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Show 2 Page Messenger-Enterpris- Cottonwood Subdivision is underway Letters to the Editor Roadblock was illegal of the To the Editor: law.. .prohibiting.. .the right am becoming increasingly concerned w ith the abuse of power by local police departments and their officers. Last Sunday morn- people peaceably to assemble.... By stopping a car whose driver has committed no known crime or violation. Therefore these roadblocks .s, s .. By Lynn Schiffman Ephraim City continues to experience growth as developers have finalized their plans on new subdivisions. Kim Turner presented plans to the City Council for the Cottonwood Subdivision, located at approximately 700 South between US 89 and 100 East. The plans were approved and the development is underway as can be seen with the earth moving equipment on the east side of the road south of tow n. Cottonwood, comprised of 69 lots, will be started with development of the first 39. Greg Tidwell, the developer, will be working both the Cotton w'ood Estates and the Mill Hill Estates in the southeast section of town. In other business with the past (to check paperwork) are illegal. (2) Fourth Amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and roadblock at the north end of Ephraim. This illegal roadblock effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be appeared to be a joint effort of the violated.. ..Demanding identificaEphraim City Police Department, tion from the passengers was unSanpete County Sheriffs Office unwarranted and illereasonable, and the Utah Highway Patrol. This treatment gal. by these police There were officers from all three two council meetings. Mayor bordered on entrapdepartments, many of them just officers also Gary Anderson and council memstanding around in the middle of ment and illegal detainment. We were kept waiting at this bers approved a traffic security the road. for nearly 25 minutes. roadblock check, reviewed reports from My husband and I were pasParks and Recreation, made a lisengers in the car, while a friend During this entire time, a Utah was driving. Due to some supHighway Patrol officer kept his brarian appointment, approved the and heard reposed discrepancy in our friend's spotlight shining directly on our garbage contract, from the car. were we While League of Cities ports kept waiting, insurance (he had just purchased and Towns. Ephraim's new Postthe car four days before), we were several vehicles were passed asked to pull over to the side of through the roadblock quickly master, Wayne Carter, visited the the road. The officer had already while few others were pulled over. council, the sewer bond resolution The officers even pulled over an was passed and committee apasked for the standard information pointments were made. on the driver: license, registration, Ephraim City ambulance. During this As some citizens may have officers stood time, He many just then asked for insurance, etc. around and with one already experienced, a traffic stop talking identification from my husband joking With the number of was set up on the north end of town large and me. When I hesitated, the of- another. ficer insisted I give him my officers at the roadblock, one has drivers license. WE were under to wonder about what crimes were committed, during the roadblock, no legal obligation to give any information to the officer, yet he in other parts of the county. I not took our driver licenses and ran a only found this roadcriminal check on us. For what block, and the actions of the ofpurpose? We had committed no ficers, illegal and unconstitutional, 'City crime and should not have been but insulting and a waste of taxunder any suspicion whatsoever. payers money. These officers This is a direct violation of our could have been elsewhere, stop- By Karen Buchanan Erin Youngburg of Naylor constitutional rights. The officers ping real crimes and real crimiWentworth Architects met with violated our rights according to the nals instead of harassing honest, the Manti City Council June 20 to citizens. following Amendments: discuss plans for the new L. Martell again First ConAmendment: Mary (1) office Utah city building. He presented shall no Manti, make gress of drawings the front and back of the building as well as plans for first and second floors and the proposed partial basement. (The (Continued from page 1) basement was not included in the Shore, of the U.S. Forest Service use of the Assessors office. overall cost estimates of the discussed with the commissioners John Iverson, of Sunrise Enand so its inclusion, at an the plans to build a pipeline gineering Company, outlined plans building additional cost of $300,000, is through northern Sanpete County, for constructing a regional sewer to to transport petroleum products, treatment for Mt. Pleasant and subject approval.) Windows will not be in the including natural gas to the Fairview. Mr. Iverson said that the side walls because of existing Wasatch Front. They asked the facility would serve both Mt. and so the architects buildings commissioners for support in ob- Pleasant and Fairview, and would have given special emphasis to taining the necessary require a