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Show UTAH Snow College student, Peggy Beesley of Salt Lake City, was one of the few lucky people to get to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas when the jolly old elf visited the campus last week. We wont tell you what Peggy asked for, but we would like to extend our wishes for a very Merry Christmas to all our readers. 307 PRESS U ASSN 200 S SALT LAKE 15005 CITY, UT 84101-121- 2 kv nnnn java. Number Price $.50 MT. PLEASANT, UTAH 84647 - December 21, 1994 Volume 102 Fifty-on- e .3 million budget ':3rL approved by Sanpete county commissioner; ; Winners of the Fairview City lighting contest are pictured in front of the car Santa uses to chase down the grinch who has stolen a trunkful of holiday gifts. Russell and Gene Nielson, 345 East 200 North, won most unique for the holiday scene and lights in their yard. Other winners include Mickie and Jamie Allman, 280 North 400 East for lighting; Irene Nielson, 580 East 300 South Milbum, overall winner. Each received $75 toward power bills. Winners are not eligible to win again for three years. ; level reaches 10 or above, it is possible that the blood does not convey oxygen through the system. City water currendy tested less than 10, so its not a real cause for concern right now. i Roger Foisy, District Engineer for the Department of Environmental Quality, stated that while Moroni City responded quickly to the nitrate problem, he was concerned for citizens with private wells in oudying areas. They may have the same problem but are unaware of it, and they dont have their water analyzed regularly as does the if city water City. Generally, nitrates are high, private wells are probably the same. .i v County Commission wrapped up the 1995 budget at a public hearing on Dec. 20. Its a little heavier than last year, but not by much, and commissioners know that some revisions 'will be made along its month route. The new budget envisions revenues of $4,343,280, up by almost $300,000 over 1994. Part of the increase (about $40,000 or more) will come from property taxes. The tax rate will stay the same, but property evaluations have increased to an estimated total of $339,300,071. The county will receive more in federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT): $384,000 this year and $455,496 in 1995. Approximately $35,000 more will be received from Class B road allotment funds, to total about $555,000. Total expenditures are expect- ed to be $4,343,280 in 1995, up from Last years $4,057,096. County employees will get a boost three percent which is equal to the inflation cost-of-livi- rate. Overall, the general government (judicial departments and items like courthouse grounds) will have only $10,000 more to spend than in 1994. Public safety items will rise by almost $100,000. In order to avoid raising taxes, the county keeps drawing down on the cash balance it carries forward each year. A cash balance of $1,828,234 was on hand at the beginning of 1994 and the year will end with a balance estimated at $1,431,602; 1995 will end with an estimated $1,321,701. Even though the county property tax rate will remain the same, possible increases could come from increased . property-valuations- Early winter stops construction Manager commends citys action on Moroni water nitrate concerns by Barbara Gordon MORON- I- Citizen concerns about nitrates in the citys culinary water system were addressed during a public meeting the evening of Dec. 14. Compliance Program Manager Ken Bousfield, of die Utah Division of Drinking Water, told the large gathering that he deals with 1,000 different water users and has never had any city actually call his office to inform him that they have a high nitrate level in their water system. He commended Moroni City for doing this and for the concern they have had for their citizens. : Bousfield explained that the nitrates affect children up to age 12 months and when the nitrate by Bruce Jennings MANTI-- - The Sanpete by C. R. Truitt FOUNTAIN GREE- N- Sunrise engineer Greg Potter reported during the Dec. 14 city coun- cil meeting that the Schedule B sewer project construction was shut down Nov. 27, and work on the lagoons ceased Nov. 30 because of early winter conditions. Foisy also explained that the EPA has not received enough Continued to page 6 Condie Construction NS Band Concert MT. PLEASAN- T- The North Sanpete High School Band will perform in concert tonight, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. in the schools auditorium. The Ninth Grade, Concert and Jazz Bands will be featured. There is no charge for admission. Weather news MT. PLEASAN- The Urse-nbaWeather Station reports that for the week of Dec. 12 through Dec. 18, a high temperature of 45 degrees was recorded on Dec. 18 and low of 11 degrees was reported on Dec. 16. Barometric high was 30.20 on Dec. 16 with a low of 29.84 on Dec. 12. Precipitation included .26" on Dec. 13 (4" snow) and .035" on Dec. 15 (trace of snow) for a total of .295". Peak wind gusts were recorded as follows: Dec. 12, 16 mph, N; Dec. 13, 16 mph, SSW; Dec. 14, 7 mph, NE; Dec. 15, 8 mph, ENE; Dec. 16, 8 mph, ENE; Dec. 17, 11 mph, NE; and Dec. 18, 14 mph, W. T- ch Compa- ny, however, offered to keep a scaled-dow- n labor force and conequipment to do off-roa-d struction of the sewer project, and a change order was passed allowing minimal sewer construction to continue. In other sewer project business, Potter said the state will require a number of samples taken at the lagoon site for the ground water discharge permit, but he had been unable to obtain the exact cost prior to the council meeting and will report back to them. A several 15-ye- ar resident voiced her largest complaints, one being the poor condition of the back streets from the sewer project and her inability to reach anyone to whom she could report potential road hazards. Second, she said that Christmas lights and decorations are inadequate and shows a lack of city pride. The council said they couldnt do anything about street conditions at this point, but once the project is over, the construction company will restore them to be better than before the project started. Councilman Scott Collard offered to give her complaint forms that she could drop off at his home. He also said she could leave a message on the citys answering machine and they would take care of any hazards she spots. As to the Christmas decorations, the council said their budget is tight and that donated candy canes were being put up the following day. They hadnt been set out sooner because the citys backhoe was being repaired. The council voiced concern about winter water usage being used to determine the sewer rate. Many residents have older houses or farm yards where its necessary to keep a small trickle of water running to prevent pipes from freezing and to water animals. alternatives were Several suggested but no action was taken. Candlelight service MT. PLEASAN- T- The traditional Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Call Pastor Stan Delong 7 at or Dave Boge at 1 for further formation. 462-266- 462-353- . 1 l Deadline PLEASAN- T- The will be closed office Pyramid .) M y, Dec. 26, for the . hohday Articles and adv -t- isi g for the Dec. 28 paper must be submitted by noon on Friday, Dec. 23. The Pyramid will be delivered as usual on Wednesday, Dec. 28. MT. Chr-uiiiiu- Darlene Blackham won $75 during the Dec. 17 Mt. Pleasant City Bucks drawing. Other winners included Kay Thorn be rrv of Fairview, $125, and Jack Gross of Mt. Pleasant, $100. Dec. 10 City Bucks winners were Eunice Aldrich of Mt. Pleasant, $125; Helen Swensen of Fairview, $100, and Shane, $75. The final City Bucks drawing will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens Center. POOR COPY iDejae Sorenson fit) of Fountain Green, Kami Jensen of Manti and Thomas Cook of Moroni are the three Sanpete High School Rodeo Club students who have qualified for State Finals, thus far. Over 900 Utah students comp e in High School Rodeo. |