Universal Kicrofilraing Corp, ex 2608 D S-- Rolf Kraft of the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge was in town a few days ago and called at the TN office. For several years past weve been intending to take a day and go see what the Fish Springs Nielsen has done an outstanding job again this year in decorating her home and has used lighted trees to add to the effect. Rex McPherson has decorated the south side of his north-facinhome, something different, but the view from main street as one heads north, and from fourth north street is very beautiful. And take a few minutes more to drive out Mona way as has been the case for many years past, the home of Evan and Reva Bryan is again most beautiful and many others are also decorated. In Levan, several homes are decorated, and one in particular on Long Branch was very attrractively done. As we mentioned above, there are numerous homes where lighting has been used to outline porches, rooflines, windows, etc., and were sure that you will notice them and appreciate the work which has been put forth by the owners in furthering the spirit of Christmas. Our congratulations to each mentioned, and to each person who has helped us to enjoy the Yuletide more with artfully decorated homes and surroundings. ... Its Christmas time! Almost over is the hustle and bustle that has taken folks from store to store looking for this or that. Almost over is the Merry Christmas mail which, although not as much as many years past, has given the postmen heavier loads to handle. Now, we can settle down to the basic reasoning as to why all this business of Christmas, anyway. As every Christian knows, the day is universally celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, Saviour of Mankind! But why gifts? Some time after the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, wise men from the East came bearing gifts for the Child. They had recognized the blessed event and had been guided to Him. And from this has come the custom of giving gifts to those near and dear to us on this Holy day. Perhaps the greatest gift we can extend to those around us would be to give the gift of love and appreciation, not only on this Christmas day, but throughout the year, not particularly by material actions and things, but by our by the way we live our lives. It has often been said, that the great gift God gave to us was life itself, and our gift to God is what we do with that life! reg Stake groups plan varied holiday fare day-by-da- y North, south, east and west . . . yes, in all of our community are delightfully decorated homes. There are many homes which have lights in the windows, porches, and rooflines outlined with lights, each of which adds to the feeling of the holiday season. It would be nice for you to warm up the family flivver one of these first evenings to enjoy the handiwork of many residents. Take a few minutes to pause and admire the scenes at the home of Pat and Steve Greenwood, across from the City Park, and while youre on the same street, drive on out to about eighth north to see the beautiful job done by Susan and Bob Garrett. Circle up onto fourth east and view again the Christmas scene at the home of VaLoy and Ralph Menlove, and then on over to second north and third east to take a look at Zoma and Jim Painters home, with their lighted trees, etc. And while youre on third east, drive on along to the home of Gayle and Wesley Lynn, for another outstanding job of decorating. North on main street we find Bill and Desma Stowell have decorated one of the pines in front of their home, and across the street, Ray and Norma Pay have made the shrubbery blossom with artful lighting. Further north, Loren and Donna Callaway have gone all out with decorations to beautify their home and premises. And as usual. Miles and Maxine Anderson have made their home an outstandingly decorated place this Christmas season. Up in the southeast corner of town, Ora areas L'k- - City, lltih 3U10 Nephi, Juab County, Utah 84648, Thursday, December 26, 1974 Volume 65, Number 52 g refuge was all about, and then another year rolls around and we havent done it. Maybe next spring, summer, or fall. Mr. Kraft says September is about the best time to visit the area, and then pointed out why: the mosquito breeding areas are pretty well dried up by then and the mosquito population is down somewhat. He further tells us that the Dugway Proving Grounds testing boys have classified 18 varieties of mosquitos in the area. And did you know, that like lightning, the mosquito never hits twice in the same place or in other words, when your expos ed skin gets all covered with miniature bumps from the mosquito bites, youre not on the same going to be bitten again bumps. reg The Times-New- s Mystery Personality Contest is getting varied reactions. One lady, after asking for and getting an explanation of the clues concerning Fred J. Chapman, remarked That contest makes me question my own intelligence. The contest wasnt designed to go that far! But it is intended to create a lot of fun for our readers, as well as to make individuals think. Long ago, a man said Id rather make men think than rule a nation . . . or words to that effect. We hope youre thinking . . . and studying . . . and having fun doing it. reg lt Several groups in the Nephi Utah Stake are planning holiday activities, according to an announcement made this week by Floyd Carter, stake public relations director. Stake officials emphasize that everyone, whether church member or not, is invited to attend the activities designated for their age group. The stake Aaronic Priesthood and Young Womens organization is sponsoring a snow party on Thursday, December 26 for persons 12 years of age and up. Those attending the party should meet at the Nephi Utah stake house at 11:00 a. m. and should bring whatever equipment they may need for tubing, skiing, sledding, etc. The stake will furnish a lunch for all in attendance at the party. On December 27 the Young Adult program of the stake will sponsor a dance Ward cultural hall, at the beginning at 9 p.m. Music for the event will be presented by the Oak Harbor orchestra. A nominal admission fee is being charged to help defray expenses. All unmarried persons between the ages of 18 and 27 are invited to attend this event. Young people from Sanpete, Delta, Fillmore, and Ely, Nevada stakes have also been invited to attend the dance. Three events are being planned for New Years Eve in the stake. Persons from the Beehive and Scout age groups will meet at d ward for a party beginnthe ing at 6 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m. Beginning at 10:00 p.m., a New Years Eve dance will be held