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Show 1984 Events in Beaver County in 1994 seem almost making it difficult to place thero in their order of importance. But still, 1934 may stand out In history as a point of beginning as important as the settling of Beaver, the discovery of the Lincoln Mine near Minersville, the Horn Silver at Old Frisco, or the coming of the railroad. It could be as important to the economic future of Beaver County as mining, railroading, and agriculture have In the past. But like mining, railroad, and agriculture, they didn't come about overnight. Ceothermal porspectiv do certainly takes Beaver County into anther important phise of geothermal development. And while Mt. Holly has been around since the early seventies, the change in ownership in 1384, and plans for expansion may very well make it a significant ski and resort area, that can have long lasting benefits. Last spring's f'.oods came Last spring just as expected. Mayl with more water and more force anti-climat- Class wasnt discovered ning of been a cold winter, of that there is no doubt. Put there have been colder, and even more snow. Athletics of course are always worthy of headlines, and Beaver County had its share of successes. The BHS track team took first in and the State Class won the state drill team title, while the Beavers were second in State BEAVER o Published at Milford, Utah 84751 Y I PUB. ITT MlNIVH1lJ &0473-400- J 0 Mr. Powell is planning on reopening John's Apparel after Jan. 1, 1985, if contracts are available. Mr. Baker invited Mr. Powell to come to the City Council during January. Mayor Christiansen discussed with the City Council possible additional real estate acquisitions for the hospital expansion, and reported that there are numerous planning and zoning problems that need to be solved. He laid out three possible solutions to the problems and these were discussed at length. The contract between Brower and Associates, Beaver City's architect for the hospital expansion, was reviewed at length by the City Council. Mayor Christiansen authorized to sign the contract between Brower and Associates and Beaver City for architectural service for the geriatric wing for the Beaver Valley Hospital. Mr. Dick DeArmitt, Mr. Jeff Gust in and Mr. Danny White, representing Beaver Youth Basketball, met with the City Council to discuss Bantam Basketball in Beaver. Mr. Gustin stated that the Bantam Basketball program had been dropped by the National Guard and they are trying to develop a yiung girl's and boy's basketball tournament. Beaver City donated $100.00 to the Beaver Youth Basketball Program. Dr. Charles Yardley met with the City Council to discuss building of a dog pound and taking care of Beaver City's impounded He also encouraged the dogs. city to sponsor a vaccination clinic in the community. Mayor Christiansen read to the City Council the following applications for the position of Water -master: Mr. Von Gillies, Mr. William R. Greer and Mr. Jay Gillies. Mr. Greer was present at the City Council at this time and a short interview was held. The City Council held adiscussion on starting salary for the position of Water master and the matter was tabled for later in the evening. Mr. Mike Smith and Mr. Roger Rasmussen met withtheCity Council to request that Beaver City Tic GutlNVILLt JV C '- -: r 1 f The final shoe has dropped, as the City enabling ordinance, adopting a complete new set of ordinance is printed in this issue. iit the Commission race pro-- the most excitement when and Sherwood battled to finish with only six points se-- ! itmg thern. That grip closed to after the recount, S' her wood hanging on for the highlighted the annual county rations with Queen Cheryl and Grand Marshall Howard .'or reigning over the four da..s : ' ' : f 'ctivities. ttere it is - 1984 in Some headlines will be Midlines in the future and maybe a lasting and long term ef-- : ' on Beaver County. " t per-j;rtiv- e. JAMJAR PRICE 'i 3, 1985-Vol- ume 85-- No. trol. d. - OUTSTANDING DECORATION: Year after year the home of Mayer and Mrs. Robert Christiansen of Beaver has one of the most outstanding decorations plow the road north of the Country Inn and that the road be improved to make it passable during the winter. Mr. Rasmussen also requested that the holes be patched in front of the Country Inn. Mr. Mike Riley, Mr. Joe Bren-nan- d and Mr. David White met with the City Council to discuss the new Dog Ordinance. Mr. Riley presented a petition to the City Council which reads as follows: Dear Mr. Mayor: The undersigned citizens of Beaver City do object to the wording and intent of the new Dog Ordinance which is being advertised for acceptance by the City Council. We feel the Council has gone too far in their efforts to control the dogs in Beaver City. In particular the following points we object to: 1. The rate schedule for licenses both for single and multiple dogs is too high. Many have used the word ridiculous! 