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Show f SunNews Wednesday. Sept. 7. 1988 This area rich in history of Sanpete County is the heart of Utah. The Scandinavians and English pioneers who came to the valley beginning in 1849 and continuing through the 50s and 60s, brought with them their European architecture, lifestyle and languages. There is more evidence in Sanpete County of Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and English settlers concentrated in a relatively small area than anywhere else in the state and perhaps even the nation. Sixty percent of the Scandinavians who came to Sanpete County were Danes, and so Danish architecture is seen in almost every community. The Danes built homes based on a new style of architecture in Denmark in the early 1800s. This type is very symmetrical and is called "Tripartite"! that is, the homes have three rooms; an entry way and one room off to each side of the entry way. Brick and stone are used in these homes. The furniture the Danes built in Utah looked like the furniture of the new wealthy farmers back home in Denmark who emerged in the early 1800s as the result of the disintegration of the Village economy. Many of these old homes still stand in Manti, Ephraim, Spring City. Most are built of pine and oelite limestone, which were readily available in the mountains around the Sanpete Valley. It was here that Norwegian frontiersman, Canute Peterson, signed a peace treaty with Chief Walker in 1866. The Peace Tree still stands were the treaty was signed. It was Chief Walker who invited the Pioneers to come to Sanpete. And when they came, they brought with them their wooden shoes, brewing kegs to make Danish beer, and their gifted craftsmen to build a temple to their God. They settled so many communities on the Sevier River that one local historian calls the strea-"the damndest little river in the m west" They were Let s IS industrious and Scandinavian settlers hardworking. Although no community was exclusively Danish, or Norwegian, some villages were initially settled by one ethnic group. Wales, for example, was settled by Welsh miners who made a living digging out minerals on the west side of Sanpete Valley. Today their homes still stand in the small community of Wales as a monument to their hard work. Further south cm the Sevier River a small group of Jews settled near what is today Gunnison. Although their community lasted only a few years, grave markers memorialize these Jewish pioneers who came to the area. All of these people had to learn to live together even though at first they kept to themselves. But their children began marrying each other, and ethic barriers gave way, which encouraged the unity that made their most spectacular feat possible. W-el- sh ers. m. Swedish homes, a beautiful stone church, a transplanted Norwegian log home of pioneer built Danish style homes stand today and are still being lived in in Spring City. For more information call Manti and-dozen- City at The above information was taken from Our European Heritage published as a community service by Ken Garff Enterprises. For more information or copies contact Jim White, general at Ken Garff manager Enterprises. 7; 521-611- 18-5- 0s PuM The Manti Temple was begun April 25, 1877. Brigham Young dedicated the ground just three months before his death. By March 31, 1879, $117,406.29 had been received in Sunday donations and an additional $4,889.74 from monthly donations had come in for the construction of the temple. This was at a time when money was scarce and the people lived in In very humble circumstances. 1888 the temple was dedicated. Local historians speculate that because the Scandinavians were good ship builders, the temple took the shape of a huge upside down vessel. Its murals were painted by Europeans C.C.A. Christensen, John Hafen and Don- Weggel- - 835-240- 1. Fountain Green is the home of Lamb Day, a celebration remembering the Danish Sheephe-rder- s who settled the area in the 1870s and 80s. The festival is held each July. Many tours and festivals are held throughout the area. s If you would like to some of this history, here are some suggestions: A pioneer museum is located in Fairview and is full of artifacts from the early days of Sanpete County. For more information call The Patton House in Manti is operated by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. It is the first pioneer home built in Sanpete county in the early and is now used as a museu- 427-944- It is open only on request. 1, Pug CONNECT THE DOTS FROM Tnds by 1- -86 74 i5 3140 v st-- 90 41 S3 It 13 . 7 b i) 2. and. pucker over The Utah Historic and Cultural Sites Review Committee has approved six properties for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The six properties include the Scipio Town Hall, two buildings constructed for the Relief Society, two early churches constructed by the PRESbyterian Church, and one of the best documented Archaic archeological sites on the Colorado Plateau. The Wellsville Relief Society Hall was built between 1875 and 1977. While almost all Relief Society buildings constructed during that time period were built to serve the needs of a war or relatively small community and included not only meeting houses but granaries, stores, and homes of assistance for the needy, the Weber Stake Relief Society Building, built in 1902 was built to serve a number of needs including meetings, quilt making projects, concerts, dances, and other cultural events. The Echo Church and School built in 1876 on land donated to the Presbyterian Church by Elizabeth Emily Bromley; The Green River Presbyterian Church was designed in a traditional Victorian Gothic Style by the well known Utah architects Walter E Ware and A.O. It was built in 1907, the first church constructed in Green River. The Scipio Town Hall was constructed in 1935 with funding provided through the Works Progress Administration Program of the federal government. Will and Lew Critchley, Scipio were the brick and stone masons on the building. The building was used for civic and political functions including Friday and Saturday night movies. It was renovated as a senior citizen center and several living floors. Sudden Shelter is one of the best documented Archaic sites in Utah. Research from the site has formed