Show Millard County Chronicle Progress Fairest of the fair This picture shows the winner of the recent Millard County Fair’s ‘Fairest of the Fair" trophy Ruth Ann Bradfield of Leamington is standing by the portrait she did of her husband's grandfather Archie resident of Fillmore Ruth drew the picture Robison who was a from a slide that was taken about twenty-fivyears ago Besides fair this the at winning county portrait took fourth place in the professional artists division at the Utah State Fair Bombeck to speak at women’s conference Signs of the times go up in Lynndyl For the first time in its history Lynndyl is getting street signs The signs are being installed by the 13 or so Lynndyl volunteer fire department members and their wives who meet each Thursday afternoon at the firehouse Posts were set at town intersections Thursday Sept 20 There are about 60 signs to be installed on the posts Cornel and Utah Power and Light Co are paying for the signs "They're helping all the smaller communities get their street signs" Connie Best said All houses in Lynndyl and other small communities and rural residences in the county will also have house numbers compliments of the companies “It’s been exciting" Contcl Area Manager Allen Wardle said "A lot of the towns have taken us up on our offer Kanosh and Hinckley Leamington Fillmore and Delta city is even involved in it" The effort is part of the 91 emergency call program “It’s so when the emergency vehicles come out" Best said “they know exactly where to go" The service will also benefit the two companies when they make service calls “It's helpful where we can dispatch our people faster for trouble pairs installations and things like that” Wardle said It will help the Post Office too Humorist Erma Bombeck will highlight Sen Orrin Hatch’s Nov 6 women's conference at the Salt Lake City Salt Palace “Erma Bombeck will bring a new dimension and a lot of fun to this year's conference" Hatch said “I believe most women in Utah will relate to her experiences as she’s been a real survivor of and an outhousework motherhood standing career” Bombeck will tell how the everyday events in life have evolved into best selling books proof of which is that fact that all nine of her books have been on the top 0 best selling lists She will also talk on her latest book "I Want to Grow Hair I Want to Grow Up I Want to Go to Boise" which is a serious narrative on children who have had cancer and beaten the odds Hatch said this year’s conference will also include discussions on nutrition legal rights surviving abuse mental health bringing up children and writing for fun and profit sound great" “The workshops Bombeck told Hatch “I am intrigued by the theme: "Discovering the Diversity and Unity of Women There ought to be enough material in this one day’s conference for me to write another book!” Known for her “one liners" Bombeck is quoted as saying that a working mother is a woman “racing around the kitchen in a pair of bedroom a chop slippers trying to under each armpit’’ “Housework if Madeleine S Wilson and William V Wilson arrive at the Hotel Sheraton Walker Hill in Seoul to attend the September 3 Reunion in Korea dinner Many family members of US Forces Korea service members and civilian employees participated in the Reunion in Korea Program The program sponsored by the Korea National Tourism Corporation offers families a chance to visit South Korea for a family reunion (Photo by Spec Stephen Hammer) Reunion in Korea held It was a happy occasion for a Delta Utah family who was reunited here September 3 through the Reunion in Korea program sponsored by the Korea National Tourism Corporation (KNTC) Mr William V Wilson and Mrs S Wilson joined their Madeleine daughter 2nd Lt Margaret R Wilson visit in Korea 2nd for a is a Platoon Leader assigned to the 802nd Engineer Battalion stationed at Camp Humphreys Many families who participated in Use Reunion in Korea program attended a welcome dinner at one of Seoul’s largest hotels on their first night They were briefed by senior United Slates Forces Korea (USFK) officials on America's security commitment to the ROK and the threat facing peace and security in the area The US Army has about 30000 soldiers in the Republic of Korea helping to protect the peace in this strategically vital area of the world More than 90 percent of them are serving tours of duty away from their families Reunion in Korea was established in 198 in recognition of the centennial of diplomatic relations between the US and die ROK The program recognizes the Republic’s appreciation of American contributions to providing security on the Korean peninsula It also allows funily members of USFK and Department of Defense civilian personnel to visit Korea at special group rates Although tour costs vary according to departure and return points the air unique package included and all fare hotel accommodations meals and tours affordably priced for the service members' families USFK representatives accompanied the Reunion group throughout the program which included tours of the United National Command Joint Security Area at Panmunjom on Korea’s the ancient Zone Demilitarized Changduk Palace in Seoul Bulkuksa Temple and the National Museum in Kyonju the ancient capital of Korea's Shilla Dynasty Tour members also had the opportunity to visit the Korean Folk Village in Suwon Like a living museum the Folk Village includes reproductions of traditional Korean houses complete with villagers actually practicing the ancient crafts and