Show 0 Serving Utah's Great Pahvant Valley Single U?PS Zions Bank and First Security join forces alker Br kaihy wo longtime financial competitors iovs irsl Security jihI Corp Itankcorporation have merged and will do business under ihe irsi Security name the oldest nuilti state hank holding comhe merger isepeeted pany in the nation to close by the end of this year if regulators approve the deal he merger was a surprise to livcal hank managers ynctte ladscn ol Delta s irM Security Bank and Kick Archibald of ion's liank Uolh were notified by phone at about the same time the press released the information Sunday afternoon "At this point am unsure what effect the mergerwill have at a local level" said Archibald "'Our desire to continue pro- iding excellent serv ice to our customers and taking care of their financial needs " ederal and slate regulators will carethere fully review the merger and typically is some required sale of branches to av oid hich branches will be cona monopoly which offices regulators will solidated or require he sold is unknown according to a press release "I think the number of oh reductions ill be less than one hall our annual combined turnover which will lessen ihe pact on employees Koth companies will also implement a hiring freeze and ill do ever thing they can to fill positions from each other's ranks" Madscn said ocal Kink managers transition and most anticipate a smooth customers will nol notice any changes as a result of (his merger Product and service issues have not been addressed but fees are expected lo remain competitive Ihe partnership will offer customers the best ideas the best expertise and the best products and serv ices of both ions here w he more plac es to bank and more places to access an A M surcharge free throughout 0 western states according lo a press release "I am optimistic about the merger" Madscn said "I have been through three and the result has previous been heller for customers employways ees and shareholders expect this will be " even more so 10 1999 alker exhibitors Inim around and state crowded the countv fairgrounds ivestock Show for the ('Nth annual Jr 2 and Ihe June participants brought a beef a swine or a sheep and main of them brought more ihin one species his year was once again considered successful and busy by the hoard of rectors exhibitors and supporters he lunior livestock show prov ides an educational opportunity for exhibitors Some of the protects include rate ol" gain carcass fitting and showing record hook and a livestock ludging contest along with the tudging of market and breeding animals " he purpose of the show is to leach agricultural principles and the responsibilities required incanng for livestock from beginning weight to market" viid len and treasurer ay lor secretary Heel" is usually or purchased by A members in Nov orlVe lagging is his verifies done in Jan possession and ownership of animals and prevents the purchase of a show animal with little or no input bv members into ihe raising and training of the animal Market sheep and swine are tagged f day s prior to the show Dairy animals must be owned or leased by exhibitors and on record at least 30 days before the show kjlh the hey are not sold hut are shown as breed- stick and for all cat- showmanship itting egories filled Ihe first dav as exhibitors brought washed and clipped animals into the ring rophiesand cash were awarded to first second and third place winners m the senior tumor and beginner div isions Ml participants arc shirts and given awiirds even one wini lomething according to av lor he tudging of animals on their meat quality begins on the second dav A Grand L June Vol 88 No 48 68th Millard Countv Junior Livestock Show enjoyed by exhibitors and buyers ing V crntj ( opv t - r i f7 f V Nearly 200 animals went through the sale Champion aid Reserve Champion is lected in Ihe market lamb division market steer and market heiter division mark el hoe div ision and heel citcissdix ision All market stik entered in the show is sod at auction on the third day witlHirand aj:J Keserv e Champions going to slaugh- ter alter being exhibited and nidged It an exhibitor shows three animals only one may go thnuigh the auction sale ring malsire Mikl by head and not wcghi and are vld to the Inchest bidder s Thursday ring during sae ' I'dckers nufvet thc Pre per pound tor east' inMiiil ihu isn't sold a: ac!:on or tiv" home 'n i' ruse exhibitor lor iiiit pt "I his year tc first ea: eve1 that siieep thai weikiwJ 12" pvuis ru: a wy-2' ger check ti'm a sei" packer paid pounds poi' tor all the sl eep av lor snj fv i"md packers tot ail the anur coaraee thei'i to bid on the n ses ev " vc tlv i"at fc "ifpot' e a'J oftv l" "c pKk" h r'c M snow 'v :i'roie'ioi 'lie ee aw at 'v:e' Ctos or entire pivser 'hw vo'i'O veslock state and !ppO't ie el ev crifg J Dylan Boswell with planes Radio Controlled Air Show and Fun-fl- y The first annual Spirit of I'tah radio controlled air show and on May 22 was vers exciting especially for those experiencing this ty pe of ev ent for the first time Scheduled acts included r c sky divers a helicopter jels and a living lawnmt wcr There was open ing bv area and state r'e'ers throughout the day The spectators were thoroughly enthralled by ihe planes and many cries of "1 want one!" were heard he Fillmore hast Millard ions Club sold hamburgers hoi dogs and soda pop from the Coke Wagon There were sno cones and Navajo Facos as well as other treats for all to enjoy Jerry Hanson and the air show team want lo thank the area businesses for their donations for the pries that were given and everyone else who came out and supported this nonprofit organization Teams prepare for Relay for Life Bykalhy H alker Face up your running shoes pack your and sleeping bag and join the American Cancer Society's Relay fori ife crowds as the lake lo tracks around the stale County walkers and runners will join in the battle against cancer June 18 and 19 Teams of alking and running enthusiasts will gather at 6 pm Friday June 8 the F)elta