Show Millard Countv Chronicle Progress tor Dixie Talbot Hinckley City Council member Dan Johnson race organizer Paul Fowles Hinckley Lions Club President and Hinckley Mayor Ken Talbot August 11 1994 Page 3 L Millard Hinckley Lions donate $350 to the Pioneer Classic Beverly Evans Hinckley Lions recently presented a check for S350 to the Annual Pioneer Classic Race Committee The race is a race run in conjunction with Hinckley Pioneer Day Activities Thanks to the efforts by the Lions every participant in the race received a commemorative The race is expected to be an annual event and with assistance by organizations such as the Lions future races are ensured Government Efficiency and Fraud Hotline The Office of ihe Stale Auditor provides through its Government Efficiency and Fraud Hotline a place to report suspected violations of law or waste of public funds by state and local governmental entities as well as a place to offer constructive suggestions for improving slate and local government The Hotline has been in existence since December 1991 and has received since that time approximately 175 calls Each phone call or letter received through the Hotline is reviewed and a decision made by the Auditor’s Office as to the appropriate action In cases where criminal allegations arc not present a request is made to the state agency or local government for a written sponse to the allegation or suggestion This response is then evaluated in conr nexion with the complaint and a is made regarding disposition This disposition may be a referral to the Attorney General’s Office or local law enforcement agency a followup by the State Auditor’s Office or it may be to accept the government entity ’s explanation and forward a copy of that explanation to the complainant No government employee should fear reprisal from his or her employer for making suggestions or reporting suspected violations of law or inefficiencies Government employees arc protected by the State Whistleblower Statute from reprisals by an employer for reporting in good faith suspected illegal acts or waste of public funds The employee is further protected if he or she formally communicates the suspected violation or waste to the State Auditor A call or letter to the Hotline identifying yourself will provide the necessary communication to invoke the protection of the Whistleblower Statute The local phone number for the Government Efficiency and Fraud Hotand the after hours and line is toll free number is Speaking of exercise You’ve heard what exercise can do for your body haven't you? According to “Health Psychology" exercise can lower your blood pressure strengthen your heart build muscle strength and flexibility improve cholesterol factors and help you control weight (and that’s just a start) But exercise can also help your mind In fact a recent Stanford University research study of more than men and women found 350 that by getting aerobics exercise at least three limes a week study participants experienced a nearly 30 percent reduction in levels of stress anxiety and depression Evans to present workshop “Women can make a difference” according to Beverly Evans representative Legislature She's presenting that very topic at the Central Utah Women's Conference next month Mrs Evans received her MS Degree from Utah Stale University and presently serves as the custom fit coordinator for Uintah Basin Applied Technology center She has represented Duchesne and Wasatch counties in the Utah State Legislature for the past eight years Early in her political career Beverly found that women were not always taken seriously Her interest in her community’s welfare spurred her to continue with political pursuits despite opposition When asked to respond to a political opponent w ho referred to her as “a joke” her dignified reply was “I'm sure he's a very nice man I’m just not going to vote for him" Her genuine interest in community and refusal to wallow in gutter tactics quickly endeared her to her political constituents She now serves as chairperson of both the Education Standing and Retirement committees of the legislature Through the years Beverly has of Duchesne served as president of Commerce Chamber county’s BPW’s National Alumni Winner Beverly is the mother of two children Loric and James and is married to R a Evans rancher and educaStephen tor Tickets for the Women's Conference are on sale at the fair for $8 Tickets purchased after Sept 10 will be S10 Youth Receive Top State Awards 4-- H Six top awards including trips to Denver and a S200 savings bond were ’ers competing presented to Millard in USU’s Stale Contests Heather