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S wE®m Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley Delta Utah $1500 In out ol county 6 monthi $600 and $900 (In Advance) lisps Copy 50c ol 77 No 24 Dec 18 1986 West Millard effort grows with organization and community response Sub-for-San- ta rom humble beginnings lour years ago West Millard Coumy’s program has gross n to encompass the charitable efforts of many organizations and this year has seen the greatest outpouring yet to aid dozens of needy families many of sshom arc ssorse off than eser ssith the sloss dossil in the county economy our years ago a less' IPP ssorkers raised funds for a program which aided some 19 families Last year’s effort netted aid for 57 families and this year ssith an esen mote ambitious organization and more community involvement more familes than eser ssill receive toys food stuffs and other gifts to brighten an otherssise dismal Christmas This year a nine member committee representing groups such as the Kiss anis and Chamber of Commerce base brought many diserse elements together for one coordinated effort "This year we decided to really get otganized" said committee member Inez Moody "But what has really boosted the program is the spontaneous from all outpouring of contributions user the area" she said There is no doubting the need said state Family Services head Scott “We just completed a Speakman needs survey and in summary we can say the need is as great if not greater this year Certainly many are no better off this year because the economy here has slowed down considerably" he said The program licked-off thlf season last week with a Blue Notes concert and ticket drawing "With little effort the drawing tickets sold themselves” said committee member Jean Smith who noted that the traditional concert at Delta High School raised some $420 at the door and an additional $600 for the draw proing contest for the gram (see related story) Another notable effort has been that of Tatt Security at IPP which for the second year in a row has dedicated a year long effort toward raising money for the program This week Tatt Captain Hugh Foster presented the committe with a check for $1000 and committee member George Cox in turn presented Captain Foster with a special Santa trophy in recognition of the group which contributed the most to the effort The trophy was the personal donation of Mr Cox and it is intended that it be passed on next year to the most generous donator Another outstanding contribution has come from the Briar Patch in Delta which has contributed $500 in clothing Owners are Farilyn Edwards and Shirley Shields In other efforts the committee was suprised and pleased when they were told of a $200 donation from the dance school of Super Sensational which gave proceeds from a dance program held last week at Delta High School The school is located just west of Delta and is run by Shauna Nelson and Cathy Cook Again this year Edward’s Auction has encouraged their patrons to which has given the program a generous source of new toys In addition Delta radio station KNAK has also been gathering toys effort’ through And Doves Market and in Delta have which encourage people to in much the same manner as the auction Other donators are Delta City with candy and nuts and the West Millard Recreation District which is giving swimming pool passes and Rammies Roller Skating Rink which is giving free passes Despite this impressive list of efforts Mrs Moody said that it is incomplete "We have money and goods coming in from all over and it would be hard to make a complete list of donations Suffice it to say we are seeing a great response" Of course accepting the donations is only a small part of the task of aiding needy families The committee under of Bob Moody the and Carmen Foster has been preparing for the job of finding the families determining their needs and then coordinating delivery of the goods "We get family names from State Family Service church leaders and Mrs Moody said "Then we make a list with the ages and sizes of family members so that we can determine what kind of gifts will be appropriate" Along with toys and gifts needy families will be receiving hams and tuikeys with potatoes and all the trimmings Volunteers are aiding in the wrapping and boxing of items at the headquarters back of the Delta Mini Mall building Committee members in addition to Mr and Mrs Moody Mrs oster and Ms Smith are Mel Scow Ruth Shirley Schena George Cox Hugh Foster and Sherry Stewart As in past years Millard County Sheriff's Deputies wilHe beading the effort to deliver goods to families can Information on be gained by calling Jean Smith at the offices Chamber of Commerce committee accept a generous check of $1000 from Tall Security the MEMBERS OF THE Bob Moody also an employee of Tall accepts the largest donation to the effort Committee 'check from Captain Hugh Foster also a member of the committee He stands next to committee member Inez Moody Tatt employees Pamela Plummer and joAnn Brunson Back row left to right are committee members George Cox and Mel Scow and Delta Area Chamber of Commerce president Dave Clark next to Tatt employees Carmen Foster Tony Clark and Ray Maxfield Blue Notes Concert kicks off Sub-For-San- effort ta The Committee's obto give Santa a “helping hand" and provide a joyful Christmas to children who otherwise would have a dismal Christmas The committee has spent countless hours collecting toys clothing and food for the families on their Christmas concert on December 9 1986 Lucky winners were Burnis Finlinson Gas Barbecue Grill Dennis Dutson "My Child’’ doll complete with wardrobe 6 and luggage C Frank Baker packages satin ornaments and holiday kitchen towel set Bonnie Johnson 5 Classic” orpackages of "Country naments Over $60000 was raised with this fund raising project Special thanks to all of those who contributed to the success of this pro jective is ject Sherry Stewart Ann Bennett Nila Willden Fran Irvine Marge Sheldon Kate Poulson Unice Greer and Peggy Overson spent many hours sewing or knitting accessories and clothing for the "My Child” doll She will be the answer to any little girl’s dream this Christmas The doll was donated by Ben Franklin and the luggage set was donated by Neno and Shirley Schena S&S at Distributing The gas grill and Christmas ornaments (3rd and 4th prizes) were