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Show MP residents hear from- Sidekick reps - MT. PLEASAN- T- A public hearing was held for input concerning the issue of a residential facility in the building housing the Head Start program. The room was packed with concerned citizens wanting to ask questions and get answers. Chairman Tom Rhodes opened the hearing by stating the rules, then he turned the time over to Stan Caldwell, a trustee for Sidekick Services, who gave a brief presentation and then answered questions about the project in hopes of quieting ru- mors. Michael Gurian, a national expert on boys and author of two books, "The Wonder of Boys" and "A Fine Young Man," recently spoke to area Scouts. Gunan spoke of the importance of Citizen input heard at hearings ' 1 1 I 1 ii i by Murphy Martin MT. PLEASAN- T- In an to get public input on . effort several city issues, public meetings were held by the city council and planning and zoning during ; the month of May. A hearing was held to receive comments . regarding a request to ; the Community Impact Board for ; funds to replace bridges over ' Pleasant Creek at 300, 400 and 500 West. No one from the 1 community attended this meeting. ' Mayor Christensen conducted the . meeting in an orderly fashion and i commented that he hoped Mt. ' Pleasant would get the money needed. Another hearing was held to . receive comment regarding the revision of Chapter Five of the city ordinances dealing with business licenses. According to City Recorder Dixie Brunger the revisions would mainly be an increase in fees charged to businesses on State and Main Street. Cost increases would help cover extra services afforded to the businesses under the commercial historic, general commercial and general commercial modified For example, a designations. person with a home occupation licence does not usually benefit from additional police surveillance after hours, r extra parking lot snow removal. Several business owners attended the meeting, some of which were very appreciative-o- f city efforts to improve Main and State Streets. A question was raised about citizen protection on defective street products sold from one-da- y vendors. Dixie Brunger said that the city cannot deny a license. The city checked into requiring bonding, but found out that it is against the law. If a business licwants to pay for a one-da- y ence, it has the right to conduct business in the city. Jon Schuhmann brought up the issue of signs in the downtown area. In the past, the city had handicap parking and other signs hung, all of which have been stolen. The idea of hanging permanent signs on some buildings was suggested. Mayor Christensen agreed to pass the idea on to the city council. D- NSHS announces basketball camp PLEASAN- T- North host will School a High Sanpete basketball camp for boys ages 4 to 10, beginning June 14 through June 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. Registration will be at the door. Registration information and questions may uj directed to A free Jeff Ericksen at 427-946will be given for all participants, and awards for competition winners. 6. Trooper Open-sha- w investigated a property damage crash May 28, at 7:31 p.m., in Mt. Pleasant involving Ashlee Kelly, 16, Fairview who ran off the road and hit a delineator post. Seat belts were worn and there were no injuries. Trooper Avery investigated an injury crash on May 30, at 3:58 p.m., on State Road 28, north of Gunnison. Courtney Crane, 16, Fayette, failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with Steve Curtis, 54, Springville. Curtis sustained lacerations and his wife sustained back and neck injuries. It is unknown if seat belts were worn. June 7 begins homeowners week MANTl partment MT. 18-2- 4. Scouting in character formation in young men. UHP report RICHFIEL- United States De- of Agriculture, formerly Farmers Home Administration, is celebrating National Home Ownership Week, June 7 through June 11. For more information, contact Richard, Donna or Crystal at (435)835-411- 1 ext. 6. The Manti Office serves Juab, Millard and Sanpete Counties. They would like residents to be aware of the availability of programs. e home buyers, previous h jme owners, or renters may be assisted in finding financing for toe American Dream. First-tim- 1 According to Caldwell, Side-kic- k has plans for a Career which Center Development would house men aged Participants would work on building skills for job placement. The program is designed for students to be involved for one year. They will not receive a degree, but they will get completion certificates and if necessary some may get a GED. Although the program will mostly offer vocational training, drug and alcohol classes will also be available. Sidekick is hoping to offer the behavioral classes to the general public in the evenings. The men would come mainly from the area, but it is not a requirement for the program. Participants would be wellfunctioning to Some may be year-old- s. court onJered, but it would be like a boarding school. According to Caldwell the kids would be there because they want to be, kids who want a chance, most are expected to mme from Work Force Services. When asked it there would be felons or gangmembers, Caldwell stated that it w'ould not be their intention. The organization would screen all individuals wishing to participate. The program will not be a storage facility for castoffs, participants would need to have a sincere desire to change. He also stated that they would not accept violent people, but that they do not have access to criminal reSix-Coun- ty low the rules they will be asked to leave the program. Participants will follow a daily schedule and will not be allowed off the premises except on weekends to visit family or on supervised trips with the group. Weekly trips to Pine Creek Ranch for recreation are planned. Susan Whiting, director of Wellness at Snow College and Anna Maria, a family service worker at the Head Start program are said to be in support of the program. Sidekick will be monitored by the State Board of Health, Board of Education, Mt. Pleasant City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and many other certification State agencies. would be required in several areas, for example CPR and crises intervention. The staff will include an LPN, RN, licensed psychologist, and contracts with medical doctors for services. There will also be several medial jobs like janitors and cooks. The staff would all be trained on a wide spectrum. A park for the residence has been planned in back of the building. There is parking for 10 staff members in front of the building and there arc plans for more parking in the back. Fund ing will come from private insurance companies and rehab dollars. Sidekick will be a combits nation of two private and one profit corporation. non-profi- Sidekick is currently running programs for 12 to 18 year olds in Central and Southern Utah. They are also running Pine Creek Ranch in Mt. Pleasant. According to one resident living across from Pme Creek, it is well supervised and the nurses are well trained. They are open with their program and anyone may go and see what they are doing. Several other residents also had good things to say about the facility. Pme Creek gave away $38,-00- 0 in services to Central Utah last year. Caldwell encouraged anyone wishing to visit Pine Creek to do so weekdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 4 p.m.. or Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Facilities and directors currently working with Sidekick in other programs include Mike Sutton. Serenity House, Ogden; John Koense. Central Utah ATC. Provo; Sherry Shake, director of Ava St. George; House of Hope for Women and Children, Salt Lake City. Brightway, Ashby-Bol- z. . 18-pl- V fJ f 't- -- - J j -- - rM r fjy cords. The program will be residential as it is not practical to bus from around the participants county everyday . They will not be allowed to wander the community as they will be supervised at all times and required to stay in the building while in the program, If they choose not to fol Members of Company A of the 1457th Engineer Comtiat Battalion, Mt. Peasant, recenUi. participated in road construction on Annette Island, AK. TLe National Guaiu comity uidcd residents of the Metlakatla Indian community in the construction cf roads that will connect the Island with Ketchikan, making travel easier in winter months. |
