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Show AH 307 200 SALT r(je PRESS ASSN S 5oo5 UfE dry, UT ' mnmm' mZ. V?i ww g W Bniiwiflit 1 Itam4 , v z K4 t &,... Fred Christensen, Manager of Coca-Colawarded Ann a, PresBraithwaite the Coca-Col- a tigious Scholarship on August 7, 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braithwaite, and Paula Brewer, Director of Alumni and Annual Giving for Snow College, were present when Ann received the scholarship. SF Volume 105 MT. PLEASANT. UTAH 84647 - September 3, 1997 Price 500 Number Thirty-Si- x MP hears concerns about noise & odors Fountain Green First LDS Ward Relief Society enjoyed their summer party at the city park on Aug. 13. Mountain Fuel customers to see 20 rate decrease RICHFIELD Beginning Sept. 1, many central Utah residential customers will see a decrease of about 20 percent in their natural gas rates when the extension area rate expires, and its general service rate (the rate most Utah customers pay) goes into effect. Commercial users will see an even higher decrease, according to a Mountain Fuel press release. "This is good news for central and southern Utah residents," said Doyce Coates, Mountain Fuels southern region manager. "Our customers, especially those who use natural gas for space and water heating, will see significant savings," he said. For 10 years, central and southern Utah residents along Mountain Fuels 1987 system extension route have paid a higher rate for natural gas service to help cover the construction costs of extending a pipeline to their communities and installing distribution systems. The extension area rate included a $7.50 minimum bill. The typical customer using 115 decatherms (dth) per year paid $693 annually. Changing to the general service rate eliminates the $7.50 minimum bill charge, but includes a $5 customer charge to help cover the cost of meter reading and bill processing, including printing and mailing. Under this rate, the typical customer using 115 dth per year pays only $551.84 annually, representing a 20 percent reduction or an annual savings of $141.84. Individual customers may or may not see a decrease on a month to month basis, since usage varies month to month with the number and type of appliances. However, the annual bill for the typical customer will be lower under the general service rate. Because of significant savings, Coates believes many customers have been waiting for the extension rate to expire before buying more natural gas appliances. "I think well see more natural gas usage in southern Utah, because now there is more value in replacing electric- - and propane- - fueled equipment with natural gas appliances," he said. "By doing so, the annual energy savings, for many customers, will help cover the cost of replacing or convert" ing their equipment. Fuel Mountain customers in and northPiute Sevier, Sanpete, eastern Iron counties will see the rates change Sept. 1. Residents in southeastern Iron County and southern Washington County who signed up for service in 1988, can expect lower rates in December 1998, when their extension area rates expire. NS High School old work study program is revamped MT. PLEASAN- T- The old "Work Study" program at North Sanpete High School has been transformed into "Work-Base- d Learning" (WBL). Students are able to earn elective credit toward high school graduation for working by attending a semester of "Critical Workplace Skills". This class meets once-a-wein the school library and focuses on topics such as job safety, critical thinking, quality control, workplace economics and skills that contribute to success on any job. Students in WBL are only required to take one semester of this class, but credit cannot be earned until the class has been successfully completed. rs staff will conduct periodic work site evaluations to assess job performance ek School-to-Caree- and target any areas where a student may need help. In addition, students are encouraged to find jobs in areas that correspond to the career goals that are stated in their SEOPs (Student Plan), which could be developed into an internship with specific job skills and training. The Department of Workforce Services partners with to develop School-to-Caree- rs more intern opportunities with local employers. The team will also assist students in exploring various career and educational goals. For further information on the program contact Marlaine Kirton at the high school, 462-245-2. School-to-Caree- rs by Murphy Martin MT. PLEASAN- T- Council members listened to citizen concerns during the regular city council meeting held Aug. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Tom East requested help with young people and cars and noise throughout the night. Sergeant Randy Lee, Mt. fleasant City Police Department, fielded questions and discussed procedures. Sergeant Lee, the Mayor and Councilman Bona were in disagreement about actual hours of the citys curfew. Sergeant Lee will check into the correct times for enforcement. A second citizen request came from Mrs. Dennis Martin, who asked for the last of the property owners in Aspen Village to come into compliance with the citys ordinance for hard parking slabs. Martin indicated that property owners Shaw, Hansen, Glauser and Gibson were out of compliance. The city had no comment. Final residents to approach the council were concerning a home-base- d business that they say has become a nuisance. Residents are continuing to claim that Jones Waste Disposal is a nuisance due to offensive odors and waste water being washed down city streets. A motion was passed that a letter be sent to Jones Waste