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Show uht Papon February (Chronicle 17, 1977 Page 10 Power company proposes new air standards The president of Utah Power Light Co. Thursday offered to a U. S. Senate subcommittee an alternative to proposed air quality legislation that would facilitate good plant siting while pro& tecting air quality. Testifying before the Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution, E. A. Hunter pointed out that his firm supports the classification of national parks, national monuments and wilderness areas of particular environmental concern and agreed that they should be protected by Class I areas (nondegregation). However, Hunter said because of Utahs unique topography of narrow valleys with mountains along both sides, prevention of significant deterioration has a discriminatory impact that may exceed that of any other state. The proposed legislation before you will dictate the siting of such facilities at locations where they should not be built, while preventing construction at the most acceptable sites to minimize adverse . . . environmental impacts, Hunter said. Under Hunters proposal, concentrations predicted would never be allowed to exceed the next higher grade of classification, and then for no more than five percent He proposed of the time. that permitting agencies be authorized to conduct investigations of proposed developments and authorize specific limited development without classification. In effect, this alternative would restrict ambient concentrations in certain areas to Class II limits while allowing short-ter- for variances higher concentrations which occur a few days per year on isolated, uninhabited and us- ually unoccupied hillsides. Considering Utah's unique topography, Hunter said, the state would have only three other choices, each with negative impact: Increase the distance between plant sites and the nearest high terrain. Unfortunately, Hunter said, this clustering is not always possible in Utah because of close proximity of high terrain. Build smaller plants close together, situated to avoid plume interface with elevated terrain. Locate plants on moun-taintop- Hunter said power plant sites are limited and it cannot be assumed that every potential site must be reserved for a power plant. The national interest, he said, must make some provision for oil shale, alumina, and other fuel and natural resources from the reserves now undeveloped in the western states including Utah. Hunter told the subcommittee that without Class II areas, or some relief from short-ter- plume impact on higher terrain in other more we stringent classifications, cannot build sufficient capacity to supply the electrical needs of our customers in the next 20 years. This is true even though we plan to add equipment to remove 90 percent of the S02. The Salt Lake utility serves more than 350, 000 customers in the states City-base- d of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. About 90 percent of the companys generating capacity is coal fired and all of the planned additional capacity to be installed in the next 10 years will also utilize western coal. Obituaries The Nebo District Scout held the annual Tuesday, February 8th at the Payson High School. Some eight troops with over 100 Scouts, Scouters and supporters enjoyed the evenings fun. Activities included knot tying, pyramid building, d stretcher races, race and Kim's game. Fun-O-Re- r, three-legge- The overall participation awards went to Troop 96, first, Troop 913, second and Troop 93 third, and Troop 92 was best disciplined. The next District Court of Honor will be Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Payson Stake Center, 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Elmer Taylor, advancement chair- 11th. Guest speaker was Dr. Gordon Taylor. He spoke about building boys into men. He stated, Each boy is a creation of God. Each package has the potential; with the right attitude, determination, constant training, hard work, and the help of their Father in Heaven, of making their lives whatever they desire in Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore; and Todd Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter. Kenneth Gull, 91 - Our Scouts received 26 merit badges at the Payson East Stake Court of Honor along with one six First Class Tenderfoot, awards and an Eagle award to Jeff Ockey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Ockey. Randy Webb, 94 - Our Troop was assigned the setting of the stage for the Stake Court of Honor. righteousness. Scott Hurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hurst, received the Star Award. Many merit badges were awarded to Scouts in attendance. The Beehive girls Jack White, 156 - Our Troop posted colors at the Stake Court of Honor. Several merit badges were awarded to Scouts along with the Star Award to Dayne Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cook. Allen Penrod, 118 - Our Troop and Pack under the direction of Cubmasters Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kirk, featured a Scout banquet during Scout Week. Mr. Curtis Whittaker, Scout