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Show Press Time County Commissioners By George One of the first groups who came and met with the County Commissioners last Thursday, was a group of businessmen who came to protest the enlargement of the commercial zones on the north and south ends of town. These men had several arguments against the enlargement of these , zones and wanted to express their feelings before the commissioners met as the county zoning commission. Ordinarily I would have been able to report this as a news story and let it go at that but, at the previous meeting of the commission they had to find someone to fill the post left vacant by the death of Dr. John R. Murdock and they mada me the goat. Since that time I have tried to find out what the purpose of the county zoning board is in other areas and have sat as a member of that board on two occasions and reviewed applications for extensions of the commercial zones. As nearly as I can discover, one of the main arguments for having a zoning ordinance was to restrict the building of commercial establishments along the access routes bringing trafinto the city. It fic from was also a part of the discussions that the merchants in the city should be protected from unfair competition from new busjnessos springing up on those 'access roads. I have found several cases in the east where zoning boards have tried to hold down competition and have had their ears pinned back by the courts so I can't really get to anxious to try that. However, I keep asking myself about the unfair part. Is it fair that new businesses should be allowed to spring up on tho.w access routes and gain practically all of the advantages of the businesses in the city and yet bs able to avoid the taxes paid by the businesses in th? city? Perhaps they don't have all the advantages of the city but All they get nearly all of thorn. conthat they really lack are nections to the city water and power systems and the city's power rates aren't much better than those of Utah Power and Light. As far as police protec- Meet, Adopt '64 Budget have the same fire department and only lack fire hydrants to obtain comparable fire insurance rates. How is any theif to know whether he is in the city and able to ignore the city police or over the line and in the county with only the county sheriffs dept. to watch out for? Of course, the city police are deputy sheriffs so even that is no great difference. On the other hand, is it right to teU someone who has property on those access roads that he cannot accept a proposal from an oil company to make commercial use of his property? With the new service stations which are already built or going to be built on the north end of town it is plain to see that in a few years we will surely have new motels going up on both the north and south ends and find ourselves in the position of having a new town on each end of town and an old town in the middle. And the the old town Is going to be paying the taxes to support the entire outfit. There are probably many arguments against it, but I would like to offer a suggestion. That suggestion is that those people who want to change their property from the agricultural to the commercial zones make two applications. One to the county zoning commission for a change In their zoning status and the other to the city for admission to the city. Or, perhaps, just the petition for admission to the city would be sufficient because, should their application for admission to the city be accepted, they wouldn't have to worry about the zoning board's actions as the city doesn't have any zoning. As most of you know, the city is going to have to make some arrangements concerning the city sewage disposal plant In the very near future. They also face problems with the culinary water distribution system. By adding these outlying areas to the corporate limits of the city it will, for a time at least, Increase these problems but in the long run these areas must be included and serviced by the city systems and I believe they should be added now so that the city can make long range plans when they plan their improvement programs. One thing is sure, as a member of the county zoning board, in the future I intend to take a long hard look at any applications for extensions of the commercial zones and see if they rightly should be allowed to build up ut i th city without The Beavery County Board of County Commissioners met last Thursday and adopted a budget for 1964. Most of the budget is about the same as the one for 1963 except: Agricultural Extension