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Show E USPS 446-74- hCvW 0 20 cents NATIONAL NEWSPAPER mocumw Until IIM NNA SUSTAINING Ini Prill nr isoaa'on Founded - 1885 rv' member or MEMBER-1- 981 THE IttL ft Volume 87, Number 32, Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Friday, August 14, 1981 Actions Cause Local Tax Shift 1981 Adjustments ordered by the State Tax Commission and the 1981 Utah Legislature will result in a shifting of local property taxes among the several Behind the counter and ready to serve their customers are left to right David, Clayton, and Tonie Edwards who reopened the Rich Cafe on Fillmores Main Street last Monday. counties of the state. This was pointed out by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, in a study of 1981 property tax revisions. Actions taken by the Tax Commission and the Utah Legislature this year have results in (1) termination of the statewide reappraisal program, (2) application of adjustment factors among the several counties in order to achieve greater assessment equality, (3) a 20 reduction in local assessments in order to offset the effect of the adjustment factors, (4) a 6 limit on property tax increases by local units following the adjustments, and (5) a slight (0.75 mill) reduction in the basic school levy. The net effect of these changes was calculated to leave total property taxes throughout the state at about the same level that would have prevailed had not change been made. Some taxpayers, however, will experience an increased property tax burden because of these actions, while others may realize some tax reduction. Foundation analysts indicate that the adjustments ordered by the Tax Commission this year should improve equalization among the several counties of Edwards said hotel rooms are available now and two kitchenettes will be the state, but will not completely elimready soon after some refurbishing is inate county variations. Moreover, an done on them. He said the cafe's menu added differentiation between property will remain much the same, for the classes will be created by the provision present time, as Starley had, which which allows a 20 reduction in the asreal of includes sandwiches, malts and other sessment drinks, a full line of breakfasts, etc. property. While equalization among counties Future plans are the installation of a steam table, oven, and other equipment may improve because of the adjustment factors being applied, equalization or and an extended menu. property within counties is likely to The cafe is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. suffer in the years ahead. The Foundaand will be open on Sunday. Edwards tion study indicates that it is doubtful that the counties will be able to fill the said present plans are to close Saturvoid created by the repeal of the state days, but be available to Sunday diners reappraisal program. besides catering to the Fillmore busiAs a result of the administrative and nessmen and women through the week. The Rich Cafe is located at 30 South legislative changes made this year, Main Street. Be sure to visit Clayton, local property assessments in Utah were Tonie. and David and sample their reduced as much as 21 in some counties and increased as much as 140 delicious food. in others because of variations in assessment-sales ratios. Moreover, different rates of change may be applied for the various types of real property. In Salt Lake County, reducfor example, there was a 20 tion for condominium property, a 16.8 reduction for regular residential proreduction for perty, and only a 1.6 commercial and industrial property. Rich Cafe Opens Again The business people of Fillmore will he happy to know that the Rich Cafe is open again. Clayton and Tonie Edwards are the new owners of the popular dining spot. Their son, David, is the cook and is assisting Clayton and Tonie in running the business. The Edwards family is leasing the Cafe and Hotel section of the building, which is owned by Lothaire Rich of Salt take City. Ward and Helen Starley owned and ran the business for the past three years until Ward was stricken with a heart attack. He is now recovering nicely from his illness. Mr. Rich said. The Starleys have really been appreciated here and will be greatly missed." Clayton will continue with his career as an officer with the Fillmore City Police Department and help David and Tonie in the cafe as time permits. locally-assesse- d Utahs IPA Receives $300 Million Check A $300 million public offering of four-uni3,000 megawatt Intcrniountain Power Agency (IPA) generating plant and as well as associated transpower supply revenue bonds was switch-yard- , completed August 5 when a check was mission facilities. The project will presented to IPA officials by Salomon provide power and energy for its lead manager of the purchasers. It will also enable the Brothers, investment banking group which sold purchasers to reduce dependency on oil the bonds. This is the third public and natural gas. Purchasers in California will be the offering of IPA bonds in a continuing program to finance its new electric cities of Anaheim. Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Riverside, as well as the power project. Intermountain Power Agency, a Los Angeles Department of Water and political subdivision of the State of Utah Power. Utah municipal purchasers will be comprised of 23 municipalities, is issuing the bonds to finance the Beaver City. The City of Bountiful, acquisition and construction of a Enterprise Town, The City of Ephraim, coal-fire- t, stcam-cicctri- c Millard Junior-Senio- r High School begin classes for students on Wednesday, August 26, 1981. Students who were in the district last year and will be attending this year are already registered. Class scheduies will be mailed prior to opening day to these students. Students who are new to the district and will be enrolling at the junior-senio- r high should register on Friday. August 21. from 9 a.m. until 12 noon or on Tuesday, August 25, between 10:30 and 12 noon or 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fees will be collected on Tuesday, August 18, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 The City of Fairview, Fillmore City, Town of Holden, City of Hurricane, Hyrum City, Kanosh, Kaysvillc City, Lchi City, Logan City, Mount Pleasant. Murray City. Town of Oak City, Parowan, Price and Spring City. Other Utah purchasers will be Bridgcr Valley Electric Association, Rural Electric Association, Inc., Flowcll Electric Association, Garkane Power Association, Inc., Hcber Light & Power Company, Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., Mt. Wheeler Power, Inc. and Utah Power & Light Company. Dixie-Escalant- c By Jay T. Rogers Zmilravich beef Monday. August 1 salad Wednesday, August Friday, August 2 -- Tuna croquettes The bus goes to Salt Lake City next Thursday, August 27, If you have an appointment or would just like to go shopping, call Dorothy, Alta. or Albert. 19-T- aco 1 743-688- 743-537- i 743-546- Don't forget to be at the Wildlife Park Tuesday. August 18, at 5:30. Bring a favorite dish for everyone to sample, also your plate and silverware. There will be a cake for those with birthdates in this month. Monday. August 17, is blood pressure day. Republican Delegate and first met Senator Hatch when she attended the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan in Washington, D.C. Senator Hatch Visits Fillmore By Marge Barton On one of his rare visits to Millard Li unly Tuesday evening. Senator On-iHatch delighted his audience with his charm and wit during a fund raising barbecue in Fillmore's Wildlife Park. The senator remarked. I had no idea this park was here: its beautiful, just beautiful! Senator Hatch greeted each guest personally and shook hands with each one as they left. His press secretary, Paul Smith, was very attentive also and asked for questions that those attending might like to have the senator answer. Sixty people attended the outing and enjoyed the perfectly barbecued beef furnished by LaMar Monroe and the Scipio Precinct. Rac Ellen Hare of Fillmore and Dcssa Fountaine of Delta were in charge of catering the balance of the meal which included potato and macaroni salads, jello salads and deserts. and Linda Nielson of Delta baked huge cake in the shape of the state of Our Millard County cooks outdid themselves again; the food was excellent. Fillmore's Georgia Hare, a Republican delegate, was hostess to Senator Haii li and his entourage during their visit and emceed the program. She united Rae Ellen Hare to deliver her. In now famous, stirring speech on 'Americanism. Gary Barton entertained after the sumptuous barbecue by placing his guitar and singing two musical numbers. Arlo Guthries "This I and is Your Land. and Mama, Dont I el Your Babies Grow Up To Be " a I i. ill Cow-bovs.