Executive, was the featured speaker. The three basic objectives of Scouting: character, citizenship and physical fitness, were emphasized by exemplory stories. Eighty people including the Bishopric and Joel White, High Councilman, enjoyed the banquet. served the banquet. Larry Carter, 199 - Our Troop was well represented at the Payson East Stake Court of man. Honor. We compliment the Cub Scouts and leaders in Santa-qui- n Stake for the outstanding window displays during Scout Goshen Pack 118 Week. Erst place. was awarded Others with displays were Pack nos. 102, 99, 100 and 101. The Payson Eighth Ward Pack had a display in Christensens Dept. Store window in Payson. Troop News Milton Diamond, 196 - A Ward Scout Banquet was held Feb. badges, two Tenderfoot, four Second Class awards and one First Class award were given. Star Awards went to Blake Hathaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Hathaway; Ty Along with 83 merit Van Nosdol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Ted) Van Nosdol; Kent Marvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Marvin; and Lanny Sorenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis. Life Awards went to Reo and Tim Galbraith, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Galbraith; Ricky Moore, son of gas utility operations increased, utility earnings dropped. The drop was due primarily to the continuing inflation, higher taxes, and the rapidly accelerating costs of natural gas purchased from pipelines and field producers. Utility revenues increased 4 because ot the many govem-mentall- common stock compared to $2.74 for 1975. The average number of common shares for 1976 was 6,120,624, compared to 5,981,008 for 1975. Total revenues for 1976 amounted to $203,136,468 compared to 1975 revenues of $155,781,958. The companys Board of Directors today declared a dividend to 50 cents per y mandated increases in the price we pay for gas we purchase, which have resulted in higher rates, HowMr. Kastler said. ever the monies collected in these higher rates pass right through Mountain Fuel and go to pay higher prices to our suppliers. Natural gas utility revenues increased from SI 12 million in 1975 to $138 million in 1976, while earnings from the natural gas operation fell from S7.2 million in 1975 to $5.1 million in 1976. However, operations other than the natural gas utility, including the brick, chemical, oil and other subsidiary operations combined to produce better earnings than during 1975. This resulted ill a healthy increase in the overall earnings for the company Brad Stalley Darren Galbraith Slazer Scouts February 8th, at Payson East Stake Court of Honor, Blazer Scout Brad Stalley received a trophy for achieving the rank of a Star Scout upon his Primary graduation. Brad is the son of Edward and Olga Stalley. He is the first Blazer to achieve this rank. Darren John Galbraith, son of Garald and Helen Galbraith, received a trophy for being the Blazer Scout of the year. Darren holds the rank of First Class Scout. Monte Depew presented the trophies to the Blazer Scouts. Runners up for Scout of the Year were Jeff Clements, John Wilson and Von Menlove. Scout of the Month for January is Robert Moore, son of Richard and Connie Moore. Drought conditions restrict winter grazing area Drought conditions on national resource lands in Utah could have an adverse effect on domestic livestock grazing, according to Paul L. Howard, state director for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. Howard warned that continued drought in the state could force BLM to temporarily reduce the amount of grazing allowed on national resource land in the state. More than 2,000 sheep and cattle ranchers have permits to pasture more than 700,000 head of livestock on national resource lands in the state. The bureau is making field surveys to determine range and existing conditions, potential forage and water for livestock. availability Based on the survey, BLM people will meet in early March with the appropriate permit holders to determine what adjustments are needed to protect the grazing resources where problems exist. Mr. Howard is also notifying livestock operators of the possibility of temporary reductions in the number of livestock they can graze, of possible shorter grazing seasons and in some cases temporary closing of critical areas. BLM state directors have authority to refund grazing fees where operations are curtailed because of At the equitable solution. same time, we hope that they understand that our first responsibility is to protect the range from permanent or long range damage. In the long run it is the operator who will benefit most from sound range management. Gary Thurston RPH sure to read the label Be on proprietary cines. for The Use THE "v: CLASSIC... I sottfo for second best. Wood burns from front to bock like a cigar. Burns longer I Large area can be heated with 76 eff iciency Phone 798-7- 1 84 r 798-857- 0 Come and see us Sat. Feb. 19 in front of Forseys of Spanish Fork three brothers, Morley, Springville. Burial was in the Goshen City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Mortuary. share on the companys common stock and $2.00 a share on the preferred stock. The common stock dividend is payable on March 21, 1977, to stockholders of record at the close of business FebThe preruary 25, 1977. ferred dividend is payable 4, 1977, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 11, 1977. 