| Show Wednesday October 20 2004 Sanpete Countv smBoBBsm Countywide Interest I Sanpete Community Orchestra holds rehearsals EPHRAIM — Fall rehearsals for the Sanpete Community Orchestra which will perform the Messiah in December and other concerts in February are being held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the orchestra room of the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at Snow College The organization is always looking for fresh faces says Elaine which starts in November Even if the issue has not reached a conclusion by then nothing should interfere with the city's use of the gym By Ephraim Ephraim considers where to do banking By John Hales EPHRAIM — The Ephraim City Council is deciding where the city should do its banking After the bank failure the city sent out Requests for Proposal RFPs) to various financial institutions for banking services Only £ar West and Zions banks responded At an meeting on Oct 3 the council seemed to prefer Zions Bank citing better customer service as the primary reason However during the discussion Mayor Morris Casperson said “We should support our local businesses Maybe e could put money in each bank that has shown interest" Moroni ormer Moroni councilman honored SALT LAKE cilman was honored Pipher a former Moroni city counwith the 2004 Restorative Justice Award at a Conference of juvenile court work crew Supervisors on Oct 8 in Salt Lake City The award is given to one member jf the community in each of the eight jjuvenile court districts in the state Pipher was honored for helping ju- Compiled by John Hales Thursday Oct 21 Snow College Convocation Series Free weekly lectures and performances are held from 12:30-:30 pm every Thursday in the Jorgensen Concert Hall of the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at Snow College Fop information call Diana Spencer at This week: The Snow College Alumni Association will present the Outstanding Alumni Awards to former Snow’ stu dents who have made significant contributions to college and they or community Trampoline champ plugs tobacco prevention Michael Brook state trampoline champion and professional skier will perform while delivering a message of education and inspiration emphasizing tobacco prevention and control The event takes place at the North Sanpete Middle School gymnasium in Moroni at 7 pm Admission is free Craig Cook S By C R Truitt MANTI — At the mayors and commissioners meeting on Jhursday Oct 14 Mayfield Mayor Doug Bjerregaard the Sanpete asked mayors and county commissionCounty landfill chairman ers to consider revising the landfill contractor’s contract The landfill’s two sites were expected to handle about 35 tons c?f garbage per day and instead are handling nearly double that at 63 tons per day He said the landfill operator has to dig deeper which increases his cost of operation The mayors and commissioners plan to discuss the matter at 8 their next meeting which is scheduled for Nov also reported that the county’s startup loan has Bjerregaard typen paid off and the landfill is moving in the black at a rate of $366270 per month All operating costs are paid and the county has set aside money for landfill closure HAPPENINGS Doug Ludvigson will serve as Sterling mayor oil writer STERLING commissioners revise landfill contract Sanpete County say acting director of the orchestra Anyone 13 or older plays an orchestral instrument is invited to participate Mayors jnwrawi underway Because discussions are ongoing parlies in the case were unHowever a public meeting will be held able to give specifics once the matter is settled says Bona both say Bona and Mt Pleasant Mayor Chesley Christensen they hope the case is resolved by the time the city needs to use the such as recreational for basketball activities city league gym Jorgensen vtfho A3 Sanpete MessengerGunnison Valley Edition and association city and the alumni association president Neil Jorgensen for several months City councilman Monte Bona says that a settlement is close Manti attorney Doug Neeley counsel for the alumni association and Jorgensen confirms this saying that negotiations arc — Doug Ludvigson was sworn in as mayor of Sterling Friday replacing Steve Thomas who resigned because he is being transferred out of the area “I want to tell Sterling citizens that I was honored and very grateful for their show of confidence in me by voting me in as mayor” Thomas said “I hope I have done a good job in supporting their needs and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve them I want to thank them all” Ludvigson expressed confidence in the job the city council was doing and said he anticipated council members keeping their present assigned areas of responsibility who has previLudvigson ously served on the city council directs the educational program for prisoners at the Central Utah Correctional Facility In other discussion Peta DeVries the city treasurer and Erica Blood city cleik reported to the council on a symposium sponsored by South Central Utah Recorders Association During their report they asked to be allowed to join the organization because of the information and resources it provided Blood stated that with new laws being enacted it is difficult to keep up with responsibilities