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Show !iiHPii;ijiiiMiiiiiiriiii( i T i ; ' .wimf"" m t w "' " ' " f ,tM lfcj . $Wdm, The North Sanpete High School Drill Team is pictured here from left front: President Melissa Bailey, Teresa Christensen, Sara Vincent and Cyndi Cook; second row from left: Allison Aime. Maria Cook. Junior Drill Mistress Melinda Vice-preside- nt . Despain, Melissa Mower and Shera Shepherd; third row from left: Treasurer Tiffany Jarrett, Lyn-- Z Thomas, Gina Olson, Historian ChristaLee Sorenson, Maggi Barker and Secretary Marv Catherine Mnrlev: fourth rnw from lpft: Vice-preside- MT. PLEASANT, UTAH Volume 101 ? ' ' ' vjtr :.fe ' f vy p A'S4 I ' itE i j "; Alesha Larsen, KaeLyn Hansen, Wardrobe Mistress Laura Finlinson, Drill Mistress Jessica Wilkey, Tina Simons and Junior Drill Mistress Emily Cook. nt Price $.50 84647 - December 1, 1993 Number Forty-eigh- t City vacates property for Academy math, science building MT. PLEASAN- T- An ordinance vacating 200 South between 100 and 200 West plus a strip on the east side of 200 West was adopted during the Nov. 23 City Council meeting. The property will be deeded to Wasatch Academy for a new math and science building at 200 West and 200 South. The street has been closed for 58 years and Wasatch had leased the property for 50 years until 1985. A public hearing will be held Dec. 14 on two zoning matters: First, Richard Johansen has received an offer to purchase his 500 West auto repair shop by a person who would use it for sheet metal fabrication and is requesting a zoning change from ResidentialAgricultural to Man four-foot-wi- de SCADA systems. A payment comply with Privacy Act has been submitted on tions requiring them to be mailed behalf of culinary water system, inside envelopes. Thus far, the contractor Johnston and Phillips, V best price she has obtained is but the Mayor said he wont sign $119.15 per thousand, with a it until they are finished with the minimum order of 25,000 comclean-ubination forms which include the was statement with mailing and remitA treasurers report who Karen tance Hansen, envelopes. She anticipates presented by said that until property tax money that the Citys present computer comes in, the City is falling equipment would accommodate behind in paying some of its bills the new forms; the alternative due to heavy spending on sum- would be to hand stuff nearly mer projects. The best interest 1,400 envelopes each month. rate possible on a tax anticipation Theres approximately a Joan would be seven percent, and supply of the currently it was that used agreement general postcards and the switch would be cheaper to pay late will be made when theyre gone. Ron Cline, Price office mancharges instead, provided the bills dont become so delinquent ager for TCI Cablevision, exthat the city is put on a COD plained upcoming services and basis. council members answered Ms. Hansen was authorized to questions. He will investigate the order necessary quantities of new common complaint of lousy utility billing forms in order to network reception and report back. A possibility he mentioned was that the signal comes from Salt Lake down to Levan, then to Richfield and back up here which, he felt, was a very roundabout way for this valley to get TV reception. Entry forms may be obtained at City Hall and must be subCouncilman Steve Rosenlund mitted to City Hall prior to the mentioned that the problem could established deadlines. Everyone who fills out an entry form and has decorations in. place before Dec. 1 1 will receive $7.00 off their December electric bill; winners in each contest will Earl Ursenbach receive $50. Contestants can enter each week unless theyre a previous winner. Contest winners will not be eligible for grand prizes for two years following their win; however, they would qualify for the $7.00 power discount each year they enter. ufacturing Park for the plot of land his shop is on up to the property line on which their home is situated; and Second, Vertis Carter is requesting that property on 500 South between 200 and 300 East be changed from Residento tialAgricultural Multiple Residential to accommodate it construction of a senior citizen housing complex. Approval was given to the Planning Commissions1 recommendation for a lot split at 400 North and 100 West. The owners plan to build a home on the larger section and sell the smaller piece to their son on which he will, also, build a home. Mayor Chesley Christensen reported that there are still some problems with the hydro and regula-reque- p. ten-un- five-mon- th Early Bird winner named in city lighting contest MT. PLEASAN- T- Dick Ruiz the Early Bird residential lighting contest winner in the first of four contests being sponsored by the Power Department. was The three remaining contests include: The Good Citizen contest, with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, with judging on Dec. 4; and . . The Holiday Classic competition and Good Business contest whose deadlines are 5 p.m., Dec. 10, with judging on Dec. 11. st . be in our own translator. It seems money has been budgeted for its upkeep but the work never gets done. Mayor Christensen signed an application for a permit enabling the City to act as a local cable TV franchising authority. Cline explained that when TCIs franchise comes due for renewal in 1996, everything will be on the table for negotiation rates, channels, etc. Action was tabled on the Mayors suggestion to spent $300 per year to have fingertip information from the State purchasing systems DATANET. Anything the city contemplates purchasing can be checked through the computer system to find the best price already negotiated by the State; then local businesses will be given the opportunity to match the price. The council felt if the information is readily available by calling the State purchasing department theres no need to spend the $300 unless the process becomes too cumbersome. The Mayor explained the residential water FCC EPA-requir- ed testing for copper and lead which will be conducted before years end and repeated in six months. Five students have filed to serve on the youth city council and are in the process of electing the youth mayor. Fairview sets Christmas celebration FAIRVIE- W- The Citys celebration will begin Monday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the Dance Hall. Christmas The North Bend Entertainers will present a special Christmas program, "Memories of Christmas." The new sound system, lighting and stage will bring a new dimension to this years program. The public is welcome to enjoy an hour of short stories, songs of Christmas and a visit from Santa Claus who always brings a bag full of treats. Ursenbach appointed to VFW post MT. PLEASAN- T- Earl J. Ursenbach, a member of VFW Post 9276, has been appointed Assistant Inspector General for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States by VFW George R. CraThe occasion will christen the mer. rec center, which was remodeled Commenting on the apthrough funds raised over several pointment, Cramer said, "Comyears by Lions Club members rade Ursenbachs primary responand townspeople who manned the sibility in the office will be to assist the state commander this food Fair booth, along, year. ' County with matching funds from the "As a civic and service orCity. ganization we feel we have a responsibility to our neighbors as The City anticipates this will well as the veteran and the nabecome an annual event with tion. I am sure Comrade Ursencreative displays added each bach will fulfill his duties not bnly to the VFW but, also, to the year. County residents are welcome to drive by and enjoy the citizens of the state of Utah." Christmas lights and scenes durUrsenbach will serve during the 1993-9- 4 membership year. ing the holiday season. Spring City to launch holiday season Dec. 11 SPRING CITY-Townspe- ople will enjoy the first annual Spring tCity Victorian Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m., at the newly renovated recreation center. Singing groups, outdoor displays, tree lighting ceremonies and a special North 'Pole visitor will be part of the festivities, according to Mayor Ron Christensen. Afterward, a dance will be held for City residents over 14 years of age in the rec center, with music provided by "Junction 89." A moderate fee will be changed for non-residen- ts. Boyd Brothersen, center, was the speaker of One on the "Kick Off Project Red Ribbon-Ti- e for Safety Campaign," held recently at the State Capitol. Also pictured are Sanpete County Sheriff Wallace Buchanan, right, who re ceived a intoximeter donated by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), and Connie Horton, left, president of the Utah Chapter of MADD. The event was attended hy 150 police officers and MADD members. |