Show ©©a ictei See Story on page Volume 71 C BOIIddqs CZlUJtEL2D3D ’ NewWearsTdance CEniiiMs—J See Story on page See Story on page 12 1 Number 50 Wednesday 1 Price 50 Cents December 161992 Gunnison City schedules Special Public Meeting Ihc Gunnison City Council will hold a special with their associated to discuss problems lagoons and cell number one The December 16 meeting is being held to determine what they can do with a foot or so of sludge that has built up in the number one sewer lagoon cell The newer lagoons have been built six feet deep with five feet usable depth while this older cell is only three feet dec p and has a foot of build up in the bottom making thi - cell unacceptable for future usage without modifi-ca- t ons The council will look at alternatives such as cleaning the sludge out and then rclining the pond with a clay the sludge on the bottom and lining Or compressing then placing a new clay lining on top Another alternative would be to discontinue use of the pond The pond has to have a minimum of three feet depth to be usable meeting sever in the future If the sludge is removed and used as a land applicaIcrtilicr then it must be tested for some organic inorganic pollutants as well as coliforms If the sludge is removed and relocated to another lagoon cell this testing would not be required will also be invited to the meeting A representative These problems will have to be from Centerfield resolved prior to the regionaliation board of the new sewer lagoons will take over operation and maintenance for the lagoon complex made up of representatives from Centerfield and Gunnison Time is of the essence since during the winter The Town of months more storage space is needed ImCenterfield has sent a request to the Community pact Board asking that an additional $32400 of grant funds be allocated to this project tion Hospital Applications to CIB nears completion meeting of the Gunnison Valley Governing Board was held Wednesday Octo1992 at 6:00 pm The following arc the minutes from that meeting unapproved A The August financial statement was reviewed motion by Mary Hill was made that the financial statement be approved Kerry Blood seconded the motion they were approved unanimously Public Relations Committee Janica Husbands reported the Mini Health Fair that There were 73 was neld in October went very well cholesterol tests and 28 hearing tests The mammography display was very informative and the discount coupons were being used Buildings and Grounds Committee The application to the Community Impact Board for funding of the new addition is a fairly close to completion 7 he application letters of support from surrounding area government officials will soon be submitted The Hospital will then attempt to get on the CIB agenda in January or February 1993 Finance Committee Review had Mardell Jensen stated that Virgel Blackham brought to the Boards attention that business last month in the hospital was the highest it has ever been It was reported by Mr B lackham that income was at about average for the month Cash flow was significantly down due to problems in collecting old accounts receivable The hospital contacted Utah peer Review OrganizaServices UPRO did tion concerning fees on a summary based on Medicare claims and discharges 1992 to June 31 1992 for the last year from July They studied 5 rural hospitals and it was found that Gunnison was the second lowest Valley Hospital The scheduled Hospital ber 21 Winter Wonderland of Snow Over the weekend the ground was covered with a white blanket of snow It didn't last very in the but the mountains show a very nice layer of snow Ski buffs and long valley snowmobilers were happy for the fresh snow Ll 11 Bonus Basket drawings are held at Gunnison Park The Bonus Basket drawings were held on Saturday with the following winners named: r Evan Peterson Mayfield Thriftway Wendy Thriftway Fayette Karen Prisbrey Gunnison Kim Johnson Gunnison Valley News Kathy Tuft Gunnison Valley Builders Charles Lund Gunnison Rose Sorenson Centerfield Valley Valley News Fremon Sorenson B Willden Rasmussens Furniture Lyman Rasmussens Kelly Mellor Fayette Gunnison Implement Dean Anderson Axtell Gunnison Implement Stacy Reid Mayfield Valley Furniture Debbie Hansen Centerfield Verna Samore Rasmussen K & J’s John Barney Centerfield Valley K & J’s Furniture Christine Childs Centerfield Contracts awarded by Commission for legal services After reviewing several bids to provide defender services has to indigent the County Commission awarded the contracts to local attorneys who submitted the low bids Douglas Neeley who recently passed the bar was awarded a $16000 contract to serve as Sanpete public defender for Central Utah Correctional Facility at Gunnison indigent who are charged with a variety of offenses Paul Frischknecht who had previously served as public legal defender for both prison and county indigent was awarded a $23499 contract for serving as public defender for county indigent charged with offenses In both situations Sanpete County Attorney Ross Blackham serves as the prosecuting attorney The cases are heard in Sixth District Court over which Judge David Mower and Don Tibbs preside The two district judges determine which offenders are indigent and therefore legally entitled to the services of the public defender The public defenders are also required to represent the indigent in case of appeals The funds required are provided for in the Sanpete Buelah Axtell Donna Sorenson Valley Furniture Christensen Gunnison Gunnison Implement Roland Christensen Fayette Gunnison Implement Keith Carol Matthews Gunnison Valley Builders CenMeriLyn Sorenson Young Sterling Thriftway terfield Tin iltway and Donna Bird Salma llinitway Winners can pick up certificates from the store This will be the final week for where they won drawing- charging facility Administrators Report Mark reported that Dr Bastian is still planning on sometime Valley Hospital starting with Gunnsion during the first 4 months of 1993 Dr Bastian and Mark arc looking at alternative CT equipment for the Radiology Department to insure that the right equipment is purchased for the best price Elementary School sets Xmas Program School will be The Gunnison Valley Elementary holding their Christmas program on Thursday Decem17 at 7:00 pm will be held that afternoon A matinee performance at :30 pm in the lunch room The night performance will be put in two locations one in the lunch room and one in the 5 th and 6th grade area The last day of school for the elementary children will be December 18th ber New Year's Eve Celebration set at Stake Center Gunnison Stake will be holding a New Year's Eve Celebration at the Gunnison Stake Center The program will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and will be presented by a group from BYU Family members of ail ages aie uiged to attend the program All those 14 years of age and older are welcome to attend the dancing and New Year's Eve Buffet that will begin at 8:30 pm Music will be provided by "MJS" There is no charge Gunnison City has opening for clerk Gunnison City is accepting applications for a small claims clerkbilling clerk Malory Hcrmansen left the position several months ago but small claims court has not been held for 2 months so the demand wasn’t there until now This will be a part time position (no fringe benefits) 10 to 20 hours a week $600 per hour approximately Applications may be obtained at the Gunnison City Offices and must be submitted by December 3 at 4:00 Holiday hours change for holiday season Civic Library has changed The Gunnison hours for the holiday season as follows: Dec 12 pm to 5 Dec 24 12 pm to 3 Dec 26 9 am to 12 Dec 29 12 pm to 5 Dec 30 pm to 5 Dec 31 12 pm to 3 Jan 9 am to 12 their pm pm pm pm pm pm pm The Board is hoping that this schedule will better the library patrons through the holidays accommodate and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 1st Graders help with Christmas These 1st graders of the Gunnison Elementary School helped decorate the Christmas tree located at the City Park this year Schools will be dismissed on Friday Decmeber 8th for the Holiday season |