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Show Thursday, February 25, 1999 Messenger-Enterpris- Page e County Commission. (Continued from page 1) tion and find more funds from his Legislative Jfjjfjjft Report budget for next year. By Rep. Michael Styler Sheriff Claude Pickett asked for : approval on three purchase orMoving into our fifth week, court. ders to finalize the new 91 sysand the last two weeks of the 999 This past week the fiscal anatem. The) were approved. The ; legislative session, it is now time lyst presented the revenue figures to begin the budget process. It is for the current and fiscal year commissioners also told Sheriff during the budget process that we 2000. Unfortunately, those rev- Pickett that Mt. Pleasant City does take care of county animal probmust prioritize legislation that re- - enue numbers were down $32 mil1 1 quires funding with what we have lion, meaning the legislature will ;to allocate. There are still some have to trim that amount out of our issues to be decided: transportprevious budget. We are commitation funding, crime and education ted to not raising taxes, so as not ! packages, and sales tax on food are to pass this deficit onto the people and instead, we will have to reijjust some. An agreement has been strict the growth of programs. It ! preached between the bank and is interesting to note that this short'credit unions, an issue that has fall is bejng attributed to the fact :been quite heated over the past that a few of the states wealthiest month. citizens are moving out of state. If you are a current member of a Recently passed out of the state credit union, you will not see Senate was a bill that would cut the sales tax on food. Although any changes made to your services. The compromise will prothis is a popular idea, it seems fistect banks in the area of commer-- . cally irresponsible when we have cial lending, while at the same no means to make up the estimated time allowing people to choose $ 40 m i ion dol lars that w e w ou Id ;vhat type of financial institution be losing. Other items yet to be decided they join. The bill should come to the House floor on Tuesday. include funding for transportation I would also like to discuss the which is key to the whole budget issue. this If private prison prison process. The Centennial Highway is allowed to be built we as legis- -' Fund, which is a road lators are prepared to give strict construction program, is also lookrestrictions on the prison. I insti- -' ing for ways to make up an estimated shortfall in its finishing year gated an amendment that will proAnhibit out of state prisoners. 2007. It is certain there will not other amendment will require pubbe a gas tax increase. lic hearings in the area where a We will also be dedicating is prison proposed. This would funding towards several top prihappen before the prison receives ority items including classroom final approval. size reduction, a reading program Some of you m ight have heard and for an e package. about the struggle between the Those funding questions will be Governor, Legislature and the Atansw ered over the next few day s. General. HB139 unveiled It has been a very exciting legtorney ; Wednesday by House Majority islative session, but I certainly am Assistant Whip Greg Curtis, Rlooking forward to getting back Atthe limit would home. There is still a lot of work Sandy, power General Jan Graham has. to do, so I hope you will continue torney ; Essentially the bill would take to stay in touch and let me know file to civil Grahams what you are thinking. Please feel away ability lawsuits and briefs, negotiate free to contact me at any of the settlements on the states behalf in following: civil cases and otherwise initiate Representative Michael Styler civil action. Under the bill thet 3 8 State Capital Governor would have final say in Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 these matters. Graham responded Phone: (801)538-123Fax to this bill by stating that she (801)538-190- 8 yvould vigorously oppose this in msty lerle.state.ut.us 1 1 1 ten-ye- ar anti-crim- -; 1 7, .Tod1 a OpenMorM from DOUBLES manufactured Home r- $ - 24,995 Deiivcfy 4 Set Up. QUALITY WHOLESALE HOMES a Top Quality Homes at Guaranteed" Lowest Price! been charged a tax rate on their home in Manti, because it was still listed under .the builders name. As the rate is substantially higher than the Primary tax rate, the corn- non-Prima- non-Prima- missioners waived the penalties and interest and the overpayment was abated. Garth Davidson asked for a quit claim deed on a small sliver services. of land in Milbum. After the comWith regard to a request by missioners asked County Recorder raSheriff Pickett for hand-helReed Hatch to clarity' what land dios out of his budget, the com- they had the option of deeding, missioners agrees that they could they agreed to quit claim deed it approve that at the next meeting to Mr. Davidson. after it was put on the budget. County Road Superv isor Stev e A question was raised about Keller asked for permission for Talon Bird, Andy Olson and Brody Perschon lots in Indian Ridge Jack and Camille Bailey to put in Boy Scout Troop 524. spon- - Vickie Olson. For lus agle that are not in the process of being a water line across Ephraim Cansored by the Ephraim 4th Ward the Andv refurbished project. developed. The commissioners yon Road for a new residence. It LDS Church, held an Eagle Scout gauging stations located at tiie stated that addresses do not need w as approved. Court of Honor