Show July 18 2007 C hronicle Millard County Nation’s Largest Fire Spreads Cold War Fallout Government says there is no danger for downwinders Radiation levels seven limes higher than normal are being reported by Utah monitoring stations downwind of the largest fire in the nation the Milford f lat fire National Nuclear Security Agency spokesman Darwin Morgan said Ihurs July 12 that the agency leased the information to reassure Utahns that elevated radiation els are too low to worry about “We know that from the experience with downwinders we"re very sensitive to concerns that Utahns have about radiation" Morgan told the Deseret Morning News “Downwinders” are the victims and survivors of exposure to radioactive fallout from atmospheric nuclear tests in Nevada in the 19MK and ‘60s 1 he Milford lat fire in central Utah that has consumed 6X0 square miles since July 6 was reportedly 30" contained Thursday morning 1 he Salt ake 1 ribune reported that NNS cited the backlash from the cancelled Divine Strake test as a reason for releasing the data on gamma radiation spikes Divine Strake was derailed in part due a federal lawsuit brought by downwinders who claimed the fallout parplosion would ticles in the soil left behind from the atomic tests Downwinders advocates agreed the radiation threat to local residents is minimal but Citizens Education Project Director Steve I rick son a plaint ifl in the Divine Strake lawsuit said the NNS Vs explanation that the source of the radiation is naturally occurring radon gas from the ground is “an artful dodge around the truth” Radon is a colorless odorless gas known to cause lung cancer over exposure many years of Radon is primarily an alpha not a gamma radiation emitter “This hot rocks spin won't wash” I rickson said “The burning of trees and vegetation that absorbed fallblasts couout from the pled with the strong winds stirring up the surface soils as Div me Strake could have done are the likely cul” prit here J Truman director of Downwinders Inc said the monitoring stations miss the most dangerous fission products - such as Plutonium an alpha emitter - left behind from past nuclear tests “They only measure the gamma and beta radiation tn real time and careful laboratory analysis is required to determine what isotopes and radiation sources we're talking about NNSA hasn't done that yet so they're jumping the gun with this naturally occurring radon diag- State University County Extension Staff New Utah “T hough nearly 100 years old the xtension Cooperative System is as vital as ever and perhaps even more so due to the increased versity and complexity of the sues people encounter today The extension usu Cooperativafhttp edu him about) “ Utah State University xtension in Millard Cooperative is a cooperative program County between Millard County Utah State University and the United States Department of Agriculture and is the link between Utah State University Our and the citizens of the county five us is to prov ide unbiased educational programs that will enhance the quality ot life for the citizens ol the county " (http extension usu edu nullard ) Millard Countv I xtension stafT -I I Millard would like to extend a gracious You to Deaun who recently retired as the USU Millard County I xtension Office Manager for all her years of dedicated service New to the USU Millaid xtension stafT are Teresa County Alldredge and Jolene Johnson Teresa Alldredge replaces Deaun as the new USU I xtension Office Manager Teresa has lived in Millard County for 30 year and has raised five children She loves playreading with her grandchildren ing crocheting camping and riding AT s Jolene Johnson has been hired as the new Millard County Family and Consumer Sciences 4 H Agent in the USU Extension Office The I CS Agent functions as an educator to provide leadership for planning organizing implementing and evalTTiank Ciironicle Crossword nosis” Truman said “Plus there aren't enough monitorto acing stations in enough locations curately assess the extent of radiation from this fire and none in the area around the Neola fire in northeast Utah” ruman said “Anew here there is smoke from such fires there's radiation and that would be in just about all of the cities in northern Utah All of this shows the monitoring system is inadequate more about public relations than public protection It's chilling that after all these years and now in the era of 'dirty bombs' - we still don't have proper monitoring or candor from the gov emment ” Truman and I rickson called for a full review of the monitoring program and an independent analysis of the levels and source of the radiation "NNS credibility is no better than that of its predecessor the Atomic which I nergy Commission constantly and falsely told downwind communities that ‘there is no danger’ from fallout” rickson said The Citizens Education Project can be reached at www citizensedproject org for more information about this and other topics of interest to people living in the Great Basin - l IV uating adult Family and Consumer Sciences programs and youth development programs Additional include recruiting responsibilities training and supervising volunteer leaders Jolene is from Buhl a small town in south central Idaho Her educational emphasis is in Mamage Family and Human TAevelopment She enjoys reading learning cultural events and outdoor recreational activities The USU Millard County xtension stall extends a warm welcome to Teresa Alldredge and Jolene Johnson Millard USU Current County I xtension Staff Agronomy Agent 4 H County Director Craig Poukon Jim Stevens ivestock Agent I amily and Consumer Sciences Agent 4 H Jolene Johnson Assistant Shaylah Dansie Assistant Darlene Scott AFP Assistant Jackie Nielson FSNTP Assistant Mary Anna Henke Office Manager Teresa Alldredge Millard County I xtension Offices Delta Mon Wed and Fn 83 South Manzanita Ave Delta Utah 84624 Fillmore Tues and Thurs 50 S Mam St Fillmore Utah 84631 Please contact the E’SU Millard ith any County F xtension team and all questions regarding information classes and programs offered through extension sen ices Page Progress The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Bull Riding Association is the main scheduled event at the Millard County Fair on Saturday night Aug II I (reworks will follow the bull riding Tickets puahased before Aug II are S8 for adults and $5 for ages 5 to 2 ickets at the gate are $ 0 and 56 A special family rate of S40 for up to six immediate family members Advance tickets can be purchased at the Millard County Chronicle Delta and Fillmore IFA's Quality Market Delta Zion's Bank Duane's and the Rancher Cafe Bull Riding events are limited to 45 