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Show v J - ,. -- - y ; ' V, I A V ..vA1 u' V ' ' ' v V VVJ j f Utah Farm Bureau applauds approvals iTJ. A , ' i w J' " J 1 i ' t. ? ? 7A'' 0 H Ks. Jk 'iSqrr ' Jl " AF- ilj - Jeff Leavitt drove Chad Thomson's buggy during the Moroni Mudd Boggs last weekend. Leavitt is shown here with Thomson's family, Amy, Kayden, age 9; Andrew, age 6; and Sadie Ann, age 2. Spring City and that even if there were, the city is not the developer. Allred worries that the city Council member Gary Parnell expressed appreciation may be liable if emergency to all who made the city's vehicles have no access to July 24th celebration a suc- the subdivision, and says the cess. Mayor Thomas agreed, road was nearly impassable saying he'd heard many posi- last winter. Council member tive comments about this Boyd Mickel suggested possibly making the area a speyear's event. cial improvement district. Lot size issue Parnell says that a written Nothing was decided on the statement from both sides of issue. Water rights the city lot size referendum are due by August 16th. The Mayor Thomas invited lot size issue will be on the Gordon Miner, of engineerballot in November, and the ing firm, Hansen, Allen, and statements will explain the Luce, to speak informally to repros and cons of both sides the council about issues deto voters. garding water rights and City roads update velopment within city limits. Miner says that water Council member Neldon Jensen reports that the city's rights in the Western U.S. road project is complete. The are based on a use or lose chipping and sealing project proposition. He says a town was done by Christensen like Spring City could lose Brothers Rock Products, and excess water rights, unless Jensen says he is especially the city can come up with a applications pleased with the way Main plan for non-us- e Street looks. Mayor Thomas when a surplus exists. The non-us- e and other council members application agreed. process begins with a study David Allred asked Mayor involving an Inventory and Thomas if there are any Needs Assessment, based on plans to improve the road at reasonable future needs. the Packer Subdivision on That assessment is then prothe east side of town. jected to the future, and an Thomas says the position of application is filed stating the the city is that there is no plan. The State of Utah will money for improvements, want to review that plan Continued from Page 1 July 24 The Sanpete County is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. As a result of the proposed increase, the tax on a $100,000 residence will be $114.90, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity will be $208.90. Without the proposed increase the tax on a $100,000 residence would be $66.88, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity would be $121.60. The 2004 proposed tax rate is .002089. Without the proposed increase the rate would be .001216. This would be an increase of 71.8, which is $48.02 per year ($4.00 per month) on a $100,000 residence or $87.30 per year on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity. With NEW GROWTH, this property tax increase and other factors, Sanpete County will increase its property tax revenue from $844,106 collect $1,427,227 COLLECTED THIS YEAR WHICH IS A REVENUE 69.1. concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on August 24, 2004 at 6 p.m. West Courtroom, County Courthouse, 160 N. Main, Manti, UT. All The Utah Farm Bureau Federation applauded a filial rule this week published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that will streamline the process for pesticide approvals. Under the new rule, the Environmental Protection Agency, FWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, known jointly as the Services, have improved the process of the best available science. A primary benefit of the new rule for farmers and ranchers is that existing products are better protected from legal challenges and new crop protection tools can ensure adherence to the En- continue to be brought to dangered Species Act and use market. pesticide is likely to adversely affect endangered species. The new joint rule allows the agencies to work together with EPA to ensure that the products farmers need continue to be available and, at the same time, do not harm endangered species. FWS receivfed more than 30,000 comments from Utah Robert Coombs and Danielle Wright surprised the crowd during the annual Moroni Mudd Boggs by exchanging vows during intermission. The two met when they were teenagers working as pit crew members. Sanpete County Fair County Exhibition office Aug. 7. General admission tickets are available the day of the derby. Fair events on Friday, Aug. 27, begin with bucket, calf fitting and showmanship at 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be an antique tractor and equipment show featuring old farm equipment. The Pet Show, which is celebrating its 27th year, will begin at 11 a.m., and feature pets of all shapes and sizes. A Dutch oven cook-of- f will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. The Big Air Extreme Motorcycle Show will begin at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. The show fea- tures professional freestyle riders performing stunts 