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Show dT MILLARD COUNTY I USPS 446-74- 0 Founded NNA FOUNDED IN 1894 25 CENTS 00m MILLARD COUNTYS FIRST NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION ) U a)$ rCv rYAfy HU 1065 SUSTAINING Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Volume 88, Number 14 IPAs fifth bond issue announced ! t O Intermountain Power Agency's fifth bond issue, Series A, 1982, was announced Tuesday, March 23rd, at a Board of Directors meeting at the Agency. The Issue will be for $300 to $600 million, and the sale Is scheduled for May 21. A maximum issue could bring the total of all bonds issued to over $2 billion. The size will be determined by market conditions at the time of the sale. The Board also authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Consolidation Coal Company. The Memorandum reflects of areas and agreement major anticipates execution of a coal supply ' 'i'hhhCk ,St BLM Weather Report By Jay T Rogers MARCH HIGH LOW PRECIP. SNOW .15 1" .21 3 The Bureau of Land Management has adopted a new policy for administering livestock grazing on public rangelands under its jurisdiction, according to BLM Director Robert Burford. The policy became effective March 5, 1982. Burford said that the new policy represents a national approach to rangeland management that allows management decisions to be made by Distict and Area Managers closest to the resource area. Burford said that in reaching final decisions that affect grazing use, managers will be expected to consult with individual operators, wSwW 4 fl,Wiv,y State and local agencies, other public his basketball of names with decorated the Ashby Eugene prized displays land users and the general public. tournament players who made the first basket In each tournament since 1957. In reaching decisions BLM field managers will consider the condition of the range, its production potential, resource-us- e conflicts, the present management system and the opportunity for positive economic return on investments. Under the new policy, sufficient information will be collected to enable the manager to identify current uses, By Marge Barton the production potential and the condition of each grazing allotment. This High school sports have many dedicated fans. This is especially true in East Millard County where not only the Millard High School students cheer their teams information will be used to help deteron to victory, but the alumni as well remain avid fans and attend every Eagle mine management priorities for the allocation of funds and work effort. game they can. Fillmore also has a basketball fan who follows all the tournament play, no matter whos team is playing, and owns a prized basketball with the names of each player on It who has scored the first basket in each tournament since 1957. Eugene Ashby carries his cherished basketball in a plastic bag to the tournament each year and obtains the autograph of the player. Mr. Ashby, who is 86 years young, was honored at a special ceremony before Gell Edwards of Mountain View one of the tournament games held recently at Dixie College in St. George. Real Estate is expanding his services His basketball reads like a hall of fame record with the following basketball to include the Brian Head Ski Resort stars names Imprinted on his treasure. area. 1957, Gary Randall, Morgan; 1958, Ken Wilks, No. Sevier; 1959, Cliff Mr. Edwards said, Our new office Pierpoint, Brigham Young High; 1960, Ken Betheridge, Parowan; 1961, Glen in February. Anyone wishing to opened Brown, No. Summit; 1962, A.C. Ekker, Green River; 1964, Dale Lee, Uintah; 1965, Lynn Parsons, So. Sevier; 1966, Joe Warren, Moab; 1967, George Wilson, School Immunizations Wasatch; 1968, Jim Milne, Dixie; 1969, Tony Matthews, Hurricane; 1970, Brad There will be an Immunization Clinic ai the Hancock, Union; 1971, Alan Black, No. Summit; 1972, Allen Lee, Intermountain; tillmorc Elementary School on Tuesday, 1973, Gene Roberts, Moab; 1974, Stan Neilsen, Morgan; 1975, Russ Sommers, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. It is Morgan; 1976, Kent Ure, So. Summit; 1977, Merrill Johnson, Morgan; 1978, Bob April 6 from that children entering recommended Hyde, Wasatch; 1979, Andrew Jensen, Millard; 1980, Troy Jones, Tintic; 1981, in the fall receive a booster of Kindergarten Mark Griffin, Lehi; and 1982, Bodie Peebles, Wendover. 13 P T , 3 Polio and I M M R Please check Mr. Ashby said he missed going to the tournament In 1963, and didn't get an records on school age as well as younger autograph that year, because they went to the University of Utah that year and children All immunizations will be 504 each He also remarked that he had to wait couldn't get a good seat, so I didnt go. If you have any questions, please feel free to until 1979 before he could get a Millard High School boys name on his basketball. call the nurse at "That was the year Andrew Jensen made the first tournament basket, he said. Ashby, who has also written poetry as a hobby for years, penned this tribute to Lynn Parsons and was asked to read it at the 1965 game when Parsons, who made the first tournament basket that year, went on to win the rating of fastest hand in the fieldhouse. P is for preconcert and a Roundy mastermind A is for Lynns automation to bring them from behind. A representative of the Disabled R is for retrieving many passes one by one American Veterans will be in Fillmore S is for his strategy to which many teams succumb on Monday, April 