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Show Volume ninety-tw- MT. PLEASANT, UTAH o 84647 - December 5, 1984 Number Price 30 Forty-nin- e anpete Sevier shippers to file protests By Ida Donaldson RICHFIELD Sanpete and Sevier Counties and shippers are expected to file formal protests as soon as D&RGW files for abandonment on Dec. 12. The protests were discussed by the Railroad Task Force when they met, Nov. 28 to review the Countys progress and options to get the Marysvale Branchline back in service. Task force members also discussed the economic impact suffered by the counties since the railroads closure last year. Allen Fawcett, Director of the The Economic Development, reported that Consolidated Coal Company has ceased operation as they have lost their market for coal. Ken Paine, of SUFCO, went on to state that SUFCO Coal Company will lose approximately $400,000 a p coal year since special cars are not available for rail shipment He reported that in 1982 they shipped .1615 cars or about 132.000 tons of a special type of coal which is a lump coal requiring the side-dum- Santa plans Moroni visit MORONI Santa Claus will come to Moroni on the big, red fire truck op Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Santa hear greet fcadTchildand wishes at the Christmas Will his tree located on Main Street. The Moroni City Council will be on hand to give out oranges to those attending. In case of bad weather, Santa will go to the fire station instead of the tree. side-dum- p Paine cars. reported that Sunbeam Mine will lose about $146,000 in sales for the same reason. He said that SUFCO presently ships 1,600,000 tons of coal by truck to Levan plus 600.000 tons are sold to individual trucks each year. Fawcett reported that there have been approximately 200 jobs lost over the past two years since the railroad has been out of operation and that, by the year 2000, it is projected a drop in population of 2900 and job losses of 650 will occur. Presbyterians send $700 for famine victims in Africa PLEASAN- TThe of the First congregation Presbyterian Church has focused its attention in recent weeks on the widespread famine now prevailing MT. in Africa. Approximately $700 was received at the services on Nov. 18 and 25, to be donated to the World Vision organization, one of the many religious relief groups working in the area. Money was given both through special offering, and by families filling Love Loaf banks provided by World Vision. A petition to President Reagan was also made available for signatures, asking him to do all in his power to help the situation through increased governmental action. The congregation maintenance constitutes terstate Commerce, through a hearing, rules on the case. The railroad claims the cost of restoring the line is not justified on the basis of future revenues from the line. Harold Jaussi, representing a Texas firm, stated that time is of the essence. The statute allows the State to sue and require the services to be continued. It is possible, Jaussi said, that the court may not require the D&RGW to reopen the railroad until after the Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled on it. This could go on for two to three years. Jaussi said the court could rule on abandonment without permission, costs of replacing the railroad, or hardships on either the counties or the railroad. He said pressure on the railroad is very important. Alvord stated that they will file a formal protest as soon as D&RGW and his law firm will assist anyone in filing a protest. Others attending the task force meeting included Sevier County files for abandonment, Commissioner Merlin Ashman, Commissioner Elect, Mt. Pleasant Mayor Ardell Thompson of Farmers, and Utah Tom State Representative Christensen. Sevier County Keith Hooper, Amoir Deuel, Intermountain an unauthorized abandonment of a railroad. Therefore, it is in violation of the laws of the United States. Chairman Newton Donaldson said that Denver and Rio Grande Railroad is asking the court to dismiss the suit or to stay proceedings until after the In- "W-- i City Hall awaits approval MT. PLEASAN- T- Even though construction of the City Hall-Fir- e Station complex is nearing completion, final approval of the project will not be given until after January to Charles Lee, En1, according vironmental Development Agency project engineer. Items that need to be completed are clean up, minor wiring of the fire station, and touch ups. Work needs to be done on the interior of the police station, also, but that portion of the project is being handled on a volunteer basis by city police officers and is not part of the AdEDA package, City ministrator Terence OConner said. the amount of $231,862.02 for 1984 property to Sanpete County Commissioner Newton Donaldson last week by Utah Power and Light Company, the largest taxpayer in the county. D. Reid Burrows, District Manager of UP&L presented the check for assessed taxes of $234,092.97 less the $2,230.95 for pumping plant exemptions ordered by the Utah State Tax Commissioner. Beryl Cook, Customer Accounting Clerk, observes the presentation Com A check in taxes was presented missioner Donaldson thanked Burrows and said he wished Sanpete County had a few more companies like UP&L. The company paid $25.8 million in property taxes in Utah. Included in the amount was $14,756,717 which went to Emery County where the power plants and coal mines are company's coal-fire- d located. UP&L paid $4.1 million in taxes in Salt Lake County which was the second largest recipient. through its mission giving also supports the work of Church World Service, an ecumenical Gregg Alvord, attorney from Jones, Waldo, Holbrook and McDonough, stated that his law firm is pushing the law suit in behalf of the State of Utah and the Public Service Commission. He said that D&RGW asked the court to dismiss the suit or stay proceedings. Alvord went on to say that DRG&W has not obtained permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the rail line and that D&RGW continuing suspension of service ad organization also working to help the situation. Prayers are also offered con- tinually for a speedy and permanent end to the suffering of these innocent victims. Championship honors go to youth Moroni youth won MORONI of four championships at the turkey show held last week in three out Moroni and Salt Lake City. The turkey of James Ramsay, age 10, son of Dr. and Mrs. John Ramsay, was the grand champion winner and sold for $425 and last Saturday at the annual Future Farmers of America turkey show at the State Fairgrounds. It was also the champion tom in Phase Toms entered in the show are 20 weeks old and up. Hens are entered at the age of 14 weeks. There were 200 entrants at the Turkey Show this year which was held for the first time at the State were Awards Fairgrounds. presented to 20 of the contestants. The prize turkeys were auctioned off to the highest bidders with most of the turkeys being donated to Primary Childrens Hospital. About $9,000 was earned in the of the auctioning with one-half f money going to the youth and to the run program. going help The show is sponsored by the Utah Turkey Marketing Board in conjunction with Utah State University, and FFA. About 160 people attended one-hal- I. Lori Cooks turkey weighed over pounds. It was the champion tom of Phase 2 and sold for $475. Lori, age 12, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Cook. Amy Blackham, age 11, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Blackham. Her Phase 2 champion hen weighed 22 pounds and brought 41 $475. The 4th champion turkey belonged to Jason Sparks of Grantsville. John Syme, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Syme, had the heaviest Phase 2 tom and was the heaviest bird in the turkey show at just over 48 pounds. Johns award was accepted by his brother, Michael. Barry Chistensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Christensen, had the heaviest Phase 2 tom. Can anyone guess what this Uttle gal wants for Christmas? Santa greeted hundreds of children at the old armory Friday afternoon. Judging is done on more than just the turkeys. Each of the contestants must keep good records of their turkey flocks. Birds are graded on conformity or how well they are filled out, ratio of bulk in body parts, and keel bone appearance. They are also graded on plumpness and body shape. I Champion turkey awards at the annual Utah Turkey Show in Salt Lake City on Saturday included the Ramsay, following: front row left to right-Jam- es Grand Champion Tom, Phase I, 40 pounds; Barry Christensen, heaviest Phase 2 tomAmy Blackham, to Champion Hen Phase II, 22 pounds; back row. left his for award the who right-Mich- eal accepted Syme brother, John. This bird was the heaviest in the show at just over 48 pounds He had the heaviest Phase ll tom. Lori Cook, Champion Tom Phase II, 41.20 pounds. The youth show the trophies and ribbons they were awarded. They also received H of the money their turkey was auctioned off for. |