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Show - '1 ,,l05flln MS1 Salt Lake Utah 84101 CorP- - USTtXASSIFIED City, AOS READ COMMUNITY IN PYRAMID NEWS ITEMS. FOR FAST RESULTS Volume ON INSIDE PAGES Eighty-thre- e MT. PLEASANT, UTAH 84647 DECEMBER 4, .1975 15c Number per copy Forty-nin- e o)lJ8 refer bmirn ML Pleasant City voters will be asked to approve or reject a $610,000 bonding program to upgrade and rebuild the city water system in a bond election planned for sometime after the first of the year according to an announcement made this week by Mayor Glen Hardy and the ML Pleasant City Council. Two public hearings have been Farmers Home Administration for the loan which will be paid back over a period at five percent interest. The $610,000 loan which voters will be asked to approve will provide the lions share of the $695000 project wich will rebuild Federal Funds under Title I of set by the City for next Wednesday, December 10 for the Housing and Community public to express their views Development Act of 1974 for completion of the water system concerning the of a HUD block grant tor comand for sewer developmenL pletion of the water project and The hearings will be held at the proposed sewer development the City Hall at 3 p.m. and at 8 projecL p.m. The City is seeking an ad-- , ditional $200,000 from the U.S. The Mayor reports that the Department of Housing and paper work is completed and the Urban Development to release City has been approved by the ar the water distribution fairview bieemtesmiel Has Jack Frost been here? Shoppers in ML Pleasant, Fairview and Moroni might think so when they see the picturesque windows painted in attractive holiday scenes. The windows are really the work of local artist, Clinton D. Buttars (DeVerl) of Moroni. Each windwo is an original design and adds much to the spirit of the holiday season. pirns underway Join in the celebration as Fairview observes the Bicen- tennial year. The Fairview Editorial To strengthen country's economy first strengthen agriculture The new fallen snow has covered the ground with a soft blanket of white. The crops are in, cattle are off the range and in feed yards, sheep are on the desert and machinery is buttoned in for the winter. This is not normally the time ones thoughts turn to farming. However, as the year draws to an end, all Americans should pause and reflect the part agriculture plays in their daily lives. This is farming country with an economy based mainly on various phases of agriculture including turkeys, dairy, cattle, sheep and feed crops. When farmers have a good year, so do the various business enterprises in the county. If a farmers profits are low, then the entire economy of the county tightens up. The success of any farm or ranch operation is determined several things, many times circumstances over which he has no control. He is affected by the weather, government policies, inflation, strikes, EPA, OSHA, pampered consumers, and the whims of the housewife. Most of the time, he has no control over the price he will receive for his product, but must take what someone else is willing to offer. If he does well and creates an abundant harvest and a surplus occurs, he is rewarded with low prices. If he fails, he has no one to bail him out or pay his unemployment. He plans ahead, but must gamble on what his returns will be years later on the work he does now. He never worries about watching the clock, but works until the work is done. In peak season an 80 hour week would be common with no extra pay for overtime. In order to work in his chosen occupation, he must invest thousands of dollars in machinery, land and livestock. Unless he falls heir to a farm, he must depend on borrowed money. Today a farmer making ten to fifteen thousand dollars annually for his family income is probably operating a $150,000 to $200,000 investment at his own risk. This is a very small return when compared to investments made and returns received by doctors, lawyers, teachers, tradesmen and other businessmen. Todays farmer and rancher must be knowledgable. The Hick from the sticks or the country hayseed has diminished with the past. Todays farmer is educated. Most have some college and many have degrees. Today a farmer must master technical equipment, make major repairs, have veterinarian skills and possess top management abilities. He must know his business and keep abreast of national and world events as many will eventually affect him. hundred years ago percent the people in America lived in the country and made their living from farming. Today, the situation is reversed and five percent live on farms producing food and fiber for the other 95 percent. Because this five percent is still willing to battle against overwhelming odds to keep America and the world well fed, the remaining Americans are free to pursue their desires and not their needs. As we roll into our year, all Americans must not forget or take advantage of the tiny minority that is providing their most basic needs at the lowest possible cost. Americans must be willing to see that the men and women in agriculture receive a fair return and income from their investment. To strengthen the economy of Sanpete Countv. Utah and the nation, we must first strengthen Two agriculture. 