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Show MILLARD COUNTY FOUNDED IN 1894 I USPS 25 CENTS 446-74- 0 MILLARD COUNTYS FIRST NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER founded ASSOCIATION I86 NNA SUSTAINING 1982 MEMBER Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Volume 88, Number 13 School Immunizations VA- , - P There will be an Immunization Clinic at the Fillmore F.lementarj School on Tuesday, - 3:00 p.m. It is April 6 from 10:00 a m. that children entering recommended Kindergarten in the fall receive a booster of D P T.. 3 Polio and I M.M.R. Please check records on school age as well as younger children. All immunizations will be $0 each. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the nurse at . ,5l . ? Killer dog was shot morning in Fillmore. In ;V3 $jfT &. ? of Dogs running loose killed $400 worth sheep belonging to Paul Rasmussen early Saturday morning. The sheep were enclosed by a chain link fence in a small field on 4th West between 2nd and 3rd South in Fillmore. Four head of sheep, all fat lambs, were slaughtered by the dogs. One of the dogs was still at the scene chewing on one of the fallen lambs when the grisly scene was discovered. It was shot in the act. Officer Thorpe Robison said other dogs were involved as several different dogs footprints were all over the field in the snow. The officer added that in addition to Mr. Rasmussen's loss, other sheep have been killed by dogs in the city. Lono Winget and Lloyd Keel have also suffered losses. Robison said Dogs running loose and killing livestock is a serious He said problem in Fillmore City. other incidents involve chickens and turkeys that have been killed. The law says you have got to keep your dogs confined in the city, he said and added that dogs living outside city limits that are brought into the city in trucks or other vehicles must be tied in the truck of kept on a leash while in the city of Fillmore. are cracking down on violators this law and will continue to do so in the face of this latest incident. Officers of DOG TAG DEADLINE NEARS Residents of Fillmore are reminded that March 31st is the deadline for obtaining Dog Tags at the regular fee. The fees are: $5.00 for a spayed female or a neutered male or $12.50 for either sex that has not been sterilized. Rates Increase Beginning April 1st, the ordinance calls for the fees to be increased to $12.50 for dogs thave have been sterilized and $22.50 if they have not been. In order to qualify for the reduced rate, the owner must show a written statement from a veterinarian which indicates that the dog is either spayed or neutered. Sales After April 1st the City will be campaign to conducting a license all of the dogs that have not been licensed by then. The cost of this campaign is part of the reasoning behind the higher fees, according to Dwight Day, City Administrator. If we are going to carry on effective of the City's enforcement Dog Ordinance, we must have all of the dogs licensed. Actually, to do anything short of that might be discriminating against the residents that voluntarily comply with the ordinance, so we're planning to follow the directive of the Council as Door-to-Do- or door-to-do- or Members of the library community and people interested in library services and responsibilities throughout die state are invited to attend a series of hearings on Draft 2 of the proposed State Plan for Library Services. These hearings, sponsored by the Utah library Association, are scheduled from March 25 through March 30 in various communities throughout die state. The hearings offer all state residents an opportunity to review Draft 2 of the proposed State Plan for Library Services which was prepared by the Advisory Committee for Library and Information Services. The State Plan presents needs, goals, objectives and statements of responsibility on seven issues: resources, personnel and facilities, services, intellectual freedom, public awareness, financial support and legislation and standards. According to Dennis Day, chairman of the hearings, Because of the high educational level in Utah there is a tremendous demand for organized access to information and this State Plan focuses in on that problem. Free closely as we can, Mr. Day said. We realize that Day continued, there is going to be some inconvenience this first year to people in qualifying for the lowest rate, and to those that are not really contributors to our dog problems. We have tried to do as much as possible to minimize their inconvenience. We hope that everyone will understand that we are making an honest attempt, without granting special consideration to anyone, at reducing or eliminating the most common source of irritation and damage to the residents of Fillmore. 