Fillmore City News
Utah’s First Capital
Fourth of July Celebration
MAYOR LARSEN’S
MESSAGE
I
love this time of year where we
celebrate the wonderful freedoms
we enjoy by living in this great country we call our home. As we enter
into the Fourth of July season, I
want to reflect on those who faithfully and courageously serve our
nation.
T
he Greatest Generation had a
strong unselfish desire to serve
and protect family, community, and
country. They gave their all to fight
the evil that threatened mankind in
the 2nd World War. There are many
stories of men willing to lie about
their age so they could join the battle. Our military people from that
time forward have had great examples and standards of service and
sacrifice that continue today so that
we can enjoy life in the greatest
country on earth. I am equally
thankful for our local law enforcement agencies, firefighters, doctors,
ambulance teams, and many others,
for their great protection and service
they provide so we can enjoy the
freedoms and quality of life that is
the promise of America. This promise is supported and guaranteed by
our Constitution and those who
serve to uphold that promise are
greatly admired and appreciated.
I
wish each of you a safe and enjoyable celebration of Independence Day.
Mayor Gene Larsen
Star Spangled Kind of Day
Monday July 3rd
6:15 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Get Ready to Ride
Line up between Pioneer Market and the
National Guard Armory Building
Children’s Bike Parade
Popsicles for everyone
Statehouse Park Picnic - bring your own
picnic
East Millard Pool (pool/splash pad open
after)
FREE Pioneer Dance
Statehouse Legislative Hall
8:00 pm families; 9:00 pm youth
Tuesday July 4th
6:30 am
7:00 am
7:00-9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
Tri For Freedom (triathlon)
Register at pool or millardcounty.org
Bugle blowing REVEILLE
Posting the colors of our national flag
American Legion Breakfast
Freedom Run and registration
1st/4th Ward LDS Church
Parade
Please give a Grand Thank You and
Applause to our local businesses and
organizations for supporting the parade
Roy and Gloria Tomkinson-Grand Marshals
11:00 am
1:00-4:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:00 pm
Dusk
Food, Children's Games and Local Music
Fillmore Old and New, Little Old Rock
Schoolhouse
FREE Swimming/Splash Pad
East Millard Pool
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Register in park, 3 age categories
Rounders Baseball—Pod at the park
Fireworks!!!—Fairgrounds
National Anthem— Half Notes
Music—McKay Shields/Maria Reidhead
Request: Leave animals home as they are not allowed
in the food vendor area.
Mayor
Eugene R. Larsen
City Council
Michael D. Holt
Eric R. Jenson
Michael K. Rhinehart
Ian E Adams
Jeffrey D. Mitchell
Office Staff
Kevin Orton, Recorder
Teresa Alldredge, Treasurer
Dena Iverson, Secretary
Barbara Emmett, Clerk
Kelsie Fausett, Court Clerk
Library
Stephanie Aleman, Director
Cindy Day, Angela Briceno
Public Works
John Mitchell, Director
Matt Haupt, Matt Pace, Rustin Brunson
Wrex Jenson, Josh Aleman
T
Thanks A Million!
hanks to the willing volunteers who are working tirelessly to present, once again, a
celebration that will create
many happy memories. Thanks
to everyone who has or will
contribute in any way. Thanks
also to the businesses and
individuals who have donated
money and services that help
make it all possible.
FOURTH OF JULY
Celebrations Committee
Chairperson
Vickiann Mitchell—435-253-0982
Parade and Children’s Parade:
Nate & Loraina Porter—
435- 327-2085
Park Booths:
Vickiann Mitchell—435-253-0982
Opal Cluff—435-743-7010
Haylee Roper—435-361-3791
Fillmore Old and New:
Maggie Davies—435-406-9398
Entertainment:
Robert Reidhead—435-592-2533
Games:
Haylee Roper—435-361-3791
Vickiann Mitchell—435-253-0982
Run For Freedom435- (5K Color
Run):
Bart Whatcott—435-743-4602
Register at millardcounty.org
Tri For Freedom (triathlon):
Millard High Swim Team
Rounders Baseball:
Carl Camp—435-743-5316
Freedom Run:
Cody Moat
Register - TBD due to construction
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the Republic for
which it stands. One nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Dog License Renewal
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED
It’s time to renew your dog
license. The fee is $5.00 for
spayed or neutered dogs and
$12.50 for dogs not spayed or
neutered. Rabies vaccination is
required every 3 years. After July 1st fees will be
$12.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $22.50
for dogs not spayed or neutered.
