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Show t PRESS UTAH 307 200 M S SALT LACE 31 Dec S3 15005 CITf. y d d ASSN 1212 S 84101 UT o non 0-0' IA 44'ril V ,, Jr fVssi-- ' ,5 4 i ; l : " - '' y y V?- Si ' v i-y- ti y i - ' i - J 4 1 s :jr o fr J. q v' A ; v , 54 AO , '& Wfe ' , . , , SVAAiS a4 VA ' ' '4 tr'y ,' s 'SV' T t 'w - v, V ,y rrv T ' ' v ' s . Vs ',' &?, ' y' ' "' '' '''y f ' v's V' ,, Y- - O., S',, '' '' ' ssy i ! , - 'C,K0., '' , ' y . s j The Fountain Green LDS Church building was recently rededicatedc after renovations were made. The first LDS church house was erected in 1862, followed by buildings in 1880, 1951, and 1986. Mitchell V. Myers, area athority seventy, spoke and then gave the dedicatory prayer. Several songs were sung by the combined choir and a solo was sung by Joani Schena, granddaughter of t Volume 107 MT. PLEASANT, UTAH 84647 April 7, 1999 ' .. A w ' v Myers vv, : Price 500 Number Fourteen Citizens debate sale of rodeo ground area and customer parking, a concession stand, public rest rooms and a warm-u- p area. by Murphy Martin MT. PLEASAN- T- A large crowd packed into the city hall on March 23, for the regularly Stallings says that a commer- cial venture would complain about all the things connected with a rodeo, like the flies and smell and would try to close the scheduled council meeting. The council agenda seemed relatively unassuming. Most of the citizens wanted to be heard during the Public Participation" portion of the meeting. Some residents came with prepared statements to read; others just wanted their voices to be heard regardless of the time constraint. three-minu- accepted the bid, and if the city is only looking at money, then the council needs to quit promot-- , ing Mt. Pleasant as a rural area. Olsen pointed out that it is a detriment to put money before kids. Wanda Terry recollected on memories of when she was a kid growing up here and was able to' participate in activities of swimming in the summer, ice skating in the winter, and weekly dancing. Terry pointed out that there is too much debris from the depot restoration for kids to even warm-u- p an animal and that the think that the comhere people merce belongs in the Industrial Park by the airport so leave the rodeo grounds alone. Dick Ruiz added that space is of the essence, and the city has built a beautiful area with the and rodeo park cemetery, Ruiz stated also that' this grounds. is horse, cattle and sheep country, ground is a choice commodity and should be kept as is. Marla Holbright, employee at the alternative, high school pointed out the importance for kids to rodeo down. Stallings also reminded the council members of how successful the Lil Buckaroo Rodeo was last year. Jim Berlin stated that a commercial enterprise would reduce the potential growth of the rodeo. This commercial development would break the backbone of those who volunteer with the youth of the city. Jonell Boyce, Far West Bank, spoke to the issues as the Main Street Boards representative, reminding the council to remember that Mt. Pleasant has the best growth rate in the county due in part from all the commercial development. Boyce also stated that the depot project is in debt $17,000 and the sale of the land would help solve the problem. Glen Olsen stated that the city knew about the debt when it te The public outcry was asking the city council to reconsider selling the 3.8 acres of land by the rodeo grounds for a commercial enterprise. The council agreed to the depot restoration project although the city knew that it was short of funds to finish paying Cedar Wests bid on the project. Kevin Stallings was the firs; to speak stating that the council should reconsider selling the 3.8 acres , by the rodeo grounds because the rodeo grqunds need that land to be able to expand and grow by having contestant, RV J. Keller Christensen honored at state conference MOA- B- J. Keller Christensen, Gunnison, recently was honored1 at the state snnual Weed Control Conference held in Moab. Keller was presented with an Honorary Citation and Plaque for his dedicated leadership and expertise concerning Noxious Weed Control in Utah. Keller has served 14 yeafs as County Commissioner and one of his main assignments was the State Noxious Weed Control Program. He has been a hard driving force in promoting good weed control programs in the county, and his own farming operation, with his sons, Tim and Bruce Christensen, sets a good example of what he teaches. Over the years Christensen has been involved in numerous agricultural and civic organizations. He has been the president of Sanpete County Farm Bureau, and the Federal Land Bank Association of Richfield. He has been on the Board of Directors of Utah Cooperative Association, of Gunnison Valley Development Corporation. Christensen is also a member of Utah Wool Marketing AssociaIntermountain Farmers tion, Association, Producers Livestock Association and Mayfield-Gunni-so- n Cattle Association. He was a former member of Board of Education for the South Sanpete School District, and past president of the Gunnison Valley Lions Club. Due to adverse health conditions he decided not to seek Skin cancer Utah State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management and other state and federal agencies. nt . MT. PLEASAN- T- A free skin cancer screening clinic will be held Tuesday, April 13, for Sanpete County residents living North of Ephraim. Call 462-244- 9 to schedule an appointment. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Hundreds of thousands of people will get skin cancer this year. Exposure to the sun is the usual and most frequent cause of skin cancers. People who sunburn easily, have fair skin or have red or blonde hair get skin cancer most often, however, anyone who spends a Jot of time in the sun can get skin cancer. with moles that Anyone change size, shape or color, unusual growths on the skin, color changes on the skin in certain spots, red scaly patches, or a sore that wont heal, is encouraged to attend the clinic. Check moles, spots and birthmarks monthly for any changes or new lesions and have them checked by a health care professional if there are any concerns. The clinic is supported by the CDC, and the Utah Cancer Control Ptogram. Hospital births , POOR COPY J. Keller Christensen off of the animals. He agrees that to the rodeo grounds and commenting that it would be rural people running the businesses, and that even though there is not a swimming pool here, the city has added the recreation center, and the four-ple- the rodeo grounds should be improved, not sold off one parcel at a time. Brian Mecham displayed a small trophy he won when he was 10, stating that it was the only trophy he had won, and he earned it at a rodeo. x. Pam Daniels with the final plea stated that she cant see how any business would want what the rodeo brings, so the city should look at the airport side of town for businesses. Daniels asked everyone to attend a rodeo, be a part of the inside and see how much space is really needed. . . Mark Opal expressed his opinion on how this community does a better job at raising kids than anywhere else because of the love and care the volunteers give, stating that this should outweigh sale. $60,000 of a one-tim- e Mayor Christensen ended the discussion commenting that he has been to every rodeo in Mt. Pleasant, has been on the inside and knows what goes on. He believes that the commercial project will be an improvement, then stated that the council had other business to attend to. Ruddy Olsen pointed out how the program and high school rodeo programs have always been there for kids, as teaching environments and asked why anybody would take that away from them. Doug Heiden supports the commercial project, stating that it would be an improvement to the area. 4-- H As the council meeting contin- ued, citizens left the Blue Room and continued their conversation Councilwoman Jarret spoke stating that she also supports the project as it was presented, which looks as. if it will be compatible in the foyer well into the eve- ning. clinic scheduled another term as county commissioner and his leadership will be missed, especially his responsibility as pertains to the County Noxious Weed Control Ptogram. Recently, county commissioners have suggested some changes in the way the county weed control program should be conducted, and these changes could have a negative impact on noxious weed control in Sanpete County. Appreciation is given to Christensen for his dedicated services from the weed control people at . have options and a wholesome way to recreate, stating that there is a future in rodeo and members of the city need to take care of rural heritage. Holbright requested the city not take away the one thing kids have to do around here, besides getting into trouble. Brent Daniels stated that from the time he was a little kid, people came to Mt. Pleasant on the Fourth of July because of all the family activities and the quality of life here, once the land is sold, it will be gone, so it needs to be kept and expanded. introduced Mary Herring three young women who were former rodeo royalty. Each woman about how spoke young horses need room in order to be safe and how rodeoing has taught them to speak in public, respect themselves and how to take care of animals. One of the young woman pointed out how it has kept her out of trouble. Robin Monicci asked the council why businesses cant be kept on Main Street so the rodeo wont be forced to close down. Carl Olsen explained how critical the warm up area is to the rodeo because it takes the edge I J O X f" V O O Dance Break Studio recently participated in two competitions, placing in numerous events. At a competition at Timpview High School, Orem, the dance team received second place for dantx, third and fourth place for the jazz jeape ' dance and a fourth place for Ij rical dance. At a competition foJd in St. George, they took first for cape dance, third place in ly rical j place (division, fourth and fifth place in the jazz ; dance division. Pictured on back row (left to right): Teacher Megan Christensen, Elise Shepard, Jacklyn Johansen, Lacy Church, Kelly Brotherson, Chancine Larsen, teacher Cammie 'Verlry. Center row: Jerry larsen, Nicole IU ail. Steriajk Obcn, MJ, etund. Front row: J :nnie Coombs and Lindsey Larsen. |