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Show The Beaver Press -March 5* 2009 - Page 2 : f ; ; l ^ A ) ) ; — " - • • : * • ; - • ; " • ' • - \ \ ^ » • - - V " Y ^ ' ^ ; ^ ; ^ '.V ' .•'• USPS 047 - • _ _. ; Published every Thursday in : - r-i, l • Beaver, Utah by The Beaver, Press t , , M , , . , . . >l Second Class Postage Paid Beavdi1 U^ri'84713; ;' Martdw LDraper V Sue Draper ; Vv, V /':;•":• ': :V,>v, , ;/vv'. >V> PublisrierVEdltor Bus.Mgr. ' SUBSCRIPTION RATES »n Beaver County , , . . . ; . . , . . .$17.00 Beaver County Senior Citizens $15.00 Outside Beaver County . . . , . . , , ,..$20.00 Kim • ••' bees in the future; • Where can \ get current Infor, mation, about Africanized honey bees in Utah? See an updated fact sheet from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (www.utahpests.usu.edu/htm/fa ctsheets) or visit the Utah ' Department of Agriculture and Z. Food Web .site ' at http://ag.utah.gov. • Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver, Utah 84713 : » , brjress@xmission.com Phone: (435)438-2891 Fax: (43^)438-8804 .... .40 East Center Street, Beaver, UT84713 nated when male Africanized honey bees mate with European honey bee virgin queens, eventually producliig hybrid offspring. A genetic test must be used to confirm Africanized honey bees, but the following may provide clues of a tainted colony. Adults tend to swarm more frequently and are more apt to completely abandon the hive if disturbed. Colonies are more likely to nest underground, and migrate for food as seasons change. Colonies cannot survive long periods of forage. deprivation so are restricted from areas with harsh winters. The queen dedicates more colony members to "guarc!" the nest and deploys greater numMichele .Bingham and the bers to defend the nest When late Norman Barry Bingham are threatened. For example, a pleased to announce the mar- European honey bee colony riage of their daughter, Kiera may send 10 soldiers in defense Michele, to Matthew Sheidon while Africanized honey bees Brown on Friday, March 6, may send more than 1,000 sol2009, in the St. George LDS diers. Temple. Kiera was born and • How long have we been lookraised in Huntsville, Utah. After ing for Africanized honeybees graduation from Weber High in Utah? The Utah Department School in 2003, she attended of Agriculture and Food has Utah State University. In 2005 been surveying for Africanized she interned at a children's hos- honey bees since the 1970s. pital in Romania. In 2007 she The main area of focus has was called to serve in the been in southern Utah because Washington D.C. North LDS of established populations in Mission and has recently northern Arizona and Nevada. returned home. She is currently • How many kinds of bees do attending Utah State University we have in Utah? Experts estiand well graduate in December mate we have 1,000 species. with a bachelor's degree in There are more than 20,000 Psychology:-™ - " : : " ~""™:::- species of bees InJbe insept '•IWSttHeV "wa3' K m " and family Apidae throughout the raised in Beaver, Utah. He is the world. son of James and Shelley • Why do bees and wasps Brown. Matthew graduated from sometimes attack? Whether la Beaver High School in 2002. He solitary bumble bee or a yellowthen attended Utah State jacket, bees and wasps will University. !n 2003 he was attempt to defend the nest. called to serve in the Taiwan Some bees and wasps are Taichung LDS Mission. Upon threatened without much provo- returning home.he returned to cation while others are very tolUtah State University where he erant. Their defensive behavior "graduated with a Business may also vary depending on Marketing degree in May 2008. time of year and time of day. For Matthew is currently building a . example, bees and was^s forfinancial services business. age for food during the day and A reception will be held in are constantly moving away their honor in the* Beaver 1st from the nest. Being too close to Ward building, 15 North 100 a neat during the day may be West, on Friday, March 6, 2009, threatening 'to the colony and from. 7:00-9:00 pm. If you did may cause defensive behavior. not receive an invitation, please • What happens if I find honey , consider it an oversight and join bees or wasps in my yard? us for an evening of celebration Most bees and wasps are not on Friday night. aggressive unless they are disturbed. Honey bees are beneficial pollinators and most social wasps are predatory on other *&%£ii insects. If you want to remove Frequently asked questions them from yoUr yard, contact a pest control professional. For about Africanized Honey recommendations, contact the Bees Utah Department of Agriculture By Erin Hodgson, Utah State '• University Extension and