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Show u::ivss:a: FOX r .i I w 7. rr i J w T U 1. J ZtOi fcllOl Green River Music Teacher Emery Count f Volume 72 Number Started Present Program LEABEIR 18 Thursday, by Letltia Thompson May 6, 1971 Plant Meets Standards, Say Panel at Public Environmental Meeting IIPAL Emery Utah Power G Light's Huntington Canyon steam-electr- ic plant in Emery County will meet all present and proposed federal and state environmental standards. That was the consensus of a panel of scientists, engineers and environmentalists appearing before a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the envorinmental protection plans for the Emery County generation station. The utility last month began grading the site for the generating project. The unit is plant's first 430,000-kilowa- tt scheduled for completion in 1974, and will generate enough power to supply the electrical needs of a city of almost one-h- alf t million people. Speaking to an audience which included representatives of federal, state and local agencies and major conservation groups, J.S. Anderson, UPGLvice president said all criteria, including the consideration of availability of water, fuel supplies, proximity to major load centers, and environmental impact of the plant and its associated facilities result- ed in the choice of Emery County as the optimum site for a generating plant. Mr. Anderson emphasized that the Huntington Canyon Plant is being built exclusively Utah Power and Light Co. to take care of its own customers. In the official company statement at the beginning of the meeting, Mr, Anderson outlined environmental considerations being incorporated into the generating plant including air and water pollution control, blending the plant and its pertinent facilities into the surrounding environment, elimination of noise and dust, and location of transmission line and switchyard. He assured the audience that in addition to serving the company's service area with an adequate supply of power, one of the basic objectives of the company is the generation and transmission of this power "in a manner compatible with the environment surrounding us. " Mr. Anderson said the company's long-ran- ge load forecasts took into account (1) increased use of electricity by existing G new industries which will provide jobs for a growing labor force; (2) expected population growth; (3) continued improvements in our standard of living for the larger population; (4) increased usage for controlling all types of pollution, including treatment of sewage and wastes from plants; and (5) as the country gets into recycling of solid waste materials, an even greater need for electric power will be created. The UPGL executive added that the generating project includes creating a new lake on Huntington Creek which will enhance the environment by providing new of the present at ground level down-wi- nd plant would never exceed a fraction of that allowed under state regulations . These conclusions were based on meteorological conditions observed since 1969. Dr. Clyde Hill, University of Utah associate professor, outlined studies currently underway relative to possible environmental problems associated with plant emissions from the Huntington Canyon Plant. This project is being conducted through the Utah Engineering Experiment Station for Environmental Studies with Dr. Hill as project director. The study will incorporate effects on vegetation and animals in the area. Dr. Robert N. Winget, research associate, Center for Environmental Studies, Brigham Young University, said his studies will establish base line data to be used in operations as the plant goes into operation. The Brigham Young University study will determine the effects of UPGL's generating plant and reservoir on the aquatic environment of the Hunting-to- n Canyon and its associated drainage systems. George F. McLaughlin recited the benefits that will accrue to Emery County and adjacent areas both economically and environmentwise, particularly regarding the utility's building of Electric Lake. "Certainly there will be a number of environmental impacts. But in the main, I believe the benefits will outweigh possible adverse effects. Furthermore, most adverse impacts, at least as far as the National Forest is con1960 and 1970. cerned, will be avoided or minimized Following is a summary of the vehicle through proper coordination during the for recorded Emery County registrations construction and operation phases. " in 1960 and 1970 by type of vehicle: Gordon Harmston, executive director of Cars: (1970) (1960) 1,905, Passenger of Natural Resources, the 2,139. Motorcycles (1960) 15, (1970) StateDepartment of Utah, said UPGL is taking every 158. Small Trucks: (1960) 585, (1970) 860. AU Other: (1960) 712, (1970) 781. precaution to preserve and enhance' the contiguous environment, and the project has die full approval of the Utah Department of Industrial Development and Natural Resources. He raid it is important to recognize that 75 percent of the power produced by this A representative of the Small Business plant will be for industrial and for commercial purposes. It will be produced Administration will be in Carbon County here in Utah to provide jobs for Utah during the coming week. Persons wishing to contact him may do people. so in Price at the County Building on He anticipates that the impact on the state's natural resources and industrial May 14, 