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Show WEATHER REPORT 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631 USPS 4467401 rlvYfV far left, Fillmore, conducts Peterson, Stato Building Cary Representative John Cox, Command Administrative Assistant Field Artillery, answer questions regarding armory. Mont Snyder citizens meeting as I. to r. State Inspector Dick Tholen, and Major for the 2nd Battalion of the 222nd the possibility of a new Fillmore v FOUNDED IN 1894 Fillmore Plans to Appeal for New Armory area and get the equipment citizens committee met with State downtown streets." He cited the fact off the city Representative Cary Peterson and Dick that the equipment, track mounted Tholen, a representative of the State artillery guns, etc., tear up the streets Building Board, at the Fillmore National are driven to their practice areas Guard Armory last Wednesday, May 9, as they which are near the airport. "We are 1979, to discuss the remodeling project to grow. We will see the day that had been planned for the armory going when we will support a complete unit building. instead of half a unit like we have The committee, consisting of several here now," he continued. Sheriff Ed Phillips prominent Fillmore citizens interested said, "as a former member of the in the local National Guard unit and the half I called the National Guard unit, can say that , welfare of Fillmore City, is the building. the recruiting problem meeting to discuss the feasibility of Its really a drawback to recuitiment and the or old the building repairing Mark Paxton, a retention of personnel. possibility of building a new armory at said, "1 State former a Representative, more desirable location. we go after a new that would agree The consensus was generally that the will armory. Lets make sure the city old armory, built in 1937 as a WPA tafk to the City Council donate the land; of project, was not worth the cost I suggest we make the about it. remodeling and that a new armory repairs until a new should be built close to the Fillmore necessary (security) be built." can building Airport. Major Cox said, "You are going Mont Snyder, chairman of the about this the right way, talking land meeting, led the group on a tour of the first. The State Armory Board has to be armory and pointed out some of the checked and the land donated before we things that were wrong with the present can go after Federal money for a new The group looked at the building. 75 of the money is buckled wooden drill floor, also used as armory. Usually contributes state federal and the a basketball court, that has been ruined The local unit must work on its strength. Stewart Cal roof. by the leaky A new building is usually prioritized on commented that the roof has leaked but its a long process; you since 1948. The roof has been fixed a strength, dont get a million dollars overnight. couple of times, but they have' never The last time it took' 10 years to get been able to stop it from leaking. federal money for a new armory. Weeds growing through cracks at the When asked his opinion, Dick Tholen, south side of the drill floor were also State Building Board representathe 1 pull the pointed out. The AST said, said, "It is a futile effort to put a tive, back. weeds, but they keep growing into this building. The building The kitchen area is also an eyesore penny of just about every code violation in is with its broken plaster and total lack of would require a major It we've got. cupboards. Major John Cox, Command this building into to bring Administration Assistant for the 2nd expenditure compliance." Battalion of the 222nd Field Artillery, Representative Cary Peterson asked said the area presently used for a Tholen. "How do these neglects Mr. kitchen was originally an office. He said Mr. the State Fire Marshall? by get a the armory was not designed with a complaint is not "If answered, Tholen kitchen in mind. It is National Guard the issued by a user they don't usually say policy to use Field Kitchens and much. They are more lenient with attempt to build a kitchen in the armory conditions. was strictly on the unit level. He said it asked Tholen what it then Peterson has only been in the last two years that would cost to bring the present armory federal money could be used for to code. The building inspector said, kitchens. The unit managed to install a up $30 per square foot. Approximately double sink in their kitchen area a 32 thousand contains The building couple of years ago, but one NCO noted be around would total so the feet