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Show April 8, 2004 PYRAMID H F T Residential treatment facility - are yon informed? Dear Editor: On March 17, a group called lYetty Shield Foundation went before the Sanpete County Planning and Zoning Commission to present their proposal for a private group residential treatment facility to be located on the east side of Mt. Pleasant in the Pine Creek RanchAVhisper-in- g Pines area. The presentation as we understood it is as follows: This d will be a boarding school type facility for both boys and girls. They will treat ctiildren from all over the country with ADD, Depressive disorders and adopted children with authority issues. They are a not for profit foundation (they will not pay sales tax or property tax), they will have 130 staff members, but will require staff to live within 30 miles of the facility. There will be 13 buildings (10 of which will be dorms), indoor riding arena and stables, and a lodge. They will occupy 500 acres of which some will be designated as open space. They will offer some type of wilderness treatment program. They will be a 247 facility. This facility will be funded by donations to build it and operating fees will be paid by the cost for enrollment. The water used by the facilities' wells will not impact others in the area. We have attempted to find more information on this group, but have only been able to get information fromtheir website www prettyshield.com or www.incarenetwork.com. The origins of the foundation were stated at the commission meeting, but the current purpose of the foundation as it was presented was not on either 120-be- It could be that their websites are not up to date, or it could be that their mission has changed this has not been made clear. But, if their mission has changed, why did it change? Who are the directors and people donating the funding for this facility? 1 lave they had any past violations in their facilities? Where will the people come from who will be staffing the facility? What do the kids who have been in their schools say about them? Why have some of their other schools been closed? What issues are there that need to be brought out, but are not being said? Some pretty serious questions. Not asking them could have serious consequences for many years to come. They are not yet licensed in the state of Utah so only basic information is available from the state. They are based out of Billings, M T. This is all we can find. Iere are some of our main issues: 1. They are trying to put this facility into a subdivision with a mix of seasonal and permanent residents. They are calling it a "home" for zoning issues, but it seems to be more of a school or a type of in patient mental health facility. It is not compatible with the area. 2. Security of the facility was very unclear except that the grounds will be brightly lit at all times during the night. There are some very nice homes and cabins in this area. If one of these kids runs, they can live in one of these cabins for months or head into the towns and do damage there. Who will be responsible for any damages? If they head into the mountains to hide and get lost, can Sanpete County afford the expense of a -- 1 prolonged seal th and t escue operation? 3. 1 hey will be using Sanpete County services that are supported by property taxes, but will not be paying any property taxes in return. We are mainly property owners who live in other counties, we ai e t hei e usually on weekends, we shop y in your stores, we pay big pt taxes on our cabins (thei e are approximately 80 cabins in Pine Creek for an approximate annual property tax income to Sanpete County of $12!), 000 and the undeveloped lots are an approximate $33,000 annually). We use very little of Sanpete County services, we pav the school district levy, but our children are not educated in San pete County schools. We mainly use the roads in a limited area. We try to use Sanpete County businesses when work is needed on cabins, or when a cabin is built. This could aM stop if t his facility goes in. 4. We bought our properties in order to have a beautiful, quiet, secure place to relax on the weekends and for some of us to retire to. Many of us bring our children and grandchildren. With this type of a facility in our back yards we will not feel secure, and the temptation to sell at a loss and go elsewhere will be great. Doper ty values will drop drastically and so will the income to the count v and local businesses from us. Is it