OCR Text |
Show tUffe tlltmes-lNe&- Nephi, Utah Js Page 2 Juab County Fair Bike Barrel Racing and other contests The Juab County Fair Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest Come and test your watermelon seed spitting ability. This will be on Saturday, right after the Diaper Derby contest. Great prizes will be awarded! Open to all ages! Practice up and come and will hold a Bike Barrel Race Contest. It will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Participants will need to bring their own two wheel bike. The horse barrel racing pattern will be used for this timed event (copy of the pattern available at the Extension office). Categories are: Ages 8 and under; years; 13 and up. Prizes will be awarded. 2 by calling Lisa or the Extension Office, by Aug. 4. Candy Fling A Candy Fling will take place right after the Bike Barrel Race. All youth are invited to come and join in on the fun. Lots of candy and prizes will be tossed to the Pre-regist- Jacobson at 623-262- 5 623-345- 0 join in. Juab County Fair Diaper Derby seeking contestants The Juab County Fair announces the Fourth Annual by Diaper Derby Sunset Rail. It will be held in conjunction with the county fair on Saturday, Aug, 9, at Area Weather From The Internet Wednesday... Mostly sunny.. .Highs in the mid to upper 90s lows near 65 Thursday ... Mostly sunny.. .Highs near 100 Friday ... Partly cloudy.. .Lows in the upper 60s... Highs near 95 ... A chance of showers and thunderstorms... Lows in upper 60s. Highs near 95. Sunday the ... chance of showers and thunderstorms... Lows near 65, highs near 95. A Monday ... thunderstorms... Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Highs near 95. Nephi Weather Dorothy Ball, reporter Times-New- Crawlers only, walkers will be disqualified (18 Nephi City airport expansion cost lower than expected s Levan Weather Rose Godek, reporter Trauntvein Correspondent the size of by to replace the old shed which was by The shed would also have double doors. The proposed shed would be built by Jackson for Because the Nephi City Airport expansion project bid for the current years construction came in lower than 10-fo- policy... The Times News welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Juab County. Letters should be' to the point and must include the writers name, address and telephone number. Letters may not be used to replace advertisements, Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors or participants to a particular event Letters to the editor will be not be accepted from any candiate that has filled for political office or from anyone supporting a filed candidate. Anything unsigned, of a libelous nature, or containing defamatory statements will not be considered for publication. All letters must be typed (using upper and lower case letters only, letters in all caps will not be considered) or legibly written, be less than one double spaced type written page in length. Letters are subject to editing. Mail to Letter to the Editor, P.O. Box 77, Nephi, Utah, 84648. Deadline is Monday before 5 p.m. 'Qltmes-Nef- as Allan R. Gibson, Publisher Mariann C. Gibson, Editor Myrna Trauntvein, Correspondent 623-019- Rebecca Dopp, Correspondent 623-103- Nephi 5 Levan 7 Check us out online at: www.nephitimesnews.com Call: (435) for subscription 623-052- 10-fo- 10-fo- expected, the federal government approved the addition of another portion of the project for this construction season. Because the bids for this years phase were lower, some of next years work was moved to this year which will speed up the process, said Randy McKnight, city administrator. The improvements were - originally approved by the federal government to be completed over three years. The bid for the first construction phase was awarded to H.E. Davis Construction complete Equipment shed for $1,224,805. The 12th E. and some apron work will be done. We were very pleased" Work on the Nephi City with the bids we received, Shed Well is fiEquipment said McKnight. nally complete and the water is flowing at that site. Times-New- The contractors found the last leak and were able to pressurize the line, said not hold a istrator. 623-473- 5 publishernephitimesnews.com The Times-New- s C (CPSP is published each Wednesday by The Times-New- s Publishing Co., 96 South Main, Nephi, Utah 84648. Periodical postage is paid at Nephi, Utah. POSTMASTER. Send address P. O. Bo 77, Nephi, Utah 84648 changes to The Times-NewDeadline- - News and advertising, close cf business, Monday prior to publication. When a holiday falls on Monday, the deadline is the Friday prior to publication. Subscription prices: Six months, 120 in or out of Juab County, one year, S24 in Juab County, 830 outside Juab County, payable in advance. No subscriptions accepted for less than si months. Single copy price, 631-06- By Myrna Trauntvein Times-New- s The line was laid last year, 2002, from the well to the city water supply. However, a series of leaks along the route bedeviled the construction company. The search to find