- f'ldon Eliason. County Treasurer Marv Duv. and County Recorder I.aVoy Mar tin. Senator Hatch opened Ins remarks with. "Isn't it wonderful to have a president who lives up to his prom ises?". and immediately received a strong ovation. He gave several figures on federal budget cuts and assured. "We'll get this country turned around, but don't expeit loo much too soon. It look 50 years to get it this way." lie said. "The Reagan administration is going to work, but it's going to take time. I believe we can get back on our feet, but we've got to stand behind the president Mrs Hare acknowledged the presence of Millard County officials by introSenator Hatch is a very charming ducing them to the audience. They person, muih more so than he seems on were: Fillmore Mayor Mark Paxton, lelev ision. It's a shame that he is unable Holden Mayor Wells Kenney, Kanosh to grace us with his presence more Mavor Grant Brunson, County Attorney olien p.m. in the junior high office. The fee schedule as set by the Board of Education is: GRADES 10 12 Studentbody activities fee: $17.00 (this covers assemblies, games, plays, etc.) Textbook fee $6.00 Returnable fee: $4.00 Lab fees: $2.00 (for shop, chemistry, art, etc.) Type fee $3.00 (this includes the cost for paper) Yearbook (optional) $11.00 at time of registration. $14.00 after registration date. The headline Maiiaecr Raises "( hone of IPP Iacl furor" in I fie Tribune I nesil,iv was inleresimy to sav I lie leasi and so was i he siorv accompanying I vervonc seems to he getting into the ad except the most important people - us nd if we don't slarl our own furor we are gome lo eel squashed flatter than ihosc people did at that rock concert a few vears aeo and lh.il is not an exaggeration' In readme through ihc article I noted in die paragraph il said " Intcrnioiiiiiain " and ill power Protect in central 1 lah eleventh paragraph il save " ihc ihe ei.int GRADES near Della Does that give von a ", plant Studentbody activities fee: $15.00 clue as toour significance' (This covers assemblies, games, plays, I would have been amused at Sen Oirtn etc.) Hatch's mdienal ion at "fun lerrv Returnable textbook fee $4.00 liiown's arrogant insinuation mio the Lab fees (Shop, art. etc ) S2.00 attain ol I tali " il hadn't been so anerv Type fees: $3.00 (includes paper) ai ihc non, cuh!c absence of anv regard lor u, Yearbook (optional) $11.00 at time of lure in Millard ( oimn registration. $14.00 after registration Hi mad ai lerrs Brown, well I'm mad al date. ail ol iIriii who are placing e. lines with our lists h hhoods. environment, culture and (irsi 7-- 9 Weather Report PAHVANT VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS SCHEDULE By Ruth Lifensssa Georgia Day of Fillmore and Senator Orrin Hatch pose for photo during festivities at the Wildlife Park. The senator was in Fillmore to attend a fund raising barbecue in his honor put on by the Millard County Republican Party. Georgia Is a Utah & Sr. High School Registration will Representatives of IPA and underwriters left to right Earl Bunn, IPA Secretary; Gedale B. Horowitz, Executive Partner, Salomon Brothers; and Ray Farrell, IPA Board of Directors, display $300 million check recently received by IPA. P d locally-assesse- Jr. 1 ill lires wuhout asking us how we waul to meet our tale The lineup in this squabble is He. hid. ( orp. San I ram isio, I o. ngelcs S aid and Power, Daniels. I .isiuii based Sen (trrui Hatch. Rep Dan Marumi slate Rep t M,( lam Haddovc ( me lerrv Brown, t ill iclu and ihcv even dragged m I lah Power . I C o I lavnt whatever method will .au-- c M liar. I oiintv the least impa, ' and I am r all. or d u e ol all these poluic.il an I power g.um expense The tmal para.o.tpl ol ihc save d " il s ihc d IV Cl .e'l.h Ihe I f cimlrovci.v and delav hung over lie in Ihe name ol pt.ucs m.' 'he Position' ' W IP I IS PRO ( JIM, I "Mil I RD POSI I i I . , lo h v oiei I, lilt )S . I Cancer Screening Clinic P S I talked lo an unp and il t is Sm.fKm.Ofio nil to i ' t ,i P' P.l't impact Accident Totals Cars, The Central Utah Health Department is sponsoring two Cancer Screening Clinics next week in Millard County. The first will be held Tuesday, August 18. 1981 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. in An 8 00 a.m. accident Fillmore at the First Ward Church Wednesday Call the Main 145 So. Street. morning. Aug. 5. 1981, at the Fillmore Building. Fillmore Hospital, for apitpnrt intersection sent two local resi-d- ( nts to the hospital and demolished pointments. The second clinic w ill be held in Delta their vehicles. on Wednesday, August 19, 1981 from lie investigating officer. Deputy 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Second Ward Ross Johnson, said Noah Rogers. Church Building. Call Jeanne Shcnk, I ill mure, was westbound and failed to v tell I ihe or Phillis Johnson, right of way to a vehicle driven for appointments. In Dixie Freeman, also of Fillmore. Two Hurt 743-540- 864-263- 9 864-36"- Both were transported to the Fillmore Hospital bv ambulance I Mis Norma Brunson. Kent Dalton and Dallin Niel Mrs. Freeman suflered a bump sen n y the windon her head from h shield and Mr Ro eers sulk red la. era Moris Pepulv Johnson was assisted in his csligation of the accident bv illmorc Ofv Police Officer C l.ivton Edwards mv 1 |