5, 1982 at the Job O Is for the oneness of the coach, the cheer group and the team Service Center in the Courthouse from N is for his number, that lucky old thirteen 2 p.m. to S p.m. The purpose of the S Is for the school, that will never say farewell, For his name will be a legend each one will have to tell. quarterly visit is to assist veterans and members of their family in pursuing Put them all together they spell Parsons, Including Mom and Dad with the Veterans Adminis- claims of a lot fun Ive had. But to me, a fan from Fillmore, thez spell JfcUgfli 8 One of basketballs most loyal fans lives right here in Fillmore contract in the near future for coal from their mines in Emery County. In other business the Board also approved a contract for $328,790. The contract was awarded to Wasatch Electric Company of Salt Lake City. Continental Telephone of Delta, Utah awarded a contract for the telephone system for the Construction Administration Building for $301,885. was The new management policy also requires BLM field managers to monitor the results of various management activities to determine their effectiveness, detect changes in resource condition or use, help resolve issues and conflicts and protect resource values. According to the category of individual grazing allotments, grazing decisions would be issued within 9 to 17 months after conclusion of the comment period following the publication of the final EIS. BLM is required by a U.S. District Court to prepare 144 TS's concerning livestock grazing use of public lands by 1988. Fifty statements are now complete. Burford said that the new policy meets all requirements of law and of Departmental grazing regulations. The policy was first formally proposed on July 16, 1981 and copies sent to representatives of western universities and colleges. State and local agencies and other interested parties. The final statement reflects comments from all sources. Copies of the final policy statement is available from the Director (220), Bureau of Land Management, Washington D.C., 20240 and from State and local BLM offices. Real Estate office expanding coverage I 1 DAV thats a loyal 4 in Brian contact me should call Head. Cell's schedule will be Mondays through Wednesdays in his Fillmore office and Thursdays through Sundays in Brian Head. 586-242- SCIPIO CEMETERY NOTICE Scipio Cemetery project is being received with enthusiasm by Interested persons and as it progresses those having containers or other decorations on the graves are being asked to have them removed by April 10, 1982, if not, it will be necessary for the work crew to remove them. . to visit Fillmore tration. Typical pensation, Benefits, Discharge Discharge Hospital Education claims are as follows: Com- Educational Rehabilitation, Upgrades, Reissuance of Certificates and DD 214, VA Gaims, Reopen Gaims, Overpayments, and Waivers. Pension, Vocational East Millards American Cancer Society lists fan! JOIN THE BIG EASTER EGG HUNT THIS WEEK The East Millard - Fillmore Chamber Commerce is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for the grownups, or anyone else who can figure out the clues to where the prize eggs are hidden. The eggs will contain gift certificates In the amounts of $100, $50, $25, and $10. A prize will be given away each day, Monday through Friday. Clues to the whereabouts of the prize eggs can be obtained from Chamber of Commerce merchants listed in the ad on Page 2 of this paper. So visit each one and pick up a clue and, If you can find the egg, the prize will be yours. The American Cancer Society, East Millard Chapter is functioning here in our area. East Millard Chapter officers are: Elva Richman, President; Rob Ewers, Vice President; Annette Day, Public Education and Information; Tanna Ewers, Proffesslonal Education, Service and Rehabilitation; JoAnne Utley, Secretary; Kay Rasmussen, Crusade Chairman. This group of volunteers and the American Cancer Society hope to help educate the public as to the importance of the Cancer Society here in our own Boys State tryouts to be held Friday In for those interested Tryouts attending the American Legion's Boys' State program will be held Friday, April 2, 1982 at 8:00 p.m. in the Legion Hall, Boys' State is a plan for training In the functional aspects of citizenship. It Is a program of education sponsored by The American Legion, Department of Utah. Its purpose is to teach the youth of today constructive attitudes toward the American form of government. Boys' State attempts to show that our scheme of government has not outworn its usefulness; that all a democracy needs is an intelligent citizenry and a clean, honest and impartial administration responsive to the will of the people. Boys' State purports "to educate our youth in the duties, privileges, rights of and American responsibilities citizenship." It is wholly a plan for training in the practical aspects of government. It Is functional In that applications of the principles of democratic government are made in every possible way. The Constitution and the statutes of the State of Utah are the patterns from which the fundamental law of The American Legion Boys State has been developed. Boys State shoule be thought of as being a mythical 51st state with a constitution, statutes and ordinances constructed by Its citizens to govern themselves. area. Educational programs have been presented at the Senior Citizen Center and at the Elementary School, more programs are outlined through other community