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Show Day Date x, 2004 THE PYRAMID 7 0 New drug testing lab formed Olene Walker to run for at the University of Utah Governor in this election NEW DRUG TESTING LAB FORMED AT U OF U COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-T- he g United States Agency (USADA), the National Football League (NFL) and the University of Utah recently announced that they have formed a new drug testing laboratory at the University of Utah. The laboratory will conduct research into the use of and detection of prohibited and performance-enhancin- g substances. The new Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory (SMRTL) will be an independent testing laboratory located at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. SMRTL has contracted with the University of Utah's highly respected Center for Human Toxicology, which is renowned for its forensic analytical toxicology expertise. The initial funding for the laboratory will be provided by the NFL and USADA, as well as through a grant provided by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOQ and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as a legacy of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. It is expected that SMRTL will begin research and testing operations this year. Certificag tions from the World Agency (WADA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are expected to be obtained after SMTRL meets the stringent standard of those organizations. USADA Chief Executive Offi Anti-Dopin- II-- state-of-the-a- rt Anti-Dopin- cer Terry Madden said, "USADA appreciates our partnership with the NFL, University of Utah and the USOC in the development of the laboratory, which will be an important resource in our efforts to eliminate doping in sport." "This laboratory demonstrates the strong efforts in the United States, and further enhances the development of our research program." "We look forward to having the new laboratory complement the world-clas- s facility at UCLA. Given the plans for expanded testing, it is important to a second World g Agency accredited lab in the United States." Commissioner Paul Tagli-abuNFL, states, 'The elimination of dangerous performanceenhancing substances from rt sports requires intensive research on an ongoing basis." "New challenges are constantly being presented and must be aggressively addressed by all of us in professional and amateur sports. The establishment of this new lab in partnership with USADA is an important step in this process." College of Pharmacy, University of Utah Health Sciences Center Dean John Mauger, anti-dopi- Anti-Dopin- e, state-of-the-a- Ph.D, reports, "This partnership allows the outstanding faculty in the University of Utah's College of Pharmacy's Center for Human Toxicology (CHT) to focus and expand their efforts in research and development related to sports medicine testing." "The SMRTL laboratory will provide a venue for the growth of the CHTs core missions, education and research, while offering a vital service to the sports medicine industry." USOC Chief of Sport Performance Jim Scherr said, "The USOC is extremely pleased that American athletes will continue to benefit as a result of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the efforts of the people of Salt Lake City." "This new laboratory will play an important role in our ongoing efforts to eradicate doping in sport, and along with the competition venues that are also a legacy of the Salt Lake City Games, will positively impact our athletes well into the future." 'This may be the first time that such a Games legacy directed toward the fight against doping has been created by an organizing committee and a national Olympic committee and we hope that Olympic Games proceeds in the future will be invested, in part, toward these ends, which bolster the integrity of Olympic sports generally." For additional information contact USADA Director of Communications and Public Affairs Rich Wanninger at Greg Aiello, NFL Vice President of Public Relations, at 212450-206Anne Brillinger, Director, Public Affairs, University of Utah Health Sciences or the Center at USOC Media and Public Relations Division at 7, 9. Mt. Pleasant City Council discusses street safely by Phyllis Yardley MT. PLEASANT- - The regularly scheduled city council meeting was held March 9, where a concerned citizen appeared before council members and requested they look into on how best to help citizens safely cross streets in Mt. Pleasant. He related several incidents of near misses involving automobiles and pedestrians and was especially concerned about the handicapped and children. Council members discussed how they have tried in the past to get help from Utah Department Of Transportation (UDOT) in resolving the problem and stated they would try again to see if a stop light could be installed. Public Works Department Richard Brotherson of the Public Works Department reported to council members that a pump had burned out but has now been replaced, transponders are being installed and they are working on patching the roads. He then reported on the Rural Water Conference he had attended and the fact that Mt. Pleasant City water had been voted the best water in the state based on taste, clarity and smell. Brotherson will be taking samples of the water to Washington D.C. to compete with rural water throughout the coun- try. Aspen Village A resident from Aspen Village appeared before council members regarding citations he has received for having too many vehicles and a camp trailer on his property. He will meet with Monte Bona March 10 to see if something can be worked out in the way of bylaws to bring the community into compliance with city ordinances. Airport