Show Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley USPS Crash Kills Vol 84 No 5 August 4 1994 Drought forces early removal of livestock Milford Youth near Deseret By Terre Smith A one car accident took the life of a 15 Milford youth near Deseret July 31 According to Sgt Clayton Allred UHP Megan Myers 15 was killed when the car she was riding in left the road about one mile south of Deseret on Route 257 Myers and her sister Kimberly 18 were traveling north on 257 with a friend Rachael Hardy 17 also of Milford Kimberly was driving towards Milford when around 8:40 prn she rounded a curve too quickly She apparently lost control of the vehicle crossed the road then ovcrcompcnsaied The car then left the road again and rolled three and a half times taking out about 3(8) feet of fence according to the Utah Highway Patrol Kimberly and Rachael sustained juries and were transported to Delta Community Medical Center where they were treated and released Megan was pronounced dead at the scene Accordwearing to authorities Megan was not ing a seat bell The Myers brother was reluming home from Idaho and hapiened upon the accident He was with his sister at DCMC and assisted in contacting family woman dies in rollover near Fillmore AZ A 42 year old Arizona woman died July 30 when the vehicle she was riding in overturned on Interstate 15 about 28 miles south of Fillmore Jackie R Perkins was riding in the back of her 1981 Chevrolet Corsica when the driver apparently dozed off He then apparently drifted onto the shoulder of the road The vehicle struck a guard rail skidded across the norththen slid into the bound lanes of median strip and rolled Perkins was not wearing a safety belt and was ejected from the car as it rolled She sustained her injuries when the vehicle rolled over her after she had been thrown from the car The driver and other passenger were taken to Fillmore Community Medical Center where they were treated and released “The accident was a grim reminder of the importance of safely belts even when riding in the rear of the vehicle Despite the amount of damage apparent to the exterior of the vehicles we still find that the interiors have enough room Curtis to survive" says Trooper Shields Two of the many works of art on display at the Great Basin Idea Store Artists are Jan Jackson (top) and Mark Perry (bottom) Great Basin Idea Store Gallery Opens with Local Art By Terre Smith Nearly a dozen local artists works were featured at the Great Rasin Idea Store Art Gallery this week Works in several different styles were displayed This is the first of several show s according to Crystal Palmer of the store and gallery Several artists featured their works with western andor Indian subjects Other works include European scenes outdoor settings impressionistic art and military combat art Artists participating in this the first of many shows included Aaron Amyx Sheen Bradley Evelyn Confer Gwen Hunter Jan Jackson Travis Jones Ho- len McMillian Crystal Palmer Mark Perry Lorainc Stewart and Frank Thomas The artists have agreed to keep their works at the gallery until the end of the week Gallery hours arc the same as the Great Basin Idea Store's hours Entrance to the show is free Most items arc available lor sale Art Appreciation Specialist Melvin Smith is often on hand to discuss the works with those interested He will give another art appreciation class at the Great Basin Idea Store in September Cost of the class is S500 For further formation about the class or the art show call "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round Oak City" August 20 Holli Brown Hinckey Girl Tackles Rodeo Ask Holli Brown what her favorite activities arc She’ll quickly answer riding poles barrels and goats Holli loves the rodeo At 5 years old this vibrant redhead from Hinckley began running barrels at the Hinckley Rodeo She's been volved in the barrels and poles through since that tender age the Her mother Valeric Brown remembers that Holh's first time on a horse w as w hen she was very young too young to even walk Now at the experienced age of 10 Holli is still active in the local rodeo circuit Recently she placed in three events at the Richfield 1DC Young Miss Brown look first place in the 10 and under age group in the barrels for which she received a beautiful belt buckle exclaiming her achievement She also for placed second at the goat roping which she w as awarded S20 And a third earned the place finish in the poles reyoung cowgirl S15 She also has ceived another bell buckle for her over all placement She has her awards are w her proudly display ed at her home here brothers and sisters can be inspired Holli does have interests other than the rodeo She is active in her Mcrrie Miss class This past spring she placed first with friend Malone Harris in jump roping for the Hall of Fame Atari and softball arc other activities loved by the Delia North fifth grader Holli is the daughter of Donald and Valeric Brown of Hinckley and Ray and Beth Brown also of Hinckley The theme for this years Homecoming Celebration is “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ' Round Ojk City” The day w ill be full of activities and fun as well as a great opportunity to visit Highlights include dancing to the music of The Ronnie Mark Band on Friday On Saturday the party begins in earnest There are so many activities planned you’ll have to start early to fit them all in Oak City's craftsmen and artists will provide an assortment of souvenirs at the Country Crafts Booths This year there w ill also be an Oak City Bake Sale If you've never sampled the great goodies that arc made in Oak City now is your chance Another new item this year is a Quilt Auction All the ladies in Oak City have been busy making three beautiful quills If you want a piece of Oak City start saving your pennies now and plan on bidding oil the quilts Ride High at the Millard County Fair and Days of the Old West Rodeo Aug 10 -- 13 The drought of 1994 is having serious adverse effects on natural resources especially rangeland forage and will force early removal of livestock according to Forest Supervisors of all National Forests in the Stale Forest Supervisors expressed their concerns in recent discussions and conclude that no significant improvement in range conditions can be anticipated this year even if moisture is received before fall According to Toby Martinez Forest Supervisor of the Fishlakc National Forest and spokesperson for all Utah National Forest Supervisors "The lack of moisture and unusually warm dry winds early this summer resulted in little growth of forage plants on the National Forests This has left little for both livestock and wildlife Both are already showing signs of stress This simply means that livestock in some allotments will be heading home early” The Forest Supervisors have discussed their concerns about range conditions and forage availability with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) officials DWR officials arc also concerned about range conditions and availability of forage for wildlife They indicate dial recently developed statewide deer and elk management plans include contingencies for drought conditions “We will work closely with the Forest Service to monitor range conditions” said DWR Chief of Game Management John Kimball "We’re paying particular attention to riparian areas and winter range If we find evidence of overgrazing and damuge by wildlife we will act quickly" Utah Supervisors are notifying permittees early so they can make plans to provide for their livestock elsewhere The strong emphasis on stewardship of N alional Forest System lands expressed in many comments during a recent Rangeland Reform Hearing held in Richfield indicate livestock permittee willingness to cooperate in protecting the rangeland resource for future years "Droughts are something we have no control over and we arc obligated to make adjustments as necessary to protect the public land resources” Hugh Forest Dixie National Thompson Supervisor added “It’s unfortunate that reduced grazing availability will have a livestock significant impact on some owners during this difficult lime for the industry” Determination as to when individual operators w ill be affected will be made basis and on an not as a general policy Forage conditions vary within each Forest based on the amount of moisture that has been available and the livestock commitment made by individual permittees "Although our decisions will vary by allotment we don’t ant to cause additional stress on forage through use of rested pastures or deferred pastures to keep the livestock on the mountains a little longer" Martinez said “These units have been rested to maintain plant vigor and productivity for future years It is our intent to continue livestock management s stems that w ill meet this objective We know livestock permittees recognize the diminished forage production and w ill agree w ith decisions made in the best interest of the soil water and vegetation resources of the National Forest System Weather fires keep firefighters busy Numerous lightning strikes throughout the county kept firefighters busy this past weekend In just over a two day period eleven fires were reported in Millard County ten on National Forest lands According to District Forest Ranger Doug Reid most fires were limited to one or two trees These were quickly before severe damage extinguished could occur The Shingle Creek Fire burning for several weeks now in the Chalk Creek Canyon area is still burning inside the fire line area but is progressing according to expectations explained Ranger Reid The fire may still cause smoke for sometime but should not be of concern to residents The fire and its activities are closely monitored and checked frequently Even w ith the recent rain all areas are still extremely dry Prudent fire precautions arc still in effect (Back I to r) Michael Brimer Hollie Von Brimer Joey on grandpa's lap and Dakota on mommie's lap Von Brimer Tyler "Whole Visit was Wonderful" Father and Son have Joyous Reunion By Terre Smith Imagine spending most of your life believing one of your parents w as dead Imagine wondering