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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Ephraim Council opens bids, but makes no decision on hydro-electr"At the next council meeting we should consider the letting of bids for some phases of the project, commented the mayor. Members of the council voiced excitement at the prospect of moving the project along to completion. "It is tremendously satisfying to see the plans take shape and to anticipate the hydro-powproject as an eventual reality," asserted councilman Roy Reid. Arena Improved Meeting with the council and representing the Ephraim Arena Committee, Lenore Peterson and Lottie Draper expressed satisfaction with the improvements which have been completed at the arena. The two committee members outlined proposed plans to have a fence and restrooms constructed at the arena area. They also requested that snack bar facilities be constructed, and reported that volunteer labor is available if construction of the project receives approval of the council. Mayor Jensen commended the Arena Committee for the excellent planning and work which have been done at the arena. "The arena and the opportunities which it provides are an important contribution to the city. Im thrilled to see it being used, along with the other facilities which provide community wholesome recreation for adults and young people. The members of the Arena Committee were asked to draw up specific plans for requested improvements and to submit them to the council for consideration. by Marion Lee Bids on the generating equipment for the proposed project were council at the City Ephraim opened meeting held Wednesday, July 1. The were from two bids received and General Electric. Jay Hydro-WeBingham and Clark Mower of Bingham Engineering were present to hear the bids read and to consider with the council the terms of each. Also present were Dayle Lyke and Bill Stricklin of General Electric, and Dick Bailey, Ephraim power superintendent. "We on the council and also the engineers need to carefully consider and study these bids before making a final decision of acceptance," stated Mayor Halbert K. Jensen. The council and engineers agreed to meet in a special study meeting on Thursday, July 9, to review each of the bids. Final decision as to acceptance will be made at the next council meeting to be held July IS. In discussing the status of clearance r for the project, Mr. of the attention to the Bingham brought council possible procedures and materials which might provide for economy and ease of construction. The council also reviewed the possibility of initiating action to include additional development of existing springs which could add to the water and power potential tb meet the needs of the city. Mayor Jensen reviewed for evaluation by the council the progress of various c project. stages of the hydro-electri- c st water-powe- hydro-electri- Sterling livestock rancher sells cow for high price by Wyna Young is sponsored by the state Gair Otten, owner of Holstein Assoc., draws in dairy cattle producers and Nine Mile Ranch Sterling, Utah, has reason buyers from all over the United States. to be proud. A registered Mr. Otten's Nine-Mil- e Holstein cow which he raised for his dairy Elevation Fran was the operation at the ranch in fourth highest selling cow Sterling was recently sold in this year's sale which, for $14,500 at the averaged $6,010, the Richmond Heritage Sale, highest sale average ever the Richmond held several weeks ago in for Richmond, Utah. Heritage Sale. The cow This annual sale, which was purchased by Fran Syndicate, with members from Utah and Minnesota. Nine-Mil- e Elevation Fran was sired by Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation. She has a DHIA production record of 27,370 lbs. milk, with a 3.8 butterfat test, producing She 1035 lbs. of butter-fa- t. will be used as an embryo donor cow by the syndicate which purchased her. will decide Sperry-Univa- c The council discussed signing an agreement for the first right of refusal to sell 2.5 acres of Industrial Park land adjacent to the Sperry Univac Corporation property in order that the acreage might be available for future expansion of the corporation which is already established in the park. In reviewing the matter the council decided to ask Sperry Univac which course they would prefer: the first right of refusal for the 2.5 acres, or for the city to grant to Sperry Univac the first option to buy the acreage for five years. The proposal to give the choice of preference to Sperry Univac received a unanimous vote of the council. Approve bee colony It was reported to the council that Stanley Adams, Manti, requests permission to place six colonies of bees on a northeast section of airport land. The council granted