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Show CENTS NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION founOM) 1865 NNA SUSTAINING MILLARD COUNTY'S FIRST NEWSPAPER Volume 88 Number 21 Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Elected American Legion District Commander Oayton R. Barton of Pahvant was elected to the office of Commander, District 6, of the American Legion at the district convention held in Salina last Friday. Barton is a member of the Fillmore American Legion Post 61. District 6 includes 15 Posts in Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties with about 800 members, but the new District Commander said he would like to see the ranks of Legion-aire- s in this district to greatly increase. He said, I advocate a large membership in the American Legion because only through unity of the organization can we institute new programs for veterans, and protect those we already have. One of the most important programs veterans have going for them at the present time is the Veterans Administration Hospitals, Barton said. Just one week spent in a veterans hospital could more than offset a lifetime of Legion dues, he said, "cont sidering what the cost would be if a veteran no longer had this facility available to him or her. District Commander C. X. Barton Other than the veterans benefits, there are many reasons why veterans principles of justice, freedom and owe it to themselves and their families democracy. to become members of the American Barton said all veterans of one day or more active duty in the United States Legion, the commander emphasized. He listed some of the Legion goals as: services during periods of war are 1) To help promote Americanism, eligible to join the American Legion. without which our national defense Anyone who was in the service between would be weak. The future of all of us the periods of April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918; Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946; may depend on American patriotism. 2) To uphold and defend the ConstituJune 25. 1950 to Jan. 31. 1955; and Dec. tion of the United States. 3) To preserve 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975 are eligible, he the memories and incidents of our said. associations during die great wars. Due to economics and world unrest. 4) To combat the autocracy of both the Commander Barton advocated, we classes and the masses. 5) To promote must unite and stand strong to all these peace and goodwill on earth. 6) To safethings veterans have gained and proguard and transmit to posterity the tected in the past. Donations for new library going well The response of the public concerning the building of a new public library has been very encouraging. As a library board, we have heard nothing but positive comments about this project. Everyone seems to like the idea of having a new library without raising taxes to do it. Hopefully the response will be as gratifying when we ask for your help in constructing it. We have received a contribution of $1250.00 from A. Dee Robison and Hilda R. Geer. This donation was given is memory of their mother, Adelia R. Robison. She always encouraged her children to read and learn. She was an enthusiastic advocate of libraries. She knew the benefits they provided to a community. Our campaign was started with a generous donation from Evan D. and Irene P. Robinson. These out of state supporters wanted to be the and they were. first to (More information on this project will be forth coming.) The donation from the Robinsons was given in memory of their parents: Hyrum W. and Rose Robinson and Walter I. and Mary T. Paxton. Mrs. Robinson wrote, "I feel I should do this in a small way to show my appreciation for all the years mother read bedtime stories to us and told us stories awakening a desire to read and appreciate good books. To dad for Buy-a-Bri- buy-a-bri- UTAH rates. The $10 fee is for new licenses, lapsed licenses, and renewed licenses. These may be operators or the various chauffer licenses. Duplicate licenses, where a license has been lost or damaged or where someone wants a new picture, went Of THC UtJ CAPITAL NOTEBOOK By David C. Pruden Petition Now Right to Know Circulating The taxpayers of Utah have an interesting opportunity over the next few weeks. We can change a law that presently denies us access to legislative meetings vital to the future of our state. A legislature spends millions of dollars in the taxing and budgeting process. In addition, their regulations govern almost every aspect of a persons life. Much of the discussion or debate on important legislation takes place behind closed doors. This must change. We pay the bills and have a right to know what takes place in those closed door caucuses. Now we can become the legislators. A Right to Know petition is now circulating throughout our community. It will place the matter of legislative caucuses directly before the people. A majority vote would allow the citizens to have a closer look at the activities that have so much effect on their lives. On several occasions the legislature has rejected attempts to change this law to bring them into line wnh the states open meetings law. Our school board, city council, county commission must all hold their meetings open to the citizens. The legislature should be no excepnon. tthen you sign the Right to Know pennon you serve nonce that taxpayers intend to return control of government to ihe people. Sign the petition today It will allow the voters to open the door to legislative meetings this November The Right to Know petition is available for you to sign at your community newspaper The American Legion is looking for nine or ten men to meet the following qualifications: have used and be familiar with the 30 caliber Springfield Rifle; had a tour of duty 90 