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Show MT. PLEASANT, UTAH Volume 105 Number Two Price $.50 84647 - January 8, 1997 Burns receives Citizen of year award for work on DUP building FOUNTAIN GREE- N- Fred Burns was recently the recipient of Fountain Greens "Citizen of Year Award". He received the award for his work on the DUP building. He discovered the town of Fountain Green while he was working on the Manti LDS Temple, some 25 years ago. He bought a small home here and is a frequent visitor. Burns was born in 1941, the youngest of six children, to Kenneth and Ezna Burns, Salt Lake City. As a child, he faced many trials and traumas. His father was killed when he was nine months old. When he was seven years old, he and his sister contracted polio and were out of school for a year. At the age of 14, he received his Eagle Scout Award, the first in his ward in 25 years. He has always been a fighter and always since he women, respected watched his mother, who held two jobs, raise her family alone during World War II. He has three children from his first marriage: Barclay, Brooke, and Tiffany, He has two grandchildren and expecting another one soon. He met Kris Madsen in 1981 and they were married in 1984. They have two sons, Justin and Jim. He has recently lost two sisters, one from cancer and one from Myias Thenia Gravis, which he also suffers from for the past years. For the past two years, he has either been in a wheelchair or uses a cane. The cooler weather helps to alleviate his symptoms, but he has been able to view the world differently and see the need for handicap facilities. For the past four years, he has been the president of Rocky Mountain Council of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA). He travels all over the country giving seminars, as a small repayment to the painting profession that has supported him throughout his life. When he was first in business, he worked and was trained by Arnold Liphold, a talented man from Germany, who taught him how to do gold leaf, marbleize, antique and many other things. He has worked on the Salt Lake LDS Temple and the Manti LDS Temple. " As president of PDCA, he would choose one project per year for the organization to do. One that he is most proud of, is Camp Rodgers. This camp was close to being turned back to the state and torn down, because of vandalism, lack of support and money. He and his organization were Merit badge pow wow to begin Sat. MT. PLEASAN- T- A merit badge pow wow is slated to begin this Saturday, Jan. 11, and continue Jan. 18 and 25, from 8:45 a.m., until noon, at the Mt. Pleasant LDS Stake House. All boys, ages 11 to 18 are for encouraged to merit badge choices and fee information by calling Susan Larsen at Classes are e e filled by a basis. The 19 merit badge choices include: basketry, safety, space exploration, community citizenship, nation citizenship, world citizenship, first aid, crime prevention; personal management, computers, genealogy, communications, leatherwork, family life, veterinary science, emergency preparedness, art, sports and stamp collecting. pre-regist- 462-265- er 6. first-com- First-serv- Open house to be held for new LDS Stake Center EPHRAI- An open house will be held for the newly completed Snow College Student LDS Stake Center, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, 517 East College Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. The new building, which will house all eight wards of the Snow College Second Stake was completed after nearly one year of construction and almost a decade of planning initiated by Snow College First LDS Stake President David R. Willmore. One of the buildings special features is the family history M- center, a fully equipped genealog- ical research library. According to Diana Rasmussen, center director, everyone is welcome to use research materials and the help of professional researchers who will staff the S new facility. "We hope that people will also feel welcome at the family history center," she added. non-LD- The event will not include a formal meeting but will allow those who want to see the new building an opportunity to walk through and ask questions. able to help with willing painting and suppliers who members donated time, money, equipment and supplies to restore each building and fit them with wheelchair ramps. One of his dreams has been to give kids with disabilities, family problems, or lack of families, a chance to enjoy camping at its finest. This past summer was the second year the camp has been open. Some 500 children were able to attend. The reason he feels so strongly about this project, is because with no YMCA in Salt Lake, he wants to give children and young adults the advantage of a quality camping experience. Bums stated his biggest joy was looking at the faces of the DUP women and seeing the joy in their eyes at the completion of the restoration of the DUP Search & Rescue 0ffjcers SWOrn in, Anderson honored MT. PLEASAN- T- New Search and Rescue officers were sworn in Jan. 4, at this years Inaugural Ball. New officers are: Commander Chad Larsen, Spring City; first vice Richard Allred, Spring City; second vice John Allsop, Manti; and secretary Paul Green, Ephraim. A lifetime achievement award and tribute was presented to Kenard Anderson, sheriff retired, for 30 years of service to Sanpete County. The ball also featured dining and dancing with music provided by the band. One Way Street. The officers expressed their appreciation to those who assisted them in 1996 and extended their wishes for the very best New Year. n- North Sanpete High School grapplers show off e their team trophy they brought home from Sky V iew High School last week. Kris King, Jake Sorenson, Shaun Tree, Randon first-plac- by Dean ODriscoll MFirst Security Banks scholarship money for Snow College doubled this year, from $800 to $1,600, which is great news for the colleges scholarship fund. First Security Banks Foundation has been contributing money to the scholarship fund for years. The Money will be used for two scholarships by students in a business related major. Students will be selected based on merit, need and some preference given to young people from the intermountain west where the bank is headquartered. The Foundation will donate MANT- I- Sanpete County will hire a deputy to fill the capacity of a DARE (Drug Awareness and Resistance Education) Officer, a full time job for nine months, instructing fifth or sixth grades in the county, according to a Sanpete County Sheriffs Office news release. The Sheriffs Office will first attempt to fill the position from its reserve officers. The new position is made possible through a $74,000 federal grant and funding from the county for a three- - ear period. The officer will make presentations then spend several hours w'ith each class. The program will be presented one day a week for 17 weeks. With 15 fifth grade classes in the county, hopefully scheduling with schools will allow the officer to provide training for seven classes the first The newly completed Snow College Student LDS Stake Cotter. Conservancy District will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m.. Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Conference Room "C" of CUPCA Administration Building of District Headquarters, 355 West 1300 South. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments on recommendations of the prioritization committee as they relate to the addition of two projects to Water Conservation Credit Program (Credit Program) Active Inventory for FY 1997 for funding consideration: Wasatch County Water Efficiency Project (WCWEP) and Heber City Secondary System. The district will make every to be held Feb 5 GUNNISO- N- Ephraim seniors Congregate meals will be served Tuesday through Friday, Call Delila at Grace at or 0 Leon at to make reservations before 9:30 a.m. on the day attending. Ephraim shopping services will be held each Wednesday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Call Leon for reservations at the center at 283-437- 283-466- 8; 3; 283-631- 0. Free eye evaluations are available for seniors over the age of 60. For details call toll free and grants to 26 colleges and universities this year, an increase of 52 percent from 1995. First Security Corporation is the largest financial organization headquartered in the Intermountain West. Since its incorporation in 1928, First Security has measured its success not only by profitability, but also by the way it interacts with the communities it serves. Over a period. First Security Foundation has given more than $1.4 million to colleges and universities in Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming. 44-ye- ar acces- sible to disabled attenders. Persons may contact the district at the above address or call (801) 266-717- 1 ar 283-631- nearly $100,000 in scholarships effort to make this meeting semester of the school year and eight classes the last. The county commission did not commit to funding beyond the three-yeperiod. If the DARE program fails to sell itself to schools and the public, or if the county finds itself in financial problems in the year 2000, the program will likely not be funded and the position of DARE officer discontinued. EPHRAIM with any special needs or requests at least three working days before the meeting. MP seniors MT. PLEASAN- T- Senior citizens will hold their treat-nit- e social this evening, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. Bring own dishes and a friend. A program is being planned. A potluck dinner will be held at 6 p m., Wednesday, Jan. 22. Free dental care for low income families may be offered. A small donation is appreciated, but not necessary. Call Mary at the Food Bank for details. Service availability is dependent upon income. Jan. 10, breakfast at Denny's. Leave center at 9 a.m., call Helen for reservations at 283-413- 283-437- 283-661- A women's health clinic will be held at Manti LDS Stake Center from 10 a m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 5, and at Gunnison LDS Stake Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p m., Feb. 6. For appointments and fees call 538-671- 2 or or local health departments. The clinic is held in cooperation with Cancer Control Program, Utah State Department of for Disease Centers Health, Control and participating local health departments, providing breast and cervical cancer screening for women. The clinics include a blood pressure check, pap test, pelvic and breast examination and mammogram voucher for those eligiExaminations ble and follow-uare provided by female screeners. p. Fees will be charged based on age, income and family size Gardening class to begin Jan. 21 MT. PLEASANT A senes of master gardener classes will be held for 12 weeks each Tuesday, beginning Jan. 21,6 p.m., Manti City Library and at 8 p.m.. Mt. Pleasant City Library. For couise and fee mfoi illation. call Mt. Pleasant Libiary at Manti City Library. 1 or Sanpete County Extension Office at 462-324- 0. 835-220- 835-215- 1. 5: Jan. 14. board meeting for board members at 10 a.m. at the center; Jan. 15, Kathy Erickson. Wayne County, will be at Snow College cafeteria to discuss insurance forms, claims and any other 8 concerns. Call Delila at to make reservations for lunch and meeting: Jan. 16, monthly dinner at the center at 6 p.m. Bring own dishes. A program will be provided; Jan. 20, service trip to Richfield, leaving the center at 10 .a.m., call Helen for reservations at bring or buy lunch; Jan. 21. blood pressure clinic at 1 p.m., bingo at 2:30 p.m.. soup and bread will be served at 4 p.m.; Jan. 24, breakfast at Denny's, Jeaving the center at 9 a.m.; Jan. 28, trip to Fairview Museum, leaving the center at 1:30 p.m.. return for refreshments. All trips depend on weather. If any doubts, call Reid Bailey at 283-413- al Womens clinic fifth, sixth grades in county Water district to hold public meeting Tuesday ORE- M- Central Utah Water five-du- Sheriffs Office to hire DARE officer to instruct Scholarship money for college doubles EPHRAI- Russell, Joe Cook and Casey Perry all took tournament against first place in the 3A, 4A and 5A schools. 5, 3, Season tickets are available for Saturday matinees at the Hale Theater. The next play is Feb. 8. featuring Beau Jeste. Contact Helen for ticket price or season ticket information. Professois from Utah State n University and professional who will teach the classes are experts in different aieas of gardening which include: soils. nuis-eryme- pesticides, house plants, fruit trees and other items The first class will be about basic plant science. All classes will deal specifically with gardening in Sanpete County. Egg production up SALT LAKE CIT- Y- U.S. egg production totaled 6.40 billion during November 1996. up three percent from 1995. Production included 5.46 billion table eggs and 937 million hatching eggs, reports the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. The total number of layers during November 19 averaged 30 million, up two percent from the average number of lavers during November 1995. Rate of lay per day on Dec. 1, 19 averaged 71.4 eggs per 100 layers, up one percent from the 71.0a year ago. 1 |