that the unit had to wash the dishes in square $600,000. the shower for the past 15 years as no In the September 16, 1977 issue of sink was available before. The Progress an announcement was Mont Snyder, in calling the meeting made that $17,600 had been appropriato order after the inspection tour, said the State Legislature for ted by was to the purpose of the meeting, of the Fillmore armory, renovation decide whether we needed a new which was earmarked at that of $3,000 armory or to repair the old one. He said time for kitchen renovation. Other this building has been trouble for this fenced a for was designated unit for a number of years and affects money compound for parking military vehicles the enlistment and retention of the ($1,800), a vault door ($3,000). electrical units personnel. renovation ($8,500), and a front door Mayor Robert A. Edison said his The bid for this work was ($1,500). 15 cents opinion was that "putting even for the first time in the May into this building is not feasible." He published of the Salt Lake Tribune. issue 1979 6. suggested that the city donpte the land When this questioned Reprereporter for a new armory. "I would sooner see Peterson about why it took sentative the money put into a new armory rather almost two years before the bids were than spend the money to repair this after the money had been let one." appropriated he admitted he didn t Othcis echoed the Mayor's sentiHe said it would have taken know. ments. Cal Stewart said, We should to draw up the plans for time some a go along with the Mayor and pursue renovation, but thought that two years new building at a location out of the was too long. A 25. g -- 23.; VOLUME The estimate for the work is now close to $22,000, and include upgrading the security of the building, but do not include fixing the drill floor nor the for The reason given kitchen. cancellation of the kitchen work is that if they did any work on the kitchen at all, the Health Department would insist that it be done to their standards, which would include a triple sink instead of the double sink presently in the kitchen and various other things, and "We just dont have the money." In March 1979, $21.7 million was appropriated in the General Appropriations Act passed by the Utah State Legislature, $144,000 of which was designated for repairs at various When National Guard armories. questioned about the latest appropriation, Representative Peterson said the difference between the original $17,600 appropriation two years ago and the $22,000 estimate figure of the Fillmore armory security repairs would have to come out of this $144,000 fund. He did not indicate where the' rest of the fund was to go. Another $295,000 of the was supplemental acts allocation earmarked for partial funding of a new $823,000 National Guard armory at Mt. Pleasant. Some other moneys from this $21.7 million appropriation are designated as $50,000 for exterior restoration of the Kearns mansion, being altered as living quarters for the Governor (a separate supplemental appropriations bill applying to the current fiscal year provides for $150,000 remodeling at the Governors mansion). $175,000 of the appropriation is designated for sprinkler system repairs and road resurfacing out of the almost $1.2 million appropriated for the Utah State Prison. Other moneys in the supplemental act include $350,000 for USUs Fine Arts Center, $280,000 to purchase more land at Snow College, $340,000 for Weber State College remodeling, and $205,000 for Southern Utah State College inprovements. At the conclusion of the local meeting, Major Cox said that citizen interest in the project will help. He said citizens should would with the State Legislature and let them know the towns desires. Representative Peterson suggested. "Put the State Fire Marshall on the carpet for the kitchen and roof and maybe you can get them fixed." One spectator asked if the building could possibly be used for a public gymnasium, if a new armory was built, rather than tear this building down. Major Cox answered by saying the last three structures (outdated armories) sold to their respective cities had proved too costly to maintain and repair and within one year all had been tom down. "One is now a parking lot," he said. asked, Peterson Representative "Will the city and Guard pursue a new armory?" Mayor Edison said, We will be glad to, and asked Mr. Tholen if he will come up with some figures so we can make recommendations to the Legislature. Mr. Snyder suggested that a committee be elected to represent