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Show Celebrating more than 92 years of service to the citizens ofEureka. Volume EUREKA, UTAH- - August 11, 2000 Ninety-liv- e Price $.40 Heavy stow I tip Is tadl by Martin Conover Publisher Wednesday, August 9, 2000, everyone in the state became aware that there is lead in the Tintic Mining District according to all of the major news media in the state. We hasten to point out that the Eureka Reporter has been reporting this fact for many, many years and are pleased that the rest of the state has now become aware of this fact. There also appears to be a certain amount of paranoia connected with this important news item especially in reading the above mentioned reports. Because of the lead found in the ground here in the Tintic Mining District, certain prelimi- - a $ nary tests have been made recently by the Central Utah Health Department in connection with the US Environmental Protection agency of soil and local childrens blood to determine if we have a problem. In talking with these government agencies it has been reported to us that we may have a problem with lead content in die soil and with some of our children, but at this point in time in cannot be determined what the problem is and what the real extent of "lead contamination" is in our soils. It is for this reason that the special meeting was called last evening for the above government agencies to get local to extend their testing par-missi- on City imposes water restrictions here The north side of Main Street will water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the South side of Main Street should water on Tuesdays, Thursdays ing some restrictions in outside and Saturdays. Due to the recent droughtlike conditions the city is experiencing very low water levels in its well field. The city is therefore impos- past what has already been done. Both agencies were very positive in discussing the lead problem that may exist here, but were in now way trying to say that area residents were in danger at the present time for any reason. We assume that after hearing the material presented last evening that each Tintic resident Cftn make up their own mind based on the evidence presented by government officials and proceed in the logical and methodical manner which will be best for all concerned. Even if high concentrations of lead are found to exist in the soil here, we have never been known as a agricultural growing area and we hope that residents arent eating dirt. Also due to the altitude of the city the growing season is much shorter than in the valley. Also many of the homes in the area are older and we would suspect were painted with lead paint in their younger days which coula also pose a "lead" problem. In any event Eureka has been in the news lately to say the least and perhaps die notariaty will lead to a better economic base for our community which as we all know is a good place to live. watering. Starting Monday, August 14, all outside watering will be limited to three (3) hours per night between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. every other day according to the following schedule. Number 32 No outside watering is allowed on Sunday in the city. Citizens are asked to use the water wisely and not let it run down the street or be wasted in some other way. PTSA seeks donations Preschool registration continues Preschool classes for children ages 5 are available at Eureka Elementary School. Children who The PTSA needs help. We schools and would be truly ap- will be attending kindergarten need to raise money for the up- preciated. Please bring your do2001-200- 2 the year will during coming school year. Money nations to Denise Hannifin at 1 17 be in the older preschool class raised by the PTSA goes for West Iron & O'Connor or which will meet on Monday. things like the annual Halloween Cynthia Kirgan at 1 East Iron & Tuesday, and Wednesday. Chilparty, Santa Claus Visit, and re- O'Connor on August 18 or up to dren turing three or tour years old wards for good behavior during the High School after 1 1 :00 a.m. after September 1. will attend the year. Your money also helps on August 19. preschool on Wednesday and Friout on the operetta. Money gathThe PTSA will also be sellday. ered by the PTSA is used for the ing the yearly memberships too. There is a monthly tuition of students of Eureka Elementary Please come and join the PTSA $30.00 for children attending and Tintic High Schools. for just $3.00. Then look for a three times a week and a $20.00 The PTSA is going to have a later announcement of a meeting charge for children attending two bake sale during die Silver Festito be held where your comments times a week. All parents of childval. We need donations of cookwould be appreciated. We are ies, brownies, rice crispy squares looking forward to a great year ren registering for the first time and candy. We will also be selland hope that you will be pan of must contact Leigh Grimstead at ing pop which could be donated the reason we have such a great school (433-692or at home as well. Your donation would year in 2000-200(433-691to schedule an assessreally help out the students of our Thank you. Your PTSA Board ment time. 3-- 7) 1. 7) Joan and Bill Morris Grant! marshals chosen forannua! parade here The Eureka Improvement Committee is very proud to announce the Grand Marshals for the 2000 Tintic Silver Festival Parade. William (Bill) and Joan Morris. The two of them have beat one for 51 years and it is fitting they serve together in this capacity. Both have made the Tintic area their home for a lifetime, raising their three daughters here. They are Mickie Thompson, Globe Arizona; Jackie Mitchell, Spanish Fork, Utah; and Amy Willis. Tucson. Arizona. Though their interests are different. Bill and Joan are always ready to support each other in their projects. The community has also benifitted from their services in many ways. Bill served in the She served as P.T.A. president. Girl Scout Leader. 4H. L.D.S. church, and as Chapter 1 teacher at the Eureka Elementary and Tintic High Schools for 17 years. Her more recent projects has included D.U.P. work, getting rec- ognition for the pioneers of Tintic. through a beautiful monument at the park. Many long hours have been spent gathering information about veterans from the Tintic area and compiling books to be used by anyone looking for such information. She serves as treasurer of the historical society, and on the governing board. For 2 years. Bill and Joan worked with the Helping Hands group and brought produce and bakery items from the valley to out folks here. This was all Navy, worked in the mines for help volunteer work with no compenmany years, and retired from sation. Tooele Army Depot. Retirement Everyone who knows this didn't stop him. he is still workwill agree with the ing for several organizations. The special couple Eureka Improvement Committee, Depot Museum was donated to the Tintic Historical Society much they deserve much more than the to the work of Bill. He still helps meager honor of Grand Marshal. We love having them in our comconduct tours for museum visitors, and is proud of the museum. munity. Twice he was nominated for Museum Volunteer of the Year. He serves on the board of directors of the society. Joan has always been busy, especially working with children. 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