?!i?t Farrell T. Wankier Sr. of Levan shows his s for the living Sheep-Flower- man of the Year from the FFA. tern has been updated. MerFair, the Utah State Fair, Suffolk cury vapor lights have and the Utah State been at each interis placed Show. A unique quilt A section. new "bucket proof of his earnings. The has also been for obtained entire quilt top is made of maintenance work. blue ribbons and rossetts. In cooperation with the Within ten days, WankLevan Irrigation Company ier will complete his eighth and Levan Town, Wankier the of as president year Levan Town Board. When has been a key man in the system placadded to six years of service as a member of the board, ed in operation during the that gives 16 years of ser- past summer. All water vice to the residents of (both irrigation company FFA chapter. Wankier was later awarded an honorary lifetime FFA membership. He was further honored as Utah Ram Breeder in recognition of registered sheep improvement. He was also recognized for displaying purebread sheep for 25 con- secutive years at the Na- tional Ram Sale. The Levan native served as president of the Utah State Suffolk Sheep Show for two years and as a director for several other years. He also served as a director of the Utah Wool Growers, the Utah State Purebred Sheep Breeders Association, and of the Utah Ram Sale. How many young people he assisted in project work with sheep is unknown, but the number runs high. His purebred Suffolk sheep were consistent winners in the Juab County water-savin- Levan. g and has been placed in the city's distribution system. Irrigation of city-owne- During his service as mayor, many improvements have been made in the community. All roads in Levan have been and a permanent care project has been instituted for the Levan cemetery. The cemetery has been changed to a place of beauty. Finances for perpetual care come from interest from a cemetery care fund. The black-toppe- lawns, gardens, etc., has been done with sprinkling. r Considerable valuable in the been saved has process. Wankier visualizes the time when the irrigation ditches will be completely done away with in wra-te- selor, and a president of the four years. He is now a high Please turn to page nine Levan Elders quorum for ten years. He was in the The Times-New- s Levof the "7 superintendency Nephi, Utah an Ward Sunday School for December 22, 1 977 the community. Through the efforts of the city administration, flow from one of the springs has been doubled in recent months. Wankier has been active in the LDSChurch. He served as a secretary, a coun city-owne- d d Let us unite this Christmas day community's electrical sys- - and share the precious gift of His love. Deep appreciation. plaque Tiara Cafe Farrell T. Wankier played Santa to Levan children by Roy E. Gibson has been filled with worthAt this Christmas time it while endeavors and with is especially appropriate much happiness through that we bring "flowers to happiness brought to ' Farrell T. Wankier, because others. for 17 years, his home was Wankier is best known the center for Christmas as a sheepman. He raised festivities for Levans child- and promoted Suffolk sheep ren and adults. in years past. In 1961 he The Christmas party at was honored by the Utah the Wankiers started as a Association of Future : party for children of the Farmers of America as area and ended up as a com- Sheepman of the Year - bined party for the children and received recognition at and an open house for the the state convention. The adults of the community. plaque and certificate were : At the concluding party held presented by Don Clyde, several years ago, 165 childanother leader of the sheep ren received individual gifts industry; Wallace F. Benfrom Mr. and Mrs. Wanknett, then Senator from ier and 265 adults enjoyed Utah; and Steve Ockey, then the hospitality of the president of the Mt. Nebo couples home. Not only were there those attending from Levan, but a great many Nephi people joined f in the event. Farrell T. Wankiers life Jack Carter Nephi, Utah ONE PMYER...0NE HOPE . - H, n tune with our holiday wishes for you are our warm thanks and deep appreciation . Newspaper Agency Corp. Joyce Bracken, Dist. be yours forever morel Our fervunt thunks to all . Painter Motor Company North Main 1100 Nephi, Utah May you and your family share a starbright Christmas full We give thanks of joy and merriment, . for the sublime and holy spirit in the warmth that means Christmas, each others love! Our thanks to you all. Teds Welding and Repair 190 South main Nephi, Utah and Fergs Service Mays Market 1010 North Main Nephi, Utah Jc Hoorah for Frosty! 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