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Show ''', t rv.r -- .'t CCxh .i: TIa.u 2600 5?lt Lrka Citv 'LX Uth 61110 mail Thursday, November 21, 1974 NUMBER VOLUME XXXVI!:. FORTY-SEVE- N COALVILLE, UTAH 84017 One Year Committee Nominations Made f Eighteen Summit County were mailed this week. The final date for mailing formers and ranchers have' voted ballots or bringing s;been nominated torunforthe three Community Committee them into the ASCS County Committees which serve for Office is December 2, 1974. one year, according to Jim Ballots will be counted . Swensen, Summit County, ASCS Executive Director. They are: A Community: John Adkins, Keith Blonquist, Vem Boyer, Edward G. Foster, Bernard Jones, and Clarence Buster Keyes. Lewis, alternates. The newly elected county S. Wagstaff. C Community: Harold Hobson, Gary M. Pace, Harvey Pace,Standly Pace, Boyd Peterson and Bill Wallin. committee Lambert .Keith The mail election is being held this month and ballots . the Utah Association of Soil Conservation Districts inSt. George last weekend. ' According to Ted Foster, the . Henefer, district matched its record of service to land users with 41 other districts in . vice-chairm- Utah. An . independant ing committee selected the top district in the contest sponsored by the Goodyear Tire Rubber Company in cooperation with the National Association of Conserva- t tion Districts Priesthood Importance Described at Preview Alden Richins.coordin-ato- r of the LDS seminary of northeastern districts Utah, spokeSaturday evening at the Priesthood Preview before boys and their fathers. This annual meeting for the purpose of introducing the young men to the Priesthood occurred in the Coalville Utah Stake Center. In the LDS Church, young men at age 12 are ordained to the Priesthood after being found worthy by an interview with their bishop. Mr. Richins defined the Priesthood as 'more than the power to act in God's name; it's the prevailing power of all the universe. Its the power of godhood. He visualizing compared it to electricity. He compared the light bulb to the individual. He compared the cord to the conductor, transmitting power between God and the Priesthood ets, he in sock- said, "Just because are ordained, we don't get the power. We are all connected up, but we have to wait for one thing: we have to turn it on. "Turning it on comes through "service, he said. As the bulbs of different wattage glowed, he said, "Both are connected up to the same source, but one is using more power. He said, "How we choose to use this power that is available is up to us. He placed in a socket a bulb that intermittently flashed. He compared this to one who has "flashes of power, who is occasionally active inthe church. "Keep that power and keep it strong, he said. He connected up a dead bulb, "At one time it probably worked. "One of the saddest things that happens in the Priesthood is when one has had we He said the way for a Priesthood bearer to fix bis "his short circuits is to repent. As with electricity, the Priesthood bringsgreat blessings if we use it prop-erlywe dont, great unhappiness, he continued. Displaying a wire for HO watt power, he compared it to the Aaronic Priesthood. It takes two "wires to make the complete circuit; "you and God. He displayed a 220 watt wire, composed of three wires. This he compared to the Melchizedek (higher) Priesthood. The "complete circuit of this Priesthood comes from "you, God and your wife," he said. "This is the power to obtain eternal life, which is the power of -if (NACD). The first place district in addition to a plaque, will receive an expense -- paid tion study trips for its outstanding cooperation and a member of the governing board. Representatives of the 53 first place districts nationally wiU be Goodyears guests on the grand awards tour to Marco Island, Fla., In December. Picked as the districts outstanding cooperator for the year was Edwin (Pink) Reese of Hoytsville. Pink was born and raised in Coalville, graduated from North Summit High School and attended Utah State University for two years. The family farm which today is around 3,000 acres is a with Ralph and family corporation Pink, his father, brother Dave. Pink is proud of the fact that the farm has been a family corporation for three generations. The Reeses run a dairy and beef operation and have done many conservation "This power is not to be taken lightly, he concluded, "Its a great blessing. Stake President Reed E. Brown presided, conducted1 and introduced Mr. Richins. High Councilman Bryce Bell and his son, Russell, presented a skit pertaining to the Priesthood. Kevin Richins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Richins, sang "I Want to be a Deacon. Following, the sons and their fathers made banana splits in the cultural hall. The Ward Primary pres- -. ldents and Blazer B leaders assisted. Blazer Bis the title given to the bays in Primary. The evening activity was under the direction of Owen Staley, stake head of the Aaronic Priesthood Committee; Louise Judd, Stake Primary President; Lee Wright, overseer of the Stakes Primary activities. Both men serve on the Stake Richins High Councll.-Ml- ke Henefer Ward held its annual ward conference Sunday. President Raymond Loud er, second counselor of the CoalviUe Utah Stake, told the people "we are the greatest blessed peoplein the world to have a prophet to lead us in these latter days." He admonished them to follow bis council, He said Resident Spen- practices through the years.' With the assistance of the SCS through the local SCD, and ASCS, the range has been improved, two sprinkler systems have been put in with another one on the drawing boards, and irrigation structures instaUed. Pink is not only a believer but a doer of conservation work as seen when one visits their farm. At present Pink is the Summit County ASCS chairman. Pink is marriqd and has four children; three girls and a boy. Chosen to go to Marco Island, Fla. with Pink will be Owen Roberts, chairman for the winning district. Owen has been a supervisor since 1942. Also making the trip will be Pinks wife, Joyce. In last years contest Summit Co. Soil Conservation District finished second. Congratulations for the outstanding work are in order. Members district governing board are Owen Roberts, Chairman, Henefer; Ted Foster, vice chairman, Henefer; Richard