riders and five alternates he top ten come back to short round Prize money will be at least 1 30(H) Registration bixiks open Aug and close Aug 9 for any local talent that would like to compete "Fortune favors the brave” is an iom that applies to bull riding more than any other sport in the world There are other dangerous sports but none that match a human competitor with an animal possessing superior physical strength and a spirit to match that of his human rival From the stands bull tiding looks like a contest matching brute strength with finesse but down in the arena it is more a battle of will and spirit between the bull and rider (treat bulls must have great spirit and the bull nder must rise to this or be destined to lose Talent is part of what makes a great bull nder but he must have mental strength and courage to go with it A bull rider's equipment is simple A rope and a pair ol spurs are the sic necessities Most bull riders also wear leather chaps which serve to protect the nder minor scrapes and also add a little flash to the nde The vest that most bull riders wear is filled with high density padding to protect the body from hooves and horns Some nders wear a helmet to guard against head injuries which are common in the sport The bulls are bom with most of what they need - a pair of horns an attitude a thick hide and uncommon strength and agility A flank strap a length of padded rope - is wrapped around the bull just in front ot his flanks The flank strap is often misunderstood Its purpose is to entice the bull to kick more Without it most bulls would have greater tendency to run or fall The flank strap serves to regulate their bucking somewhat and cuts down the nsk ot injury to a bull If you are familiar with a dog's Fire containment exists from front page 24 hours it had doubled again Muir mentioned the speed at which the fire moved He told of a firefighter comon Hwy 257 ing up from Cedar City said he out ot Milford The firefighter w as dnv ing at 65 mph and the flames his ith w car were keeping pace The official tally of losses in the fire include two out buildings burned and two out buildings Over 100 head of cattle were burned haystai ks have burned and w inter ranee no lonrer V) 3 “ H ticklish spot then vou have an under standing ot how a flank strap vvotks Bulls and horses are notoriously tic k lisli atound the flank area (neat bulls love to buck They have peisonalities just like people Some arc always omerv Sonic ate tiiend lv and like to be scratched behind the eus There have been a nunibei ot bulls that weie tame enough tor children to ride around on in the back pens but when loaded into the chute seemed to know it was game tune and relished the chance to try and throw a cowboy A great bucking bull could be worth upwards ot 580000 and as such they live a life ot bovine roy ally They receive the best vetennarv care the best feed the teisiiest girl friends and tor the most part woik a maximum ot 16 seconds a week - and that's only it they are feeling well' or those hankering to participate card holder members have FR(R preference PUBR permit inembets have preference next It more conies tarns are needed to fill the bull riding event non membeis desmng to enter will be ntrv put in the draw fees are as follows Bull rnleis FIiHUh) membeis and 5120 (HI tor non membeis 58(1 (H) to the pot 5 30 00 to the d nionev pot to the assoc union for year end 520 awards news letteis web site ol five supplies seirctuv ludges and etc 520 (H) non member tees go to mn out tee is etiirv the assoc iition 30 members 51 ”0 non tee 580 51 members Ml bull rnleis must call to enter Diaws will be posted the follow mg div after the call in books close It a contestant diaws out and then turns he can and will be lined Memberships ate 5 '8 00 for pasl members ot card holders Permit tee New members will be is 5HH)(H1 riding on a permit which when thev have acquired 280 oi more points caul can buv their P( BR they non member tee tot There is a 520 bull riders who enter an event before buving their permits or card Contact the PR( H by calling 43S 9 ”9 0922 or on the internet at www pcbrabulls com Director rank N'oves can also be reached at 2710 Shnrclmg Dnve Delta UT 84624 Care Center Continued from front page tion published by the Commissioners m The the County paper Commissioners met with Hoojves later that afternoon to discuss concerns "Intermountain Health Care is committed to working w ith the County in determining the best solutions for long term care in Millard County However it is ultimately a county decision and we will be supportive of any decision that they make” said See Fire Containment on page 3 Continued 3 PRCBA Bull Riding at County Fair in many areas High temperatures are continuing and low humidity will contribute to high fire danger in the area The cn tire state of Utah remains under fire restrictions where open flames are not allowed on federal state or vate lands except in approved fire pits in improved campgrounds picnic areas and permanently improv ed places of habitation For more information about fire restrictions go to utahfireinfo gov ' Hoopes On their part the Uomtnissioneis said they will continue to discuss the Care Center opcraiion w uh 11U’ "1HC and Millard ( 'ountv have had good working relationship Thev an important part ot our countv the two hospitals and the care center Wc intend to continue to have a good relationship with them” said Commissioner Walker Over 50 people attended a meeting regarding the future operation ot the Care Center on ed Inly The Commissioners letter was read to the assembled crowd Comments were made expressing comem about a possible change of administration and whether or not quahtv ot service would decline it there is a change in prov iders The discussion introduced the sub a are with U ti IhThgrrrtA CBnUKO— text ot the possblc discontinuance ot the sw ing bed in the illmore hospital and mov mg those residents to Delta Movement ot the swing bed occupants to IXIta would bring the resi dent total to around 80 ot the possible 60 residents This was discussed as a wav to bung total costs down Other topics were also brought up and dis cussed A all to lion " as issued to get in terested pieties to all then respective Counts nmmissionet to let them know the i' tec lines and concerns Ml three ( omriussioners said they are in tavoi ot public meetings to discuss the issue and present nfor mation to the pub'ic n ending op cration budget am1 oi devo'ed to Mu mes tot all operating the ed in the to attend arc to be future hyXwte 2Srd h cf IhjT J&Tfrcp Eifrs EtraVv clchrafion llin Tncsflax Juts 6:00 am - 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