Show by Dawn Carder This is the first article in a series to be published in the Chronicle Progress The intent of the articles is to apprise county citizens of the problem locally and to let them know what is being done to combat and correct it Child abuse has received nationwide notoriety as it has become a major Most communities tend to believe that it “happens somewhere else Not here" The sad fact is that it happens everywhere even in Millard County Fortunately many “ostriches” are beginning to pull their heads out of the sand they are beginning to face facts they are beginning to assist the professionals Most important they are offering support and help to victims Abuse is abuse is abuse but it is categorized and each category has both similar and unique characteristics Main headings include sexual abuse abandonment or neglect physical abuse and emotional abuse Physical abuse is the easiest to identify for victims have bruises black eyes wounds etc The others are more difficult to identify especially since victims frequently are reluctant to report Millard County professionals report that abuse cases have increased especially sexual abuse However they believe the increased numbers may be in part due to public awareness and to come forward and willingness report Juvenile Probation Officer Pete Jacobson stated that abuse cases creased during the impact to the town The cases however were not confined to new families in the area but were divided about between new and long time residents Pete Jacobson is a trained and concerned professional Prior to working for the court he was with the Department of Family Services for eight years According to Pete approximately 60 percent of reported cases are unsubstantiated largely because parents do not understand the laws or angry spouses (husbands particularly) make accusations Forty percent of the cases are substantiated sexual abuse is on the rise and 7 to 10 percent of abuse cases get to court Sexual abuse is found in all socioeconomic levels with being statistically the number one offenders Physical and emotional abuse appears to be more prevalent in lower economic homes especially where a parent is are unemployed money problems prevalent andor other family difficulties are present Stressed parents tend to abuse According to Pete Jacobson lack of education regarding parenting is a major contributor to abusive behavior He strongly believes that there should be a blanket educational program encompassing parental skills and values as well coping skills for victims “Kids need to be taught what to do” he said Society teaches that “power is a concept that is difficult to right” overcome Children are under the control of adults and says Jacobson “the rights of the child are far far underplayed” Child abuse is a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year It becomes r a felony if physical damage is instance if loss of limb occurs Jacobson believes the law should be stricter There is some confusion about laws pertaining to child abuse reporting Any person aware of or suspecting child abuse is obligated by law to report Failure to do so is a Second in the state of Class misdemeanor Utah Such reports must be made by all citizens including clergymen The latter can invoke confidentiality only when a perpetrator confesses in a confidential setting Considering the complexity of child abuse cases and resulting problems Pete Jacobson feels that law makers are doing a fairly good job staying on top of the issues Police Blotter The following items have been selected from the Millard County Sheriff’s and Delta City Police crime blotters from July 23 through August 6 1987 July 23 Thursday 12:44 and run in Dove’s parking lot reported to Delta Police Friday July 24 8:47 proDepartment vides traffic control for parade in Hinckley 10:41 a m $1750 gas skip at Budget Texaco reported to Sheriff’s Department July 25 Saturday 9:15 Department vestigates vandalism at Winget’s Drive In 26 Sunday July that person is run 7:20 over by truck and girlfriend possibly investigated by Sheriff’s kidnapped Department Monday July 27 9:57 Department responds to report that eight football players are in Paradise Inn swimming pool Tuesday July 28 8:59 burglary at Hinckley Service investigated by Sheriff’s Department 9:05 pm Suspicious reported to Sheriff’s Department: dark skinned juvenile in the area in Delta July 30 Thursday 9:29 a m Bike theft in Fillmore reported to Sheriff’s Department break in in Delta 6:36 investigated by Delta Police Friday July 31 3:25 Department responds to report of assault with gun at Maple Grove Campground August 1 Saturday Police apprehend 3:21 shoplifter at Dove’s Sunday August 2 7:22 sheep in Fillmore reported to Sheriff’s Department 8:25 pm Jerry’s Chevron in Fillmore one dollar counterfeit reports possible bills to Sheriff’s Department Monday August 3 of tapes from Fillmore 9:52 Elementary School reported to Sheriff’s Department Tuesday August 4 s 5:54 reported to skip at Delta Police Wednesday August 5 8:09 candybars in Fillmore reported to Sheriff’s Department 10:20 pm Prowler on Canyon Road reported to Sheriff’s Department circumstances 1987 COUGAR LS Air Light Group Power Windows Lock Group AMFM Cassette Player 6 Cyl Engine Fuel Injection Auto Over Drive Transmission Conventional Spare Two Tone Paint Mothers need to take precautions now to ensure their children will be AIDS born free from congenital especially if they are considered high risk according to the Southern Utah Division of The March of Dimes While babies contracting AIDS is very rare (only percent of all AIDS cases) 70 percent of infected children were born to mothers who either had AIDS or belonged to one of the groups which includes prostitutes drug users and Haitian immigrants Such statistics clearly show the need for greater public education about the prevention of congenital virus acquired by the child from an fected parent Congenital AIDS can be prevented only if women at special risk are tested