Blonquist, Secretary-treasure- r, of-th- Coalville; Kenneth Dawson, member, Coalville; Leon Judd, member, Hoytsville Garcia, SCS Coalville. cer W. Kimball, sustained Saints as a by Latter-da- y prophet, has told Church members to pay off their existing debts, save their , money and stay out of debt. Pointing to the inflationary problems of today, President Louder predicted them to worsen in the days ahead, which will place even greater stress on the family budget. Yet he encouraged the people to be "obedient to the principles of the gospel. He centered on .the laws of tithing and fast offerings. He reminded them of the blessings predicated upon those who adhere to the commandment. Bishop Delbert C. Richins, presented before the Ward a summary of the Wards progressions and problems, of how they can improve. He told the congregationto be dependable. "1 dont care how much a person knows, if you cant depend onhimhe isnt worth much. Carl R. Dearden, Ward first counselor, expounded on the conference theme, "Strengthening the Home." He said it was the duty of parents to provide their children with a respected name, securities and opport- national origin. The list of known eligible voters is on file at the Summit County Office and is open for public inspection. If anyone feels he or she is eligible and is not listed, just call it to the attention of anyone in the office and it will be checked right away. If anyone has any questions on this election, please feel free to contact the Summit County ASCS Office-Ph- one 1. number . 336-555- community com- mitteemen not only elect members of the ASC County Committee, but also assist the home to building muscles growing "little by little, day by day." Failure to "work out daily brings "flabbiness and weakness," he said. The Wards youth choir sang "Ill Go Where You Want Me to Go Dear Lord and "If You Keep My Commandments." Louise Richins conducted. Christy Richins was at the piano, Grant Dearden at the organ. Woolgrowers Auxiliary Holds Election Lunch Fawcett; The Summit County Wool-growAuxiliary had an election luncheon Wednesday, November 13 at Jean Sargents home. A delicious luncheon was served consisting of lasagne, tossed salad, garlic bread and relish plates topped off with scrumptious pumpkin chiffon pie. The dinner was prepared ers by Louise Roath, and Tamara Roath. New officers elected contest be announced later. The lady woolgrowers are preparing for the State Convention to be held in conjunction with the cattlemen at the Hotel Utah on Decem- ber 4 and 5. They are invited to a ladies luncheon to be held at 12 noon. Janet Blonquist, Phyllis Richins, Ivaloo Rees, Jean Sargent, Metta Richins, Isabelle Judd MIYWW Director, Julie Pace, the Lamb Supper chairman wiU . Anyone wishing to attend may contact the officers for rides. Joan Judd is the State were Make It Yourself with Wool President, .Metta RichJanet ins; Blonquist; secretary, Aloma Richins; treasurer, Mary Director, and has asked cur vice-preside- nt, club to decorate the stage for the contest to be held thatnigjk. of beams, floor joists and decking arrive at the Upton Ward on November 12. 1274. site Chapel Two-load- s SfWA- ' unities. Everett C. Ovard, ward second counselor, furthered the family theme. He com- pared the strengthening of God. bearer. Placing two bulbs a lot of power and then as he has come up through the Aaronic Priesthood has lost it, he said. judg- ASC race, sex, color, religion or " member will serve three years with the alternates for one year each. Strengthening Home' Theme of Conference Summit Comity Soil District Wins First .. The Summit. County, Soil Conservation District has been awarded a first place finish in the twenty eighth annual Goodyear Conservation Awards program. The award was presented at the annual convention of On December 13, the newly elected community com- Page, Wayne Prescott, Kendall Rockhill and Albert Community: Farrell B Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. representative, making presentation; Ted Foster and Elwin (Fink) Rees, outstanding cooperator. open to the public. mitteemen will hold a County Convention to nominate and elect one county committee member and two Knight, Receiving award for Summit County SCD at the annual convention for UASCD at St George are: from left to right, Owen Roberts, G. N. Snowt on December 10 in the Summit County Office and this is the county committee throughout the year in the administration of federal form programs locally. In the community committee mail election, farmers in each community will elect three committee members and two alternates, all to serve one year terms. Jim pointed out that any farmer who is eligible to take part in any ASCS program is eligible to vote in the mail elections. Voting eligibility is determined without re'gard to Conference Nov. 23 in Kamas The Kamas Utah Stake iff the Church of Jesus Christ Saints will hold of Latter-da- y its regular quarterly conference on November 23 and 24 at the Stake House in Kamas. The first session will convene on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. This session is designed to champion the family home evening. All adult members of the church are encouraged to attend. The regular general session will be held at 10:00 Outstanding cooperator for Summit County SCD, Edwin (Pink) ar i wife Joyce Bees. a.m. Sunday morning. Everyone is invited to attend this session. Stake President Fred Marchant will preside over and conduct the conference. The Upton Ward Chapel building as it now appears. The building itself was quickly constructed in only four days. Upton Ward Chapel Built In A Few Short Weeks The erection of a church building in 1974 is much different than that of 1864. Today it takes weeks, in the 1800s it took months or years. November 12 two loads of lumber, consisting of floor joists, beams and decking were delivered to the building site and dumped in the proper places. The contractor and his workmen set to work on the installation of the floors, and by evening of November 13, the floor was ready for the walls and partitions to be placed. They havingbeen delivered and ready to be in- stalled. 'A bulldozer was brought in and used to levelthe building grounds and by noon of Nov. 16, the surrounding area was leveled, the building erected and ready for shingles and laying of the brick. |