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Show 1 n i i He oarer FVe County Seat Newspaper S; 'i ft Publication No. 047400 : THE WEATHER ft? YOU ' P1MO IN TNI) MttTAKVS Al Ma a pvprote. wt For evenyowE , P ; fan HUTAKtS !!'. 050000 VOLUME80 NUMBER 23 Lo Hi PVIIKATKN, fLfASC ComUPER AT THr TMfei & N BEAVER, UTAH 84713 - 1882 THURSDAY, JUNE l 73 54 74 71 73 77 Prec 40 45 .17 37 39 37 36 -7- SINGLE COPY 25' 1982 1983 Father's Day June 19 ' June 1 June 2 June3 June4 June 5..... June 6 June 7. 9 41 jf .'J.V WWrssA - .Sill's If V Shop Beaver Merchants for Better Buys Better Prices wok $L Pioneer Days TWO Planned Council Notes Southern Utah Golf Assoc. tournament. Beaver City will donate $250.00 to the Southern Utah Golf Association tournament. following are unapproved notes of the City Council meeting held the evening of June 7th. Beaver City Council met in regular session on June 7, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. with all members present. Rick Webster, representDale Rasmussen, ing The requested that Mayor Chris t'iansen Mr. Rasmussen be able to use his original $100.00 guarantee deposit for the new house he is moving into at 1st North and 1st West. He requested City waiver the additional $370.00 deposit at this location. Webster stated Rasmussen will only live in the house for the summer months and will move into a new home in three to four months. Beaver City will allow Dale Rasmussen to make a guarantee deposit in the amount of one and one-hatimes the highest usage in the months of June, July or August, 1982. Rasmussen must sign an agreement that if he stays in the home located at 1st North and 1st West after Sept. 1, must make 1983, he additional deposit to the total amount of $470.00 to the 24-ho- lf City. Chris Eyre, President of the Little League Assoc. for of roof the that replacement requested funding was blown off the concession stand at the Little League Park. City Council will make $370.00 available in fiscal year 1983 and $600.00 in fiscal year 1984 to be used after July 1, 1983 for replacement of the roof. Use of the old Little League Park which has been used as an ice skating rink to make a Little Girl's softball ' park was discussed. Future plans of the Little League were discussed. Eyre stated he would not object to the City renovating the ball park. City Recorder was instructed to locate the Little League property lease so that it may be examined at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Christiansen opened the meeting for public input on the fiscal year 1984 budget. He asked if there was any public comment as to the use of Beaver City funds including revenue sharing money. No one was present for the public hearing. The proposed agreement with the Beaver County Metro Police Force was discussed and tabled for the next Council meeting. Jack Erwig, Jr., President of the Men's Golf Assoc, and also representing Canyon Breeze Golf Course, requested Beaver City donate $250.00 to help finance the presented a letter from Chad Johnson, County Commissioner, requesting Beaver City turn over the liquor fund money to Beaver County in fiscal year 1984. Beaver City will turn the liquor fund money to Beaver County in fiscal year 1984. Councilman Miller, Smith, Brad-shaand Willesen voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Kesler voted against the motion with the following objection: Kesler favors turning the liquor funds to Beaver County if Beaver County will take all responsibility as to the Metro Police Force. This would include the $3,200 dispatch and Beaver City paying the power bills at the County Jail. Kesler feels it should be as stated in Johnson's letter 'Beaver County has taken over ALL the responsibility for this important function.' The motion carried by a majority vote. Mayor Christiansen read a letter from the Utah Water Users Assoc. requesting $60.00 contribution from Beaver City in 1983. Beaver City will donate $60.00 to the Utah Water Users Assoc. City Recorder presented a grant application for possible funding at the Opera House. Consensus of the City Council was, the application should be completed. Insurance bids for City's and liability property insurance were opened: Lee Insurance, $13,400; Froyd Insurance, $10,810; Utah Local Government Trust, and $21,557; Corry Insurance, $12,932. Bids were annual premium for a period on an audit basis. Beaver City accepted the low bid of Froyd Insurance in the amount of $10,810. The acceptance is subject to the review of the City Recorder to ascertain that all Beaver City specifications have been met. The liability insurance will be bid again in three years. ' Mayor Christiansen discussed Beaver City's apy plication for a for the sewer lift along station modifications. Mayor Christiansen informed the City Council that the application had not been turned down yet and he will try to work with our engineer and the Federal Highway Dept. to try to obtain the easement. Lee R. Beaumont electric connection, as discussed at the last City Council meeting was reopened. Lee , R. right-of-wa- GAPING HOLE where there should be only an irrigation ditch on Dave Edwards farm Closed at Manderfield. Flood waters eroded a gopher hole to creek below earthen dam and cut out a large area despite car bodies and large green trees dumped in area. Quick work by sandbaggers prevented dam from