donated by Bob and Inez Moody Special thanks to the Blue Notes for their time to put together Tuesday’s It was a wonderful event performance enhancing the Christmas season Proceeds from this event will go to support the project this year Help! Help! The Fillmore Chamber of Commerce needs your help! Their annual Sub for Santa has only six days left to receive your much needed contributions Won't you send a check or money order right away? These donations will be given to the needy families in the East Millard County areas and will make some less fortunate children have a brighter Christmas We also need to know of families we are not aware of that may need our help Please call names in no later than Dec 20 1986 (Saturday) We need to know ages and sizes of families Send donations to: PO Box 1214 Fillmore UT 84631 or call in families or Shari to Wes Howard Ashworth days or evenings Their efforts have added a great deal to the funding of this project George Cox donated a traveling trophy to be given to the person or group that contributed the most to the project This trophy will hang in their home or office for a year and be given to next years largest contributor Thanks so much to George Cox for this generous donation Drop donations of toys (we cannot repair) to Delta Auto and KNAK December 19 before Also anyone needing assistance may contact the Chamber Office We are accepting donations of money food clothing and toys Early Deadline With Christmas and New Years falling on Thursdays this year the Chronicle Progress will go to press on the next two Mondays Therefore all articles and advertisements correspondence MUST be in on the announcements preceding Fridays December 19 and 26 Anything received after five pm on those days will not be accepted committee member George Cox presents Tatt Security Captain Hugh Foster with Santa trophy in recognition of Tatt's largest donation to the program The trophy is a donation by George and will go each year to the group which donates the largest amount to the aid program Fillmore motel manager y to brutal pleads beating charges BURNIS FINLINSON from wins not-guilt- Fillmore motel The manager accused of attempted murder in connection with the brutal beating of a woman has pleaded nocent to the charges Charles Crawford of Ohio employed only a month in Fillmore is also charged with attempted aggravated robbery last week in During arraignment District Court Judge George Ballif accepted the plea but set no trial date Crawford is accused of foteing his wav into a room at the FI Anna Motel late Dee 3 and severely beating Alice Castronova of Canoga Patk Calif who was traveling to Salt akc City Crawford was arrested a few hours later in another illmore motel where he had registered under a false name He is being held in the Millard County bail jail on $100 Castronova was teleased from the illmote Community Medical Center was last week aftei her condition stabilized Former Delta man gets trial Court questions trying teen date on false arrest allegations gunman as adult After a twelve month wait a Federal Court trial date has been set for a former Delta resident who is demanding a million dollars in damages from Delta City and Delta City Police based on allegations he was falsely arrested for the February 1985 burglaries of several Delta businesses Plaintiff Russ MacAulay is scheduled for trail March 10 in Federal District Court in Salt Lake City Delta City is being represented by the Salt Lake City and firm of Snow Christensen Martineau MacAulay claims that Delta Police arrested him without “probable cause" on February 18 1985 after his finger prints were allegedly discovered at one the crime scenes Criminal charges against MacAualy were later dropped June 24 1985 after three suspects were arrested in Salt Lake City and charged with the crimes The three confessed and according to suit "None of the MacAulay’s three individuals ever implicated plaintiff in the commission of any of these Delta burglaries Instead all of the burglars exculpated plaintiff" After his arrest in February 1985 MacAulay was held for sixteen days in the Millard County Jail He claims his consitutional rights were violated on the night of his arrest of when police allegedly interrogated him afer he expressed his desire to remain silent and seek legal counsel The suit names as defendants current Delta City Police Chief Roger Young former Police Chief Greg Cooper and Delta City Chief Young was acting as at the time of police detective MacAulay’s arrest The arrest of the plaintiff followed the burglary of Delta's Radio Shack Classic Sales and Video and Ice Cream Parlor MacAulay is represented by A Howard and Walter F Lundgren Bugden of Salt Lake City gas barbecue grill Committee Fourth District Court Judge George Ballif won’t accept a plea from accused teen gunman Gerald Bell until he is certain about the constitutionality of trying him as an adult The Montana youth is being held in the Millard County Jail on two charges of attempted murder and one count of aggravated robbery of from the shooting stemming Fillmore gas station attendant Carlev 22 who was found unPenney conscious on the floor Oct 13 with a bullet wound in her head Penney who was pregnant at the time underwent 10 hours surgery after doctors delivered a baby boy by Caesarean section Both mother and child survived without complications Meanwhile Juvenile Court Judge louis Trevort refused to recall the teenager to his couit after Millard County officials filed charges against him as an adult It is this action that District Court Judge Ballif wants analyzed Judge Trevort did recall Bell's companion to Juvenile Court jurisdiction at the same time he icfused to accept Bell In justifying his dcciston Judge Trevort said his refusal to recall Bell to JuveniF Court was bused on the of the charges and the fact that Bell has two serious offenses on his record in Montana and has already spent time in a Montana juvenile institution During Bell's arraignment last week m District Court Judge Ballif said he would withhold any further decision on the case until he is satisfied his court has jurisdiction Prosecutors had hoped to work out a plea bargain but defense attorney Gregory Warner said the judge must tirsi review some recently enacted legislation W diner said if Ballif determines the a legislation is constitutional will most likely be arranged |