It shall be unlawful to park on the corner of 400 West and Center Street and,
Vaccine Clinic Saturday, June 17, 2017 from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fillmore City Shelter. First come-first served.
Center Street and 100 West to 100
South and,
Vaccinations available before or after clinic is by
appointment only every other Wednesday at the
city yard, 125 North 400 West, please call:
Central Utah Animal Hospital
(435) 864-5250, Dr. John Anderson
100 West and 100 South to Main Street
from 8:00 p.m. the evening before the
Fourth of July Parade until after the
parade is complete.
Territorial Statehouse News
by Carl Aldrich
We have had a busy spring at
Territorial Statehouse State Park
and Museum! We were able to
get a compact shelving unit which will allow
us to store almost all of our artifacts not on
display in one location and in more appropriate
conditions.
Building Zion Youth Camp starts the first
weekend in June and you will see tents in the
park almost every weekend—-even some week
days.
This summer we are hosting The Way We
Worked, a traveling Smithsonian exhibit. It
will be in the multipurpose room at the library
July 15th through August 11th, then at the museum in the Legislative Hall August 15th
through September 9th. There will be a lot of
fun events at the library and the museum and a
local exhibit about work which will run
through December 2018.
We have a huge need for volunteers to help
with this exhibit. Please contact Carl Aldrich
([email protected] or 743-5316). Also see
our listings on justserve.org for this and other
volunteer opportunities.
THANKS to the city public works crew for
another successful spring clean up.
THANKS too for having the cemeter y in
great shape for Memorial Day.
Landfill Hours
Fillmore Landfill hours are:
Monday, Friday, Saturday:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
PARADE PARKING
Center Street from 400 West to 100
West and,
It shall be lawful to place chairs on the
sidewalk and street beginning at 8:00
p.m. the evening before the Fourth of
July Parade if the following restrictions
are met:
1. Chairs on the sidewalk must be
close to the curb and may not extend
beyond the center of the sidewalk and
may not obstruct pedestrian traffic on
the sidewalk.
2. Chairs may be placed in non-used
parking spaces on Center Street next
to the curb and may not extend beyond
right of way.
Violators will be
prosecuted.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 20 - 24
30th National ATV Jamboree
June 24
30th Annual Old Capital
Cruisers Car Show
July 3 & 4
Fourth of July Celebration
July 24
Pioneer Day
August 9 – 12
Millard County Fair
September 6 – 9
Old Capitol Arts & Living
History Festival
The city office will be closed:
Mon. May 29- Memorial Day
Tues. July 4 - Fourth of July
Mon. July 24 - Pioneer Day
Mon. Sept 4 - Labor Day
BURN SEASON CLOSED
The outside burn season will close on
June 15, 2017. Burning is no longer
allowed within the city limits without
obtaining a burn permit.
Call Fire Chief Darren Brunson at 435979-6804 to obtain a burn permit. If
the permit is approved then Chief
Brunson will contact
the Sheriff’s Office.
Please be aware of the
danger of unpermitted
burning.
WE NEED YOU!!!!
Millard County is seeking
people who desire to serve their
community and become EMTs!!!
This is a great way to give back
to the community that you live
in.
If you are interested in becoming an EMT please contact UnaRae Taylor 435-406-9419. We
will plan on starting a class the
first of September.
If you are interested in helping
NOW, and being a driver for
the ambulance service, please
contact UnaRae for details. You
must be 21 years of age to drive
the ambulance.
Fillmore City News is published as needed
to keep citizens informed.
Fillmore City, 75 West Center Street
Fillmore, UT 84631.
Phone: 435-743-5233, Fax: 435-743-5195
Website: www.fillmorecity.org
LIBRARY NEWS
“Build A Better World”
Summer Reading Open House & Reading
Challenge Sign Ups
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Kindergarten to 8th Grade
June 14
Sign Up & Open
House 1-4PM
June 21
Open House 1-4PM
June 28
Open House 1-4PM
July 5
Open House 1-4PM
July 12
Activity 1PM
July 19
Family Activity 5-8PM
Preschool Story Hour
Early Literacy Program
Ages 0 to 5
Wednesdays at 10AM
June 21 to July 19
Parents please attend with your children. Older children are discouraged from attending.
Book Club Sign Ups
Ages 8 to 15
June 1 to June 9
Lego Club
Ages 8 to 15
Thursdays at 1PM
June 15 to July 27
Blind Date With A Book
Ages 18 and up
June 1 and July 31
For questions or information, please call
743-5314 or come to the library
Smithsonian Exhibit
The Way We Worked
Will be on display in the library from July 15
to August 11.
