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Show r Home of: Za The Mormon Miracle : ;f-'. Q. H7iaf is it??? A. Pageant 1999 Dates: June VOLUME 113 1 v 22-2-6 9; MANTI, UTAH 50 CENTS NUMBER 30 CUCF looking at plans rAftr ? tfk '-- A. 4. it A .V A Part of the Hogle Zoo Art Exhibit. - see page 7 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 J v to build new facility port to the commissioners showing statistical information that of 2,883 people Sanpete County Reporter committed to the correctional system, The possibility of building an inter1,488 are parole iolators. He would like mediate facility at the Central Utah Cor- to see a 100 bed intermediate unit built at rectional Facility for men who are on pa- the existing correctional facility. The role, was discussed at the February' meetproject would be funded by a grant which is already in place. If the grant is unused ing of the Sanpete County Commission. CUCF Warden Earl Hobby met with for this project, it would go to another area of corrections, or perhaps be utilized by the commissioners to discuss that possibility'. He said that after inmates are re- the Draper facility. Central and southern leased from the correctional facility, if Utah could not participate in this interthey dont meet their parole requirements mediate program w ithout the proposed faw hich can include housing and a job, they cility'. can be reincarcerated even though they Accompanying Mr. Hobby were With crime. LaMar a committed not new have Stewart, Miles Jensen, and Marty' the intermediate facility, these people Olsen who are members of the CUCF would have to chance to acquire a job and Citizens Advisory' Board. Donna Craw ford asked the Commismeet the other parole requirements before for a ariance on the required sioners While own. on their they are completely w idth of a road that leads to her property at the facility, they would be available as a work crew on an invitation basis for 1.6 miles north of Fairiew. The road is required to be 32 feet w ide. She only owns Sanpete, Se ier, and Juab counties. If we keep doing what were doing, (See County Commission well keep getting what we are getting. on page 10) Warden Hobby said. He handed out a re By Shirley Bahlmann , 1 GIFT be - photo courtesy Peterson conference to held in Richfield 99 Ways to Grow in 99" is the theme of the 5th annual Central Utah Regional Conference on Families, to be held in Richfield on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Governors Initiative on Families Today program is the result of Governor Mike Leav itts commitment to Utah and Sat. caring family interaction in all different compositions of families. Mrs. Leavitt feels that people all over America are d solutions to seeking deeper v the social dilemmas we all face. The Conference will be held at Richfield High School. its families. As First Lady. Jacaly n Leav itt The Early Bird Session begins at 7:50 the Governors GIFT program. a m. and the General Session follows at 9 This program focuses on strengthening a.m. The Early Bird speaker this year is Utah's families and fosters a climate that Ly nn Poulson from Snow College. He w ill nurtures and enhances healthy, positive. discuss ways to strengthen marriages. In workshop sessions, he will discuss intimacy in relationships. He will welcome alue-base- co-cha- irs Valerie Beal State Drill Team Champions: Front row: Tara Murray, Ashley Nielson, Melanie Whipple, Marcee Petersen, Amanda Steck, Hayden Parry; second row: Kristalynn Hall, Britni Brown, Kelli Sargent, Mindy Evans, Maria Johnson, Emily Winn; back row: Marie Oliver, Diana Bair, former member Tamber Mickelson, Stephanie Larson, Rachel Christensen, Sharlie Anderson, Jeniel Cluff, Stacey Blackham, Jennilyn Peterson, Heather Osmond. anonymous questions from participants. Keynote Speaker James Jones is an authority on parenting skills. Hes going to share his expertise and help us strengthen our skills at dealing with others. Hes also going to give four workshops to strengthen our families. The Endnote speaker this y ear is Judy Johns. Sometimes the straw that breaks the camels back" in a family is stress. Judys ingenious presentation following the breakout workshops will show how humor can lighten the load a little. The breakout sessions include several talented and know ledgeable speakers as well. Included in that category is Valerie Beal, Manti. who will discuss Adoption and Adoption Resources. For registration information call Ext. 8. MHS Drill Team wins Manti High School's drill team, the Templarettes. impressed the crowd and the judges Friday, February 5th at the state drill team competition. They