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, of By Jay T. Rogers MARCH HIGH LOW PRECIP. SNOW access to ideas and information, a orerequisite to the existence of a responsible citizenship, is as fundamental to America as are the principles of freedom, equality and individual rights. This access is also fundamental to our social, political and cultural systems, he added. The State Plan on library Services is a direct result of the first Governor's Conference on Library Information and Services held in April, 1979. One of the major priorities that emerged from that conference was the need for a statee wide, plan for library Utah The Advisory Comdevelopment. mittee on Library and Information Services was appointed by the Utah State Librarys Board to draft a com- long-rang- Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 23 for Taft Charles Watts, 71, a prominent figure in high school athletics, who died of a heart attack Friday at his residence. Mr. Watts grew up in Kanosh and attended MiMard High School in Fillmore. He also attended Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City where he played basketball during the 1930 and 1931 seasons. He was named the outstanding player in the annual Utah-ldah- o tournament both years. Mr. Watts also played for the University of Utah and was named forward. In 1943, Mr. Watts joined the Millard High School staff, where he taught for 21 years. During that time, his football team won 19 regional championships and six state victories, four of which were consecutive years, 1950-5Mr. Watts also coached track and field, winning 16 regional tournaments and four state trophies. And, in 1954 he led the Millard wrestling team to a state championship. He was inducted into the Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 1978 and into the Southern Utah State er rs mum penalty of one year in the county jail or $1000 fine, or both. counts of Negligent Homicide in the firey deaths of a young Santa Clara woman, her two children, and her brother. The fatal accident happened on Dec. 20, 1981 on near Cove Fort. The semi, driven by Lacher, hit the rear of the family's passenger car which burst into flames killing the four occupants. Lacher was charged with Criminal Homicide, a 2nd degree felony, but plea bargained and was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of Negligent Homicide, a class A misdemeanor. The misdemeanor charge carries a maxi- - David L. Christensen, Mgr., of A. LaVoy Kimball Ranch, Kanosh, Utah, has been recognized nationally by the Prosecuting Attorney Clayton Hunts"It is essential that all drivers and their employers, especially those driving large or otherwise dangerous vehicles to be on notice that tailgating, excessive speed (violations charged in this accident), and other offensive driving behavior will absolutely not be tolerated in Millard County." He said the roads and highways are for everyone, not just truckers, or any other It is not only segment of drivers. arrogant, but at times deadly to suppose otherwise," he added. American Angus Association for having registered Angus cows qualified to be listed in the Associations 1982 Pathfinder Recognition Report. The Pathfinder Program indentifies superior Angus females in the breed based upon economically important production traits including regularity of calving and weaning weight, according to Dick Spader, executive vice president. Angus cows with superior performance records are listed in a Pathfinder Report published annually by the American Angus Association, man said, or the Utl fur Taft Watts College Hall of Fame Jan. 18, 1982. Mr. Watts obituary is on page 7 of this issue. American Legion celebrates 63rd birthday mation services. The reports from these bearings will be presented at the Utah Library Association Conference, May 6--8. A hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 1982 in the Fill- South Main. more City library, w award. The others chosen were Linda Baugh, Edith Callister, June Day, Stella Day, Georgia Hare, Rae Ellen Hare, Gwen Hunter, Sylvia Huntsman, Suzanne Limburg, Catherine Nielsen, Audrey Quigley, and Melinda Whitaker, all of Fillmore; and Beth Crosland of Holden. Each of the women received a certificate honoring them as one of 28 women of Millard County considered influential by community leaders and respected for her worthy contributions of service and example. They were chosen by nominations from civic, church, education and business leaden as a few to represent many who have in some small or large way helped shape Millard County. Accompanying the award was a rose donated by one of four florists who helped honor the tion was Dm Hofhines of Holden. Mr. Hofhines is the oldest member of the American Legion Post 61 and the only World War I veteran member. Commander West Barton introduced the American Legion esaay winners who were invited to help celebrate. They each read their winning themes on the topic Lets Hear It For America. Todd Quarnberg was the first place winner in the Senior Division and Darcie Burt the second place Senior Division winner. In the Junior Division Kendall Krause placed first with his winning essay and Jason duff was the second place winner. Dorene Emmett, who judged the essays, told why she picked each of the boys winning themes. e Entertainment was provided by Saycocie and Seng Rattans, and Clayton Edwards and Gary Barton. Lamphone demonstrated a Laotian dance accompanied by Seng oo the Clayton and Gary rendered guitar. American songs, several typically on and Gary oo guitar. Clayton piano Rae Ellen Hare concluded the program with a poem What Is A Veteran? The Auxiliary ladies furnished a most delicious supper. Lam-phon- Elm Hofhines The American Legion Post 61, along with the American Legioo Auxiliary celebrated their 63rd birthday Saturday evening at a party