1911, in Provo and the marriage was solemnized later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Sept. 23, 1960. She was educated in Woodruff and then moved to Provo in 1905 where she worked for the telephone company and at the Utah State Hospital. In 1940, Mrs. Hirst moved to West Mountain where she had since lived. Active in the LDS Church she served in the Relief Society, sang with the Singing Mothers and taught Primary classes. She was a member of West Mountain DUP Camp. Survivors include three daughters and one son: Mrs. Carl (Grace) Crippen, Payson; Mrs. Donald (Gladys) Gerow, Mrs. Rex (Freda) Provo; Sutherland, Billings, Mont.; W. Harold Hirst, Salt Lake Utah I wo. ) Csj a . I Shoot! j For Boys and Girls on April ages 7-1- j 4. Time: 2:00 PM Cost: Minimal or Nothing Guns and Targets Furnished a Phone Collect & 486-C74- 8 Western If State, Suite 201. Salt Lane City, Utah you have any questions contact d like further information Clyde Holm Name to $12,354,792 compared $7,658,000 for 1975. Kastler said the 1976 consolidated earnings for the company and subsidiaries amounted to $3.77 per share of We would like to express our appreciation for the many expressions of love shown us at the passing of husband and our beloved father, Alfred Gill. For the beautiful flowers, the parts rendered at the service and the comfort shown us, we are To the indeed grateful. many friends, relatives and neighbors we wish to say a sincere "Thank you! The family of Alfred Gill B' Gun B Investment Corporation 1321 South Card of Thanks Date: Sat. February 26, 1 977 ! Place: Payson High School Indoor Track Mail Today subseparate, wholly-owne- d sidiary called Wexpro Company, showed the most gain. Earnings for 1976 rose to ection of Walker Mortuarv. are sponsoring First mortgages and contracts Utah residents only Total consolidated earnings for 1976 were $23,775,259, compared to $17,081,921 for 1975. Mr. Kastler said that the oil operations, companys which now conducted by a and one sister, Mrs. Ruth G. Pendley, San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were held Saturday in the West Mountain Ward Chapel under the direction of Bishop Raydon Madsen. Burial was in the Provo Cemetery under the dir- ;77ie Payson J J eight Address State City Jonnie Bryan Zip.. 798-720- y, 2 465-261- 5 Phone ? m what's as colorful as Spring flowers and on sale now? It glimmers in sun and shimmers in can- Its Dominion Gaipraett? $6.79 imfol- lowed exactly. If theres any question about any medication, ask us ... were here to serve your health care needs. Cast Iroa ICO! and Steve and Dean Palmer and Mrs. Fred (Sheila) Jensen, all of Goshen; Craig Palmer, Salem; Mrs. Kathleen Wing and Mrs. Jerry (Christy) Hopkins, both of Payson, and a grandmother, Mrs. Nellie 13, 1890, in Woodruff, Ariz., a daughter of Bella and Medora Owens Gardner. She married Lewis Hirst on Sept. 22, 59 grandchildren; grandchildren; great Directions are very portant and should be who won't ters Pharmacy phac's medi- JttaL Morley Palmer. She had worked at Great Western Trailer Co. of Payson and Rancho Trailer in Nephi before being employed at the mine. Sh was a member of the LDS Church. include her Survivors parents, Goshen; three sis- incident to age. Mrs. Hirst was born Dec. 19 City; dlelight. We have it in a Spring rainbow of colors. And we can tell you all you need to know about it. So you have the confidence carefully For those De-D- 14 shaggy. "We hope the notices will help operators plan for the coming season and that most TllltlXIMG OF A WOOD STOVE? Funeral services tor Carol e Palmer, 22, Ann of Goshen, who died Thursday, Februapr 10, 1977, at Payson Hospital from injuries suffered at the Bergin Mine in Eureka, were Monday in the Goshen LDS Ward Chapel. Miss Palmer was born April 28, 1954, in Payson, a daughter of Norval and Catherine Ethel Gardner Hirst, 86, of West Mountain, died Thursday, February 10, 1977, in the Payson Hospital of causes Its light and bright. Thick and soft. Quiet. And very comfortable. Its lush and plush. Or long and drought. will voluntarily restrict grazing use of federal range, Howard said, In the meantime, we are hoping for snowfall or rain. BLM wants to assure all operators that we fully understand their problems and intend to work closely with individual operators toward an Palmer Earn and subsidiaries. Robert Moore Carol Ann Fuel company earnings decline Fuel Mountain Supply released today Company earnings figures for the companys 1976 operation. B. Z. Kastler, company president, said that while revenues from the natural Ethel Gardner Hirst HANDY HINT: . Warm the base of a candle in hot water to improve the fit in the candlestick. City Drug 465-278- 3 Stepping oui V $ 1 3.49 SALE Night Scene $7.95 ENDS SATURDAY MARCH 5TH Payson Furniture 465-248- 2 43W.UtahAve. ST |