Show if y y Tf y GunnJofs VfeiM Gunnison City Sponsoring Annual Clean-U- p Please join City Clean-UMay 11 Project Gunnison on Saturday in the Each year Gunworked to accom- 2002 nison has plish a appear- ance for all of us to enjoy This date has been designated as a time to take pride in our town and all work together on this community effort which has been endorsed by the Mayor and the City Council Due to the dry conditions the City encourages all residents property owners and absentee homeowners to plow up those dry weeds and grass and get rid of whatever is in your yard that is a fire hazard Residents are encouraged to clean up and use the regular service by putting their garbage out on their assigned day although dumpsters will be in place for the city cleanup Remember White's Sanitation will collect and haul away all garbage collected in your receptacle as well as other garbage that is packed boxed or otherwise readily capable of being deposited into White's garbage truck by one person of average strength and ability White's will also collect bulky waste which is defined to include items such as sofas water heaters refrigerators and materials left over from minor home improvement projects Eligible bulky waste shall not include automobiles automobile parts tree trunks large portions of trees portions of buildings being dismantled rocks cement and similar items which cannot be reasonably lifted by two persons of average strength and ability Please note that the GunniComson City Beautification mittee is again being formed Anyone interested in serving on the advisory board and working with other committee members to get things going are encouraged to contact City Council member Jerolyn Young or the Gunnison City office at Remember every effort is appreciated by everyone Each resident will benefit from every improvement made to clean the scene All civic groups and youth to make groups are encouraged this day a success Watering Workshop Slated for May 8 a Gunnison watering City is sponsoring workshop on Wednesday May 8 2002 at 7:30 pm in the Gunnison City Hall This workshop will be presented by Joe Whittaker of the Water Resource Division of the Bureau of Reclamation Residents from all communities in the valley are invited to ing The presentation is entitled "Six Easy Steps to a Healthier Landscape — Less Work Less Money and Saves Water Too" Come learn the six easy steps to make your landscape You’ll use less water healthier less fertilizer have fewer weeds and more time to enjoy your summer attend this informative meet Fountain Green Hatchery Nears Completion by Bob Bahlmann Staff Writer The 5 4 million dollar Fountain Green fish hatchery project is nearing completion and will start producing fish sometime next month According to Hatchery Supervisor the new facility will receive Terry Howick its first shipment of eggs some time in June but the dedication will probably not be scheduled until late summer or early fall "This is a great facility" said Howick "It’s state of the art" The new hatchery will use the same amount of water as the old one but will produce four times the number of fish An oxygen injection system coupled with baffles to prevent waste buildup are egsfftqf A ttr jrf a ' the keys to increased fish production There are also micro screens that are designed to remove all of the waste from the water before it is sent into the area's irngation system According to Howick the Fountain Green Hatchery is "a bargain for the people of the state" Most of the funding for the project came Irom the federal government A little over $4 million came from the Central Utah Project Completion Act The State of Utah provided the balance The hatchery will produce ov er two million fish annually with most of them going to some of the state's most popular recreational fishing waters Even though the fish will be stocked in lakes as far away as Bear Lake in northern Utah local anglers will benefit as well "There will be more catchable rainbows in all of the Sanpete waters" said Howick On the schedule for the hatchery will be the production of 3 million cutthroat trout most ot which will be going to Bear Lake and Strawberry Reservoir Four hundred thousand Kokanee salmon will also be raised for Strawberry The hatchery will produce rainbow trout and some 150000 tiger trout as well In addition to the three or four full time employees the hatchery will provide several part time summer jobs for local resi- L5 2 Z The Sanpitch Mountains provide a hatchery near Fountain Green beautiful setting for the new fish dents Gunnison Swimming Pool Ready For Summer 2002 Darlene Agren Staff Writer The Gunnison Valley by Gunnison School students will soon vote for Studentbody Officers Posters have been hung and campaigns are being prepared for the voting to take place on Friday May 3 2002 The new officers will be sworn in at a dance also held Friday night Candidates facing off include: President — Stan Jensen and Kris Bartholomew Vice President— Stacy Anderson and Landon Peterson Secretary — Ashlee Anderson and Mandi Dyreng Publicity Manager — Paul Christensen and Matt Dyreng Activity Director— Jim Neill and Brady Crane Winners will be announced during a school dance on Friday May 3 In the meantime Sarah Inouye will continue to campaign for her favorite classmates Valley High their POOR COPY Swim- The entire pool can be rented for family reunions or activ lties at $50 per hour Call to schedule your Cub Scouts and Merit Badge Classes Summer also means Swimming Lessons and all are encouraged to sign up now! The cost is $20 per child per session There are onlv four sessions this summer First session is June the ming Pool begins their summer swimming hours starting May 29 Open Swim is Monday through Saturday 12 to 9 pm Exercise Hours for the more serious swimmers is Monday thru Friday 6 to 9 am Every Monday night is "Family Night" and all can swim at SI second session is June per person from 6 to 9 pm third session is July and Daily prices include ages years are free with one paying the fourth and final session is adult 9 Each session years are $2 each July years are $250 and 60 begins in the morning and has years and over are $2 each varying times for arying Punch passes are available for of swimmers 10 or 20 swims Three- - and Call the City Pool at s or any questions passes are available for for individuals and families you may hav e Katelynn Pike is pictured here preparing a bicycle course of the Free Fun Family Activity Night on May 13 6 p m as part Free Family Night Activity "Who Are the People in Our NeighborhixxP" is the theme of a fair to be held Monday Gunnison Elementary evening May 13 beginning at 6 p m at the elementary school This event is for the entire family Hands-oparticipation will make it entertaining for everyone People in our community will be sharing fun and educational activ lties that they specialize in Many door will be prizes given away There will also be a special "Thank you" Book Fair in the evening For any bxk you purchase vou will schcxil library that receive another book free Come as a family ready to enjoy a Free fun night together' f j |