Nichollsreceivcd a trip to Denver for the best horse demonstration A S200 savings bond was awarded to Hans Watson for the best dairy foods demonstration The horse judging team of Stephanie Bumhurst Trampis Fleming Sandy Imlay and Heather Nicholls all received trips to Denver to compete in the horse at the Denver judging competition Roundup in January Beth Hulin received second place for horse public speaking and will be the al tematc trip winner if for any reason the first place winner is unable to attend Katherine Bunker received a special recognition award for detail in a dress she constructed for the Style Dress Review Katherine also received a blue ribbon for her dress In the talent contest Heather Comcau received two third place aw ards and blue ribbons for both piano and instrumental Ginger Christensen received a blue ribbon for piano Shelly Nixon and Maline Robison received blue ribbons in variety and a blue ribbon in vocal was awarded to DeAnn Wamick Public speaking awards went to Mindy Coals and Michelle Sianworih for ag public speaking and to Brent Smith for public speaking In the area of demonstrations blue ribbons were awarded to Amanda Monroe and Nicole Robbins fora home cc demonstration Kristina Pedersen for and food and nutrition demonstration and DeAnn Wamick for her beef ambassador demonstration The shooting sports team of Brett r Bunker Jamie Stanworth Kurt and Mike Wankier received blue ribbons as well as capturing third place in both rifle and shotgun shooting Participants in this year’s State contest included: Stephanie Bamhurst Sara Boyer Brett Bunker Katherine Bunker Ginger Christensen Angela Coats Mindy Coals Heather Comeau Trampis Fleming Cindy Cropper Mandy Hardy Beth Hulin Sandy Kanosh Amanda Imlay Kenny Monroe Nelson Heather Kristy Nicholls Shelly Nixon Kirk Owens Kristina Pedersen Joseph Pikyavit Maline Robinson Nicole Robbins Nelce Snow Brent Smith Jamcy Stanworth Michelle Stanworth Natalie Stefanoff Kurt Wankier Mike DeAnn Warner Wamick Stacey Hans Watson and Lindsay Wingct As in all supervised events this contest requires drivers and chaperones This year adults attending included: Connie Bennett Nan Bunker Teresa Glenda Harris Ann Parkinson Dave Rex Stanworth Quamberg Wankier Karolyn Wamick and Scott Williams Posters and pictures from State Contests will be featured in the bixith at the fair Slop by to sec them and for information about enrolling your child in Centennial Cookbooks have arrived Millard County Centennial Cookbooks are finally here Plan now to get your cookbooks before they arc sold out The books feature favorite recipes of Millard County cooks There are over 9(H) recipes in the book The cookbook also features over 30 pages of helpful hints and ideas The Centennial Committee will have a booth al the Millard where you County Fair August will be able to purchase a book or you may purchase a book by contacting the following people: Beth Whatcotl 743- Huntsman Karolyn Marva Jean Anderson Books w ill cost $1000 plus S60 lax If books need to be shipped there will be an additional $275 charge to cover postage and handling Also several area businesses will have the cookbooks for sale We wish to thank all of the people in Millard County for the help and support we have received in this project Money from the sale of the cookbooks w ill be 5421 Sylvia Gwen Hunter used for County Centennial projects Watch for die many fun activities and events that have been planned to help celebrate 100 years of Utah's statehood These cookbooks will make great gifts for Christmas w eddings birthdays etc We hope to see all of you at our booth at the fair Also at the fair w ill be the State Centennial Van featuring many of the Centennial projects and ideas The van will also have many of the approved centennial items that are available for sale from businesses throughout the state NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE Millard County Mosquito Abatement District is proposing to set a property tax levy which will generate $240000 in property tax revenue Millard County Mosquito Abatement District is proposing a total budget of $240000 In previous years the district has not levied property taxes (a) The proposed $240000 in proposed property tax rate revenue will come from a proposed tax rate of 000131 A home valued at $75000 in Millard County Mosquito Abatement District which based on last year's property tax rate and budget paid $0 in property taxes would pay $668 in 1994 All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on August 15 1994 at 7:00 PM at the Mosquito Abatement District Office 1015 North 1000 West Delta Utah I f |