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Show Page Eight - ine t'yramia - August ia, ivw Water project brings host of citizen complaints by C. R. Truitt zens. Many of the items were Council members met Aug. 11, to discuss a protocol proposal, ball park concerns and the water project. MORONI-- - discussed in depth and Cook concluded by asking council members to make a list of the problem areas to check before final cleanup begins. Cook meets with the engineers and construction workers every Thursday, and council members were welcome to attend. He assured that some of the complaints would be brought up in the next meeting. Cook also announced that the project is close to completion and road repair will start. Protocol A motion was passed for the written protocol statement, which outlines procedures to smooth out between problems reporting heritage committee members and the city. Heritage Commission Chairman Romona Harris presented the plan which called for the Heritage Commission to approve all designs, plans and changes for construction or landscaping, take them to the Council for approval and then to the County building inspector for building approvals. The city will post notice for bids and opened bids, any selection of contractors, builders, workers, donated labor will be done with both the City and Commission members present. Harris also promised that commission members will attend council meetings as regular as possible. The proposal is now taking place and Kjar said he planned to stay up with the pro- Ball Park the During report of the new ball park, council members discussed the hard dirt of the infields and suggested ways to improve it. One idea was to till into the clay layer. Scott Cook warned that the fence were ends of the and could cut somesticking up ones arm. Most council members concluded that the fence was installed Pipher reported that the city is receiving about $900 for advertisement signs. The advertisers paid $375 per sign and $25 for for one maintenance ject. Harris expressed dissatisfaction year. He figures each sign should with The Pyramids reporting of last around five years. mistake that the an city s'raightened out to everyld up-ke- over-budg- ep et ones satisfaction. Larsen an- tornado restoring an old building. It will be a full civic center with bathrooms, kitchen facility, but people can use it for reand just unions, about any civic purpose. Budget anScott Cook nounced he did not have a full budget report prepared because he is still closing out the end of the year and his computer system is in the midsts of being updated by the company that does software for the city. The new system will be able to print off a list of bills lines for council with members to sign and take care of additional work which will free up some of the clerks time. When asked about the Y2K problem, he said he thought the city was in good shape and the only worry he had was in dealing with banks, but didnt think that would be much trouble either. pre-print- Water project who borrowed the barbecues, please return them". He added he didnt have a problem with people using them, but they need to be returned. Eagle Scout project Council members approved an Eagle Scout project for Steven Bradley. His project will be to paint lines, fix a broken pole and hang new nets on the towns tennis courts. In addition, he offered to spray weeds. Miscellaneous In other matters, Larsen an- nounced that the Planning and will soon zoning commission have a public hearing on ordinance changes, of which one will s. forbid beer selling at r y ' srj The Mt. Pleasant Mets won first place at the State Little League Tournament, in the nine and ten year old division. Front row (left to right): Shawn Poulson, Lindsey Gilbert III, Michael Nielson, Austin Jorgensen, Scott Bent Mayor Cooks report on the current water project brought on a host of complaints from citi- - With winds of over 100 miles per hour, Dale sat bent over in the passenger seat when a cast iron street lamp went through the rear window, and exiting through the right front window, barely missing his head. With all the windows shattered. debris flew freely through the car. One board struck Jean in the head and threw her against the dash board. The force of the wind took the car across the street, into the gutter and almost tipped it on its side. rr; . ' .l fV . Tyler Daniels, Brigham Blackham, Brian Sparks, Justin Johansen, Tyler Beesley, Jared Monk. Back row: Coach Lindsey Gilbert Jr. and Coach David H. Blackham. UDCD to Farmers Floral to fund local give away roses on Good Neighbor Day projects SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Ephraim MT. PLEASAN- T- Farmers and Mt.. Pleasant are two of 14 Country Floral will host the communities and special districts fourth annual FTD Good Neighin Utah that will receive much bor Day on Wednesday, Sept. 1. nedded help from the Utah DiviResidents of the community will sion of Community Decelopment have a unique opportunity to for local improvement projects. meet each other and develop new Ephraim will receive a $670,-00- 0 friendships. loan for the construction of a Beginning at noon. Farmers new fire station and Mt. Pleasant