Food at 801-538-7123. • What should I do if bees Entomologist Africanized honey bees, attack me? Leave the area immediately and seek shelter in Sometimes called "killer bees," a secure vehicle or building. If were delected in Utah for the vfirst time in January of 2009. you are in an area that you can,;The bee colonies confirmed to not escape, cover your head :have Africanized honey bees and run from the bees. Keep Jwere destroyed to prevent moving until they stop stinging, rspread to other European honey which may be as far as a quar:bee colonies in Utah. Compared ter mile (four football fields). Do fto domesticated honey bees in not hide under porches or other ;the United States, these bees exposed areas. Do not try to Hare more aggressive and will escape from the swarm by "defend the nest in greater num- jumping into a swimming pool ^bers, but their sting is no more since bees wilt hover above the •painful or more venomous than water longer than you can hold other honey bees, and very few your breath. people are actually attacked by • What is the state of Utah ihem. Below are frequently doing to protect and promote .asked questions. honey bees in Utah? Honey > How is a regular honey bee bees are responsible for polli•' ^different from. an Africanized nating many fruits, vegetables Jioney bee? Africanized honey and ornamental plants in Utah, 'pees are a different subspecies in ^ddttionj^e honey industry In jpnd have an aggressive defenUtah producee dyer $1 million sive behavior., European and annually. /7"^fi53i f3-5fy^fV: tfcc>F*B|**nr»^r^"t ".. [Africanized honey bees appear jthe same and are able to intering w t t h * > m l ?' O i ^ H ^ ' ^ k t o p e r s '"^jbreed successfully. New honey Assoclati6rf td^inteln'i honey ' ' m i " ••••'»•"' Sbe.e colonies become contaml- Brown/Bingham • Minutes Of The Beaver City Council The Beaver City Council met af 4:00 p.m. in a regular session at the Beaver City; Hall on February 10, 2009, The following members of the Council were present: Mayor Leonard Foster, Council Members, Karl Draper, Connie Fails, Gordon Roberts, Craig Wright & Chris Smith. Also, present were City Manager, Brent Blackner, & City Recorder, Anona Yardley. The Opening Ceremony of a thought, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by Council Member Fails. \ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED: Minuted of the previous regular council meeting of January 27; 2009 were read by the Recorder. Council Member Roberts moved and Council Member Fails seconded the minutes be approved with name spelling corrections, airport leases are not finished, and typing and grammar corrections. All voted in favor of the motion. BILLS APPROVAL: Bills were presented and reviewed by the City Council. Council Member Draper moved and Council Member Wright seconded, the bills be approved for jpiayment. Ail voted in favor. RACING HORSEMAN - RACE PARK MAINTENANCE: Bob arid Ranae Davidson, Mike Riley, Mike Robinson, Steve Kihross, Bryce Gale, and Dave Rpbinson met with the Council. Dave Robinson explained that the Beaver Lion's Club wilt no longer run the'race meets. The Lion's Club lease wilt be voided with Beaver City. Mike Riley explained that Beaver has* a 70 year tradition of racing and they do not want the tradition tp die. There Is a possibility of having races scheduled about every three weeks during the summer if some modifications can be made to the race track. They expressed a need for the horse racing industry to be financially supported by all the entities in our county. Beaver's track is a good place for horses to start their racing career. Bob Davidson representing the Golf men's association voiced 'his concerns about extending the straight stretch In the track. The starting gate was discussed. Steve Kinross suggested the Council go look at the golf course and race track; Mike Riley said he could take a picture and impose the extension to the race track It was the consensus of the group. that -all involved need to work together to try and make this facility better and meet the needs of all the citizens involved. Consent was given for the. horsemen to continue with the race meets. They asked if the City would assume the utility payments until an association can be formed and a tease signed. The Council would like to have a work meeting February 24, 2009 With golfers, and horse men to work out the specifics of the dates and a lease agreement. , PUBLIC HEARING - CIB CULINARY WATER IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION: Council Member Draper moved and Council Member Roberts seconded to move into a public hearing at 5:05 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comment about the proposed CIB Culinary Water