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Show Former Publisher MANTI MESSE" SIR Named Chairman Board Of Road Conies to Sanpete Young Filipino Volume 89 Number 11 Villasan is a Filipino fresh from the Philippines. He has come to live in Ephraim and go to school at Manti High. Getting accustomed to his new le is sometimes trying. He says Sanpete English has a foreign accent to it. He could use more rice in his diet. There are no mangos here. And, to top it all, Antonio is sometimes homesick. Antonio old 16-y- cherub-face- d life-sty- MANTI. UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 But hes determined to make the transition. And hes bound to with the help of Rotarian Durant McArthur, his wife, Virginia, and their three children: Curtis, 9; Monica, 7; and Denise, 3. Antonio is sponsored by the Ephraim Rotary Club, and is Rotarian part of the world-wid- e program to make international neighbors in the world community. His first home in Amer ica is with the McArthurs, where he will stay for two or three months. He will then change his environment and go to live in another Rotarians home. In all, he will be in the USA for ten months. His home is in Cabanatuan City, about 125 miles from the capital city of Manila, where he was born. A Catholic, now living In a predominantly Mormon com- - Manti Voters Will Vote on Water Bond voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a special bond election. The Manti City Council has asked the voters to approve the issuance of $150,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and of $200,000 Water Revenue Bonds of the city. The money so obtained would be used to construct and Manti s municipal improve water system. Voters will vote at one polling place only, the Manti City Library between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mayor Frank Wanlass emphasized that all registered voters, whether property owners or not, would be eligible to vote. He further pointed out that any eligible voter who has not registered may do so at the office of the Sanpete County Clerk prior to the election. Improvements became nec Manti essary after a mud slide last spring broke the main water line up Manti Canyon. Emergency measures have been taken to supply municipal water, but the solution is of only a temporary nature and permanent action is necessary. The earth in the slide area is still moving and it will be necessary to reroute the aqueduct around the unstable area. The City received a $10,000 grant from the Four Corners Commission recently to assist in engineering studies in connection with the water problem. Mr. Bruce Armstrong, representing the Four Corners Commission met with the Manti City Council last week and presented them with the $10,000 check. Governor Calvin L. Rampton was instrumental in obtaining the loan from the Commission. Armstrong said that an addi tional $215,000 will be granted to the city if it successfully approves the issuance of the water bonds at the upcoming election. In addition to being registered, prospective voters must reside within the city limits, the mayor said. It was also announced that a special public meeting would be held on Friday, September 27 at 8 p.m. in the Manti Center -- North Ward Cultural Hall. Purpose of the meeting is to explain the bonding program and answer questions citizens may have in connection with the bonding. Mayor Wanlass urged a large attendance at the meeting. He said it was important for everyone to be fully Informed about the issue and that this was an opportunity for citizens to become so informed. 15? munity, Antonio attends Catholic services and receives holy communion each Sunday at 11 oclock In the Snow College Union Building. And, as incongruous as it may seem, the young subject of the Pope takes LDS seminary in high school and attends sacrament meeting each sabbath day in the Ephraim West Ward with the McArthurs. He observed that Catholics are much like Mormons because, The little kids cry a lot in church. His first three years of were instruction secondary spent in a Cabanatuan school where they instruct all-bo- ys per copy Governor Calvin L. Rampton this week announced the of R. LaVaun Cox as the chairman of the State Road Commission. He will succeed Clem Church of Panguitch who has served as chairman since young orthodox Catholics for the priesthood. Although his father is a criminal lawyer, Antonio has his sights set on becoming a medical doctor, first, and a civil engineer, second. He wants to attend one of the fine universities in the Philippines. FilAlthough the 1969. The new chairman has been a member of the State Road Commission since May, 1968 when he was appointed by Governor soft-spok- en ipino handles English fluently, School here is hard for me, I have difficulty unhe says. derstanding some of the teachers. Virginia says he studies three to four hours each evening. To broaden his American experience young Mr. Villasan is taking, among other things in school, U.S. History and drivers education. He will receive his high school diploma next spring. Hes a good influence on our family, Durant reports. His manners are impeccable. They are above reproach. "The McArthurs have noticed that when he boards the bus for (Continued on Page Rampton to fill the unexpired term of Elias Strong. Mr. Cox Relations Director At Snow College 2) The Centerfield Ward Chapel was burned completely in the early morning hours Monday, September 16. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. All meetings were held in the building on Sunday. The immunization clinics sponsored by the Central Utah District of Health gave immunizations to over 80 children in September. October is designated as Immunization Action Month and the goal is to avoid danger of epidemics since national immunization levels have been declining. Central Utah Districts aihi is to immunize all susceptible children on a continuing basis. Immunization clinics will be held again in October and November in both Ephraim and Manti. Due to increases in supplies and mailing costs it will be necessary to charge 50? per dose starting in October. Anyone desiring boosters to bring their immunization protection up to date is invited to attend these clinics. - Roger G. Baker, formerly employed by the Jordan School District and by Brigham Young University, has been appointed director of School Relations at Snow College, President J. Marvin Higbee has announced. President Higbee said that the position of director of School Relations will combine duties formerly performed by several personnel as well as some new ones. Mr. Baker will have responsibility for high school contacts, the advisement of prospective students and the furnishing of information to school counselors. He will also prepare brochures and other literature concerning the college and will be in charge of the promotion of various programs. Until his present appointment Mr. Baker had been director of admissions counseling and school relations at Brigham Young University for several years. Before going to BYU he had been a teacher and counselor in the Jordan School Dis- trict. A native of Salt Lake City, he graduated from South High School and then attended the University of Utah, where he obtained a bachelors degree in 1967 and a masters degree in educational psychology in 1970. He is the author of a number of publications. Meeting Scheduled Stake Family Night will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 In the Manti Center -- North Ward chapel beginning at 7:30 p.m. The following are urged to be in attendance: all auxiliary boards, bishoprics and all high high council members. Also high priest group leaders are asked to attend. Those not required to be in attendance are the custodians and the ward PROJECT at Mantis south entrance is deBEAUTIFICATION is the area before the project got under way. Above tailed here. Below are the new bridge and some of the trees which have clerks. been planted. The project was undertaken jointly by the City of Manti, the Manti Beautification Committee and the Manti Lions Club. A. P. Candidate Visits, Land-Us- e Act Blasted "The primary election has shown the key political position occupied by the American Party. The last remaining traditional constitutionalist in the other major parties in Utah was defeated, said Dr. L. S. Brown, American , Party candidate for the First Congressional District in his address to local citizens last Saturday night. As a result, we find that we are the sole proponents of private control of private property, substantial tax reduction, freeing the economy from excessive bureaucratic control and limitation of governmental powers. "We alone will oppose the Rockefeller Vice Presidential nomination, the compromising foreign affairs activities of Henry Kissinger and the welfarism. The looming abuses of people by unconstitutional governmental activities is terrible to contemplate, but I pledge to do all in my power to stop and then reverse that alarming trend, he said. Jack Francisco, A. P. County Chairman, emphasized the need for the dissemination of proper information to the citizens regarding the Land Use Act. He stated he was available to speak to local groups and individuals in an attempt to bring to light all the aspects of the Act. Mr. Francisco, a resident of Sterling, has questioned the statement made by John Creer of Salt Lake City recently wherein Mr. Creer alludes to the citizenry as not being informed regarding the Utah Land ..Use Act,. Mr- - Francisco notes that Mr. Creer is a part of an organization attempting to have S.B. 23, known as the Utah Land Use Act, sustained throughout the state and as such Mr. Creer would probably not be impartial in his presentations and attempts to educate the voters on the real effects the bill would have on the state. For Mr. Creer' to say the major responsibility for planning is placed at the local level is untrue. Section 4 of the Act calls for a governor appointed commission to be established and Section 5, subsection 2 requires the guidelines throughout the state be approved by this commission. This takes planning out of the control of local groups and Individuals. Dr. Brown, a dentist in Richfield, extended an invitation