yiiriryr nrmi p, jr igpr pryrp irpr''Tir'r1,lf "'I p v f TMTT1"wlP,rl J Messenger-Enterpris- Daffodil days March 20-2- 4 Author Alane Ferguson visits Ephraim Middle School Tuesday One of the most popular writers of Middle level books, Alane ing lunch she autographed copies of her various books for students and teachers. at Ferguson, spent Tuesday Middle School. She did Ephraim English teacher Barbara an assembly for the whole school Wintch, who arranged the visit and then met with students from said: It was great to have a real each grade level in a writing workshop. In between sessions and dur author in the school. She had so many interesting stories to tell, I think all of us understand a little Page 3 Thursday, March 30, 1995 e, better what it takes to be an symbolize life and hope au- thor. At the end of her day here Mrs. Ferguson, who visits schools across the country, commented The American Cancer Society celebrates the return of spring that this was the best behaved and most eager group of students with whom she had ever worked. through Daffodil Days, March 1995. 20-2- 4, Volunteers statewide will These senior citizens had their day brightened by the gift of daffodils in observance of "Daffodil Days." bring the first flower of spring to Utah residents to raise funds for cancer research, education and patient service programs. During the last weeks of 'Suspicious' fire at Badger Stadium being investigated by State Fire Marshall Author Alane Ferguson, English teacher Barbara Wintch, and students participate in a workshop at Ephraim Middle School. Manti News Briefs Call items to: 835-805- 6 Dorothy Williams Elaine and Elvin Christiansen of Manti, have welcomed their 3th Douglas Joshua Christiansen was born March 8, 1995. Parents are Jim and Bonnie Christiansen of Tremonton, Utah. The baby was bom two days before his parents were to have their Finals at Utah State University in Logan. 1 great-grandchil- d. John and Janet West of Manti, went to Santa Barbara, California for the wedding of their son, John Richard West. John married Shawna Chew of Hawaii, on a bluff overlooking the ocean, on March 13, 1995. Paid for by John and Janet have been very busy the last while remodeling their home as well as their business, Manti Motel Outposts. They are just about finished with the re- joy to a loving couple who have waited for five years to have a baby. Thrilled also are grandparents, relatives, and ward members who had been so supportive and prayed for this event. pads. It also got hot enough to warp the metal directly above the flames and start several of the bleachers on fire. The black smoke could have been dangerous since it was being generated mostly by the polyurethane foam blocking dummies. However, there was no one injured in the fire. The investigation continues into the cause of the fire. The scene was sealed up Friday night and the fire marshall arrived on Saturday to investigate. There was no immediate conclusion declared and the building remains sealed as the investigation is still underway. The colleges insurance com- The Utah State Fire Marshals office is continuing to investigate a fire that took place in the Snow College football stadium Friday night, March 24th. The Ephraim Police Department responded to a call at 7 p.m. Friday night at Badger Stadium. They were on the scene quickly and had the fire completely doused in a matter of minutes, said Bevan Blackham, Snow College Fire Marshall. Blackham said he thought someone called in the fire to the department almost simultaneously with the sounding of the fire alarm. The flames were concentrated to the storage area beneath the north end of the bleachers. The fire consumed a and several tackling dummies and three-wheel- pany is also investigating the blaze and has not determined an amount of damage caused by the flames. er March we offer the first flowers of spring as a symbol of the hope that surrounds cancer survival, education and prevention. There is no better way to express your love and appreciation for friends and family than the gift of hope, said Dori Kelsch, Sanpete chairman. Every dollar raised during Daffodil Days is directed into programs of research, public and professional education, service and rehabilitation for cancer patients and their families. Today, the survival rate for cancer is 50 and rising steadily, thanks to new knowledge of cancer treatment and prevention. The funds raised by the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days will directly benefit this process. This year in Sanpete County local businesses have donated monies to pay for several boxes of daffodils which have been delivered to local senior citizens centers and have been distributed to all participants of the Meals on Wheels program. modeling. John is looking forward to going on the Nike PGA Tour next February. Ted and Joan Hodapp made a trip to Seattle, Washington recently and arrived just one hour after their son and his wife had picked up their newly adopted, healthy baby daughter. The baby has brought much ld the Carbon Water Committee v J.4, v. 4 w - T How come The Feds didn't build the Narrows? In 1975, the Federal Bureau of Reclamation threw in the towel on the proposed Narrows Project. This is an agency that knows dams and knows how to spend billions of dollars. Nevertheless, there was no way even they could make the project look feasible. So they gave their water storage rights to Sanpete County Water Conservancy District. 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