Ser- Single Copy lOo $3.00 vice, Exhibits was raised from $1,000 to $1,600. Under Courthouse a Year in Beaver County, Other, $4.00 expenses, the cost of Janitor was raised from $1,500 to $1,625. Sheriff's Equipment was increased from $1300 in 1963 to $2400 in 1964 for the purchase of an automobile for that department. The County Road fund was cut from $15,000 to $8,000 in order to help balance the budget Total General Fund for 1964 is budgeted at $95,905.00 as com pared with 98,81$.00 for 63. The Library fund was increased from $6,000 to $7,000 and the Class "B" Road fund was estimated at $85,305.52 for 1964 compared with $78,802.38 for 63. Sheriff Gillies met with the Commission and expressed the need for a humane society in the county. He said there are many instances when inhumane practices are reported to him for action but no one will sign a complaint. In talking with the Sheriff after he left the meeting he told of a horse which was shot in three places and left in great pain to die by some one here in the county in the last few days. I guess its true that it takes all kinds of people to make the world but I also often wondar what any one who would do something like that is good for? The County employees are d covered by Blue . Cross and the Commission was told to expect an increase in the premiums for that coverage. They instructed the Clerk to ask for bids from other companies for comparable coverage. The question was raised as to the use of the County Sheriff by governmental agencies in enforcing their rules and regulations in regard to cutting of poles and Christmas trees. This is a tough problem as the Sheriff is on call for this duty and yet no money is made available bv tho:;'! agencies, to cover the cost of the service. The property of the Utah State Department of Fish and game had been placed on the tax rolls through a missunderstand- ing and was taken off. The Dept. of Fish and Game was ordered to pay money in lien of taxes by the last legislature on ground they acquire after the passage of the law. But, they are a governmental body and shouldn't be on the tax roU and the treasurer was ordered to make the change. The County Attorney brought up the question of the County Licensing ordinance which was tabled for further study. The County Attorney also supplied his written opinion as to the affect of the motion made by the Commission at their last meeting as to the allowing of full abatement to veterns in the county who hold their property in joint tenancy. It was a long and involved opinion which cited many precidents to say that the motion had no effect. BEAVER. UTAH, THURSDAY, DEC. Addresses of Beavcrites Away From Home Funeral Services For The Lady Lions and Jeep a telephone call to Santa Claus and he assured them he would be in Beaver on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Santa said, "Have all my little friends from Beaver and the surrounding communities there to meet me." In order to greet the "Old Feller" in the proper manner, a parade is planned. If YOU want to REALLY please him, put on a costume and join in the fun. His motto is, "the more the merrier." After the. parade Santa will be at the new National Guard Armory where he will listen to the wishes of every child and give them each a bag of candy and nuts. The committee is also planning a continuous musical program on the city park near the Community Christmas Tree. If you have a Christmas number and would like to participate in the program please call one of the committee. To conclude a day of festivity the EPW Club and National Guard are sponsoring a free dance for adults, Santa promised to drop in on this event during the evening. From all indications this will be a gala occasion and all are ' invited to join in the fun. In order to encourage more home and business decorating there will be 15 prizes given this year. Judging will be done on December 17 after 7:30 p.m. Beauty and originality will be the main judging points. In case of any ties the prizes will be divided. Thirteen prizes will be given for Home Decorations and two for Business Displays. It is hoped that all main street will enter into the spirit and beautify their windows as well as the home owners. Let's make this 'a bright and beautiful Christmas. (Names of winners will be announced in the December 19 Beaver Press.) MISSIONARIES Elder Dennis R. Low 7300 Franklin Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio Funeral services for Boyd Twitchell were held in the First Third Ward Chapei on Monday at 1 p.m. with Bishop LaVel Bradshaw of the First Ward