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Show A pCv MILLARD COUNTY USPS 446-74- Fre Press Kt r1 s IN 1894 25 CENTS FoundeO NNA aV vFOUNDED V 0) NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION j-- 885 SUSTAINING MEMber MILLARD COUNTYS FIRST NEWSPAPER 1982 MEMtER 01 Volume 88, Number 12 Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631 , Friday, March 19, 1982 the OUJfc Seeks Reelection Stroke Claims Former Fillmore Mayor in November I could Former Mayor Mark Paxton died in Holy Cross Hospital, Salt Lake Crty, Sunday, March 14, 1982, following a stroke two weeks ago. Mr. Paxton served as Mayor of Fillmore City from January 1980 to January 1982 completing the unexpired term of Robert Edison. He also served of House in State the Utah felt when I took this job that my efforts make a difference. I still feel that said Ninth Circuit Court Judge Christian Ronnow in announcing he will seek reelection to the post in the general election in November. way, Judge Ronnow has been an attorney for 31 years, including the last six years as a judge. He was the first Cedar City Judge after the State Legislature overhauled the Justice of the Peace system in 1976. and on July I, 1978, he was appointed as one of the Ninth Circuit Court Judges under Utahs new Circuit Court system. The Ninth Circuit is comprised of Washington, Iron, Beaver and Millard Counties. The Courts are not maintained for lawyers, judges or for Court personnel-b- ut for the interests of the people. That sy stem of judicial administration, in both civil and criminal matters, which moves with care yet without delay, must constantly be the aim of the judiciary, Judge Ronnow said, a staunch and vocal advocate of restitution for victims of crimes. He feels that while protection of society is: the prime consideration in any proceeding, society also has responsibilities: should attitudes regarding punishment for criminals. Without any coddling of prisioners, they must have minimum amenities in prison to preserve what they retain of incentives to live productive and meaningful lives upon their release," the judge said. "People Prisioners in local jails are, in the main, residents of the county in which they are incarcerated, very rarely are tuey outsiders'. Federal Jail Standards require a minimum of 35 square feet of floor space per prisioner. That area is three square feet larger than the area of a four-foby eight-fopiece of plywood. civility should not require less," Judge Ronnow said. "Human Judge Ronnow, who has traveled substantially before settling in Iron County, was reared on a cattle ranch in Lincoln County, Nevada, near Panaca. He graduated from Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, where he served as Studentbody President in 1940-4- 1 . Judge Ronnow was one of the first Army draftees from Iron County during World War II, and served four years with the Infantry before being mustered out as Captain in that branch. He served his Church, as a Missionary in and later served as LDS Stake Mission President in Southern Nevada. The Mothers March of Dimes for 1982 was a great success this year, according to Mary Davies, Chairman of the Mothers March. contributed $1,500 Judge Christian Ronnow During those years he served as vice chairman of the Governors Select on Committee Criminal Judicial Administration; a member of the committee drafted Uniform Jury Instructions, and as District Attorney for the Third which Judicial District , which included Salt Lake, Tooele, Summit and Daggett counties. During the 19'0s Judge Ronnow took a case, the suit of Cedar City sheepmen against the Federal Government for the deaths of sheep allegedly killed by radioactive fallout from nuclear testing in Nevada. Ronnow battled the case through Federal lime tl e sheepmen at Court, ard were denied relief, the groundwork Ronnow helped lay has recently allowed the case to be reactivated in the courts by his former partner. New psychologist at Mental Health office The Central Utah Office of Mental Health announced the addition of Thomas Eno. a psschologist. to its staff. Eno has a B.S. from Utah State University, Logan and a M.A. from Brigham Young Unisersity. He was hired with IPP impact money. Eno, a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, lives in Holden with his wife, Lola, and his two children. Andrew, 10, and Michell, 7. Eno grew up in Minnesota and Michigan. "I chose this area, it wasnt an accident." Fno said. He added, "The people are what make the difference. Mrs. Davies credited the great ladies" who volunteered their services as ward leaders with the success of the local effort to aid in