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Show - Page Two The ramid - January 29. 2004 Py MP library ranked 8th in nation for size by Phyllis Yardley MT. PLEASAN- T- Mount Pleasant City Council convened its regularly scheduled meeting, Jan. 27. After roll call, the agenda, the minutes from the Jan. 13, meeting and the warrant register were all approved. Boy Scouts Boy scouts were in attendance to observe city government at work. Those who attended were Kyle Draper, Benjamin Olsen, Michael Olsen and Theron Lamb. Library Mt. Pleasant City Librarian Shauna Busby reported on the state of the city library. She discussed the success of the annual amnesty month of January, wherein all library materials may be returned without penalty. She noted that a wide variety of many items, were returned, some of which had been out for a very long time. She also noted space is very limited and many times old items must be removed to make room for new incoming items. She discussed the possibility of opening up the basement for use as a childrens room, and the fact that the library is understaffed and not doing all it could for the children. Busby also noted that public use of the library was up 39 percent from 1999, and 1112 percent over last year, and needs one new part time employee. She also stated that the library has a great staff, and commended Cliff Cox, a volunteer at the library for approximately 10 years, averaging approximately 25 hours per week. Everyone noted that he is a great asset to the library. Booking report MANTI-- - Activities on the Sanpete County Booking reas follows: Jan. 5 A juvenile offender, Manti, was arrested in Mapti port are the by Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of three counts shop- lifting. Jan. 15 Jason R. Dahl, Spring City, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of three counts of assault. Bail was set at $5,550. Jan. 17 Travis Wayne Hogland, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on Sixth District Court Warrants and intoxication. Bail was set at $6,080. 49 West Main UT Pleasant, 84647 an edition o( The Daily Herald a Pulitzer, 1 members that more funding was needed for the library and Mayor Christensen reminded her that it was her and her staff s job to help raise funds. Audit report City Auditor Greg Ogden appeared before council members to give his report on the financial state of the city. He stated that improvement could be made with state compliance regulations. le noted that five to 8 percent of the general fund should be on hand, but that Mt. Pleasant had only $40,000, which is below the five percent requirement. He also stated that by changing the transfer of funds into or decreasing funds out of, would remedy the situation. He noted internal controls have now been implemented to avoid future incompliance. In conclusion, Ogden stated that the city has a good healthy operating income and that all three enterprises run by the city are in the black with a healthy profit. He thanked Mayor Christensen and Dixie Brunger for their help in his preparation of the report. Anyone wanting to know specifics of the audit report can see a copy at city hall. 1 1 Mayor's report Mayor Chesley Christensen announced that he wanted appointment of statutory officers and requested that Dixie Brunger be appointed city recorder; Sue Johanson, deputy city recorder; Karen Hansen, treasurer; LouAnn Poulson, deputy city treasurer; Jim Wilberg, chief of police; and Ivo Peterson, judge. Council members unanimous!) approved the appointments. Planning Commission Mayor Christensen asked council members to approve the Planning Commissions bylaws as amended, council members voted and unanimously ap- the proved Planning Commissions Bylaws. Public hearings City council members voted unanimously to hold a public hearing Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m.. The Pyramid Mt. It was pointed out by Ann Deuel how accommodating the staff is with the public. Anyone who cannot get around well, having a disability or special need, may request the library staff to deliver items to their car in the parking lot, or even deliver to their homes. The card catalogue is currently being revised and will again be available