2. It is highly unusual for the City to suggest a kennel as an incentive to reduce the license fee. We feel the license fee should not be based on whether or not the owner has a kennel. to the "Leash 3. We object Law." We do believe some of the dogs in the City have been running loose too much recently, but The beautiful home is lavishly in the county, decorated, and gains wide exposure to travlers on 1. restricting dogs to a leash outside of the property is too restrictive. We believe the owners have a right to have their dogs with them in a controlled manner. There is a great difference between a roaming dog and one which is under control As an example your new ordinance would eliminate any youngster from taking their dog with them to their friends home or it's on a wherever else unless leash. Have you ever ridden a bike with a leashed dog attached? We do not believe our little community has gotten to the point that we cannot enjoy still a few of the joys in life that are not available in the large communities. Beaver City is still a rural, farming community and does not need the laws necessary in high populated areas. 4. Your proposed ordinance would require a dog pound, dog catcher, and maybe someone to This we object run the pound. to because of the expected cost, per year. probably $20,000-30,00- 0 It seems that Beaver City has hauled this situation for the last 125 years without a dog staff, and now you cannot solve the problem without hiring another employee. We feel our Metro Police people could - Probably the most controversial section is the one defining "at large" dogs. For probably 90 percent of the local dogs, this is nothing more or less than a leash law. The total dog section of the new ordinances Is published in this how it affects your parissue ticular situation will differ depending on whether you allowed your dogs to be at large during the day or kept them fenced or in the house. But if they've had even a minimal run they must be fenced or on a leash, if they are not In direct voice or hand control of the owner or a member of their family. 6SJBSSf8sl take this responsibility along with the present city employees we have. This job of dog catcher after the first of the month should not be very time consuming. We do not like to criticize our City Fathers. We do appreciate the time you spend for the City and hope that our comments will prompt you to reconsider the dog ordinance as it is now written." The petition was signed by 59 individuals. After a lengthy discussion on the Dog Ordinance and the dog problem, Mr. Riley requested he able to try and remedy the problem by informing the public through the media and try and draft a sample ordinance for review of the City Council. It was the consesus of the City Council that the Council would review any draft ordinance submitted by Mr. Riley or any other individual. Beaver City approved applications for a leer license from (Continued on Page 2) - -- 0 The new ordinance also drops the provision requiring cats to be liIt also does not define censed. whether two or more dogs in the same household, with different owners requires a kennel license. We advise you to read it thoroughly, the City Council meets next 1 e . S r;o h e . .'! 'hat log con-- They wish to thank everyone who decorated, as well as Milford City the United Way and Milford Business Association for their donations to the Christmas Candy fund. An indication of just how tough the judging was Is the tie for first in the residential contest. The awarded a first place to the Ron Brinkman home, as well as to the Dick Mayers. Second went to Gene Mayer and John Carter placed third. Mike Schow took first place for the best tree, and the business winners were: first, BeaverCounty News; second, Utah Vovtsr and Light; and third, Milford Medical. Honorable mention in the residential were: Ouoianding, lMar Morris, Nolan Davis and Norman Davis. Others listed were: Sidonla Whiting, Mitch Baxter, BobMartin, Mitch Fisher, Wayne Hnrdy, I.U- - ide iuate, f The staieni-i- t e' marie that trie Mi. for i o 'ri'-tltatue is deri'l-ri- ' it is enforced. 'Ae disagree -- n i that ordinances should not (r parsed. unless there is intent to enforce them to the letter of the law. To do otherwise is discriminating against those of us who try to otey the law, while ignoring those who have no tntenti'-of the law. We ask both city councils to examine their conscience. Do you intend to enforce the laws for everyor do you hope to relieve body the acute problem by Monday. That's thetimetoexprss your support or disapproval. -- 0 And regardless of what you believe to be law, under the old ordinances, it may not be the same don't now. So if you are cited be surprised. --0 voluntary-complianc- by law abiding citi-zne- - Jew license plates on sale locally The Beave. County Clerk and Beaver County Assessor will again make license plates available in Milford and Minersville during January and February. They will be in the basement of the Milford Library on January 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., January 22, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and January 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; February 5th from 10.00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and February 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will be in Minersville from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 on January 22 and February 19. License plates are available at the Beaver County Courthouse on all other days during regular working hours. weather inforThe following mation