the fight against birth defects. Mary was hospitalized for a hip replacement operation during the height of the Mothers March. She said ward leaders took over for her and did a tremendous job, and she was really grateful to them for doing it. The ward leaders were: Mary Davies, Fillmore First Ward; Shirley Evans, Fillmore Second Ward; First-Fourt- Medic Alert Foundation International, an organization that provides special medic Identification for people with hidden health problems, will conduct its annual membership drive April 4 to 10. The Medic Alert emblem is worn by more than 1.2 million Americans and provides physicians and other medical communicate. He practiced law in Southern Utah, Some of the 200 conditions for which specializing in law relating to livestock Medic Alert may provide information industry, including water and range rights, include epilepsy, heart problems, lands, contracts, estate planning, and other diabetes, medication allergies, or such areas. hypertension. In addition to the identifying jewelry Judge Ronnow and his wife Barbara reside Medic Alert in Cedar City, and hase six married children. (necklace or bracelet), emergency medical provides a information center, which has computo make the system work, terized records of all members available much like to continue as at all times. A wallet card duplicates the 24-ho- I feel that I have contributed in some measure to helping and I would very Ninth Circuit Court Judge for the next six sears," he said. private contributions are being sought. Barry Monroe, Mayor of Scipio, has issued a plea for residents, former The A Cappella Choir has appeared often on educational television, has recorded with the Utah Symphony and has premiered and recorded a number of important contemporary works, including the Missa Brevis by Vladimir Ussachevsky. The to be presented in Fillmore is a concert of a variety of choral works, both accompanied by instrumental ensemble and a cappella, or without instrumental The accompaniment. selections are drawn from all periods and styles of music, from the early classics to folk and jazz. Tickets are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students and children. Preschoolers are discouraged. Tickets will be sold at the door and are also available by contacting Suzanne Limburg, Diana Day, Thelma Stuart in Fillmore; Terri Perkins, Kanosh; Patti Adamson, Meadow; or Connie Bennett, Holden. Weather Report By Jay T. Rogers MARCH HIGH LOW PREC1P. SNOW 1 .08 y mezzo-sopran- Bonnie GoodlifTe. .02 The Tabernacle Choir women were directed by Joyce Anderson Stnngham and accompanied by Diane Bastian for both performances. ' I!-- setrW. . LeGrande (Mary's husband). She also announced that the Second Annual walkathon would be held April 24, 1982. Details on the walkathon will be published at a later date, date. Walk-Ameri- . Ground Breaking Rites Performed for Public Safety Building By Marge Barton - information held at the center. The membership drive marks the 26th year foi the foundation. For more informain tion, call Turlock, Calif., the organization's headquarters, or the regional offices in Salt Lake City, toll-fre- e, 364-394- 5. Medic Alert memberships, which include either the identifying bracelet or necklace, and wallet card are available at Baker Drug Store in Fillmore. The Fillmore Ambulance Team urges everyone who has a hidden medical problem such as those previously listed, or wears contact lenses, has a blood problem, or needs special medication to become a member of the Medic Alert Foundation and wear the identifying jewelry. This is one of the first things ambulance personnel and physicians look for on an unconscious patient. It couid save your life! residents, or anyone else who might be interested in contributing to this fund to send your checks or money orders to Scipio Cemetery Fund, Co Mrs. Alice Lawson, P.O. Box 116, Scipio, Utah 84656. (See Letters to the Editor column elsewhere in this paper.) Concerts held in conjunction with LDS Church Tribute to Women Two March 17 Symphony Hall Concerts presented women artists of national and international prominence in programs of classical music and dance. Many of the performers in the concerts were brought to Salt Lake City from other major cities of the country to participate in "A Tribute to Women," a month-lon- g series of events sponsored by the three worldwide womens organizations (Primary, Young Women, Relief Society) of The Church of Jesus Christ Saints. of Latter-da- y Performers for the 8 p.m. program o included Metropolitan Opera Ariel Bybee, Ballet West principal ballerina Lee Provancha Day, flutist Elaine Lewis