1971, from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. development will be of substantial benefit to the state and rural economy of the Appointments may be scheduled through area. Mr. Brigham Young, County Clerk. opportunities for recreation, fishing and boating for the thousands of outdoor enthusiasts in UPGL's service area. Speaking on the facets of the project which will have some influence on the Mr, R.M. Christiansen, environment, manager of Environmental Sciences Division of Sterns-Rog- er Corp., said the company will install a precipitator with guarantees which assure that stack emissions will be almost entirely invisible except on cold day when moisture con tent in gasses will condense and show a little bit of white plume. The coal which will be burned in the coal averaging plant is a five --tenths of one percent sulphur and minimizes the emission of sulphur diox ide. By contrast, the sulphur content of Eastern coal runs in excess of three and one-ha- lf percent. Regarding water sys tems, all water used within the plant is used within the plant on a closed system and no contaminated water will be returned to Huntington Creek or associated drainage systems. R.D. Elliot, meteorologist for North American Weather Consultants told the audience that the Huntington Canyon site is unique in that much of the time either the strong down- - or up canyon winds prevail, thus enhancing the power of the atmosphere to disperse and diffuse any effluent introduced into it. Any S02 mid-Decem- ber low-eulph- ur -- Vehicles Increase in County YOUR A study by Utah Foundation, the private research organization, shows that the nu- DOG-GON- E WRIGHTS by Doug Wright I walked into a building once where a teen dance was in progress. The dance group had their amplifiers turned up so loud that the vibrations were almost enough to knock a person right back out the door. Why, it was so loud, that, despite all my excited efforts to convey a message by lung power to the person next to me, I finally had to resort to lip reading and sign language. If I want my ear drums busted, I can think of more pleasurable ways to accomplish the job. Im happy to report, however, that not all modern music is of the loud, earbreaking caliber. The concert presented Friday night by The Sons of Heleman convinced me quite soundly that there is a much brighter side to the music of today. I have several barometers which indicat that their music was a more acceptable type. First of all, my ears werent ringing as I left the high school following the concert, nor did a headache set in immediately thereafter. Second, the performance took an hour, but it seemed as though they had only got started before they were announcing the final number. And third, I noted when there was a song where the audience joined in and clapped with the rhythm; most of the adults were joining in too. Number three barometer could stand alone to say that the music of The Sons of Heleman is something else. CEU has a singing group coming to the college next week. From all indications they will prove to be of the same quality as The Sons of Heleman." Their concert is also for a good cause. Dairy Princess Contest set The Emery County Dairy Prince Con- mber of motor vehicles registered in Emery County increased by 22 percent during the past decade. Last year a total of 3, 938 motor vehicles were registered in Emery County, compared with total registrations of 3, 217 in 1960. Emery County reported the registration of 2,139 passenger cais in 1970, compared with 1,905 in 1960. There is also some indication that the number of multi-car families may be growing. In 1960 there were 124 passenger cars for every 100 households in Emery County. By 1970 this figure had risen to 139 passenger cars per 100 households. The Foundation report notes that the most dramatic gains in vehicle registrations during the 1960's occurred in recreation-type vehicles. Motorcycle registrations throughout Utah, for example increased more than eightfold between "The Village SDA Rep Due When Blaine F. Evans arrived at Green River in 1959 there had been no music program there for several years. He proceeded to build a program which included elementary, Junior and Senior high students. He still handles the complete music program in the elementary and high school, which includes band, chorus and general music classes. Born in Odgen, Utah, he attended elementary school in Salt Lake City, and later moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he graduated from High School. He was on the boxing team and also had his own band and orchestra. He went on a mission for the L.D.S. Church to the Samoan Islands. After his return he entered the University of Utah and graduated in 1959 with a composite major in Music Education. While attending the University he was active in the marching and concert bands. He was married August 7, 1958 and is the father of four boys. For the past four years he has been do- ing graduate work in Elementary Admin' istration at the University of Utah. He is now teaching music and is acting as counselor. He has spent one year as an intern assuming duties of principal in the elementary school. He has taken the Green River High School band to Salt Lake City to participate in the "Days of '47" Parade. The music department has always partlciapted in regional and district festivals, concerts G Council. The twelve --member folk rock singing combo has made numerous singing engagements with USO shows and