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Show A E B V R E HI GgGDQDCGTTV Published at Milford, Utah 84751 7 PRICE 25f THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, PEBfi rops. pEfe BoiaiD Representatives of the Southwest Utah Power and Energy Resource Assoc. (SUPERA) met with the city council at a Public Hearing on Monday night to discuss the possibility of the city Joining a co-o- p for a municipal power plant. With a large enough crowd on hand that is was necessary to move to the high school, representatives explained their proposals. They explained that SUPERA is negotiating to purchase power from Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA) located In Utah County at 2.3? per kilowatt hour and selling to Milford City for 6? per kilowatt hour. Wheeling the power would cost approximately .25? per kilowatt. Their proposal was to use the revenue from the power to construct a Hydroelectric Power Plant so that they could pay back the power to UMPA in three years and supply the city's power needs from this plant. SUPERA adrepresentatives mitted that they do not have all the facts about the proposal because no complete feasibility study has been done. But stated they have in mind raseveral sites within a dius of Milford where the plant could be located. Transmission lines would have to be constructed from the site ta the city. The city could with UP&L to negotiate ides! ft Mil e--s purchase their distribution lines (from home to home) within the city or would have the option of building parallel lines if UP&L would not cooperate. also exThe representatives plained that they are trying to negotiate with Utah Power and Light for the purchase of the Blundell If the plant Geothermal Plant. could be purchased a hydroelectric plant would not be necessary. The well --informed crowd on hand, by a vastmaJorltyUP&Lemployees, asked the reps, many questions about their proposals. Some of the questions could not be answered without a study. The City of Milford's share of the study would be feasibility $16,000. corSUPERA, as a have the would authority poration, muto prepare and sell tax-frnicipal bonds to finance the construction or purchase of the plant and lines. They presented a resolution to the city, requesting no money at this time, but for the Mayor and Council to evaluate the posslbilltes and give them further consideration. l, Representatives of another source for municipal power, who were to attend the public hearing requested more time to come up with the necessary data, Mayor Mayer stated that no council decision would be made until the citizens vote on the issue. The meeting moved back to the city office to conduct the regular City Council meeting. Mr. Greg Kemp the city auditor, explained to the council that he has run into a snag in the city audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1986. A consultant for the city apparently bookeeping prochanged some cedures on the computer and Kemp said he cant complete the audit for the amount of money he originally quoted, $4,500. He requested another $3,000 to $3,500 to continue. Recorder Kathy Rose will get with Kemp and determine if the added expense is justified. Dr. Mike Symond, representing the United Way reported that they have released $6,000 of the $28,000 they have received in donations for the Milford Pool Project. The funds will be turned over to the county to the architectural fees go towards The city has that have accrued. paid $2,500 plus released $3,600 In donations towards the nearly $24,000 bill. These funds will be deducted from the city's commitment of $87,500. Dr. Symond expressed the concerns of the United Way Board that the city has not commited more money to the project and as a city is taking no steps to raise any money. He said that United Way will release their funds on a matching basis with the city. Councilman Wayne Wiseman presented the plans for the Milford Pool. The plans are for a five lane pool with a separate wading pool and inflatable structure. Councilman moved the plans be Whitney. accepted contingent on the fact that the city could withdraw or make changes after the bids are let. All voted in favor. Mayor Gene Mayer signed the plans stating that he is fit still against the inflatable structure. Pat Nelson of the Loyal Opposition Party submitted three names for consideration to fill the vacancy on the City Council created by the relocation out --of --the city