Show Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley Delta Utah $1800 In months out of county-- $1000 (In Advance) Copy Senior Citizens (65 and older) $1500 50c Clear Lake: Bird Haven Camping somewhere between Clear Lake and Sugarloaf Escalante and Domingo studied a map on which the lake was shown The area has changed only a few foundations mark the sight of the old town the train no longer stops but the the lake the the natural beauty remain Because Utah is directly in the migratory flyway over the years the state acquired and developed 6150 acres of land including water to provide a protected area for migratory and local waterfowl The Clear Lake refuge a state owned and managed waterfowl marsh area under the management auspices of the Utah Division of Wildlife is maintained for the enhanceand promotion ment protection of waterfowl a natural resource Nature of course produced Clear Lake as a natural habitat for migratory waterfowl In maintaining the area the state has increased the marsh acreage five to six times making separate lakes with dikes Man has improved upon nature enhancing the area for larger numbers of waterfowl expanding the caring capacity and more fully utilizing the marshes and six main lakes Basically all the water at the refuge stems from Spring Lake There is no overflow water in the area only subsurface waterflow feeds the lakes Over a thirty year period the average volume measurement of water was 25 cubic feet per second Presently the measurement is 55 cubic feet per second According to Vic Layton of Clear Lake only 5 Superintendent percent of the ducks are raised locally The rest come from Canada All need the refuge for the habitat it provides The migratory fowl need a place to rest and to find food They utilize staging and courtship areas and cover Some remain along with local ducks nesting and brood rearing in the marshThe " water is a source of protection for many and food for the ducklings that gain nourishment from micro organisms found in the water One purpose of the habitat is pro- - f '! i ton 'ivfoz ?? - Y D Vic Layton Superintendent of Clear mote population positively Only a certain number of any population can be supported on a given amount of land Layton explained that overpopulation such as causes adverse conditions disease and starvation for the Therefore regulated hunting is allowed In fact hunters’ groups provide the main money for areas like Clear Lake There is percent reimbursement from federal funds for waterfowl management areas The reimbursement comes from the Lake stands at the new canal Pitman Roberston Act Monies levied from gun taxes hunting etc are earmarked for this legislation Then state wildlife projects that fall within the Pitman Robertson guidelines are reimbursed None of the money is used for salaries Just what transpires at Clear Lake? “There is no typical day” said Vic “Activities are so diverse Eighty peris game cent of my responsibilities management and twenty percent is law enforcement” From October through January hunting season is in full swing At that time of year Vic is on the scene ever visible answering questions distributing data containing hunting conditions and recommended equipment--lot of PR work He is also engaged in enforcing the law which includes doing bag checks Marsh management is water management Vegetation is affected by water levels Therefore the superintendent must keep constant vigil on the water At times due to variables he makes daily checks regulating the for proper headgates channeling Under normal conditions a weekly check is made Presently a project proposed by Vu and funded by the Utah Duck Starni is under way in the west marsh area which covers 1500 to 1800 acres The project involves rebuilding dikes wit! material adjacent to them In order k do this the individual water units have to be dried A 2'j mile canal has beer dug to be used as a by pass area for tin water as the drying takes place Such a project will eventually allow contro back into individual units varying vegetations and utilizing the units Thu nesting is promoted e Vic Layton enjoys the outdoors periencing a kinship with nature He commented that he has always had a love and respect for animals and thai he spent a lot of time hunting etc when he was growing up in New YorV state His interests led to a four yeui degree in Wildlife Science from Utah State in Logan The job as superintendent of the Clear Lake WMA refuge is one of the best in the division according to Vk for it allows both independence and freedom “You have a piece of land that’s your responsibility and you’re really your own boss It also feels good when you get budgetary funding and are able to do something right” The aesthetic sensitive nature of Vic was expressed w hen he talked about the excitement he experiences each year with rebirth in nature “This year I saw the first goose brood on April 14 It was exciting” Changes will continue to be made at the waterfowl management area A like Vic Layton makes superintendent a difference As he carries out his daihe is ever mindful of what is ly duties needed With his expertise he has made observations that led to a new proposal which is currently under consideration on the state level Funding would allow channeling and w ise use of w ater on an undeveloped area of land Escalante and Domingo probably wouldn’t recognize the area today nor would they know Vic Layton But they would be able to enjoy and appreciate Clear Lake and the waterfowl i county $1800 out of USPS County 0 Vol 77 No 44 May 7 1987 Contel hosts celebration mf ' V£ in The Paradise Inn in Fillmore was the scene of a luncheon celebrating the day the 911 emergency dispatch system became effective in Millard County held at noon on FriThe celebration was hosted by Contel On day May hand to make the first official call were Communications Colleen Johnson Consultant for Contel and Sheriff Ed Phillips the person most responsible for promoting the system in the county Other invited guests included CounWarren Jensen and ty Commissioners Fillmore Mayor Keith Abe Johnson Gillens Millard County administrator Robyn Pearson Vern Olsen Director for Utah County of Communications local coordinator Berdell Memmott staller Randy Rowley officials of the Millard County Fire District and amDelta Mayor Ruth bulance team and Hansen Contel employees members of the media Due to Sheriff Phillips’ efforts Millard County has become a pioneer in the state in use of the dispatch system Only one other Utah county has incorporated 911 in an effort to more efficiently respond to and handle emergencies Following Sheriff Phillips’ promotional campaign which began over a year ago county officials had to approve the plan Next Contel workers had to do cable work and modify the system This phase of the operation went on for approximately six months whole For the past two months crews three or four on each side of the county worked installing and testing dedicating trunks from switches to the the sheriff’s office and perfecting Utah’s postmasters to convene in Delta Postmaster Tom Hamilton