95 of Bicentennial Committee already has plans underway to make next year something special to help celebrate the birthday of Moroni Stake sets conference Ralph S. Blackham President the Moroni Utah Stake, announced this week that Moroni Stake Quarterly Conference will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th at the Moroni Chapel. The first session of conference will be held Saturday, December 6th at 3 p.m. Those to be in at this meeting will be: Stake Presidency, High Council, of Executive Secretary, Stake Clerk, Presidences; Group Leaders and Secretaries of Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums. Bishoprics. Ward Executive Secretaies and Ward Clerk. our country. So far, four help make our City a more meetings have been called and beautiful place in which to live preliminary discussions held on or to visit. Our heritage is a priceless projects to be undertaken. The Committee, made up of thing and this celebration of the George and Peggy Bench, 200 year of this nation should chairman, Leon and Sandra concern us all. You are invited Sidwell, Emma Evans and and urged to get in touch with Odessa Young, would like any committee member with especially to promote ownership ideas and suggestions and to and usage of the flag. Since they take part. Be involved! would like to see every home flying a flag, especially on 12-- 18 Memorial Day, they have arranged to have high quality' flag kits for sale to those who might like to purchase one. The cost is moderate and if youre stuck tor an idea for a Christmas gift, this might be just the thing. If you miss getting one for Christmas they will still be available and may be pur- chased from any member of the group. With the fact in mind, that Fairview always makes July 24 a big day, the committee is planning a Homecoming for all past residents. With plans to make the day even bigger and better this year, it is hoped that the area residents will offer The second session of the conference will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 6th. The following people are to be in attendance: Stake Presidency, High Council, Stake Executive ideas and suggestions concerning how this can be done. Clerks Stake Presidencies, Group Leaders and Secretaries of Melchizedek something special. The committee would like to involve every organization and every person to help make this Secretary, Priesthood Quorums, Ward Executive Bishoprics, Secretaries and Ward Clerks, Stake Relief Society Presidency, Presidents, Assistants, and Members of Stake Melchizedek Priesthood MIA Young Adult and Special Interest Councels and Ward Keuet society Presidencies. The general session of conference will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 7th. All members of the church and visitors are invited to be in attendance. The msuic for the Sunday session of conference will be furnished by the Stake Primary Chorus directed by Joan Burgess. President Blackham will preside at all sessions of the conference. Friday Forum Elder Paul H. Dunn, a member of the First Council of the seventy of the LDS Church will be the guest speaker at the Friday Forum tomorrow at the LDS Institute. A native of Provo, Elder Dunn received an M.S. Degree in Educational Administration and his doctorate at the of Southern University California. He had served as coordinator of the LDS Institutes in Southern California for two years prior to his call to the First Council of the Seventy. He was also a seminary teacher in Los Angeles. Elder Dunn is the author of 5 books and is an outstanding athlete and has participated in many sports which included playing professional baseball for four years. He is married to the former Jeanne A. Cheverton. They are the parents of three daughters and make their home in Salt Lake City. The Committee would like to involve every organization and every person to help make this coming coming years celebration years celebration something special. Committee members also have discussed a city cleanup to inches of new snow Leaves First major snow storm of season raises havoc with holiday motorists; tank trailer overturns in Oak Creek The first major snow storm of on the season coming Thanksgiving Day and lasting throughout the weekend raised havoc with holiday travelers and motorists unconditioned to the slippery roads. No serious injuries due to auto accidents were reorted in the area, but a number of motorists found themselves off the road as the snow accumulated and icy roads developed. There were reports of some fender benders but no one was seriously injured. The most serious accident reported occurred in Oak Creek when a Western General Dairies tank truck and trailer hauling milk from Motorists urged to take care in snow travel The Utah Department of faced with Transportation, severe budgetary problems in the wake of several years of without inflation rapid corresponding increases in revenue, are by necessity being forced to reduce services in some areas in order to live within the authorized and ap- proved funds. Of particular concern to motorist this time of the year is the removal of ice and snow from state highways. Motorists of South Central Utah are cautioned to be more alert this coming season to road conditions. Officials from the departments Richfield office state that most severe storms will be handled in approximately the same manner as in previous years but occasionally all of the state highways may not be completely cleared of ice and snow by the time people travel to or from work. Workers would be well advised to allow a few more minutes each morning for traveling to work during the coming winter season so that a timely safe trip may be completed in case reduced speeds are required because of temporary snow conditions. and collection system in