Jorgenson, pianist Donna Turner Smith, violinist Kelly ark Parkinson, and the Tabernacle Choir women. Accompanists were Tricia Thomas Wilkinson, and Judy B. Billeter. The 5 p.m. concert featured flutist Susan Goodfellow; soprano Jo Ann Ottley; pianists Marilyn Tolk, Marilyn Collard, and Card Oliver; cellist Julie Bevan Zumsteg; and the Tabernacle Choir women. Accompanists were Helen Wells, Jolene Laycock Slade, and 'T- - ' A,-- ' Mrs. Davies said, The area leaders in Ground Breaking Ceremony are left to right Sheriff Ed Phiilllps, who worked under these ward leaders Participating also deserve a special thanks." She County Commissioner Ben Robison, J. Francis Kelly, County Commissioner Harold added that Zola Beckstrand was so good Stewart & County Attorney Eldon Elieson to collect the money and take it to Perpetual Care at Scipio Cemetery Sought Judge Ronnows counterpart. Judge Robert F. Owens in the St. George Department will also be standing for election Scipio Town Is launching a campaign this term, the two judges however run to upgrade and establish perpetual care independately of each other and not against at the towns cemetery. Because of the each other. limited resources of the community, is Rene Starley, Fillmore Third Ward, Gloria Tompkinson, Fillmore Fourth Ward; Lynn Allen, Flowell Ward; Joy Harmor, Holden Ward; Revoue Newby, Kanosh Ward; Iris Bond, Meadow Ward; and William and Verlene Hatch, Scipio Ward. Medic Alert drive scheduled During all his years in Salt I ake City, he with vital information in the longed to return to the area in which he was personnel of event a sudden emergency, raised, and in 1966, he came home to Iron if the victim is unable to especially County. Choir to perform in Fillmore Coming from a long tradition of excellent choral singing, the University of Utah A Cappella Choir will be performing in Fillmore on Saturday, March 20 in a concert sponsored by Fillmore Civic Arts Council. The Choir, directed by Dr. Ed Thompson, has considerable recognition, through three European tours as well as regional recognition from numerous tours in the Western States. During their most recent European tour in 1977, the Choir performed concerts in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, and England and was among the Erst foreign choirs to be invited to sing for the services in the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Millard County to the March of Dimes. The office of the Judge service. Funeral services will be held today (March 18, 1982) at 11 a.m. in the h Fillmore Ward Chapel. (Also see obituary on Page 7.) Mothers March a big success a, After his tour in the Army, Judge Ronnow earned his Doctor of Law degree at the University of Utah in 1951. For 15 years after that, he practiced law in Salt Lake City where he was involved with several entities to public Representatives and the Utah State Senate and was a member of many other organizations in which he held various offices. The Salt Lake City performances are part of a series of five concerts given thoughout the United States in March as part of "A Tribute to Women." Other concerts were scheduled for Los Angeles, March 17; Oakland, California, March 19; and Dallas, Texas, March 25. All the w.erts are featuring women performers. Lee Provancha Day has Millard County ties. She is married to Weston Day, a former Fillmore resident and is the daughter-in-laof Cummings and Wanda Day of Fillmore. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Lee took her first dancing lesson at five. At fourteen, she trained in jazz, ballet, tap, and acrobatics, and she concentrated on becoming a ballerina. She studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts and, in 1971, was awarded a scholarship to the School of American Ballet. The following year, she became a member of the Ballet Repertory Company, which led to a three-yea- r contract with the American Ballet Theatre. She joined Utahs Ballet West as soloist in 1976, tnd was promoted to principal that same year. This February she portrayed the Swan Queen in "Swan Lake." In April she will have the leading role in "Giselle." Lee and her husband, Weston, who works for Skaggs Telecommunications, and their son live in Salt Lake City. FILLMORE Ive had one experience the rest of you probably haven't 1 had spent four hours in jail here once! These startling words came from Millard County Commissioner Harold Stewart during the ground breaking rites for a new Public Safety Building in Fillmore. The commissioner went on to explain that he wasnt tossed in jail for any wrongdoing, just visiting and was forgotten. About 10 years ago, when Cal