on the internet, so any member of the community can find whatever items he or she is in need of and request those items be delivered to them. Busby informed those in attendance that Mt. Pleasant City Library is ranked number eight, out of ,300 in the nation the same size as Mt. Pleasant Citys library. She pointed out to council Producers Livestock Auction Jan.27 are as follows: Subscriptions and Delivery Service 375-510- Receipts: 2,429; last week: 1,396; last year: 3 News and 1 Advertising Fax mixed wts under 400 lbs pyramidavpro.com USPS No. 365-58- 0 Published Thursdays by Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc., 49 West Main Mt. UT 84647. Pleasant, Street, Periodical postage paid Mt. Pleasant UT 84647. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 49 West Main, Pleasant, UT 84647. Mt. Member: Audit Bureau of Circulations higher; 0 PRICES 1 1 year $36.50 (in county) year - $45.50 (out of county) NEWS We welcome news tips. Call 462-213- 4 to report a news tip, or if you have a comment or a question. We welcome letters to the editor. All let- ters must include the author's name (printed AND signed) and a phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, punctuation, taste and length. Letters are welcome on any topic 0 other wts mostly steady; 0 holstein steers: unanimously voted to have Mayor Christensen sign the letter of rejection for said coverage. 1.00-2.0- EPHRAI- M- The Sanpete Rodeo Team discussed a variety of subjects during a meeting held Jan. 8, including fees, logos and schedules. Rodeo Team fees must be paid before the first rodeo is held April 3, in Ogden. Team members decided on a logo for their coats and look forward to getting them ordered. Sanpete Rodeo Team sends a big appreciation to Craig Oberg for allowing them to use the Oberg arena in Ephraim. Practices are held at the Oberg arena on Mondays at 4 p.m., barrels and poles at 6 p.m.; Wednesday practice is at 5 p.m. with roping at 7 p.m. Buck-out- s are held in Spanish Fork on Mondays for bulls, saddle bronc and bareback and at Price for bulls only. The next meeting will be held in Mt. Pleasant on Feb. 5. The Sanpete Rodeo Team is excited to get things going and is looking forward to a great year. 200-30- lbs lbs lbs lbs scarce; 0 60.00-82.0- 0; 66.00-78.5- 0; 64.50-68.0- 300-50- 0 700-90- 0 900-110- 0; 0 Feeder heifers: medium 200-30- 0 and large frame lbs scarce; 300-35- 0 lbs 102.00-122.0pkg 313 lbs 2: 0, 100.00-- 1 lbs 350-40- 0 16.00; 400-45- mixed, wts under 400 lbs 86.00-96.7- 5; 550-60- 0 4.00-5.0- 0 0 higher; 0 lbs lower, wts over 700 lbs 1.00-2.0- 0 higher; slaughter cows: steady on similar kinds; slaughter bulls: firm to 1 .00 81.50-95.0- 0; 600-65- 0 higher. 82.50-90.5- 0; 650-70- 0 78.25-85.5- 0; 700-75- 0 76.50-86.5- 0; 750-80- 0 77.25-86.0- 0; 800-85- 0 76.75-81.5- 0; 850-90- 0 77.00-77.7- 5; 900-95- 0 69.00-74.5- 0; 950-100- lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs 0 0 scarce. Heiferettes: 40.25-62.0- 0. 250-30- 105.00-130.0- 108.50-136.0- 0; lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs 400-45- Stock cows: medium 0; lbs 0 and large frame 1 : few bred cows 510.00-875.00hSlaughter cows: boning d. 99.50-128.0- 0; 450-50- 0 95.00-114.0- 0; 500-55- 0 utility 95.50-110.0- 0; 550-60- 0 breaking utility 90.50-103.0- 0; 600-65- 0 1- -3 0; 650-70- 0 83.50-96.0- 0; 700-75- 0 83.50-91.7- 5; 750-80- 0 80.50-88.2- 5; 800-85- 0 grade 1: 76.50-87.5- 0; 850-90- 0 53.00-61.0- 900-95- 0 lbs 59.00-68.72 1000-150- 0 81,00-85.5- 0; 0; 950-100-0 74.50-75.5- 0. Holstein steers: large frame 3: baby bulls: scarce; 0; 43.75-53.00- ; commercial: scarce; cutter and low dressing util- 85.50-96.5- 79.50-82.0- 39.00-47.0- ity 26.00-37,5- 0. Slaughter bulls: yield 1000-150- lbs 0 1500-236- 0; 0 yield grade 5; lbs 1500-189- 0 44.00-50.00- CITY--Th- e Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands encourages all elementary schools throughout Utah to participate in Utahs annual Arbor Day Poster Contest and other activities that teach children the importance of trees in our communities. First place winners in four Utah regions will receive $1,000 each for their schools. Schools may use the prize money any way they wish. For more information about