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Show The Beaver Press - March 15, 2007 - Page 2 USPS C47 - 400 Published every Thursday in Beaver, Utah fcy The Beaver Press Second Class Postage Paid Beaver Utah 84713 Mariow L. Draper Sue Draper I PublisherEditor Bus. Mgr. I SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizens Outside Beaver County graduated from Beaver High School in 1S90 and went on to $17.00 $15.00 $20.00 earn my undergraduate degree Following a few the business world, I earned dual graduate degrees Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver, Utah 84713 bpressxmissicn.com Phone: as Letters to the rEZUllOr. J!i mt 21st the Beaver County Planning Commission will conduct a hearing to consider a proposal to create The Mt. Holly Club, a private ski and golf country club in the Puffer LakeElk Meadows area. write this letter as an outsider living in Salt Lake County, however Misconception In I have acquired some background on this development as a condominium owner at Elk I I I 4 Elder Preston Mitchell recently returned from serving in Bacolod the Philippines Mission. He will be reporting his mission on March 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Winchester Hills (St George). Elder Mitchell is the son of Del & Cydney Bracken of St George and David & Lisa Mitchell of Parowan. He is the grandson of Al Marshall & Ann Marshall of Beaver and Boyd & Vivian Mitchell of Parowan. it. lowering Specific attention should be paid to protecting water rights and water purity within our Beaver county officials are provided the authority to determine what this resort will be, and how it will impact the residents of Beaver County. I would encourage all Beaver County residents to become informed and to participate to' insure that their interests are considered as these important decisions are made. Jim Bradshaw Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 Letter To The Editor Citizens of Beaver County, it sure that action. most everyone has already heard of the proposed development of a gated community at the base of our highest mountain peaks called the "Mt. Holly Club". There has been much private discussion about this over the past few months but it' is now a crucial time to have your voices heard in the public forum. On Wednesday, March 7, attended a meeting of the Beaver County Planning Commission wherein proposed amendments and changes to existing Beaver County zoning and PUD ordinances were presented. By this time, those proposed changes should be a matter of public record and I'm I I If the existing ordinances are amended, more, not less, stringent requirements should be adopted to ensure' that studies are done to deter-- , mine potential impacts and how to mitigate them. Minimizing water usage, runoff and contaminants should be a top priority with a stronq plan implemented before the first shovel of dirt is turned. We need to realize that we'll all be downstream from that development and the runoff that it produces. Just recently, Beaver was judged to have the best water in the country. Let's not carelessly cast aside that honor and designation. When the initial ski resort was created in 1970, the "master lease" between the developer and the State of Utah guaranteed "free and unrestricted access to and upon" the property' through the year 2018. Based upon that document and the covenants contained therein, this private-usgated commaster munity plan should not be considered. While this matter may eventually have to be settled in the courts, the County should be fighting tooth and nail to preserve public access to the greatest extent possible including use and access of roads, trails, lakes, ski runs, etc. In conclusion, it is my opinion that the greatest resources of Beaver county consist of: 1 ) Our water; 2) Our forest land and wildlife; and 3) The intelligent and people county. ATV trails. . Resources and Environment. Since that time have worked as an Urban Planner for both governmental and private entities and am now a partner in a design and development firm. I mention the previous resume items for no other reason than to indicate my strong ties to the community and my familiarity with land use planning and the laws that govern it. Given such, I am greatly concerned by the scope of this project and the rush to embrace it without a stringent approval process, by many in positions of responsibility. Specific issues of great concern include the fol- I oper has a vested right to build consistent with approved zoning, because of the current Elk Meadows zoning, Beaver County is provided expanded legal authority to decide what is built and under what terms. Some Utah counties have negotiated substantial donations to a local school district foundation before granting any approvals to insure the money is paid and not tied to the developer's success. In addition Beaver County could require that county residents be granted the right to purchase a lift ticket,, or to access all of the existing roads, hiking trails, and Missionary Calls and Reports I there are community. some situations where a devel- I from the University of Michigan in Urban Planning and Natural The time frame for this project has been disturbingly In spite of what some short. may suggest, the approval process for this development has been speeding along with limited public notice and input. It seems that the County is moving on the timeframe of the developer instead of the other way around. Counties such as" Wasatch or Summit that recognize the incredible value of their natural resources would not rush to approve such a huge project sitting at the top of a critical watershed. Let's slow