demonstrating the old way i of life In contrast the group was given a tour of the massive Hyundai shipyard in Ulsan where modem craftsmen work in heavy industry Throughout the visit participants stayed at fust class hotels and were given the opportunity to dine on traditional Korean foods and be entertained by top Korean musicians and dancers FmHA i you do it right can kill you” and “Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving" Bom in Dayton Ohio Bombeck now resides with her husband Bill in Phoenix Arizona and her column is syndicated in over 800 newspapers She holds 15 honorary doctorates and since 1979 has been included in the World Almanac’s “25 Most Influential American Women" Her hobby is dust we need to take advantage now of the training available or make the modifications to our equipment which can protect our lives from danger in the future" Farming and ranching continues to be the most dangerous occupation in America with an accident rate of 42 per 100000 workers compared to a composite rate of nine per 100000 for all other industries The National Safety Council estimates that 1300 deaths and over 120000 disabling injuries occurred on the farm or ranch this past year many of them preventable had proper procedures and practices been followed Ashby said Farm Bureau has been heavily involved in training local Emergency Medical Technicians throughout the state during the past year training which will benefit agricultural producers in the years to come He also noted that UFB Vice Safety Jerry Ferguson is working with FFA and groups throughout the state in implementing the Farm FIST (Fanners Initiated Safety Training) nogram in an effort to train farmers and ranchers in proper safety procedures “We urge all of Utah's farmers ranchers and rural people to rededicate themselves to an improved safety record in the state especially where farms and ranches are concerned" Ashby said “Get the training that's available then commit yourself to making the changes in your operating procedures and practices which will ensure the protection of your life" he concluded For more information about the state's farm safety program which is administered by the Utah Farm Bureau Ashby advised farmers and ranchers to contact Ferguson at provides loan funds Lee Hawkes State Director for the Farmers Home Administration nounced today that the agency is continuing efforts to inform potential farm loan applicants of the availability of loan funds which have been targeted specifically for members of "Socially Disadvantaged" groups Funds made available under this program will enable qualifying applicants to become ownersoperators farms In addition to loan of funds FmH can also make Government inventory farmland available for purchase by members of these groups The following ethnic (minority) groups make up the Socially Disadvantaged groups: - Black not of Hispanic rr 1990 Pan 3 Mental Health hires two Georgia Hare and Margaret Pruitt have joined the staff of the Central Utah Mental HealthAlcohol and Drug Center Hare was hired to replace Gene Zwaryck while Pruitt replaced Mitzi Allen Zwaryck left in late July Allen left the agency in August Pruitt was born in Bend Oregon and grew up in Payette Idaho She lived in Pay son for 0 years and moved to Leamington with IPP about five years ago Her husband is John Pruitt She has seven children Pruitt is the alcohol and drug prevention and education specialist Her responsibilities mainly involve the seven schools in the Millard School District where she conducts programs “I help the teachers with some selfesteem presentations"shesaid“orpeer group pressure presentations Anything like that to help reinforce the kids attitudes about themselves" She also gives drug and alcohol presentations at the health fairs and other community programs “Anything like that to help the schools" Pruitt had worked for the last few years at Delta North Elementary in a reading and math supplemental program A friend told her about the mental health job She applied “I thought it sounded interesting" she said “and it gives me a little more time to be at home with my children" Pruitt is a graduate of Brigham Young University Georgia Hare is from Fillmore She is married to Ron Hare They have one child who is a student at the University of Utah She does “intake and assessment” and counselling “A lot of my work is people who are referred from the judges" she said Her interest in the counselling field is personal Hare said “When I went back to school I went for my own personal growth I really enjoyed the work” She is a Licensed Practical Nurse Hare was hired d irectly after completing her internship at a Salt Lake City hospi tal Hare is a graduate of the University of Utah The mental health center is a division of the Six County Association of Governments It operates on county stale and federal funds The Fillmore office is open Monday and Friday 830 a m to 5 pm The Delta office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a m to 5 p m Hunters advised on 0HV use Safety on the farm urged With preventable incidents continuing to make up the bulk of farm accidents reported the leader of the state's largest general farm organization has urged Utah’s farmers and ranchers to commit themselves to more safety agricultural operations in the future Utah Farm Bureau Federation President Ken Ashby Delta says too many U tah fanners and ranchers are injured or killed in farm accidents each year He said in many cases resistance to change and stubbornness