organizations. In 1913, when the American Cancer Society first opened its doors, the word "cancer was rarely printed in magazines or newspapers, or spoken aloud. Cancer patients felt isolated and doomed. Cancer research held little interest or promise for most scientists or physicians. No one spoke of a cure Continued on Page 10 Candidtates for admission will be accepted subject to quota if they meet the following qualifications: They must be boys who are juniors in high school on May 1, 1980 and of good moral character. The method of selecting the boys is left to the local American Legion Post. The method used should be based on fairness to every eligible boy with the idea of selecting the most sole representative boy available. School officials can aid materially with suggestions as to the outstanding boy leaders who could represent the community with honor at The American Legion Boys' State. Only boys of outstanding qualifications in leadership, character, and service should be selected. Scholarship Is important, but not paramount. A political leader is not necessarily the best scholar. Not as an absolute list of qualifications, but more as a guide, the boys then shou'd be selected because their qualtities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, and service. It is suggested that boys who are completing the eleventh grade in high school be selected since they will return home to furnish leadership In the school and community during the coming year. The greatest good from the program can be secured by boys at this age and grade level. Fillmore City Council reorganizes Planning Commission Fillmore City Council has appointed three new Planning Commissioners in recent weeks. The vacancies were created by Jim Larsen stepping down as Chairman and resigning as a member of the Commission; Joyce Deardens term expired; and a new position was created by the recently adopted revision of the Zoning Ordinance. "Actually, Jim Larsens original term expired a year ago, City Administrator Dwight Day said, "But he agreed to stay on for another year to complete the critical work the Commission was in the middle of. His resignation comes as no surprise as it was understood by the Council last year. Jim has made a significant contribution to this community in his position on the Commission and know that the City Council is very appreciative of the service Jim has given." The I Joyce Dearden has certainly done a good job for us also, she has been right in there pitching and Is to be commended for her contribution. I know that the City Council appreciates her contribution, " Administrator Day said. With the vacancy in the chairmanship the committee needed reorganization and Mayor Rasmussen appointed Alan Roper as chairman. Mr. Roper has served on the Planning Commission for two years prior to this appointment. The newly appointed commissioners are Howard Andrews, Dorothy Beckham and Jerry Warner. Although Joyce Dearden did not wish to fill another four year term, she agreed to be an Assistant Secretary to the Commission and is working actively in that position. Anyone wishing to appear before the Planning Commission should call Joyce for an appointment. DEA comments sought on Millard County land Public comments are being sought on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed ownership transfer of 960 acres of public land in western Millard County. The Bureau of Land Management has received applications to reclassify three e tracts to permit the transfer under the Desert Land Act. The purpose of the Act is to allow the applicants to purchase and use the land for agricultural purposes. Two tracts are located near Gandy and one tract is adjacent to Eskdale If the proposed reclassification is adopted, the ownership transfer would depend on the applicant's ability to meet the requirements for desert land 320-acr- danger signals of Founded ItBS 1 ) t f. 1. f Friday, April 2, 1982 Fillmore. adopts new grazing policy a. Now, - MEMlED OF THE 1982 MEMBER Association entry These requirements include the availability of water for agricultural use Copies of the draft Environmental Assessment are available from the Bureau of Land Management, Box 778, Fillmore, Utah. Comments on the adequacy of the assessment should be sent by April 26, 1982 to Tom Terry, Lands Specialist at the Fillmore BLM office. and the economic feasibility of the proposal. According to Tom Terry, BLM Lands Specialist, the draft environmental assessment includes an analysis of the proposed land reclassification and a alternative. The public is being asked to comment on the adequacy of BLM's analysis and to provide any resource information which has been overlooked Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held next week The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored in previous years by the Lions Gub, will be jointly sponsored this year by the Lions Gub and the newly formed East Millard Fillmore Chamber of Commerce. The Easter celebration for the children will start at 10 a.m. at the Millard High School football field on Saturday, April 10, 1982. Both colored boiled eggs and candy eggs will be hidden. Separate hunts for the various age groups will be held, one for ages S and under, another for ages 6, 7, and 8, and still another for those 9 through 12 years of age. Special prize eggs will be hidden along with the other eggs, totaling $40 in cash. So, be sure to bring the little ones to d the Easter Egg Hunt for a time I fun-fille- |