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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - September 20, 1995 Ftn Green approves revised zoning by C. R. Truitt FOUNTAIN GREE- N- Three zoning ordinances were passed unanimously by the Moroni City Council at their Aug. 6 meeting. Planning and Zoning commissioners, Shelith Jacobson and Joseph Papenfuss, led the efforts to bring the city in line with state wishes after ordinance revisions by consultant Odell Miner and commission members. Discussion delved into setbacks, fence height limits, subdivision, as well as promoting ordinance benefits. Commissioners covered the citys four zone types property, commercial property along Highway 132, public zoning, and "sensitive" lands, which include flood areas. Commissioners say the divisions protect the city from lawsuit would someone want to build in those areas. These areas have the most stringent laws and give the city the most annexation control. Residents were told that ordinances cover fees residents must pay for actions taken by the commission and penalties for noncompliance are also incorporated in the documents. Commissioners urged residents to know and follow ordinances. Papenfuss said the commission was in place to make fountain Green residents aware that things-havchanged and they cant just go and do what they want with their property. "You have to ask permission," he added. Ordinances will be kept at city hall so that residents can read them. Flouride Treatment City resident Alan Wright strongly recommended the city fluoridate its culinary water system. He claimed Utah is behind other states in flouride treatment with only five Utah cities currently participating. Fluoridation benefits include on dental treatment. savings Wright said the state dental office reported the cost to citizens would be $3 to $5 per person above whatever initial costs there are. Wright did not have that' amount available. Wright said that as far as drawr, backs, more people have died by inoculations than the four or five who have died from flouride poisoning in the entire county. One resident voiced concern about people with flouride allergies to which Wright responded that the state dental board claims they are nonexistent and like to talk to the doctor1 who advised the resident. Several other residents and: council members noted that flouride is given in school on a vol- untary basis, but most receive it. Commissioner Jacobson said she: would like to see fluoridation in-- ' the water system for the sake of small children. Mayor Hansen polled the 25. people in attendance and only six people raised their hands in support. Councilman Collard said he would like to see it on the ballot and let the public express, its interests in that forum. , , . Today, most retail establishments use an "electronic scanner" to ring up sale items. When a cashier scans an item, a computer decodes the Universal Product Code (UPC), sending the price and other product information to the register. At the same time, the price is shown on the display screen and a receipt is printed for the consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) asserts that scanned prices are not always right. It is estimated by consumer advocates that scanner errors can overcharge consumers millions of dollars each year. Sometimes there are inconsistencies between the advertised or posted prices and prices stored in the computer. The BBB suggests consumers consider the following tips if they are concerned about the accuracy of scanned prices. Watch the display screen for prices. If you think you are being overcharged, speak up. Ask about the stores policy on pricing errors; if you spot an error, ask the cashier to make appropriate adjustments before you pay. Although some stores simply adjust the price, others deduct an additional amount.' Other retail establishments may offer the mispriced item at cost. You may want to bring a copy of the stores flyer or newspaad to the checkout counter. Some advertised specials may not be per in the computer yet and must be entered manually by the cashier. Consider jotting down prices or special sales as you go through the store. Check your receipt before you walk away. If you notice an error, ask the cashier to adjust the total. If youve already left the cashiers lane, see the store or department manager or the customer service department to correct any mistakes. If you notice a pattern of electronic scanning errors in a particular store, talk to the customer service department or the store manager. You also may want to write a letter to the companys corporate headquarters. The retailer may not realize such a problem exists. Report recurring problems to the local BBB, state Attorney Generals office or state or local consumer protection offices. I i if U y f r . & ;! u Iv VC hi !c; I The mayor announced that a Fountain Green resident did pay his part for a change in the sewer main installation by his house. The council voted to return his money because the change had been made through the regular project and was covered by funds. j In other action, the council granted a variance to a city resident for another year for his mobile home. Hansen also recommended that the council adopt guidelines for city royalty that would include the queens duties. He said theirs was die only royalty not represented at the county fair. Other matters Resident Jay Coombs voiced a; complaint about the way his Bradley Blackham, son of David and Dianne Blackham, Mt. Pleasant, paints Hawks dugout as part of his Eagle Scout project. The art york was donated by Jerry Jaran. The request for the sign came from Hawks baseball coach, Ed Staker. VJ Manti City to restore old town hall by Bruce Jennings MANT- I- After a few months of apparent inactivity, Manti City moved forward last week on two proposals: the restoration of the old town hall and new office building construction. The Historic Preservation Commission, after making a presentation at Manti s recent city council meeting, was authorized to seek grants and other income to fund die restoration. Merrill Ogden, commission spokesman, pointed out that the building has historical significance, aesthetic quality and is in a relatively sound condition. In an earlier brief study, state preservation specialists attested the structures soundness and also to its adaptability. , . mJ Cole Seely, son of Tom and Jennifer Seely of Mt. Pleasant, celebrated his first birthday Sept. 6, 1995. Grandparents are Starla Peterson, Mt. Pleasant; Larry Peterson, Idaho; Velores Seely, Mt. Pleasant and the late Cherron Seely. 4-- H MT. PLEASANT 462-325- 8; 462-021- 4; 462-260- 1. The state people who studied the building with a view to restoration declined to make an estimate as to its costs, explaining that would depend on a decision as to what uses it would be put apparent cost, however, can be avoided in the proposed restoration (Americans Disability Act) which could have required extensive changes. Don Hartley, of the State Historical Preservation Office has informed the commission that. ADA does not apply to historical buildings. . . 