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Show ITAfi 467 A KA.ST iiLT Serving East luab County A ii STATION THIRD SOUTH CITY, LT H41U Nice Place to Live' April 3, 1980 Following Saturday night pageant Debbie Prisbrey, Ellen Steele, Andrews are city's royalty Jo-Lay- ne Debbie Prisbrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Prisbrey, was crowned Miss Nephi 1980 in ceremonies held Saturday night at the Juab High School Auditorium. Miss Prisbrey s first attendant is Ellen Steele, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Steele. The second attendant is JoLayne Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Andrews. The new Miss Nephi is a senior at Juab High School. She plans to attend Utah State University, where plans to study human service. For the talent portion of the contest. Miss Prisbrey presented a song and dance routine to Ive Got No Strings. Ellen Steele is also a senior at Juab High School. She plans to study business administration at The new Miss Nephi for Ellen Steele. 1980-8- 1 is Debbie Prisbrey, center. Her attendants are JoLayne Andrews, left, and TNPhoto Aircraft manufacturer may build plant in Nephi An aircraft company may build a manufacturing plant in Nephi in the near future, Nephi City were told at their meeting last Wednesday night, March 26. The company is Carter Aircraft. Jim Carter, a retired Air Force officer and the owner of the company, told councilmen that the initial plant would require about 50 acres of land close to the airport. The company would coun-cilme- n employ 40 to 50 people initially and may employ as many as 500 people eventually. Carter told the council that he would be willing to help with expansion of the airports runway. One of Carters concerns was the housing problem in Nephi. He said that he was interested in building apartment complexes in Nephi to accomodate his employees until they could build their own homes. The company had at first considered obtaining a piece of property east of the airport, but had decided that in the citys interest the company would be content with buy or lease property west of the airport. Carter was asked to draw up a proposal and formally present it to the council for consideration. Councilman Paul McPherson discussed the development of a cooperative power plant. The plant would be owned by Provo, Bountiful, Spanish Fork, Salem, Payson, Springville, and the Strawberry' Heres a glimpse of the Bureau of Land Managements new visitors center at the Little Sahara Recreation Area. Little Sahara sports new visitors center Sand dune enthusiasts planning to visit Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County during Easter weekend this year will find a new addition. A visitor information center and administrative complex are now being completed at this Bureau of Land Management-administeresite and will be open on Friday, April 4. The visitor center has an information area, a first aid station, and a small conference area. The bunkhouse provides housing for employees working at the area and stores equipment necessary for maintenance of the areas facilities. According to Donald L. Pendleton, Richfield district manager for BLM, In past years Easter weekend has drawn the largest crowd of the year to Little Sahara. We're hoping visitors will take the opportunity to stop at the new facility, which features displays and information. BLM personnel will be on hand to provide assistance to recreationists. Pendleton noted that campers solar-heate- d d should be aware of Oasis Campground, which offers 114 units for all types of camping outfits. Oasis features picnic tables and grills, firepits, paved roads, flush toilets, and drinking water. The campground has a perimeter fence to enhance visitor safety. Oasis offers an alternative to the popular White Sands and Sand Mountain camping areas. Parking loops near Sand Mountain may fit the needs of the camper who prefers undeveloped areas. Sand Mountains 500 foot vertical sand face and the surrounding open dunes provide an interesting environment for sand adtivities. There will be no sand drags at Sand Mountain during Easter weekend this year, says Pendleton. Jericho Picnic Area, located f mile west of Oasis Campground, has been a popular spot during the Easter weekend due to its enclosed sand play area. A perimeter fence safely separates sand play and other play from off road Please turn to t . six one-hal- 2'-mi- le non-vehicul- Water Users Organization. A site has been selected for the plant, McPherson says. He also told the council that if the city decide to join the organization, it could contract for a larger amount of power than the city needs, and then sell the excess to other communities until Nephi requires all of the power for itself. The organization building the plant will borrow $2 million from three banks. $150,000 of the $2 million will be used for engineering studies and estimates. The council voted to join the organization. The council also voted to give the mayor the authority to execute a supplementary agreement with the U. S. Department of Energy. LEMCO was awarded the bid for engineering work on the citys k Please turn to page two Priesthood 'direct- will be Saturday at 7 -wire' The priesthood session of the LDS Churchs 150th conference will be brought to Nephi by telephone wire on Saturday, April 5. The session will be held at the Nephi LDS Stake Center at 7 p.m., and is for all holders of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood, say stake officials. It is important that all the priesthood be there, says Byron Wilkey, the stakes executive semi-annu- secretary. Snow College. She played a flute solo