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Show e, cutn Friday. October 3, u : rd . J t a 'n Ea 1975 NUMBER FORTY MILLARD COUNTY PROGRESS Fillmore, Utah 84631 Frankly Speaking PHONES Sunday was a nice quiet day at home and we played a new game. Its called who is using the phone now? We got in on a number of good conversations, cussed a few times, also. It used to be that the phone was a luxury. It is now a necessity. In our business, a good share of our living is generated by phone. A lot of news stories and tips are phoned Bill Wilson, Publ Isher By . . . Same difference now days; news story, an ambulance call or an emergency usable line. Tuesday afternoon. we were plugged in with half the valley. Didnt message cant keep. realize Tuesday was another Wouldn't it be nice with some accident victim laying holiday. We did however, finally, alongside the road. You call after putting a dime in the pay for an ambulance and get phone, get a manager who " the reply it's the weekend. was more than helpful. He Fillmore phones once again on said he would try to locate the fritz. Call on Monday the problem. when we have a repairman There will be those who will working. the next time the remember, Monday was beautiful. We phone company applies for a got to use the phone all day and will be asking for raise, although others in the valley a resident manager so that had their own private partyeven on weekends and holilines. days he can plug back in what Tuesday morning, once ever unplugs so easily. again we had a private and a hot And you know, owning your own business and not belonging to a union, we cant limit our work load to five days a week. If your electric lights went out, do you think for a minute we would stand still until for repair Monday -- service? ? Community leaders hear plans for school V s-- i .'tW, Community leaders and school patrons from the Fillmore area attended a meeting Sept. 25 in the Fillmore School. Elementary They heard the District school building plans. Conducting the meeting Supt Topham. Present were Board members to answer questions any regarding school building pains. An informative and film strip was presentee i to the group that been prepared by the Southwest Media Center in Cedar City. The 1 film pointed out growth patterns and where the needs are for the district. The Fillmore Elementary School has grown .pidlv during the past few years. Another factor is that the State Iaiks and Recreation has agreed to purchase the old Fillmore Elementary in burial sites. Federal law proorder to enhance the property hibits any digging or pillaging surround the Old State Capiof Indian burial mounds. tol. It seems imperative that building start as soon as possible. The State can then acquire this property for w huh they have agreed to pay Walker died in 1855. He covered over. Here, all should S200.000. It is not beyond the was both feared and respected be reminded that the entire realm of possiblity the Lcgis-areis protected by the by the white man. By his native brothers, he was a Antiquities Act of the Federal great Chief and was held in Government. Stiff penalities the highest honor and respect. apply for those who break the The very setting of his grave law. The local political picture It is felt that the words of site is testimony to this. for the three councilmen seats Most of Walkers life was Jik.' best explain this. "White- - seems to be warming up this spent in Sanpete County man pillage the grave of the vcck wjth the Republican where he and his band stole Chief, but suppose the Indians arty holding their convention and traded horses. They did likewise to Brigham (tonight) Thurs.. Oct. 2. captured and dealt in the slave Youngs grave, what then?" ancj lhe Democratic Party has market of Indian children from Those interested in history set Oct. 6 for their convention other tribes and sonic white may visit the site. Deer huntBoth will be meeting in tF children. ers may cross by. But by who Countv Court House. Noted Indian Lorist and hisever, the entire area should torians Frank Beckwith and be respected. It is nope somea ( lurlcs Kelly were taken day it can become either historic site. national to or vears Walkars state many ago Father F.scalcnt Program, Joe. Those making the trip ingrave site bv Indian Historical Society. MHS Although Joe more or less led cluded Anthony Ford. Russell 2 Mass Meeting Republican the group to the site, he would Muhlstein. Cathv Wilson. Fireman's Aux. Fine Arts not directly view it and was 4 Ac 5 Gen. Conference much relieved that Beckwiths 7 Senior Citizen's Day MHS camera would not work so It was a tough hike, but 8 Senior Citizens meeting that no pictures were taken. In respect of Joe and of Heritage Homes Show. more than rewarding. Dr. 10 Kar.osh his tribe, exact locations wcic Reid .ii ul liis liistmy piograms American Legion Aux never published. It is really are doing much to make us all 13 Music and education not lor certain that the local aware of the living history and Instorv group was actually on heritage that surrounds in 15 Senior Citizens meeting the Walker site, Monday. the great Pahvant Valley. lb Fine Arts 18 Deer Hunt Some Indian graves were Next time you tour, combine MHS Slumber Parts. 