without the assistance of outside resources She felt the resources are necessary because of the collective v A Farm Bureau holds annual meeting The Sanpete County Farm Bureau will hold a policy meeting at 7 pm at the county courthouse in Manti For information call Jay Olsen at or Norm Jensen at J Saturday Oct 23 Snow College Doug Ludvigson and individual liability city ers face offic- activities Homecoming (see below) Native Wines 72 S 500 West in Mt Pleasant will host an event extolling the country’s favorite fruit from noon-pm Activities include: sampling different varieties of apples as well as pies cider apple butter and wine a contest at 3 pm and an “Ugliest Witeh of the West” contest For information call Native Wines at Examples were apparent when the council discussed a recent visit from the Utah State Auditor’s Office Although the city received passing marks the auditor strongly suggested several things the town should be doing including several items it should purchase These included a notary stamp for the treasurer and a shredder machine items dial none of the council members had thought were necessary before The request to join the organization was granted The council also discussed road The statement was made that if the city has been using a roadway for more than ten years it has rights to that roadway regardless of what property surveys sponsors Mt Pleasant hosts “Honest Apple Days ” Sunday Oct 24 BYU professor gives lecture James biblical and religious studies professor at Brigham Young Univeristy will discuss the journey of Lehi as related in the Book of Mormon in light of ancient rock scriptions found in Israel the Arabian Peninsula and in America The lecture will be held at 7 pm in the Manti Tabernacle R Harris a Oct 27 and Thursday Oct 28 Wednesday say AARP hosts driver safety program A report was given regarding the progress of the new water meters and water meter lids being installed The installations should reduce water waste and increase r An woikshpp will be taught at the Mt Pleasant Senior Citizens Center to promote driving safety among motorists age 50 and older The workshop will be taught from pm each day The course is $ 0 and participants may register or by calling Hal Ross at billing efficiency Saturday Oct 30 l veniles adjudicated by the Sixth District Juvenile Court complete their community service and restitution hours and leave their projects with a sense of com- 1 munity pride Sign Up Instantly Mt Pleasant Online! Family history fair held in Mt Pleasant The Mt Pleasant North Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Saints will host a fair at the stake center located at 461 N 300 West from 10 am-pm For class offerings and other information call Allen Hall at or the Rodney Harris at Center at JET Old gym dispute nears resolution jly John Hales Or Call Toll MT PLEASANT — Mt Pleasant City is getting close to an 4greement with the North Sanpete Alumni Association over the Ownership of the Old High School Gym according to representatives from both sides of the dispute The old gym has been the subject of a lawsuit between the 877-755-58- r Snow College Homecoming Activities Saturday Oct 23 Frss Today! Celebrate the Badgers at the following ets and information call 283-- 121 77 Service Of PC's Unlimited Logan Utah 6 VOTE fl Noon 1:30 9 tick- Tailgate Party at Badger Stadium Homecoming football game vs Scottsdale Artichokes pm lomeconiing dances: Top 40 Music at the Greenwood Student Center Crash Pontiac and the Huhi ups at the Noyes Building Western Swini at the Ephraim Stake Center pm umm Sanpete County For 5K Fun Run starts at the Activities Center Grand Parade Route is on Main Street from 300 South to College Avenue then cast to the football stadium am j activities Gunnison Elementary Lunch Ladies are Hosting a Pan Sale Commissioner Wednesday Oct 20 Elementary School 3 to 7 pm KENT LARSEN LIFELONG RESIDENT of Sanpete County where all his Wife teaches in the public children have attended public schools school system FAMILY MAN Married to Camille Johnson Parents of five children (three of w hom make their homes in Sanpete) and eight grandchildren EXPERIENCED 8 years as Manti Mayor and two separate terms as city council member VOCATION ORIENTED Has definite interest in the impact of agriculture on the county and has been involved in agriculture most of his life FAMILY VOLUNTEERISM Recognizes the value of volunteerism Council and has served on the Snow College Institutional Private Industry Council Sanpete Community Training Center Board Central Utah Correctional Advisory Board Rotary and Exchange Clubs and numeious other committees and organizations Was the recipient of the Yule Candle and the State Award PEOPLE ORIENTED “I believe in the people of Sanpete County and recognize a strong work ethic Our communities are beautiful and generally not because of government mandates but because our people care want to be a listening ear and a positive respondent to our needs" PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT There are a large variety of pans and utensils for sale They make great Christmas gifts Profit will be used for a community public service project ? v The public is invited!' 1013 101320G L — 44 4 4 44 44-- |