Country Floral, at 57 West Main When the tornado finally is slated for a $72,000 grant and will give away 5000 roses in subsided, the Barkers flagged a a the loan for replac-me$100,000 of a dozen, absolutely bunches police officer, who told them that three deteriorating bridgof who visits the free to anyone themit would be faster to drive es over Pleasant Creek at 200 will be available roses Free shop. selves to hospital. West, 400 West and 500 West. at all participating FTD florists. Jean was treated for whip The Divisions Permanent There is a catch. Those picklash, a broken collar bone, a Fund Board Community Impact ing up the roses will be asked to concussion and lacerations. has awarded over $7.7 million in one for themselves and give lacerakeep for treated Dale was the others away to 11 different grants and loans to help fund the in some glass tions, including such projects as a new county jail people. eye that was just operated on just facility, replacement of bridges, Gordan and Anita Farmer, a week previous. and a new senior center. of Farmers Country owners released The Barkers were The Community Impact Board the goodwill is Floral hopes next the LDS from Hospital state and local government in the process of helps "catching" afternoon. or renewing a agencies and entitles that are or acquainted getting may be directly or indirectly friendship. Farmer hopes that A trophy awarded in a sailing impacted by mineral resource every visitor to Farmers Country federal on Floral will "reach out with rosdevelopment nearby competition in 1851 was won by lands. The assisboard and in so doing, help create provides es," the schooner America, and the tance for planning, construction a more caring and friendlier, trophy became known as the and maintenance of public facilicompassionate world. Americas Cup. ties and providing public servicGood neighbor Day is being es. for the sixth year celebrated Some claim that a thin slice of throughout the United States and raw potato rubbed on a mosquito as a day of goodwill to bit or hives will relieve the itchWords should be weighed and Canada all people. ing. not counted. first-han- d SPR1NG CIT- Y- Dale and Jean Barker were unlucky participants during the devastating tornado that hit Salt Lake City on Aug. 11. For 28 years the couple have made weekly trips to Salt Lake City where they teach an exercise class and work at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. The day of the tornado, they were stopped in the left turn lane on South Temple and 200 West. They said it seemed as though "the sky was falling. Bringing with it debris of all kinds, when the tornado hit. i ley, Skyler Keifer, Robert Peel. Middle row: SC couple observes nounced that the commissions budget is just over $2,000. Harris also announced that a forthcoming melodrama will be presented at the Opera House and pleaded that the council and The Pyramid reporter make it plain that the Opera House is not just Treasurer discussed members Council what to do with park renters that drive vehicles inside the fence and park on the walking track. One suggestion was not to return the $200 deposit. Another problem mentioned was three lost barbecues which were paid for by the 4th of July Committee, and built by Casey Blackburn. Mayor Cook asked that "those nt Joining the effort at Farmers Country Floral are local sponsors: Ursenbach Funeral Home, Skyline Pharmacy, Becks Home Furnishings, Terrels Thriftway, Caseys City Lunch, Craft Coop and Jecs Office Supply, Aspen Leaf Realtys Paul Hamilton; Unitee Real Estate, Big Pine Amoco Amoco Value Mart,, Dr. Steven Bench, Moroni Feed Credit Union, Parkers Floor Covering, State Farm Insurances Danny Dyches, Stallings Sheet Metal, Central Utah Telephone, Wheelers Drive Inn, Christain-se- n Glass; 1 G.W. Johansen Construction, Floors to Go, The Pyramid, a KMTI, Bottling Comand Horseshoe of Richfield, pany Mountain Hardware. Sponsors have pitched in to help make Good Neighbor Day a truly "neighborly" celebration. It is expected that thousands of FTD florists will participate in this years Good Neighbor Day, giving away millions of roses. Jays Coca-Col- Traditionally held to be a symbol of friendship and love, the rose is Americas national floral symbol. o Q SANPETE COMMUNITY THEATER o c3p ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THEIR 5TH ANNUAL DINNER THEATER 7he Shame &J ombiione Fifi-flutt- French Maid with strong ery VC-- accent 7h Amanda Goodsort poised, elegant landy & great vocalist stage Flora Courtland stately, middle-agesociety leader hall artist, Mae West type Peachy Jamm-dan- ce rogue Judge Mortimer Harshly-villaino- us -- d j of any Western Sidekick younger version of Ole Timer Lonely Wolfe Indian scout, Harvard graduate Ole Timer-caricatu- re ole-tim- -- -- Little Victoria-finishi- school grad & Amanda's ng daughter Lt. Pete etting out without Bogg cavalry officer, manly, snappy Wing Tip Chinese philospher, aged and wise a baby (doll) Unknown Woman-- a mother-carrie-- s going away. Cast members will participate in group musical numbers. People interested in musical numbers only are welcome. Tryout location: Mt. 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