for all other youth of Aaronic Priesthood and Young Womens program age. The event will be held at the Ward cultural hall and will feature games and dancing and a midnight breakfast. In the Fourth-FiftWard cultural hall, the Elders Quorums of the stake are sponsoring a dance for all persons 18 years of age and older, single or married. Plans call for a light lunch, games, music, and dancing. First-Secon- , d Final turkey winners are announced The winners of turkeys and the bonus prize in the final giveaway have been announced by Dan Kostenko, president of the Nephi Chamber of Commerce. Ida Sperry won the bonus prize, an electric ice cream freezer, as well as one of the turkeys. Other turkey winners included Helen Anderson, Ted Elder, R. Roscoe Garrett, Sam Winn, and Neil Kendall, all of Nephi; and Blanche Levan. We appreciate greatly the cooperation we have had from cooperating members of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. Kostenko said, "and also the support received from the public during this Christmas season." Fish Springs pays county $1,104 check Juab Countys coffers are $1,104.14 richer this week following a presentation of a check for that amount from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The check was presented to Erma I. Goble, County Treasurer, by Rolf H. Kraft, Refuge Manager of the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located in western Juab County approximately 25 miles east of Callao, and is managed for waterfowl use and production. The check was issued under the authority of the Refuge Revenue Sharing Act s which entitles the county to of one percent of the appraised value of the land on which the refuges sit, or 25 percent of the net receipts collected from such reserved public land, whichever is greater. The acts says that these funds must be used solely for the benefit of public schools and roads. three-fourth- Jackpot rises to $63 in TN MP contest It would have been a merrier Christmas for Raymond Sam Lovell, save for one clue he missed in the Mystery Personality Contest. Raymond Sam Lovell was the entry drawn from the basketfull Monday morning in the contest currently being conducted at the Times-News- . Sam listed 18 clues, one more than the 17 official clues contained in the advertising of the sponsoring businesses. Leon Winter of Winter Lumber Company drew the winning entry. CIIXRLES FOREMAN places plywood in one of the spaces where a deer took out a 4 by 8 thermal pane at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John G. Steele Sunday. This was the deers exit route after a few minutes in the Steele living room. Deer breaks glass at Steele home coming in, going out! Were sure it was not one of Santas deer they would have known better said Dr. John G. Steele Monday as he surveyed damage to his ranch home following an attack by a deer Sunday afternoon. Two awaits Utah club scholars $6,000 4-- H members in Juab County will have their chance at qualifying for more than $6,000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year to members in Utah, it was announced recently by the local office of Utah State Universitys Extension Service. Eleven $400 scholarships are being given members by Union Pacific Railroad to from counties being served by that railroad. In addition, four scholarships of $500 each are being sponsored by Standard Oil Company of California for Utah 4-- 4-- thermal windows each 4 by 8 ft. were taken out by the deer one while making its entrance, the other while making its exit. Dr. Steele estimated replacement costs at from $1200 to $1500. Dr. and Mrs. Steele were in the living room of their home near Santaquin Hill, when Mrs. Steele spotted the deer between the home and the freeway. About then he said, a dog jumped the animal and it All headed straight for our window. efforts to frighten off the animal were in vain, as it plunged through the huge picture window on the east side of the room. After a trip over furniture and a fall or two, the deer decided it was time to leave, and it crashed through another huge window on the south side of the room on its way out. After escaping, the deer had quite a time on the ice on the pool near the home, and after regaining its footing, headed off toward the west hills, Dr. Steele reported. The jackpot now climbs to this weeks $7.50 basic MP prize, plus three week's bonus prizes of $18.50. $63.00 A quick check showed that several others had listed the word dependable as a clue. We acknowledge that Mystery Personality Ned Johnson is wholly dependable, but it does not pertain to him specifically and in the advertisement, it refers to the boatmotors which Garrett Honda Sales is selling. Entries last week were deposited with Garrett Honda Sales, Nephi Pack, Winter Lumber Co., Hanson Auto Parts, Nephi Lumber Co., and Cowans Cafe. This weeks sponsors for entries are marked with a star. Sincere thanks to Ned for his willingness to be our Mystery Personality and thanks to those who participated in this weeks contest. Our suggestion is try again ! -- First-Secon- First-Secon- -- d h Juab County Hospital Patient list Patients at the Juab County Hospital as of Monday included the following: Angela Allred, Nephi Carma Hanson, Leamington Ryan Rex Kellett, Moroni Mrs. Lillian Linton, Nephi Mildred Morris, Nephi Della Ostler, Nephi Denise Otteson, Nephi Hazel Russell, Nephi Leonard Alexander Nelson Infant son of Nephi couple dies Thurs. Leonard Alexander Nelson, age one month, died Thursday, December 19 at his home of unknown causes. Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery, Idaho Falls. The baby was born November 17,1974 at Idaho Falls, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson of Nephi. Survivors are his parents; two brothers and a sister: George, Vincent and Valarie Nelson, all of Nephi. Also surviving are grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gohr, Idaho Falls ; great grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Williams, Washington state; Mrs. Edna Henry, Dubois, Idaho; and Mrs. Gohr of Idaho. Like the Wise Men of old, let us bring our gifts before the Holy Child. May the star of that first Christmas night guide us all with its holy light to peace on earth. JUAB HIGH W WPS With a record to date, these Juab Wasps are planning a strong offense against South Sexier for the game on Fridas at 7:3 at the local gymnasium, basket hall team: front row. from left Scott Kendall. Bradley Vickers, Rov McPherson. Brent Park. Kerry Gee. Lxnn Hansen. i Back row, from left: Coach Reid, Dick Foote, Scott Greenhalgh, Mark Hoyt. Doag Prisbrey, Mike Jones. Donas on Yates. Quinton Kay. Russell Gadd. Stesen SperJUS photo ry, Coach Hansen.