the Guard, on a civilian basis, to push getting a new armory built in Fillmore. The Fillmore citizens realize the Guard is an important part of the town's economy and all agreed they wanted to retain the unit in Fillmore and not let the detachment stationed here be transferred to another city. Friday, May 18, 1979 NUMBER TWEf, EIGHTY-FIV- Business Activity Rose in Millard Co. Last Year Business volume, as mesured by local sales tax receipts increased by 13.8 percent in Millard County last year, according to an analysis just completed by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. Gross business volume throughout the state rose by 16.3 percent in 1978. The study shows that gross sales in Millard County last year totaled with This compares $30,338,000. $26,668,000 in 1977, $22,040,000 in and in 1970. 1975, $11,965,000 $8,545,000 in 1965. Foundation analysts point out that inflation has been a major factor in the increased dollar sales volume during recent years. When allowances are made for the reduced purchasing power of the dollar, the effective net gain in sales volume throughout the state last year was 8.1 percent. This compares with adjusted effective gains of 9.9 percent in 1977, 7.8 percent in 1976, 2.6 percent in 1975, and only .7 percent year of during the recession-plague- d 1974. Pre-Kindergart- en and Pre-Scho- ol Round-U- p examination, hearing, Physical vision, and immunizations will be offered for all children who will be in in the Fall kindergarten and of 1 979. These will be done on Ju ne 7th and 8th at the Delta Elementary School, and on June 5th and 6th at the Fillmore Elementary School. The time will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both Tuesday and Thursday; and from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Cost will be $4.00 per child. We encourage parents to bring their children on Tuesday (in Fillmore) and Thursday (in Delta) if the last name begins with A through M, and on Wednesday (Fillmore) or Friday (Delta) if the last name begins with N through Z. Also, please bring a urine specimen if possible. The physical examination is required or kinderfor entrance into District. School Millard in the garten will We are hoping that this round-uhave children whose of those you help not yet complied with this requirement. If your child, however, has already received a physical examination for l, and is now entering kinderthat physical will be adequate garten, for school entrance. pre-scho- - Mayor rtODeri cuison taxes a symuonc nisi swing wnn a sieogenammer ai me oio Fillmore Elementary School as demolition of the building is started. Andy de Haan, representing the Parks Department who purchased the building and grounds, O.J. Phelps, who works in the salvage crew, and Rick Brown, demolition contractor of Salt Lake Citys AAA Demolition, pose with the Mayor. DESTRUCTION STARTED ON SCHOOL The downtown area will soon have a new look as the old yellow brick elementary school comes down. Mayor Robert A. Edison, who took the symbolic first swing at demolishing the school, said, "It is with mixed He emotions that I see it come down. theorized that it was best for the city, "However." he said with a sigh of resignation, "A lot of taxpayers dollars went into it. Memories of pleasant school days a spent there have been evoked by number of people. The Progress has had some requests for photos of the school before it is torn down. 5x7 black and white photos are available for 50 cents each at The Progress. The school building now being torn down was rebuilt on its present location in about 1941 after a fire destroyed the original school built there in 1936. The 1936 school was built beside the first Fillmore elementary after it was outgrown. The first school was then A new used for school offices. location another school at elementary was completed last year. Contractor Rick Brown, AAA Demolition of Salt Lake City, has been hired to raze the outdated building. Mr. Brown said the yellow bri'Vs from the building are being given away to the public free of charge on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like a piece of nostalgia, be it a couple of bricks for bookends or.door stops, for a barbecue pit, or for your own "yellow brick road", a spot at the Fillmore Dump has been designated for the contractor to put them for those that want some of the usable bricks. Preparations for Stockshow pre-scho- p FOOLED YOU Weather can lool you, especlal-ftiht4ij- UniverUtah State Service Extension sity sponsored a fitting and showing clinic on May 11, 1979. Larry VanTassel. BYU animal science specialist. Dr. Nyle Matthews, USU area livestock specialist, and Dix Monroe of Scipio, the particiinstructed pants in proper fitting techniand showing ques. Livestock Jr. The Show w ill be held in Delta May 29, 30, & 31. Every- one is urged to attend and and FFA for support the Jay Rhodes trims his show calf In preparation members. teflOiLPlod the Jr. Livestock Show. The schedule of events school is as follows; those Hashing lights on our 29, May Tuesday. 