Stewart was Millard County's Sheriff, he related, "a man used to come to Fillmore about once a year and while he was here he always got drunk, and usually ended up in Cals jail. Well, Cal and this man got pretty well acquainted over the years and Cal converted him to the (LDS) church. So, one day Cal called me up and asked me to come down and talk to the man. I got there about 7 p.m. and Cal had to go to a Fireman's meeting so he locked me in the cell with this man for the talk. 1 told him I'd be through in about two hours. Well, 9 oclock came and 10 oclock came and still Cal hadn't come back to let me out. The man got tired of me and I got tired of him and we just sat there on his bunk waiting. Finally about 11 o'clock Cal came rushing in. It seems he went home from his meeting and was just taking his shoes off to go to bed when he remembered I was still locked up in jail. The ground breaking ceremony for Millard Countys new Public Safety Building, which will house a new jail complex among other accomodations, was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1982, with Sheriff Ed Phillips conducting the rites. The sheriff, whose - outdated jail facilities was one of the main reasons the new building was needed, welcomed those attending the ceremony. Millard County Commissioner Ben Robison led the prayer. Commissioner Stewart introduced city and county officials, FHA representatives in addition to expressing the county's thanks to J. Francis Kelly and Mark Paxton for donating the land, approximately 10 acres, for the new facility. County Attorney Eldon talked about how the new building and the growth of the area was an expression of the American way of life. He said, The greatest threat to Americanism is not from foreign powers, but that we would fail to build and to grow. He reflected upon Brigham Young's selecting Fillmore as the first capital of Utah. Since those days in 1852, he said, we have continued to build in Millard County. Now we are looking forward to the greatest growth the county has ever had," referring to the Intermountain Power Plant, the worlds largest power plant, now under construction in Millard County. In citing the IPA's $525,000 grant to apply toward construction of the new Public Safety Building and the low interest loans by the FHA, Eliaison said, When the settlers first came here, they found friendly Indians. We have also found some friendly Indians in the form of IPA and FHA. He noted that the first Millard County Courthouse, built in the early 1900s, cost $9,000 to build. The new facility will be built at a cost of $1.7 million. Millard Eliaison coal-fire- d Duties of City Administrator Defined It has come to the attention of the Fillmore City Council, in a recent meeting, that there are people in the community that do not understand the role of our City Administrator. We thought it would be appropriate that we publish the following list of the major duties of our administrator for their information. In addition to these areas of work, he is our troubleshooter and directs the resources of the City to meet Continued to Page 8 PTA - School Board Holds Public Meeting Millard High PTSA held a public meeting to discuss the reasons why the eighth grade wasnt included in the Middle School plans. The School Board was invited to answer the questions for the public. Rob Ewers, PTSA Pres, conducted the meeting and directed the questions to those he thought could best answer them. was taken at the beginning of the meeting and the majority of those in attendance voted in favor of putting the eighth grade in the Middle A vote School. The Board explained The group in attendance wants the Board to know they will work diligently with the Board to obtatn the desired placing of the students. Although the meeting was long, no one desired to leave as the issue is of personal importance to those people present and each wanted the School The School Board and Board to know of their all those in attendance interest. were in agreement as to The PTA expresses placing the 8th grade in gratitude for those the Middle School, the parents and citizens who question of when was were in attendance and resolved by the public as want them to know that now, at the beginning, they are still pursuing but the School Board has every way possible to get many areas to address some answers and find a before they could agree. solution. that money was the biggest problem and they also voiced their concern as to what removing the eighth grade would do to the High School Curriculum (lowering the amount of students, lowers the classes that can be made available, was what they told us.) |