Show ter gets things going Mont contends that he is not the craftsman that Harold is Harold’s quick response was “He’s If Harold’s going to be though!” prediction is accurate within a year’s time Mont will be busy enough to hire a helper “I might even wind up working for Monty before it’s all over!” he laughed Harold Altwine and Mont Yates Let the “Cowboy Cobbler” fix your boots by Dawn Carder Here in the heart of the west Cobbler” seems an ap“Cowboy propriate title for the bootshoe repairman In this case the cobbler is Mont Yates the new owner of the only shoe repair shop in Delta Admitting to being a cowboy himself Mont credits the name of the business to his wife Glenda Only the name of the shop is new for Deltans have gone to the little building located on 4th South for the past twelve years The founder of the business was Harold Altwine an energetic man looking years younger than he actually is The change in command took place on the 7th of December Last year while working with Harold Mont was offered the business “It took me this long to make up my mind” he commented with a smile Although Mont is at the helm Harold remains in the shop teaching and assisting his successor Claiming to be “from all over” Harold brought his business to Delta at the urging of his wife’s family (His wife is a native Deltan) But now after fifty years of doing repair work he says that he finally got tired of his occupation What’s he going to do? “I’m goin’ fishin’l” When he was a kid living in Cheyenne Wyoming Harold’s good friend was the son of the cobbler The two youth often went into the shop and just “fulled around” One day the cobbler said “You’d better do something or you’re going to get into trouble!” Taking Harold by the arm the man marched the teenager to the back of the shop and put him to work That was the beginning For nine or ten years Harold remained in the shop in Cheyenne Then he moved on to one of the many western towns in which he was to work "I would stay until I knew that I couldn’t advance any further” he said In about every shop in which he worked Harold trained those new to the trade “I watched them for a couple of weeks by which time I could tell whether or not they would pan out” he recalled “Very few made it” With Harold as an employee each business and gained improved customers However as is so often the case employers failed to give adequate “I never did monetary compensation get paid (right) by the owners” he “But the observed I was going from biggest challenge had one shop to another bringing each from nothing to enough to hire another man” Over the fifty years what changes has Harold experienced? “It’s gone from shoes to JUNK!” he emphatically stated Here in Delta he for the first time had his very own business Business has been relatively good for Harold as he serviced residents of Delta and Fillmore along with customers from Eureka Utah and Elko Nevada He did all the work for IPP people as well “But I didn’t raise my prices like other businesses did Maybe that was a mistake but I’ve kept people coming back” he reflected Harold will remain in the shop teaching and helping Mont until the lat Mont Yates is a journeyman A plumber by trade and training graduate of Utah Technical School in Provo he was employed locally as a plumber until business slowed down was Since he last February unemployed so he pursued a long time with leather Actually he has made leather goods for years for cowboys and other friends Doing so was more of a hobby He would make leather goods then take them to Harold for sewing Working for himself is a new experience for Mont “It’s a big responsibility” he admitted “Now I can never leave my work Always before I worked and collected my paycheck I now have the other side of the coin having to ask for and to collect money” Along with providing shoe and boot repairs the mainstay of the business Mont takes care of chaps belts and breastcollars He can fix saddles and he does canvas work AH the time is continues to learn The little shop has a pot bellied stove for heat and the necessary machines for repair Inventory consists of such items as nylon half soles full soles and heels leather soles and heels threads full and western heels and gum heels Leather is ordered from Salt Lake City According to Mont the business will remain essentially as it has been under Harold’s management “With Harold’s fifty years of experience there’s not too much I can do to improve” he commented There will be some adjustment on prices and sometime in the future he wants to move the shop down the street to his own place and build a larger building Glenda is encouraging him to get a line of boots for sale But he maintains all of these plans are for the future Mont and Glenda Yates are the parents of two sons ages seven and six and for all of them Delta is home Mont says that he has lived in lots of places in the west but “this has always been home I have lots of friends and I feel good here” Along with working at Steve Regan Co Glenda will be doing the books for her husband’s