1979, 3 p.m.- - 8 p.m. busesl Entry of Animals; 8:30 p.m. Exhibitor Meeting at 'MD the Auction Ring (all exhibitors must be present). Wednesday, May 30, 1979. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.. Judging of Dairy The water supply out- age at Mt. Baldy on the ston. The Sevier is fore- at auction ring; 10:30 a.m. at 197 to Sevier at Hatch and cast 234 look is above average to Lower 12 noon. Judging of 150 at Gunnison. Chalk excellent. Panguitch Lake on the Lambs at the auction Creek is forecast 122 cover ranges Upper Sev icr. Snow p.m.. ring; 12 noon Soil moisture is above of the May 1 and Beaver River 172 from 113 of Breeding Judging Dr. Larry VanTassel, BYU Animal Science for average on Lower Sevier average on the Upper at Beaver and 296 at the auction Department, talks to Sheep and FFA members about and near South inflow. Sevier on the Minersvillc average to 252 p.m - 3 p.m., proper methods of fitting and showing a calf for the Reservoir Storage on ring; Fork above Kingston. on the Lower Sevier. of Market Hogs Millard County Jr. Livestock Show to be held May 29, forecasts Strcjmflow the Sevier is still below Judging The East Fork is now auction ring; 30 & 31 In Delta. at the 117 for from 1 75 Minersvillc and Beaver 192 range average. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.. Judging Levan of its Reservoir is 117 Precipitation at moun- Chicken Creek near Market Beef at the of k for the South r tain stations ranged from to 229 May I average. auction ring. near King of the April aver Fork Sevier 38 J 31, May Thursday, 7 tm 1979. am.. Early breakfast, morning sponsored by the Delta crease in arrest cita- lions Club at the City The Utah Department way Patrol to make an 9:45 Park; 8:30 a.m. effort to enforce tions. ! t of Public Safety and the Livestock judging am.. Even has there limit. though TroopUtah Highway Patrol, the 55 speed and fFA I , been an increase in cita- contest (4-in keeping with Governor ers were assigned to 14 members. exages we also have tions, and schedules day I s.-Scott Mathesons energy 19 Senior Dividiperienced a highly vi- through conservation program and commanders were 2 12 noon p.m.. sible show of voluntary sion); his request for voluntary rected to reschedule and Utah mo- Exhibitors Banquet at elimi55 and by compliance compliance with the 55 emphasize torists on our highways. the Delta High SChool; the issuing of warnmph speed limit, wish to nate We thank the driving pub- 3 pm.. Livestosk judging enforceThe tickets. update the program's ing index for the week lic and ask your volun- and weight guessing 4 p.m., Sale of progression. As the mo- ment Brandon George shows off his contest; concall which he will and 23 29, compliance tary through torists are aware, on April of April Market lambs. show Maikct for this along with his three lambs In Delta on May 29, of this tinuing support result a as 16 Governor Matheson n o. Hoes, and Market Beef. in nroeram. ffori. shows a 245 HifArfoil fKa Utah 4-- 3 1 v Dry rot and termites have attacked portions of the Fillmore especially under leaky portions of the armorys roof. armorys ' 4-- H drill floor, PAHVANT VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS SCHEDULE By Mae Cahoon May 30, 1979: DANCE Dinner at noon with program. May 28, 1979: Memorial Day. a time to visit with so many friends and family The and recalling many memories. lilacs arc in abundance so beautiful Please save all aluminum cans. Harold sold some giving $15 more for our new drapes. Be sure to go by our new center. The work is coming right along. Isn't is beautiful? If you are wondering what you can at about do Saturday night. May 19th. E. Bird M. the to over on come 9 p.m., at friends all your and meet Center Senior the dance sponsored by the Citizens. We promise that you will have a will good time. The "Moonlighters rest the and music, furnish the dance is up to you. So, come on out Saturday. 1 :30. Ticket Mav 19th. from 9 to 1 or $1.00 per person. 1 1 1 r 55 MPH Speed Limit pressed Tl - all-ou- 4-- all-o- V |