conducting. Prayer at the home was offered by Jess Edwards. Opening prayer was given by Mel Heslington. Violin duet played by Keith Barton and Macel Horton, "Hold Thou My Hand" Carlos Murdock, as the first speaker, gave the obituary, expressing his high regard and appreciation for Boyd and the Twitchell family and offered many comforting words to the bereaved ones. Nell Smith sang, "Lay My Head Beneath A Rose." Wells Farrer was second speaker and paid tribute to the life of Boyd and his family. Saxaphone solo by Gene Hel-lan- d of Bountiful, Billy's Sax. teacher while at College of Southern Utah. Duet by Milo and Naomi Baker, "Beautiful Sunset." Closing prayer was given by Larry Coombs, a nephew of trol report TV s r' ASC program from 'Bob' Now- ers, County ASC Committee Keith Barton, Beaver County ACS Administrator, receives award marking ten. yeaxs of service to the Beaver County ' Chairman. , Blue-shiel- 4 M it Farmer Committee System Celebrates 30th Anniversary Members of the Beaver County Farmers Committee, Beauprie Nowers, chairman; Jeff H. Marshall and Morgan Griffiths have agrega'te of 42 years of service on this committee. The ACS Farmer Committee System is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The committee system is a unique method of administering farm programs. These farmer committees are elected by the local farmers to administer farm programs which either directly or indirect ly affect the economy of the local communities. The present countycommittee is composed of Beauprie Jeff H. Marshall, vice chairman and Morgan Griffiths, regular member. These 3 men have an enviable record of 42 years of combined service to the farmers of Beaver County as representatives on the ASC County Committee. All are lifelong residents of the county. Mr. Nowers has operated for many years a beef cattle ranch on South Creek. His farming operations consist of the production of alfalfa, small grains, and grass hay. He is active in cattle-meassociations and other We find 'that the story which was in last week's Press about farm organizations as well as Bank. "Bob" the radio station at Braver High the Federal Land is one of those farmers who School was Inacurate as the raise daughters. He has three of station Is out of action. them, Esta HalL Lynnea MarThe station Is being completshall and Vera Hunter. ely rebuilt and is expected to Mr. MarshaU was born and be in operation by about the 1st reared in Minersville and operof January at which time we ates a beef and dairy farm in will try to run a feature article Minersville. Jeff has been active on it in civic and church affairs and participates in other farm organizations. He is married to June Puffer of Beaver and they Legion and Auxiliary have three children. Mr. Griffiths operates a farm Plan Christmas Party on the Milford Flat and raises alfalfa, irrigated pasture and The American Legion and the small grains. He was born in Greenville and has been a farmAuxiliary will hold their annual Christmas Party at the er and resident of Beaver CounCommunity Center on Friday. ty practically all of his life. Mr. December 20, at 8 p.m. Griffiths is also a member of the Board of Supervisors of the Turkey dinner with all the Twin-SCD. Hlg wife is Sarah be served to all trimmings will and they have four Heslington Legion and Auxiliary members and one girl, Mont, Clyde, boys and their partners. A real good Roy Bill and Alice. program is also being prepared. A summary of the programs administered by this committee You can't afford to miss this party so bring your dishes and reveals that the total contribution to the county through grants come.. loans, salaries, rentals, feed grain purchases, and indirect business stimulation was in expaying city taxes. The question that bothers me cess of $200,000.00 in 1962. The Is, "how many of these businessmajor programs adminstered by es would be building up around the ASC County Committee are Ihe city If the city weren't here summarized as follows: and how long would It be In 1. Agricultural Conservation that case before 'they IncorporatProgram. ed and fornvrd a city themPermanent Cover of Legumes 6t selves to obtain the services 20 acres Grants that they recieve by being on Reseeding Rangelands 161 acres th dg of town? Constructing Ponds of Livestock ns t t 1 pond Water Fencing to Protect Established 1326 Rods Forage Reorganizing Irrigation 703 irrig. acres Systems Leveling land for 461 acres Irrigation Constructing Reservoirs for Irrigation Water 1 Reservoir Concrete Ditch Lining 1063 rods & 13 structures Wildlife Habitat Improvement 5.5 acres g The total Federal paid for the establishment of these practices was $26,319.00 The 119 farms participating in this program in 1962 more than matched these funds, making a total expenditure of approximately $55,000.00. 