High School Race Track for relay s against cancer Relay for Fife is the American Cancer Society 's version of a relay but with a new twist It is a family oriented team event where participants can walk or run around the track Participants camp out around the track and hen they aren't taking their turn running or walking they take part in family fun activ ilies games contests and entertainment Teams from companies and organizations collect donations from friends family members and associates and can w in prizes for their efforts Due to the late start in Millard County this year the standard $1 00 donation required from each team member is not necessary Any amount collected w ill be accepted County participants have formed 14 teams however there is still time to form additional teams Others who may want to participate are encouraged to attend and will be placed on existing teams Cancer survivors from throughout the lent county are invited to join in the opening ceremony Friday evening and take part in the relay An honorary lap by cancer sur- ivors is being planned to begin the relay Survivors may contact Joyce Ashby at for additional information Volunteers will cook donated ostrich burgers and turkey steaks for participants during a dinner at 7 pm Friday evening Participants from each team will furnish side dishes to complement the meal Breakfast will be served to all participants Saturday morning Spectators are inv ited to join in the meals for a small donation of $2 each A candlelight serv ice to remember cancer iclims is scheduled Friday June 8 at approximately 10pm I uminary bags ill be available for purchase at the track for $5 prior to the serv ice The relays will end at noon Saturday During the closing ceremony a handmade quilt will be given away as part of the fund raising activities Registration forms and information about Relay for Life are available from Deb Sperry at or 135 Roma Thomas at Funds raised w ill enable the American Cancer Society to expand serv ices to cancer patients and their families offer more educational programs and expand cancer research programs 'hate" to help give shots photo and caption above and story below were part of Tess Portfolio which accompanied her stock show entry ) (The Taylor s Calvin is a great steer Bv Tess Tavk years old live in Hinckley go to the Delta North Flementary School hav e tw o brothers Beau and Yancy My parents are Kim and Teri Tay lor joined because it's fun and ou get to spend time with your friends and family want is to be a singer when grow up and helping me nol to be frightened in front of am len people like to go sw imming roller blading and to go dancing at the stock shows like talking and play ing with my bird This is my first year showing beef His name is Calvin tne day was alking him around the pea and he wanted to play but said no He came up behind me and tried bunting me but ran over the fence and started screaming my head off Calv in is a nice tame steer most of the time got his name from the bull he was breed from Calv in has a pretty w hite face w ith bangs black body and a long bushy tail have learned that cow seat and drink a lot every day can't be know that afraid of mv steer because he w ill know it and not mind me He is so big and strong that when he wants to go somewhere he can just drag me along have had to walk him several times a w eck for months It's fun w ashing enjoy Tweety Calvin He likes a bath and stands very still if another cow doesn't run into him Cody Pehrson came out and showed me how io clip Calvin When he was trimming his head Calv in started to cry and il made me sad to sec tears falling from his eyes was about to cry with him am wish going to miss him when sell him could keep him even though he makes me mad sometimes Calv in is a great steer It is my first year showing two lambs know nothing about clipping them or combing out the wool so this is hard for me hope lo get blue ribbons on them They are both pretty w ild and strong The first day took them out one was going It fell on the ground and would not crazy go where was going My brothers were am yelling at me and started to cry working to tame them down and hope they will mind me at the show have learned that pigs are easier to show and ork w ith than sheep are Last year showed a pig and a dairy calf My calf took third place The tudge told me that needed to clean out his ears and should not have taken my eyes off her w hen turned around w ill try harder this year My best friend showed a pig See Stock Show on page 3 i1 TX 'i 2iz f: 1 PortThe photo and caption above and story below aopeared in the with hs stock show entry folio prepared by T J Riding in conjunction Taking care of my pig makes me happy ti J AiiJ'IC like to fish hunt am years old live with my grandma and and swim am the grandpa and my two brothers live in Hinckley youngest in my family and go to school at IVIta North Next ear will be in IVIla Middle School his is my first year in loined because of my best friend Yancy He wanted me to raise a pig with him My is a swine One of the fun experiproject ences I've had with my pig is he likes to dump his water and lay in it fter walking him it lakes quite awhile to water him bcxause he dumps his water several times can be walking my pig and gel halfway there and all of a sudden he is running back to his pen have learned a lot about raising pigs hal to feed them ou don't spray them down after you walk them how to wash them and how to make them he followed by a cane has taught me a lot about responsibility and how to help others My friend and myself work together taking care of our pigs have to do my part while 'l aney dies his part We make a good team hav e learned how to be a good sport care of my pig makes me happy put in a lot of time and hard work would like to be a doctor when grow think il would be fun helping and up taking care of others Delta Community Medical Center Health Fair Thur June 10 from 8 am to 2 pm Delta North Elem School Aud DR COPY J"si Bring the family for lots of great info |