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Show 4 "fry ini p imi iwijTLii' mingy. nj Messenger-Enterpris- Celebrate National Letters to the Editor Forests 1891 InvIM Lttttr to the Editor Irom our roadon. Lotloi mutt bo tlgrwd, bo In good tooto, not olondorouo, and llmltod to 900 word. Wo raoorvo tho right to withhold namat with aulflclant cauao. Alao, plaaaa , ona lattor par poraon par month. Uttara muat bo authoiod by tho algnor. Wo do not publlah form totters, or lottara writtan by anyona other than tho algnor. W The shame and the folly! Manti is soon to lose two of its outstanding old gems of the past - on its Main Street, no less. How could such a thing happen in this day of enlightenment concerning historic preservation? Can it be that people in these small Utah pioneer towns are ignorant of, or perhaps apathetic to, the unique historic wealth that has for so long been their heritage? Dont they know that the buildings they regard as old and neglected eyesores are, ironically, the things that -- visitors delight to see? Cant they see past the years of neglect and layers of paint and dirt and appreciate the fine workmanship and style of a bygone era? Before we cane to Ephraim 13 years ago, scores of wonderful, buildings never-to-be-replac- had already been lost to progress, and since we came we have sadly watched the callous destruction of several more priceless examples of pioneer building styles. This ongoing desecration of Utahs heritage assaults the sensibilities of those who appreciate and respect the workmanship so evident in these wonderful old structures. We are passionately and wholeheartedly for historic preservation. We know from lEHtrtBI staff at the Lucy Phillips at Snow College is asking everyone for their help in 1116 Library changing over from one computer system to another at the facility. Everyone is being asked to return or renew all borrowed library books by July 30th. The library is currently in the process of changing from the GEAC computer system, through Utah State University, to the new Dynix automated library system. Even the books you may not be finished with need to be checked in on the old system so -- -- Improvements and Roads on the Manti Division of the Manti-LaSNational Forest al the records can be cleared and then they can be borrowed again on the new system, . Library books 'can be returned in person during library hours or after hours through the night deposit slot. During the summer, the library is open , from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Renewals can be arranged over the phone if necessary, but the staff would prefer to have the books present For renewals, or if you have any questions, call extension 363. 283-402- 911 1, Ephraim: The Manti 5-23- 45 Messenger USPS (3284-000publtehsd wwkly lor 1800yss tnskte Ssnpste County, tig.OOyoar outoldo Inc 35 1 Main, Monti, Utah 4042. Ssnpste County by MMoongor-Entorprlo2nd doao pootago paid at Manti, Utah. POSTMASTER: Sand addroaa changao to: Manti Maaaangar, IS S. Mam, Manti, Utah 4842. The Ephraim Enterprise outoldo Inaldo Sanpata County, USPS 1 publlahad moldy lor Inc, 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 4642. Sanpolo County by Maoaongor-Entarpriato: Sond addroaa POSTMASTER: Utah. Ephraim 2nd claaa pootago paid at Manti, changao Ephraim, Utah (4827. Enterprise, Box Unit Winner of the General Excellence Award from the Utah Preaa Association for 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2nd place for 1987 and 1988, and winner for 1989. Published Weekly by: Inc. 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642 Messenger-Enterpris- e, The first settlers of central Utah didnt demand much in the way of roads on the Forest. A trail wide enough for a horse or wagon was sufficient. But with the conclusion of World War I, the automobile made touring an inviting pastime and improved roads made it possible for more people to get into the mountains, observe the scenery, camp and travel. In 1911 Congress provided $500,000 nationally for the construction and maintenance of roads, trails, bridges, fire lanes, telephone lines, cabins, fences and other improvements. In some forests the funds were used for fire protection. But on the Manti Forest the funds were used for telephone line construction, roads, trails and bridges. The rangers were organized into work crews to do the early work, but the greatest road improvements were made during the 1930s by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Program Administration (WPA) employees. As early as 1932 Congress provided funds for forest highways and trails to assist the unemployed. (During those years the CCC became the third largest employer in Utah, behind agriculture and metal mining.) Today there are more than 3,000 miles of roads on the Manti-LaS- al Phone:835-424- Fax No.: 1 835-149- National 3 Forest Probably the best known is State Highway 31, the Fairview-Huntingtoroad. However, it is a state n Max E. Call Max E. Call Publisher Editor Senior Writer, Editor Ephraim Reporter Advertising, Circulation Photographers Bruce Jennings 3 Eleanor Madsen, 283-444- Lloyd Call Bruce Jennings, Lloyd Call New Deadline: Monday 5 p.m. All John