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Show The Beaver Press - April 5, 2001 - Page 2 USPS Put: Bear. '.t Utah C47 J -- It's starting to feel like 3 Thurvidy n rry ty The Eea.f Fre-t- s SUBSCPJIQNPAIES l, Beaver County Beaver County Semor Citizens Outside Beaver County Even the leprechauns are green with envy over Beaver's response to the Muscular Associations Dystrophy Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign. Many thanks to the thousands of people who donated to MDA and signed paper shamrocks in businesses in February & March. Their generous participation in Shamrocks will help MDA continue to provide families affected by neuromuscular diseases in our community with valuable services. As one of many who has a loved one affected by neuromuscular disease, I'm genuinely grateful for the caring support of customers and employees at convenience stores, supermar- -' kets, restaurants and other retailers in Beaver. The 18th annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign raised more than $10 million nationally. Locally, these donations will help fund MDA-spon-sor- research at Utah State University and the University of Utah. On behalf of the millions of in contact with Argentina that has a in a Butch of photo restaurantbar... I will show you in I Against it.... 10:00a.m. 12 noon Beaver County Administration Building (105 E. Center) Upstairs in the Conference Room -- Tuesday, April 10th p.m. USU Extension Agent, Beaver County, will give a presentation on how to prime fruit trees and tips on how to plant trees and the proper ways to water and fertilize your fruit and shade trees. The first part of the workshop will be spent in class and the last part we will be out demonstrating how to prune. Bring a Everyone is invited. friend! For more information please call Mark Nelson at 438-645- 0 at or The old rock fences one sees in England and Ireland are built for miles dividing their property. Every stone is laid one by one. There, is one fence like that on the road to Cedar City if you take the route from MinerSville. It was supposed to have been made by prisoners years ago. It makes a pretty sight as you ride along the highway, Theie was one old man that lived back in Mass., that spent 40 years forming stone fences around nearby fields. He figured he had built hundreds of miles over the years. They called him "Stonewall Hirst." I makes him strong and healthy even if it is hard work. Maybe I'll be doing this fence building for many more years yet" at least till I'm Town ' April 2001 6- - Clam Chowder, April fish wlemon wedge & sauce, picadilly chips, beans, cornbread, ice - ill in Jense has been ill and spent several days in the Beaver hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Eiic Yardley and son Alex, spent the weekend with their patents. They live in Nelson, much a part of New England as the white steepled churches. Most of them were built many years ago and some are being built today They build them around their fields and yaids. It would take someone with strong hands and patience to get them straight and create sturdy monuments to the areas nch natural heritage. They build them to lean a bit, but not too much so anyone would notice it. Senior Menu Lucille Minprsville Senior Center j4j News About Salt Lake with lung trouble. A hundred Mexicans that now live in Beaver gathered in the old Armory for a Mexican dinner Friday evening. Bishop Shadrick Bradshaw and his wife Janet were honored at a special table. A program was presented earlier by the women and children in their native costume at the Opera House before dinner. Several couples were invited to attend from Beaver. BEAVER AND MINERSVILLE Sandy. Comments or Ideas? Contact Us! P.O. Box 351, l. ) to Beaver bpressxmission.com marknext.usu.edu crispy' tartar green cream sand. April 9- - Chicago Dogs, chips & dip, baked beans, garden salad, fruit cup, cookies. April 11- - Chicken Cordon Blue whoi!andaise sauce, rice pilaf, chefs veggie. croissants, cakeice cream wstrawberries. April 13- - Tuna Casserole, veggie & fruit salad bar, rolls, Easter cupcakes. Easter 16- - Roasted Turkey or potatoes, dauphne asparagus bundles, hard rolls, tropical fruit salad. April 18- - Beef Stroganoff, buttered noodles, corn, green salad, biscuits, brownies. April 20- - Rueben Sandwiches, 3 bean salad, chips & dip, relish April April Ham, 15- - tray, cherry crisp. April 23- - Pork Roast, mash, pot., wgravy, chefs veggie, rolls, pudding bar. 25- - w Spaghetti Meatballs, Italian vegetables, breadsticks, salad, green coconut cream cake. April 27- - Tatertot Casserole, glazed carrots", spinach salad, sourdough toast, oreo milkshakes. April 30- - Grilled Hamburgers wtrimmings, potato salad, corn on cob, cream pies. April the a . we stA need rrwis-tur- e up in fre rriountans, but n be just fine win me. woJd ja Spnng on over to your local Senior citizen center for some fun activities and a good meal. 387-237Milfo.d call In 386-841or M:riersvi!le 433-531to sign up Beaver for a meal or just to find out what's going on this week. M.lford 4 MinersviUe have some fun trips in the works to Tuachan this spnng. Beaver has a trip in the works to go down to Silver Reef for the day and then stop in Leeds and have dinner. Watch for more details. The week of April 22nd is National Volunteer Week. We will be recognizing senior volunteers throughout the county this week for their contributions to our local senior centers. Ruby Bowers is this years Silver Bowl winner for outstanding volunteer seivice for Beaver County. She spends many a day sitting at the seeking information about the personpersons responsible for shooting wild horses near Is Pony Springs, Nevada, information