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Show J. r The IBeate County Seat Newspaper Publication No. 047400 a ow .0 . Need Ambulance? Call j. . '"JBate..- -- - TJ 1TI . TK n . t-- 438-241- 6 VOLUMN 77 NUMBER 10 BEAVER, UTAH 84713 Fish by - THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1980 Game Community Brent Famsworth Education the weather warms and the snow melts from the deer will actually migrate lower into the valleys to take advantage of the "greenup" which occurs. These deer herds are now more vulnerable to harassment than they have been all winter. In their winter weakened state, harassment by people, dogs and other animals can lead to the death of many deer. This past winter has been fairly mild on the deer in the area and harassment may not be as critical this spring, but deer are in their worst condition of the year and undue harassment will take its toll, even this year. To those who wish to go out and watch the deer this sprang, I would suggest to go ahead, but please don't chase them around causing undue harassment to our deer herds. I have had many people approach me about the opening of the hatchery this summer. There have been rumors of such, but no plans have been made by the Division of Wildlife Resources to use the Beaver Fish Hatchery this year, even on a (Continued on Back Page) foothills, VIGIL Highway Patrol Car Taken by Junior Houdini All Region Friday, February 29, Beaver County and City law enforcement officers manned a road block for several hours. The road block just south of the South interchange was set up after a Highway Patrolman's vehicle was stolen by a juvenile. Trooper Larry Orton had apprehended two escapees from the Ogden Youth Development Center in a stolen car. While Trooper Orton was instructing a wrecker operator on where to take the car, one of the juveniles freed himself of handcuffs and drove off in the patrol car. The escapee was found by Trooper Roger Bagley and arrested when he was found walking along U. S. 91 near Parowan. MsnersviHe School Hosts Spelling Bee Mil-for- Runner-up- After the championship game of the Round Robin tournament, special all-regi- tournament trophies were given to the 10 outstanding players of the tournament. Two players, Kelly Smith and Jess Cox, were selected from Beaver. Senior a Kelly, Guard, has played basketball at Beaver High School for 4 years and was recruited onto the varsity squad as a sophomore. During the season, he has scored a total of 254 points and also has a high free throw percentage. Six-foo- t, three-inc- h p.: The school trophy went to Minersville School and was earned by the team consist- SHELLY BLACK, MARCY APPLEGATE and WENDY CARTER are Beaver County Spelling Champs. i J: "; W$ 20-da- ,XL For- KELLY SMITH ward Jess Cox, a Junior, was also chosen. Jess has played on Beavers basketball team for three years and, was also on the varsity squad when he was a sophomore. He scored a total of 253 points during this season and is looking forward to a good season nextyear. Planning Board Holds Special Information Meet Wednesday, February 27, 1980, a special meeting was held prior to the regular Planning Commission meeting, to inform persons interested or involved in selling real property in Beaver County. Drew Larsen narrated the meeting. He explained what diffierent zoning letter and number titles mean and pointed out areas where specific zones are located in the County. Method of petitioning for rezoning or zone variances was explained; ordinances were discussed. The planning board held their, regular meeting immediately following the information meeting. Although the meeting was beneficial, it might have een better if members of the Planning Board had been asked to participate in formulating the material to be presented. Sub-divisi- JESS COX ing of Bryan Wood, Paul Marshall, Wendy Carter, Jill Carter and Natalie Goff. rRichard Limb of Minersville was scorekeeper. The judges were Richard of Minersville, Alice Elmer of Milford and Barbara Morwood of Beaver. Val Smith of Belknap School was word announcer. Wendy Carter will represent the Beaver School District at the State Spelling BPWTo Honor honor their and outstanding young career woman on Thursday, March 20, 1980 at a luncheon at the Ponderosa Cafe. All BPW members should plan to attend. Bee. ( Ui f s will announce BPW ' A lit J Seniors Win in 1980! The 1980 Utah Legislative Budget session closed on Feb. 1st after a hectic y term. Thanks to the efforts of Senior Citizens from all over the State, some essential services were restored to the State Budget, several important appropriations were made for senior programs, and additional tax relief for seniors was gained. When seniors unite, they are undoubtedly the most powerful group in the State! Medicaid Budget Restored Early in the session, the Social Services Appropriations Committee voted to renew coverage for eyeglasses and dentures under the Medicaid Program. In all, they appropriated $105 million to the Medicaid budget ($34 million State, $71 million Federal funds). Also, supplemental funds were added to the Health Department's budget to give immediate relief to people who have gone without glasses and dentures for months, and who