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Show THE BEAVER PRESS Cow-Ca- lf Management Program Set s r 5 Continued Utah. It was founded cow-ca- Bridger and his partner Louis Vasquez. Vasquez executed a bill of sale and acknowledged receipt of $4,000. Later another $4,000 was received by Bridger and Vasquez thus making the fort the property of the Mormons. Later still said property turned out to be a "trouble spot" for all persons involved. The Mormons proceeded to erect some buildings and a heavy wall of cobblestone masonry, about 100 feet square and 14 feet high. They were in possession of the fort from the time of purchase until 1857. It became, a station on the new Brigham Young Express and Mail Line to the Missouri River. It is claimed that with the coming of the Mormon Pioneers and the discovery of gold in California that 350,000 people were to pass this frontier fort during the covered wagon days. In this year of 1857, when word came that Commander Alber Sidney Johnston was on his way to Utah with an Army to subdue the "Rebellious Mormons", it set the saints to flight in order to by the authorities of the L.D.S. Church in 1853 and was erected about twelve miles south of Fort Bridg-eTo begin with, it was an experiment farm to raise grain for the immigrants. It saved freighting from the Salt Lake Valley. From the very start the farm proved to be a real success. The settlement's first leader was Orson Hyde. Later he was joined by John Nebeker who brought with him a dozen fa nilies and a company with Captain Isaac r. Bullock in charge. The stockade was built with high upright logs. Their first crop of wheat was harvested in 1854. It became a famous supply post where travelers could get fresh supplies. It was also a haven of rest to the immigrants on their long journey to Utah over the Old Mormon Trail. Fort Supply experienced some real hardships, including Indian troubles. However, it was prospering and doing well when orders came from church authorities demanding the abandonment and the burning of the fort. This because of the advancing Johnston's Army. Fort Supply was never again At present only traces of the old fort are left in the shapes of stumps, sticking from the ground, marking the outline of the original fort. Fort Bridger Oid Fort Bridger, now a dedicated hisioriai landmark and museum was established in 1843, by James Bridger. It once played a epic in the history of the church, of Utah and Wyoming. The first time Jim Bridger ever met the Mormons was on June 18, 1848, when he met Brigham Young and his company on the Big Sandy River. It was here Bridger discouraged he tired .and weary saints $1,000 for a bushel ot corn produced in the Salt Lake Valley. At that time Bridger's life was going along very well, prospering, enjoying his work and making many new friends. His supply was of great worth in theis new wild country. There were many western immigrants who had more money than supplies by the time they reached Fort Bvidger. Jim found that trading with the Indians was also a In 1890, the military Department. Summer Jobs Available With Forest Service left Fort Wyoming Historial Landmarks Commission bought part of the property. In June, 1928, they accepted the rest as a donation. After four years time a museum was opened in the old Carter Store. On June 25, 1933 Old Fort Bridger was dedicated as a Wyoming Historical Landmark anc) Mseum. History tells us that for years Bridger tried to get the government to pay him for his land, but without success. However, in 889, after the famous old plainsman had passed away, William C. Endicott, Secretary of War, made arrangements for Bridgers heirs be paid $6,000 for the improvements on Fort In 1855, Brigham Young felt the need of acquiring the fort as a supply base for the many immigrating saints. Within two years after the settlement of Fort Supply, arrangements were made and on August 3 the church purchased the fort from James 1 Fire Insurance Rates Reduced The regrading of the fire protection facilities of Beaver has now been completed. The grading resulted in Protection Class 7 (3410 points deficiency) compared to the previous Class 8 (3808 points deficiency). The effective date of this improvement in Protection Class is March 1,1977. It is very difficult to advise what the approximate change in insurance rates would be for various classes of properties. This is primarily due to the adoption of a new Fire Class Rate Manual and Commercial Fire Rating Schedule by this office on September 1, on an 1976. These schedules are being adopted nationwide, individual state basis. The Fire Class Rate Manual is for the class rating of small mercantile and service occupancies, involving buildings that are 5XX) sq. ft. or less in area and not over two stories in height. The Commercial Fire Rating Schedule is applied to rate all other commercial properties. At the present, time, the commercial buildings in Beaver are rated under our old Mercantile Schedule. With this change in protection class, the buildings will either be eligible for Class Rating, or for the larger properties, rating under the Commercial Fire Rating Schedule. Since these new schedules were geared for no overall change in the rate levels, the effect of the conversion should be minimal. Insurance companies and agents are familiar with these changes and should be able to answer any questions. On a very general basis, we can state that this protection class change represents the following approximate average rate reduction: 19 Larger Mercantile Properties 17 Smaller Mercantile Properties - Masonry (joisted) 10 Smaller Mercantile Properties Wood Frame Residential Properties (Homeowners and Dwelling 8 Policies) For your information we are enclosing two revised copies of the Beaver water system map. Two copies of the fire flow tests, made faring the recent grading, were forwarded to you on October 18, 1976 by Mr. Jerry Foster. We are enclosing a grading summary reflecting item by item, deficiencies for each feature. The list of recommendations for Beaver is also enclosed. These recommendations are based on conditions found during our recent survey ot your community ano are intended for use as a general guide when future improvements in fire protection facilities are contemplated. Ticase call on us should you have any questions pertaining to the a conference be desired, we will be grading results and should in our office at a time convenient to all to schedule a -- parties. This program is sponsored by the Utah State University Extension Service and Animal Science Bridger. The Post Sutler, Judge William A. Carter, remained at the post and continued in business. Eventually, he bought the land and buildings from the government. After his death, the piofuable business. lurpy attend. meeting Yours very truly, W.D. Feeney, Manager Insurance Services Office of Utah ' The Forest Service is accepting applications for temporary and seasonal employment until February 15, 1977, according to Ted Ransom, Personnel Director for the Intermountain Region. Special application forms are available at any Forest Service office in the Region. Applicants may apply to only one Region of the Forest Service or one Research Experiment Station. Applications must be sent directly to the appropriate Regional Office or Research Station, not to the Washington Office of the Forest Service. Anyone wishing to work on a National Forest in Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho, or western Wyoming should send an application-indicating preference for two Forests-t- o the Regional Office, 324 - 25th Street, Ogden. Utah 84401. As in the rw.t, applicants will be hired on a merit basis, according to previous work experience and educational attainments. Those who have previously worked for the Forest Service would have priority over those seeking jobs for the first time. Most appointments will be limited to students majoring in the field of forestry, engineering, or related sciences, or to applicants with appropriate experience. All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time they report for duty and must be capable of performing arduous work. "Opportunities for new summer employment are very limited," said Mr. Ransom. "Far more applications are received than there are jobs available." Appliants for all Forest Service programs will be given equal consideration without regard to race, color, sex, creed or national origin. Get Tax Help At Cedar City, Dixie Offices The District Director of Internal Revnue Service for Utah, Roland V. Wise, reminded taxpayers in Cedar City and St. George areas that walk-i- n tax assistance and information are provided during the current filing period, January 3 to April 15. The Cedar City Office will be open on the following Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; January 3, 17, 31; February 14, 28; March 14, 28; and April 11; and on Friday, April 15. The Cedar City Office is located in the Federal Building, 82 North 100 East. In St. George, assistance will be provided in the basement of the United States Post Office (Outside west entrance) on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Mondays, January 10, 24, February 7; Tuesday, February 22; Mondays. March 7, 21, and April 4. Mr. Wise also announced that in taxpayers living anywhere Utah may receive telephone assistance for tax information by dialing, on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. toll-fre- - pre- paring to revise regulations for grazing livesU'ck on National Forest System lands. The revision is necessary to make the regulations consistent with the requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Individuals and organizations desiring to submit written views and suggestions as to the proposed content of the rules in these categories should dinxt them to: Director of Range Management, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 2417, Washington, D.C. 20013 before January 28, 1977. All comments submitted will be available for examination in Room 610, 1621 N. Kent Street, Arlington, Va., during regular business lf 4. Results from using implants and rumensin. This meeting is for all interested in the Southwest area of the state. All interested are invited to prepare their defenses. These frightened people gathered up every valuable and portable thing except a few vegetables in the ground. Wagons and pack horses were loaded for all their strength. So fearful were they of the United States Army and what they might do, they set fire to their homes. When everything was reduced to ashes, they turned their faces toward their Utah and kept going. It was none other than Jim Bridger himself who piloted the Army to the fort. The post was then leased to the U.S. Army. A lease was drawn up between the Army, James Bridger and Louis Vasquez. Within two years, the fort became a military reservation, by order of the President of the United States. Bridger was ousted. Enraged, he called it a violation of sacred treaty. The government would not recognize the claim of the church. hair-raisin- g of Agriculture, is 17-2- A Utah- - Wyoming Story Fort Supply In September of 1937, a large granite marker was erecied and dedicated permanently marking a vacant piece of land where once stood old Fort Supply, a temporary Mormon settlement between Willow Creek and Smith's Fork of the Green River, which at that time was in Green River County, Proposed Changes The Forest Service, U.S. Dr. Steve Armbruster, Animal Scientist from Oklahoma State University will spend a week in Utah from January He will present a program at the Public Library in Cedar City on January 21st at 1:00 p.m. reports Grant Esplin, Extension Area Livestock Specialist. At this school Dr. Armbruster will emphasize management for optimum production and will include the following: 1. Nutrition and management for optimum reproduction. 