to all who are sincerely dedicated to the epic struggle to join with the American Party. Political parties are merely organizations to reach political goals and therefore should not be a barrier if your goal is the tional government, Beautification of Park Is Combined Project by Frank Peacock Mantis north entrance has long been a source of extra special pride to the citys citizenry. Now people are looking to the south to see the beautification achievements that have recently been made in that di- rection. Major improvements to Mantis southern approach were o R. LaVaun Cox ever-increas- Stake Family Night - executive assistant with Mountain Fuel Supply Company. A former publisher of the Manti Messenger and Ephraim Enterprise, Mr. Cox was born in Ephraim, Utah, is married to the formerShirleySudweeks, the father of four children, and Named School Child Health Clinic Set LDS Chapel Burns proudly, the grandfather of two. In resigning Commissioner The demands Church said, of my business make it increasingly difficult for me to come the long distance as often as necessary. I have also been chairman for six years and feel that someone else should have the pleasure of serving in tills The governor accapacity. with regret Mr. Churchs cepted resignation as chairman and is pleased that he will finish his term as commissioner. Governor Rampton commented that during Mr. Church's years as chairman he worked to establish a professional organization often working from a limited revenue base. His excellent working relationship with the other commissioners has resulted in many accomplishments and effective policy decisions by the Commission. Chairman Cox expressed his appreciation to Commissioner .Church for the leadership example he had given and to the State Road Commission for their confidence in his ability. He looks forward to the opportunity of serving in his new capacity. was appointed to a full six-ye- ar term in 1971. He has been a member of the Utah State Senate, on boards and advisory groups for state and local organizations. He is presently conceived and spearheaded in 1967 by former mayor Leslie J. Anderson and members of the Manti Lions Club. The City joined hands with the State Road Commission to share equally in the cost of materials with the state to do the labor and the city to supply the water and to assume the maintenance and upkeep. During the early months of 1971 the Division of Wildlife Resources supplied topsoil from their property across the highway to the east of the pro- ject. The same year the state road department began leveling, grading, moving and filling the area that was to be made into a park. Money was budgeted and set aside. Materials were ordered namely grass seed, trees, shrubs, fence and hardware to construct the sprinkling system. Manti City, at that time, water line installed a four-insouth of First West to the southern approach area. In the early spring of 1973, as soon as the ground was workable, equipment was brought to the site and work commenced on the project. Phase one was completed in June of that year and grass was plantch ed. At that time, Lila B. Keller, Community Improvement Project chairman of the Manti Literary Club, was given permission to further beaiitify the project by erecting an oriental-typ- e bridge over the small stream that meanders through the area. This CIP group was to build given the ad planters, install benches . . . and plant trees, flowers and shrubs in appropriate ares. The attractive wooden bridge, through the assistance of a Sanpete "Green Thumbgroup, of constituhe added. be planted within the next ten days enabling them to take root this fall and be strong enough to winter over. A low, sturdy fence of cement posts and steel cable has has been constructed. It was been Installed around the southdesigned by Steven Allred of ern approach to the city. Mrs. Keller and Mr. VoorManti High School, under the direction of Morlin Cox. hees have made a public appeal Last week tarn shrubbery for iris roots. If anyone is was planted. Earlier this year dividing his plants and have the Ladies Literary group, and any to give away please conmembers of the Lions Club, tact either Lila or Stan. Plant-- a bed of Iris along the fence planted flowering crab trees, ponderosa pine, locust, white line is planned for this fall. The Ladies Literary Club reash, birch and thunder-clou- d ceived a certificate and a $50.00 plum trees. award last May for their active Planting of the trees was halted last spring when city water participation in this outstanding problems developed up Manti community improvement procanyon. Stan Voorhees, city ject. And they have additional councilman in charge of city plans. They want to construct beautification, took some of the a pagoda-typ- e picnic shelter in unplanted greenery and is taking the area. care of it at his ranch in Chris-tenbeThen it will be more than Evan Lowry is nurturjust another beautiful entrance to our city, Mrs. Keller says. ing the remainder at his greenhouse. Stan says that all reIt will be a functional, living maining trees and shrubs will road-sipark. rg. de |