results in the arrest the provided and conviction of those responsible. Citizens are encouraged to come forward with new information. You may remain anonymous. Please Call or 'Includes $1,000 offered by the National Mustang Association Foot-And-Mou- -- Veneman today said the USDA wiS continue to be vtgiiant in its efforts to prevent M. disease (FMD) from entering the United States, intensified scrutiny and inspections at ports of ent:y and a temporary import prohibition of swine, ruminants and products that could potentially carry the virus from the European Union and other countries that have confirmed cases of this animal disease. meetIn a Union European ing, Commissioner David Byrne and Secretary Veneman discussed many issues of interest including trade, biotechnology, and the current FMD situation. The meeting was very productive and both look forward to working together on various issues in the future. "We had a very productive and cordial meeting today," said Secretary Veneman. "We discussed a wide range of issues important to our countries and we look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen relationships." other important Among the curdiscussed issues, they including rent FMD situation in Europe and the current U.S. temporary prohibition of certain products from the European Union. The Secretary gave no indication of a regionalization or lifting of the temporary lestrictions at this time. "This is a very difficult situation, and we certainly recognize the extensive efforts that the EU and the member states are t prizes. Easter don't forget to call your local center to see what, exciting things are planned. Beaver's Easter dinner will be on Monday the 15th at 4 p.m.. Call now to make your is coming, reservation. Don't forget about our wonderful program that provides home delivered meals, meals to go, meals at centers, and the (ensure, supplement ensure and glucerna) meals. liquid 3 to find out how and you your spouse can qualify for our nutrition program. You or your spouse must be over 60, there are no income limitations and we welcome everyone to participate. You are as young as you feel, think and believe. ..just believe. Call School Menus April 1, 2001 438-531- Power Belknap Monday:Taco, beans, meat, vegetable, dessert, milk. Tuesday: Pita sandwich, french fries, dessert, milk. Wednesday: Pizza, vegetable, fruit, milk. Thursday: Spring Vacation. Friday: Spring Vacation. Beaver High Monday: Sloppy joes, fruit, chips, milk. Tuesday: Baked chicken, potatoes, gravy, vegetable, fruit, roll, milk. Wednesday: Corn dog, vegetable, fruit, chips, milk. Thursday: Spring Vacation. Friday: Spring Vacation. Available (For Seniors Disabled) and the The Senior Wheels USA makes available Program Power (Electric) Wheelchairs to Senior Citizens (65 yrs. old & and the Permanently Disabled at no cost to the recipup) ient, if they qualify. The Power Wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot a walk and cannot manual wheelchair, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is self-prop- el required. your need is for use in your home, please call for more information to see if you qualify. Call toll free, Leon Johnson at If th , ,fi WASHINGTON, March 28. 2001 Agriculture Secretary Ann 9. computer in the Beaver senior center putting information into the federal aging program. Her contribution to our progiam is invaluable and we really appreciate all she does. She will be traveling to Provo to receive her award from the Lt. Governor. On April 5th, in St. George, there will be a conference called "Generations it's all relative" hosted by the Five County Association of Governments and Adult Protective Services. At this conference Jim & Carma the Sly will be awarded Volunteer Couple of the Year Award from Beaver County. Jim & Carma spend over 200 hours a month performing volunteer work for friends, neighbors, long term care residents, hospital gift shop, senior citizens center and hilltop residents. Many people rely on Jim & Carma for transportation, meals, shopping, and chores. Their award will be presented at this conference on Thursday. A great big thank you to all the volunteers out there that give from the heart. The Beaver seniors had their. drawing for the March Madness fundraiser last Friday during their bingo party. Four ladies from Long Term Care drew a ticket for each prize. Jamie Beard won the Party Backpack, Dinah Johnson won the Autographed Jazz Photos, Ty Beard won the Autographed SUU Womens Basketball, and Ron Bird won the trip to Casa Blanca Resort in Mesquite. Thanks to all the people that bought tickets and to all the sponsors for the wonderful I Disease Wheelchairs The Bureau of Land Management Mh tpnrg 0, ninety." Jackie Nowers has been and was taken to a hospital PRUNING & TREE CARE WORKSHOPS Mark have been as soon as get Dystrophy 0 I a family Sincerely, 3:00-5:0- in Butch Beaver City. Utah.... As part of the continuing investigation into the rumor that Butch Cassidy is headed back to Beaver for the Festival July 6th and 7th, I (Marshall C.W. ) have found further evidence. Namtly the "B" on the mountain east of Beaver. Now I know you probably think it stands for Beaver but I did some detective-in- g (you know, investigating)... anyway I have found some scattered rocks and stones up there on the right of the "B" that seems to spell UTCH ... as in the conclusion of BUTCH! I have concluded that some of Butch's old cronies have spelled it out on the mountain so when he flies by on that SkyWest flight he'll know the coast is clear! And you should know the "Coast is Clear" for you and your family and friends to attend the Butch Cassidy Festival on July 6th and 7th. Americans