woith the tisk of bin iug an undesirable element and the problems associated with it move in to tire cabins and homes due to the degr aded vat ues of the land? 5. There have not been any economic, social, or environmental impact studies done on the surrounding mens, that we know of. A facility of this sie op-ert- Booking Report MANT- I- Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: March 28 Juvenile Offender, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of burglary and two counts criminal mis-- i hief tion to obtain a controlled substance. Bail was set at $26,425. March 31 Ricky A. Dynes, Pleasant Grove, was arrested in the Utah County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on a Manti City Warrant. Bail was set at $440. March 30 Carlos Reyes, Indianola, was arrested in Indianola by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on the charge of aggravated assault. Bail was set at $5,000. Jason R. Drollinger, Springville, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on the charge of child abuse. Bail was set at $10,000. Samantha Rose Hansen, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on charges of burglary of a dwelling, two counts theft, three counts of misrepresenta- - The Pyramid 49 West Main Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 1 April . Leighann Bown, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for distribution of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $ 10, (HK). Martha Kay Peterson, Mt. Pleasant; was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Central Utah Drug Task Force on a warrant for distribution of marijuana. Bail was set at $5,000. Chad Lee Peterson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Central Utah Drug Task Force on a warrant for distribution of marijuana. Bail was set at $5,000. Jon L. Blain, Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Central Utah Drug Task Force on a warrant for two counts distribution of methamphetamines and a warrant out of Carbon County. Bail was set at $20,070. Frank Thomas McCoy, Mt. Pleasant, was ai i esled on I I'gh way 89 Mile Post 2 19 by the Utah Highway Patrol (1 II IP) on charges of leaving the s- one of an accident and driving on sus pension. Bail was set at $1,225. - April 2 avian Gatciu Coi ral. Moioni, was arrested in Moioni by the Fountain Cieen I'olke Ivpuit ment on chaiges o! Ut U and open container. Bail was set at 1 Fric Raymond Campbell, Cun nison, was arrested in luimison by the Gunnison Police Department on a lxhi Justice Couit Warrant. Bail was set at $165. Steven Lloyd Slaymakei, Kearns, was ai rested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sbei iff's Department on charges of DUI, no insurance, open container of alcohol in vehicle, denied driver's license and speeding violation. Bail was set at $2, 105. April 4 Thomas C. Isosie, I phraim, was arrested west of Fplu aim by the Sanpete County Slier ilf's Department on charges of di ving under the influence (DUI), open container, no registi ation and driving on suspension. Bail was set at $5,695. i Market News 375-51- pyramidovpro.com 365-58- 0 Published Thursdays by Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc., 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical postage paid Pleasonl Mt. UT 84647. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Prices for the Salina Producers livestock Auction for March 30 are as follows: Receipts: 1,813; last week: 1,999; last year: 1,845. Feeder steers: mixed but mostly 1.00- 2.00 lower, instances to 4.00- 5.00 lower; Holstein steers: mixed but mostly steady. Feeder heifers: mixed 200-30- 0 lbs 10.00 lower early late in the sale, 5.00 higher later; 600-70- 0 lbs 3.00 higher; other wts 0 lower; slaughter cows: 3.00-4.0lower; slaughter bulls: steady on similar kinds. Feeder steers: medium and 200-25- 0 lbs large frame 250-30- 0 135.00-160.0lbs 129.00-136.0300-35- 0 lbs 350400 lbs 109.00-136.0400450 lbs 106.50-130.0450-50- 0 lbs lbs 104.50423.50; 500-55-0 ; lbs 60050 lbs 1.00-2.0- ibs69.00 80.Sn, Audit Bureau of Circulations NEWSTAND PRICES 2: 0; 1 year year -- $36.50 (in county) 114.50-136.5- $45.50 (out of county) 0; 0; 0; NEWS 101.00-119.00- 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. Ail (printed AND signed) and a phone number. We reserve me right to edit letters for darity, punctuation, taste any topic Letters 91.50-117.5- are welcome on 550-60- 0 93.50-105.5- 0; 650-70- lbs 78.50-84.50- lbs 0 lbs 700-75- let- ters must indude the author's name and length. UDOT road update lie Utah Department of lansportation (UDOT) advises motorists of road maintenance at the following locations: 9 10. Northbound Interbetween exit 225 (Salt Creek Canyon) and 228 north Nephi interchange) will be re- Api ilOO-- 100 lbs 63 l 0. Feeder heifei s: medium and large frame 2: lbs lbs 117.00 10.00. 