the basis for defining the temporal, environmental and cultural boundaries of the Colorado Plateau Archaic Period in Utah. No gain.No pain. a moderate weight may reduce your risk of heart attack Maintaining American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LiFE Tre-ganz- a. 3 Ephraim became known as little Denmark. Spring City has become known as the most precious historical treasure of the area and perhaps the state. It is listed on the National Historic Register as a historical district Many of the homes throughout Sanpete County re on the state and national regist Local area chosen for historical register in 1986-8- 6. Sudden Shelter is a prehistoric rock shelter located on the north yi 14 bank of Ivie Creek in Salina Canyon. The sit was first located by James Gunnerson, in 1954 and excavated by the University of Utah in 1974. The excavation uncovered 150 hearths, 1 14 firepits, 53 storage pits, 22. tilo-- 1 Aliens toward the pickles, shall we? citizenship , .? i Its that time of year again. Fresh garden vegetables are maturing and home canning enthusiasts are putting them to good use in shining jars of pickles, relishes and condiments. There are many advantages to canning your own - you can control how spicy you make them; its usually cheaper than buying them in the store; you can control just what ingredients go into them - and almost everyone loves homemade pickles. Following are a few pickle recipes you may want to try. Dill Pickles . Karen Cutler Wash and pack cucumbers in jars. Place a piece of dill on the top. Heat one quart water, 1 cup vinegar, 14 cup salt. Bring brine to a boil, pour over cucumbers and seal. The brine will cover two quarts. Green Tomato Relish Karen Cutler 1 gallon green tomatoes 5 peppers 6 onions Grind above ingredients and drain most of the juice. Mix 1 tablespoon flour, 3 tsp. tumeric, 14 cup mustard seed; 1 12 tsp. celery seed; 12 tsp. cloves 12 tsp. allspice. Mix separately 2 cups vinegar; 3 12 cups sugar and 14 cup salt mixture Bring vinegar-suga- r to a boil, mix with vegetables, then mix with spice mixture. Cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Pack in pint jars and process 10 minutes. Makes about 8 pints. t . Chili Sauce Although hundreds of aliens 25 tomatoes have completed paperwork and are 6 large onions the process of becoming U.S. in now 3 green peppers die legalization of alien Citizens, 1 tsp. dry mustard 2 Tbsp. salt workers is far from finished. Ac3 cups vinegar cording to Jerry Ferguson, consult3 cups sugar. ant to Farm Bureau Legalization Boil all until thick, pack in 9 Assistance Office, all new legalized aliens must either demonstrate or be pint jars. Seal. studying U.S. language, history and Quick Sweet Relish government He pointed out that these re1 1 quarts cucumbers, cut in chunks. need not become a burSoak overnight in 2 cups salt and 8 quirements law provides The den. immigration quarts water. Drain and wash. Boil in 2 pints funds through appropriate organizavinegar and 4 quarts water and 4 tions for this educational opportuTbsp. tumeric. Boil 3 to 5 minutes. nity at no cost to the individual, he noted. Rinse in cold water. Listed below are local area Make a syrup of 10 cups vinegar; 20 cups sugar, 8 cups water; 4 to organizations providing the service, and the individuals to contact: 6 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice. in cucumbers on Pour Boil. Sanpete County - North Process. Sanpete School District, W.H. jars. Bengl; South Sanpete School District, T.J. Rees. Pickled Beets 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups vinegar 1 tsp. allspice 1 lemon sliced thin 1 stick cinnamon 1 Tbsp. whole cloves Cook beets until tender. Peel and dip in cold water. Drop chunks onto boiling syrup. Simmer 14 minutes. pack in jars. Fill with syrup then seal. Makes about 5 pints. Children's art show part of Church exhibit The first childrens art exhibit Zimbabwe was received, as well as ever shown at the Museum of artwork from children from 4 1 states Church History and Art will open and 23 countries. Friday, September 16, 1988. The exhibit will also include a The exhibit features over hands on activity for children who 6500 drawings, paintings, water visit the museum. Crayons and colors and collages created by chilbe will and chilprovided pencils dren from around the world. dren will be encouraged to draw and Children of the Church of Jecolor their own pictures of Book of Saints beof Latter-da- y Christ sus Mormon scenes. tween the ages of 5 and 12 were The exhibit will run through to invited to illustrate their favorite 16. Museum hours are 9 January story or scripture from the Book of a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. Mormon. Artwork from children to 7 p.m. weekends and holidays. living as far away as Hong Kong and BLM $1 Lawn Chairs and Chaise 1 We have lots of new items in the store ! Come in and see! receives Hoses, Garden Supplies million The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received more than $1 million for oil and gas leases on 74 parcels involving 100,505 acres of land in Utah during an oral auction conducted August 24 at the Red Lion Inn in Salt Lake City. This sale was the second competitive oil and gas lease oral auction held in Utah under the Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Reform Act of 1987. A total of 450 parcels were offered, totaling over 643,000 acres of land. Bids received on the 74 parcels ranged from $2 to $500 per acre. In addition to thebonusbid, the sale netted over $2150,000 in first year rentals and $5,500 in administrative fees. Successful bidders pay a $75 administrative fee and a yearly rental of $1.50 per acre for the first five years and $2 an acre thereafter. Unsold parcels were available for 10 year noncompetitive lease the day following the auction. On August 25, BLM received 830 offers on 136 parcels, involving 194,000 acres. A total of $62,500 was received from these bids. Rental fees from these leases will net over $290,000 annually. off 5 at least 15 off Gott Collers 1 5 I off Sale Ends September 15, 1988 ublMriilsHtb 50 off Selected Lamps at least 20 All Furniture at least 20 All Chairs starting at $159 Complete Dinette Sets Big Discounts on Odds and Ends!!! V. VALLEY FURNITURE Main Street - Gunnison - 528-781- 1 |