the city. Included in the project will be replacing pipes in the Coal Fork Springs, putting in a million gallon storage tank, about ten altitude valves to be installed on First East and new water lines throughout most of the city. The altitude valves will be installed to even out the pressure in the city. At the present time, water users on the east side of town have very low pressure and those on the west have too much. The altitude valves are designed to alleviate these problems. Each of the valves is expected to cost from seven to ten thousand dollars. It has been pointed out by the mayor and council that very has been done little on the water system since 1946 and water is being lost in broken corroded and mud-fille- d pipes. Many of the lines have been in since 1903. The city hopes that completed by Parley R. Neely with the addition of new and Survey Associates of Spanish larger lines, it will be able to Fork and the City will be signing pick up the existing water it is a contract with them soon entitled to and use it more efauthorizing them to proceed with plans. Construction on the ficiently. Fire protection has been a project is expected to begin in major concern o f the city of- spring. ficials who have stated that Other funds for the water they are not now able to keep project will include a $69,000 enough water in reserve in case grant from HUD. Of that $61,000 serious fire should occur. will be used on the construction As the project is completed, all of the storagd tank. The residences in the city will be remaining funds will be used to costs the EPA required to be hooked up to the defray and on needs. impact other and the use of study water The City will be using an willbe wells individual additional $24,000 of its own prohibited. In order to obtain the FHA funds to complete the $695,000 water improvement project. loan, the City has had to meet a number of requirements inMr. Mathis reports also that cluding setting up books progress is being made on the recording the project stages as sewer project with the study well as costs, and rate getting underway. The City schedules. They have also recently received a $9500 grant agreed to see that disturbed from the Four-Comearea to areas are returned to their make the study which will native state and agree to non determine the need for the discrimination clauses. project, type and costs involved. The project is planned for a Mr. Mathis anticipated that the city of 2000 butBob Mathis, city study which is being done by consultant, said the system is Coon, King and Knowlton, an designed for additional exengineering firm, should be pansion should the need arise. completed by the end of The engineering work is being February. local dairymen Umted slipped off the road at the Cleon Rigby farm, two and a half miles g north of Fairview, and the trailer overturned spilling about 14,000 pounds of milk into the Rigby corral. The driver, Larry Butcher of Oakley, said he had experienced problems all day with slippery roads and the Rigby pick up was the last slop before heading for Salt Lake City with the double tank loads. a possible Anticipating problem, Mr. Butcher said he had purposely saved the Rigby stop until last. In pulling out, it was believed that the left wheel of the back trailer slipped into a the ditch and apparently movement of the milk cause the back trailer to wrench away from the main truck and over turn. A1 Nelson of Western General Dairies said Monday the trailer was valued at $30,000 and was carrying 14 to 18,000 pounds of milk. He was unable to give any estimates of damages to the trailer or the value of the milk tag-a-lon- Do you have some good color prints of ML Pleasantthe North Sanpete area or the mountains? The Mt. Pleasant Chamber of lost. Commerce is putting together a The snow storm continued brochure featuring ML Pleasant the holiday weekend throughout and the surrounding area and is leaving from 12 to 18 inches of looking for a few more good new snow in various parts of photos. North Sanpete County. The Chamber is especially interested in photos that emphasize the cultural recreational and industrial activities in the area. The Chamber would very much like to have pictures of people doing things and being involved. If you have any photos the Chamber could use please contact project chairmen Elna 3 McKay at the Dairy Freez or Koleen Peterson at the About 14,000 pounds of milk was lost Thanksgiving Day when heavy snow and slick roads were reported as being responsible for a Western General Dairies trailer overturning in Oak Creek. ' 462-262- Pyramid 462-213- Glossy, prints are needed, However, if you do not have glossies, please bring the negatives and the Chamber will have prints made from those selected. Please rush as we need the prints by December 12, Elna The and Koleen urged. Chamber is hoping to have the brochures completed the first part of January. Beauty contests didnt begin in Hollywood, Atlantic City, or Officials state that travel Miami, but when the second under snow conditions is not woman appeared on earth. necessarily unsafe, but requires As the cold breezes sweep down more care and attention on the from the north, dedicated ski part of drivers in handling theirit buffs carefully check their gear vehicle properly and having to ready for good times on get properly equipped. r-- ...The first snow storm of the season raised havoc with holiday motorists and was said to be responsible for a Western General Dairies trailer overturning Thanksgiving Day in Oak Creek. V |