for it prior to pregnancy and if found to be infected avoid childbearing If found to be uninfected mothers must avoid all possible sources of the infection including the use of needles with the blood of contaminated fected persons or possibly the sharing of other instruments that could be contaminated with blood such as razors In addition sexual and toothbrushes contact with persons who have not been recently tested and found free of the infection should be avoided Although Rh vaccines are blood products they appear to be wholly safe not only because there have been no cases of AIDS or the AIDS virus traced to the vaccines but also the group from which the vaccines come are necessarily quite untypical of AIDS groups The vaccines are also processed using ethyl alcohol a substance that the AIDS virus under inactivates laboratory conditions about conFor more information genital AIDS and other birth defects contact the Southern Utah Division of The March of Dimes at and herb marinated lamb orange muffins and dutch oven peach cobbler Beef winner was Daniel Anderson of Oak City who’s barbecue mignon is everyone’s favorite The Dutch Oven winner was Alden Nielsen of Oak City Alden who is known for his dutch oven expertise delighted the judges with his famous dutch oven dinner These men will be our representatives t at the Utah State King Contest held at the Utah State Fair Sept 12 1987 Judges were Sherry Nickle Mayor Winston Nielsen Mary Jean Nielsen and Judge Stan Robinson Prizes were furnished by Utah Farm Bureau A check for $52179 will be sent by the federal government to the State of Utah as a result of a recent US Supreme Court decision which ruled that the state and not the federal owns the bed of Utah government Lake The check is half the money collected by the Bureau of Land Management since 1976 for rental of lands in federal oil and gas leases issued by BLM in 1976 and 1977 Because of those leases ONLY $21636 only 12628 per month only 13659 per month S6907 S0842 be employed & 18 yrs or older Subject to lender’s approval 60 mos purchase 88°7o Applies to selected units Must annual percentage rale financing 25 down plus tax & license & dir handling with approved credit Prices & payments include rebates 1st payment due in 30 days FORDS (MERCURY! SAHARA MOTORS Delta Utah COOK ' OUT KING CONTEST OUT KINGS: Daniel Anderson COOK (I to r) Alden Nielsen Bruce Anderson and the state began litigation which resulted in lower court and appellant court decisions that the bed of Utah Lake was owned by the federal government However the Supreme Court in a decision issued June 8 1987 overturned the lower courts’ findings BLM issued 17 leases for 3304944 acres of the lakebed All of those leases expired in 1986 or earlier and the BLM records on them are now closed At the time rentals were paid to BLM 50 per cent of those revenues were paid to Utah as provided by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 “Since the State of Utah has already received 50 percent of the rentals collected the remaining 50 percent whtih totals $52179 will be refunded by Minerals Management Service” according to BLM State Director Roland Robison’s letter to Governor Norman H Bangerter A total of $104358 was collected on the 17 leases You're invited to 864-445- 6 the Great Basin National Park Dedication Conditioner Rear Window Defroster Rocker Panel Moldings CruiseTilt Light Group Floor Mats Power Trunk Release Power Door Locks Seat Six Way Power Driver6 Cyl Engine Auto Over Drive Transmission Conventional Spare 3 V S2680 Air Page 1C Senator Orrin Hatch will hold 14 task force meetings and three town the state in throughout meetings August He’s anxious to gain valuable input on a number of local concerns constituents his from The senator’s task forces consist of mayors city and town council and members county commissioners other community leaders The aim of the task force groups is to give officials to meet and discuss the opportunity their concerns with the senator and for him to brief them on congressional matters that have local impact Senator Hatch always finds the (own meetings a refreshing break from the Washington routine and a time to once again reunite with the people that matter most The MillardPiuteWayneSevier Task Force meeting will be held Tuesday August 25 1987 at 11:00 am in the auditorium of the Sevier County Courthouse at 250 North Main in Richfield If you have any questions about the task force meeting please let me know otherwise I’ll see you then Retail $15402 Sahara Discount $1000 Ford Discount $280 Sale Price $14122 per month 1987 Escort 1987 Tempo 1987 - Sugg $21934 per month Retail $15312 Sahara Discount $1000 Ford Pkg Discount $350 Sale Price $14962 13 BLM News Saturday August 1987 FORD TAURUS GL Preferred Equip Package 204 S02581 Sugg Thurs Aug USPS Millard Count) Hatch to hold meetings Preferred Equip Package 161 ONLY Conditioner Intermittent Wipers Rear Window Defroster TiltCruise King March of Dimes Cook-Oreveals steps to Champions and avoid Aids in t King Champion Showmanship awards went to Bruce Anderson of Oak City for his lemon babies fruit kabobs ut Child Abuse in Millard County 15 ! 1987 The program is open to the public and will be held under a 20000 square foot tent two miles south of Baker and west of State Highway 487 Dedication ceremonies begin at 10 am A breakfast will be served under the direction of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce from 7 to 9:30 am at the Baker Town Hall The cost will be $450 for adults and $250 for children 12 and under There will be no advanced reservations necessary A western barbecue hosted by the Garrison-Bake- r Parents Teachers Association is scheduled from 12 noon to 5 pm at the Upper Lehman Creek Campground with advance Ticket purchase Tickets are $850 for adults and $400 for children years of age Tickets available 6 at DACC Office Shuttle bus tours are available until 6 pm from Baker to park DELTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE t t |