things down and make sure that we're making wise decisions. Besides that, a slower time frame would be beneficial to test the mettle of this developer. Lets make sure they have the resources to stick around and We do this the right way. shouldn't be bending over backwards for anyone. From what heard at the attended on meeting that March 7th, it appears that the planner hired by the County Commissioners wants to do nothing more than grease the skids for this development project. It is true that the documents governing development within' Beaver County are woefully outdated, but instead of softening already weak and outdated ordinances, they should be strengthened for this project. Let's raise the bar instead of While is time for in lowing: Because much of the area is private land Beaver County officials have no ability to tell the developer how to build their resort. False. Both state and Beaver county law prohibit any building without first obtaining county approvals. While government can never act in a manner which effectively takes the value of a persons land without compensation, developers are routinely required to make concessions for the greater good of the I . as the area beyond. 1) Letter To The Editor Meadows. As have discussed this proposed development with others have repeatedly heard a series of what believe to be misconceptions about the development and the available options of Beaver County. It is my intention in writing this letter to encourage participation in the development approval process, and to offer my opinion in regards to some of those misconceptions. 1 -- The Misconception this resort of have developers of. sufficient provided proof water to proceed with their plans False. The developer of the proposed resort has submitted a concept plan asking for the approval of 1,204 new residences. State and Beaver County law sets out the minimum amount of water that a developer must have for each proposed residence prior to receiving any approval to build. Because this proposal includes a ski resort and a golf course the water demand is anticipated to be even higher than state and county minimums. This developer has yet to submit to the county proof of the required water. There are also unmet legal requirements regarding water for fire suppression.. Mt. Holly Club has asked that they be allowed to proceed with constructing the first phase of their project before providing proof in regards to the entire project, and before the state completes It a water feasibility study. would be irresponsible for the County to issue any permits until there is an understanding and an agreement about the consequences of the entire project on downstream users. It seems predictable given the financial status of the patrons of this club who would be left dry in a year such as this. Misconception 2 - Puffer Lake is private land and the owner can close the lake to the public. False. While the area around the lake is privately owned as with all lakes in Utah, all of the water is open for public use so long as it can be legalThe Forest ly accessed.. Service has reserved an easement for the purpose of providing the public access to the lake well BYU. years I addition the Beaver County of Board County Commissioners voted in 1987 to des'gnsjs the road around Puffer Lake as a' road owned and controlled by Beaver County. The only way this developer could close it to the public, would be for the Beaver County board of commissioners to vote to give this now public road to the developer. 3 The Mt. Misconception Holly Club is to be built entirely upon private land. False, Almost one third of this proposed development is planned on land owned by the state of Utah. The state lands have not been sold and are not under of Utah law contract. insures that state lands are open for purposes such as grazing fishing and hunting. Those lands cannot be closed to the public unless or until the state sells the land and the County then approves that land being closed to the public. This newspaper welcomes the opinions of it's readers concerning any subject pertinent to Beaver County, or other compelling subjects, as space permits. While there is no restriction on length, we request letters that are to the point. Anything of libelous nature or defamation of character will net be considered for publication. Letters must be signed . with the writer's name, address, and telephone number. Names will be published, along with the letter. Views expressed in these letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or publisher or express the viewpoint of this newspaper. On March (435)438-880- 4 East Center Street, Beaver, UT 84713 .40 from ' Fax: (435)438-289- 1 OBITUARIES) would encourage every responsible citizen to obtain a copy and be ready to voice your opinion at a public hearing on March 21st before they are officially adopted. grew up in Beaver and still consider it home. I often visit my parents and other members of my family that still live here. THE BEAVER PRESS hard-worki- s. ; 'V - '" ft Sofia Ann Yardley , A- P i . f' , -- Sofia Centerfield, Utah: Ann Gardner Yardley, 71, of Centerfield, Utah, passed away on March 10, 2007, in Provo. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Show Low, Arizona, to j - i - 'V George Herbert and Anna Hansen Gardner. She married John R. Yardley on November 4, 1960, in the Mesa Arizona f - - i LDS Temple. Sofia served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Saints in Northern Mexico. She graduated from BYU with a degree in Home Economics. She has had many callings serving the Lord. Her favorites being wife, mother, grandmother, and twelve years of service in the Manti LDS Sofia was an avid Temple. and enjoyed spending gardner time with her flowers. She is survived by her huschildren, Lynn band, John; Beaver; (Melissa) Yardley, Patricia (Bret) O' Driscoll, Plain City; Clay R (JoAnna) Yardley, Esther Willard; (Joseph) 14 Beaver; Benson, and Grandchildren; Brothers Sisters, Ted (Marjorie) Gardner, Littleton, CO; Loranna (Norris) Carter, Sandy; Melba (Thain) Miskin, Mesa AZ; Francis Richfield; Hintze, (Darrel) Herberta (Harold) Millett, Mesa, AZ; and Guy (Liz) Gardner, Reno, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, John G. Yardley. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 12:00 Noon in the Centerfield 2nd Ward Chapel. Burial will be in the Centerfield Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Latter-da- y that utilize the first two for our mutual good. It is my hope that you don't allow your civic leaders to shortchange you on these issues. It is absolutely critical that we protect these resources to the highest degree possible and that the public be allowed full access. Be sure to come out and voice your opinion on March 21st! Christopher Lee Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102 Nancy K. The Nancy Camp Camp met K. with nine faithful Daughters of Utah Pioneers in attendance on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the 1st2nd Ward Church. Captain Thelma Goodwin welcomed us and took charge of the meeting. She announced the upcoming Convention in April to be held here in Beaver at the Senior Citizens building, also the installation of new county officers positions to be filled. Maxine Bird opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Peggy Ruesch played some Irish songs for prelude music and we sang 2 Irish songs and the theme song "The Daughters Of Utah Pioneers." Pat Nelson told of pioneer relics displayed at the Pioneer Museum in Salt Lake. The Bicycling Celebrity; Charles E. Johnson in 1886 and his "Star" cycle won a race whizzing from Salt Lake to Brigham City in six hours. She also told of Yellowstones National Park transportation provided as roads were completed for tourists from bridle paths and game trails to "comfort" of a the Prayer and stagecoach. Betty Gillins gave the lesson telling of the settling of San Berdino, the 3rd, largest city in California at one time. Afton Kesler was hostess and served a lovely refreshment. Suuindlehurst Funeral Home ' All Nouj Serving Full Of Beaver County Service funeral Home . With Chapel 360 UJest TOO North, Beaver, UT 435-438-55. (in) Senior Menus March 2007 Beaver Center: Mar. Chicken. 16-BB- Mar. Q 19- - Ham & Cheese Sandwiches.' Mar. 21- - Pork Roast. Minersville Center: Mar. Loaf. Mar. 19- - Bratwurst wsauer- kraut. Mar. 21- - Chicken Fried Steak. Milford Center: Mar. 15- - Corned Beef wcab-bag- e. 15-Me- at Make Tax Time Profitable If your income is below $38,000 per year, you may be eligible to have your taxes done for free and you may qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $4,500. This year Beaver County is providing free tax services for those who qualify. You can set up an appointment by For more informadialing tion please call Mark Dupont at (cont asa) 1. 438-537- 3. Mar. Mar. 19- - Hamburgers. i ii .. Martin (1917-20C7- ). Loving mother, grandmoth- er and sister, Alberta died peacefully on March 10th in the Fillmore City Hospital. Alberta was born in Beaver, Utah on October 3, 1917 to. William S. Dalley and Betsy Violet Willden. She was the oldest of four children. Alberta married the love of her life - Clyde Burton . Hoopes - in Beaver, Utah on September 28, 1933. They had two beautiful children: Burton Bom in 1939 and Darlene born in 1940. Clyde had heart problems and died July 15, 1943. The next year Alberta married George Stewart. George loved music as much as she did and they loved to play their music for dances. On March 23, 1945 George took Alberta to the Manti Temple and was the proxy for her first husband Clyde so she and her children could be sealed to him for time and all Circumstances later eternity. changed between George and Alberta and they divorced in 1954. Three years later Alberta married Harry Martin. They were married for 22 years before Harry disappeared and was declared legally dead in 1979. Alberta lived with her mother in Gunnison until she died and then she continued to live in her house until 1997 when she moved to Fillmore to be closer to her daughter and her family. Alberta was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and always had a calling where she could play the piano or lead music. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Alberta is survived by her children: Burton (LaPreal) Hoopes, Darlene (Phil) Russell, Cindy (Ron) Higham, Nancy (Jeff) Wight, Toby Russell, Jodi Hoopes, Susan (Robert) Austin, Karen Diane (Cortley) Maughan, Skougard arid Mark Hoopes, 17 great grandchildren;3 great-gregrandchildren; brothers and sister: Jay Dalley, Melvin (Dot) Leona Dalley and Frampton. She is preceded in death by her parents, one Delia Dalley, one brother-in-laMax Frampton, her three hus- bands: Clyde Hoopes, George btewart and Harry Martin and two grandsons: Scott Hoopes and Tracy Russell. Funeral Service will be held Friday March 16th at 11:00 a.m in the Fillmore 3rd Ward Chapel. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and prior to services from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. both at the Fillmore 3rd Ward meeting house. Alberta will be buried next to her husband Clyde in the Beaver City Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary. at sister-in-la- Comments or Ideas? w Contact Us! P.O. 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