business and in all probability she will continue to encourage and make suggestions Mont will be in the shop five days a week from 8 am until 5:30 pm and on Saturdays by appointment And so the tradition of Harold Mont Yates a Altwine continues rodeo cowboy who is a member of the West Millard Rodeo Club and travels to rodeos in the state for team roping is establishing himself as the “Cowboy Cobbler” As such he intends to service the leather repair needs of his hometown West Millard Cultural Council awarded Utah Arts Council Grant The Utah Arts Council Board of Directors has awarded a $2215 Community Arts Development Grant to the West Millard Cultural Council in Delta to help stage a musical theater production The West Millard Cultural Council and 40 other nonprofit organizations statewide were awarded a total of $56865 in Community Arts Develop- ment Challenge and Technical Decf 11 Assistance grants during the Utah Arts Council Board meeting The grant will help fund a musical theater production during June 1988 at the Delta High School Auditorium Shows being considered are “Damn “Annie Get Your Gun” Yankees” and “Calami“Carousel” “Marne” ty Jane” Earlier this year the Council awarded $838500 in grants to 96 nonprofit organizations statewide for a total of $895365 in grant dollars awarded in Love Lights a Tree project receives donations Marlene Whicker Unit President announced that many residents have donated to the Love Lights a Tree project for the American Cancer Society East Millard Unit Donations are still being accepted The following people have made contributions: Fay and Clara Frampton in memory of Evadna Hopkins and Henry Frampton Murray Gary and Jack Davies Families in memory of Grant Davies Colleen Davies in memory of Brett Davies Suzanne Limburg Dwight and Sylvia Huntsman in memory of Helen Bill and Arlene Turner Huntsman Ron and Georgia Hare Evalyn Lawson in memory of Ken Lawson Don E and Gwen Y Wilcox in Pat Iverson memory of Clarence Young Mr and Mrs J Francis Kelly in honor of Lillian N McBride Glen and Helen Quarnberg in memory of Mel Frances A Westfall Max and LaVoy Martin Harold and NaDean Beckstrand in memory of J Milton Beckstrand and Harold P Oldroyd Ida Robison in memory of Ida Hopkins Penney Clay Cummings Family in memory of Winfred Jensen Virgie Ivie in memory of Woodrow Rasmussen and Elda Williams Mike Styler Abner Johnson Warren Peterson Dwight Church Marlene Whicker in memory of Eva Coombs Mr and Mrs Russell Crosland Mary Kay Sweeting in memory of Mr Roy Sweeting Edith Cummings and Mrs Carl Verhaaren Mr and Mrs Lawrence Peterson Lorraine Staples in memory of Ward and Ha Stevens Sharon M Dalton and Famiof Berta Dalton and ly in memory Rulan R Dalton in honor of Frances Mr and Norma Brunson Westfall Mrs LaMar Monroe in memory of in Helen Robins Elmer Quarnberg of Florella Quarnberg memory Duane’s Foodtown Arlene Randy Mike Melissa and Mike Bartholomew in memory of Alda Archie P Christensen in Cooley memory of Edna Christensen Mary Day Shari Ashworth in honor of II Dee Sharon Olpin Olpin Roy Adam Tara and Brady Ashworth Sara Ellen Stevens in memory of s LaRue Stevens Fay Petersen Jim Cloyd and Rayma Day in memory Jim of Elmer and Christa Carling Larsen in memory of Anna B Larsen Paul McBride Jim Ross Kiwanis celebrate Christmas The Kiwanis Club held its annual Christmas dinner for its members and at the partners on Thursday evening There they enjoyed a City Cafe delicious dinner with all the trimmings a gift with and each lady was presented Present were: Gene and Gloria Vi alker Garth and Wendy Green Max and Carolyn Bennett Thorpe and Norma Waddingham Doyle and Pearl Willis and Charlette MorTopham rison Don and Joan Bird Robert and Milden and Arprilla Inez Moody Scow fiscal year Last fiscal year the Council awarded $977805 in grant monies but this year the number of grant dollars available was reduced by 92 percent due to legislative budget cuts Utah Arts Council grant monies are a combination of state and federal funds and most grants must be matched Historically Utah by grants have been matched private dollars Application period nears for recruiting National Forest summerseasonal employees The Forest Service will accept applications for summer and seasonal 1987 through jobs from December January 15 1988 Summer and seasonal jobs will be available nationwide for applicants who qualify for work as aides in A limited Forestry and Engineering number of jobs will be available on the Fishlake National Forest Applicants for these positions must complete form “Application for Temporary Employment” Application forms may be obtained at all Forest Service offices and must be postmarked no later than January to be considered Individuals may apply to only one Region or Forest and Range Experiment Station All applicants will be hired on a merit basis according to previous work experience and educational background Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time they report for duty a US citizen and capable of performing strenuous labor Applicants will be