40 to 60 feet in the air. From 4 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a local talent show, and at 5 p.m., there will be a lamb, swme and beef sale. At 6 p.m., Cruise Night, fea- - B&CK TO $CHTOl GOING ON NOW! All Junior Summer Tops 12 Jr. PRICE! Back-to-Scho- ol Name Brand Jeans TO 50 SAVINGS 25 Reebok Shoes Ladies-Men-Childre- ns OFF 30 Complete Stocks OFF 50 All Levi Discounted Styles Strauss Jeans Lowest price off all styles! Mens 30 All T-Shi- turing antique and show cars will begin on Main Street in Manti. From 7 to 8 p.m., there will be entertainment featuring Lu Don and Sound QWEST, followed by the Broken Heart Rodeo family night at 8 p.m. Tickets for the entire family may be purchased at a discount. Rodeo tickets for single ticket purchase and for perforsubsequent mances for grand stand seating, adults general admission, for children and for seniors are all available. Events on Saturday, Aug. 28 include a 7 a.m., fun run at the Manti High School track, followed by the annual EMT breakfast at 8 a.m., and a rooster crowing contest at the small animal barn. At 9 a.m., the goat show will begin. At 10 a.m., there will be a car show in front of exhibition building and the BLM Wild Horse Adoption northeast of the rodeo grounds. Other fair events beginning at 10 a.m., include mud volleyball, local talent show and antique tractor and farm 4-- H equipment show. At 12 noon, there will be beef producers dinner in front of the Exhibition Building. From 12:30 to 1 p.m., a clown show class featuring Willie the Gown will be held. At 1 p.m., the best draft horse teams in the U.S. will be featured in an horse pulling match. The teams are much like those used a century ago to do farm work ana weigh from 3,000 to 5,200 pounds. At 2 p.m., there will be a mud scramble for cash and prizes for children ages three to 10 and at 3 p.m., a contest will be held in the Exhibition Building. At 4 p.m., car show awards will be presented. The annual Mammoth Parade will be held on Main Street at 5 p.m., featuring floats and musical performances. Evening events include performances by Lu Don and Sound QWEST, followed by the Broken Heart Rodeo at 8 pie-eatin- g p.m. Prior to the fair, there will be an Open Horse Show held at the fair grounds. More than 30 categories will be featured. The competition will include halter classes and showmanship classes for youth. Performance classes will include the lead line, walk trot, Western Pleasure and horsemanship divisions. There will also be trailer races, egg races, boot races, barrels poles and an obstacle course. rts OFF Hanes SAVE Athletic Socks Buy 2 Pair 3rd Pair FREE! Mt. (435) Pleasant 851-089- 2 Compare our prices and quality. Commercial, residential, new construction, remodels, fireplaces, gas lines Licensed 74 I cides they need." Under the new rule, a more efficient process allows EPA to consult with the Services basis. The on an Services will continue monitoring EPA's performance to for determining whether a producers. "Congratulations are in order for individual Farm Bureau members, for every five years. their contribution to this sucMayor Thomas says the cessful grassroots effort," city is often asked to hook up said UFBF President Leland a potential customer outside Hogan. "This change helps .acity limits to the city's water. ssure that farmers and ranchThe current policy is that the ers have access to the pesti city agrees to deliver the wathe but customer has to ter, pay for the pipeline. Miner says the city should be asking the customer to give the city water rights, in exchange for the city delivering the water. Miner says it's a common practice; one Continued from Page 1 he deals with on a regular ba- fee will be charged. sis. However, if the city has The fairs Exhibition Buildsufficient water rights, then will be open Wednesday, it can't ask for additional ing 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. feaAug. rights. baked produce, turing Another option, according crafts and flowers, goods, to Miner, would be to annex other displays. The midway that property into the city carnival also opens on limits. He also suggests the at 6 p.m. At 7 Wednesday city have a plan that requires p.m., there will be a Farm Budevelopers to work within reau Talent Find at the city requirements. He sug- Ephraim Middle School. gests a performance bona, The Exhibition Building which is issued to guarantee will open at 10 a.m., Thurssatisfactory completion of a day, Aug. 26 and every other project by a developer; and day of the fair. Small animal impact fees, which are pay- judging will also begin that ments imposed on developday at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m., the ment activity as a condition market lamb fitting and of development approval. will be held. A Miner also urged council showmanship local talent snow will be held members to be familiar with in the exhibition building the Utah Impact Fees Act, from 4 to 6 p.m. is of which the Utah part One of the highlights of the State Code. fair, the annual Demolition Derby will be held at 7 p.m. Reserved seating tickets went on sale at the Sanpete NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE INCREASE OF Thursday, August 12, 2004 PYRAMID THE 10 W. Main - Mt. I Pleasant fm and Insured UmU |