days or more with the United States Armed Forces during war time; be a member of the American Legion; be willing to arise early Memorial Day, May 31, 1982; honor and pay tribute to our deceased Buddies, many of them who paid the Supreme Sacrifice to defend this great land Democracy of ours; be prepared to assemble at the American Legion Hall at 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 31. Be prepared to visit the following Cemeteries at the designated times: Scipio 8:30 a.m.; Holden 9:15 a.m.; - T v-s- 1 Miss Poppy, Lori Hare, was with Mayor Doris, Xasmussen when she signed proclamation for May 29th as Poppy Day. office. Poppy Day Proclaimed Legion to conduct Memorial Rights his support along these lines too. If everyone that gets the paper would just make a donation it would help. As a board, we agree with the Robinsons. It would help to have everyone Jerald Finlinson, M.P.H., was who gets the paper to give a donation selected by the Central Utah recently to the new library. District Health Department to serve as We suggest that this year, rather the Environmental Health Specialist than wiring or asking someone else to for Millard County. As Environmental Health Specialist, place flowers on a loved ones grave, do something that will last more than Finlinsons duties include educating a few days. Use that money to make a the public regarding environmental donation in their memory to the new health, inspections and enforcing the library. You could show no greater laws in the area of public health. love to a parent, grandparent, or child. According to Finlinson, he will Most of us obtained our love of reading concentrate his efforts with food service sanitation, drinking water sysand learning from our parents. We express gratitude to Mr. Martin tems, waste-wast- e disposal systems, and public health hazard complaints. Durkin for his donation to the library. Finlinson graduated from Utah State Donations can be sent to: Tafta Watson Box 423 Fillmore, Utah 84631; University in 1962 with a Bachelors or Fillmore City Library co Fillmore Degree in Animal Science and furthered his education with a Masters of Public City Building Fillmore, Utah 84631. from Tulane University Health Your help is not only appreciated, but in 1970. Degree needed. A native of Oak City, Finlinson Thanks. Fillmore City Library Board recently returned home with his family Diana Day after worting for nealy fourteen years Vera and Elda Freeman in Colorado and New Mexico. He Gloria Hunter worked in Denver with the Food and Lona Huntsman Drug administration for three years and District Health Depart- Bea Iverson the Dean Peterson Tafta Watson Fillmore 10:00 a.m.; Meadow 10:45 a.m.; Kanosh 11:00 a.m.; and the Indian Cemetery 11:45 a.m. The pay has nothing of monetary value, but the knowledge and satisfaction that we honor the memory of those who gave their lives in the Service or our Country, and those others who have dropped their burdens by the Wayside of life; that they fought for the Cause of Human right and liberties of law and order and true Americanism, is a far greater pay than anything of monetary value. Everyone interested call: Fillmore Evenings 5 to 10 p.m. NOTE: Experience helpful but not necessary. 743-545- New Environmental Health Specialist from $3 to $5 ($10 with a motorcycle identification increased validation), from $2 to $5. Perhaps the most significant item related to the increase in driver license fees are those costs associated with reinstatement of the driving privilege. Anyone whose license has been suspended or revoked due to excessive points, drinking and driving, no insurance. etc. shall be required to pay a $25 00 reinstatement fee in addition to the regular licensing fees prior to regaining their driving privilege. In addition, individuals who fail to comply w ith the terms of traffic citations will be asked to satisfy those obligations and will be charged $25.00 in addition to the regular licensing fees prior to driver license renewal. Senior citizens driver license renewals have not been changed, and shall remain at $3.00 ($6.00 with a motorcycle validation). M(ini(ll Founded 1985 PRESS ASSOCIATION'S Drivers license fee increase By law, the fee for driver licenses increased from $5 to $10 beginning on May 3. 1982. So, anyone getting or renewing a driveT license after that date must pay the higher fee. A motorcycle validation went from $5 to $8. or if it is just a renewal it is $5. For example, someone renewing both his or her driver license and motorcycle validation will be charged $15 in the future. If someone is renewing a driver license and getting a motorcycle validation for the first time or has a lapsed license with a motorcycle validation, it will cost $18 under the new Friday, May 21, 1982 Association ment in Environmental Health for three and half years. From Colorado, Finlinson moved to New Mexico with his family where he worked as a environmental program manager for the Environmental Emprovement Agency there. Most recently he has been providing bookkeeping, accounting, and income tax services. Finlinson and his wife, the former Carol Hoodless of Logan, Utah have five children, Chet, 22 recently returned from an LDS mission in England, Rick, 20, is currently serving in the Canada Halifax mission, James, 18, Loreen, 16, and Carmen, 13. Anyone wishing to contact Finlinson regarding environmental health services may contact him according to the following tentative schedule: Mondays-Del- ta Office, p.m. 252 West Main 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays-Fillmo- re a.m. Office, 55 South 400 West 743-57- 2 3. Finlinsons position is made possible through funds from the Intermountain Power Agency. 