2. 1962 Feed Grain Program-Twe- nty three farms participated in this program and divert ed 442 acres from the production of corn and barley. The producers were paid $9,705.77 for diverting this land and devoting it to an approved conservation cost-sharin- use. Wheat Stabilization Program The 45 farms participating in this program diverted from the production of wheat 625 acres. This land was either summer fallowed or devoted to a permanent protective cover. Diversion payments to these producers amounted to $21,594.60. 4. Wool Incentive Program Twenty-tw- o producers marketed 15,593 pounds of shorn wool and received incentive pay ments In the amount of $2,116.-72- . 3. 1962 The 12,359 pounds of unshorn lamds marketed resulted in an incentive paymrmt of $03.25 to six producers in the county. 5. Emergency Livestock Feed Program 148 livestock producers purchased 7,533.400 pounds of surplus feed grains at a total cost of $104,630.00. While thi3 program resulted in great savings In feed corts to livestockmen It also resulted in a considerable increase in the rolling and processing of these feed grains by the feed dealers. 8. Farm Storage Facility Loan Program This program, since its Inception In 1949. has provided loans to make available 101,400 bushels of 'on the farm storage capacity.' The total loan value of these facilities Is $17,900.00. These loans were made to 44 producers of small grains In the county. 7. Other Responsibilities Price support loans are available to eligible producers on all price supported commodities. This program supplies the farmers a means of protecting themselves against harvest time slumps in prices by providing low Interest loans to them until the market stabilizes Itself and orderly marketing can b 58 No. 50 Santa Plans to Visit Youngsters in Beaver Pa- . Volume 12, 1963 Forest Service to Sell Christmas Trees Ranger Dee R. Ritchie reports that the Forest Service is selling Christmas trees for individ-aul- s and families, who desire to go to the mountains to cut their own trees, on this coming Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15. Those interested can obtain a permit and tag at the Kents Lake Bridge area from one of the Forest Service personnel from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tags are $1.00. Alpine Fir and White Fir can be cut. For further information contact the Forest Office in Beaver, Robert Blackburn Killed in Car Accident Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith received news of the tragic death of little Robert Blackburn, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Blackburn of Culver City, California. Mrs. Blackburn was the former Doreen Dahl, a neice of Mable Smith ' and lived with the Smiths from the time she was five years old until she graduated from the Boaver High. Robert met his ceath in front of his home when he was hit by a car and dragged for about 30 feet, He was rushed to the nearest hospital but passed away a few minutes later. Doreen was married to John Blnckburn on December 9, 1954. It was their wedding anniversary and he had Just given her a beautiful bouquet of roses. Bobby was born March 25, 1956. Funeral services and burial will be in Culver City. Their many friends In Beaver will surely be shocked and saddened to hoar of their great sorrow and will want to exter.d to them their deepest sympathy and well wishes. Earl and Mable left Tuesday at noon for Culver City. The county committee cooperates with other farm organizations and other Department of Agriculture Agencies In Innew farm programs, itiating sponsoring and conducting tours and in formulating and presenting and presenting educational aui iniwraiatiuual prorama. Boyd Twitchell E lder Randal C. Bradshaw PO Box 7063, Lexington, Ky. Elder Ted Harris West German Mission A M Main Ditmarstrasse 9, West Germany Frankfurt Elder Ned Harris Restaurant Scheidweg Wilen - Wil - S. G., Switzerland Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Paice in Beaver for Christmas will bs Elder Charles Eddie Erickson New Zealand Mission Box 72, Auckland C. I. New Zealand Ada Orton 286 Wellington St. West Sister Chatham, Ontario, Canada Elder William Picture Butte H. Baker Alberta, Canada Boyd. SERVICEMEN James Bradshaw Co. B, 502nd. MI Bn. APO 301, San Francisco, Calif. R. Pfc. Leland Fred Erickson R.A. 28942013 How Btry. Recon. 