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Show YOUR TOWN, YOUR NE1 r Y wolf 2004 NO. 6 50 CENTS Commissioners approve new rescue team by Jill Hansen EPHRAIM Present for the recent commission meeting, Feb. 3, were Claudia Jarrett, Greg Dettinger and Bruce Blackham, commissioners; Ross Blackham, attorney; and Kristine Frischnecht, Sanpete County Clerk. Technical rescue team After approval of claims, Kevin Holman addressed the commission regarding his mutual aid agreement for a technical rescue team, as discussed at the last meeting. Holman was given commission approval to purchase night vision equipment in place of the radio repeater he had requested. The previously grant he has will purchase the latter, and he can use the funding he already has for the weapon site equipment. Holman also mentioned that VISTA volunteers have been designated as part of the Homeland Security Act program, and money has already been granted to Holmans department to eventually employ someone in this capacity for the county. Chair election The commissioners then voted to elect a Chair. Dettinger had expressed interest in this position, and neither Jarrett nor Blackham had any opposition. Dettinger was approved, and took control of the meeting. Jarrett requested none of their assignments be changed; which was agreed. Economic activities Sally East gave an update on activities through the Sanpete County Economic Development program. She stated she had been very busy, having addressed a meeting of e building contractors at a Far West Bank breakfast meeting; working on the upcoming Agricultural Conference; assisting with plans for the Rocky Mountain Filtration company; and trying to help county-wid- Auto Meter relocate laid-oEphraim employees to the Pleasant Grove facility. ff East mentioned that several businesses are struggling who may qualify for federal funds through revolving loans, but as it is complicated and to apply, most opt not to apply. Other information included that there is a Job Fair coming up to be held at Snow College. g East is going to a week the next at training HUD office in Salt Lake, and Sanpete Steel will receive a business recognition award for their recent employee expansion. She also informed commissioners that the local Lions grant-writin- Clubs, spearheaded by Ephraims chapter, are work- ing with her Travel Council to sponsor an ATV ride to be held on Labor Day this year. In order to help East and the county stay abreast of what is happening with city councils, it was decided each commissioner will attend a council meeting throughout the county once a year. This was felt to be an effective way to keep an inventory of local businesses and their growth. Attorney contracts Children, ages through second grade, participated in a PTA sponsored arts contest held recently at Mt. Pleasant Elementary. Areas of competition included literature, photography, visual arts and 3D art. Ross Blackham asked commissioners to approve the contracts of two attorneys for the Indigent Inmate Defense Coun- pre-scho- cil. Larry Hunt and Doug Neely are defending two inmates at the Gunnison facility who have committed crimes within the prison. Blackham is prosecution for these cases. The contracts were approved and signed. Conditional permit Lee Holmstead, county zoning, received approval for a public hearing on Kimberly Blackhams proposed day care center. She is licensed by the state, but needs a conditional use permit to operate in her home. Impounding Regarding a discussion from a previous commission- ers meeting, Ross Blackham advised that it was cleared for the county to impound a trailer that does not meet county requirements. It is necessary for the county to enforce its zoning ordinances, and there has been no response to letters by Holmstead from the owners in the past month. Steve Keller will assess the cost to the county for the re- Utah State University Extension with the help of Sanpete County Economic Development and others is sponsoring Utahs first Diversified Agriculture Conference at Snow College at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25 through Friday, Feb. 27 at M- 1:30 p.m. The conference is geared towards producers interested in recreation, tourism, direct mar- keting, further processing products and value added products and other ideas for diversifying your operation. Conference speakers in- clude both producers currently diversifying their business and experts explaining areas of business management such as marketing, financial and legal considerations. Introductions will be made Jack by Payne, and dean for Extension and vice-preside- nt Snow College President Michael Benson; Robert Kirby, Salt Lake Tribune humor columnist, will be the keynote speaker. Attorney Warren Peterson, Delta, will discuss the legal implications including liability issues of diversification. four different options of three-hohands-o- n workshops; Recreation and Tourism, Niche Marketing, Further Processed ProductsValue Added and Creating Business Plans. With the support of the sponsors, including Sanpete County Economic Development, Snow College, Sevier County Economic Development and Utah Farm Bureau, the registration fee is nominal. Meals and breaks for the three days are included in the registration fee. There is a disur that having been released to be free in her own home is a Hansen, an Ephraim City, matter of trust, and she must clerk and recorder who has continue to appear whenever been