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Show f pT ' ' E !'T AN L0T-C-01- I AT I ON 9 100 0 T 124-- 1 50 1 EDITION OF THE YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR NEWSPAPER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004 50 CENTS VOL 111 NO. 43 Honest Apple Day events to be held October 23 MT. PLEASANT- - Once crab will amaze and delight again Native Wines, Mt. the palate. Last year there were Pleasant, will celebrate Honest Apple Day, Saturday, witches rampaging all up Oct. 23, from 12 noon to 6 and down Main Street particp.m., This year marks the ipating in the Ugly Witch fifth annual festival featur- Contest. Winners in three ing heirloom apples, wine categories took home cash and fancy cheese tasting. prizes. This year the Native Wines will be reinwines new Ugly Witch Parade leasing dry cluding Apple Honey; Her- down Main Street has been itage Pear; Yutah Cherry; added. The only rule is no ana Blue Elderberry, among motors. Riding a goat, pony, others. horse, mule, large dog or a There will be more than 40 cart pulled by an animal is aldifferent kinds of heirloom lowed. Skateboards, roller apples available for tasting. blades, bicycles, tricycles, Not one of these apples can little red wagons or wheel be found at the local grocer. barrows are also good. Everything from giant Wolf Everyone is encouraged to River baking apples to tiny participate. ?gories include Ugliest Witcn; Most Beautiful Ugly Witch; and Best Kid, Witch. Local under merchants on Main Street will judge the contest. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant is one of the best examples of Old West architecture in the state. One of the most popu- dents and faculty of Wasatch Academy have had their say. Lithuania, New Zealand, Japan and Sanpete will be represented on the panel. Bring apple pie entries to Native Wmes at 72 South 500 West by 3 p.m. Live Irish music provided by Last Nights Run, the Splitting O the Aplar events at the festival is ple Ceremony, crowning of the apple pie contest. Pie bak- Princess Pomona and Apple ers from all over come up Hauling contest are just with some gorgeous entries some or the ways to have fun vying for cash prizes for at Honest Apple Day. Awards for all contest winfirst and second place. Festival-goer- s are encour- ners will be given at 5 p.m., aged to taste the competition at Native Wines. Call for more informapies and bestow the Peoples Choice Award after the in- tion. The event is sponsored ternational panel of judges by Native Wines and Far made up of some of the stu West Bank. rs Pretty Shield bond issue takes center stage again Mitch Peterson THE PYRAMID MANT- I- Sanpete County commission meeting held Oct. 19, featured a public hearing aimed at gathering facts and opinion about the proposed bond issue for the Pretty Shield non-prof- it Foundation. Shield proposes an emotional growth boarding school cam-near Mt. Pleasant to Eus and educate troubled Pretty building youth. The campus would include equine therapy and when running at full capacity would have an enrollment of about 120 students and about e 130 employees. full-tim- Concerns among those attending Tuesday's meeting centered on the liability issue, but Pretty Shield spokesman Gordon Birch The hearing is part of the and bond attorney Ryan process that could result in Bjerke both made it clear that the county will bear no Sanpete In liability and will be the enue Bond to fund Pretty bond's issuer in name only. This hopefully allows inShield, but no action was takvestors to get a better rate en Tuesday. The Utah Industrial Facili- on the bonds. If Sanpete enters into an ties and Development Act allow cities or counties to issue inter-locagreement with Industrial Revenue Bonds to Wayne and San Juan counenhance economic develop- ties, the rates may be even ment, with no liability to the lower. city or county. Sanpete County CommisAll risks rests with the sioners Greg Dettinger and buyers and sellers of the Bruce Blackham, as well as bond. Sanpete County Attorney The Foundation would also operate a Wilderness Therapy program in San Juan County and a family therapy campus in Wayne County. tax-emem- pt al Michael Brook will be featured speaker at NS Middle School San- - school Ron Pipher receives award MORON- I- Ron Pipher, Moroni, was honored Oct. 8, with the 2004 Restorative Justice Award at the Restorative Justice Conference held at the Sheraton City Center Ross Blackham, agree that liability won't be an issue. Commissioner Claudia Jar-re- tt was absent from the meeting, attending to a family matter. The commission will hold additional meetings focusing on the bond issue and The Pyramid will notify citizens about times and dates of those meetings. Hotel, Salt Lake City. This award is given to one member of the community in each of the eight districts. The Restorative Justice Conference is held ror the Juvenile Court Work Crew Supervisors for the state of Utah. Pipher was given the award from the Sixth District Juvenile Court for his support of the Juvenile Court Work Program. He has been instrumental in helping juvenile offenders complete community service hours and restitution hours along with leaving the youth with a sense of community pride. The Sixth District Juvenile Court appreciates Pipher for his dedicated service and contributions towards the Juvenile Court and the youth. Public meeting to be held to discuss Fairview