Disposal to move its barrels and trucks in 30 days after the next regularly scheduled County Commissioners meeting. Mayor Christensen recommended and the council concurred that an issue be placed on the next meetings agenda as a public hearing issue after a request from the LDS Seminary to buy a piece of city property, 54 feet deep by 99 feet wide, which they are asking the city to vacate. Councilman Bona reported the Main Street Board is concerned about the amount of drugs in Mt. Pleasant. The board would like to form a citizens group to help the police department. Sergeant Lee indicated that a citizens group must be willing to go to court. Bona said he would report back to the Main Street Board. Councilwoman Jarre tt raised a series of questions concerning impact fees. Jarrett specifically asked, "Does our new growth justify how high the impact fees are?" Blackham Councilman the fees supported by saying, "I have no problem with how high the numbers are, in fact, I think the numbers are too conservative." After discussion Councilman Bona said, "Our only real concern tonight is to set a date for a public hearing on impact fees." A date was set for a public hearing, on Oct. 14. Councilwoman Bigler brought forth her concerns about the cemetery. She reported the cemetery has real problems. "It is POORiCOPY neglected, she said noting she could find no line of responsibility to take care of the cemetery. She said people keep chewing her out and want to take her for a ride there. Councilwoman Bigler introduced Leon Monk of Monks Monument Service, who gave the council a service proposal. He stated that a Tot of history' starts in the cemetery and people do visit them. He said that if this place isnt kept up, it could be a reflection on the city. Council members were in agreement that the cemetery has real problems with maintenance. Monk gave a detailed account of tasks that would and would not be preformed by his service. Monk is still expecting the city to keep the records and maps, write work orders to mark graves, remove dead flowers, trim trees, water, open graves and do snow removal. Monks Monument Service would perform the rest of the tasks at a cost of between $18,000 to $20,000 per year. It was decided to table this item until the Public Works Department could be looked at even though Councilman Black-hasaid he was in favor of privatization of as many services as possible and Councilwoman Jarrett asked Monk to prepare a cost breakdown of services. Mayor Christensen reported on a series of items including the financial report. He stated that with City Recorder Brunger out ill the balances appear negative, but it only looks bad. He stated the city is in really good shape. m Christensen Mayor also brought forth a request from the animal control officer about the city developing a "Kennel License", which would include cats and dogs. Christensen also reported on a series of meetings taking place in and out of the state, which the council continued to encourage Mayor Christensens attendance. Library lists winners and new books purchased MT. PLEASAN- T- Winners five-welibrary extended reading contest are: Stephen Lewis, Amanda James, Jorie Christensen, James Stewart and Martin Murillo. Prizes included book bags and activity books with subjects like the Wright brothers, Florence Nightingale and other famous people. To qualify for weekly drawings, a child must liave been read to or read a total of five books per entry. With an Inadequate Grant, the library purchased three sets of encyclopedias. They were the the Americana, Encyclopedia Encyclopedia of Social Issues and the Encyclopedia of Life Science. The Life Science encyclopedias contain a thorough coverage of all the major life sciehce topics. Articles, arranged in alphabetical order, are written to be interesting and accessible to people who do not have a strong background in science as well as those who do. of the ek and explaining Describing phenomena that are seen every day, these articles include information on the cutting edge of science and help to understand theories and discoveries that may be reported in the news..' The Encyclopedia of Social Issues covers a range of news schools of political, philosophical and social thought as well as new technologies, discoveries in science and medicine, and .new movements in the arts and letters. This encyclopedia set was designed as a practical solution to aid people in the understanding of such topics as well as the history of them. "Ephraims Seed by Pam Blackwell is another new purd chase. It is a psychological fiction book that travels into the 21st century when the LDS Church has been outlawed by the international government and cruel wars have begun. A special housecleaning book, 500 Terrific Ideas for Cleaning Everything", by Don Aslett was included in the collection. He gives expert advise from choosing and using supplies to cleaning absolutely everything faster and more effectively. Patrons are reminded that any book, tape or video that is cur-renin use by another patron be placed on a waiting list. may When that item becomes available, the patron is then notified. The public is welcome to look over the new selections. For further information, contact the library, high-pace- 462-324- 0. Media center hours MT. PLEASAN- T- North Sanpete High School Library Media Center recendy announced extended hours to enable students to utilize research facilities. Each Tuesday and Thursday, the center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to expanded library hours. Job Service will remain open on Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. |