4-- H 1- -5 4-- H 22-2- 8; 4-- H 835-215- 1. Burton speaks at MP library With these details taken care of, the commission will now go ahead with its quest for those sometimes elusive dollars in support of what the members consider a worthwhile cause, Ms. Ogden promised. The council is also evidently committed to constructing a new office building on property owned by the city on Main Street between the. health clinic and the Old Town Hall. An architectural firm has now committed preliminary plans for the building and, by motion of Councilman Douglas Dyreng, Zions First International Bank will be retained as the projects financial consultant. One possible funding source is the Community Impact Board, with the loan to be paid off by rental revenue. City officials remain convinced that a new office building is urgently needed to provide space for agencies, businesses and professional people. 200 lb. I' IV IV 2V ... , Friday, September 29th, 1995 4:00 p.m, at Snow College i : . . s'1 Ftn Green news FTN. GREE- N- The Nickoli-- -. Luella Holman Mikkelson family.,. reunion was recently held at the . ... city park. Doris M. Barnes, Salt . , Lake was in charge of the party.- - ; Activities included playing ball,;.. other games, visiting and good;; food. Approximately 75 family members were in attendance. , ', PUA T 39 42 54 2V 99 3V 99 Other popular sizes in slock ft 59 59 Rectangle - 1V2X34- 29 2 ft 8:30-5:- 30 Mon.-F- ri. 49 ft 52 55 1.69 1.89 1.99 1.99 Saturdays 9:00-12:- 00 Noon POSITION AVAILABLE The Six County Association of Governments is hiring a SENIOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR for the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center. part-tim- e are needed in personnel compatibility, especially with older adults: written and oral communication, bookkeeping, supervision and organization. . Skills Interviews will be conducted at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 20, 1995. Applications may be obtained from Jon Schuhmann, Senior Center President, at 48 West Main, Mt. Pleas-ant-For further information by calling 462-260call the Area Agency On Aging at 896-922- or 1. 2. l , , , T PALMERS METALMART Lehi Open an '. Square Tube 12 20 ft 472 n from,,-Americ- 1200 East 100 South p.m. and Mefissa $. 39 72 54 42 . MT. PLEASAN- T- The San-'- :; ' pitch River Watch, Wasatch; , Academys literary magazine, has, :v received two major awards Scholastic Press Asso- - . ciation. The magazine won "The Most ' Outstanding High School Maga- -' ' zine for 1995" and "First Place ' 1' with Special Merit. " Louisa Bennion, Spring City, " served as editor and is currently ittending Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Karoline Theobald, English instructor, was the publi-- ; v cation advisor. STEEL TUBE STEEL PIPE , VH In 12 38 14 PLEASAN- T- A free program about the women of the entitled movement westward "The Lady on the Trail: Dispos-- . able Baggage?" will be presented by Terre Burton from Dixie College at the Mt. Pleasant Library on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 When asked why she chose that title she stated that it was to be ' both humorous and serious. She found through journals and letters that women were very important in the settlement of the west. Burton was bom in Vernal Utah but has spent most of her life living in other states. She was 0 raised in Oregon, attended col- -. lege in Hawaii, then married a Marine (Lou Burton who was here last spring as Jim Bridger) and lived in several places before her husbands retirement. J, They spent 20 years in Wyoming, where she earned a Masters in American Studies and taught for 15 years at Laramie Community College. County Four years ago they moved to St. George where Burton is chair of the Social Sciences and Humani-- , ties departments. Wasatch Academy publication gets high marks STEEL" PLATE " 31 6" ,i point. In an attempt to confront anoth- er urgent problem (the Sanpete Sanitary Landfill) head on, the . council authorized Bill Mickel-- , , son, city recorder, to represent Manti in landfill board meetings that will attempt to develop a : uniform garbage collectiondis- - ' ' posal program to avoid expensive' ' landfill alteratuibs to meet state' requirements. Otherwise, landfill members, will have to make significant ,, changes in garbage operations,-- ; officials said. SA VEt$$$:ON :STEEUWPIP&TUBE ' MT. for the Sanpete County is in a growth, cycle, they point out, and as the county seat, Manti is the focal . to. One MANT- I- Sanpete County 4- -. Hers will need to turn in record books for the county contest by Sept. 25, according to a press release from JoAnn Mortensen, Sanpete Countys USU Extension Home Economist. Prizes for the record book contest include five $50 savings bonds and several $5 and $10 awards. Sept. 25 is also the date for. participants to pick up state fair ..articles and premiums at the USU Extension Office at the Sanpete County Courthouse basement. Western Leadership Congress registration forms and $85 of the $200 registration fee are due Sept. 30; Congress will in Salt Lake be held Dec. : City. Deadlines coming up in October and November include: .Bake & Take Week Oct. Achievement Night, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. For more information contact Ms. Mortensen (please join nsfor the greenwood Student Center hall. , Orders and years. Proceeds from this project go to the clubs many charitable outlets and results in civic betterment overall, according to Jon Schuhmann, Lions Club spokesperson Residents that have not been contacted may call Boyd Broth-erso- n at Mike Roper at or Jon Schuhmann at Deadline for' orders is Monday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. 16 deadlines Among suggested uses were listed an art gallery and information center. Ogdens wife said the group is also requesting that Manti budget $10,000 per year toward upgrading and maintaining the old city ' Lions Club announces annual drive listings for the annual Lions Club birthday calendar will be taken at Terrels Thriftway on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Club members will also canvass the community. The Lione Club has sponsored the birthday calendar for the past JlCma ' . 1 "Hansen promised to check into the matter. Another resident said he was sure the grade for his sewer was steep enough and joked that his basement could be a lagoon for his neighbor. Hansen said that Sunrise would be back in the next couple of days. ' Keep eyes on scanner J y t garden lot was left.' He said a ribbon of concrete was left after Condie replaced June Garrisons back fence. He would not sign off on it. |