in the Fillmore Legion Hall. Honored at the celebra-speci- S3 GAS SKIP FROM BEAVER NETS TWO IN MEADOW Stories on each of the highlighted women were featured in a special publication effort to applaud some cf the women in the county who have made important and lasting contributions to others. They were chosen by a few to represent many deserving, admirable women in Millard County. Letters were sent to 80 leaders in the county asking them to nominate five women they thought were doing the most to shape the area in which we live. Over 100 different names came up, many more than once. The top 28 were chosen, which happened to be made up of 14 from each side of the county. vote-gette- Two men who left a Beaver service station without paying for their gas were apprehended in Meadow at about 9 15 Tuesday evening after a high speed chase at speeds up to 93 miles per hour. A trooper stationed in Beaver gave chase and radioed ahead that the A vehicle was heading north on roadblock was set up at Meadow by Patrol troopers and local Highway another roadblock at Fillmore as a precautionary measure if the vehicle should run the Meadow roadblock. The fleeing pair turned off at Meadow and were apprehended there, but only after ramming a police car twice and TRUCKER PLEADS GUILTY FOR FIREY RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY IN PATHFINDER REPORT DEATHS Randolf Lee Lacher, 22, of Venturia, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to four wit a 3. achievements, influence Numberous Problems We have had numerous incidents in the past few months of sheep being killed, horses being chased, prize and ordinary chickens killed by dogs in the community, not to mention the problems with their attraction to the other nuisances they create. We have even had people attacked and injured, fortunately not seriously. Many of these and incidents are by the pets 'companion dogs' that people have, not just the 'strays and wild dogs. We hope the entire community will Mayor Doris Rasmussen extend their vision to the whole women in the Millard Twenty-eigh- t objective, as many have already, so we chosen in our all unified be County, by community leaden dog. reducing might to represent the many who have helped problems," Day concluded. shape the county, were honored last week as influential women. The hoDors came in conjunction with the LDS Church's Tribute to Women during March and Womens History Week, March to the Clues Monday through Friday. Chosen by nominations from civic, whereabouts of the prize eggs can be education and business leaden church, of Commerce obtained from Chamber in Millard County, 14 of the over two merchants listed in the ad on Page 2 of dozen women were from the East Milthis paper. Doris So visit each one and pick up lard area. Among them was who of Rasmussen, Fillmore, mayor if can find the the a clue and, you egg, vote-gettwas for the special top prize will be yours. HE TAFT WATTS RITES HELD TUESDAY Millard County women honored for their JOIN THE BIG EASTER EGG HUNT THIS WEEK y, 1982 f ounafi UM Weather Report Utah Library Association to sponsor hearing in Fillmore Saturday the act of eating lamb this dog and others killed Saturday DOGS KILL SHEEP IN FILLMORE Friday, March Assooaf.on in St. Joseph, with headquarters Missouri. To qualify, a breeder must have his herd actively enrolled in the Associations Angus Herd Improvement Records Program. In order to be listed in the Pathfinder report a cow must produce a calf at a young age and continue to wean a heavy calf on an average of every 12 months. Each calf must have a weaning weight ratio of 1 OS or higher with at least 10 herdmates evaluated each year. A minimum of three calves is required for a cow to be listed in the Report. In the 1982 Pathfinder Report a total of 2,900 cows are listed. That represents less than one percent of 300,000 head reviewed for publication. In addition a total of 80 bulls that have sired five or more Pathfinder cows in the Report are listed in a Sire Summary. The Pathfinder Report is published having their vehicles' tires shot at. Local officers involved m the roadblocks, chase, and apprehension of the suspects were. UHP Sgt. Lyle Evans, UHP Troopers Clayton Allred, Ron Law, Jim Smith, Deputy Garth White, and Fillmore Officer Dan Rowley. Also Tuesday evening local officers apprehended another gas skip suspect out of Beaver and two men accused of defrauding of services m sepa ate incidents when they each went to the Beaver Hospital complaining of pam and asking for something for il They each slipped out without paying the hospital. annually in the May issue erf the Ar gus Journal. For a copy contact John Crouch, director of breed improvement. American Angus Association. 3201 Frederick Blvd., St. Joseph, Missouri 64501. BURN REGULATIONS DEFINED Many people have inquired about burning weeds and clippings in the past few weeks, according to Gty Administrator Dwight Day, who explained that Fire Chief Williams has set May 1st as the tennative date when the do burn order will be effective. Everyone may burn in their yard or pastures until May 1st but the Fur Chief has requested that the Sheriff's Office be notified before burning of any size is done. By calling in this information, the dispatcher will know rf the Continued on Pago I |