Fly In Norman Wood appeared before council members to discuss the Airport Fly In scheduled for June 5 through June 12. This year the Airport Fly In is being extended to a full week of activities. Sky divers are scheduled to perform Saturday, June 5; there will be radio controlled aircraft and other activities as i 4 well. Various activities will take place throughout the week with kite flying and paper airplane competition. He also noted there will be aviation movies free of charge to the public. Power Department There is concern over losing power department personnel to Utah Power because of their ability to lure employees of smaller cities away with their ability to pay higher wages. Mt. Pleasant City will look into a wage increase and a performance reward program in order to retain and attract employees. A motion was approved to work out a budget to enable the power Department to retain and attract employees. Out of State Travel A motion was approved to send Karen Hansen out of state to a National Treasurer's meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Business License A motion was approved to repeal paragraphs 504.240 and 504.250 of the Business License Ordinance in that they are duplicated elsewhere in the ordinance. It was agreed to repeal the two paragraphs rather than delete them whereupon it would omit the necessity of renumbering. Sewer Concerns on East Main Street A citizen is concerned about the fact she will have to pay to be hooked up to the sewer line on East Main Street because she does not have the ability to pay the $2,549 expense. Council members voted to allow her to make a monthly payment until the amount is paid in full. Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement Chief Jim Wilberg appeared before council members and reported that the county had signed off on the Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement. Council members unanimous- agreed to forward the agreement to the City attorney for his ly review before signing off on the Agreement. Conduct of City Council Meetings Monte Bona brought up the subject of the Atheists of Utah's objection to the word invocation Come to The Pyramid for all your printing needs, 49 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant used on the council meeting agendas. Council members unanimously approved the removal of the invocation and substituting it with opening ceremony. Mayor's Report Mayor Christensen reported on the financial statement of the city and noted the city is in the black and running close to budget estimates. He stated the city is doing well, it is not affluent, but is doing well. He went on to state that it is generating a few dollars more in sales tax and has grown a little more each year. Council Member Concerns Ann Deuel asked about a tribute to the troops upon their return home and suggested honoring them on the 4th of July would be appropriate. Dan Simons asked about a remedy for the southwest part of town regarding irrigation water and the citizens getting their fair share of the water. Council members agreed to look into a mechanism to help those citizens receive their share of the irrigation water. Monte Bona mentioned business owners on Main Street are concerned about adequate parking for their customers. Sandra Bigler reiterated the need for a stop light from the earlier discussion in the council meeting. She then noted her committee were measuring the road and getting ready to put the trees in. Chris Larsen stated that someone had complained about the need to clean up the streets. He and the other council members discussed the fact they always look bad this time of the year, but will shortly be cleaned up. Redevelopment Agency Meeting The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) held their regularly scheduled meeting March 9. Discussion ensued regarding lots and what constituted improvements to the lots at the Industrial Park. It was agreed that the policy should be adhered to and noted that having utilities on the lots was not an improvement as they already exist. It was also noted that the Industrial Park was established to help create jobs, not for speculation. r SALT LAKE CITY- - From her office at the State Capitol, Governor Olene S. Walker answered the question everyone had been asking the last couple of weeks; will she seek another term as governor? "Last November, I had the unexpected privilege of taking the oath of office to serve as governor and I've enjoyed every moment," Walker said. "After careful deliberation, I've decided that I would like to continue as Utah's governor for another term and finish what I've started these past four months." Walker outlined four key areas that she feels are priorities for Utah's future. Increase the number and quality of jobs to strengthen the state's economy. Protect Utah's interest in public lands. Continue the commitment to education. This includes ex vember, Walker has demonstrated strong leadership through the legislative session, a commitment to maximize human potential and the energy to get the job done. Genuinely pleased with the four months she has served as Utah's governor, Walker wants to finish what she has started. am passionate about public service," said Walker. "I'm grateful for what we've been able to accomplish so far, however, there's much more to do for this remarkable state." "I Unveiling her campaign slogan, "Walker Works," at the press conference, Walker hopes it's a statement that will resonate with fellow Utahns. "No one will work harder or smarter to boost Utah jobs, to provide quality education for our children and to improve Utah today and tomorrow," said Walker. Walker served eight years in the legislature, including leadership positions and 11 