unanimous approval provided that Mr. Adams utilize a northeast entry which will be made Page 6 Thursday, July 9, 1981 e, project ic accessible by the city, and provided that Lyle Wilkinson, airport manager, supervise the initial placement of the colonies of bees in their location. It was reported that a section of West First North street adjacent to the Sperry Univac Corporation has been resurfaced to alleviate the dust problem. The council discussed the problem created by dust fallout from a county gravel pit near the power substation south of town at First East, The council voted unanimously to pay all properly signed bills. Woman injured by accidental .22 calibre gunshot wound Manti burglary suspects old woman was seriously A Hospital. Family members stated early this injured on Saturday, July 4, when a .22 calibre bullet entered the camper in week that Ms. Williams had been removed from the critical list at that which she was riding and struck her in the chest. facility and that her condition was was believed of to be stabilized. Doctors 26, Williams. Ephraim, Peggy Canyon by attending Ms. Williams had apparently transported down decided not to remove the bullet, which Tony Braithwaite, Sanpete County ahead radioed had pierced the chest wall and lodged who Search and Rescue, Marion Scott Brunson, 19, and David that same day, armed with the warrants, near the spine, unless infection set in. assistance. for ambulance Gerald' Cummins, 18, both of Emery Rasmussen, Manti Reserve Officer Lynn met ambulance Sheriff Kennard Anderson and The in five and Provo face Tenth Nuffer, charges today police officers County, will and in the Braithwaite canyon Deputy Robert Allred investigated the Circuit Court in Manti stemming from entered a home at 938 West 100 South, Gunnison to accident. Ms. Williams the burglary of a room at the Temple Provo, with permission of the owner, transported Don of View Motel, Manti, on the night Mossburg, and there encountered July 1 . The pair also face felony theft charges the two suspects. At that time, in in Millard County, and Cummins is addition to the items removed in the presently out on recognizance while Manti burglary, officers also discovered awaiting a preliminary hearing on two a welder, a cutting torch, an air compressor, an oxygen tank, and an felony counts in the Provo area. James Allen, son of the proprietor of acetylene torch. The two suspects were the Temple View, reported early on the taken into custody and the items all morning of July 2 that two men had taken as evidence. removed a 19" Zenith color television, Rasmussen then initiated a check on one table lamp, one table, two wall the serial numbers of the cutting torch from linens the and chairs, lamps, which a motel. He provided investigating Manti and other implements, Millard check revealed with Rasmussen a officer Rees computer City license plate number of the suspect County had reported as stolen in a June 27 burglary. vehicle. After the suspects were incarcerated into vehicle the traced Rasmussen in the Sanpete County Jail, two Millard enlisted the and Emery County, assistance of Emery County deputies County deputies arrived with warrants who identified the two men driving the charging them in the burglary of a Scipio vehicle. But Emery officers stated the home in which welders, cutting torches, two suspects were believed to be in the etc. were taken. Provo area. A signed confession by one of the Rasmussen then obtained warrants suspects is expected to be entered as Gunshot wound victim Peggy Williams, 26, is wheeled into Gunnison charging the men with the theft. Later evidence in the case. Valley Hospital following July 4 accident. 26-ye- face charges today Six-Mi- Manti-Ephrai- i For Just $7.00 they can have the Services of: A solar heated swimming pool. Safe and level parking facilities and sanitary dump station. An enclosed playground for the Clair Otten (center) stands behind brought $14,500. Nine-Mi- le Elevation Fran which Roddy s House of Plaster children with slides, swings, and a playhouse. Showers, restrooms and laundry facilities. A 10 minute walk to the Pageant. A and recreation room mini-stor- e with electronic & pinball games. if For trailers, there are sewage, electric & water hookups. (Motho Pogoont o ploaoani oiiporioneo for thorn all around. Roeoraraond Manti Mod Gatnpgrooodo! Saturday, July 11 10 a.m . to 6 p.m. The solar heated swimming pool at Manti United Campgrounds is just one of the many services provided for just $7.00. Complete line of Art Supplies Crafts including . . . UNTO Macrame Tole Plastercraft Wood Burning Latch Hook Glass Etching Vi Refreshments Drawings Cell now to mske 48 , L 1 Manti, Utah 835-785- 1 US 89 in Centerfield 528-32- Mile N.E. of Temple t ' reservations, or ust come i on over. |