By Myrna Trauntvein and eliminate all of the sites which Times-New- s kept the lines from Correspondent reaching the needed pressure to make the well an addition There will not be a council to the citys supply was on meeting in Nephi on Tuesday, and occupied the crews until Aug.5. last month. It is vacation time in the They system was also city and several members of boiled out, meaning that a the council will not be preslarge amount of chlorine was ent. flushed through the system For that reason, council so that it could safely carry members agreed to cancel water for use was culinary the scheduled meeting. hearing has been scheduled for the following Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. to take public comment on a A public zone change proposal. If we need a council used. McKnight said that samples were then drawn and submitted to the state water quality board for testing. The tests returned with results, he said, The next step is to determine the water quality as far as taste is concerned, he good meeting," said McKnight, we could schedule business for that evening following the public hearing. The hearing is to take comment to change a zone in the general area of 900 North to 1 100 North between 100 East and 250 East. A map of the area affected by the proposed change will be available at city hall," said McKnight. In addition, the proposed zone change will be noticed in the paper. 4-- think, think, think. Brook Taylor said. If the taste of the water is good, then the water can be used in the culinary water supply, as a backup. It could also be used to replace water from the Jones Well. Water as needed could also be placed in the pressurized irrigation system. It gives the city another source of water," said McK- night. Subscribe Today! $24 per year in Juab County Nephi New shed to be built at Mona City Cemetery Randy McKnight, city admin- regularly so if one comes up with a bad idea the other two can vote it down. I has taken a lot of years to get the fairgrounds in the shape it is in today. Do not make it so the local people cannot afford to use it. I think the $100 damage deposit is out of line and $5,000 deposit is way out of line. At the time the new sound system was put in it was the people of the county who put clubs up the money. The put in $3,000. Are you now going to charge them $25 to use it for each Horse Show? To the commissioners, s 5 news or advertising. FAX: (435) INTERNET Email editor editornephitimesnews.com Fairgrounds 12-foo- t. To the County Commissioners. I have an id.ea of how to solve the problems at $1,225. the fairgrounds. If we can get it built bigWhen you have large ger to utilize- the concrete at the fairgrounds, groups there, we may as well do it, could all stand by the you said Newell, especially if it restrooms and collect a $1.00 doesnt cost much more. in advance as they per person Council members agreed to in. Then, when they come go authorize the spending of up out you could check to see if to $1,5000 for a new shed. there is any damage. If not, give back .75 and keep .25 to Work have the septic tanks cleaned out. If you get enough back, check into hooking up to the at City sewer system. It is no different than what you are asking to use the fairgrounds. When the commissioners By Myrna Trauntvein are voted in by the taxpayCorrespondent ers, they put in three people, regular Council meeting on August 5th Letters to the editor Myrna Trauntvein s Correspondent one-foo- 5. By Myrna Support Local Business Cemetery We felt a little sorry for that asks. So why not come the small business in Juab to us or any small business County when we read The in Juab County and ask for Times-New- s this week. help? We could have given you It was telling us to go to on the site. the handcart pageant, and we a deal on coupons and then I think it would be better could buy pizza from Little the people could have brought than a container, said Harry Caesars to go home and them in or called us up and Newell, council member. The make at sometime in the fuhad it delivered and wouldnt expense will not be that much ture to help the cost of putting have had to even make the greater. the pageant on. We think that pizza. We are sure any small The cement pad, already in is good to help with the cost, business would have done the place under the present shed, but with all the small busi- same. which is to be destroyed, is nesses in Juab County, We dont make any money why t larger all the way go up north to their business? on these things, but we feel around than the proposal. Juab County is supposed to we are helping the communiIf it is no an issue of support the pageant, but the ty and people will come back greatly increasing the expageant does not support and buy from us. We feel like pense, said Doran Kay, Juab County? we make a good product. council member, we should We are Two Jacks Pizza We saw the pageant last direct the builder to make it and we have worked with evweek and it was very good. A meet the size of the pad we eryone that