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Show UTAH PRESS 46? E. SLC, UT 3RD S. 84111 AGGRESSIY mm. CENTER PAILROAD ttSSN MaSiP Florence called the regular meeting to order atl approximately 7:00 p.m. Those in Couivilmen were: attendance Romlne, Sower, Whitney and Kanell, Thomas, ' Attorney Treasurer Kirk, Leadman Whiting, Recorder Kennedy, Russell and Jean Williams representing the Beaver County News, Cliff Cook, Norm Lamb, David Jewett Sales from Western Representative Petroleum and Tasha Bradshaw, Airport Manager. David Jewett representing Western Petroleum presented a packet for Council review to supply aviation and Jet A fuel to the Milford Airport which will be distributed Lake Salt from Chevron Refinery. Mr. Jewett noted several advantages to using Chevron products and mentioned Western Petroleum would aid Milford City in many programs including Jet A Fuel. Tasha i ', Bradshaw reported many com. i 1 t , J. M t. panies had expressed interest with Milford being a fuel stop if Jet A Fuel was available. Mr. Jewett t reported the Jet A Fuel was no different than any other aviation with her the distinction as number , fuel in regards to safety in fact in i one on the list. , , The EXCEL Quality of Customer Service Program originated some v three years ago at First Interstate . Bank of Nevada, where it had been. learned through studies that customers already had begun to , react to the effects of deregulation of the financial services industry. People ' were choosing their primaijrfinanoial iMtitutkm on toe basis of accuracy, convenience, and the level ' of ' service they received. A Surveys showed, too, that it costs five times as much to attract a new customer man it does to retain an existing customer. EXCEL was developed to meet or exceed the standards set by the banking public, thereby helping bom to retain existing customers and to attract new ones. Individual and team awards and were programs recognition developed to show management's commitment to the program. The team parallel to the individual "Best of the Best" uor recognition leads to Five-sta- r Four-sta- r EXCEL awards. Requirements there are nearly the same, but a customer service JILL MAYER proficiency of at least 3.5 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0 is required on five in Jill Mayer won runner-u- p EXCEL level. The Four-sta- r General Scholarship and won EXCEL level may be reached with $100.00 cash award. She plans to a score of 3.0 or better. attend Utah State in the fall on a The Red Rose Program also is full four year scholarship. Jill Is of EXCEL's recognition of the daughter of Jerry and Janice employees whose outstanding Mayer. customer service in a single incident resulted in a letter of commendation from a customer. Such letters may be followed by a a rose and red single congratulatory letter from FIUT Expenditures for all educational President Kleffer. purposes in Utah last year totaled $1,003,882,000, according to an Utah by prepared analysis tax the private Foundation, research organisation. Included in the 1988-8- 9 education total was $1,203,007,000 for local public elementary and secondary schools, $113,509,000 to operate the state school office, the schools (such as the area vocational schools, the skill centers, the deaf and blind schools, along with the other state etc.), By Maria Florence and education programs, $350,685,000 for higher education (the nine state colleges and NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK universities and the State Board of Regents). America is celebrating National The report notes mat apVolunteer Week during the week of proximately 80 percent, or $1,332 April 23 thru 27, 1990. Everyone million, of last year's educational who's a volunteer should stand a expenditures came from state and little taller and feel a little prouder local tax sources. The remaiiuing 20 for the many things they do to! percent, or $338 million, was derived from other sources, such improve the world about mem. You as federal aid, tuition and other may sometimes feel that your efforts are unappreciated and even charges, etc. Education was the major issue unnoticed, but that's really not discussed by the 1990 Utah true, everything that's done is a Legislature which met in January step forward. and February. Total regular apVolunteers, are proud people who unselfishly have moved past propriations for public and higher the all important "I" and have education was raised by $111 worked to improve the quality of million, and an additional $84 e million In special life for others. We have many, sup-- , In ta who our volunteers from was authorized area, piemen many give countless hours of their time surplus funds. Thus, the total into benefit the rest of us. creased funds for education Thanks all of you "Volunteers" provided by the 1990 Utah we appreciate your dedication to Legislature amounted to $175 your chosen projects that benefit million, the largest single one-yeus all! increase in the history of the state. According to the Foundation Mayor , - - . : , Sterling Scholar ar Pay-Othe- r FIUT staff members are within reach of the "Best of the Best" title, but Orlynn will carry Demoractic Party Caucuses On April 30th at 7:00 p.m. Beaver County Democrats will caucus to elect delegates to their county convention to be held on June 2, 1990. These district caucuses are particularly important this year. All county officials will be up for election this fall with the exception commission seat. of one carry-ovAll Democrats are urged to participate in their respective district caucuses. Milford District No. 1 will meet at the Milford Senior Citizen Center - Milford No. 2 at the