Show ?ti wrfrrrT Wednesday November 24 2004 Sanpete Messenger Sanpete Countywide Storyteller performs ‘A Christmas Carol ” By Kathy Lin Eggleston With his adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Douglas H Baker the star of the Excalibur Hotel's Tournament of Kings will weave the story of Scrooge’s transformation in local performances next week Baker presents the popular Christmas classic by becoming Scrooge Marley Bob Crachit the three Christmas Ghosts Tiny Tim and a host of other characters This play and its message are suitable for the entire M f: family Baker will perform in three local venues: Wednesday Dec at the Sevier Valley Center Thursday Dec 2 at the Snow College Eccles Center and Friday Dec 3 at Gunnison Valley High School All performances begin at 7 pm Tickets are $5 at the door Proceeds from these presentations will benefit the hosting facilities In addition Baker will present the Snow College Convocation in the Concert Hall of the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at 12:30 pqi on Dec 2 Festival will raise funds for SALINA — The third annual Old Town Christmas Festival will be held Saturday at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina beginning at 10 am with dinner served at 6 pm Talent will be provided throughout the day and crafters and vendors will participate New Horizons Crisis Center organizes a program each year and last year they served 422 children and 22 families The Old Town Christmas Festival is one of the main fundraisers that make this program possible New Horizons provides Christmas for people in five counties: Sevier Sanpete Piute Wayne and Millard The festival is in need of talent and donations or items for raffling and door prices Donors will receive two dinner tickets (which include the entrance fee) to the festival in appreciation Tobacco Prevention Coalition seeks members EPHRAIM — “In our changing world we need community leadership to assist with tobacco prevention efforts” said Rodney Anderson South Sanpete School District Tobacco Prevention Specialist and Chairman of the Sanpete County Tobacco Prevention Coalition “We hope to strengthen our forces against tobacco use especially among the youth in the county and to remind the public of the dangers of smoke” The main goal this year will be to distribute clean air signs and work with community businesses agencies and healthcare providers county wide to inform them of the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act The UICAA generally states that there will be no smoking inside public buildings or within 25 feet of the entrances exits air intakes or windows of s The coalition focuses on joining partners and strengthening tobacco prevention efforts in the county Meeting the first Monday of each month at 11 am at the Central Utah Counseling Center 390 West 100 N Ephraim the coalition is represented by members from North and South Sanpete School Districts Central Utah Health Department Mental Health Juvenile Court and Snow College The coalition welcomes new members For more information contact Deloris Miller of the coalition at the Central Utah Health Department 40 West 200 North Manti UT 84642 by phone at or by email at delorismillcr utahgov Fairview Mayor sets aside time Wednesday for citizens FAIRVIEW — Mayor Don Worley is opening his office to anyone who would like to meet with him to discuss issues affecting Fairview City and the decisions he is making Worley has set aside every Wednesday from 9 am to noon to have his door open and have treats on hand ers in a farm setting and their ' - Hrowoj t'V farms to your table we guarantee ‘Perfect Turkey Every County Many of Moroni Feed's growers are third and even fourth generation members of the turkey growing cooperative The growers featured on the picture tags include Lamont Bryant Curtis and Colton Blackham of Moroni: a grandfather his son and two grandsons brothers Brent Garth and Mark Christensen of Moroni husband and wife David and Free weekly lectures and performances are held from pm every Thursday in the Jorgensen Concert Hall of the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at Snow College For information call Diana Spencer at This week: No convocation this week Sfaff writer MANTI — During the Nov 17 City Council meeting the Manti City Council decided to distribute monies from a $35(XX) surplus to three areas: survey work on the east side roads improvements to the city park and city employee community According to the council surveying the north and south roads on the east side of the city to determine where the gaps are needs immediate attention The bids are in and there seems to be a large range between the high and low bids At the mayor’s request City Administrator Bill Mickelson will review the bids and find an acceptable one Improvements to the city park received many votes as an area to use the surplus “Almost everyone uses the park from time to time” stated council member Diane Keeler “Can we use some volunteers in the community who have experience in building landscaping plumbing and other areas of expertise to help with this project? We could use our money for materials if volunteers could dev nate some time and equipment which would make our dollars go farther” she added With an offer of matching funds of $ 8000 to be used toward the park council member Loren Thompson stressed that the city needs to take advantage of the offer while it is available Restrooms are needed and work should be done to maintain the pavilions “Volunteers have done a lot to help paint and clean up the playground equipment in the past but we need to invest some money to make it a better safer place for our children and grandchildren” Thompson said The overall opinion of the council was that Manti’s city park pales in comparison to other parks in the county member Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted at Sil’s Horseshoe Mountain Restaurant at 850 South Hwy US89 in Mt Pleasant for anyone in need or alone for the holiday Serving starts at am For more information or to volunteer in the dining room call Agnes Heath at Another suggested revision to the zoning ordinances includes the size of detached structures such as garages and barns The Judy Chantry compensation At the last council meeting Mayor Kim Anderson had asked council members for their input on how to distribute the surplus funds in ways that would most benefit the Thanksgiving dinner hosted Saturday Nov 27 accessory buildings should not be taller than the main structure Also the planning commission should review all building