considered without discrimination for any nonmerit reasons such as race color religion sex national origin politics marital status physical handicap age or membership or in an employee organization Police Blotter The following items have been selected from the Millard County Sheriff’s and Delta City Police crime blotters from December through December 18 1987 Tuesday Dec 1 2:44 am Sheriff’s Department responds to report of hit and run at IPP Wednesday Dec 2 10:09 theft in Fillmore reported to the Sheriff’s Office 7:36 Department vestigates report of suspicious circumstances-tyoung kids with observed in on a cart sleeping bags Fillmore Thursday Dec 3 3:01 pm Peterson Machine reports theft of battery charger to the Sheriffs Office Friday Dec 4 12:43 Police investigate hit and run at West Central Utah Technical School Saturday Dec 5 3:32 pm Vandalism at the Rancher Motel reported to Delta Police 8:37 pm Theft of tire at City Cafe reported to Delta Police Monday Dec 7 2:44 at the Paradise Inn in Fillmore reported to the Sheriff’s Department Dec 8 Tuesday 3:55 of horse walker in Meadow reported to the Sheriff’s Department Dec 10 Thursday 6:34 Office receives call of theft at the Spinning Wheel in Fillmore Dec 12 Saturday 1:59 of hit and run at Rick’s Restaurant reported to Delta Police 6:50 Police receive report of spouse abuse Tuesday Dec 15 10:32 juveniles sluffing school in Oasis investigated by the Sheriff’s Department Wednesday Dec 16 6:20 am Theft at the Mushroom Plant reported to the Sheriff’s Office 9:18 of purse in Delta reported to Delta Police Thursday Dec 17 2:55 pm Sahara Motors reports bad check to the Sheriff’s Office Christoph George receives award Private Christoph George son of Joe George of Delta was awarded The Medal by the Army Achievement Secretary of the Army The certificate read “To Private Christoph George for exceptional outstanding performance of duty while assigned to 36th Transportation Battalion 5th Training Brigade from Nov 20 1987 to 18 December 1987 Private George showed extreme competence and talent far exceeding that of his peers while serving as a student in the Hemit OperatorMaintainer Additional Skill Identifier Course He has earned the distinction of Distinguished Graduate for Class for performing far beyond the requirements of his duties as a student Private George has surthe standards for The Army passed Physical Readiness Test and The End of Course Comprehensive Test His remarkable achievements profound sense of professionalism and devotion to the mission are an inspiration to all and reflect great credit upon himself this unit and the United States Army” Private George is a 1987 graduate of Delta High School He has just received orders to go to Germany Lehman Caves Thurs L'SPS Millard County Business of the Week Dec 24 1987 - Page D Christian Ronnow former Salt Lake district attorney and 9th Circuit Court judge died instantly in an auto December 19 accident on Saturday r rollover occured on 1987 The Interstate 15 about ten miles north of St George According the Utah Highway Patrol Judge Ronnow’s car had passed a semitruck and was returning to the outside lane when it went off the right side of the highway and rolled several times Ronnow was pronounced dead at the scene at 5 pm Born November 18 1915 in Panaca Nevada to Daniel Jorgen and Dorothy Price Ronnow Judge Ronnow married Barbara Easterbrook on February 15 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Before entering private practice Judge Ronnow was district attorney in Salt Lake in the 1950s In 1978 he was elected to the 9th Circuit Court bench where he remained until his retirement in 1985 He also served two years as a judge in Cedar City’s First City Court Ronnow is survived by his wife Barbara Easterbrook Ronnow of Cedar six children-M- rs Robert City (Robyn) Kaellin of Alpine Utah John Fresno California Dane Tulsa Oklahoma Laurie Ronnow and D Williams both of Cedar City Lorin Salt Lake City 15 grandchildren three brothers one sister J Price St George Mrs Gaell (Marilyn) Logan Clark Pioche Nevada LaMar Logan He was preceded in death by a sister Elenore Funeral services were held Wednesday December 23 1987 at 12 noon in the Cedar City 16th LDS Ward Chapel Burial was in the Cedar City Cemetery In lieu of flowers people have been asked to send donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Families in Focus “I wish together” my family did more things said one teenager at a Families in Focus meeting held in Farmington Families in Focus volunteers are being instructed to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse by strengthening the family unit They will show families ways to focus on their qualities and determine which areas need help A family may find they need to spend more time together or improve on their communication abilities Each family will determine their own goals and a Families in Focus volunteer will spend 2 hours each month helping them reach those goals The Families in Focus program is offering another skills training seminar for those