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Show EDITION OF THE AN YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR NEWSPAPER Commissioners make approvals on tax issues by Jill Hansen During their regular commission meeting held April 6, commissioners approved County Auditor Ilene Roths request to remove property tax from two Skyline Mountain Resort's parcels, because part of the property has been incorrectly listed. Also approved was the recent assistant in hiring of a part-tim- e Roth's office, Stacey Lyon, ai $8.32 per hour. Gary Anderson of Utah State University Extension, asked for approval to hire an assistant for his program. Chrissy Rolette was approved at $8.32 an hour. Albert Grant was given a tax extention on property he owns. He needed more time to pay due to extenuating circumstances. He promised to pay the balance by the end of July. Bernardo Corona approached the commission with a request for tax relief on a mobile home he had once owned. Apparently, with two other owners involved since Corona sold his home, there were misunderstandings about the title and 2004 VOLUME 112, NUMBER 14 50 CENTS Wasatch Academy to dedicate new Loftin-Lew- is regarding the deed and County Clerk Frischknecht stated her office would do some more research on this deed and asked that Lott return for the next commission meeting. Palisades Pals youth home Bill Peterson of Palisades Pals discussed a request for tax exemption on a youth home, statoring that they are a ganization with 501 C-- 3 status. Attorney Ross Blackham informed Peterson that their program must be exclusively religious, charitable or educational in order to qualify for this status and there is a question whether or not the camp fits into any of these categories. There was much discussion about the goals and functions of Palisades Pals and its current sponsor, AFTEC, which is a charitable as well. Blackhdin reiterated that, while the goals of Palisades Pals is very admirable, the law requires that the property itself is not running a business. It was suggested that the paperwork Peterson had brought to the commission be shown to the assessor's office for assessment. If the commissioners then taxes. status to his After much discussion, with deny Chair Dettinger often interpretprogram, he can appeal the decision to the Board of Equalizaing Spanish to English, it was decided arrangements would be tion. made with the new owner to Reappointments Reappointments were made help pay five years of back taxto Special Service District 1, es, with no penalties or interest, Skyline Board of Directors. by June 1. These are Jack Madsen and Property deed concern Tom Lott approached the Larry Stewart, for two-yea- r terms. commission regarding a quick Also approved were Carolyn claim deed. The original deed had not been recorded and Lott term and Brock, to a four-yea- r claimed the name on the reGeorge Bench to replace Judy Zumwalt for the remainder of placement deed was incorrect. her four-yea- r term. He was asked to go to the recorder's office to find the reApprovals placement deed, which had been County Clerk Kristine recorded. It was found that there were some legal problems Commission, non-prof- THURSDAY, APRIL 8, MT.PLEASANT- Student Center - Everyone in Mt. Pleasant surely knows that there's been some construction going on at Wasatch Academy over the past several months! Now that this phase is completed, the community is encouraged to come and see it what all that activity has pro- duced. The faculty, staff, and student body are encouraging the community to join in celebrating the dedication of the Loftin-Lewi- s Student Center at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 17. The Student Center lies between Sage Dormitory and Johns Gymnasium on the south side of the campus. The dedication of the Loftin-Lewi- s 4-- H Student Center has been timed to coincide with the annual Founder's Day at Wasatch which this year celebrates the 129th birthday of the school. Alumni from far and wide will be gathering that weekend for this important dedication, as well as the customary class reunions and Saturday night tax-exem- The new Loftin-Lewi- s Student Center on the Wasatch Academy campus will be dedicated at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1 7. The facility features a new dining hall for students and faculty, pool tables and a comfortable living room type area with a big screen tv. Alumni Banquet. As the first phase in the long-rang- e capital campaign "Completing the Circle of ExCencellence," the Loftin-Lewi- s ter honors Jack Lewis, class of 1939, who has been a long-terfriend of the school, and Joseph Loftin, Head of School since 1989. Wasatch Academy looks forward to welcoming many of our neighbors and friends at the dedication and appreciates the community for their continued support through the years. The interioi of the new Loftin-Lewi- s Student Center at Wasatch Academy features beautiful huidwood poors with wooden tubles and chairs. The new facility is light and airy with a welcoming atmosphere for dining. Pictured here are a few of the cafeteria workers who prepare the meals for students and faculty members. continued on page 3 2004 Lamb Day royalty selected MT. FlEASANT-T- be Youth CSty