cannot wait for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980 for these services. More items that were restored to the Dept. of Health were electronic devices (such as motorized wheelchairs for the handicapped) and the extension of hospital visits beyond the limit for previous Medicaid recipients. Unfortunately, adequate preventive dental care was left out of the appropriations for this year, although limited coverage for orthodontic care was alloted.. Senior Legal Services Lives Much to the credit of a Senior Legal Services volunteer named Justin Stewart, the Senior Law Project refrom the ceived $25,000 Social Services Committee. Much testimony on the issue was given the committee, and many seniors telephoned their legislators in support of the program. The project is now located at 352 South Denver Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. . 6 in Salt Lake Call City, or call toll free, from anywhere else in Utah. Alternatives Approved The State Division of Aging will now be able to expand its alternatives to long-tercare, since the Social Services Committee (Continued on back page) 26-da- y 322-245- ' 'i'f Sf ,' S PTA Meeting ' Drivers License New or renewal driver licenses may be acquired at the Beaver Courthouse on Tuesdays, March 11 and March 25., Arrival should be between 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. or 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. t"ti. .... - .. HEALTHY BEAVER is the result of care given under Educational Co-o- p plan. Ed. Student Busy Co-O- p As a Beaver TODD BRADSHAW displays plaques he earned for public Old Frisco May speaking and agricultural sales and service. FFA Honors Disappear While in the vicinity of Old Frisco mining camp, we often stop to show visitors the frontier graveyard at that location. In recent months, we have noted an alarmingly increased rate of deterioration of the historical markers. Just since September, more have 60 32 48 27 - 53 19 2......... 54 40 5 4fi 33 (12 4. 50 32 .07 1 Beaver, Utah will be playing a special part in our KUED's membership drive, "Festival "80." In an effort to gain more members and pledges in support of public television, the drive will feature 16 days of special programming, March On the evening of Saturday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. KUEDwill air "The World of the Beaver." This delightful special explores the lifestyle of the beaver in the American wilderness. Beautiful photography captures the complex and amusing habits of this wild animal. KUED has invited the Mayor of Beaver, Mr. Robert Christiansen, to visit our studio during this special to help generate enthusiasm for the support of public television, Mr. Christiansen has r in agreed to appear this" lighthearted, (but earnest) gesture to appeal to more viewers in the west. We think that the residents of Beaver will be especially interested in seeing their Mayor representing them on public television during Festival '80. ium. The meeting is being held to elect new Council Members for the coming year. Everyone is invited to attend this important meeting. gravestones Feb-2- Prec Beaver Plays Special Part Festival 80 1 A meeting of the Commumemnity EducationPTA bers will be held March 6, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Beaver High School Auditor- Spokesman for Senior Citizens d, . BLOCK Hutchison manned the road block. Room. e Excitement and tension were high as parents and teachers waited breathlessly to see if a word would be spelled or missed. Shelly Black of Beaver, daughter of Michael and Susan Black, is the Beaver County Champion Speller. Marcy Applegate of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Applegate, is First Runner-up- . Wendy Carter of Minersville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carter, is second ROAD Policeman Troyner and County Deputy Clarence Players Are Named Minersville School, with Principal Jess Long in charge of arrangements and word lists, hosted the Beaver County Spelling Bee Championship Match. The match was held February 28, 1980 in the Minersville School Multi-purpos- AT failed to net stolen car. Sheriff Dale Nelson, City 26 SINGLE COPY STILL 15$ & As Lo 66 March Mnrph March - V Hi Feb- - 27 Feb. 29 Marrh - U ' - THE WEATHER i' been broken and some appear to be missing. Carved wooden grave markers disappeared long ago. In addition, the ornamental iron fences that circle some of the individual family plots have also been stolen. The ghoulish vandalism suffered throughout the Old Frisco mining camp is almost as disgraceful as our feeble attempts to protect it. I have been told by County officials that much of the area is in private ownership, or under private lease, and that County funds cannot be used to protect it. What work has been done is commendable, such as the visible repairs made to some gravestones, and a few fences replaced. But, the rate of restoration is not keeping pace with the rapid destruction and the thievery. I do not know who is working on the old graveyard, but it is probably one of our local historical groups. They need our support, whoever they are. I suggest the following steps, as a start: 1. Hire some retired person to live in a trailer near the premises, with a radio linkup to the Sheriffs office. If we don't feel that the modest cost is worth it, then we deserve the total destruction surely to follow! 