Show am A mm Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley ST PATRICK'S 1)7IY $fARCH17 Delta $1800 Utah In out ot county-- months $1000 (In Advance) Senior Citizens (65 and older) $1500 Copy 50$ Hinckley sisters remember StPatrick’s Day observances in Ireland by Dawn Carder As Dublin Ireland celebrates its 1000 year birthday now more than ever Caroline Palmer and Yvonne Spencer of Hinckley want to “be home for St Patrick’s Day” Birthday celebrations will continue throughout the year but March 17 promises to be the most joyous of all the days as the Irish honor their patron saint Born in Britain Patrick was taken to Ireland as a slave in the early 400s After six years in slavery he escaped and went to France where he studied for the priesthood It was in 432 that the young priest returned to Ireland as a missionary taking Christianity to the country Patrick was ministering to the Celts who had previously been sun worshipers Therefore Caroline Palmer plained he incorporated the image of the sun with the Christian cross The new symbol still used in Ireland is known as the Celtic cross The people of Ireland accepted the new religion and later regarded Patrick as their patron or guardian saint He was also responsible for introducing the Roman alphabet and Latin literature to Ireland He died on March 17 around the year 461 Various legends of St Patrick’s deeds have been handed down from generation to generation Perhaps the best known feat attributed to the patron saint was ridding Ireland of snakes Another story relates Patrick’s use of the popular shamrock-thr- ee Ieaves-- to illustrate and explain the Trinity as he taught Christianity There is excitement in their voices and on their faces as Yvonne and Caroline recall St Patrick’s Day festivities in their native land The day is a national holiday and a holy day for Catholics Yvonne remembers getting up on the “first holiday of the year” and getting the new clothes their mother had bought for the children Then everyone got dressed in their finery (Caroline says they wore green kilts when they were kids) children pinned on the special St Patrick’s Day badges girls had green ribbons in their hair and the adults wore shamrocks The men put the shamrocks in their hats the women wore them on their lapels When all were ready it was off to church for mass Yvonne Spencer “Right after mass” said Caroline “we walked to the parade on O’Connell Street which is in the heart of Dublin” Yvonne commented that the walk was about 3 12 miles in distance They hurried to get to the center of the city where they would climb up on statues in order to have a good view of the parade There were floats bands clans displaying their own designs on their outfits and many American groups The parade was only the beginning of the fun When it broke up the people moved on to games such as a type of hockey for the girls and soccer for the boys Irish music filled the air especially the famous ballads there were dance competitions drinking and celebrating throughout the night The Irish eat four meals a dinner tea and supper “We always had corn beef and cabbage and trifle on St Patrick’s Day” Caroline remembered She then explained how trifle is made and displayed the one on which she was working Both Yvonne and Caroline commented that pinching people who fail to wear green on St Patrick’s Day is strictly an American tradition And “there is no green beer in Ireland!” As the two women talked their love of and loyalty to their native land was Both remain Irish very apparent citizens as do Caroline’s two older children Would they go back to live? “Yes” Caroline answered quickly “Oh I like it here but I miss my family and the closeness of the Irish people There were always people around I went to the shops everyday I was never lonely And I was never afraid Here I’m afraid” She continued “In Ireland there are no homeless and medicine socialized for provides medical needs” Yvonne’s answer was different "I love going back for visits but I love it here I wouldn’t go back to Ireland to live I’m basically a quiet person-owho enjoys the country Caroline likes the city” fourteen Caroline’s son Neill intends to remain an Irish citizen He said that he would like to spend a couple of years in Ireland but if he does so he wjll return to the states Both he and his mother commented that there are more opportunities for youth especially regarding education in the United States The Irish people though says Neill “are friendlier” The Irish flag will be displayed in t front of their homes green will be worn but neither Caroline nor Yvonne plan any special St Patrick’s Day celebration in Hinckley “It wouldn’t be the same” they say There hearts will be in and minds understandably Ireland Note: Caroline came to the US in January 1978 to marry Mike Palmer of Hinckley The two met in Ireland when Mike was serving an LDS mission Yvonne came to Hinckley for Caroline's wedding traveled through Utah and Idaho for four months then went home to Ireland She returned to the states in May 1979 with Rachel Lovell and lived in a trailer in back of Caroline’s house Later she met and also of Brent Spencer married Hinckley r Jay T Richman Last week at the Southern Utah State College in Cedar City Mr Jay T Richman was honored for outstanding Richman has prepared himself well for As a service in southern Utah counselor at Millard High School and as its principal for the past 12 years he has sparked the enthusiasm of thousands of the future leaders of this state and nation He has championed academics as evidenced by the chartering of his school with