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Show 2k County Progress Castle Dale. Utah Tuesday April 9 2002 Liner Millsite Continue'.! Irorri PAGE 1A. recreidioM and also the bcnclii they were to residents. milked on such tlimps as scenic parks. Iiisinrical mimes and Email Count ty Progress VOICE OF EMERY COUNTY SINCE 1900 KurmtUAi. Ajimimsikuiun L.ii'-n- Ki-i- i I. uni, ... n J has i I), a la ( ii Win Kditnr Palsy Stoddard L. James D.ivis .. Associate Kdilor r Maniigi-- 'ii cu Lit inn ( ,( I Puhh-iir- lYucock. K.vuu Sport.-- , .. vv l iter Ajmkiisini; Mm Jenin Ihaiidy Fuller Sv Iv io Nelson .. liV S'.tl J Of II ( . Sylvia Nelson Deploy Classified .. in Brandy Fuller t u Ml CUlllll ICs. $27 HI I I.l Moiuluv a DO 0 noun, I0 Main. iii nl uumI.in I .!, , 9 DO a in to tali I for Tuesday ItH t i a I Fnla - at 10 00 a in ( lassif ii(ls Deadline; Moik!,h ! lull 2 IV I p ho no: .In i jil i)jlji,"W cl net - a t puhlira '1 No: S1S 07 17 2120) mice a week at Castle Dale, IVnndiral )fst.igr paid at Cattle l)dc, I tab Postmaster: 'smid change ul address to 10 Box nhO, ( astle llale, I Publication I. ih h 17 vv session ended the governor and stall' were looking for ways to shave another s.'!li- - III million oil. localise the expenses did not mulch Ihc revenues eoining in. There was not enough money lor the Inidpet to come together. So we look another cut of Shi III. ill ill, with the language sav up we would sa e Sal II 1,1 II II I by red uei ip and closing parks. Willi that intent language, the reality as a manaperwasvvehad to determine what parks to close. "We were already involved in the bell tiphlcninp process. We had reduced employees and we walked away from capilal projects we had planned. We cut hack on hoatinp'enforcement at the lakes. We were already involved in cult i up back prior to the Shi il i.l )( il hit. It's a difficult situation. Wo have until July to look for alternative management. All of our board members are appointed; they are volunteers. They represent eight one at large member. The proposal to them was to 1 went on to cover the cost the parks have measures saving included which done already loss of xTsonncl in the Salt Take Office, increased user fees, increased employee productivity, reduced services, reduced seasonal employee wapes, frozen salary increases and vacancies left unfilled. The parks on the closure list include: Tort Buenaventura in Opden, Jordan River Parkw ay, which includes it polf course and ( I All light received b kim-w hmer County Progress All is property of N'u part herein may be repiuduced without tin- Count Pioies it ten consent i I take advantage Directory of Sales & Service I FIREPLACES LENNOX Come bowl under lights to disco music hursday Nights from 9 30 12 pm NOUN MUtUI II Hearth Dealer John M. Howa yl DOl'ci I'd ,m A Mi fltiiHt Hu k &Sons lit Iih Id) Gateway Lanes 637-201- (435) RENWOIOWN dvd'sTvcr'StvT Hi hi 2 !AppliancesurnitureJ INSURANCE (LAUNDRY PEOPLE WHO TAKES CARE OF THEM? do-in- p. tunities and layinpoff employ-ceWe are here liecause we care about your community and are not takinp this liphtlv. There have been a series of cuts from the top to the local manapers and seasonal workers, it is the recommendation for the board members to make a final decision in the best interest of the s. state system. The evaluation was not intended to target any parWe are takingthe recommendation seriously, there are not many alternatives to meet the intent language of DRY CLEANING & O which is a small boatinp lake, which is a Otter Crcck-Piut- e hip'll elevation lake for seasonal boatinp, and the elimination of a boatinp ranper at Pineview Reservoir. ( fpilvie said, "The decision on which parks to dose had nolh-in- p to do with the quality of the park and the hard work of the employees." I ledden spoke next sayinp, "1 am very prateful to see people here anil know you care. Our board is very concerned and this isnt what we want to be I've enjoy ed thecomradery of the board. We dont want to be removinp recreation oppor- ticular park. Mention this Adandgetthe2nd WILCOX LAUNDRY DONT HAVE AN AGENT-WH- rankinp'and financial information to decide which parks to close. We have been alleiidinp; public meetings to hoar the issues and thethinps we haven't lliouplit of. The board will hear your comments, accept website comments and see your letters. I'm assuminp' nobody is here to say its a pood idea and I'll need to know which part of 651 No. Carbonville Rd. 94 South Main, Helper. Utah (435) 472-501- 5 of Ipilv it trails, Millsite, Minersville 1 i pi mi reduction in the state parks budget. That's hat we were told by the lepislaturc. We are under a July deadline for reduction because of our financial year which runs from July to July, i - per enpv. $22 per vear delivered liv I all. Sail III it lit I I all ni- hull .Hill Klliel I i fire Hours: 7 OD Kireptionet Legal 'l.i'-ilie- d Kates: Subscription ,l lei HI ( '.Il Ot'KICK Director Miibli- - v the 'ailed Stales I need to go to hide." said Nelson. Opilvie was next with the power point presentation. He said. "It is the intent by Dec. 1, '21)02 to recommend parks for closure to meet the $500, 1)00 "We didn't waul to have to do hat We were imcoinlorlahle w iih it. We hoped the report would sit and die oil the shell, hut ii did not One major event during the last IS mouths was ihc eulhaek n sh million from capilal dollars T lieu they held hack anolherSt.l million. T hen in the Iasi three dav s helore the the legislature. FURNITURETaAPPLIANCl 1 21 West Main; Price 0 Large Packer said, 637-014- We are inter- ested in creative ideas and your Capacity Washers CALL ME FOR A FREE PROTECTION REVIEW. 51 S. Center, Tracy Wilcox 71 S Center Street. Castle Dale Utah Castle Dale instate wa i. 9 ii.tuiK id HIRES (LUMBER STORE TIRE KING MA6NUS0M LUMBER Jim For all yout Building Needs Lumber Hardware Plumbing Electrical Clockstoppers Paul Pugliese & 535 East Main, Price Brake Service 637-847- Rated PC. 