Improvement Application. All voted In favor. There being no public cojnments, Council Member Smith moved and Council Member Draper seconded that thepjutylc hearing be clewed. All! vpi&Mn hearing 5:10 p.m. The Council cles on the streets.' ; \ v f c v / . , \ Building of a black or pink decided to move forward *wlth rock fence around the cemetery the study. ADMINISTRATOR AND COM- was discussed. MITTEE REPORTS: Council Mflmfrftr Wright; City Manager Brent Blackner: Council Member Wright disSwimming Pool tentative open- cussed with Manager Blackner ing date is March 1, 2009. The the golf course concession contractor who will be doing the agreement and other City's conscreen work will be here on Feb. cession agreements. The City 23 to Feb. 28th. The draining of Attorney will look at the present the p66l is set for Sunday, Feb. agreement. They would also 22, 2009. Federal mandates (ike to see a revenue comparirequire the screens be changed ' son of last years to the previous beforethe pool can be opened. years. The •'' Council authorized Mayor Foster: The City County Manager Blackner to write an Transportation Meeting will be article for the paper letting peo- held on April 15,2009, from 9-11 ple know abbot the opening and a.m. in the Beaver County Administration Building. construction. • There has been a change Semi-truck parking on the side' of City roads was dis- on the , Hospital Board. cussed. The shoulders of the LaRayne Brown was replaced roads' are being broken. The by Mitch Mailing after 18 years City will follow the five-year plan of service. The Council extends to chip and repair road within, their gratitude for LaRayne's many years of service. the City. ' ... A Thank you from Jubal Wendy Black and Burgundy Blomqyist met with Manager White's family was read for Blackner to discuss the upcom- Beaver City's employees donaing ball season and conces- tion to their family. An Arbor Day sions. There were some out- grant announcement was read standing bills from last year's for providing trees In the City. Council Member Wright concessions stand. Manager moved to go in to closed sesBlackner, suggested a meeting with high school principal and sion at 8:17 p.m. Council coaches to discuss specifics for Member Draper seconded. the coming sports seasons. Council . Members Draper, Beaver Qounty School District is Smith, Roberts, Falls and Wright waiting for the facility, lease voted in favor by voice vote. agreement to be signed. The None opposed. The Beaver City attorney will be at the next City Council moved into execuCouncil meeting to advise on tive session at 8:17 p m . In order to discuss the character, this matter. l ,^ ; . Manager Blackner read the professional competence, or physical or mental health of an City Snow Removal Resolution individual or Individuals. Council adopted in 2005. This resoluMember. Roberts moved and tion sets the priority levels for Council Member Smith secondsnow removal. Because of the age of the City sriow removal ed to move out of executive sestrucks, they are having to be sion. Ail voted in favor. Council . repaired after each snow moved out,of executive session at 8:53 p.m., removal. '• \"-\ '•• : Council Member Fails Pole agreements. - South Central Communications has' moved and Council Member Wright seconded to adjourn the two agreements * with Beaver meeting. All voted in favor. The City to use existing City poles to hang their cable. Manager • Council meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next Council Blackner tyas authorized to get meeting will be held Tuesday, a physi^t ( count of poles with cable hooked to them so the February 24, 2009. billing can be correct. The Counciladjoumed for a BUDGET dinner break at 5:45 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED IDEAS Council Member Smith: / • • " - • • ' . ' Craig George Marshall Craig George Marshall, age-' 79, of Springville, Utah, passed'* away peacefully at home,/ Saturday, February 26, 2009( from kidney failure. He was bom • on December 12, 1929, In" Minersville, Utah, to Clyde, George and Emma Augsta Eyre: Marshall. Craig married Shirley \ Gillies on March 7, 1949. They:: were blessed with three chit--:; dren, Cheryl, Michael, and Robert. They later divorced and* he married Darfene Ewefr: Jenkins on February 8,1985. : Craig grew up in Minersville:' and had many happy memories-: of days spent there. After hta;marriage to Shirley, they continued to live in Minersville for a few years and he worked for the': railroad. They then moved to: Springville where Craig contfn< ued to work for the railroad for a number of years. He then went to work for Utah Department ofTransportation as a Surveyorr: and continued that work until his; retirement. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeler riding, and any other activities that he] could do with his children and. grandchildren. He supported hls^ children and grandchildren In everything they did. His summers were spent attending baseball games. He never missed one of the kid's baseball, games, sometimes attending five or six games a day. Craig is survived by his wife Tips For Living Frugally Darlene, children: Michael, (NAPS)—Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. That's the motto of Leigh and (Roxanne) Marshall of Spanish Jay Hallinan. Fork, Robert (Cathy) Marshal! of "Rather than using a lot of Springville. Step children:; resources and then having to recycle it all, we start by reducing our Christine Francis of Irvine* consumption and this helps us cut California, Douglas (Ronilynn). back**on expenses and benefits the Jenkins of Orem, Brian Jenkins' environment," says Leigh Hallinan. of Orem, Lynn (Pam) Jenkins of' Austin Texas, Bruce (Shari) Jenkins of St. George, and Donald (Bita) Jenkins of ; Columbia Maryland. He is survived by 20 grandchildren and; 29 great grandchildren. Craig Is-'also survived by two sisters-' Rema Limb of Minersville, and Caria -{Bavin) Mclntosh of Salt ; Lake City. He was preceded in : (from left: Jay, Connor and Lalgh) With the money the Halllnans save death by a daughter: Cheryl Kay each year by receiving and paying Mecham, his parents, sisters:,. bills online, they could buy dinner Lucille, Norma, May, Gwen,-i at a favorite restaurant Geniece, Joan, and brothers:'' ' A caBe in point: By receiving Harold, Hubert, and Alton. ; and paying their bills online, the ' Funeral Services will be Hallinans save money on stamps held Thursday, March 5,2009 at and envelopes. "Every little bit helps," says 11:00 am in the Ward Chapel;: Leigh. "Since we pay our bills located at 245 S. 600 E. in online, we hardly ever go to the Springville. Friends and family post office anymore and we save may call Wednesday evening about $60 in stamps and gas a from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheeler year. That's the equivalent of about Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in two months' worth of diapers." The Hallinans also pinch pen- Springville or Thursday at the: nies and reduce household waste church one hour prior to the ser-; by serving homemade baby food to vices. Burial will be in th$ their infant son Connor. And they Springville Evergreen Cemetery.; shop for groceries only twice a Condolences may be senf month, limiting their purchases to items on their list. . at www.wheelermortuary.com *•;• Read more about the HaUinans and submit your own cash-saving tips for a chance to win a best-selling familyfinancifllguide by visiting www.eBniPLACE.cxnn/saveinoney. Airport gate cards are not yet distributed! The gate is not locked. There is a need to reevaluate all the airport leases. There is rqom at the airport for building expansion. Beaver Cleanup Day needs toV.be' set There is, a COG Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. The Council agreed to pursue legal action oh the lease of a sign oh the South Interchange. When the ground is more stable, Manager Blackner will authorize, the City sign to be fixed on the North Interchange. A sign. on the Minersville Highway was discussed. Applications for reverse 911 for cell phones have been given to businesses so they can submit them to Beaver County. Council Member Draper: Council' Member Draper discussed, the. need for Council minutes to be on the City's website. '!''•;. •!' \ She also was concerned about the traffic congestion on Center Street between Main and 100 East. Council Member Roberts: Council Member Roberts reported that Beaver Valley Hospital revenue is down. The Milford hospital will open In the fell. The assessment on the Opera House hasn't come back. The lights in the Opera House need to be changed so they are • •'•••'; • - > * • • • ' r more economical. ••.'-...";; ?he only thing necessary for the The bidding process for the triumph of evil is for good men bridge to the walking path needs to do nothing, to beY started. Manager —Edmund Burke r Blacker will meet with City Attorney to go over all contracts, then advertise for the bid. Council Member Falls: Council Member Fails has received complaints about the potholes in City roads, especially in Intersections. When the weather breaks, Beaver City will chip and seal roads on the normal schedule. , ' The Beautification Committee will not pursue a ~ new ordinance for parking vehi- • Yardley Construction Driveway Rock, Road Base, and Top Soil Available GetltNjw Call 438-2880 or 421-1452 :,,;-• • > . - • • " ' - V - ' " ' r '(' OBlTUAftY/ V'.-'r / ' ''•••'•-'•*•-•-v;- v. |