C. Petersen By: al Emergency Phone Numbers MantiSterling: Nephites, led by Captain Moroni, firsthand experience that an old building, even in such a state of This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting the history disrepair and abuse as our house National Forest. The inof the Manti Division of the Manti-LaSwas 13 years ago, can indeed be formation was taken from Forest Service documents and intersaved and made stately and views with Forest Service officials. I am not a Forest Service beautiful once again. Every day employee and, therefore, am solely responsible for the content we see cars slowing down in including any conclusions stated or implied. The articles do not front of our house and log cabin necessarily reflect official Forest Service thought or policy, but they have been reviewed for factual accuracy by a Forest Service officer. to get a better look at them. In the old buildings there is much to please the eye and gladden the heart. Why are we willing to let them go when we should be their ardent defenders? The future ofour towns will be greatly affected by whether or not they retain their pioneer character, while is truly their greatest asset in this day of increasing tourism and historic interest. A few people - but not enough - are just beginning to become aware of this fact People passing through from other places can see it, but many ofus are, unfortunately, too near the forest to see the trees. It is time to open our eyes before we have unwittingly destroyed the uniqueness ofour small Sanpete towns and left them desolate. We need to take pride in the architectural heritage that we are privileged to enjoy, and protect it from abuse and obliteration, thus The Skyline Drive, a spectacular unimproved road that runs the preserving our pioneer identity length of the Manti Forest from north to south. for generations to come. Sherron and McKay Andreason Check in books at Lucy Phillips Library at Snow Ads and News Items Subscription Rates: $16.00year In Sanpete County $19.00year outside Sanpete County Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. highway, as is the Eccles Canyon road, both of which have recently been designated National Forest and Utah State Scenic Byways. Undoubtedly, the most unique section of road on the Manti Forest is the Skyline Drive. It traverses the main divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River drainages for the entire length of the forest north to south. Initially built by the Forest Service to connect the with the Ephraim-Orangevill- Closed Early Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. road e Fairview-Huntingto- n road, the CCC boys and WPA crews helped extend the road north to Tucker and south to PICTURE POLICY $7.00 Wedding Pictures All other Pictures (publicity, obituaries, etc.) $2.00 INo charge for 1st birthday pictures or golden wedding) Pictures will not be returned or saved without stamped envelope submitted with picture. d, Pageant battle scene has new director battle scene between the aas Salina Canyon. This unimproved road, which is part of The Great Western Trail (a hiking, biking, driving route along the spine of the Rockies) and The Utah' Adventure Highway, passes within sight ofthe highest peak in the Forest, the South Tent, elevation 11,285 feet. Some sections of the Skyline Drive hre passable by passenger vehicles, but some require high clearance vehicles and dry conditions. From the Skyline Drive, travellers have spectacular views of both sides of the Wasatch Plateau. To the west are the quilted field patterns of the Sanpete Valley; to the east are the stark Book Cliffs and colorful slickrock country of the San Rafael Swell. The LaSal Mountains, near the border of Colorado, and the Jeff Davis Peaks in Nevada can be seen on a clear day. Sheep built the first road through Huntington Canyon. They made such a wide trail that only a few. rocks and comers had to be knocked off to let wagons go by. As early as 1883 the people of Emery County petitioned the state legislature to build a road up Huntington Canyon and down the other side to Fairview. A news article in the Eastern Utah Advocate of Sept. 9, 1897 declared: The road up Huntington Canyon is now completed, and it ... is now in first class condition thru to Fairview. (Good condition for 1897, maybe, but the road was still unpaved until the late i""Tf'nT 4jnmfnrn Thursday, July 4, 1991 Agreat favorite for Mormon IJiTTTWlB Save old buildings the Editor: 1991 e, Miracle Pageant goers is the NATIQ To -- py-- y nijjiimyriiiyyHi and the Lamanites Zarahemna. with This year the director is Gary Clayton with assistants Dan Simmons, Scott Douglas Olsen and Jerry Cluff. Clayton brings extensive military background to the scene with his years in the Utah County Sheriffs office as director of the detectives division at retirement. He is part of the Army National Guard since 1974 in Special Forces and has 12 years on the A Team. Assistants Simmons, Olsen and Cluff have spent many years working with the pageant in a variety of areas. Olsen directed the scene last year and will give much continuity to the battle. march down the hill. The Lamanites, on the other hand, are a mob. They run on