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Show FG council discusses youth council, First Night party, law enforcement ; Lamb Day, where children would by C.R. Truitt . Youth council twice-a-mont- Power outage darkens county MT. PLEASANT iyn" uu.")" At about 7:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, a power outage occurred that affected the whole county. It was reported that a cross-aron a pole in Utah County had burned causing a line to fall to the ground and fail. Power was then to local areas in a piece meal fashion. Some areas were quickly restored with "brown power", while others were still without any power at all. Power was restored here in Mt. Pleasant, about 2 p.m., in the afternoon. Repairs on the original line were fully completed by 6 p.m. m ed h. Judge Ivory told the group that North Sanpete community has skates available for use, if they can track them down. The YCC also suggested a "mutton bustin" event to be added to usiwni.wR. The council members gave full support to the YCC. 2000 celebration Russell Evans proposed the city hold a "First Night" year 2000 celebration, ' blocking , off one or two blocks on State Street,-havmusic for dancing, other activities, and a count down to the new year. Evans also suggested includs, ing hats, and confetti, for a minimal cover charge. He thought the evening should be mostly for city residents, but felt it shoulcf be open to all residents. Mayor Hansen suggested that booths be run by the YCC, Lions Club, and other groups who could use proceeds for projects noise-maker- City Recorder Maureen Lund swore in new Youth City Council (YCC) members, including Aaron Lund, recorder; Denk Johnson, secretary; James Nielsen, mayor; Misty Jensen, council woman; Ashly Lloyd, council woman; Amanda Aagard, council woman; ReBecca Hansen, treasurer; and Brett Stewart, councilman. . . The YCC shared plans to raise money for a sidewalk to be placed around the park and to address signs for homes. They requested use of the old gym in skate city hall to in-li- Council members appointed and Russel Evans, chairman Councilman Dan Naylor, Naylor and Evans will need to choose their own ride sheep. FOUNTAIN GREE- N- Judge Ron Ivory appeared before members of the council to make a plea for more law enforcement, at the Feb. 3, city council meeting. Mayor Hansen announced that the city has applied for a federal cop grant, but is not sure, they will receive it. The grant pays 75 percent of one officers pay the first year, 50 percent the second, and 25 percent the third. An answer is expected in a month or so. Ivory complimented Officer Jeff Nielsen on his efforts to track down stolen tools, but is concerned about a recent robbery of a police light, badge and radio taken in Sanpete county. , vice-chairm- Miscellaneous Copies of another citys sewer e extension policy was handed to each member to help prepare them for drafting a firm policy. The council agreed to credit Monica Young the $300 her parents had paid 22 years ago towards a sewer and water connection. Naylor stated he had been asked by several citizens about a library. Mayor Hansen explained fliat it would cost approximately $45,000 a year to keep a certified library. Middle school is dismissed after smoke scare MORON- I- Early Monday afternoon students in the North Sanpete Middle School were evacuated when students, reported the smell of smoke to a teacher, who then had a student pull the fire alarm. While students waited outside the building, the Moroni Fire Department investigated the cause of the smoke, which turned out to be coming from several heating fans in the attic of the school. Once smoke had been cleared from the building, students returned to classrooms and the furnaces were turned back on. Unfortunately the fans once again filled the school with smoke causing several students to complain of nausea. Due to the continuing problem students were dismissed to go home at 12:30 p.m. The school reports no damage other than several furnace fans that will have to be replaced, the estimated damage is unknown at this time. League A volleyball MT. PLEASAN- T- League A volleyball action this week started with a victory, in three games, by Ison Drywall over Pegasus Satellite TV with scores of 15-and 15-and Candle won Simple Soap a close match against Ison Dry-wa- ll 10-1with scores of and remains Simple Soap undefeated with their second victory of the night against Jumpn Jammers with scores of 0 and 15-To finish the night. Terrys Custom Cabinets beat Claw Construction with scores of 15-- 3 and womens 3, 5, 5. 