Show Millurd Ken Ashby is new Bureau chief Sutherland farmer Kenneth R Ashby is the newly elected president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation Outgoing Farm Bureau President Frank O Nishiguchi announced Ashby’s election Friday during the Bureau’s annual convention at the Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake City He said Ashby was the unanimous choice of the organiztion’s 129 voting delegates Nishiguchi a highly visible and vocal supporter of the Bureau’s goals said he stepped down because he was recently elected to a seat on the Box Elder County Commission and wanted to avoid any conflict of interest The Bureau seeks to represent the terests of more than 20000 Utah farm families Mr Ashby 46 is a resident of Millard County having grown up on farms in Delta before moving to Arizona where he graduated from Camelback High School in Phoenix in 1958 He earned a degree in agricultural economics at Brigham Young University in 1965 He and his wife DeAnn have a son and four daughters ranging in age from 9 to 21 and farm 780 acres in Sutherland growing alfalfa hay alfalfa seed and grain Once again the Delta Area Chamber Commerce is sponsoring the “Christmas Money Tree" project with the cooperation of local business firms This promotion project is a big drawing card for increasing advertising to participating merchants Also the chamber hopes to keep Christmas shoppers at home which will enhance the local economy The participation on the “Money Tree" itself is generated by the Chamber starting with $10000 from the business fund This is added to by one time local business investment Each week a few more dollars are added to the tree’s limbs (to create excitement) until by the last week the amount is somewhere near the $50000 total If the amount collected from the business firms is short of the $50000 the Chamber will make up the difference If the amount collected is more it will than $50000 go into the fund for the Chamber advertising boosting of business participants The next phase of the "Money Tree is that each participating Promotion” business is also expected to donate a prize (or prizes) from their own business to be given away on weekend drawings to lucky ticket winners Those who sign" tip for the prize drawings at your place of business will be added to all othcrifor weekly drawings Cost effective conservation tips by Dennis Hinkamp No doubt you’ve heard the jokes about the “real” cost of a wood stove You know by the time you b' y a stove stove pipe cut a hole in your roof then rent or buy a chain saw and truck and pay for the medical bills for nearly cutting off your toe well maybe it’s not such a bargain after all Many conservation measures are not all they’re cracked up to be We often neglect the lower cost energy conservation techniques in favor of the more ones according to less conventional associate proDr LaRae Chatelain fessor of home economics and consumer education at Utah State University Chatelain says active solor equipment can save energy but it may take many years before the money you save on energy bills exceeds your outlay on In other words these the equipment methods are not nearly as "cost effective” as simple caulking and weather stripping around doors and windows and adding insulation to ceilings and walls She says even simpler are small lifestyle changes such as opening or closing your drapes and windows to turning thermostats regulate heat down on furnaces and water heaters She adds that turning off lights and heat in unused rooms is a simple energy saver According to surveys done in eight western states storm and double pane windows and interior window coverings are popular choices for reducing energy consumption but Chatelain says unless they are sealed properly they are not very cost effective Also the much less expensive method of covering windows with plastic can be just as effective while being less expensive "Our studies of attitudes toward energy indicate that despite the lessening of media attention to energy issues people still consider energy costs a serious situation and 'are willing to make some effort toward conserving energy” she says has administration The Reagan deemphasized energy conservation so there are no federal tax credits for to additions your energy conserving home but there still are state tax credits available You can deduct 25 percent renewable the cost of of $1500 to up energy source additions to your home biomass includes solar This and wind generated hydroelectric energy devices The prizes are picked up by the winners coming to your business after they receive a certificate of verification at the Chamber office The business will furnish a list of what your prize will be for each week and it will be announced through the medias A business may contribute as many prizes as they wish but the minimum should be at least one each week if at all possible The Business Committee will pick up each Friday the box of tickets (November 28 December 5 12 and Tickets must have customer’s 19) name address and phone number (if they have a phone) Each business will design their own deposit box and sign and a very nice prize or prizes will be awarded to the businesses with the most unique deposit box andor ticket display These prizes will be furnished by the Chamber If the Business Committee has yet to call on you at your place of business please feel free to contact