. The American Cancer Society is stressing the importance of all three steps. The mammogram has become a great tool to detect breast cancer when it is too small, to be felt. Scientific studies show that early detection of breast cancer through mammography can not only better one's Chances of survival but it can also result in less extensive surgery for the patient. The annual April educational and Crusade is held nationwide. Over the years, the Am erlcan Cancer Society has stressed different aspects of cancer detection and prevention. The American Cancer Society, after discovering the need, encouraged American women to have Pap smear tests. These have drastically reduced the amount of cancer fund-raisi- ng (Continued on Page 2) The bids will be opened on May 7 at 4.O0 pjn. in the CountyCommU-slo- n Chambers at the Courthouse in Beaver. If the bids are higher than anticipated, the pool can be scaled down to fit toe city's $87,500 commitment. The inflatable structure would be the first thine to to. Counting the United Way Pledge, Railroad Pledge and Jim Minor compledge, over $50,000 has been mitted. The city can do some labor towards the commitment but until the bids are opened and the cost of pipes and supplies figured the exact amount Is unknown. The tickets are on sale for the 8 foot by 8 foot Mini -- Barn Storage Shed. They can be purchased at Milford Valley Hardware, Beaver COUNTY NEWS or any pool fund raising committee member. They are $3X0 each, 2 for $5.00 or 4 for $10X0. The Milford High School students have planned their yard -- work, house y. cleaning project for The classes will be doing the ng Mid-Ma- work and donating the money raised to the pool. The exact details will be released at a later date. Anyone with a good fund-raisi- ng Idea should call either Sally Rose or Ramona Smith. Although a good effort has been made, we still have a long way to go. ffeEsf or vmim Sir council know what they prefer. The second hearing, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. is on the narrowing of Lattely Street (between 100 and 200 West from Center Street to 200 North). Although a dedicated Milford City Street, it is used and maintained as an alley. The street Is littered with junk cars and debris. The council wants Input on whether to narrow to the regular width or whether to leave as It Is. If narrowed the property would be deeded to the affected property owner's. One way or the other, the area has got to be cleaned up as it has become an eyesore in the community. All affected property owner's should be at the hearing to .voice their opinions Both hearings will be at the Milford City office. ject. fundraisers for the project. Larry Barnes, who managed the Milford Pool for the past few years, reported that although a proposal has been made on repairing the old pool In his opinion it is irrepalrable. He explained that the pool has been fixed --up In the past and that it is now falling apart. "When the pool were no was constructed, there health or safety codes for guidelines," stated Barnes, "now all the state codes would have to be met." Pledge sheets must be filled out now. The City Council has to have an estimation of how much can be raised through donations before the budget can be completed. The deadline for submitting pledges is May 1, to allow the city officials time to prepare the budget. All money not raised through donations will be assessed, one time only, to property owner's. By law the assessments have to be figured into the budget, can continue until but the project Is complete. You can fill out a pledge sheet, mall It to the Milford City Office then make payments. The total amount of your donation does not have to be paid at one time. The amount of money you donate through the city office may be deducted from your assessment, or if you donate $100 or more you can have your name engraved on a plaque. South Milford residents also need to fill out pledge sheets and start fund-raisi- 1 making regular donations to the pro- The fund raising committee for the Milford Pool met in their regular meeting to discuss the upcoming John Alton Webster, 18, a senior at Beaver High School has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. noSen. Orrin Hatch, minated Webster in January based on his willingness to serve his country and his outstanding scholastic record. He's first in his class. "John Is one of 54 nominees to the four UJS. service acadmles who will get the chance to attend the military school," said Hatch. "It is a great honor and privilege for yotrto receive this appointment and I am sure that many years of hard work and personal discipline have enabled you to achieve the leadership, physical, and scholastic qualities which led to your selection by the academy," concluded Hatch. John Is a 4.0 (GPA) student who has excelled academically in school, has given service to his community and church and has achieved goals, athletically. He has received a number of awards, among which are the Danforth's "I Dare You" award, Dental Gulf Oil Energy award, Association award, recipient of a Gold Medal at the Utah Academic Decathalon, and has been named Top 30HN WEBSTER Geometry Student, and Outstanding History and ComputerStudent. John is an Eagle Scout and has held positions of leadership in his church. He is a person In the many activities in which he has been involved. He is the son of George and Gall Webster of Beaver. well-round- ed incrsuillG hires fftroG to maintain parks The Council went into executive session to discuss the applications for maintenance of the park and cemetery. Mayor Truman will contact the applicants who werf. chosen for employment and discuss salary and hours, etc. Don Breinholt made a motion to MarshallHollingsheadtomaln-tal- n the Cemetery, Tom Mathews to maintain the park and Sharon Myers to water the park and cemetery. CraigDavie second, motion passed. Duke Hollingshead abstain- hire ed from the voting because his family was involved. A pre -- construction conference will be held as soon as possible. Five County Association of Government, State CDBG Architect, and contractor are required to attend. Donations for the park have been received. $2,000, from Mt. Bell, $200 from First Interstate Bank, $500 from the betterment club, Bearer County has pledged $3,000. Utah Power and Light will not be furnishing the labor as was previously planned. The Beautlflcation Campaign will begin April 20, 1987. The Council encourages everyone to clean up and beautify. The Town property should be cleaned as an Incentive to the other property owners. Kevin Carter can pick up trash of those who need help if he is notified. A meeting will be held on April 23, 1987. It is spsonsored by the Desert Research Institute, concerThe ning the Nevada Test Site. meeting will be held at the school. The flow meter at the sewer lagoons Is broke. A representative from U.S. Systems will be here this week to try to fix It. Coun-cllme- n, Two more chairs were purchased from State Surplus property. Also a compressor was purchased for the fire district. The clerk was Instructed to write a letter to the County Commission and to the sheriff to request that they furnish a hand held radio to be used by Kevin Carter in his police work. Don Brienholt presented his plans for the water lines that need to be put in before the roads are paved. These new lines will be a big Improvement to the water system. Now that the weather is better the roads should be prepared for the oiling project this summer. 400 West will need to be chipped to save the road. That is first priority. A discussion was held concerning changing the required building lot size from 12 acre to 14 acre. The matter was tabled until the zoning commission can study the matter further. A public hearing should be held to see how property owners in the Town feel. The County has been contacted several times about cleaningthe dump. It has not been done yet. Duke Hollingshead and Mayor Truman will continue to try to get the County to clean the dump. SPRING IS HERE! We the beautlflcation committee do hereby invite every able bodied person in Minersvtlle Town to join the community Improvement gram. Let's pro- get off to a good start. We want everybody to pitch in. We have seethe week of April 27th thru May 2nd to get started with our cleanup campaign. Make your yard and surrounding areas the cleanest and most attractive that you can. |