washing out after area- was hit by about 600 sec. ft. of water where 30 sec. ft. is normal flow from Indian Creek. Fire Beaumont will have to pay his $500.00 electrical connection . fee. The City Recorder was instructed to draft an ordinance for power, water and sewer, stating that upon physical removal of the connections, the "property owner must pay a new connection fee. The draft ordinance will be presented at the next City Council meeting for review. Councilman Bradshaw stated that the dead animal pit needed to be covered more often during the summer months. City Manager Baker will work to remedy the problem. Councilman Kesler recommended that a letter be written to Mr. Travis Bradshaw thanking him for the excellent job done on renovation of the 'B'. A letter should be sent to the American Legion on the excellent Memorial Day program. Councilman Kesler Continued on back page Beaver City's Pioneer Day begin with the traditional parade on Saturday, July 23. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. Third Ward is in charge of the parade, with Kathy Morgan as chairperson. A program in Beaver High School auditorium will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11:30a.m. Fourth Ward is in charge of the program, chaired by will Season The Beaver County Fire Warden for the 1983 fire season is Ray Whiting. Mr. Whiting resides in Milford with his family. As Fire Warden he would like to the deliver following message concerning the 1983 fire season. Recognizing that the fire season is approaching, and that the forest, range and watersheds of Utah are vulnerable to damage by wildfire, Ralph Miles, the State Forester, has designated the period, June 1 to October 31, as a closed fire season. During the closed fire season it shall be a misdemeanor to set on fire, or to cause to be set on fire any inflammable material on any forest, brush, range, grain, stubble, or hay without first securing Dick Davis. Each of the Wards are asked to enter a Queen's float in the parade. Games will begin, in the city part, at 11:30 a.m. with First Ward in charge. Mike Riley is chairman for sports events. The annual dinner at the is under the Armory direction of the Second Ward with Merrill Low as chairperson. Dinner will begin at 12 noon. Everyone is urged to participate. The more floats there are in a parade the more interesting it is for everyone. a 148 written permit from the State Forester or designated deputy. Permits for Beaver County may be obtained from the District Fire Warden Ray 4 Whiting, by phoning in Milford. Burning permits are not a means of restricting the public from open burning. It is, however, a way by which all agencies are made aware of your controlled burn, thus reducing the need and cost of fire fighters responding to a reported fire which turns out to be a controlled fire. A written permit also allows the fire control officer a chance to meet with you to assist you in establishing guidelines for a safe controlled fire. Areas within city limits are under the jurisdiction of the city fire department. City residents should contact the city officials for controlled burn permits. We your appreciate support in years past and we look forward to your cooperation during the 1983 Fire Season. Please be careful with fire and enjoy Utah's outdoors. With the growth of the spring grasses this year we have a very hazardeous situation with high potential of fire, so please be careful, and at any sight of fire or smoke, call the authorities. District Fire Warden Ray P. Whiting more than in 1982. A total of 2,541 more weeks of unemployment were claimed in 19831 than in 1982. In Beaver and Iron County 515 jobs became available in 1983 with 483 jobs filled through Job Service. WHERE IS IT If stories, notices and articles about your favorite group, chariety, sport, etc. are not in this week's paper perhaps someone forgot to give us a lead or ask for help with publicity. Grant Esplin Honored 387-237- I I? ' ! 11 1 g District Hit, But Not Hard Southwestern District, composed of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties, hold a greater number of people unemployed in 1983 than in 1982, according to a Job Services report. Beaver County showed 305 more people on unemployment rolls in 1983 than in 1982. Contract construction projects showed a gain of 24 over 1982. Manufacturing of durable goods was 81 less in 1983 than in 1982. goods was 46 less in 1983. Wholesale trade was down 13. Real estate sales showed a gain of 16 sales over 1982. Iron and Beaver County combined had 1,576 unNon-durab- employment claims, ' recently at the Utah State University. Dean Doyle Mathews and Dr. Steven Kleins Chuster were in charge of the program. Dr. Kleins Chuster made the unexpected announcement that Grant Esplin, the area director in the Beaver County Area, had been granted a full professorship with USU. Grant has been involved with area extension for many years and deserves this recognition. Congratulations to Grant and his wife Vilda for this honor. were Lee's Style Shop is celebrating its tenth year in its present location. Hyrum Lee opened the where store original Murdock's new addition now sets, in 1935. When the building which now houses the theatre was built, Lee's moved into the south portion of the new building. In 1956 a sporting goods Floods Still Expected Beaver has spent