this contest is available 5 or by calling (801) by visiting the website at 538-555- www.ffsl.utah.gov ; lbs 41.50; 54.00. Feeder bulls: scarce. some people outside of Sanpete who dont believe that a life" is possible in Sanpete. Thats their perception and Im not going to blue my face trying to convince them otherwise. Sanpete is full of people with full lives. Due to our sparse population, everyone has to pitch in to make things work. It takes everyone to be involved. Involvement arborday.htm. Students win U.S. Savings Bonds, framed certificates, an Arbor Day and other prizes. Registration deadline is Feb. 6. Winners will be awarded their prizes during annual Arbor Day celebrations to be held in several locations around the state. The grand prize poster is professionally printed and dis- tributed statewide and the winning fifth grade poster will be entered in the National Arbor Day Poster Contest. Registration materials are now being sent to principals and Arbor Day coordinators throughout Utah. makes a life. We need church people. We need volunteer firemen. We need civic club people. We need school helpers. We need search and rescue people, EMTs, local gov- ernment people, committee people, library boards, etc., etc., etc. It goes on and on. And then, of course, a life includes family and friends. Being the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son, daughter, aunt, uncle or whatever (my genealogical knowledge only goes so far) that we should be willing to fill up a big part of a life. Being an involved friend and allowing others to be involved as a friend with us makes for an important component of a life. The truth is a life is what you make of it. Its like so many things - attitude and perception make all the difference. If your definition of a life has to include millions of dollars, being a certain height or weight and having the appearance of a runway model, perhaps your definition needs adjustment. I believe that most of us who say that we have no life know deep down that were whining about something that we do to a large degree have control over. We know that compared to much of the world - the lives we lead are good. So - if you dont feel like you have a life - Get involved and Get One! Sanpete is a great place for living. ..Merrill Wasatch writers meetings MT. PLEASANT-Wasat- ch Writers writing group meets every Friday at 6 p.m., at Wasatch Studios, 76 West Main Street. Those attending can read, write, offer assistance and get honest critiques. Writers of all disciplines and genres are encouraged to attend. For more information 0 call Joe at (435) or visit the web site at 462-387- joepuente.com. NS middle school honor roll MORON- I- North Sanpete Middle School recently released names of students who have achieved honor roll status for the second quarter. 7th grade High honors Students in the seventh grade that have a 4.0 grade point average are Tyler Allen, Merl Dillingham, Benjamin Everitt, Jessica Lindow, and Honor roll Seventh grade students listed on the honor roll are Ryan Aagard, Lane Allen, Rylee Allred, Jared Bailey, Leah Bartholomew, Telsey Brewer, Trisha Butler, lbs scarce. 130.00; SALT LAKE Countney Mehew. 0 500-70- 0 lbs his waking hours and equate to no life in his view. (I mentioned this to someone later and he said, Sounds like a good life to me.) So what constitutes a life? I suspect that its a question we all ask ourselves in one way or another occasionally. We wonder if our lives have value relative to others. (Thats a dangerous trap.) Or we sometimes ask ourselves, Is this all there is? There are 22,000 people that I know of who have a life. A Sanpete life. I know Arbor day contest 0 350-40- 0 watching sporting events. Those things take up most of Sanpete rodeo team news 500-55- 0 5, he said that whatever worked for me would be all right for him because he had no life. My friend is single, has a job and spends lots of time in front of satellite television Sandra Bigler requested the city to purchase two copy machines and one fax machine. A copy machine and fax machine would go to Dixie Brunger, and the second copy machine would go to the court. Bigler noted there is very little privacy with everyone using the machines in the police station. Dan Simons wanted clarification on the lack of restroom facilities at the arcade, stating that it is the business people complaining about there being no facilities. The arcade clientele are using restrooms in businesses surrounding the arcade, causing inconvenience to employees and patrons, making messes and sometimes causing destruction. 