affected in some way by the more than 40 diseases covered by MDA, thank you, and may St. Patrick bless you all year long! sMaureen McGovem National Chairperson MDA Shamrocks "ir stands for Cassidv Festival? PS. I The old stone fences and those made of hundreds of rocks have always fascinated me. There are many throughout the United States, especially in New England. They are as (435)438-830- 4 "Butch" as r s? ty r.Mdred Yard'.ey bpiessgxmission corn Beaver ft J. 1 Back" Postmaster please send change o( address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351. Beaver. Utah 4713 Letter Dear Editor 1 "Just Looking $15 CD S20 00 Fax: ; fit S17C9 In (435)438-289- 1 USDA rs m Second Class Postage PacJ Bearer Utj'i 4713 Publisher Ed.tor Marlon l Draper Bus, f.r. Sue Draper Ken Davids Typesetting graphics Phone: Continues Vigilance Against Senior Ilews THE BEAVER PRESS tak- ing to control the current outbreak," said Veneman. "We will continue reviewing our policies but remain concerned about the spread of FMD within the EU and the risk of introduction into the United States. Given the , current situation, we are noLpre-pare- d to IBF51fyrfe"&nefteTs at this time." The United States continues to safeguard American agriculture from FMD and all other foreign animal diseases. Since the outbreak of the disease in parts of Europe and other countries, USDA has strengthened its protections, which include: an emergency operations center to coor- dinate communications, answer technical questions, and provide consumertraveler information about FMD and other related e numbers issues. include: Technical questions Toll-fre- -- .8 1- 0. ConsumerTraveler Hotline: alert and increased inspections at ports of entry, borders, and airports to ensure passengers, luggage, and cargo are checked as. appropriate. This includes redirecting 150 inspectors to critical ports of entry and plans are underway to double the number of dog teams at airports to check incoming flights and passengers. USDA currently has nearly 2,000 inspection personnel assigned to these facilities and ports of entry. -- Heightened alert and increased coordination of programs in states across the country. USDA has more than 450 veterinary officials throughout the country that partner with state, and local agriculture officials to ensure appropriate protections are in place to prevent the entry and potentially detect FMD in New Arrival Michael and Sammy Wine of Germany are pleased to announce the arrival of their fint baby, a little girt. Annabelle arrived on March 9, 2001 at 10:23 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was almost 21 inches long. She has a lot of hair and is the joy to her parents. in Her g'andparents & Juna Germany are Horst Witte, Robert Siino, and Gudrun Siino. Annabelle's American grandparents are Al and Ann Marshall of Beaver. Michael is a 1989 graduate of Beaver High School. Violations could result in penalties of up to $1,000. FMD. Passengers are required to any visits to farms or rural areas to Customs and USDA offxials. All travelers baggage are subject to inspection by USDACustoms officials and dog teams and disinfection of footwearclothing may be required for some travelers. teams of experts, including 40 Federal, State, and university veterinarians, to the United Kingdom to assist in surveillance and eradication of FMD. identify awareness and monitoring the FMD situation worldwide to ensure proper protections are in place in other countries that have confirmed cases of the animal disease. -Implementing a renewed public education campaign for travelers that includes additional signageinformation in airports, public service announcements, information hotlines, and an extensive website with public information about this important issue and steps that can be taken to prevent FMD and other exotic diseases and pests from entering the United States. USDA continues to review its current APHIS programs and staffing to ensure appropriate resources are available to prevent the entry of FMD into the United States, both short and USDA continues to review emergency operations, plans to ensure appropriate response mechanisms are in place (federalstate) to act quickly if FMD were ever to enter the United States. This includes continuing ongoing research, including possible vaccination methods, increased long-ter- surveillance and regulatory controls. While FMD does not pose a health risk to humans, it is highly contagious to livestock and could cost billions in containment and eradication if detected in the United States. FMD is a highly contagious and economically devastatin.9 disease of ruminants and swine. The United States has been free of FMD since 1929. FMD is one of the animal diseases that live- stock owners dread most because it spreads widely and rapidly and because it has grave economic consequences. Current information on disease and traveler questions and answers are available on the Internet at http:www.usda.aov. th the United States. USDA has been coordinating and meeting regularly with state, federal, appropriate industry and university officials since the recent FMD cases were discovered. These groups include regional USDA officials, Customs, Defense, state agriculture and veterinary officials, and experts, university airlinetravel industry representatives. -- Prohibiting travelers from Europe and other FMD countries from carrying into the United States any agricultural products, particularly animal products, that could spread Tor Ml Jour 'Printing 9eeds, Come. To The Hhe Weaver Tress Specialize in 'Business forms "We. Cards Jfyers 'fosters All Types of Advertising Cheeky out our Cmt everyday prices before, you Uxkdstwhtrt. |