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Show Page 6 Thursday, October 26, 1995 e, Messenger-Enterpris- Council confronts 3 issues during meeting By Bruce Jennings The Manti City Council, one functions is to find soluwhose of called the city offices to say that it should be shut down. It had long ago outlived any worthwhile pur- tions to community problems, pose. But around 40 other callers confronted three issues last week. rallied to the defense of the siren. the One issue was siren: should it continue to pierce the It sends a message to both adults airways each day or should its and kids that its time to be up and voice be stilled? One resident at it. And another that the siren is Manti Elementary Positive Action Students & 4: - ixX A A, v- - V A " A 7 I ; A.' A5X U1?" , if .' Q! Mary Armstrong FOREST DR. PRUETT in Tilt. Pleasant Oct.26-3- 1 (except Sun.) use 53.00 Tburs b lDon are foob Bank Bights. Bring a can of foob anb get in for52.qo Near t(;e Cemetery 'ThCompkiHcrtdi happy hallovoeen Place. G Vt'sXit) Tibbs were other speakers who tage. about the project. The response showed that some residents like the siren and what it represents to them. Another issue was the proposed trailer park. Tim Miller said he was present to hear any comments or concern relative to the Come take a stroll thru pumpkins like youve never seen! fun for the whole fQmjp! Same time anb place Sponsored by The flt.fr feosont Wow Street Er&ject expressed strong reservations seemed evident that they questioned that the park would be It a good neighbor. Public works director, Dale Nielson, suggested that the Millers should have the opportunity to present their plans for the project project. prior to its being protested. I le heard plenty. Ted Hodapp And so it went. presented a petition containing (Trailer parks have been moot around 200 signatures expressing for some time in Sanpete County, opposition to the park. although proponents claim theyre Michelle Rasmussen, Jan urgently needed in the county to Jonson, Sam DeLeeuw and David provide low cost housing.) Keep safety in mind while preparing for power outages October is Energy Awareness Month. It also signals the beginning of the unpredictable weather season that can cause electric v Jenalee Wade and a symbol of stability, that life goes on. The siren is tradition and heri- power outages. Utah Power recommends pre- paring for a power loss with safety in mind. We will work around the clock to restore the power, says Mark Cox, Utah Power manager. But there are some safe, easy steps our customers can take when the lights go out. First, check neighboring homes to see if they have lights. If they do, then the problem is in the home. Check the fuse box to make sure the outage isnt caused by an overloaded circuit. Never assume Utah Power already is aware of an outage. If the phone works, call the local office immediately and report the problem. Turn ofTany electrical equipment that was operating before the outage, such as the lights, stove, washer, dryer, television or radio. This will reduce the initial demand for electricity when power is restored. Turn on a porch light so Utah Power can tell when the power is restored. Play it safe by disconnecting sensitive electronic equipment to prevent possible damage. enforcement issue will undoubtedly be a tough task for an already heavily burdened City Council. Mayor Kent Larsen, on behalf of the Council, presented a resolution and a plaque to Morlin Cox in recognition of his contribution to the public and to Manti Thus the trailer issue is in limbo. Eventually, the Sanpete County Commission may have to share in making the critical decision, because part of the land involved is in the city and part is in the county. The third issue the Council confronted was law enforcement. Members of the City administration and officers of the Sheriffs Citys power system. Mark Cox, a representative of Utah Power & Light, explained their policy on line maintenance as regards Mantis supplying power to local farmers. But he didnt hold out hope for an upgrade of Utah Powers line between Fountain Green and Manti as a way of avoiding occasional blackouts. The City accepted Jason Mayletts offer of between $4,000 and $4,500. for upgrading the ASC office in the City Building. Recorder Bill Mickelson centennial said a project, the new history of Manti compiled andor written by Albert Antrei, would soon be off the press in a hard cover edition. Mr. Antrei will receive a stipend of $ ,500. The city has received a $ ,000 grant to help cover the costs, and the total costs should be retrieved through the sale of the books at a nominal but still undetermined price. staff, including Sheriff Stan Anderson, met in a kind of round table discussion of the law enforcement situation in Manti seems to be cyclical, rising and falling like the tide, as offenses occur. The Council had requested a detailed and very specific explanation of the SherifTDepartments role with reference to enforcement activities in Manti. Sheriff Anderson responded with a two-pa- ge single-space- let- d Use candles, lanterns or flashlights for light, but avoid fire hazards by making sure candles are extinguished before leaving the house. Never use a gas oven or to heat a room or house; this range could lead to carbon monoxide ter. This letter in its entirety is included in a separate article this week. Two significant quotations from Sheriff Andersons letter: Manti Citys police services are poisoning. its own Police 1 1 being subsidized by Sanpete County. And Manti City needs Department. the recurring law Resolving Never use barbecue grills inside; they can cause carbon monoxide fumes or fires. Canned heat, such as Sterno, is a handy alternative. If cooking on a fire- place, use heavy-dut- y pots and pans. be Portable generators should operated outside and should always be installed by a qualified electrician. If a generator is connected to a homes electrical system, it must be properly connected through a disconnect switch to ensure the house wires are insulated from the utility wires. Failure to do this could energize the outside lines and cause serious injury to repair crews. 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