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See you at the movie Bring Your Friends 7 W r.TT.TT.TTT-T.TTT.TT-TTT.TTTTTT- M-i- I , is golf-course- He The-Perro- water was needed at the park this was put in place with no cost to parks and recreation. A lot of work was donated by every citizen in Perron. They were all involved in one way or another. dont think any park in the slate of I 'tah has more involvement than this one does. This is a big mistake. They dont just hand out grants, a lot of work was done. Its tough to get money from the government. We were scared to death the first time we went. But we became friends. We are proud of the thing's that 1 Millsite. The time was donated to put it in place. We also wanted a polf course. We went to state parks and told them weve done what you asked us to do; were interested in having this as a state park. Ive tried to be opened minded but, Im not open minded. Because of what the people of Perron did they should not walk away from Millsite as a state park, said Truman. Mayor Larsen opened the meeting up at this point for comments from the audience. Those wishing to voice their opinion came to the front of the room. Paul Craw ford said, When read about the Millsite closure, thought about what had happened that a lot of people might not know. The citizens of Perron have been done at Millsite. lease reconsider your stand on taking' it out of the parks system. You can operate it much cheaper than the city." I Commissioner Johnson 1 1 watershed project were the original sponsors of recreation. We worked for water protection, flood protection and we worked with the Bureau of Land Management and the forest service on land treatment. We worked to provide fisheries and promote water for recreation. This was not our area of expertise so we approached Joe Hansen in early 1971 to see if they (state parks) might be interested in takingthe project over. We started with 8150,000 in the early 70s with federal money and matching with local in kind monies. The Perron Canal and Reservoir Company had a small construction company to protect canals and they moved the old highway and build the road around the reservoir. We fully accepted responsibility to extend the boat ramp and to bring in top soil for the park. We did a lot of work. We had Stiti.ODO left of the original money that could be used by the state parks if they took it over. It was almost 14 years later before a contract was signed. The telephone company laid the cable so there could be phone service at the park. People don't know the whole story and I have a problem with their saying they are pose of their sewer into the lake. This is the sole source of water for Perron City, said Crawford. Mark Justice spoke next saying, How much of that $500, 000 will you save by closing its shameful the park. A lot of people use this park. It is the state parks department and board's very mission to provide parks and recreation. Wheres the sense in closing it for a $17,000 savings?" Max Ralphs former mayor of citiPerron said, zens hav e been involved. They worked and sacrificed. When ery and it was brought to abandoning it. There are a lot of people using the facilities, sometimes when the park is full people will park outside of the park and dis- said, to close spoke next, he said, "Closing the park is not an option and we liope to convince you of the error of your ways. We will not consider this as a commission. My case in point is that Ptah is the third most urbanized state in the union. So the faces you see here are in the minority. We are overwhelmed by urban legislators. This park is constantly' used and full and takes very little of your budget. Its a small wave in the pond. Hut closure would have a huge impact on the community. it wouldn't be the same. Speaking for the county commission we will keep it. Locking the gate is not an option and we would like to discuss this further if you don't come to your senses. Sharmaine Sharp said. This iark is on public land. If the state can no longer provide financial support, maybe it should be turned back to the people. Volunteers help take care of roads and maybe they can volunteer to take responsibility for the' park. People work to earn hunting licenses maybe they can. work for fishing licenses. We. might have to pay for the privilege and if we want our public lands we might have to volunteer as you did in the beginning of the park. One citizen read a letter which had a lot of signatures, from citizens around Perron.. They described Millsite as a safe place for seniors to go and enjoy family gatherings and closing it would depriv e everyone of a place to enjoy. The only seasonal employee' at Millsite Lena Punk spoke next, she said, have worked at Millsite for 25 years. Its my park. Ive pulled weeds, mowed, lawns and did whatever it took. People come to Millsite to have-great time. Kverv time you come families are having a greifl time together. The people arp. 1 a Millsite?" Nelson answered Tl if?, about a 824,000 savings. Justice then asked how' much the park budget is overall each year. Nelson said they have a $22 million state park budget. Justice mentioned that county residents had contributed $100,000 toward the building of the best thinking. Wo are glad tube here, but sorry we have to be here. Truman said, "1 spent 10 or 11 years on the city council in Perron. I saw the heartache and pain the mayor went through. Millsite used to be a boatinp ramp and two pit toilets. It was not a pood thing'. We looked at what we could do. There was not much hope that the state parks would take responsibility for il. We pot a call from Marv Jensen who said he wanted to come and take a look and the message was, perron City, show us how interested you are. We cleaned up the park and took it a step further. State Parks had $50,000 which had to be matched. Through community development grants we got the match. 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