has been working with the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce since early February coordinating plans for the 51st annual convention of the Utah Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States The convention will be held in Delta Tuesday May 12 through Friday May 15 David of Ipswich Hyde r national Massachusetts of NAPUS will deliver the banquet address on Thursday evening Also planning to attend the four day convention is National A1 Schoel of Wheatland Wyoming who represents Utah Wyoming and Montana on the NAPUS executive board Chapter President Laurie Holley reports that postal officials who will be with the Utah postmasters for the convention include Jerry Egbert Director of Field Operations for the Salt Lake City Division and all three of his coorDixon dinators for Field Operations Greer Steve Gold and Ralph Provost Howard Tokheim Chief Inspector of the Phoenix Division of the US Postal Inspection Service will also attend The four day convention will include several activities There will be an opening barbeque at the Delta City Park on Tuesday evening May 12 at 6:30 pm President Holley will call the convention to order at 8:30 am Wednesday May 13 in the Delta City Building The entire morning of the first day will be devoted to a chapter business session and the Postmaster Hamilton Chamber have arranged two interesting tours for the postmasters on WednesOne will be a trip to day afternoon Lehman Caves and the other will be a tour of IPP and the Delta Valley Farms Cheese Plant For those choosing to forego the tours a golf tournament is on the agenda for Wednesday afternoon The tournament will take place on the Delta golf course Following the day’s activities is an evening of light entertainment planned Business sessions are scheduled for Thursday morning and evening followed by the convention banquet to be held in the ME Bird Center The concluding business session will take place on Friday morning Election of officers will be the main item of business the According to Tom Hamilton convention will bring 100 to 150 postmasters to town The visitors will RV or be staying in local motels and parks Jean Smith executive secretary for the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce continues to work with Tom coordinating the four day event Colleen Johnson prompted Sheriff Ed Phillips to make the first official 911 emergency call in Millard County “It was a matter of good team they enable emergency teams to get to work” said Berdell Memmott the necessary place quickly Sometimes system Luncheon guests were able to see the new system in operation when they visited the sheriff’s dispatch center When a 911 call is made the caller’s location of call telephone number date and time of the call are immediately displayed on the computer screen A is made also out allowing for print The cross referencing and referral computer display and the print out are extremely important and helpful for a caller panics forgetting to give name andor address The cost to county phone subscribers This money is is 50 cents per month used for 91 only and cannot be used for anything else When the system is paid for the cost per month is expected One luncheon guest to be lowered commented “The service is worth 50 cents per family for month Afterall that’s the cost of only one candy bar” 56 Years Old and Going Strong What’s years old and still going strong? What’s improving and becoming more exciting with age? What provides learning experiences and healthy competition for county youth? What involves the energies time and schools money of civic organizations and citizens in the community? Answer: Millard County Jr Livestock Show The excitement of this five day event returns May 18 and continues through May 22 at the Stock Show Barn in Delta In his message to the public President Richard K Turner comments “I of being appreciate the opportunity President of the Millard County Livestock Show for the opportunity it prov ides me working with the youth of this area feel that the livestock show is a great opportunity for those involved especially for the youth It allows them to gain confidence experience and a knowledge of the livestock industry that is so prominent in this area tend a special thanks to the youth for your participation cooperation and enthusiasm that you bring to the show each year appreciate the support and the help receive with the livestock show and give my sincere thanks to the board members volunteer leaders parents businessmen and women r'ounty school Commissioners board members citizens of this community to every person who gives of their time talent energy and monev to make this how a great success” The promoters and supporters of the show acknowledge that the program is an educational activity for you It is designed to “create a greater interest and appreciation in the minds of rural youth of the area for the production and marketing of better livestock” Objectives for the show are: 1) To dignify rural living and create an appreciation for good livestock and an honest effort in the minds of the youth of the area 2) To encourage youth to obtain genuine participating experiences in the economic and practical aspects of livestock selection feeding and record keeping 3) To provide an understanding of the procedures of marketing livestock on a terminal market 4) To encourage commercial interests concerned ith the sale of livestock and livestock products to give recognition to as many exhibitors as possible To this end all youthful producers of prime animals will have opportunity of such recognition 5) To recognize the efforts of the supporters of the Show through every practical means 6) To acquaint the public with high quality meat FFA members who are enrolled and active in a High School FFA program and who have not turned 20 1987 are eligible exby January hibitors Also eligible for exhibiting are members turning 9 years old by the last day of the show and not yet 20 1987 and years old by January students from American Fork Training School Livestock calendar of events 3:00 pm Exhibitors) 5 pm Monday May 18 Entry of dairy animals (Open Show & Jr Livestock Show Tuesday May 19 at ring for 8:00 am 10:00 am Dairy Fitting & Showmanship-Conte- st Livestock Show Exhibitors 10:00 am -- Judging of Dairy Cattle at ring May 20 Wednesday 8:00 am 11:00 am Entry of market animals 11:00 am Exhibitors meeting at the ring at ring 11:30 am 2:00 pm Lamb Fitting & Showmanship-Conte- st at ring 2:30 pm 3:00 pm Hog Fitting & Showmanship-Conte- st at ring 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Beef Fitting & Showmanship-Conte- st May 21 Thursday 8:00 am 9 00 am Livestock Judging contest for Jr Exhibitors (All must be present) 9:30 am 11:30 am Judging of Market Lambs at ring 11:30 am 1:30 pm Judging Market Hogs at ring 1:30 pm 5:00 p m Judging Market Beef at ring 700 pm Awards Banquet at the Palomar Friday May 22 9:00 a m 10:00 am Weight guessing contest for the general public 10:30 am Sale of Market Lambs Hogs Beef Contest Carcass 8:00 pm Banquet Delta 3rd4th Ward Jr |