22 Some visited. tha( had been some aspect of history with it FHA; Senior Citizens meet disturbed by people were to sec how much fun it can be. K -- ,y 5 , V v -1 ... '.4 V V?.. v . t, "S ' -' r. 1 ,, The Flag Wains irate revisited The kind and the brutal A visit to a famous chicltans Grave Ibis week's Hag is the rock shde on the Fuhvupt Mountains between Meadow and K a nosh. The old timers uli t to it as the pig or 'old p:g.' M.inv eyes turn to it this time of he vear, for its rugged splendor is the home of mam fine deer. Hut, this is not the reason for the storv this week. It is lar mote important that the slide providing a yaiutuarv for dier. It is thegiaves'le of the famous Ute Indian Chief Walker M inv Indijns arc buried in and near the slide. Walker's grave itself was lorn apart in the eailv 1hXl's. Indians claun the whiicntcn did it. Dr. Wayne Reid and his AP History class. Ronald Anderson and Bill Wilson hiked into the area Nlondav for a living A'dhistory class. The i - arced Placement class is beaded In Russell Muhlstein. president with eight other students No one but man and perhaps a mountain lam ean walk among the huge boulders in the main slide at old pig. Some rinks nutted up stand as high as six to eight feet and at the distance of Meadow, the slide appears to be just small sandstone. gentle Nothing is further from the truth. Jagged boulders and an almost sheer face in places. Hikers must cling em to anything they can grab to keep their footing. Dr Reed gave the students instructions on how to find the loca'mn and then let them proceed. At the site, students held eracser oarrci sessions this great Chief. a . laurc could these funds. School Board members said the property has been purchased for the new school in the Fourth South 600 West area of Fillmore. It would cost in excess of $1 million. I he property purchased is ample for future expansion for a long time. The Board felt they were able to purchase it for a good price. Other needs discussed were the schools in Delta and MHS in Fillmore. Paramount in the Millard High needs is a new heating plant which is now on order. Those present seemed to favor the bond issue and felt the Board should proceed wi,h plans. Public meetings will be held for input tv a'l citizens. THE PROGRESS will start a series of articles on bond issue plans, school needs and reasons why we must start as soon as possible to upgrade the schools to match the growth which the local area has seen during the past years The 1975 Millard High Jr. Band members put on an with Old Homecoming with a outstanding theme of 76. with lots of Glory made up on the field stars and stripes was a crowd for a finale. It was college pleaser. The many floats, level entertainment and a bands and individuals in the thrill to watch. were outstanding. The faculty float above parade The High Flying Eagle featured Uncle Sam with Band with the Sclgaes and turning head. School half-tim- e Homecoming is spectacular vis t Homecoming week was a big success! Reigning over the week was Homecoming Queen, Bonnie Crosland and her attendants. Kris Crook and Margaret o Turner. The assembly, which was held Tuesday was a great show put together by our Social Manager Vicke Alumni participants T y V! J - Sr JZ ,.A, X - L added to the success of the assembly. ti vVs. An alumni art show was held in the building during iXjzssHomecoming week. There Water-coloIt is not oil were Paintings. necessary to be The game turned out to be and scratchboard paintThe Homecoming parade. selected as candidate at a .a big disappointment when was an exciting party convention. A group of ings display. Those alumni Friday, South Sevier Rams dewere presented the with were: their Prizes show. paintings independents can either file feated us. leaving the final Stevens, RuDean to four floats which were; by a new Party or they may Norman Sevier - 28, South score file as individuals by petition. Rogers Brunson, Most Beautiful - Queens 48; Rov - 14. ,MHSSuch petitions and Party Purcell, 54: Pauline Day float which was made by the Touchdowns for Millard Declarations are available at Blackburn. 