were main players in the accidents reported “Farm Bureau and the other farm Utah State University organizations Extension and the Utah Department of Occupational Safety and Health have been preaching the gospel of farm safety with renewed emphasis in recent years but it seems our accident rates continue to remain too high" Ashby said “This makes me wonder if it’s not just plain stubbornness a refusal to change our ways which is leading to so many of the accidents that continue to happen" Ashby said Ashby said eight Utah agricultural producers died in farming related accidents this past year while many more were injured In most cases he said accidents could have been prevented had those involved simply followed the safety rules which have been stressed again and again in recent years “For some reason farmers are an stubborn independent group of people" Ashby said "We know change can be beneficial especially when our very lives are on the line but we fight it tooth and naiL “I guess so many of us have done a particular farm job a certain way for so long that we just can’t seem to get it through our heads it could hurt or k ill us eventually" he continued “That’s why September origin - American Indian or Alaskan Native - Hispanic - Asian or Pacific Islander The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 directs Farmers Home Administration to set aside loan funds for Socially Disadvantaged applicants The agency is anxious to utilize these resources in helping applicants who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias FmHA will also provide technical assistance to borrowers to assure that sound are implemented farming practices which will enhance their chances far Information success the regarding "Socially Disadvantaged" (SDA) program can be obtained by contacting the local FmHA County Office Hunting season is fast approaching Utah State Parks officials are advising hunters to know their responsibilities before they set out with vehicles (OHVs) Here are some safety reminders: - Get a travel map from the US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management and get regulations from Slate Park offices Learn the rules and follow them - All OHVs must be registered before transporting and riding and should be in good working condition - hel- mets must be worn by OHV operators and passengers under 18 years of age Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs boots gloves and shatter resistant eye protection Obey gate closures and regulatory signs Be prepared for emergencies before you go Cany a small tool kit and parts a first aid and survival kit and a tow rope Get permission to travel across private land Respect landowner rights Also remember that no one under eight years old may operate an OHV on public roads trails or lands In order for operators eight to 5 years old to operate an OHV on public land they must possess an OHV education certificate sued by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Drivers 16 years old and older must possess a valid driver's cense or an OHV education certificate The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation provides an OHV education course called “Know before you go" and an informative pamphlet called "Highlights from Utah vehicles laws and rules" The pamphlet contains laws procedures safety tips and a map showing land managing agencies and addresses and phone numbers to those agencies To use the map determine who manages the land where you want to ride and then contact the appropriate agency for a copy of their OHV travel plan or map The travel plan will show which areas are open to OHV use Information for residents of Millard and other central Utah counties can be received by calling the Southwest Region office at THE BIG ISSUE other technical issue means more to Millard County in this year’s County Commission elections than IPP taxation IPA first paid taxes to Millard County in 988 In both 1 988 and 1 989 IPA protested approximately 52 of the Millard County tax levy and 44 of the taxes collected by Millard County for Millard School District and others The protested amounts totalled $101 million in 1988 and $111 million in 1989 Since IPP presently represents 87 of Millard County’s tax base these protests hurt “Business as usual" for IPA will mean tax protests Millard County will never have a “normal" year as far as IPA taxes are concerned For instance the Utah Supreme Court's AMAX decision with a possible 20 reduction in IPA's taxable value just sent the biggest shock wave in years through the Utah taxation system Warren H Peterson is the only Commission candidate with adequate experience and background on IPP tax issues He along with Michael Styler were the only elected officials on Millard IPA tax team for the past four years He has County's worked on IPA issues for Miilard County and other local governments since 1979 He knows the players His opponent has only two years Commission experience with little time on the frontlines of IPA issues IPP is an electric and economic powerhouse IPP and the entities that operate it mean more to Millard County than taxes only Its owners and operators could be important partners in Millard County’s future Millard County needs Warren's knowledge education expenence and abilities Please carefully consider who you are hiring when you vote for County Commissioner No HIRE THE BEST Warren H Peterson for Millard County Commissioner Paid for by the Warren H B Peterson Campaign Committee Warren T Fikejs Chairman 4 t |