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Show Page 10 Manti Thursday, February 11, 1999 Messenger County Commission (Continued front page 1) 20 feet. She was advised to speak to her neighbors about helping her to get the required width, then call Commissioner Eddie Cox to finalize the issue. When it was time to approve the contribution to the Mt. Pleasant City Library', a question was raised regarding the availability of the library for use by county residents. No one present knew if any restrictions had been placed on county use. The contribution was LDS Institute names Snows as 'Sweetheart Couple' Richard Ja and Lois K. Snow, Ephraim, have been chosen to receie the annual Sweetheart Award, at Friday Forum, on February 12, at 12:30 p.nt. at the Ephraim LDS Institute of Religion. The Sweetheart Award is presented b the Institutefacultv and students to a couple who exemplify the LDS standards of marriage and who hae reared a fine LDS family. The Snows are the 22nd couple to be honored as a Sweetheart Couple. Ja grew up in Salt Lake City and Lois spent her ounger years i ing in Sterling, and later her family moved to Salt Lake. They both attended West High School and met later at a BYU dance class in Memory Grove in Salt Lake Temple. After their marriage they attended Snow College and Utah State University in Logan. Utah, where Jay received a Bachelors and Masters degree from USU. They served in the military' in Kentucky and later moved to Ephraim. Jay has been at Snow College for 27 years and Lois recently retired as a Secretary of the Ephraim LDS 16 years of dedi- Jay and Lois are the parents of three children: Russell, Tentpe, Arizona; Wendi Jorgensen (Jeff) Ogden, Utah; and Melanie Hill (David) of West Valley, Utah, and the grandparents of six Manti City (Continued from page 1) put from the community regarding the monument would be wel- from Agricul- property tural to Industrial. With regard to Jim and Jan Purkeys previous request for help with a building permit, Commissioner Cox said he felt that preexisting conditions ought to be a consideration in issuing building donabut a for this ed permits. They determined that a year, approv based be on fair compromise could be reached tion next year would the library being available to by requiring the Purkey's to plat and record their property as a subcoilnty residents. rePickett Claude Sheriff division, but they only need to ceived approval to hire Bruce have water to their site in order to Tidwell as bailiff and Jim Wilberg build. The Purkeys need to go and Russell Jones as part time through the deputies. Sheriff Pickett also pro- Planning and Zoning Committee posed hiring Gary Deland to write to get the subdivision process in the policies and procedures for the the works. The County Weed Department jail. The Commissioners stated was authorized to purchased a that they would like to see the proin 993 Dodge truck, and a motor for what posal writing, including Mr. Delands time would cost and a 1988 Chevy truck. how long it would take to get the Approval was given for work done. Sanpete Countys portion to pay When a question was raised Robert Widner, a lobbyist in about the request of a Washington D.C. that represents piece of property between Sterling the Rural Public Lands County and Gunnison owned by Robert Council. 1 City. They were married June 24. 1960, in the Salt Lake LDS Institute, after cated service. Gibbs, where he has a welding business, the Commissioners answered that Mr. Gibbs needs to come in to follow up and get the issue resolved, he would like the on raised stones, whether in the new or old section of the cemetery, comed. since they require additional The council has approved the ground maintenance. recommendation of Public Works The next meeting pf the Manti Director, Dale N ielson. that raised City Council is scheduled for stones in the cemetery continue to Tuesday. February' 16, at 5 p.m. be allowed since once above the The previous report on the City the actual the Council in of stated error that the Febground, height stone will probably not interfere ruary meetings would be held on w ith ground care. It was suggested, Wednesdays, February 3 and 7, however, that perpetual care payat 5 p.m. We apologize for any inments might need to be increased convenience this may have caused. 