pumping unit in order to those on the front and back to Mr. Matheson said that field serve both communities. The allow for as much natural light to work should begin this summer sewer lagoons would likely be in the building as possible, even with construction to take place the vicinity of the present Mt. a most of next summer. Pleasant lagoons. He said that at including sky light along the ceiling on the north side. The the recently-hel- d Barry Bradley asked the compublic hearings, second floor will allow open missioners to purchase seven headthat approximately 70 of the for the sky light to affect the sets for the dispatchers, which public were in favor of the project. space lower area. would enhance the 9 serv ice, as Some grant money, for which Council members seemed to well as other services provided by Fairview qualifies, would be availbe pleased with the overall plans the Sheriff s Department. The pur- able. but some concern was expressed chase was approved. An easement was granted for the roofing material Also authorized was a pur- Questar to install a gas line along regarding and the flat contours of the roof. It chase of a laptop computer for the the Blue Hills Road near Moroni. has been their experience that, in Mantis harsh winter weather, a flat roof seems to be more ing, July 18, we were returning from Salt Lake City when we were stopped by an unconstitutional All opened. under the supervision of Sergeant Len Gasser. This is the third consecutive annual check that the Ephraim Police Department has conducted, the only one in the county. The stop was assisted by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department, Central Utah Correctional Facility 9 Group, and the Utah Highway Patrol. A number of arrests and citations were made for a variety of violations to include driving under the influence of a controlled substance, auto insurance violations, and alcohol and drug possession. Ken Beazer, representing the Parks and Recreation Board addressed the council to report the conditions of the sports park near the family park in the north area of town. In addition, Ken proposed a Sports Commission consisting of area residents to run tournaments K-- and events involving the park. Ken presented a plan of an organization that will be formed as a nonprofit entity and then will be able to negotiate for sports events. It is expected that the Commission will be formed and rolling within the next few weeks. With the resignation of Joann Taylor, the City Library has been without its librarian. Jackie Brown, who has been working at the Library for some time was given an interim appointment to County Commission y. 1 1 Write a Letter to the Editor THE IVIESSENGER USPS 3284-000- USPS 0 1777-200- New 0 Inc. 1999. All rights reCopyright, Messenger-Enterprisserved. Reproduction, reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher. Published each Thursday for 50c each, $16.00 a year inside Sanpete County and $19.00 outside Sanpete County, by Inc., 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642, Ph. (435) Fax (435) fR0UD Periodicals Postage Paid at Manti, Utah, member of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: cn video this e, Messenger-Ent- L 1, 835-149- 3. Inc. 35 S. Main, Manti UT 84642 Messenger-Enterpris- e Publishers Editor General Manager Sales Representative ... Max and Beth Call Max Call David Call Tricia Call Manti City Reporter.... Ephraim City Reporter ...Karen Buchanan .... Lynn Schiffman residents and business owners who have a vested interest in the activities. Schiffman also suggested that the committee be supported by an executive director, in a part time paid position, that would be the hands-o- n manager. The prowas posal approved and the selection of the committee and director is forthcoming. Any interested persons are encouraged to contact the city offices or Lynn Schiffman. The next scheduled c ity council meeting will be on Wednesday, August 4th in the Senior Citizen Center. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Payback One-hundr- Tlje Mormon cTVIiracle Pageant ers. The Wagon Train trek was one of the most significant and Blast from I the Past June 15-1- 7, 20-2- 4, 2000 (lPanl(ybu Drama, PG: Young man dreams g escaping his hometown by reaching the sky with a homemade rocket. This 33rd season of the Mormon Miracle Pageant has been an experience we will all never forget From the starting of the tryouts in late May to the Final putting away of the sets in late June, the Pageant was a wonderful and very successful event. The weather was perfect, the largest cast we believe we have ever had performed perfectly, the many support staff, individuals, and organizations made this season function to the level of its great success. We extend our appreciation to each of you individually for your efforts in the Mormon Miracle Pageant. Your sacrifice, talents, and great efforts combined to make possible this great pageant. At this sesquicentennial time in Sanpete County and Manti as we reflect back to the great effort, sacrifice, and service of our pioneer forefathers in settling this area, it is very gratifying to see that same spirit of service as the chal lenges of countless