about that parent and his side of your family Stop and think what it would be like to look into a crowd and wonder if there was some one you should know in that crowd And most important of all wonder if there was someone who was as anxious to know about you as you are aNmt them Then imagine finding out that that someone sliW existed and was as anxious to sec you as you are to see them Joseph Von Brimer of Hinckley grew up knowing very little about his father His parents seperated when he was three and he was raised by Ins mother then his mother’s family He never knew anyone else w ho w as a Von Brimer nor any one who really looked like him He was told his father may have died in Vietnam No one really knewSometimes he felt all alone About a month ago his w ife Hollie was watching a television program about an agency that helps locate persons for a fee Hollie says she had a pencil and decided to jot down the 8(8) number When she called she was told she’d be contacted in six weeks or more Dejected she forgot about until a few days later when the agency made a call "I asked them why they'd called back so soon and they said the many calls had been pul into piles happened to be the lop of one of them" explained the determined Mrs Von Brimer When they discussed the costs she knew that average people like her and her husband Joey couldn't afford them But the person on the phone gave Hollie several tips on how to search for ith the a loved one on their own And help of some very good friends the Von Bnmer's hard work or maybe luck it paid off Tile Hinckley family was made known of a Michael Brimer of Santa Fc New MvXico who fit the description they had of Joey 's father Bruner even had the same birtlulatc that they had been given by Jiicy’s maternal grandmother Hollie then sent a carefully written registered letter explaining what she and her husband were seeking and asked that if llie receiver of the letter was the person they sought and if he w as interested would lie please call them collect Meanwhile Michael Brimer was elated that the son he hadn’t heard from in 29 years was still looking for him "I called right away” was so excited Unfortunately it took three weeks to sc hcdule reunion As anyone ho has run into Joey or any mcmlier of his family has seen this look a like has been at Joey’s side If there was even a moments doubt about these men being son and father it took only one look "When he rode up on his motorcycle w ith the pony tail and the attire knew what my Joey would look like in 20 years" Hollie remembers Even more amazing is when Brimer held Hollie and Joey's youngest son Dakota Hollie explained how it was evident that the three came from the same gene pool and were given many of the same traits Rnmer say s this w hole visit has been "The minute I met the wonderful that helped reunite me daughter and my son I couldn’t help but fall in love She is a good wife and a fantastic mother I’ve been made so welcome by all who I've met The father and son have spent lime together sharing their love of the desert and its surroundings " Joey is like me close to the earth sec that my son and Kith enjoy the southwest and the same hobbies He's living in a very good One place" hobby the fatherson team arc finding they enjoy is golf According to Mkc "I'm a caddy not a golfer But I'm having a great time" Rrimer has much more he hopes to share with his oldest child He has told his two daughters about finding Joey and they hope to hold a reunion soon His daughters are attending school in Colorado and California The girl's mother Karen died in 1990 in an automobile accident Brimer keeps in close contact with his girls Both father and son have expressed great love from all who’ve met the reunited duo They also appreciate all the friends who assisted in making this lime possible So fairy talcs happen to roy ally and celebrities Not when you ask the RnmerA’on Brimer family Rut they do feel like their special as they begin perhaps late a new hfe together Community Theatre Revived “The Butler Did It” But did the butler really do it? Could it have been Miss Maple she’s the one that is known for her off weekend What about Rita and her hat Nix Then again there’s Laura Carlyle she There’s also seems pretty psychotic Havcrsham the one w uh a police record for some “unpleasantness with a Well hatchet" there’s also Charitv Haze she seems the type It also could have been the one with a horrible temper Mabel Dupre What about the guy s? Chandler Marlowe he's the brutish sort Or Louie Fan he seems quite mysterious Maybe Pharaoh Link good cop turned bad cop Rick Carly le because of jealousy Or Father White to cover something in his past But then again there's Peter Flimscy docs anyone ally know any thing about him? To solve the my xtcry come August 345 and 8 to the Delta High School Auditorium at 700 p m S2 a person or $5 a family The cast is very excited to have started another community theatre this year They would like to express their thanks to the cultural council for funding this project Wc hope to sec you all there opening night |