CcwndlcL't.ri:rri :. Hunt at 10 ajst, CZZZf! xc sponsoring the annual Easter x V; the in 10, Mtfleasant cSyhrk. v; , April Ptotidnants are asked to meet at the south VzJt' is for children ages two to 10. Tfcecounc2tttTC:t:i i , Et FOUNTAIN GREEN After an incredible night filled with excitement and great entertainment from six intelligent and beautiful girls, Katie Ellen Bundy, daughter of Newman and Yvonne Bundy, particpatlibere)ectfulrftiieaseliinint. Fountain Green, was crowned Miss Lamb Day 2004, during the scholarship pageant held April 2. She also received the talent award. First attendant is Amanda Rae Ivory, daughter of Wes and Carey Ivory, who was also voted Miss Congeniality; second attendant is Andrea Daley, daughter of Scott and Sewer hook-u-p The pageant was under the direction of Kathy Taylor and Robyn Cox. They would like to express appreciation to all of the girls and their families for working hard and for their kindness and considera- Katie Bundy, daughter of Newman and Yvonne Bundy was crowned the new Miss Lamb Days. First attendant is Amanda Rae Ivory, daughter of Wes and Carey Ivory; second attendant is Andrea Daley, daughter of Scott and Ellen Daley. Reeder Canyon Trail to face seasonal closure Manti-LaS- al Na- tional Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton has decided to implement a spring time seasonal trail closure on the Reeder Canyon trail, Forest Trail 091 and Arapeen trail loop 5. The closure would pertain to the upper 7.3 miles of the trail from Reeder Canyon drainage to Skyline Drive and would be in effect from approximately April 15 to June 7 each season. For more information regarding the seasonal closure, contact FerronPrice Ranger f TSPRINGCITY- - Sewer s and related fees were the dominant theme at last Thursday's Spring City council meeting. Chad and Jackie Beck approached the council to dispute the cost of engineering fees charged to them when they connected to the city's sewer system last year. The Beck's feel that the engineering fee was very high, and should not be their responsibility. They also asked Mayor John Thomas to point out the necessity for such a fee. Mayor Thomas responded that any and all costs dealing hook-up- tion. EPHRAIM- - , fees dominates Spring City council meeting Ellen Daley. The 2004 Miss Lamb Day Royalty will reign over Lamb Days which will be held July 16 and 17. ? - Mesia Nyman at (435) or Bill Broadbear at (435) 384-237- connecting to the loop trail behind Orange Olsen would remain open. This portion of the Reeder Canyon trail dries out much sooner. FerronPrice Forester Bill Broadbear comments, "The problem on the Reeder Canyon trail is similar to the Ferron Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon and Miller Flat roads. These roads are also closed during the spring runoff period to prevent unacceptable damage to the road surface. Each spring we closely moni 2 637-281- 7. vehiEach spring, cles (ATVs) enthusiasts seek to ride this trail from Joes Valley and quickly encounter saturated soils and snowdrifts. As they try to ascend the in trail, numerous constructed drainage dips are blown out and excessive soil erosion quickly follows. This sediment eventually makes its way into Joes Valley Reservoir. The lower mile of the trail ns, It v w - p rrsfr.v p r THE PYRAMID CALI cations. will be with sewer hook-up- s borne by the homeowner, and that if the engineer says that something needs to be done, it needs to be done. The Becks pointed out that aside from the engineering fee, a $1,900 connection fee was not deducted from their bill. The mayor said that he and the council will look at the matter one more time. During the weekends, volunteer Goodwill Rider patrols will serve to educate and inform the public about the reasons for the closure. for Duane Allen, also approached the council regarding the sewer system. Allen wanted to have a septic tank at his tor these roads and open the gates as soon as they are ready for traffic. We will follow the same process with the Reeder Canyon trail." The seasonal trail closure will consist of a Forest Order, removable barrier at a location just beyond the Reeder stream crossing and signing at key lo- 462-213- 4 TO SUBSCRIBE Ken Butterfield, standing in home in the Packer subdivision, but due to perceived problems related to the nearby creek, the city says he must connect to the city sewer system. Allen will have to pay to run a line to his property. Butterfield asked the mayor and council how long engineering has been a part of Spring City, to which he received no clear answer. Butterfield says that Allen is willing to pay a certain amount. The mayor replied that when Allen is ready to run the sewer line, he can contact the city. Shannon Thomas spoke to the council for the second consecutive month, asking for the city's help in improving the road to her home in the Packer subdivisioa According to Thomas, the road is in such bad shape that there were times that she couldn't drive to her property this spring. Thomas gathered together some signatures from other citizens who back up her claim. She says that she has also found that funds are allocated for Class C roads, and asked the city for some grading and gravelling if there is room in the Sewer, continued ot page 3 J |