2. Calving management. 3. Cow size and milk production as related to nutritional needs. With Mar 11 Southern Utah Cattlemen Enjoy Trip In Texas USFS Notes Southern Utah some accompanied cattlemen, by their wives, attended a tour to feedlots, ranches, a beef packing plant and a sugar factory in the Tex- as area last week. The tour was planned and directed by Grant Esplin, Area Livestock Specialist of Beaver, with the help of the Livestock Specialist from Amaril-land the County Agent from Hereford. On Thursday morning one of the largest and most modern beef packing plants in the world was visited near Amarillo. This was the Iowa Beef Packing Company Plant which kills 4,000 steers and heifers per day and employs 1,800 workers. Much of this beef is cut into primal cuts, boxed and sold as boxed beef. A Ryovac process is used which consists of putting the primal cuts into plastic bags and removing the air from the bags. This increases the shelf life of the beef to 32 days. The next stop was at the Harrel Ranch near Canyon, Texas where Ed Harrel explained his range improvement program. Mr. Harrel w as running 800 to 1,000 cows but because of drought and shortage of feed cut the herd to 500 cows and developed a rotation grazing program and put in 25 miles cf pipeline to increase watering places for the cattle. His range has improved to the point where he feels he can start increasing the herd again and o hours. Under these regulatons, over three million livestock graze annually on over 105 million acres of National Forest Sytem lands. To insure that the public has an opportunity to participate in all stages of development of the proposed rules, an advance notice of the proposed rulemaking was published in the Federal Register Dec. 27. Additional opportunity for public comment is planned when the actual proposed ruleis published in the making Federal Register at a later date. The categories which the proposed rule changes will cover are: authorities and definitions; management of the range environment; issuance and reissuance of grazing permits; rangeUnd betterment funds; and grazing advisory boards. Rulemaking covering miing fees and management of certain wild horses and burros is being handled individually. Other notices will invite comment and participate in rules on these two Accidents A Problem accidents at grade crossings continue to be a Automobile-trai- n major problem for railroads and communities alike. Fortunately, has the Federal Government taken steps this past year to strengthen its commitment to crossing safety. Under the Federal-Ai- d Highway Act of 1976, Federal money is now authorized 'and specifically earmarked for financing crossing safety projects on all public streets and roads-n- ot just those on the Federal aid highway system. With money and machinery available for correcting dangerous grade crossing situations, community officials should art quickly to identify problem grade crossings in their area and take immediate action to make the corssings safe for everyone concerned. Lions Plan Mid-Wint- er Conference The Lions ot Utah are making plans for their Annual Conference to be held in Salt Liske City, January 14 and 15, 1977. Headquarters for this years conference will be at the Rodeway Inn. 154 West Sixth South. A banquet at the Terrace Ball Room, 464 South Main Street, at 7 p.m. Saturday evening, January 15 will climax the conference. Plans call for an attendance of between 1300 and 1400 Lions and r their partners. Lloyd Morgan, Third of Lions Internationa! will represent the international organization as speaker at the banquet. Mr. Morgan's home is in Market Grove, Lower Hurt, 1 New Zealand. He will be accomH panied to Utah by Mrs. Morgan. Our new- Governor of Utah, Scott M. Matheson and Mrs. Matheson are scheduled to make an appearance at the banquet. The governor will make some welcoming remarks. Also, Mayor Ted L. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson have accepted an invitation to attend and the mayor w ill officially greet those attending. The Utah Lions Charities Foundation annually presents its Humanitarian Award to a worthy citizen of our state. This presentation is to be made at the Saturday night dinner. Saturday, January 15, at noon two events will take place at the Rodeway Inn. A luncheon meeting for all Lion members will consist of committee reports and nominations of candidates for the office of district governor in the four districts of Utah. The elections will be held next spring in Logan, Utah at the State Convention. The oilier event at noon on the fifteenth, is a reception for Mrs. Ngaire Patricia Morgan, wife of the Third Lloyd Morgan. All wives of Lions are invited to attend. Mrs. Lloyd Winward of Vernal, Utah is Chairman of this reception. The Utah Lions Conferences have been outstanding in the past and have become one of the outstanding