450-50- 300-35- nated Chief of Police Jim Youve heard people say it. Maybe youve said it yourself. Its almost a daily mantra for some people. Here it is: I have no life. While away from Sanpete recently, I got together with an old high school friend. When we were making arrangements, City policy provides for assistance to any employee desiring a higher education. Doug Robinett, power department, has requested such assistance and council members voted unanimously to grant the requested assistance. Proviso is they will be informed of w'hat classes Robinett will be taking and noting the amount of assistance is consistent with the grade point average of the student. Higher grades being given more assistance than lower grades, and below a certain grade, assistance is withdrawn. Old gym Next item up for discussion was the Old Gym. It was noted that no progress had been made 0; 200-25- ported that the Utah Chiefs of Police Association recognizes an outstanding law officer of the year, each year, and nomi- Council member report ' 0; Feeder steers: medium 0 and large frame 0 lbs scarce; lbs re- Education assistance amount. Council members 94.50-103.5- 4.00-5.0- Recognition unanimously voted for a refund check to be cut. IPA refund Council members were next asked to vote on whether to leave the $ 1 3,493.69 on account for future power bills or to request a refund check in that 95.50-114.0- 400-70- Having a Life with the Alumni Association and after discussion, council members voted unanimously to request Mt. Pleasant City attorney to proceed with a lawsuit to regain control of the Old Gym. Mayor Christensen bjr Merrill Ogden SANPETE Wilberg to be recognized for the year 2003. Arbor Day grants are still available. Permission was requested for the Fire Chief and two firemen to attend a seminar in Wendover, Feb. 22-2sponsored by the Fire Academy. Permission was unanimously granted. lower. Feeder heifers: scarce; 50t 400-45- lbs 4.00 higher; 450-55- 0 lbs 4.00-5.0- 0 lower; 2: NEWSTAND members to vote on rejecting underinsured motorist insurance coverage on city vehicles. It was noted that it would be beneficial to reject the insurance coverage, and council members Feeder steers: ,940. 10.00-12.0- ... Insurance The mayor asked council Market report Prices for the Salina Inc. Newspaper on the citys annexation policy, followed by a hearing at 7 p.m. for the revision, amending, of the budget. ITNSIIDE Landon Carter, Cheyne Stephanie Caleb Alex Jarom lone, Victoria Johnson, Travis Jorgensen, Cody Keisel, Nicholas Madsen, Shali Marshall, Brittany McArthur, Ken Michie, Ashlee Mower, Noorlander, Jordan Oldroyd, Seth Owens; Emily Peckham, Michelle Perry, Mallory Port, Meagan Jennifer Poulson, Skyler Richards, Taylor Ricks, Diana Robison, Cody Sanders, Allison Sego, Malinda Sorensen, Summer Spaulding, Elisa Vandenhazel; Danielle Watson. Hilary Workman, and Jessica Westenskow. 8th grade High honors Christensen; Lara Christensen, Reggie Clawson, Jillian Coombs, Jorie Davis, Candice Dawson, Valerie Demill, Francks, Celise Garduno, Jeremy Garlick, Logan Hansen, Honey, Hutchison; Eighth grade students who acheived high honors during the second quarter are as follows: (Cfydifo io Tanner Allen, Brysen Is- - Hansen, Whitney Ison, Todd Johansen, Rebekah Larsen and Amanda Poulson. Honor roll Honor roll students in- clude: Dimitri Allsen, Brian Anderson, Sylvia Bedford, Nathan Bench, Joshua Benson, Scott Sebastian Bey, Ross Bundy, Bentley, Jonathan Christensen; Kaylynn Christiansen, Colton Clark, Leticia Corona, Rebecca Daley, Madison Dyches, Ted Giblette, Tyrel Hanson, Julie Holman, Danielle Jackson, Carson Jorgensen, Julianne Kelso; Andrea Lembke, Briana Lundbeck, Shaylin Mackey, Mckelle Mayers, Tabitha Morin, Kylie Nielson, Brette Richmond, Shaun Russon, Isaac Sadler, Kortnee Schuhmann, Austin Simons, Kristina Sparks, and Jessica Thompson. |