thousands come to this marvelous pageant. May God bless each of you for your efforts and we look forward to serving with you next year. Man is raised bomb shelter void of outside influence. Now the doors Sincerely, s Mormon Miracle Pageant Director & Presidency KXLlKj O more movie s more copies more fun 283-500- 0 Action, R: Arranged robbery ends in doublecross. Now Porter (Gibson) goes after what is rightfully his. October Sky of Mantis celebration, said 1 week: erprise 835-424- organized. Council Member Schiffman also introduced to the Council the concept of a CelebrationFestival Committee to operate the citys activities such as the Scandinavian and Pinata Festivals, in addition to other special functions like the planned New Years Gala. The Committee will consist of area celebration to provide well over 12b sandwiches. The trek ended as it brought chairman and the rear of the 24th of July the event. He met up susceptible to leaking than a organizer of Mr. with the council to report that parade down Main Street to the pitched one would be. Y oungburg was confident that the everything was in. place for the Fair Grounds where a dinnefwas new roofing material being pro- trek which began last Thursday. served by the Swimming Pool not leak and He praised his committee which Committee with all proceeds posed would explained that the manufacturer has been working on the project going to their fund raising efforts. The new water sy stem is on guarantees the product for 20 since November. track and within a few days of There He were over 350 particiwas asked to provide years. their the city with names of owners pants, which included those on 8 projected time schedule. who have had the product in- to 20 wagons and others pushing Citizens should be aware that as stalled on their buildings so that 12 handcarts as well as numerous the new service lines are installed, inquiries could be made regarding horseback riders and walkers. they may or may not be placed all their experience with it. and twenty youth the way to the existing water and leaders from the stake hiked meter. Some hook-up- s The architects are still confiare to dent that the proposed September the trail. Evening camp programs receive new lines from the bid date can be met and that the featured stories of pioneers and distribution line to the meter and building can be completed by July pioneer music. Supper was others will not require the placing served next year. Thursday and Friday of a new service line all the way County Sheriff" Claude Pickett evening, including a Dutch Oven and so will receive only a portion. Fountain Green City When the project is completed all met with the council to express his meal. concern regarding traffic and generously donated lamb and residences will be hooked up to rolls from their Lamb Days the new system. crowd management at the Mormon Miracle Pageant. He was disappointed at the number of violations of local law that were observed and asked that pageant literature being sent to other areas include a letter requesting that visitors be more diligent in their efforts to comply with traffic rules and instructions from offic- EPHRAIM Enterprise Nielson were approved to serve on the Commission. The Planning Commission is now completely features sesquicentennial Alvin Kilmer, Si3!IfQMi63!n39iiH!!)(7rrmdl (If! ANTI were filled recently. Lemar Hansen, Dean Cox and Dixie boxes. exciting Council News law-abidi- THE The contract for garbage pickup is up for renewal. Mayor Anderson and the Council have been pleased with the service so the contract for the coming period was approved with an anticipated increase per can collected. Councilman Lynn Schiffman reported on the activities of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Schiffman is currently a member of the board of directors with his term to end at the end of this year, without opportunity to be reelected. Don Olson expressed interest in being nominated. The position calls for four to five meetings a year and supervision of the Leagues budget and activities. Ephraims new postmaster, Wayne Carter, visited the council to introduce himself and explain his plans for improving the mail service. He indicated that the mail is sorted at this point with the familiarity of the postal workers with the residents. It can be a more exacting science and Mr. Carter expects to make the necessary changes. In addition, he expressed concerns about the cluster boxes where residents now collect their mail. He indicated that many of the boxes are displaced and not quite where they should be. He will approach the council at a later date to request that a city ordinance be drawn up to protect the The Council approved the adoption of a Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Sewer Revenue Bond not to exceed $2.5 million. This bond will allow the city to proceed with its needed sewer expansion. The Planning Commission has had a few vacancies which systems "go" on new city building fManti rights-of-wa- fill the position. This will be in effect until a full-tim- e position is iEShmmCity Council News We invite Letters to the Editor from our readers. 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