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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - July 22, 1998 City may reconsider purchasing old gymnasium from NS district by Murphy-Marti- n MT. PLEASAN- T- Mae Thompson, Neil Jorgensen and G.W. Johansen appeared before city council members to request council reconsideration for purchasing the old gym from North Sanpete School District in a June 26 meeting. Mae Thompson stated that the school district is interested in selling to the city because a "government entity" would have to take possession of the property- G. W. Johansen stated that they would like to form a committee to raise money to repair the old gym. He further stated that there has been so much enthusiasm for the project that the city would not have to worry about the finances. Councilman Bona assured the residents that the council would consider the idea if the selling price was reasonable. Thompson said they wanted some security that after the committee takes over the building project, that the city would be there. Jorgensen said the old gym is something the community really needs, stating that the Recreation Center is crowded now, and wonders what it will be like in five years. Councilman Blackham indicated he was struggling with this concept since the building belongs to the district apd is not a Mt. Pleasant building. Councilwoman Jarrett said she has an interest in the building, itself not the whole property , but is willing to talk. Consolidated court In other business, city council members passed a motion to accept consolidating the courts in the North Sanpete area. The district would include Mt. Pleasant, Spring City, Fairview, Fountain Green, and Moroni. Judge Ron Ivory said they would like to undo what the legislature had done to them about 10 years ago. Ivory believes that the court can be The revenues received would be sent back to each city, splitting the budget on a per capita basis. 283-415- 1. Wildfires burned over six million acres in 1996. That is an area about the size of the state of New Hampshire. The principle causes of person-cause- d wildfires are campfires left unattended, trash burning on windy days, careless discarding of smoking materials and operating equipment without spark arresters. The Forest Service recommends that campers make proper campfire areas before lighting the fire. They suggest to dig a small pit away from overhanging branches and circle the pit with r Authority board schedules meeting MILBURN The annual Milburn Reunion will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at the residence of Don and Patricia Smith. A potluck dinner will be served. Central North U.S. Highway 89 in Mary- MT. PLEASANT Utah Counseling Center Authori- - i svale. ty Board will hold their regular Bats and whales depend on meeting at 10:30 a.m., Wednes- day, July 29, at Big Rock Candy their hearing to navigate in the Mountain Resort, located at 4479 dark. system computer. Ivory also pointed out that each community has different forms, but this system would unify things. Councilman Blackham said he was encouraged by the proposal. The other communities would be involved will also have to vote in favor of the unifying move. If communities are interested the Judicial Council in Salt Lake City would still have to approve the concept. Miscellaneous The council also voted in favor of giving the power department another $4,000 to purchase a line finder to help crews locate underground power lines. Dan Anderson said this is especially important for the Skyline Mountain Project because there are so many lines there. A motion was passed to refund Desmond and Shepardson for their sewer extensions. UHP report Preventing forest fires EPHRAIM Utah is in the peak of its forest fire season which continues until Oct. 30, according to a press release from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service. For information on fires contact the Forest Service at He further stated that with the new technologies, the count can hook right into the states court Milburn Reunion rocks. The pit area should be cleared of everything down to the soil for a distance of five feet around the pit. Keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby. Extra firewood should be stacked upwind and away from the fire. After lighting the fire, do not discard the match until it is cold. Never leave a campfire unattended, not even for a minute. Campfires should never be in prohibited areas. For disaster free debris burning the Forest Service recommends clearing a circle around the debris area. Keep a shovel, rake and water nearby while burning. Dry, windy days are not a time to bum. Fires should be tended by an adult at all times. They recommend checking with local authorities before burning. 30-fo- ot SANPETE CO Two injury accidents occurred over the weekend according to a report from the Utah Highway Patrol. A single car injury accident occurred on Highway 89 at 1:30 p.m. on July 17, two miles south of Chester. Harmon Vanduscn, 72, of Ephraim, was northbound when he drifted off the road on the right. He applied the brakes and going across both lanes and off the road on the right. The vehicle rolled onto its side on the shoulder of the southover-correcte- d, bound lane. Vandusen and his passenger, Janice Vandusen, 70, were injured and transported to the Sanpete Valley Hospital. Seat belts were worn. Vandusen was cited for failure to control and speed too fast. The vehicle was towed. know a care provider when I see one, and I see her in Mt.Pleasant. I good health was born with health problems and have seen doctors in many major cities. None were able to diagnose my condition until I moved to Sanpete County and saw Cheryl Fitzgerald at IHC. Today, thanks to her dedication I I feel better than I ever have. I trust her completely with my health and the health of my teenage daughter. Suzanne Larsen needed a new start. Not happy with and honesty, previous treatment and getting progressively worse, her friends and family recommended Cheryl Fitzgerald, a disorder yet since has experienced a dramatic improvement in her quality of life. Cheryl keeps a close watch over her and regularly monitors her condition. Like many IHC patients, Suzanne know's that the best health care isnt always provided in big cities. She gets hers sitting knee-to-knwith a trusted medical down the road. professional just fcO!n itiRyti lEWitmflr LtiUD'UUat: 'SlINlXr An injustice to one ace to all. physician assistant at IHCs Mt. Pleasant Health Clinic. Suzanne was diagnosed with diabetes and a rare sleep 4O3 'Qfij K50J Mte5WO0iXj is a menh iFiis'w psosarnii JULY 23, 24, 25 14th Annual Schedule of Events Thursday, July 23rd 6 p.m. Horse Parade - State Street Contact Cathy Nelson 427-931- 8 7 p.m. Pre-rodEntertainment eo 8 Rodeo Grounds p.m. CRC Championship rodeo Rodeo Grounds Friday, July 24th 6 p.m. Firemans Wake Up 6 a.m. Fun Run - City Hall Saturday, July 25th 7 p.m. Co-e- Softball Tournament d Park Contact Lee Ball 427-933- R. Sorenson ' 6 9 p.m. Stonequarry Qranc Cross Counry Mountain Bike Race Contact Dennis Church 427-50- Contact Scott Butler 7 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony Lions Park 7 a.m. Firemans Breakfast - Lions Park 9 a.m. DUP Program 427-37- 57 2nd & 3rd Ward Church 10 a.m.Craft Fair Dance Hall 10:30 a.m. Kids Parade 11 a.m.Pioneer Parade - State Street (No parking on State Street) 12 noon EMT Barbecue - Lions Park 1 p.m. Kids Games & Entertainment, Lions Park Stacy Dyer - Rusty Bench o 7 p.m. Entertainment TonyNeilson 8 p.m. CRC Championship Rodeo Rodeo Grounds 9 p.m. Dance - Dance Hall Music: Crazy Coyote 10 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park i 427-929- 10 p.m. Fireworks . Rodeo Grounds CRC Championship RODEO July 23 & 24 8 p.m. Rodeo Grounds I 7 p.m. 14th Annual Demolition Derby : Rodeo Grounds 6 Contact Rusty Bench -- Demolition Derby July 25, 7 p.m. Rodeo Grounds ! Entertainment 7p.m. Pre-rode- o Please no paRking on Pre-rode- duRing . u1y 24 PaRade 1 |