has come along lot of work and time has gone have. and asked us to support them. into producing it. We hope it Part of the proposal is We have given specials to the makes a success for years to also that the builder will LDS Church, Baptist Church, come. tear down the old shed and the school sports, the elemenWe appreciate everyone who remove it from the site for tary school, the middle school, supports us, $50. Mona 24th, the Stampede, Ron and Annette Parkin Gary Jackson, Santaquin, just to name a few. Anyone Two Jacks Pizza, Nephi has proposed constructing a Dear Editor... shed, covering it with aluminum siding and a roof to 623-345- 0 Times-New- Dear Editor... Rather than purchase a box to use for a shed at the Mona City Cemetery, a shed will be built months and under). 2. Once race begins contestants cannot be touched by coaches. 3. Winner is first baby to cross finish line. 4. If baby leaves mat, only officials may put baby back on mat. 5. Two coaches maximum per baby. 6. Coaches cannot be on mat. Please contact Lisa at or the Extension Office, and register by Aug. will Email publisher By 1. Nephi City . City road will be closed, earthwork will begin A chance of showers and tEhe shed to be built at Mona New 623-262- 5 participants. Saturday at the fairgrounds. Chairperson, Lisa Jacobson and committee are seeking contestants to race to the finish line. Depending on the number of babies and their age range, different heats will be held. The winners receive awesome prizes. The General Rules are: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Correspondent Rather than purchase a box to use for a shed at the Mona City Cemetery, a shed will be built on the site. I think it would be better than a container, said Harry Newell, council member. The expense will not be that much greater. The cement pad, already in place under the present shed, which is to be destroyed, is t larger all the way around than the proposal. If it is no an issue of one-foo- greatly increasing the expense, said Doran Kay, council member, we should direct the builder to make it meet the size of the pad we have. Part of the proposal is also that the builder will tear down the old shed and remove it from the site for $50. Gary Jackson, Santaquin, has proposed constructing a shed, covering it with aluminum siding and a roof to the size of by to replace the old shed which 10-fo- ot 10-fo- was by The shed would also have double doors. The proposed shed would be built by Jackson for $1,225. If we can get it built big10-fo- 12-foo- t. ger to utilize the concrete there, we may as well do it, said Newell, especially if it doesnt cost much more." Council members agreed to authorize the spending of up to $1,5000 for a new shed. Free water testing offered by local conservation district The local Soil Conservapesticides, and Coliform and. tion District in conjunction E. coli bacteria. Each person with the Utah Department that signs up to have their of Agriculture and Food water tested will receive a (UDAF) is sponsoring free complete water analysis rewater sampling for local resiport and letter explaining the dents to promote awareness report. The program is volunof ground water quality. Its tary and Water sampling and test- purpose is to provide water ing water wells, agricultural quality information for citiwells, and springs is provided zens of Utah who use water as a public service. Cary that is not regulated under Peterson, Commissioner of the federal Clean Water Act. UDAF feels that it is imporYou can get more infortant that people understand mation and schedule water their quality of water and sampling by contacting how to protect water quality Mark Quilter at UDAF (801) to insure good health and crop You may also production. request information by fax The sampling program at (801) or email t ' provides chemical analysis mquilterutah.gov. of minerals, ions, total salts. 538-990- 538-943- 6 s, 75. Advertising rate available upon request. All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to editing and only will be used if the editor deems them newsworthy The editor reserves the right to hold submitted new items for space reasons. The Times-NewCopyright Nephi, Utah 2001. All rights reserved Reproduction .reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without pnor written permission by the publisher or editor. CHfigi nr.i i m.h SUU TEN MONTH i ) corns 307OID : ON-SIT- E TRAINING Required For Entry Into This Specialized Field $20,000 - SS0.000 with experience Employment at hospitals, c trues, health services, or contract your own work. For course information contact BARBARA COWAN 3 (435) 865-824- SUU SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY HANDHELD KNITTING LOOMS BEEHIVE SALES L.C. Charles and Jo Kleinman IKNITTING1MADBEASY Wah cxir wooden handheld knitting loom. Humanitarian and family projects are easy. Our customers range in age from 5 to 95. Make caps, scarfs, slippers, booties and more. Highest quality and made in Utah. Call 1 u 801-295-51- 07 for information |