READ! LEARN! GROW!
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
by Mayor Gene Larson
Here we are. We’ve survived eight years of the Obama
administration…..or have we?? Evidence is everywhere
that we have not come away unscathed. That administration apparently has succeeded in changing attitudes of a
significant number of Americans. We see families negatively affected, friendships severed, rioting, looting, destruction of private property, arrogance, condescension, and an extreme self-serving attitude
manifested in our society as a whole. Eight years of circumventing
the Constitution and throwing out the rule of law simply to achieve the
personal and selfish agenda of the Obama administration has changed
the way many Americans think. A perfectly legal and constitutional
Presidential election is now being attacked because it doesn’t align
with the agenda of the liberal media, politicians, and their followers.
One of the many reasons I have always loved living in Fillmore is
having the feeling of being buffered from the negative things that go
on around the nation. We live in a great country. Unfortunately,
many of these things mentioned above, to some degree, have made
their way into Fillmore, such as the rule of law coming under attack.
A good portion of my time and effort is spent dealing with citizens
who are willing to break state and city laws, or with people who want
city officials to “look the other way” so that laws of the land can be
ignored. It is important to understand that if city officials choose to
not uphold laws, Fillmore City could expose themselves to lawsuits
and other negative impacts. Along those same lines, elected officials
who vote in such a way that result in laws not being upheld could lose
their governmental immunity and create lawful exposures upon themselves as well.
We have an election coming up this November. Fillmore needs people to run for office who believe in the rule of law and are free of personal agendas or personal conflict of interests. As we have seen on a
national level, personal interests can be detrimental to the silent majority who place their trust in their elected officials to do right by them.
Elected officials are serving appropriately and fearlessly when they
represent that silent majority and not work solely for the special interest groups. I believe this coming election will be an important one to
help our community fight back against the self-serving mentality that
seems to be gradually making an increasing presence in society.
Please help by getting involved. Ask questions….and get out there
and vote.
Can’t Get to the Poles but you Still Want to Vote?
If you would like to receive your voting ballot by mail, please visit vote.utah.gov - or
- the Millard County Clerk's website link (under “Elections”) and file it with the Millard County Clerk office before Tuesday, August 8, 2017. If you have any questions
regarding absentee voting by mail, please call Kevin Orton at the city office.
Plenty is Happening in Fillmore this Summer
There are several major construction projects that have recently begun in Fillmore. The vast majority of these projects have been years in the making, and it just so happens that all of them are coming
together at the same time….this summer! Normally the city would try to space out several large
projects so they don’t all happen at the same time; however, a good portion of funding for these projects depends on grant money availability as well as donations from other entities. Seasonal weather
conditions also play a major role in when construction projects take place.
East Center Street Flood Mitigation Project
This project started the first of May and is projected to be finished by July. The areas affected are
East Center Street beginning at 100 East to 200 East.
Culinary Water System Upgrade Project
Started in May and is projected to be finished by late fall. The area affected is Canyon Road (200
South).
During the construction of the Culinary Upgrade project, there will be a few brief periods where
culinary water will be out of service for a short period of time. The contractor will make sure that
these outages are as brief as possible, and that water will be turned back on by 5:00 p.m. on any
day where there is an interruption in service. Any water outages lasting beyond 5:00 p.m. should
be reported to the city.
Electric Creamery Substation Re-build Project
The Creamery Substation was struck by lighting last summer and is currently being re-built. The
substation is located at 50 East 100 North right behind NAPA Auto Parts.
Fillmore City Cemetery Expansion
Our beautiful cemetery is currently under expansion adding a new section on the north. Projected to
be completed early fall.
Main Street Re-paving Project
Starting the first of June all of Main Street from the south to the north Interstate exits will see a
much needed new look. In conjunction with the Main Street re-paving project a storm drain pipe
will be installed beneath Main Street that will eliminate the water build-up in front of Duane’s
Foodtown as well as other parts of Main Street where flooding has been a problem. The storm drain
will also be beneficial in that proper drainage of storm water to preserve and lengthen the life of the
new Main Street pavement.
Fillmore Municipal Airport Apron
The Airport will be improved by re-paving the apron area
where planes park, refuel, and taxi to and from the runway. The completion of this project is a joint effort between the city and the Bureau of Land Management. The
apron had become dilapidated such that the BLM would
no longer land their planes at the airport. With the improvements, the much needed BLM fire-fighting operations will resume out of the Fillmore Municipal Airport.
Projected to be completed by July.