interested in becoming a volunteer to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in families Volunteers will also acquire knowledge concerning the family dynamics of alcohol and drug abuse Each participant will be given full support and guidance along with educational materials The training will be conducted by Robert Boswell Associate Director of The Cottage Progam Int’L and Dr Thomas Lee Specialis Department of Family and Human Development of Utah State University The volunteer skills training will be held Friday Jan 8 1988 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday Jan 9 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Lunch will be provided For more detailed information and in to reserve a place the Families in Focus skills training please call by or January 4 Cal Debra Hampton for further information Ways to tackle stress Stress can be a very good motivational tool if used properly However when stress causes a loss of creativity and energy or contributes to poor health then it is a problem The following are some ways to help decrease tension: Many experts feel exercise is the best answer Researchers studying trained athletes have found a lower level of stress hormones in their blood and a higher level of natural tranquiliz-inhormones According to Kathy Thomas Head Nurse of the Psychiatric Pavilion at Mountain View Hospital the two hormones that appear in the blood stream after exercise are endorphins and encephalens which are opiate drugs These drugs cause a natural feeling of well being which can last three to four hours Studies conducted in 1975 confirmed the fact that our bodies produce these hormones It has been suggested that exercise for 20 minutes everyday is not only physically healthy but helps produce healthy mental health as well 2 Relaxation techniqueSelf hypnosis is another effective tool that helps decrease stress tension 3 Another effective technique used by many people is yoga meditation 4 Laughter and play are both very useful in eliminating stress and feelings of depression States Kathy Thomas “Remember the last time you had a good belly laugh and the tingly feeling that followed Laughter and play have a way of putting things into perspective We have a tendency to take ourselves too seriously Laughter and play are very important” Laughter also releases neurotransmitter hormones and helps one feel good for three to four hours With all the hustle and bustle of the season and our normal hectic lives the above tips may come in handy to help feel less stressed and anxious Christmas Eve Candlelight Service The Festival of Lessons Carols and Lights will be held at the Christmas Eve Service Candlelight Thursday December 24 at 6:30 pm in the Delta Community Presbyterian Church The Christmas story will be read from the Bible and the Rev Warren T Fikejs will give a short sermon in the form of a soliloquy from the Innkeeper At the conclusion of the service the church will be illuminated only by candles held by members of the congregation as the final candle of the Advent Wreath is lighted to welcome the Christ child Pastor Fikejs and the members of the Delta Community Presbyterian Church invite the public to share in this special observance The service is for of all ages and adults Come celebrate Christmas together Mm’S MeS ’Em MeS AlEvajrf Five Flat n closed Dec 25 1987 and Jan 1 1988 Lehman Caves and the Great Basin National Park Visitor Center will be closed for Christmas and New Years Day Superintendent A1 Hendricks announced During the rest of the winter cave tours will be offered at 9 and am and 2 and 4 pm daily In addition the Visitor Center will be open from 8 am to 5 pm daily According to Hendricks the caves and Visitor Center will be the only facilities in Great Basin National Park that will be closed on those holidays Access into the rest of the park will be available every day although snow levels may block roads at higher elevations The Lower Lehman Creek Campground will be kept open for those wishing a winter camping experience A winter season visit to Great Basin National Park can be very rewarding to those prepared for possible inclement weather Snowy days contrast with cold clear brilliant sunshine Activities include skiing and wildlife viewing Superintendent Henvisit dricks recommends an to Great Basin National Park to anyone who wants to experience the uncrowded splendor of the high desert 3 Judge Christian Ronnow dies in accident Hesston '87 National Finals Rodeo Buckles Are Available Now! Now is the time to get your Hesston belt buckles — while supplies last This is the 5th buckle in the Silver Anniversary series and was designed by Cowboy Artist of America Fred Fellows Whether you're an avid collector or a loyal rodeo fan you don't want to miss your chance for this year's buckles’ They commemorate Hesstons 14th straight telecast of the National Finals Rodeo — this year from Las Vegas' Two Sizes: Standard Miniature S funds does 51000 $800 exchange rate Canadian ALLRED'S EQUIPMENT CO West Hwy 6 & 50 - Delta 1 HESSTON1 |