meetings in all of Lions International. Lion members arid their wives from all parts of the slate are expected to attend. All arrangemetits for this convention are being directed by the Ronald K. General Chairman, Jnnes of Riverton. Utah. i. t. I -- .il V fir I I IA & Used Now On Sale! Contact: Marie Marshall Jean Carter Pan-Tec- h Joan Eyre or The Beaver Press Office herd. FmHA To Guarantee Private Loans Those attending were: Blake Smith, Clark Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Garth Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchings, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Paice, Grant Esplin, Dick Beaver; Wayne Smith, Leigh, Wendell Jones, Cedar City; Slayton Aikin, Kelton Haf-en- , Erie Snow, St. George; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reeves, Hurricane; Fenton Bowler, Veyo; Byron Allred, Ray Noyes, Bob Nelson, J.B. Crane and Terrel Nelson, Salina. build, improve, repair, or rehabilitate houses and related facilities, and to provide adequate water and waste disposal systems. Guaranteed loans will be made only to applicants with moderate income, defined by FmHA as adjusted gross income of less than $15,600 per year for residents of Utah, and not eligible for FmHA subsidized rural housing The Farmers Home Administration has begun a program through which it will guarantee rural housing loans made by commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other private lenders, Michael L. Tebbs, FmHA county supervisor for Beaver County announced. FmHA, the rural credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of these loans. Guaranteed housing loans will be available for moderate income borrowers who cannot get housing mortgage credit without a guarantee. Applicants who cannot qualify for guaranteed loans mav apply for loans made bv FmHA. At present, the USDA agency will offer loan guarantees only under its single family housing loan program. FmHA will continue to make single family housing loans with its own funds. It will also continue to make but not guarantee loans for rural rental housing, farm labor housing, housing site devek pment, and other purposes. Single family housing loans in open country, towns of up to 10,000 populations, and of certain designated towns between 10,000 and 20.000 population. They finance modest but adequate housing and related facilities, Tebbs explained. Loans may be used to buy, Gerald D. Fasbender, Officer in Charge of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for Utah, advised that the Alien Address Report Program for 1977 has been under way for almost two weeks. From the number of reports received in past years during the first two weeks of the program, it appears that many aliens wait until the last minute to make their reports. To avoid possible serious penalties for willful failure to report their address as prescribed by law, Mr. Fasbender suggests that all aliens report their address as soon as possible to insure that they meet the January 31 deadline. Fotms for reporting their address may be obtained at any Post Office or at the Immigration Offke. "The secret of happiness is curiosity." Norman Douglas January loans. Low income applicants may be eligible for subsidized rural housing loans made by FmHA. Loans to be guaranteed are limited to 97 percent of the market value of homes and sites for the first $25,000 and 95 percent of the loan in excess of $25,000. The borrower must have equity from his own resources, in the form of cash or land for the down payment, noted Tebbs. The top limit for a guaranteed rural housing loan to a resident of Utah is $33,000. The maximum repayment period is 33 years. Tebbs also reported that FmHA regulations provide lenders who obtain guarantees for rural housing loans options for selling, assigning, or selling participa-- ' tions in the guaranteed parts of these loiins. FmllA regulaticns require that the lender making a guaranteed rural housing loan be a local lender-locat- ed in or doing business in the area where the house is located. To apply for an FmHA guaranteed rural housing loan, contact your lender. local & Entire Stock I MEN'S MEN'S Shirts Import Reg. to $75 $45 Blouses & Knit Tops r, Shew f J'( I i jP J fpt$0 CT1 f" 438-556- 0 i? 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Reg. to 4.98 1 Table Assorted Fabric - 99c Yd REDUCED V I fne Table 5 1 FABRIC SPECIALS Rack MEN'S 1 25 Sunday School MEN'S V I ' RACK BUTTE KNITS Nocona Boots 1 1 Pant Suits Mid-Ye- .; i A Dresses 17&18 14 & 15, wauaumrnm REDUCED Mid-Wint- Ih. " COOK BOOKS V i t'i w cows again. He says he is now selling as much beef from the 500 head as previously due to the increased production of the herd. They then visited two large feedlots of 35,000 and 40,000 head capacity each. The Lone Star Feedlot managed by Lee Hicks, who hosted the group, answered many questions. They had a high percentage of heifers on feed. The Randall County Feedlot with 50,000 head capacity was visited next followed by the Experiment Station where they saw tne bulls at the bull testing station and heard of the research being conducted there. On Friday, the first stop was at the Southwest Feed Yard, at Hereford, with a capacity of 42,000 head, followed by a tour of the Holly Sugar Company. The final ranch visited was the Cronkrite Hereford Ranch near Hereford, a 300 head purebred I tpgraptgawiiij BE Minersville Relief Society 700 or 800 Aliens Should Report Address Auto-Trai- n items. plans to get back to e Twenty-thre- 13, 1977 Thuisuay January 1 Assorted Goods ?ff Jackets Pants Tops Stvimweai |