8-- 5 864-361- 2 This is it! The day you have waited for! PINK DAY is Friday, May 21 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 in the park and the legion hall. All your favorites will be there! Dinner, bake sale jammed full of luscious Mayor Doris Rasmussen has proclaimed May 29, 1982 as Poppy Day in Fillmore, according to Beth What-cot- t. Poppy Chairman of American Legion Auxiliary Post 61, which sponsors the annual observance. Lori Hare is Fillmores 1982 Miss Poppy. She is the daughter of Robert and Rae Ellen Hare of Fillmore. The American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its memorial flower which pays tribute to the war dead and aids the living veterans and their families. The contributions are used solely for children and youth and Local rehabilitation in our local community. While Poppy Day comes but once a year, the funds are used to benefit veterans the year round. The Auxiliary poppy should not be confused with the buddy poppy or others. They are never "sold but given in return for a donation. The Auxiliary says. There can be no price tag on the value or the appreciation of a man or womans service to their country. The Auxiliary poppy is also a reminder that millions have died so that you and I might live in peace and security in America. teens injured Jilleen Nielson, and Sean 17, Stevens, 16, both of Fillmore were injured when their pickup ran off the road and overturned about one mile west of the airport on Airport Road at approximately 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1982. Jilleen suffered a broken collar bone, a severe bump on the head and back injuries. Sean received a bump on the head and a chipped shoulder bone. Both Fillmore ambulances were called to the scene and Sean was taken to Fillmore Hospital by Ambulance EMTs Raun Child. Evalo Anderson, and Norma Brunson. Jilleen was transported to the hospital by Ambulance EMTs Kent Dalton. Marge Barton, and Gordon Bennett. Sean was quite a hero during the in rollover emergency. Even with his injuries he managed to get out of the pickup and either carried or helped her to get about 200 feet down the road away from the overturned truck as he was fearful that the propane tanks on the truck might explode. He then ran a mile to the airport for help. After conveying his request for help to people at the airport he then collapsed in shock. Without his heroic gesture the consequences of the accident could have been much greater. The accident was investigated by UHP Trooper Clayton Allred who was assisted by Fillmore Police Officer Ron Williams. Jilleen is the daughter of Robert and Afton Nielson. Sean is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Stevens and Sandy Stevens. All are Fillmore residents. Second joint blood draw Monday, May 24th is the date set the second joint Blood Draw between Intermountain Health Care Hospitals and the Red Cross. The draw will be held at Fillmore Utah Stake Center oeginning at 3:00 p.m. and going to 7:30, or later with prior appointments made for those who cannot make it by 7:30. There are still 53 units left from the first joint draw a year ago with Utah Valley Hospital that has not been drawn on. These IHC Units can be transferred to any Salt Lake Hospital or hospital throughout the state. If there are any readers in East Millard County who have paid for units or used units in prior operations or etc., since last for goodies, bazaar items galore, the most exciting games for the kids, tables and tables of rummage-treasure- s that are yours just for the looking! A drawing for the beautiful quilt on display This summer Fillmore Elementary in Christensen's window will be held will be offering summer school 9:00 at 1:30. More beautiful quilts will be a m. to 12:00p.m. daily from June 14 to actioned off at 5:00. There is something 28. Acceptance will be given to July for everyone at Pink Day! (Raffle tickets those children needing the most help on are available at Christensen's or from a priority basis. Gasses will be offered any Pink Lady). according to the needs of each student. There w ill be four B YU student teachers who are certifying in Special Education screening. The school will contact those parents as teachers. There will also be a sumwhose children scored quite low on the mer with two teachers, tests to see if further testing and help offered at this same time. is needed. If you do not hear from us by the end of school. May 27, you can If you wish to have your child conassume that the testing indicated no sidered for either program, please conproblems. tact Mr. Adamson at the Fillmore June, please contact Gark Packham at the hospital. He will be happy to work with anyone who has not been aware that East Millard County has already given blood to help residents of East Millard County. For residents using hospitals that use Red Cross blood, there should be no problem receiv;ng units. We ask for continued support frm the community to have a large draw to take care of our own people and thrir blood needs. We also ask for supp- rt to spread the word that this nrd is being provided and our reside- s need to use it so it can be continued. Thank your for the past support we have received. - - Summer School at Fillmore Elementary Testing at Fillmore Elementary the During the week of May Education Department at Fillmore Elementary School tested 186 and children. The testing was designed to find those children who may have learning and physical handicaps. The Special Education Department would like to thank those pat n s who brought their children to the school for the 3-- Special pre-scho- l, Elementary School by Tuesday, May 25. The phone number is (There w ill be NO bus service for either program.) 743-548- Childrens Art Festival coming soon! East Millards own Oiildrens Art Festival is coming to Fillmore! Each Saturday in June from p.m. in the Gty Park an art form will be spotlighted with workshops for youth from five on up. Watch for further details. 4 |