years as lieutenant governor prior to taking office as Utah's 15th governor. Born in Ogden, she received her bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from Brigham Young University, Stanford University and University of Utah, respectively. She is married to Myron Walker and is the mother of seven children and has 25 Governor highlights legislative session GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ACHIEVEMENTS SALT LAKE CITY- - Late at night, after the Legislature closed its session, Governor Olene Walker paused from her vigorous pace to reflect on and summarize the key points of the 2004 Utah legislative session, highlighting legislation of note and reiterating her administration's top priorities. "I am generally pleased with the outcomes of this legislative session," said Walker. "I established some critical priorities and I give credit to the 104 individuals who strived to meet those goals in 45 days." Walker made special note of her reading program, which, through a legislative compromise, will receive the full $30 million she proposed in her December budget recommendations. The state will match funds raised by the individual school districts up to $15 million, filling the governor's request for the total amount. "Reading is literally the key to educational and lifelong success," she said. "We have made a monetary commitment to our children that we want them to succeed. The money we budgeted this year for Performance Hus reading programs will yield untold dividends for generations to come." The governor also expressed satisfaction regarding her other top budgetary priorities, structural balance in the state budget and a two percent salary increase for state and education employees. "Considering the funds available, the Legislature did an adequate job with the budget," she said. "I proposed a two percent raise for state employees and their compromise in light of budget numbers was a one percent raise with a one-tim- e bonus. I am very pleased with the bonding package and the balance they've struck between e and ongoing programs." The governor now has a y signing period to consider all of the bills passed by the Legislature. She reaffirmed her commitment to evaluate each bill carefully before making final decisions. "My philosophy is simple," she said. "If a bill does more good than harm for our state and its citizens, I'll sign it. But if it does more harm than good, I won't." Walker said she is glad to have bills and budgets largely settled, but recognizes there is much still to do as governor and as a state. "I'd like to think it will slow down a little now, but with so much left to do I doubt that will happen," Walker said. "Progress takes action and we've only just begun. We all have so much to give, so I suggest we get startone-tim- 20-da- ed." Mt. Pleasant Public Library celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss by having a "Seusstennial" with over 50 participants. Everyone played games, listened to stories and participated in activities, all dealing with Dr. Seuss. Mt. Pleasant libraiy holds SeusstenniaT MT. PLEASANT Mt. Heas-an- t Public Library celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss by having a "Seusstenial" story hour March 3. Library clerk Cindy Leding-haentertained and educated m over 50 participants with stories, games and activities, all dealing with Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The library holds weekly sto- - Get a free classified at The Pyramid PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to shareholders of the Oak-cree- k Irrigation Company. The an- nual stockholders meeting will be held March 13, 2004 at the Fairview City Hall at 10:00 a.m. n panding her reading initiative into improving competency-base- d skills such as writing and arithmetic. , Maintain a fiscally conservative state budget. Walker will continue to push for limited bonding and building up the Rainy Day Fund to exercise responsible fiscal policy. Since her inauguration in No- ry time for preschoolers each Wednesday at 11 a.m. For infor mation, call the library at (435) 462-324- 0. SNOW COLLEGE SWIMMING POOL 2004 Spring Swimming Lesson Schedule Number of lessons. Ten lessons, all on Monday and Wednesday Date of Lessons: - Mon., March 15 and Wed., March 17; Mon., March 22 and Wei, March 24; Mon., March 29 and Wed., March 31; Mon., April 5 and Wed., April 7; Mon., Apnl 12 and Wed., Apnl 14; Mon Apnl 19 and Wed Apnl 21. lf it doesn't cause probelms with swimming lessons because of Spring Break, we will have a lesson these two days. If it does cause problems,, then we will cancel for Apnl 5 and 7 and start up on Monday, April 12. Swimming lessons will be over on Wednesday, April 21. 5 to 5 40 p m. Choose one of the times for your kid's lesson. 5 45 to 6.20 p m. The pool will be closed for swimming lessons. 35 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes far play time. American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors. 5 maximum per class, 3 minimum per class. If there are less than 3 e or pmrate lesson. students m a class it will have to be a Semiprivate. $40 per student. Pnvate; $30 per student. $25 per student. Fees must be paid the first day of class or arrange ments must be made with Phillip Murray for payment beyond the first day. Call Phillip at 2837027 or 283 7021. LIST OF CLASSES. InfantfToddler, Preschool, Level I, Level II, Level III, Level IV, Level V, Level VIILevel VII All classes will be taught from 5 p m. to 5 40 p m. and 5.45 p m. to 6.20 p.m. Please choose the time you woiid like to come. Infant and Toddler: 6 months to 36 mopnths Preschool: 3 to 5 years old. For any questions contact Snow College Swimming Pool and ask for Phil at 283 7027 or 283 7021. |