City annexation Ken Bench in attendance to Chris Boudreau THE PYRAMID - FAIRVIEWFairview City councilmembers informed business license holders that there is a new ordinance, stating that if a business owner needs a copy of their business license, there will be a fee for each copy, assembly and one comming Thursday, Oct. 21. The evening performance during their regular council Tobacco District School pete evening community perfor- meeting held Oct. 19. Prevention and Control Pro- - mance at the North Sanpete will be held at 7 p.m., for They also passed an ordiwill sponsor an all Middle School, Moroni, this ents, children of all ages and nance stating that if a busicommunity members. Ad- ness is not in compliance with mission is free. business the ordinances, they The featured speaker will be will to a $30 fine. subject be Michael Brook, founder Grant for Police Department Proof High Performance The city has been awarded ductions, and author of Cre- a $7,500 grant to help pay for ating Wellness. the police departments new Brook is also a state tramand also for payroll uniforms poline champion, a member of new part-tim- e police perof the Great American High sonnel. Dive Team, and a premier Downtown Alliance skier on the professional City Administrator, Nancy freestyle circuit in the aerial Woodside is considering a acrobatic event. called The Main Michael Brook utilizes his program Street for Beginners.. Now world class trampoline per- that Fairview City is informance, while delivering a volved with the RDA promessage to communicate the gram, this program would inner qualities necessary for help all existing businesses; building vibrant physical assist new businesses; and health, strong, help bring new business to emotions, and mental focus the city. She will be organizfor good decision making. a luncheon for business ing Brooks presentations are owners of Fairview to get well researched and deliv- their on joining the proinput huin his ered relaxed and gram. morous style. Annexation His athletic accomplishA public meeting will be ments are matched by his held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 knowledge of the compo- p.m., in the Fairview City nents of good mental and Dance Hall to get the publics physical health. on annexation to opinion High Performance Living Fairview city. The city counis all about maximizing ones cil would like to hear from potential in the physical, people that will be affected emotional and mental arenas by annexation, which will of life. possibly include anyone outThis innovative, side limits who receive program is designed to in- any ofcity the following from the spire, educate ana motivate city; sewer, water or power students in the art and sci- services Millburn residents ence of High Performance will not be affected. Living including a positive The city council wants to approach to Tobacco Preven- respect the publics needs tion and Control. It will be a and concerns in the matter. great program and all stu- They will try to have the dents and their families are Sanpete County Assessor, encouraged to attend. t V p TO SUBSCRIBE .lA.HAR(qHEHRALp:CQM3W North MORONI-T- he Ron Pipher answer any questions that the public may have about tax issues. The city does not foresee any concerns with tax increases resulting from the annexation. They feel that it will be a great asset for everyone involved. The annexation will offer city police patrol; will allow people to participate in city elections; and much more. If there are any questions, or concerns, the public is encouraged to voice them to the city council at the public hearing. At that time they attempt to answer all issues to make everyone feel more comfortable with the issue. par-gra- -- well-balanc- high-energ- y wf rn ifc n. U Jit -- rA h m at . V if mi03 Halloween carnival to be held at Mt Pleasant elementary MT. PLEASAN- T- Halloween activities at Mt. Pleasant Elementary will be held Friday, Oct. 22. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and school will be excused at 12 noon. The PTA Halloween Carnival will begin at 4 p.m., and nm until 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or immediately after school on Thursday and Friday. Meal tickets may also be purchased. All students are encouraged to participate in the Contest. Bring a spooky or funny to the school gym on Thursday, Oct. 21. Awards will be given for the spookiest and funniest for each grade level Prizes will be tickets to the Halloween Carnival Third and fourth grade students may enter a decorated cake to compete for first, second and third place. All cakes will be sold at a silent auction during the HalJack-O-Lante- Jack-O-Lante- Jack-O-Lante- rn rn m loween Carnival. The staff at the school appreciate all who have volunteered to help. They still need more volunteers. If anyshift during the carnival one is able to work a one-hoor help with clean-u- p from 7 to 7:30 p.m., call Anne or Katrina Palmer at 435462-375Sanderson at 435462-362ur 1 1. Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Nov. 4 and 5. A book fair and Box Tops for Education bake sale will also be held during the conferences. Family portraits wul be offered as a PTA fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 am to 12 noon; and 3 to 5:30 p.m. Families may schedule a sitting time at the Halloween Carnival. Watch for additional information to be sent home with students. "I"; IJX y t |