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Show Milford Monitor P.O. Box 224 MilfordUT 84751 I i Utah Press Association 5005 307 West 300 South, Suite Salt Lake City UT84lui-u- a, " PAID if .4 Lf 1 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE 1 MILFORD, UT 84751 t Wmh, Mtinir iii i ii in i ii in iiiiii in i ii PERMIT NO IS ii Serving Beaver County Since 1991 the Dodge City News MAY 19, 1995 VOL. V NO. 20 " "Every day is a highlight! News Briefs Over the years Keith and Joan have seen a lot of changes in their business. Next council Feed Mill: June 5, Circle Four meeting, Farms is expected to present a proposal for closing the option on the Milford City Industrial Part a plus annexation for of proposal the 80 acres slated as When they took over the store in the was early '70s there little very inventory. "It took three or four years to convince the folks that they didn't have to go to Cedar to get what they needed," Keith said. By supplying quality and hometown service in addition to a wide variety of goods at competitive prices, the establishment grew. Switching to the Napa Auto Parts line enhanced their fast' to provide ability -- 7 I . efficient service. The biggest change for Keith has been in auto parts, which have evolved from points and plugs for the shade tree mechanic to sophisticated electronic and computer parts. A few years back there were only two groups of batteries, and it took only a small assortment of belts, hoses and filters to supply most needs. "Now we deal with 50 different groups of batteries, and the belts, hoses and filters fit only one year of one model," Keith said. Computer ordering and overnight freight offset the additional needs. In fact, in 1980 SMR acquired uw first computer in "Back then, the town. went down if the system wind Mew," Joan said. She added that it has been land of fun" to learn new An updated technology. computer, totally new in 1992, orders and prices hems automatically, and ships exactly the right quantity as needed. Billing is also a plus, (continued on page 2) probable site for the company feed mill. Larry Sower, company representative and city councilman, told council members Tuesday evening that the company is currently conducting soil tests and railroad engineering studies in of ; anticipation Look Who's Retiring! ' ....... "It is a terrific business. We're just too dammed old to run it," Keith said. Joan quickly . . . a , 9 we want to travel mmm aoaea, intr ao, alter 25 years, the Longs are liquidating SMR Hardware. Future Alaska after a little jaunt to Florida. plans? Probably j V I 4 L. j ' advancement of the project. North Star Annexation: Tuesday evening after a spirited public hearing, conducted by Councilman Larry Sower, the Milford City Council unanimously voted to accept North Star into the city. The property was accepted without water thus rights, setting a resident Max precedent. Chy Mayer and Leo KanelL City Attorney, TbCCarGrcirChss Front to back, left to right Sarah Matheaon, Becky Person, Kimbaly Hfje, BriUni TokJcL Vinesw Heather Grey, CcKcJby Branson, JeAanTiftc Lewis Limb, and Kolton Carter. A few days before she graduates with the HcaoerCcaicnkr,winbedoeigcfaubk(k Iait class from the old Milford High School she wiU celebrate gradtiation wim Milford Headstart Program. The ceremony, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., will culminate a year of learning and progress. Heather ruabem working with the group sirce November of 1994. The program is designed to teach parent participation as well as providing an early educational ' experience for the children. exchanged comments concerning whether the city was disposing of surplus water, belonging to the residents of the existing city, by increasing the area. "The Milford City Municipal Corporation owns the water and the residents are shareholders," Kanell said. Residents attending the hearing learned that the chy is currently using only 22 percent of the 3,400 acre fe. I right. Statistics indicate the water right, at 4.99 CFS, is for 2,000 adequate households. The city is currently serving (continued on page 2) |