limits of Councilwoman Pat Lister. Bonnie Hardy, Robert Romlne and Gary Sullivan were considered for the appointment. Alter discussion, all voted in favor of Robert Romlne being sworn into the position at his earliest convenience. Chief of Police Burel Scott reported on the remodeling of the back-pa- rt of the city office. He that $100.00 has been reported spent and requested $100.00 more. Recorder Rose reported that the veterinarian, Dr. Urle will be in town this Saturday, February 7th, Rose rtd Treasurer Judy Daly will X lb X IS 15 X It 15 it FINALS j U Max Mayer voting to tear them down. With the tie, Mayor Mayer voted to let them stand. Robin McKinght was hired to fill the vacancy as airport manager. Davis reported the new floor coverings and fixing two windows in the city office would cost about No action was taken. $1,500.00 The council authorized the chase of 12 water meters. pur- !5 Mayor signs pod plarc, need donations Those children who are participain the pool project "Sweet ting are: Josh and Heart" contest Chelsle Hardy, Craig, Emily and Amber Thompson, Jennifer, Cam-mi- e, Candice and J anna Barton, Tiffany Johnson, Chelsea Rowley, Shane Davis, Margaret Davis, Brady Williams, Tiffany and Heather and Jeremy Schow, joey Craig and Michelle Wiseman, Kris-te- n Beckstead, LaDell Bealer, Cory and Brittany Bee be, Mandy, Josh and Lexy Rose Coon, Brady Gilliam, Dustin Holm and Brandel Whi- y - i r J r f I ' , The City will start It's budget making prcess within the next month, to be completed before June 30, 1987, and has to know how much can be raised voluntarily. The committee urges everyone to fill out a pledge sheet and to start making donations now. If the citizens of Milford and South Milford want a pool they must start making voluntary contributions. If the funds arent raised voluntarily, they will most likely be assessed. Over $30,000 has been raised already. The architect Indicated that a portion of the city's commitment - could come through labor. The city can to excavate the site and move a water and sewer line. This work would be deducted from the $87,500 commitment. Too jd any people have worked too hard to back-o- ff now. Start sending In your donations. TogIvg Hepi . Karl Truman, left, poses with the plaque he received from the John Deere Co. See story for details. assessments. Hol-low- Each child has a jar set-u- p at a business throughout participating the community. Each 1? donation equals 1 vote. All donations go towards the Milford Pool Project. In the City Council Meeting the mayor signed the plans for a 5 lane pool with a separate wading pool with an inflatable structure contingent on the fact that the plans could be changed after the bids come In. The Pool project fund raising committee needs everyone, including residents of South Milford, to fill out a pledge sheet and start V making donations to the city office. Any money not raised through donations will have to be raised in other ways, such as one time ford) 1st place, Brady Edwards (North Sevier) 2nd; Brett Covington (Gunnison) 3rd and Scott Peterson (Wayne) 4th place. At 132, Dallen Terry (Enterprise) 1st place, Mark Martin (North Sevier) 2nd; Jason Carter (Milford) 3rd; Dean Hamill 4th place. 138 lbs, Kyle Bosshardt (North 1st place; Brian Pace Sevier) (Wayne) 2nd place, Tim Tebbs (Panguitch) 3rd; Doug Whitlock (Gunnison) 4th place. At 145 lbs, Ryan Puffer (Milford) 1st place; Gene Buckland (Gunnison) 2nd; Corey Thurston (North Sevier) 3rd place; Clint (Continued on Page 2) Milford High School hosted its first-ev- Karl Mlnersvllle Feed the John Deere farm equipment dealer In Mlnersvllle has been recognized by Deere and Company for 26 year's service to customers and his contribution to John Deere's position as the free world's leading supplier of farm equipment. The dealer recognition was in conjunction with the 150th anniversary celebration of Deere & Company, which was founded in 1837 by pioneer blacksmith John Deere. Tru-ia- n, and Supply, Mr. Truman received a commemorative plaque engraved with a quote from John Deere, "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." The plaque also bears the company's sesquicentennlal medallion in sculptured brass. Bob Door of John Deere's branch office in Portalnd, Oregon, saiddur-In- g a "John Deere Days" presentation at Mlnersvllle Elementary School on January 28: of your contribution as an Independent businessman who represents the John