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Show v . ' • • ' • . ' 1 : f * - ' • . - A * • • ' > . • • ', • ( - i . ' . ^ ; S ' • • • • " ' ' • • , ; ess Publication No. 047 - 400 County Seat Newspaper Since 1904 Serving All of Beaver County VOLUME 10 NUMBER 04 BEAVER, UTAH THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 Hello Beaver County Residents Do you need to clear some shelf space in your closet, drawers, etc, in your homes? We have a place that you could bring used, clean blankets of all sizes, shapes and colors in good condition to. You have seen the plight and condition that is present in the earthquake Country of Haiti. The Beaver County Seniors Citizens are collecting blankets to be sent to those poor, ravaged people. You can leave your clean, gently used blankets at one of the 3 centers if you need someone to pick items up call one of these numbers: Beaver: 438-5313 Minersville: 386-8410 Milford : 387-2379 We urge and ask you for your support. We will be accepting these items until February 17, 2010. Thank you for your donation. Beaver1 County Senior Citizens Home Country Slim Randies It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It's just that ... well, Doc is one of those guys who can't stand to see anyone bored. He claims it's bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we tend to listen to him. When it happened, we in the inner circle of the World Dilemma Think Tank down at the Mule Barn truck stop thought back on what Doc had said a year ago when the temperature dropped, along with everyone's spirits. "In weather like this," Doc pronounced, stirring sugar into his cup, "a real American would come up with a great hoax." Those of us sitting at the philosophy counter that morning just nodded, even though we didn't have a clue. No one wanted to admit it, you see. When the Valley Weekly Miracle hit the street yesterday, we bought one to see how much the editor dared to print, as always, but there in the classifieds was this: "LOST - One gray squirrel, fluffy tail, two years old. Answers to "Chipper." $5.25 reward. Call Doc." The paper was passed down the counter and we all looked at Doc after we read it. He was smirking as only Doc can smirk. "Doc," Steve said, tentatively, "would this be the same imaginary squirrel that was kid- napped and held for ransom last year?" "The very same," Doc said. "I named him Chipper." "But he's imaginary, right?" ' "The very best kind." "Why?" "Imaginary squirrels don't bite, don't have to be fed, and you never have to clean up after them," he said. "And a real squirrel will eat the leg off a coffee table." He grinned. "Besides, IVe always wanted an imaginary squirrel." After we laughed, Dud said, "And what if someone finds a squirrel and brings him to you?" "Dudley," he said, "I figure it's worth $5.25 to get a squirrel, which would be hibernating this time of year, of course, and then to turn it loose. Besides, I'll make more money than that just stitching up the squirrel catcher's hand." Brought to you by "Raven's Prey," Slim Randies' thriller set in the Alaska Bush. See it at www.slimrandles.com. Senior Menus February 2010 Beaver Center: Jan. 29- Chili Mac Cheese Cass. Feb. 1- Baked Fish. Feb. 3- Spaghetti/meatballs. Minersville Center: • Feb. 1-Ham. Feb. 3- Texas Chicken. Milford Center: Feb. 1- Ham. Feb. 2- Beef Stroganoff. Perfect Touch 68 North Main, Beaver, Utah New Hairstylist Monday - Tuesday Open Late No /*ppointment Necessary Haircut and Wash Special Only $5.00 Monday, January 11, 2010 Samie Tuckett 435-590-8178 1/7,14,21,28 Beaver County Sheriff's Report SUU'S Fall 2009 Dean's List January 18-24,2010 Included in the 36 calls for assistance received by Beaver County Dispatch were: 1 Abandoned Vehicle 2 Agency Assistance 1 Animal Problem 1 Child Abuse or Neglect 1 Citizen Assist 2 Citizen Dispute 1 Disorderly Conduct 1 Controlled Substance . Problem 1 Fraud 1 Harassment 1 Juvenile Problem 1 Medical Emergency 3 Traffic Accident w/Damage 5 Traffic Accident w/lnjuries 1 Shift Info 1 Suspicious Person/ Circumstance 1 Theft 1 Threatening 2 Patient Transfer 1 Trespassing 1 Vandalism 1 Served FTA/FTC 5 Welfare Check **** On Monday, January 25th, 2009 there were 365 inmates housed in Beaver County Jail. (January 25, 2010) Students from 21 states and five foreign countries are included on the Southern Utah University Dean's List for the 2009 fall semester. Students from your area whose academic performance merit such recognition include: Beaver, UT Hillary Carter, Senior, Family Life & Human Develop, 3.94, 3.94; Lachelle Christensen, Sophomore, Pre-Chemistry, 4.00, 3.85; Douglas Kerksiek, Junior, Business Education, 3.93, 3.72; Michelle Kerksiek, Sophomore, Physical Science Education, 3.76, 3.74; Chantel Morgensen, Junior, General Education, 3.77, 3.71; Kiesha Orton, Senior, Elementary Education, 3.88, 3.45; Amanda Riley, Senior, Elementary Education, 4.00, 3.73; Courtney Rogers, Senior, Elementary Education, 3.94, 3.69; Vanessa Yardley, Senior, Nursing, 4.00, 3.77. Beaver County Correctional Facility Booking Report January 1 8 - 2 4 , 2009 Marissa Myers of Beaver, Utah was booked on the charges of Speeding, 3Warrants. Michael Jay Shrock of Ogden, Utah was booked on the charges of Deal in material harmful to minors, Warrant. Stacy J. Multine of Salt Lake City, Utah was booked on the charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Reckless Driving, Driving on a suspended or revoked drivers license, 4-Warrants. Lt Keith Draper Beaver County Correctional Facility Tippetts Graduates Basic, Army National Guard Pvt. Micheal S. Tippetts has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. He is the son of Tina B. and stepson of Richard H. McMullin of 1330 West 800 South, Greenville, Utah, The private is a 2005 graduate of Beaver High School, Utah. Single Adults The Beaver. Stake Single Adults will meet on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Beaver 1st./2nd. Ward Chapel. Please plan to attend. A total of 880 students comprise the list, representing the top nine percent of SUU's student body this past semester. To be included on the SUU Dean's List, a student must carry an academic load of at least 15 credits,, and earn a grade point average of at least a 3.6. Straight A's equal a 4.0. 