1 PUBLIC NOTICE The Manti City Council meeting regularly scheduled for Wednesday. February 3rd has been changed to Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Also, the council meeting for Wednesday, February 17th has been changed to Tuesday, February 16th at 5:00 p.m. Unless otherwise publicly noticed. Council Meetings after February will return to the regularly scheduled first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. during daylight savings time). Noted author lectures to Manti Literary Club By Karen H. Buchanan Trilogy of Fire author, John McRae, appeared at the February 4th meeting of the Manti Ladies Literary Club to talk about the three nov els in his trilogy and, particularly, to tell of the research involved in his writing. He read a large number of diaries and then wrote a diary of his own pulling together the thoughts and feelings of the real people involved. He then w rote the books from these experiences. He said that by incorporating the real diaries with his ow n, he felt as if he had been there and shared the emotions and experiences with the participants. The best-sellin- g first book. Fire In The Snow, deals with a group of European Mormon converts who sail from Liverpool, England in May, 1856, and beMartin handcart come the The meticulous author's company. research lends authenticity to the nov el as a group of fictional characters move through historical events vv ith the actual participants of the trek. The second novel, Fire and Fury, is set in the following year, 1857. It continues with the same group of fictional characters as Who Trooper Terry C. Smith Utah Highway Patrol Public Information & EducaPublish Manti Messenger Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 1 1, 1999 tion Officer Is it just me or does it seem that we as a society are becoming less and less caring about what Manti City will hold the annual animal clinic on Saturday, February 20 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Manti City Yard, 51 South 100 East in Manti. Rabies shots and other timely innoculations will be available from a licensed veterinarian. All citizens with dogs or cats are encouraged to receive the rabies vaccinations which ire required to license dogs in Manti. Dog licenses are due by February 28th and dogs not licensed by that date will be assessed a $10.00 late fee or the animal may be impounded. All Manti citizens or citizens in the vicinity of Manti are encouraged to take advantage of the animal clinic. happens around us? As long as it only affects others and not us, then we are content tojust live our lives and ignore everything else that happens around us. Look what is happening every day on our highways and roadways in this state. We are killing people ev ery minute of every day and we just don't seem to care as long as it is happening to someone else. That someone else is someones son or daughter and what is even more tragic is that sometimes it's a very young child. That is just not acceptable. We try to please everyone so we raise the speed limit without even thinking about the consequences. Some of our legislators think that a mandatory seat belt law or primary law violates your rights as a citizen. Well, what about my rights as a taxpayer? Why do I have to continue to pay high insurance rates and h'h 6 3-ite- Pizza m St Bread Stix 2 liter pop 49 21499. Not good with any other offer. Expires Conte Take the Mammoth Challenge! If you can eat it, IT'S FREE! So more than 2 people can share an order LOTSA MOTSA PIZZA 101 S. Main. Manti Hours: 835-800- 0 to 10 p m EES2 SPARE RIBS lb Chicken, Goldn Plump, CUT UP FRYERS Large, Choice, California McRae, spent several years as a newspaper feature w riter and editor. He is the writer and producer of many prize winning educational films and television commercials and has received many awards for his efforts. He was well received by an audience of about 40 members of the Literary Club and their guests as they asked questions, purchased books and received autographs. The program was enhanced by NAVEL ORANGES 99s lb .6.,$1 GRAPEFRUIT.... their lives are affected by the approach into the territory of Johnson's army, the largest U.S. military force ever assembled, intent on occupying Utah Territory and ending Mormon domination. The third novel in the trilogy. Soul Fire, tells of the same group as they are engulfed in the violence and crime that follows the building of Camp Floyd and an outbreak of Indian wars. 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As a state, we could save hundreds of lives and millions of dollars in health care if our seat belt law was a primary law. We have tried to educate, but we are as far as we are going to go. Our usage rate sits at about as it has for dont think they 56, the past few years. I think its time for a change. We need to start caring about each other and make some changes. If our legislators wont make the changes we need, then ma be we need to make some changes there also. would suggest that you talk to your local politicians and express your feelings on this issue. If we let them know how important it is to us, then maybe we can change the way they think. You know that I care. How I oknt All? f. 22 oz. Asstd oz. 8-- 99 89 2$5 79 ck DINNERS Western Family, Asstd CAKE MIXES Western Family, Ready to Spread FROSTING $1 19 16 oz. Friskies, Asstd CAT FOOD 5.5 oz. Prices effective Wed., Feb. 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