on January 30. Meadows in Ephraim Can von to be assigned until they are The Commission received a 1999. Three scouts received their Matthew "Brody" PersJion is needed. $13,010.96 payment in lieu of Award: Talon Bird, Andy the son of Mark and Susan Jim and Lalagene Calkin told taxes from Jordan Pederson of the Eagle and Brody Perschon. Perschon. Tor Ins Eagle project he Olson, the commissioners that they had Utah Division of Wildlife. Talon Bird. 15. is the son of scraped, primed and painted the Brad and Sharron Bird. His Eagle doors of the Ephraim F ire Stall, r project involved transplanting 25 There were a great number o! trees that were below the water hours put into these piojects and Bv Dona Brady line at Palisade Lake to other ar- the scouts are appreciative tor the in the Park. eas In celebration of Dr. Seusss MES. There will be a help given them in completing weekly asa at Manti them. in and Olson, with Andy junior for w the students here birthday, conjunction sembly they the National Read Across will learn about different careers High School, is the son of Ted and will sponsor a Famin which they might be interested. America, ily Bedtime Stories Evening. This Guest speakers will include parevent will be on March 1st, from ents of some MES students and 6:30 - 8 p.in. in the lunch room. other professionals. Children are invited to come w ith The MES PTA have schedtheir parents, wear pajamas and uled the annual Talent Show for bring pillows to rest on while they March 30th. MES students have a listen to stories read by guest readmonth to plan and prepare for this ers. fun event, if they choose to March is Career Month at V lems in the north e'nd of the county, and they are to be paid for their d Manti Elementary PTA News 4-- H h 50 North Main 835-196- Manti, Utah 1 Introducing... Heidi Miller as our new stylist! SpecialJalues Every. Day!!! facilities HandicappeJ-.ii.ee- : Musical program planned The Snow College Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will present a classical concert Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Crane Theater. The Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of a guest conductor, Mark Ammons. They vv ill open the concert with Brahms Academic Festival Overture. The Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Vance Larsen, will then present Variation on a Theme by A. Arensky. After a short intermission the for future ropers Over 40 future rodeo stars attended a roping and clinic on Feb. 6. Ages 8 participated. The youth were instructed on the basics of these two events to help prepare them for the Junior Rodeos that w ill be held throughout the summer in Ephraim. The events at the rodeos will be: breakaway roping, goat tying., goat ribbon pull, team roping, barrels and poles. Karl Nielsen worked with the youth on the roping and Kay Jensen instructed them on goat ty ,hle Recreation hall Storage included free i Rural Development Rentaljisskttnc Symphony Orchestra will close with Beethoven's 3rd Symphony (Eroica). There is no admission charge. Each completely electric one bedroom apartment or 2 people. Small pet are permitted can house 45 E. 1 100 N. in Ephraim 283-636- 3 03H27 GEQ0E33 SUM) COLLEGE SOUTHI ; Training held -- Utilities included free at Snow's Crane Theater Vs-- v RICHFIELD, UTAH For Spring Classes Courses Begin March 1, 1999 A LIFETIME OF LEARNING Cafeteria Acli ity Center Individualized Instruction Opcn-Entry- 7 Open-Ex- zs it Financial Aid Available Certified Instructors Excellent Equipment Fully Accredited Approved Veteran Training V.- Secretarial Computer Technology Industry Certifications Programming Hardware Repair s - Multi-Medi- a Clerical Production Accounting (ZS Commercial Drafting CAD Practical Nursing Art & Graphics Building Trades ing. Privates in Diesel Mechanics Basic Training Two Manti National Guard Priv ates have entered basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. They are Anthony M. Fuentes and Robert S. Peterson. Fuentes is a son of Manuel and Korinne Fuentes and Peterson is a son of Kay and JoAnn Peterson, all of Manti. During the eight weeks of training, the soldiers studied the Army mission and will received instructions in drill and ceremonies. weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid. Army history and traditions, and special training in human COPY Laundn. government subsidized goat-tyin- g EccsniLX tSaLon v Rent based on income Auto Body Automotive (Collision Repair & Refinishmgt Cosmetology Technology Bartering M ax hint' Tools CM Although most progtams ai Snow South operate FarmRanch Management School Calendar Health Occupations Certified Nurse Assist. Medical Transcnptionist Pharmacy Tech 1998-9- 9 on an basts, students interested in nursing and some business classes will need to be aware of and plan to enroll on specific enrollment dates Snow College South Classes and training at Snow College South are open entry open exit throughout the school vear and students any enroll to meet their individual needs. Although students may enroll any school dav throughout the vear. there are three major enrollment periods which correspond with the trimester at North Sevier! South Sevier S fhm?ehhMild-M,StooohrJh,ch,run for 60 da-v- s SPnn trimester begins March I. 9V9 and conimues Prospective students arc encouraged to enroll in advance. ,o ,hc ikiTMtH-- . f! F" 'ryrf r twwl'np f " admission s kocss to nrwmciM w rmplosmem in Snow College South 800 West 200 South Richfield 896-97- 1 1 Office 896-820- 2 d its n,P,anis ' 3 |