Deere name and all it stands for." Mr. Door said the plaque was the attests to the Importance VI.17. dance Feb. 13 The V J.W. is sponsoring a Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 13, 1987. The fun will being at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Senior Citizen Center. Set-uwill be furnished, B.Y.O.B., no food. ps All veterans, their wives, auxi- liary members and guests of veterans are welcome to come out, socialize and have a good time. K !5 13 "This plaque company's way of thanklngMr. Truman and other JohnDeere dealers In more than 100 countries for their , efforts, "which have maintained pee re's standing as the largest supplier of farm equipment in the free world since 1963." . Karl Truman has been in business since 1961 and serves farmers in Beaver and surrounding counties. The dealership employs 8 people. O to 1 1 IT V testis DrGSiling Region at the High School Gym this past Saturday. Ten teams participated in the Tournament. North Sevier High School won the Tournament with a total of 171 12 team points, Wayne followed with 144 12, Beaver took 3rd place with 114 points, followed very closely by Gunnison with 111, and by Milford with 109. scored 42 12, Piute 40, Enterprise 31, Parowan 23 and Kanab 1. The first four places in each weight will participate in the State Tournament, this weekend in BeaWrestlingTour-name- er nt Pan-guit- (Pa-rowa- n) ch ver. In the 98 lb. weight Class Steve Roberts (Gunnison) 1st; Darrln Bradshaw (Beaver) 2nd; Blain Chappell (Wayne) 3rd, Billy Hales (North Sevier) 4th. At 105 lbs. Jen Hansen (Gunnison) 1st; Jimmle Nelson (Piute) 2nd, Warren Hansen (North Sevier) 3rd, Kelly Eyre (Beaver) 4th. AT 112 lbs., Cody Ekker (Wayne) 1st; Lane Limb (Beaver) 2nd;Dean Westwood (Piute) 3rd and Jody Christensen (Gunnison) 4th. In 119 lbs weight, Kerry Blackburn (Wayne) 1st; Matt Wilson (North Sevier) 2nd, Kenny Ruesch (Beaver) 3rd, LeAnder Muskett (Gunnison) 4th place. At 126 lbs, Robbie Romlne (Mil ilT O 15 II ftyoofliorl The following weather Information is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weather Station. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 27 28 29 53 51 37 49 45 30 31 31 0 29 24 22 25 20 .04 0 0 0 0 0 58 Feb. 1 31 52 Feb. 2 Precipitation last year to date was 3.33 Inches. This year to date 1.28 inches. H SI IT IS II ST!I IS fling Tournamen: EScBonwcf pm SATURDAY $ also be available, at the Fire House, to sell dog licenses. After receiving no bids on tearing down the grandstands and a request from the Lions Club to leave them up the council voted to let them stay. The Lions Club agreed to help with the upkeep. Wiseman and Whitney voted to allow the grandstands to remain with Davis and w. x Quo CHAMPIONSHIP ft Janee Blackburn of Loa. tney. fate ff OUTSTANDING WRESTLERS: Ryan Puffer, left, of Milford and Kerry Blackburn of Wayne County High School were named outstanding wrestlers of Region 12 Tournament in Milford last Saturday. Ryan is the son of Bob and Jill Pulfer, Kerry is the son of Charles and TAS-Coa- On Monday, Feb. 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Beaver County Sheriffs Office received information that a helicopter belonging to California Water and Power had crashed in the Mineral Mountains approximately 10 miles north west of Beaver, with four occupants aboard. A search was made by Beaver County Search and Rescue Unit and two search and rescue helicopters from Dugway Army Depot. The two helicopters and Beaver County Search and Rescue Unit were able to locate the crash site at 5:47 p.m. and removed the four occupants of the downed craft. The injured occupants were transported by helicopter toCedar City for medical treatment. At 3:00 a.m. January 23, 1987 Salt Lake F.A.A. notified the Beaver County Sheriffs Office that an Emergency Locater Transponder (ELT) was activated in Southern Utah. Possibly near the Milford Airport and requested a check by made of that area. Jerry Brown, Gary Nellsen, Glen Buffington, and Chuck Collings ol the Sheriffs Search and Rescue Unit were dispatched to make a preliminary check of the area. Using the units two ELT locators a strong signal was located in Mlnersvllle and the units zeroed in on a private hanger where a helicopter was stored. A check of the craft found the transmitter activated. The owner of the helicopter stated that the helicopter had not been used In several days. 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