15-1- 1, 5. Captain Hook and the Queen of Hearts will help celebrate the ' RIF distribution at Spring City Elementary, on Friday, Feb. 12. , Students will also participate in a treasure hunt and decorate ; Valentine cookies. C it COPY 15-1- 5. 15-1- 0. I 5, Jay, Lois Snow named LBS Couple of Year EPHRAI- M- Richard Jay and Lois K. Snow, Ephraim, have been chosen to receive the annual Sweetheart Award, at Friday TUrum, on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p. m. at the Ephraim LDS Institute of Religion. The Sweetheart Award is presented by the institute faculty and students to a couple who LDS standards of exemplify marriage and who have reared a fine LDS family. The Snows are the 22nd couple to be honored as a Sweetheart Couple. Jay grew up m Salt Lake City and Lois spent her younger years living in Sterling and later moved with her family Salt Lake City. They were married June 24. 1960, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After their marriage, they attended Snow College and Utah State University in Logan, where Jay received a bachelors and masters degree from Utah State University. They served in the military in Kentucky and later moved to Ephraim. Jay has been at Snow College for 27 years and Lois recently retired as a secretary of the Ephraim LDS Institute after 16 years of dedicated service. Jay and Lois are the parents of three children: Russell, Tem-p- e, AZ; Wendi (Jeff) Jorgensen, Ogden: and Melanie (David) Hill, West Valley City, and have six grandchildren. They are actively involved in the LDS church, fulfilling many callings. Jay has served as bishop, high counselor, and presently as counselor in the Ephraim Utah LDS Stake Presidency, Elk Ridge man injured in Fairview Canyon FAIRVIEW Zachary Adams, 19, of Elk Ridge, was injured while snowmobihng in Fairview Canyon, on Jan. 30, at about 5 p.m. Sheriff Claude A. Pickett, Sanpete Search and Rescue, along with the Fairview ambulance were dispatched to Mile Marker 13. Adams sustained injuries from the accident and received first aid by an EMT from the Park Service and a physician assistant who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident occurred. Search and Rescue members Adams, transported by sled, approximately one mile to Fair-vie- w Canyon Road, where r" x taken to Sanpete Valley H ospital and treated for injuries. There were 14 Search and Rescue man hours used, and 100 miles used. fc i 1 v 0' Lois and Lois has served as assistant camp director. Relief Society president, stake Young Women's secretary, stake Relief Society secretary, visiting teacher coordinator, and currently the tvnst for Jay Snow the ward Sunday and Bulletu., most of all. faithfully supporting her husband. In their spare time, they love people and enjoy reading Snow College to present Mikado by Holly Lynne Siinonsen EPHRAIM Snow College Theater Department will present the Gilbert and Sullivan musical "The Mikado" from Feb. 11 through Feb. 13, and Feb. 17 through Feb. 20. Tickets are available at the Snow College Crane Theater Box Office or Room 127A in the Humanities Building. Reservations are available by calling 283-7- 4 II. "The Mikado" is a delightfully clever musical of hapless lovers mercilessly buffeted by social restrictions," legal incortsis-tencie- s, judicial inequities, government stupidities, and thats just the first act. The play is set in the town of T; ipu", Japan. Nanki-Po- o has fled from the court of his father, the Mikado of Japan, tc scape marriage with an elderly lady, named Katisha. Assuming the disguise of a musician, he has fallen in love with however, Yum-Yu- he is prevented from marrying her by her guardian, who wishes to marry her himself. however, has been condemned to death for flirting. Filled with surprising twists, Ko-K- o, Ko-K- o, false affidavits, fallacious and executions, "The Mikado" is sure to have the audience rolling with laughter. Under the direction of Dr. Kim Christison, the cast is The Nathan Schreiner; Mikado, Nanki-PoSean Hunt; Ko-KGabe Hampton; Pooh-BaIvo Jacob SorPeterson; Pish-Tusenson; Yum-YuSummerlyn Towers; Pitti Sing. Maren RasJennifer Nudd; mussen; Pecp-B- o, and Katisha is played by Angela o, o. h, h, Geherin. The music will N by Judy Morgan. Stow College orchestra members wdl also participate in the musical d'-'xt- ed |