the Chamber if you would like further details This event is not exclusive to Chamber members We at the chamber appreciate your wonderful cooperation and support We hope that you all have a Merry Christmas $ on water ‘Great ideas come Big S skis was by Dick Pope Sr at Closed Pierson tant that he learn about them A pharmacist gets drug information before the doctors Many years ago a pharmacist had to A little is still done mix prescriptions but generally prescriptions are filled by counting and pouring now According to Jim pharmacists did not pul labels on dings in the past Now everything is marked and people are more informed and they are more involved in their own treatments With the decline in population cieated when ll’P woikers let the aiea Jim noticed about a IO°'o decrease in business This was less than anticipated And he notes with the new permanent families a balance has been created The Piersons have always been impressed by and enjoyed the ricndlincss of Deltans Jim feels that it is necessary for townspeople and merchants to extend this warmth and hospitality to all who move here and to the many tourists who merely pass through Delta Tourism is important Therefote a whole new line of tourism items has been added to the inventory at Delta Diug This Jim hopes will add to the favorable impression of our community Along with his professional duties Jim enjoys fishing camping golfing end time spent with Barbara and three and a half year old David lie is also a football fan adding with a grin "I'm an optimist hold a season ticket at the University of Utah!" Jim Pieison’s and optimistism friendliness aie veiy much evident in Delta Drue His personality makes customers led at ease Jim is the home town druggist petsomlied! N 0 QSALE NOVEMBER 29 k k r— -- i §o L m y n c and learn about o FREE k k k kk k special holiday events $ 1 Nov I & COUPON HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! y Featuring k j?s ?n a great selection of: colognes and perfumes for men and women plus many other gift ideas y Mention this and net yi excluding prescriptions j Delta Auto & Appliance 341 W 864-276- rc$lf Della SEE $OU THERE!!! WHERE??? West Central I lah locational Center 310 WHEN??? Thursdav December 4 1986 M a 0 K sp tricycles 2nd N Delia Evrosvcv&vcvcwvcvcvetvevfi jii on items Give a gift from the heart k 0 FI3315 m H re re m re Come in and see our showroom All bikes are on sale! Men’s & Ladies’ 10 sp & j$16 in & 20 k k k k h 3 advertisements area politics area sports local news A Neat Package! N SB N E a IO(o discount re 1 Also VbfKshop'g k re Registration Welcome “Handling Holiday STRESS" Lunch Decorating on a Budget l ow Cost or No Cost Gift & Food Ideas Activities for Children FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT WOMEN FOR WORK Main-Delt- m kk ad Come look us over for all k your Christmas gifts! re & dirt Bicycles--1- HolrJtml a” 3 kN km k M k READ the CHRONICLE PROGRESS Miami 5 Prime Rib Seafood Steaks-Juic- Reservations R 1186 - I’ugi' There are ONLY 24 shopping days left before pjChristmas!! This week we are spotlighting: Good only Sat Nov 29 1986 Buy 1 get 1 of good or less value for H 27 from the heart" Vauvenargues COUPON Si managing charge accounts supplies An AND he is the pharmacist teresting sideline job is stoking the coal furnace and making sure it keeps gothe lawyer’s ofing for the drugstore fice and until recently the city offices! Delta Drug is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 7 pm A pharmacist is on call after hours for Jim purposely whatever is needed chose to live only two blocks away for he wanted to be near the store When Jim is away or has a day off Jeff Jones a pharmacist and a member of the Riverton Corporation covers Cona registered pharmacist is sequently Always on duty Many changes have been made in the The store by Jim and the corporation place was completely remodeled and all new fixtures were used The inventory and a has been increased by very large gift area ($30000 worth of inventory) has been added Everything possible has been done to ensure fast dependable service A pharmacy computer was purchased and is used which enables the pharmacist to keep all the family records (allergies etc) as well as insurance statistics and records There are many things about his work that Jim enjoys such as the teraction between and relationships established with the pharmacist and doctors and dentists Jim does admit that he appreciates these more in a small town for he really gets to know the doctors and dentists Together he feels that they provide better service to the patientcustomer Equally important to Jim Pierson is getting to know the people who become his steady customers and those who may only being driving through town is helpful! He A pleasing personality feels that it is absolutely essential for him to be accessible for people need a pharmacist on whom they can rely at all times The pharmacist serving as a needs to prosource of information mote customer confidence When confidence and trust are established people tend to stay with one druggist This allows the latter to maintain personal and family records of medical histories including allergies "I guess that I'm what is called an It’s difficult for me to separate myself from my job even know that such separation is though necessary" Jim says of himself Although Utah does not require pharmacists to attend continuing