is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weather Station. .04 16 36 Dec. 18 .24 22 32 Dec. 19 9 .33 32 Dec. 20 7 0 25 Dec. 21 0 16 12 Dec. 22 15 0 13 Dec. 23 0 12 23 Dec. 24 0 13 12 Dec. 25 1 0 35 Dec. 26 .06 25 35 Dec. 27 Precipitaion last year to date was 2.89 inches. This year to date 3.06 inches. -- -- -- -- -- -- - HAPPY - Q 19B5 Beaver City's new dog ordinance even more restrictive than Mil s' Business: Milford City Office, SMR Builders, Crisp Foodtown and Hairpin. Honorable mention tree: Cliff Cook, Glen Asay, and Ted Seifers. The Lady Lions thank everyone for tlieir participation and urge others to join the annual decorating contest next year. Sheila's If if fv 1 ri Uv r TIED FOR TOPS: The Dick' Mayer home tied with the Ron Brinkman home for first in residential. Largely due to the talents of Phyllis and the Mayer at kids. Phyllis took third with her decorations s? If the latter is so then you are doing a disservice to the good citizens of your community. -- 0 5 Wynn Hudspah, Charlie Holm, La Var Davis, Harlan Thomas, Dean Thomas, Wayne McCulley, Don Wlllden, Les Whitney, Mark Nelson and Rick Rose. i, th.it But v Another change in the dog ordinance is the requirement that rabies shots be given everv two years. State law allows either two or three year shots. Milford has in the past required rabies shots every three years. While this is fairly insignificant, it adds both cost and inconvenience to owning a dog. -- 0 for iifreei to ''r iir ic.c -- will have to be amended, and was not the intention of the Council. But it points up the fact that adopting a full set of ordinances without line for line scrutiny, and comparison with the old ordinances, can cause many problems requiring amendments. Because the ordinances have been adopted as a whole, there are sure to be many more of these discrepancies, which since few -even on the Council have studied them thoroughly - will probably not be brought to the attention of either the local citizens or the City Council until after someone is brought to court for breaking a law they didn't even know existed. We agreed with updating of the city ordinances -- - but only after adequate study by a citizens committee. A single word can change an ordinance from one that is acceptable by community standards to one that is not acceptable. It's our belief (without having read all the new ordinances) that it may take years before all the kinks are worked out to fit -- 0 ! ordirianc-lenforct-d- . or more. City Manager Raines admits this is an oversite and Mil-for- ii'err..it if-- r There - ffiiei sssh Ion firauj , nii.'iv people --0 requires a $50.00 kennel license for owners of two dogs 1 'i1er fire. , presents One SM r it c or s ance which Is Mt to he the most controversial. But it Indicates ti fears ye ol' Ed has been expressing since the first talk over two years ago, of adopting the mode! ordinances written by the Utah League of Cities and Towns. For instance, there are three major changes, two of which we don't believe the city fathers were even aware of. Fair owe s, his fori1 The Along with it Is the dog ordin- 7, Fie aver County si 1 Western heaver County Ion District failed it the i, hut Beaver passed a $700- -' ''Ond election to build a new itrics wing on the hea.er ey Hospital. 1079-107- f$ i for first in Milford lighting contest It was tough, real tough, and the competition was great this year, the Milford Lady Lions said, after judging the Christmas lights and decorations. judges Lr Q6103, if it A ADAMtVtLLK - i Mil-for- A, W T ' 't a a theblgpursesintheCounty. There were other things of significance like SMR purchasing Jeff. Merc for their Annex and taking Jefferson's off of Milford's Main Street for the first time in over 60 years. Murdocks sold to Robin Hood Market, and the opening of the Station Restaurant, and several new restaurants in Beaver. d gained the Quality Market, which will open later this month, It's V the tug ne 'sldirg, i.vlud-- s Ben Franklin. The two ne tional buildings aiso were "ed with sc(v.l this fall. basketball. Horse racing made the big time with races nearly every other week at the Beaver track. But It was Jackeroo winning the George Marshall Stakes and a purse of $15,350 in the $27,910 race that will he remembered as the begin- nificant. plant definitely makes Beaver County a legitimate producer of geothermal electricity. And while Mother Earth Industries did not succeed in electrical production at the Sulphurdale geothermal, the new mushroom farm about to be completed by Delano Development with the use of geothermal heat, A But maybe the most significant Individual sports effort was by Kelly Smith, who helped the BYtJ Cougars to an undefeated football season, scored two touchdowns in the Holiday Bowl, and likely was a significant factor In BYU's No. 1 national ranking, which will undoubtedly hold up in Utah, if not with the national sportswrlters. than In 1983. But with the preparations by state and county crews, work by Individuals, and a little lurk, the damage was far less than in 1983, as to seem almost insig- in Beaver County in 1984, but the startup and dedication of the Blun-de- ll Just Between You And He Milford Medical, in the business division, while daughter Heather decorated thw windows of the COUNTY NEWS and took first. |