another week fighting flood waters as warm days melt the massive amounts of snow dropped in the high peaks and valleys during an unusual winter season. Most of the flooding problems were created when this area went from snowy winter to instant summer, without benefit of the gradual melt which usually ccompanies spring. Much snow still remains id the flooding probably is t over yet. Damage to homes has not occurred as far as we know several have been in the path of flood waters. City and County crews and individuals have turned out to sandbag in areas where water threatened homes or Creek, the Grove, Manderfield, areas south and west of Beaver and agricultural property in the west end of the county have all suffered some flood damage. County roads and bridges have also fallen prey to the teeming waters. In some areas the river has completely cut new channels and undercut banks and weakened them. Slides have occurred on the Beaver Canyon road, the latest one, a small one in the vicinity of the old Lower Telluride Power plant. has Beaver County requested some aid in replacing and revitalizing areas damaged by flood waters. Although Beaver County has been included in Groups and Individuals are encouraged to use this space each week to promote community happenings. Campgrounds Closed Fishlake Forest Supervisor J. Kent Taylor is advising all Forest users of the danger when traveling in or near deep drainages. The potenti- - Lee's Store Celebrates 10th Anniversary stock. North GRANT ESPLIN The annual meeting of the Board of Directors was held HYDROHOES used last week at various location in Beaver County. This one was working at the main diversion point of the Beaver River and the irrigation system. Debris had piled up and the water was going over the spillway. The hoes were used in various locations to deepen channels and clean out debri. the 'disaster' category, extent of damage is not yet known. Nor is the amount of aid available known at this time. and men's departments were moved to the site where Erwig's have their home decorating shop and Merrill, Lee managed that store. 1964 saw expansion of the original Lee's into both the south and north sides of the theatre building. Spanish Rose Floral, Rick's Boutique and United Farm Agency's old office were all part of Lee's at that time. Sporting goods, Men's Wear and the other store were once again consolidated at their present location, ten years ago, in 1973. Lee's are offering a celebration sale to share their 48 years in business and to express their appreciation to their customers. Drop in and take advantage of the special celeberation prices. al still exists for Forest users to become isolated or cutoff because of flooding and mudslides. Even in areas that are open to travel, roads could be muddy, slick and impassible. Please use extreme care with vehicles. Taylor is asking Forest users d vehicle to respect closures to prevent resource damage. Virtually all of the campgrounds and picnic areas on the Forest have been flooded or are inaccessible because of washed out roads. All Forest Service recreational sites up Ceaver Canyon are closed due to mud slides and flooding. Roads and culverts around Shingle Creek are threatened. North, Creek and Indian Creek Roads are washed out. The bridge in Bullion Canyon is west of Marysvale threatened due to undercutting of the creek bank. City Creek campground is closed due to the cement ford over City Creek being washoff-roa- ed out. Individuals may check with local District Offices in Loa Fillmore (836-2811- ), (743-5721- Beaver and Richfield obtain the most information. to (896-4491- ), Report Losses ), (438-2436- ), recent Screening Utah farmers who suffered damage to crops or property as a result of recent flooding are being asked to report all losses in writing to their local County Extension Agent. According to Stephen Gillmor, Commissioner, 'Farmers who have not reported flood damage claims to the state should do so immediately since they may qualify for federal disaster relief.' State and County Emergency Boards will then report the damage assessment to Governor Scott Matheson for his review to determine if a request for federal disaster relief is needed. 'If the state receives a disaster declaration from the federal government,' Gillmor said, 'farmers who have documented losses may then become eligible for loan monies.' Clinic June 16th The Southwest District Health Dept., is sponsoring a Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic on June 16, 1983 in Beaver and June 17 in Milford. All women who have not had a Pap Smear in the past year are ENCOURAGED to participate in the clinic. For an appointment please call or contact your doctor. 438-517- 0 Well Child Clinic Here Southwest District Health Department is sponsoring a Well Child Clinic in Beaver on June 9th. The screening provided specifically for preschool age children For further information about the clinic call 438-517- Community Education Classes Drill Team Skills Ages 3 to 12 $15. for 8 sessions Register by calling Cydney Marshall, or Traci Gilles, Mel Osborn, 438-280- 9 438-234- 438-234- 1 Dancergenics an innovative exercise program begin. June 6 $15. for 8 sessions all ages Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m.; Tues., Thurs. 8 p.m. Contact Cydney Marshall, or Mel Osborn, 438-280- 9 438-234- 1 |