for her talent presentation. Miss Andrews presented a piano solo entitled Impossible Dream as her talent selection. She is also a senior at Juab High School and plans to study elementary education at Brigham Young University. Janice Stuart, a daughter of I k Mr. and Mrs. R. Kay Stuart, received the special talent award at the evenings festivities. She displayed articles which she had Nephi City cleanup campaign extended Nephi citys cleanup campaign, scheduled to end April 12, has been extended for another week, says Councilman Ernest I. Wilson. Wilson says the event has been extended because of the poor weather the city has been having. Cleanup activities will be held from 4 p.m. until dark on weekdays and all day on Saturday April 12 and 19. There will be no organized cleanup activities this Saturday, April 5, or on any of the Sundays during the period, Wilson says. sewn and presented a piano solo entitled Cavalry Gallop. Sunset Cafe, Pharmacy, Allens Foodtown, Mays Market, Ferg's Service, Ted Chase Distributing, Catalina Sportswear, Utah Foam Products, Pex-to- Miss Nephi received a $150 a trophy, and flowers, all from Nephi City; a $200 patron scholarship; a $25 scholarship, n Wholesale from First a $25 gift cerSecurity Bank; tificate from Outlet IV; and a portrait from Kimos Kamera. The first attendant received a $100 scholarship, a trophy, and savings account Survivors are three children: Midvale; Maynard C. Wankier, s, 4-- flowers, all from Nephi City; a $150 patron scholarship; a $25 savings account from Valley Bank and Trust; and a portrait from Kimos Kamera. The second attendant received a $75 scholarship, a trophy, and flowers, all from Nephi City; a $110 patron scholarship; a $25 savings account from Valley Bank and Trust; and a portrait from Kimos Kamera. The three members of the royalty will also receive complimentary hair stylings from Koye Andersen, Tonya Cowan, or Dana Kelson. Miss Stuart won a $125 patron scholarship and a plaque. Patron scholarships were made possible through contributions from NRP, Inc., Russ Farrers Fros-T-Freez- Distributing, e, Christensens Department Store, Nephi Medical Clinic, and Friendly Service Market. The pageant is sponsored by Nephi City and the Twentieth Century Club. Lorie Orton and Ora May Mellor were pageant chairmen. Mike Cowan was the master of ceremonies. Performing in the pageant were Tara Cowan, Lisa Blackett, Gail Bendoski, Ann McPherson, and Jan White. Ken Epperson named to city police force Ken Epperson, 43, of Nephi, has been appointed an officer in the Nephi City Police Department. Epperson replaces Ramon Memmott who has accepted a position with the Moab City Police Department. Epperson received a degree in police science from Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. He also graduated from the Arizona Police Academy at Mesa. He is trained in the use of radar and breathalizer equipment. He served on the Mesa City Police Department for eight years before coming to Nephi. Since being in Nephi, he has worked for Greenwood Tire Company and C. Wankier Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Levan LDS Ward Chapel for Arvil C. Wankier, 82, who died April 1, 1980 in Delta. Friends may call at Anderson Funeral Home in Nephi tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the chapel on Friday prior to the services. Wankier was born March 26, 1898 in Levan to Christian Peter and Anna Christina Peterson Wankier. He married Dora Deett Nielsen Dec. 14, 1921 in the Man-t- i LDS Temple. She died Feb. 6, 1968. Wankier was a farmer, sportsman, and hunter. He was a Scouter for 25 years. He served as a member of the board of supervisors for the Juab Soil Conservation District for 16 years and was a member of the Juab County Water Association for 12 years. Wankier and his wife planned and directed the Levan LDS Wards annual reunion for ten years. He was a past president of the Levan Lions Club and a high priest in the LDS Church. Inc., Tillies Place, Nephi Lumber Company, Rays Restaurant, Harmon Tire Company, Painter Motor Company, Nephi Dental Clinic, Vards Drive Inn, Plumbing and Builders Supply, Forseys, the Come and See Shop, Nielsons, Chapman Furniture Company, Garrett Honda, Norms Cafe, Canyon Hills Pro Shop, TJs Drive Inn, Nebo Construction, Berts Auto Body and Broadhead Glass, Larry Times-New- Friday services will honor Arvil Co., The ( Ken Epperson the Canyon Rim LDS Stake Welfare Farm. He is also an agent for the Century 21 Monson and Company real estate agency. Epperson is married to the former Ruth Amadio of Mesa. They have three daughters: Tami, 15; Katrisa, ten, and Laura, seven. Hunter Safety course will start April 10 A hunter safety course will begin in Nephi Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. The class, which will be taught by James W. Fackrell, Clyde Cotner, and Richard M. Bean, will be held at the National Guard Armory. A fee of $2 will be charged for k the course. Each class in the course will last three hours. Following the courses written work, students must pass a four-wee- . Arvil Wankier Lee A. Wankier, Delta; and Mrs. Max (Blanch) Garrett, Provo. Also surviving are 13 grandchildand ren, 21 four brothers, Lyman and La Mont Wankier, California; Norman Wankier, Murray; and Farrell T. WankiSr., Levan. Interment will be at the Levan City Cemetery. great-grandchildre- n; - l shooting test. Although the classes are open to anyone, they are specifically designed for young people. In order to take the course, a boy or girl must be at least 12 years old by Dec. 1, 1980. Under Utah law, persons under the age of 21 must have a hunter safety course certificate to get a hunting license. |