'The required combination of credit hours and academic load makes achieving the Dean's List a significant accomplishment," states SUU President Michael T. Benson. "These are students who have worked hard and have truly committed themselves to success and growth at the highest levels of academic pursuit." The fall 2009 Dean's List is distributed according to permanent residence information provided by students at the time they registered. Through its more than 100year history, Southern Utah University has evolved from a teacher training school into its current role as a comprehensive, regional university to more than 8,000 students from across the globe, granting both undergraduate and graduate degrees. SUU serves the southern region of Utah and contiguous counties in surrounding states with undergraduate and graduate programs in six colleges. People of the region look to the University for outreach services, culture, economic and business development, higher learning, regional history, public affairs, major academic specialties, and significant entertainment and recreation. Accentuated by the notable, economic value of its services, SUU's hallmark is its quality staff, faculty and academics Some folks never exaggerate— they just remember big. --Audrey Snead *** SINGLE COPY 50 CENTS Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief PHOENIX - People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return' qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card. "Americans have opened their hearts to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman." This new law provides an immediate tax benefit for the many taxpayers who have made generous donations." Taxpayers can benefit from their donations, almost immediately, by filing their 2009 returns early, filing electronically and choosing direct deposit. Refunds take as few as ten days and can be directly deposited into a savings, checking or brokerage account, or used to purchase Series I U.S. savings bonds. The new law only applies to cash (as opposed to property) contributions. The contributions must be made specifically for the relief of victims in areas affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti. Taxpayers have the option of deducting these ' contributions on either their 1 2009 or 2010 returns, but not both. To get a tax benefit, taxpayers must itemize their deductions on Schedule A. Those who claim the standard deduction, including all short-form filers, a:e not eligible. Taxpayers should be sure their contributions go to qualified charities. Most organizations eligible to receive taxdeductible donations are listed in a searchable online database available on IRS.gov under Search for Charities. Some organizations, such as churches or governments, may be qualified even though they are not listed on IRS.gov. Donors can find out more about organizations helping Haitian earthquake victims from agencies such as USAID. The IRS reminds donors that contributions to foreign organizations generally are not deductible. IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, provides information on making contributions to charities. Federal law requires that taxpayers keep a record of any deductible donations theymake. For donations by textmessage, a telephone bill will meet the recordkeeping requirement if it shows the name of the donee organization, the date of the contribution and the amount of the contribution. For cash contributions made by other means, be sure to keep a bank record, such as a cancelled check, or a receipt from the charity showing the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. Publication 526 has further details on the recordkeeping rules for cash contributions. This year's special Haiti, relief provision is modeled on a 2005 law that, in the wake of the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami, allowed taxpayers to • deduct donations they made during January 2005 as if they made the donations in 2004. Attention! World War II Veterans ; The V.F.W. would like toi know the number of WW II Veterans in Beaver County and; City that are still alive. ; Anyone that served during: the period of Dec. 7, 1941 thai: Dec. 3 1 , 1946 IS S WW ItVeteran and we would like to have your name, your age and the name of the service. Please call and leave your information to Leonard Brown @ 438-5393, V.F.W. / Bill Kehr @ 438-2634 or American Legion/ Brent Blackner @ 4387837. Ideas (NAPS)—It is vital that influenza be diagnosed quickly. The most widely used rapid test among physicians is the QuickVue8 Influenza A+B test, a fast and painless test that can detect the presence of the influenza virus. Ask your physician about flu testing and visit www.flutest.com. • • • A survey among 100 Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS), conducted by WorldOne Research, a global market research company, and sponsored by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, looked at the impact of MS on people's relationships, lifestyles and careers, and showed that many face personal and professional challenges at initial diagnosis. Mastering MS offers tools and advice to help people deal with the effects of MS at home and at worki For more information and survey highlights, visit www.MultipleSclerosis.com/Maat eringMS. ,• Snow • Precipitation Update Snow Wafer Equivalent Total Precipitation % Averaae Current Averaae % Average Averaae Site Elevation Current 74 11.4 11.5 99 Kimberly Mine 9129 ft. 6.4 8.6 12.1 11.0 105 110 Big Flat 10349 ft. 10.6 11.1 10.2 117 9.2 Merchant Valley 8703 ft. 8.8 7.5 111 106.7 Area wide percent of Average 98.7 Reference period for average conditions is 1961 thru 1990. Snow Water Equivalent Columns represent inches of water in the snow pack. Total Precipitation Columns represent total inches of water received since October 1 t 2009. |