the National Honor Society and by the institution there of such programs as the Sterling Scholar and the Academic Decathlon He has also stressed activities and athletics and has been a leader in statewide support for these areas as well Mr Richman’s community efforts too have gone far beyond the walls of the educational system as he has served on numerous public bodies including the Juvenile Court Advisory Committee for the State of Utah and has been a leader in his church Jay T Richman has served the people of southern Utah unselfishly for the purpose of insuring our future He is truly deserving of our highest gratitude and respect Water supply outlook for Utah 1988 As of March Southern Utah: The water supply outlook for southern Utah is for near to slightly above average runoff Forecasts for most drainages declined 10 to 25 percent and range from 100 to 120 percent of average except for a few local streamflow forecasts in the Man-t- i area of the Lower Sev ler River w hich are near 60 percent West Millard Cultural Council presents in February ranged Precipitation from 13 percent at Salma to 53 percent at Circles die Most stations received 20 to 40 percent of average February is the first month this water year that southern Utah did not receive substantially more precipitation than the northern portion of the state Seasonal October precipitation is above average through February county $1800 out of xl? Q USPS County 0 78 No Vol 37 March 17 1988 Issues concerning a hazardous waste incinerator discussed by Dawn Carder Approximately sixty West Millard County residents were lunch guests of Rollins Environmental Services on Thursday March 10 at Rick’s Family Restaurant in Delta Those in attendance included Delta City Mayor Ruth Hansen Millard County Commissioners Warren County Attorney Peterson Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Topham Millard County Sheriff Ed Phillips Representative Joe school board members Moody members of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce Delta City Councilmen representatives of smaller West Millard and members of the municipalities media Fred Finlinson Attorney legal counsel for Rollins served as chairman welcoming the assembled group and explaining that the purpose of the meeting was to explain Rollins’ plans and operations to discuss the benefits and the risks of a hazardous waste cinerator and to answer questions Seven other men primarily attorneys and engineers Rollins representing were present to assist in the presentation and the explanations George Barton a Rollins’ engineer who specializes in the technique of disposing of hazardous waste materials narrated a slide presentation of the company’s He operations pointed out that Rollins Environmental Services currently has between 40 and 50 percent of all hazardous waste business in the United States The presentation portrayed in detail how Rollins treats and disposes of hazardous waste at three Township New Jersey Baton Rouge Louisiana and Houston Texas Barton stressed Rollins’ serious commitment to safety and health in its operations A question and answer period followed the presentation Darrell Trend Chief Operations Administrator for Rollins said "We (Rollins) believe it is important to have joint understanding of the operations” the question “What Addressing would the benefits of a hazardous waste incinerator be to operation Millard County?” Mr Barton listed: George Barton 1) employment of 150 people of diverse between 80 and skills generating payroll of between $5 and $6 million 2) property taxes to the County estimated at 14 million dollars 3) $30 plus million capital cost 4) goal to hire 95 percent of employees locally Some in depth probing regarding the meaning of “local” employees then took place It was explained that Rollins will go for the “best qualified” individuals these people Hopefully will either be from Millard County or will relocate here Skilled people will be trained in the site by Rollins At this time no site has been chosen in this area for a hazardouse waste cinerator and landfill Rollins is however focusing attention on three sites in Millard County Concern about adverse affects on local water was Rollins’ representatives expressed plained that a preliminary drilling in Lynndyl resulted in determining that the first layer is soil then granular sand and then clay There are approximately 100 feet between the surface and the first aquifer Since things take plae very slowly a conthe explanation underground tinued Rollins would have time to correct the problem Inez Moody expressed concern for protection in the future This stated concern was countered by Rollins’ representatives saying that the intention is to design the system in such a way that there will be no problem “If a problem exists we will build a detection system” Several times during the discussion period Rollins’ representatives stated the importance of public question and answer sessions such as the one in progress at the time designed to address both the risks and benefits of having a hazardous and waste incinerator landfill in Millard County However when pinpointed on what risks exist answers seemed somewhat evasive It was explained that the “state of the art” is improving daily and the rate of risk is insignificant The question mains “What ARE the risks” Other issues addressed were amounts of water needed and monitoring of the operations There will be 250 acre feet of water needed per year for the operation Monitoring requirements are set by the state One guest asked “What are the safeguards over highway containers?” A special