charged with 42 counts she is summoned. , It was reported that of Communications Fraud Hansen was charged with and two counts of Misusover $200,000 in embezzleing Public Monies, appeared ment. However, sources report that the amount is not that high, but declined to Feb. 4. We:iay,was to Jlrrai pcrs&sd specify the exact amount. Hansen has served cn summons for her firct th City of Ephraim for over 10 The coums against her y era gra. in September of 1S29 and continue through Seprrccri' r J tember of 2003. Kcprc:r.; Hmma krs ca ter attorney, Leave trrs Yengich.it west errmer of 2003. Tbs Sacrrt C by JIT1 Ilansen Wendy MANTI-- - tz'x tzrin, u fcnr'.rltyf ts tii ,,ni A L"" ri rt3 i li- ft ! I. ten r V v - -- -- - ve - :,cndiu"1ir3 rAtzzz i V.v - U ; i,y 4 Sixth grade students were among 200 participants in the I Am Really Happy When arts contest held recently at Mt. Pleasant Elementary. Winners in each division will go on to the region contest. Friday morning features Ephraim City recorder makes first appearance Jti Mt. Pleasant Elementary award winners in the Intermediate Division of the I Am Really Happy When arts contest held recently are pictured here with their certificates. Intermediate Division consists of students in third, fourth and fifth grades. moval and storage of the trailer, and the owner will be billed for those expenses. The Continued on Page 6 Diversified AG conference at Snow EPHRAI- ol count for registering before Monday, Feb. 9. There is also a discount if two or more persons from the same enterprise attend. For further information call Sanpete Economic Development office at (435) 283-432Ruby Ward at (435) 797-232- 3 or email ruby.wardusu.edu; 1; or www.sanpetecounty.org. Register soon because space is limited to 200 participants. It is suggested that lodging arrangements be made as soon as possible. There is a website with information on the conference and lodging options at www.sanpetecounty.org. Click on the link for Diversified Agriculture Conference. More information will be added over time. jjp Elementary Reflections winners MT. PLEASAN- T- This years PTA Reflections theme was I am really happy when. More than 200 children at Mt. Pleasant Elementary participated in this program that encourages the children to explore their artistic abilities in many areas. Divisions include primary, for students from to pre-scho- ol ers and photographers from around the state, whose time was donated, judged these top winners. First place winners received a medal and a certificate to Sub Zero. Winners are as follows: Primary division Literature Justin Clark, first place; and Tanner Ames, second; second grade; intermediate, Photography Kaden Strate, first place; third to fifth grade; and sixth grade stuDylan Olson, second; and Alexandria Palmer, third place. dents. Some of the areas the chilVisual arts Keena Kleven, first place; dren participated in were literature, music, visual art, film, Avery Briggs, second; Darby art .Farr, third; Jessie Jorgensen, photography, theatre, and dance. fourth; and Sullivann Quinn The children celebrated and Bradyn Jorgensen, fifth their success in an awards asplace. Intermediate division sembly on Jan. 28. All 200 students who participated were Literature asked to stand and they all were Colby Jorgensen, first place; Ana Bentley, second; applauded as winners. The kids were delighted to Showey Shepard, third; hear from a talented Spring Garrett Woolley, fourth place; and Daneille Hardy, fifth City musician, Devin Shepherd, who played his guitar, place. piano, and sang. Photography Ronald Sorensen, first They were also treated to a short documentary film from place. the 1993 Sundance Film FestiVisual Art val, The Potters Meal. Taylor Bailey, first place; After the film, they heard Colby Jorgensen, second; Dafrom Spring City potter, Joe kota Kleven, third; Ana Bennion. He stressed the fact Bentley, fourth; and Chance that there is an artist in everyGillins, fifth place. one. He also stated that chilArt Caitlin Mower, first place; dren who participate in the arts are more successful in other Braiden Beuruex, second; academic areas. Annalisa Mower, third; and 3-- D 3-- D As the top five places were announced there was excitement in the air. Artists, writ Stephanie Mower, fourth place. Juniormiddle division Literature Tia Pedersen and Luke Landsem, first place; McKenzie Ames, second; Genie Bey, third; Colbey Bentley, fourth; and Dylan Smith, fifth place. Photography Chris Sumsion, first place. Visual Art Kody Kleven and Brooks Lindburg, first place; Chris Sumsion, second; Erika Draper, third; Jazzy Guzman, fourth; and Aubry Beck, fifth place. Video Kody Kleven, first place; Shyanne Ison, second; and Brook Seely, third place. From these top contestants, five from each category were chosen to compete at the region level. Winning entries from region will be announced later in February. The PTA and Mt. Pleasant Elementary appreciate all the participants, parents, teachers, judges, and volunteers whose combined efforts made this program a success. Mt. Pleasant Elementary staff and students would like to give their appreciation to Tami Bentley and other PTA representatives for their work in this very beneficial event and also to Sub Zero for their support of this program. Next years theme will be A different kind of hero. As much work as it was to gather, judge, and organize 200 entries this year, the PTA hopes that next year there will have even more participation. |