also private concerts. Inasmuch as all proceeds taken at the door will be given to a summer school training program for Navaho Indian child ren whose parents will be working in the Carbon County area this summer, the public is invited and urged to attend this worthwhile performance. The group will be returning from an engagement at an L.D.S. Youth Conference in Phoenix, Arizona when they sportsman. Blaine has a sense of humor, which the students relish with glee. He can be stem but also sympathetic and understanding, and the students consider him as "one of the gang". IBs students say he cares them and is always willing to help them in any way he can. He is a charter member of the local Lion's Club and is active in the community and church affairs. He is a past president of the Emery County Education Association and has served on the Salary Committee for several years. out ? parades. He has been a faculty advisor for classes during the years, has pinch-h- it as coach, Clinic Set An immunization and well baby clinic will be held Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Emery County High School in Castle Dale. Typhoid and Rocky Mtn, vaccinations Blaine F. Evans are due. Snow Survey Listed Snow surveys made the last of April on the snow courses affecting the water supply outlook for Emery County show die water content of the snow pack to range from 16 percent of average on the Upper Joe's Valley snow course to 98 percent of average on the Buck Flat snow course, reports Gerald Jorgensen of the Soil Con- servation Service. These surveys were made by personnel SCS and Forest Service. Expected streamflow of the major streams in Emery County will be near but below last year's stream flow. The Wrigley Creek snow course had 13 . inches of snow with 4. l ieches of water. This is 63 percent of die long-tiaverage for this time of the year. This compares with 180 percent of average last of the me year. The snow depth on the Rush Pond snow course was 30 inches containing 10. 3 inches of water, making it 91 percent of average. This snow course was 130 per- - Voicesto Perform in Geary Theatre at Utah State University's "The Village Voices" will appear in concert at the College of Eastern Utah Geary Theatre Monday night. May 10, at 8 p. m. The Village Voices have been scheduled in conjunction with USO shows and in association with the National Music taught English and Math, and this year is teaching a class in Crafts. He is an avid CEU make their debut here. In addition to the regular members of the group, the audience will have the opportunity of listening to a lively comedian traveling with the group. Make Monday night a family night with The Village Voices. cent of average last year. Buck Flat snow course was 98 percent of average with 40 inches of snow and a water content of 15. 3 Inches. This compares with 113 percent of average last year. The Upper Joe's Valley snow course was only 16 percent of average with 2. 1 inches of snow and 0.8 inches of water. This snow course was 230 percent of average at this time last year. The Red Pine Ridge snow course had 32 inches of snow and 11.8 indies of water. This is 84 percent of average and compares with 155 percent of -average last ' year. The Switchback snow course was 70 percent of average with 22 inches of snow and a water content of 8.4 inches. This compares with 143 percent of average last year. The expected flow of Huntington Creek - . , above Huntington from May through July is 36,000 acre feet. This is 95 percent of average for this period. Last year the flow was 54,000 acre feet during this same period. The expected flow of Cottonwood Creek is 37,000 acre feet or 90 percent of av- erage. Ferron Creek is expected to flow 30,000 acre feet during this period compared with 39,000 acre feet last year. The expected flow of Muddy Creek is 16,000 acre feet compared with 22,000 acre feet last year. There hat been a lot of clothing collectat the Community Center in Castle Dale. There are all sizes and they are all available to anyone who has a need for them. ed Girls Stater Miss Darlene Behling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Behling of Ferron, has been chosen to represent american Legion Auxiliary Post 42, of Ferron, Utah, at Girl's State, which will be held June 6 through June 12 at Southern Utah State College, Cedar City, Utah. The Girl's State program is one of the most vital programs sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Delegates to Girl's State are sent to leam how and what a democracy is and how it functions. Itt a program designed for Youth to "make Americanism belong to them. " test will be held May 29. Qualification include: high school graduate and 1 7 to 25 years of age. No bath -ing suit or talent contest required. Applications must be in by May 16. Contact the office at the Emery County High School or Hugh Behling for applica- tion blanks and other information. Degree Earned Wilford Lavon Day, son of Mr. Merrill Day, Elmo, Utah, ha completed requirement for the degree of Master of Science in agricultural education at Utah State University. Mr. Day wrote a report entitled "Historical Developments and Demographic Patterns of the Goshute Indians of Ibapah , Utah." He received a bachelor's degree in 1964 from USU. He is married to the former Marianne W inward of Dayton, Idaho, and is the father of three children. He will be an extension agent for Utah State University at Castle Dale. . Mitt Darlene Behling |