300 350 lbs 109.50424.00: lbs 1 Olive Garden). The timing, service, and food were excellent. We had a visit at our table from Natali. She was going from table to table checking on things. I had the luscious il I forgot to ask her if she had the fabled Drive-I- n double cheeseburger. I know a couple of Sanpeters who have been talking about and anxiously awaiting the openfor cheeseing of the drive-iburger reasons only. I saw that the University of Connecticut beat Duke Unn iversity in the NCAA basketball tournament to get to the final four. Some Sanpeters may not be aware that Snow College also beat Duke University recently. Snows victory over Duke, however, was not in a sanctioned collegiate sport. It came in the form of smashing Duke Universitys Guinness World Record for the most people in a pillow fight. Snow officially had 1,726 partici- pants versus the previous record of 1,076. Its wonderful to see the daffodils and tulips blooming now. Im loving the fragrance of the apricot tree blossoms. (I looked out the window and what did I see? popcorn poppin on the apricot tree.) I laving the variety of all four seasons in Sanpete is something I enjoy. As additional variety, we in Sanpete dont always know when were going to get those four seasons. Warm days in the winter, cold days in the summer - not unusual. But, of course, generally speaking, Mother Nature knows how to keep us on track with a steady rhythm. I've tried a couple of the new places to eat in Ephraim -- raspberry custard for dessert. It was another one of who me? my high cholestorol? moments. (There are strategies to follow after that kind of meal. Double the Lipotor and drink two Slimfasts in the morning.) At Gandolfos, Ive tried a couple of the many sandwiches offered. I really like the Urban Cowboy (a chicken barbeque). The clam chowder is terrific as well. Its great to have new eating options in Sanpete in addition to the good places we already have. Our twice a year time change happened last weekend. It always takes me a few days to get adjusted. When we go on daylight savings time, Im always reminded of an analogy which was told years ago. It was said that the time change was like an old Indian woman who cut off the end of her blanket and sewed it on to the other end in order to make the blanket longer. (That story is not politically correct nowadays. Today, we should probably say that its like a young Caucasian man who cut off the end of his afghan and sewed it on to the other end.) Its nice to have that Sanpete spring time sun warming us up now. I got a little color on my face sitting on the porch Sunday afternoon. Lots of people were enjoying being outside. Life is good. Enjoy it. Merrill Bennett: medicare.gov Web site important resource for Seniors stricted to one lane for concrete repair. Work crews will be in the area between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Signs and other traffic control devises will be placed to help motorists through the workzone. Motorists should expect moderate travel delays. U.S. 189 in Provo April be restricted to one will Canyon lane inboth directions at milepost 11 (near Canyon View Park) for concrete repair. Work crews will be in the area between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Signs and other traffic control devices will be placed to help motorists through the work zone. Motoi ists should expect slight to moderate travel 12-1- 3. posted speed limits while driving through work zones. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather, equipment problems or emergency situations. Salt Lake City Senator Bob Bennett praised the Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Web site for the extensive resources it offers seniors on the new drug discount program available in June. Medicare.gov is a valuable source of information on the new drug discount card program, said Bennett. Utah seniors can use this new website or call to find out more about the cards available in their area and to help them determine if they are eligible for the credit. The website update includes information on the product names and cost of the discount cards, and the new Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approve- d Drug Discount Card for download. A comparison of drug prices offered by the drug card programs will be available at www.medicare.gov or by calling starting April 29. This information will help low-inco- seniors compare discounted prices negotiated by card sponsors, as well as the enrollment fees and other card program features. All Medicare beneficiaries, except those who already receive outpatient drugs through Medicaid,: will be able to enroll in the program starting May 3. The cards savings will take effect June 1. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, signed into law by President Bush on December 8, 2003, gives Utahs 219,917 Medicare beneficiaries access to a prescription drug benefit. The interim drug discount card is the first stage of this benefit and will save seniors approximately 5 percent on their total prescription drug costs. These voluntary cards are offered as a means to provide immediate assistance before the second phase, a new comprehensive prescription drug benefit, begins in January 2006. 10-1- 200-25- 0 250-30- 0 ; 120.00-163.00- lin-gui- ni 15 encourages motorists to use caution and travel at the lbs 790-90- 0 lately. 1 3S0-40- 95.50-111.0- 4'iO 500 lbs 0; !bs 500-55- 0 550-60- lbs 0 lbs 84.00-97.0- lbs tbs 76.00-81.7- 71.50-79.7- lbs lbs 75.00-84.0- 81.50-87.5- 0; 0; 850-90- 0 5; lbs 900-95- 0 5; 950-100- 0; fChddtibi Do& 600-65- 0 lbs 750-80- 0; 0; 650-70- 0 5; 700-75- 0 0; 92.00-104.0- 86.00-99.0- 88.25-96.5- 85.25-98.2- 800-85- 71.00-75.5- 0 100450 lbs 103.00-114.0- 0; lbs 0 scarce. Heiferettes: 45.75-68.5- 0. 0; 50( -- ei UDOT 56.50-79.0- 0 Member: 1 The pi oposed facility will be large and brightly lit up all night long. Sanpete County is full of wide open unused and undeveloped space. Why do they want to put this facility next to a residential and recre-ationsubdivision? Your chances of finding kids who run would be far greater in an open flat land .situation than they are in a i tigged mountain range full ol places to hide. After talking with various residents of Mt. Pleasant, it seems that not many of you have not been informed or have been told very little about what type of facility this is and the impact it will have. Please, whether you are for it oi against it, ask questions, make sure all the information is presented and is factual before this facility can be built. Come to the next zoning meeting and voice your concerns. It w ill be held Wednesday, Apt il 21, 6 p.m. at the Sanpete County Courthouse in Manti. Talk lo your county commis-sions, let your neighbors know about it, but most of all, please be informed! Pine Creek Ranch Property Owners de-lay- s. Advertising Fax USPS No. ble. state I can give good reports from both Natalias and Gandolfos Deli. I had the with mushrooms at Natalias. Prior to our entrees being served, a nice bowl of salad was brought out (a la What follows are some random thoughts and observations. Dont try to find a common thread or theme. 1 here isnt one. I noticed that the Basin Drive-In opened last Friday night for the season. I didnt make it to opening night, but my daughter did. She saw a showing of the movie Hidalgo I News and Email 6. We are not against these types of a facilities. They are definitely needed and can do great good for many children, but they need to be built in areas which are compatible with the sie and function of the facility. I his area is not compati- I April 3 Inc Newspaper Subscriptions and Delivery Service created? $1,400. an edition of The Daily Herald a Pulitzer, could possibly have a very negative impact and should be of great concern to everyone in Mt. Pleasant, Spring City, and Pairview as well as the i est of the county. Will it be worth the limited jobs that are This and that 82.25-91.50- ; 850-90- 0 900-95- 0 lbs 0; 0; 750-80800-85- 0 80.50-87,0- ; 90.00-99.5- 0 700.00-935.00p- 470.00-770.00h- 5. lbs lbs 77.00-84.075.00-79.0- 0; 0 lbs scarce. Holstein steers: large frame 3: baby Bulls: scarce; 200-30- 0 lbs scarce; 300-50- 0 lbs scarce; 500-70- 0 950-100- Stock cows: medium and large frame 1: few older pairs r; older bred cows Slaughter cows: boning utility 3 43.2549.25; breaking commerutility 42.00-50.0cial: scarce; cutter and low dressing utility 30.50-39.7Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1 1000-150- 0 1500-232- lbs 55.25-60.5- lbs 0 Yield 61.25-69.7- lbs 48.50-59.0- 2 grade lbs scarce; 1000-150- 0 1500-202- 5 0. Feeder bulls: 860-120- 5 lbs 60.00-61.5- J |