Milford High School. The Minersville caucus will be held at the home of H.E. Griffiths 390 W. 200 S. In Greenville, Democrats are to gather at the home of Ralph Fordham. Caucuses for Beaver Districts are: No. 1 - the Beaver County Court House and No. 2 - the Beaver Opera House. It is recommended everyone arrive a few minutes early at their meeting places, as all caucuses statewide are coordinated with a over KUED special telecast Channel 7 beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who is uncertain over his or her voting district should phone the Beaver County Clerk at or, if desired, in Milford phone Roy Young ). or Rick Rose er 438-23- (387-246- 7) (387-5088- Winner . some aspect it is safer. Councilman having Whitney recommended Attorney Kaaell look at the information provided by Mr. Jewett. Councilman Thomas motioned to approve the signing of Western Petroleum contract if approved by KanelL Councilman Attorney Whitney seconded the motion, all voted in favor of the motion. Leadman Whiting asked Mr. Jewett the state of repair of the tanks and plumbing at the airport Mr. Jewett stated he had visually inspected the area and thought everything was installed right but the 12,000 gallon tank needed a cradle. the Cliff Cook approached Council concerning a problem with dogs. Mayor Florence stated he knew a problem existed and hoped a remedy will be put into effect soon. Mayor Florence reported on his attendance to a Five County of Government Association meeting. He mentioned the runway rehabiMon grant papers had been processed through Five Counties. had also The association recognized the Milford Wildlife Association as being the most ' . -- it . TO : ,, - v 7 jf."' y. Hay 47-&-1- The third annual training session for market livestock judges will be held May 17 & 18 at Utah State University. will "This year's training highlight, beef and sheep and emphasize market class, judging and fitting and showmanship," said Norris Stenquist, USU Extension livestock specialist. Stanquist said this training will be expanded and open to any interested in judging. Housing and meals will be available on campus. Lunch and dinner on May 17 will be provided as part of the $10 registration fee. For information on the judging training session, call Stanquist at 2 or Scott McKendrick at 750-214750-220- Utah Education is Spending Total of 4,669,682,000 Last Year Community state-operat- Pride one-tim- ed report, current expenditures in the public schools totaled $967 million last year, and accounted for 82 percent of all local school expenditures and 59 percent of total expenditures for ail educational purposes in the state. This was equal to $2,448 per pupil In average dally attendance. Per pupil costs generally are significantly higher rural in the sparsely-populate- d districts than they are lnthe urban districts. Last year, for example, per pupil expenditures varied from a low of $2,153 in the Alpine School District to a high of $5,595 in the Daggett School District Current expenditures in the Beaver School District during the 1988-8- 9 school, year totaled $3,194,232, or $2535 per pupil in average daily attendance. Approximately 63.5 percent of these expenditures went for classroom instruction, 15.2 percent for plant operation and maintenance, 11.2 percent for administration, 3.4 percent for pupil services (including transportation), 2.4 percent for instructional staff services, and 4.2 percent for all other activities. Foundation analysis point out that for the state as a whole, classroom instruction accounted for about 68.4 percent of all current expenditures by local school districts, plant operation and maintenance for 11.4 percent administration for 7.3 percent, pupil services (including transportation) for 5.8 percent, instructional staff services for 4.1 percent and all other for 3.0 per REMEMBER Ladies Golf will get underway every Tuesday A.M. Commencing April 24th Weather permitting. Men & Ladies scrambles will start Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. and will continue cn Sunday throughout the season. Milford Trap Club will hold practice and Fun Shoots every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the trap club. Everyone is invited to participate. For more information call 8 or 387-287- 387-281- Council. Recorder Kennedy was instructed to advertise a special meeting to be held on May 1, 1990 to review applications for the golf course and discuss a tentative The budget for fiscal year 1990-9meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Recorder Kennedy was instructed to advertise for golf course manager in the Beaver County News. As mere was no father business, the meeting adjorned at approximately 9:45 p.m. IShcnfrs) Beaver Sheriffs County Department will hold random roadblocks from May 1 to July 1, checking for driver license and registration. The roadblocks will be held in the evening and early morning hours throughout Beaver County on and State Highways. The Milford 2nd Ward Relief Society will be the host for the Ladies Ecumenical Luncheon and Program to be held on Saturday, May 5, 1990 at noon in the LDS Ward Cultural Hall. All ladies of the Comunity are invited to attend. The Milford Public Library will be closed May 2,3,and 4, 1990 for ULA Convention. . 