competed in three categories: military, where they took first place; dance, where they took second place: and novelty, where they took first place. These high scores combined to give them the first place ov erall award for all schools. At last year's competition Manti was a very close 2nd place Lauri Canales has been the adv isor for the team for the last two years and she credits their success to lots of hard work and the fact that the girls are friends and true teammates She also said the support of fellow students has been great. At Friday's competition Manti had a large and v ery v oca! crow d cheering their 2-- A Studios state title team on to the 1st place v Mory In the novelty div ision the girls performed a 30"s sty le sw mg number w ith an impressive lighted stage backdrop, designed and constructed by Rrek Christensen with help from Kerry Steek Sandy Larsen prov ided the truck, trailer and transportation for the set to and trom the high school to all five locations the girls attended to compete this year Manti City Council makes plans for future events, training meetings By Karen H. Buchanan also in St. George. These will be especially important meetings for Manti for two reasons, new 1 Manti City Reporter The Manti City Council is moving ahead on plans for summer activ ities. It was reported at their meeting February 2. that Carrie Stev ens and C arol Tibbs hav e consented to again the city Fourth of July celebration this year. They chaired co-cha- ir the project last y ear and it w as umv ersally considered very successful. Spring is a time for meetings as v ari-o- groups schedule training conferences for city and county officers. A water con6 ference is scheduled for February 23-2- George and a meeting of the Board of Water Resources will be held March in St. 1, WaterSewer Superintendent Archie Simonsen will have an opportunity to e v aluable training from these groups and the city is anticipating approval from the Board of Water Resources of their request for additional loan money for contingency on the water sewer contract. The League of Cities and Towns This meeting is scheduled for April gathering allows city leaders to compare activ ities in Manti w ith those of other cities throughout the state. They will discuss such things as legislative action taken by the state legislature and pursue any nec re-ce- iv 8-- 9 essary future lobby ing activ ities 1 here will be information available at this conference regarding zoning law and enforcement which will be of particular interest to Manti City Initial cost estimates for casting a plaque for the Sesquicentenmal monument are approximately $400 for one 12 20 inches A larger one at 2 3 teet w ill cost about $1,400. There will be both written text and art work plaques on the monument Council member Steve Johnson, representing the City on the Sesquicen-tennia- l Committee, reported that any m- ( See Manti City on page 10) Financial gurus earn 1st place MHS Business students invest wisely and score big at state level Mrs. Becky Kjars Business Education class enrolled three teams to compete in a statewide Stock Market Game. Recently, Manti High won 1st and 3rd ' place in state out of 39 teams enrolled. The 1 st place team consisted of Jon Cox, Trent Young, McClain Francks, and Gar O'Donnell. The 3rd place team was comprised of Brenda Martinez, Josh Nielson, J.R. Cartright, James Ross, and Mandi Christiansen. These students wrere honored at a banquet held at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City in January. Mrs. Olene Walker, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Utah, presented the trophies. Many other dignitaries were present. Each st place team received its own school trophy to keep, plus a larger traveling trophy which will be on display at the school until May, when it travels again to the No. I team in the state for the 2nd semester. 1 Each team is given an imaginary sum of $100,000 to invest in stocks on the New' York Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange for a period. After the stocks are selected, the students follow the actual stock market quotations, buying and selling as they wish. The team with the most equity at the end of the game w ins. Our winning team ended up w ith $153,747 the third place team had $138,591. At the end of the 1st semester, Mrs. Kjar received a new group of students who are busily making preparations to Stock market team winners: front row: Mandi Christiansen, Brenda enter six teams in the new Stock Market Martinez, Josh Nielson; back row: Trenton Young, John Cox, McClain game which begins on Feb. 22. Franks, James Ross. 10-we- ek - |