1st APO 305, 11th Sq. A-- C New York, New York Pvt. Clark E. vnnce Ng. 28762735 Company A, 4th Battalion 5th Platoon, 1st Brigade Fort Ord, Calif 93941 December Calendar Of Events December 12 Greenwood Camp DUP 2 p.m. Community Center Nancy K. Camp DUP 2 p.m. Home of Hattie Schwab. December 13 Beaver First Ward Officers and Teachers, 8 p.m., Ward High School Music Festival 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium December 14 Belknap Camp DUP, 2 p.m. at the Community Center Second Ward Officers and teach ers, 8 p.m., Ward December 15 December 16 BPW Christmas Dinner, 8 p.m. Community Center December 17 Judging on Home Lighting after 7:30 p.m. Second Ward Relief Society, 2 p.m., Second Ward Third Ward Relief Society 2 p.m., First-Thir- d Ward. December 18 Second Ward Primary, 3:45 p.m. Second Ward Church First Ward Relief Society, 2 p.m. First-Thir- d Ward Church December 19 American Legion and Auxiliary Dinner, 8 p.m. Community C. December 21 Santa Claus Parade, 1 p.m. Armory, 1 to 5 p.m. with nuts and candy for the children. Musical Program at the Christmas Tree. Dance at Armory, (BPW and National Guard. Heavenly Chorus Angel Music? Have you heard any lately? Well, Mr. Oliphant of the Beaver High School Music Dcpat-medoesn't promise that you wiU hear any at the musical program on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m., but the students in the chorus and band might nt surprise you. The program is scheduled to be short, lasting only 45 mlnutes to an hour, so that parents and townspeople may attend this program and still get to the other activities that are planned for that evening. These students have practiced extra hours for you, not for an empty auditorium. They need your support and encouragement if the are to sing heavenly music and play the best. Come on folks, the price Is right, at no $ per seat Let's all plan to go and bear these kids and give them some encouragement to build a Beaver Band. The grave was dedicated by Joe Nelson. Flower arrangement was spon sored by the Better Homes Club of which Thelma is a member. Prelude and postlude music and accompaniment was by Mrs. Clara Carter. Pallbearers were: Darrell Mer chant, Boyd Puffer, Sherman Hanson, Eddie Twitchell, Wendell Green and Byron Baker. Honorary Pallbearers: Gordon Green, Fred Puffer, Jr., Lawrence PowelL Max Yarbough and Dell Evans. Boyd Twitchell, 45, died at his home on Wednesday evening December 4, 1963 of a heart ailment. Born ' June 11, 1918, in North Creek, Beaver County, to William A., Jr. and Elizabeth Peterson TwitchelL He married Thelma Hanson, August 23, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his widow, a son, William LeRoy; a daughter, Betty CoUeen; parents, sister, Mrs. Ward (Linnea) Hood, brother, Doyle C. Twitchell, Beaver. As newcomers to Beaver, we at the Press were very glad to have been able to get to know Boyd and we certainly did appreciate his friendship and the efforts he made to make us feel at home here. We would like to join the rest of the people of this area in a sincere expression of sympathy to his family in their loss. He was a fine man and will be sorely missed by this community. Beaver Manufacturing Offers Bounty for New Operators called John Goellner just from Los Angeles and said that they simply must have more production to meet their sales needs. He is thinking about returning to the previous practice of contracting for some of the needed production but is very much against this step. In order to help supply the needed production they have just purchased ten new machines which are being set up at the plant now. They have also offered the following plan: Any operator or employee of the plant who brings in a new girl will he paid $5 when the new girl starts training; after the girl has completed three months at the factory, they will pay an additional $10 to th girl who brought her in. Also, to help the girls with their expenses while they are in training, they will receive a sum of $10 per week for up to two weeks by which time they wil) be expected to be on the pay roll. The need for more help at this plant is urgent To fill the orders, Mr. Goellner is doing everything to encourage other towns in the area to work with him In setting up plants in their cities. Parowan has very nearly sur mounted the obstacles which face their obtaining a plant and will soon have work at home for their women who are coming here to Beaver to work. If you would like to try working at the plant, contact one of the women working there and get her to take you down and iatrodu you to Ui aiajuttfar. . |