permits which would eliminate any misunderstanding before a build- Christmas Tree permits sold The Sanpete Ranger District of the National Forest will sell permits for Christmas trees at selected designations Tags will be $5 on a first come first serve basis Tags will not be sold at the District Olfice this year For locations and times call ing project begins The council was given copof the proposed zoning and ordinance changes which will be ies Monday Nov 29 reviewed by the mayor and city council Kristine Parker from Zions Public Finance gave a presentation on suggested funding for an Duo piano recital held at Snow Vedrana Subotic head of the piano department at Snow College and Heather Conner will present a duo piano recital at 7:30 pm Admission is free but donations to the scholarship fund will be gladly accepted industrial park south of Manti ‘There are many possibilities for building and financing an industrial park” explained Parker “If the city were to incur a debt service the debtor would need assurance of how the debt will be paid If lots are improved and made available there is the risk that the lots will not sell for a long time and the payments still need to be made” Tuesday Nov 30 College orchestra has concert The Snow College Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concert at 7:30 at the Eccles Performing Arts Center Tickets are $3 for adults and $12 for families Thursday Dec f'f ':1 J r vj Tuni ’y it en The Red Cross will have a blood drive at the LDS stake center in Gunnison at 96 W Center Street from pm Contact Todd Petersen at to make an appointment A general bond election would have to go before the public if any revenue bonds are considered However the main focus for a bond is currently on the Friday Dec aquatic park “If you put two bonds before the public then there is a chance that neither one of them would gain approval” cautioned Parker “It is best to have only one bond election focusing on one issue at a time” Mayor Anderson added that other areas in the county olTer lots in an industrial area for a reasonable price and if the city cannot offer a location and price that is competitive 3 Concert benefits hurricane victims Aspecial benefit wjlj be held at (he Snow College Activity Center for Florjda hurricane victims passes are $8 and are available at Kent’s Maverik Flix Snow College Student Life Office and Smithtix Events include: pm — Battle of the Bands ($2 at the door) pm — The Aquabats concert ($6 at the door) — Dancesstomps ($4 at the door) 10 it will not be able to attract businesses to the community The consensus of the council was that it would be nice to develop the industrial park but it will take some creative financing and a lot of planning It would be an investment in the future of Manti however community support is needed and an additional tax burden should not be considered loxx users suffered strokes heart attacks heart Many failure chest pains blood clots serious bleeding and even death If you or a loved one took VIOXX and had any of these problems call us now toll free at for a free consultation We practic e law In Arizona but associate with lawyers throughout the only US & l www osiiokm xoothfCHkflrrom Alan BUY ONE GET ON Dixie Cook of Fountain Green father and son Parry and Chad Olson of Ephraim and father and son Doug and Gary Cox of Manti “We feel that the consuming public likes the idea that the products they buy are pro- duced on farms” says David Bailey president of Moroni Feed and Norbest Buy two 1710 phones for $8999 each and after Motorola mail-i- n rebate one of them is FREE necessary to have development standards when a subdivision is being planned” stated Jackson Mayor Anderson responded that development standards have been under review with planning and zoning for about five months The development standards need to include types of fire hydrants types Father and son Parry and Chad Olson of Ephraim are one family of local y growers pictured on the tags of Moroni Feed Co Norbest Turkeys Company 2 Gunnison Stake sponsors blood drive “When any oping subdivisions parcel of land is divided it should be considered a subdivision It is one of several families of local turkey growers Each tag includes a picture of the family of grow- The turkeys produced by Moroni Feed Co have always been grown on farms in Sanpete Thursday Nov 25 Snow College Convocation Series Manti divvies $35k grant money the importance of salary increases “We have good city employees and we need to make sure they are taken care of” said Justesen Andrew Jackson planning consultant for Manti City presented some revisions to zoning ordinances He reviewed some suggested revisions including devel- MORONI — Moroni Feed Company is placing a on each whole frozen turkey for sale that features Time’” Compiled by John Hales Justesen reiterated his concerns about employee compensation and tag signatures along with the statement “Grown with watchful care by devoted family farmers From our HAPPENINGS encouraged to participate Contact or call a local ward representative for an appointment or To keep waiting to a minimum bring call Todd Petersen at personal identification and keep your appointed time Council Turkey package tags feature Sanpete growers A3 Sanpete County GUNNISON — ‘‘Remember the Red Cross doesn’t need your blood people do” says Todd Petersen blood drive coordinator “Please come and give blood” The Gunnison Stake Blood Drive is this Thursday from 3 pm-pm at the stake center 96 W Center Last summer the Gunnison area reached its goal of 60 units of blood “This time the Red Cross is asking us to donate 65 units of blood” says Petersen “This is not a small undertaking” Everyone who can donate is By of road twoyear service agreement per phone Rebate form available at nextelcomrebates Requires THE Sleek buyer mo Ready to take action connect under a second Color screen -- large 65K color display directions Speakerphone conferencing Wireless Web Access -- information on the go base lighting utilithat a develreview before ties and everything oper would need to starting a project The developer have a sketch plan planning commission All subdivision plans should be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission Also a developer should be responsible for the initial expense of utilities That cost could be reimbursed after a lot is sold and payment received from the Powerful -- Phones is advised to or an overall concept of the subdivision before starting the project This plan could avoid a lot of expense for 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