pure blood lust," he said. When asked about Moronis writing on the cloak, Clayton pointed out that the Standard of Liberty was raised to rally the Nephites at home, to remind them of their liberties and duties. It also became a standard for peace between the warring nations. Moroni reminded the Nephites that this land is a blessed land as long as the Savior is the God of this land. Blessings can be withdrawn. Principles portrayed in this scene have relevance in todays world, Clayton commented. Besides having the young men who depict this great battle learn where to stand and what Clayton expressed a great action to take. Clayton stated he interest in Book of Mormon also hopes to teach discipline battles. He noted how the Lord and a sense of history. interceded with the Nephites Captain Moroni will be and how the Nephites almost played by Jon Cluff and Eric always were in a defensive mode. Olsen. The Nephites were quite well Zarahemna will be played disciplined and well trained to follow leaders. We try to show by Rannock Purcell and Kevin that military precision in their Christensen. Safety Council says 5 may die in traffic mishaps The Utah Safety Council estimates that as many as five people may die in Utah traffic accidents during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. The holiday officially begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3rd and ends at 1 1:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7th. The Utah Safety Council urges motorists to follow a number of safe driver tips to make this holiday weekend accident-free,and to Arrive . Alive. Whether you are driving or fasten your safety belts and place cross-tow- n cross-countr- y, children in approved car safety seats. Do not drink and drive and be on the lookout for drivers who are intoxicated. A person driving too fast or too slow, changing lanes frequently, or disregarding traffic signs or road conditions, may be under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Maneuver your vehicle away from the suspected vehicle, preferably behind it, and notify local law enforcement immediately with regard to the make, color, license number and direction of travel of the vehicle. Drive defensively and watch out for other drivers. Obey the posted speed limit, even if you are behind schedule. Be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists who may be outdoors enjoying the summer weather. Lastly, drive courteously and show consideration for others by moving out of left lanes and using turn signals well in advance of maneuvers. Drive safely and have an accident free holiday. Solar eclipse coming - but don't look directly at sun! -- On July 11, 1991 a major eclipse of the sun will take place. eclipse, unaware that invisible rays from the sun can painlessly 1970 solar the eclipse burn the retinas in their yes. During across the eastern United States, These burns, known as solar 145 eye injuries were reported, retinopathy or retinal scarring, 40 percent of these victims can result in permanent vision thought they were using safe loss or even blindness. The Utah direct viewing methods and 60 Affiliate of the National Society percent used to protection at all to Prevent Blindness warns, when looking at the sun. Never look directly at the sun, During a solar eclipse the even during an eclipse. At no moon passes between the sun time during the coming eclipse and the earth. With the sky will it be safe to observe the sun darkened, people mistakenly with the naked eye in the assume they can watch an continental United States. 1960s.) The road is an important Forest road. It provides access to the Skyline Drive, Ferron Reservoir and Muddy Drainages. Stockmen, recreationists and Forest Service personnel use this road heavily. The Forest Service has made a considerable investment in the gravel surfacing of a major portion of this road on the Ferron-Mayfiel- d Mayfield side and there are plans to replace the gravel on the Ferron side in 1991 or 1992. Another major road on the Forest is the road from Ephraim to Orangeville because it services the Joes Valley Reservoir area: the newest improved campground on the forest. The road is paved only on the eastern portion from Orangeville to the reservoir. From the reservoir up over the summit it is a county road. The Millers Flat Road connects Huntington Canyon with Joes Valley. All but a short pection has been graveled. Other principal roads include a loop from Indianola to Thistle; a road from Mohrland onto Gentry Mountain; and a rugged roadtrail up Link Canyon, near Emery. Access to the southern reaches of the Forest can also be gained through Convulsion Canyon, where the Southern Utah Fuel Company (SUFCO) poal mine is located. In addition, the Skyline Drive can be reached via roads from Sterling, Manti, Spring City, Mt. Pleasant, the Tucker Rest Area and Scofield Reservoir (Eccles Canyon). $ome roads on National Forest Land were built by commercial concerns. The Bob Wright Road, which crosses the Gordon Creek State Wildlife Management Area west of Price, was built to reach gas wells just barely within the Forest boundary. The Meridian Oil company recently reconstructed two miles of Flat Canyon Road. |