8 ert riiifcrd active in the State of Utah. Mayor Florence reported on a discussion he had with Sheriff Ken Yardley in regards to the Sheriff Contract. Mayor Florence stated he would attend the County Commission meeting in May to renegotiate the contract with the possibility of Milford hiring a Chief of Police and paying $5,000.00 to the County for dispatch. Mayor Florence presented a tentative lease for the American Honoring Americans Organization. He stated he is not comfortable with the deadline and recommended the lease be sent to Mr. Bill Wagner for review and have the organization report back to the USU Livestock Judging Training 25 DATES with Western Petroleum . ' PRICE Milford City Tentatively Approves Contract A" VP-Ret- AGRICULTUPE PUBLISHED at MILFORD, UTAH 84751 - Thursday, April 26, 1990 First Interstate Bank Honors Milford Employee Three months after First Inof Utah entered into full partnership with the EXCEL ' Quality of Customer Service veteran from Program, a the Southwestern part of the state has reached the top in individual customer service. Orlynn S. Gray, a senior customer service representative at the Milford Office, has achieved T;the required customer - approval and is the first FIUT employee to be named "Best of the Best." Orlynn's climb to the highest point available in individual customer service recognition started the day she passed her first customer "shop" while at work. That preliminary test earned her a $20 cash bonus and a certificate signed by bank President Richard Kleffer The "Best of the Best" laurel came only after she had passed five super shops, April 12 became Recognition Day for Orlynn at the Milford Office, as President-Reta- il Senior Vice Division Manager John Lewis made the trip down from Salt Lake City to preside at the ceremony. A Banking Manager Ron Wunderlich and the other members of the Milford staff provided an appreciative audience. First came a large poster bearing Orlynn's photograph. That went on display at the branch for her and customers to see and recognize. Then came a Sterling silver EXCEL pin, an award certificate, a $50 cash bonus and another certificate, good for a day off with -- 0896-331- 2) VOLUME 90 NO. 17 terstate Bank MINING Union Pacific Employee Club Formerly United Old Timers will hold their monthly Bingo Party on Saturday, APril 28, 1990. 1990 WEEK OF APRIL A Las Vegas man was arrested for driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and booked into jail. He was also cited for Open Driving on Suspended Driver License. An incident of retail theft at Ellen's Video, Beaver, was cleared when the property was recovered and a citation for Misdemeanor Theft issued to a Beaver Woman. A Beaver man was arrested in Milford on DUI charges and booked into Beaver County Jail. A Beaver man is being charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief and one count of Criminal Trespass after an incident in Milford in which two tires were slashed on a Deputy Sheriff's patrol vehicle. Two young men and a juvenile, all from Beaver, were cited with Illegal Possession of Alcohol. Several incidents Involving the knocking down of road signs In the Milford area are under Investigation. A traffic stop following a report of a possible drunk driver resulted in the arrest and citation of four subjects from Salt Lake City. Tow were cited for Supplying Alcohol to Minors and two were cited for Illegal Possession of Alcohol. An incident of Criminal Mischief in which a rock was thrown through a picture window of a Milford residence is being investigated. Nine traffic accidents, all involving property damage, were handled during the week. Response was made to eighteen requests for assistance by citizens. Seven of these calls were to keep me peace and five were to check out suspicious person(s) incidents. Four animal problems were handled. traffic stops were Forty-fou- r made. Of this number, twenty-fou- r drivers were issued citations and twenty warnings were given. 16-2- Volunteer! Be an active part of your community Join the Fire Department or EMT Ambulance SCHOOL CARNIVAL Milford Elementary School will sponsor the annual school carnival Friday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. in the e room. school Cake walk, games, fish pond, concessions, ballons, homemade goodies, and lots of fun will be part of the evening. Chiliburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop will be sold. Tickets may be purchased at the school office beginning Monday, April 30. All activities and food must be purchased with tickets. Come out, have dinner and a fun evening and support your school. All proceeds are used for school equipment and materials. multi-purpos- PRE-SCHOO- L REGISTRATION for next years age children will be held at Shellie Singleton's on May 10, at 11:30 a.m. Anyone Interested in sending their children next year needs to come out or call Shellie at 2018 or Shauna at 2771. A pre-scho- ol Public Service Announcement TREES ON WHEELS Ron Larsen, Area Forester for the Division of State Lands and Forestry announced today that the tree and shrub seedlings will be available for purchase by the public in Cedar City at 585 North Main on May 3rd between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m., and on May 4th, in St. , George at 197 East Tabernacle, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Deciduous and Evergreen tree and shrub seedlings grown at the: Division's Lone Peak Nursery can be purchased on a cash and carry basis. Farmers, ranchers, and others interested in planting a Christmas tree windbreak, plantation, or other conservation planting may purchase both bare root and containerized seedlings for prices ranging from $40 to $65 per 100 plants. This will be the last opportunity to purchase tree and shrub seedlings from the State operated nursery this spring. Since these are conservation seedlings, homeowners should visit their local retail nursery to meet their or namental plant material needs. For more information call your local State Lands and Forestry office in Cedar City, at 586-440- 8. |