2. Levy severe fines on for Beaver Students Todd Bradshaw won top honors at the Area F.F.A. Contest in Fillmore last week by winning the Area Public Speaking Contest and also first place in his proficiency award of Ag. Sales and Services. Todd's speech was titled "The farmers answer to the energy problem" and was about gasohol. He will now go to the regionals in Richfield to compete. Others who competed at Fillmore were Steve Roberts and Kelly Smith who placed second in their proficiency awards of Soil and Water Conservation and Diversified Livestock Production, respectfully. The Parliamentary Procedure Team, consisting of Rodney Eyre, David Eyre, Steve Roberts, Ricky Carter and Kelly Smith, did an outstanding job, but took a disappointing second place. Steve Roberts also took second place in Area Star Farmer and will go to the State F.F.A. Convention the 24th and 25th of March. We wish Steve and Todd good luck! merchants who advertise in The Press and make the space possible for stories you like to read! inter-mounta- Conference on Families to be March 7 A Beaver County Conference on the family will be held Friday, March 7th at 3:15 p.m. at the Belknap School auditorium. The conference will be conducted by Mrs. Alice Smith, appointed by Governor Matheson to the Committee for State Conference on families. The purpose of the conference is to examine the strength of American families, the difficulties they face and the ways in which family life is affected by public policies. Everyone interested in the well being of families should attend. Individuals are encouraged to voice their con- cerns, ideas, successes, problems and recommendations regarding public policies relating to contemporary family life in Utah. This hearing will help identify concerns, key issues which will be addressed at the Utah Conference on the family in Salt Lake City, March 24 and PTA Back to School Night 25. The following questions will be discussed: Are there specific topics or issues you believe are important for the discussion at the The PTA Back to School meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. We will not break up into classes, but will have a of the new presentation music lab and I.E.P. plans by Mr. Moss. On Friday, March 7, a Pep Assembly is scheduled at 2:55 p.m. in the old gym. The State Basketball will be held on Saturday, March 8 to see who gets into the final 8 teams. Jeep Patrol The Beaver County Sheriff Patrol will meet in their Club Room at 8:00 p.m. March 6, 1980. Please be present, as several matters vital to the operation of the Patrol, will be acted upon. Jeep Utah Governor's Conference on the family? What are the most pressing needs of families in Utah, in your county, in your community? Are there governmental and private sector policies that you feel harm or neglect families? What are they? Are there governmental and private sector policies that you feel help to strengh-e- n families? What are they? Don't Wait!... until Tuesday noon to submit articles for the paper. Tuesday Is DEADLINE! the last minute possible. What recommendations and solutions do you propose for the concerns and problems presented? SNOW SUMVEY For March boards, Shop with the on-ai- ls anyone caught removing stones, fence sections, or other ghoulish "souvenirs" from that site. If a graveyard is not respected, what could be? We have been told that frontier gravestones command prices up to (Continued on Back Page) "Busy as a beaver" has a different meaning to Troy Tate than it has for the average Snow College Badger. Badger Tate is working under the Snow College Cooperative Education program at the beaver pens 2 miles west of Sterling. Approximately 250 hissing beavers slap their tails and warn each other of the presence of the intruding human, Troy. His job is to see that the Beavers have water, pellets and enough wood to eat but not enough wood to build a structure tall enough to provide an escape out of the pens. Wood from- Aspen, Poplar and Willow trees is regularly provided for the bark-lovin- g Beaver. Tate handles the wood twice: once to cut it fresh from the tree and again to remove the peeled portions from the pens. "Beavers go through wood really quickly," Troy Said. "I have to be certain that not enough wood is left in the pens to allow the greatest builders of the animal kingdom a chance to fashion an escape structure." Troy plans to be a forest ranger. He man specialize in the wildlife program, but right now he finds his cooperative experience enhances his classwork relevancy and gives him responsible expericrice in the workday world as well as provides (Continued on Back Page) THIS YEAR SNOW COURSE Snow kimberly mine big flat I otter lake I vapr I W I 1, 1980 LAST YEAR bntm of Ccnm Avg. Dh rrm conw mrNw mum 68 18.0 65 22.1 146 83 23.2 83 22.7 181 20.0 62 22.0 202 16.0 62 20.0 167 74 58 c , mmt INCHES PRECIPITATION WiM CT" T I Tmii I ZZ" Average s. 6.54 3.18 19.82 138 8.35 2.6 20.51 164 6.97 2.11 17.15 152 tlL , ?wg. " Minersville Reservoir 19,330 Ac. ft. storage Survey Made Feb. 26, 1980 |