55; Kolan DeLynn Student Council made by Dave cKee and were Morine Keslcr Most Creative - Faculty the Office of the City Recorder Peterson. Duane George. Extra points Stewart. float. lorraine Davis. kicked by Mark Peterwere Most adhering to theme 45; Ron Brunson, 68; Dan sen. 49 Senior Class float, and M. Stevens. ' Outstanding players for Mar-cDuanes Commercial Don Stevens. 49; Pauline .this week are: Head Hunter Esther 55; Blackburn, 23 - Bonfire A. Pep RallyMost taekels - Duane George; Follow ing the pep assembly 24 - Delta Football game and Killian; Janet Stott Waters. Offensive Line h3; Mel Dobson. 53; Laurine the Millard Flying Eagles Outstanding dance. OutstandRussell Muhlestien; Morrison. 52 and Valerie Band and Jr. Band provided 2b Stake Conference line Mike Defensive ing entertainment. Sequine LeFeorc. Each 28 - Regional FF1A ConvenDefenHosman; Outstanding At half time, the Band and two paintings. tion. MHS. Back - Kevin Keslcr. Millard Selgaes performed sive the 29 Senior Citizens Dance that night had The HELLO! HELLO! WORLD show which a spectacular 30 Road Shows; Garden music by "Oak Harbor." Born Sept. 5, 1975 to Mr. honored past homecoming Club: Stake Relief Society and Mrs. Rorv Tork. Midvale Coming Friday is the game For their grand Queens. with Manti there. Leadership were twins!. Jonathon Chrisfinale, they made a large 176 31 - State Football Quarter12 oz, Valerie Turner topher weighed 6 flag of colored plastic strips. finals. i. while Julie Anne was a little It was a Reporter great sight. 2 0more petite at b The new ones have a big brother at home. Mr. York was employed in Deputy Lt. Governor under Joyce Seotton. Beth Framp-toFillnioje as a Family Nurse attend- the Secretary of State. Whatcott Beth and Practjbner before taking cm 61 The Fillmore Unit ed the annual Leadership plov me nt at Cottonwood Clink Conference of the American was first in District Six with Legion Auxiliary in Salt Lake 100?'ot on membership and and space are available. order to do this they must is one of three in the state at the Ramada Inn. become acquainted with the Saturday Parental permission is asked. over the top. It may interest on talk a Joyce presented Mrs. Bennett asked personnel working with their Americanism. She outlined readers to know that citizens past president of the parent child. for the coming year. for Girls State re awarded There were .37 parents in the goals committee give a report on for the American- on the basis of membership. theme The her years activates. Mrs. attendance. Mrs. Bcttfreund ism Essay Contest is: "Search The Fillmore UniAis able to John Dcttfrcund told briefly conducted elections. She was for Freedom. My Role as send as many girls as Salt by .iccl;yfoiation. about the Title American Lake. Ogden, and other larger a workshops Responsible in which she participated. Mrs. Ed Collins was voted the Citizen" which is open to areas. Mrs. Scottom is presiShe emphasized the parents new secretary. A vote of all Junior and Senior High dent of the Fillmore Unit. must become involved in a appreciation was given last School students. Susan Frampton accom committee. years accom-Titlto contheseadics home for of the way asifd really P'twc Guest speaker were Light refreshments Title 1. In Pllsh ,hc Koa,s Eucda McKay, the weeWny was ference served. st -- - r. . -- t. -- d pre-gam- e At Leadership Conference n New Student and Family Privacy law Filln.ore Elementary?. Title I meeting was held Sept. 16. 1975 under the direction of Merrill Dutson, principal. Principal Dutson explained the new family and student privacy law. This law provides parents with information regarding programs beyond those of the regular classroom before the student is placed in such programs. It continues during the time the The ' ?? , Hilde-brand- t. October Calendar School hCo j, r Precincts call convention 1 Keigmng tivities were Queen Bonnie Crosland and her two attendants Kris Crook and Margaret Turner. More pictures appear on the back page. student is involved. He then introduced the Title I staff. Director is Elton Taylor with aides, Mary K. Davies, Kathleen Hosman and Karen Henric. Mr. Taylor is is directing the program for second through sixth grades. Reese Finlinson. in charge of the through first grades was unable to be in attendance. Louise Bennett, district I director gave a short pre-scho- o, pro outling the grams and rcquitcnicnts for entrance into the program She told the group that all elementary school, in the dis trict were eligible to partui-patthis year. Many students have special needs. We arc trying ,0 provide the servuev required to meet these needs, she state there is no segre gation in the district. All students qualifying are placed in the programs as funds, staff talk gi-- - the-tk- 1 -- e |