set of regulations and of quirements govern transportation hazardous waste on the highways Drivers must have full knowledge of what they are carrying the vessels are inspected more frequently and there are both emergency response teams and equipment ever ready to respond to difficulties The farther away an accident it was explained the may happen Rollins does greater the problem assume responsibility all over the country and programs would be instituted to train local people such as firemen and policemen Two to five highway vehicles and one to three rail cars carrying waste are expected to arrive at the site daily “Here (Millard County) we would like to pursue rail” said one Rollins' specialist In conclusion the Rollins people stated that no site has been selected in Millard County nor has to date an apbeen made plication Investigations are continuing Local farmers may have new MHS Principal honored service to his community Mr Richman was one of thirteen prominent men from southern Utah who received recognition by Governor Bangerter The following is part of what was read about Millard High School’s principal: Jay T Richman has devoted his life to the teaching and preparation of the future leaders of our world and in so doing has embodied what Buddha has taught: “A man should first direct himself in the way he should go Onl then should he instruct others” For thirty years Jay Richman has taught and led by example and has never failed to see the absolute value of a holistic educational experience for our youth Through his inspired leadership students have reaped the benefits of training that has emphasized the growth of the total dividual through academics activities and athletics Through his early training in Cache his valuable experience in County Mr Weber County and in California in 12) over most of southern Utah The upper Sevier River has close to 120 per cent and the Virgin drainage 140 percent In extreme southeastern Utah seasonal precipitation is near 150 percent The lowest percentages were recorded on the lower Sevier River m the Nlanti area which are near 80 percent of average Snow surveys conducted near March alternative crop by Dawn Carder Millard County farmers have been experiencing tough times in recent months but hope may be looming New alternative crops may provide the much needed boosts to both morale and the economy According to Larry Campbell USU Extension Agent for Millard County there is a market for malting barley While looking out for the welfare of local farmers Mr Campbell has been doing his homework To date he has made contact with two companies that buy malting barley Great Western Malting Company has plants in both Pocatello Idaho and in California Randy Neiwirth area field man for the company states that Great Western deals with contracts Neiwirth also said that he will be willing to come to Millard County at his own expense to meet informally with farmers and anyone else interested Such a meeting would transpire in either November or December The following statistics of Great W estern Malting Company were given to Larry Campbell by Mr Neiwirth The statistics pertain to malting barley exceptional good price was $4 54 per hundred weight cash market at harvest was $700 price was $5 09 cash price was $430 price is $481 projected price is $450 The market price on feed barley is $350 The second company contacted by Larry Campbell was Rahr Malting Company of Shokopee Minnesota This particular business is planning to build another plant in Ogden Utah Roger Fritz is Rahr’s field man and buyer According to Mr Fritz Rahr Co deals strictly on the free market He reports that even in the worst years the 1st indicate that snow packs have been depleted significantly since last month Many basins that had 100 to 110 percent of average last month have only 70 to 80 percent of average this month Some average basin percentages clude: Upper Sevier - 76 percent Lower Sevier - 75 percent Beaver 95 percent and the Virgin 69 percent Snow packs in these basins are now about the same as those of last year at this time February runotf in southern Utah was above average: the Sevier River at Hatch - 127 percent the Sevier at 146 percent the East Fork Cirdeville of the Sevier at Kingston - 130 percent Beaver River at Beaver - 122 percent In the lower Sevier River basin February runoff was near average with the Sevier at Gunnison at 100 percent BYU’s PANORAMIC STEEL market price is 10 to 15 cents above the feed market This year the projected price is $400 There are varietal differences between feed and malting barley “They are raised for different purposes" said County Agent Campbell “Malting barley yields less but it has greater energy and greater market premium” Oasis Feed Company is planning to raise a test plot of malting barley in order to assess yield potential (It appears the malting grain will yield 88 to 90 percent of the feed grain yield) The test will include four varieties: two and Rusel two and Harrington Samples will be sent to both Great Western and Rahr Malting comLarry Campbell reports that panies both companies are willing to talk with local farmers Malting barley may indeed prove to be a marketable alternative crop for Millard County farmers Seasonal runoff continues to be above average in southern Utah 10 to 130 percent Reservoir storage in the Sevier basin is above average with the combined contents of Piute Otter Creek and Sevier Bridge reservoirs at 145 percent of normal and 88 percent of capacity This is about 12 percent less than 1st year this time Thursday March 17 7:30 pm Delta High School Auditorium |