education courses Jim does attend the sessions sponsored by the state four times a year New drugs are put on the market all the time and he believes it is impor- - different for neither had previously ed in a small town (Barbara was born in England and had lived most of her life in San Diego spending summers in Sandy where she met Jim) They had many things to consider in a short period of time! The Pierson’s first child David was a year old at the time of the initial visit Barbara had given up her position with the bank and she was enjoying being at home with her son A move to Delta would allow all of them to adopt a moie relaxed lifestyle The town appeared to be a nice place in which to be and slay offering opportunity for the Piersons to grow as a family Professionally a move was attractive to Jim If he decided to take the job managing a store in Delta for the corit was understood that he poration would be eiven the opportunity to buy within a specified period of time He would have to prove himself but he felt that he had good backing and training The possibility of eventually owning his own store was most appealing After ten years of working for someone else he decided it was time to try things on his own and to aim for professional independence The decision was made The business opportunities were good the Piersons were most favorably impressed with Delta and its people and they liked the wide open spaces Jim began his new 1984 job on July iving conditions weie somewhat rough for Jim during his first three months in Delta Barbara and David stayed in Sandy waiting to sell their home so Jim "made do” sleeping etc in a spare room at the store It was as he related with a chuckle an intei esting existence! Deltans had known the store for many years as Baker Drug for it had originally been owned and operated by the Baker family Mike Thomas bought the business from the Bakers and he operated the store until his death Mike’s family continued to own and manage the store until it was purchased by the Riverton Corporation After the sale the store became Delta Drug or Jim Pierson managing the store involves a variety of responsibilities He gets guidelines from the corporation-- a general outline of duties— but he is basically on his own when it comes to management and decision making lie is in charge of hiring employees conducting staff meetings making policies for the store ordering products and Chef’s Palace Too & m Positive Outlook Found at Delta Drug by Dawn Carder service and a friendly Cheerfulness atmosphere await you at Delta Drug Jim Pierson The pharmacistmanager and his employees Rayola Smith Marsha Peterson Mickey Carey and Eleanor Rics do all that is humanly possible to accomodate the customers be it In short a trip to the drugstore for a prescription gift or cosmetics becomes a most pleasurable experience Pleasing people and thinking positively arc necessary goals for Jim Pierson Appearing to be a natural optimist he fosters good will with his easy smile his ability to laugh at himself und his relaxed manner as he fills prescriptions and runs the business ricndlincss to customers is the primary objective that is encouraged and stre ed in store meetings for Jim genuinely wants visitors to the area plus regular customers to feel comfortable and to want to return Originally from Murray Jim grew up in Sandy One of his first jobs was woiking in a drugstore where he enIt was joyed the happy atmosphere such a fun job for him that he decided to become a pharmacist He was seventeen cars old at the time After graduating from Jordan High School Jim attended the University of Utah There he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and then went on to graduate from the School of Pharmacy The two degrees required five years of study and an internship in a drugstore in Sandy While still in school Jim was offered a position in a pharmacy in Rivcrton-h- is first real job! He actually began work before graduation although he had to wait to assume duties as a pharmacist until his schooling was completed In that store he remained for ten years The Riverton Drug Corporation by whom Jim was hired is a family operation the Jones family- -a father two daughters and one son Presently it owns five drugstores in various towns was in Utah When the corporation contemplating a purchase of another store Jim was asked to visit the town and to look things over If he would be willing to move and manage a store in Delta the corporation would buy 1 hat was the stipulation for purchase Jim actually had one day in which to make his decision Neither Jim nor his wife Barbara had ever been to Delta but they came down drove around and talked with people Living here would be somewhat Mr Ashby joined the Farm Bureau in 1965 and has held several Millard County committee positions and has been both state and national Young Farmer and Rancher chairman He was elected to the Utah Farm Bureau Board in 1971 and has been vice president of the organization since 1983 He and C Booth Wallentine Utah Tarm Bureau executive vice president will lease Utah Nov 29 for a trade expedition to Korea Taiwan and Japan where they hope to help sell Utah hay and other Utah farm commodities to Pacific Rim countries The first recorded jump Beach Florida in 1928 him Business of the Week Money Tree promotion underway of I SI’S nunlv re spsjft Keep in touch with Millard Count H kre i H re re 4 |