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Show ,V ' i ni S.1 If 4 410 Tj CAhrv Home of the Mormon Miracle Paged, nt Sptcbl Chrlitmos Edition Page 5 MANTI, UTAH 84642, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 Volume 96 Number 26 254 per copy Yule Candles are presented to two outstanding area citizens by Pat Mellor old tradition of Continuing a recognizing those who serve their community, Yule candles were presented to Maurine Scott, Ephraim, and Shirley Peterson, Sterling, by the top scholars of the Ephraim Middle School last week as part of the annual candlelight services. Regina Hermansen presented the candle Wednesday evening to Mrs. Scott. In the citation, T.J. Rees Assistant Principal noted, "People are important to her. She never ceases in her interest and concern for others. People from all walks of life are her specialty; the aged, the ill, the hospitalized and homebound are made happier and their spirits lifted. . . .Her services in the community . . . are numerous and varied, and (the community) has been made better by her outstanding characteristics and her personality of love, kindness, compassion and concern for others. Mrs. Scott, a native of Ephraim graduated from Snow College and received a degree in education from Utah State. She taught home economics at Ephraim and at Price and served as a home demonstration agent in Juab County. She later moved to Montana and , taught school there until her retirement, when she returned to Ephraim and cared for her parents in their later years. In Ephraim, Mrs. Scott has been an , ractive member and officer of AUW. She served several years as an officer and later as president of the Library Board and has for several years been a strong supporter of the Bookmobile program. She is in charge of the distribution of Bookmobile books to the children at Ephraim Elementary. Mrs. Scott is currently serving her fourth year as president of the Ephraim Camp of the Daughters of the Utah and love which come through studying the scripPioneers. She is an active member of the tures, learning of the Lord, living the precepts of His Ephraim Ladies' Literary Club, a gospel and sharing the message with others. member of the National Buriness and May this coming year find you and your family moving Professional Womens Club of America, and a member of the Mental Health fonvard along the path to immortality and exaltation. Board. She serves as a visiting teacher of Lee R Barton the Ephraim Third Ward Relief Society, Don V. Tibbs Mrs. Scott and her husband Dave are ardent supporters of Snow College, the LeMar 0. Hanson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Manti Utah Saints, and the City of Ephraim. Stake Presidency Following the presentation of the candle on Thursday evening to Mrs. Peterson by Kelli Shand, Principal Charles A. Eberhard noted, Shirley has served her fellow man with no thought of herself. She has given of her time and love, when at times she has not the chill in the weather prompted St. A large crowd estimated to number Caroling party felt to Nick for the head in Hall, the for warm the up to par, herself. Shirley has had out Legion straight Unusually more than 300 persons turned temperatures where at least part of the long line afternoon Sunday prompted another surgery, death, sadness in her family, final drawing in the Manti Chamber of large turnout for the caroling party held but always it seems her thoughts are for Commerce Christmas promotion last awaiting an audience could be sheltered the good people of Sterling. cold a the bit. from in the Manti City Park at 5:30 p.m. 19. Saturday, December The nomination received from a The caroling party is a completely All but six Manti businesses resident contained this tribute: Sterling and cash oriented, in community prizes providing participated Santa to assist hand on has served as a annual effort the also leader, Shirley Legionnaires organized by for the event. his visitors expressed pleasant to foster showing each individual that he or she with of Commerce Manti Chamber more took home winners Saturdays was special. She had the love and goodwill and Christmas spirit. than three hundred, dollars in cash surprise at the large number of children All activities the in weve attendance. "We better and dollars respect of the boys and girls. just keep getting certificates and hundreds of better at these things, the longer we do Shirley has been a devoted wife and more in prizes donated by local had this year have had outstanding businesses. participation," a local merchant them," a Chamber sponsor observed. mother and a good neighbor in every observed. "Its gratifying to see the "Next year, well hopefully have even sense of the word. At Christmas I have more events to gather the community known her to make delicious pies for the LaRae Crisp was the lucky winner of a amount of community support we have widows and shut-in- s of our town. They together. S100 certificate, Darlene Blackham took here, and the enthusiasm. six home a certificate for $50; and the winners of $25 certificates were Lori Catmull, Tim Cox, Karen Corcoran, Jill i I Peterson, Mildred Johnson, and Jenny I Thompson. ' The drawing, held on the steps of the yf attendance Manti Library, drew a larger J j; than the week before, when several fV i v hundred dollars worth of merchandise and prizes were also given away. Cold, wet weather and intermittent rain did not appear to dampen enthusiasm for the event. A visit from St. Nicholas Nor did the weather discourage long lines of hopeful children waiting to speak with Santa Claus at the Legion Hall on Main Street. Most of the kids had earlier attended the free movie, "The Magic of Lassie," and had arrived at the drawing just prior to St. Nick's arrival. Of course, rain isn't much help when one travels with reindeer and sleigh, so Santa received a bit of help from the Manti Fire Department, which provided a fire truck for his visit. In place of elves, the Manti High pep band heralded his arrival with Christmas music. Lori Catmull, jenny Thompson, Darline Blackham, Santa was originally scheduled to Cheerful winners at the Manti City drawing held LaRae 19 Karen were: December but the Corcoran, library, Crisp, Jill Peterson, Mildred johnson, and Tim Cox. hand out goodies outside 40-ye- twice-monthl- y because were made to feel of her caring. The nomination letter commended Mrs. Peterson for her efforts to welcome into her home the new members of the community and those who were alone. "She seems to shower them with every attention. Shirley Peterson knows the meaning of compassion. As Christ said, When ye do it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Mrs. Peterson was born in Centerfield, Utah. She is married to Dale Peterson of Sterling and they have extra-speci- two daughters and one son. Traditionally the candles have been presented by the students with the highest grade-poin- t average in the graduating class of the Midle School. The candle presentation included musical selections rendered by the school orchestra, under the direction of Don Findlay, the school chorus under the direction of Barry Coleman, and the school band, also under Mr. Coleman's direction. (Continued on Page 7) Shirley Peterson receives Yule Candle from Kelli Sue Shand. Large crowd attends prize drawing Saturday 4-- i, H' r 'J h Z I Yule Candle is presented to Maurine Scott by Regina Hermansen. Commissioners consider Civil Defense budget The federal government is hoping for time, regarding a national disaster, County Commission Chairman Newt Donaldson observed regarding a budget appropriation of $500 for the office of Sanpete Countys emergency manager. Theiaffice is the equivalent of the former Civil Defense Director and is presently filled by Deputy Wallace Buchanan. At the December 14 budget meeting the commission was asked how an emergency manager could even attend the necessary coordination meetings in Salt Lake City on a budget of only $500 per year. It was pointed out that Salt Lake County and the State of Utah had worked out disaster contingency plans d for shunting occupants of the Wasatch Front into outlying rural counties in the event of an emergency. "The disbursement to surrounding counties from the Wasatch Front could leave us with 28,000 new residents to care for, overnight, the commissioners conceded. Commissioner Donaldson said that in March 1981, a state team will come to Sanpete to set up an emergency management system for Sanpete but the funding will have to be provided by the county, not the state. "We may have to open the budget for this department at the time this is the program developed, commissioner said, "depending on the findings or suggestions from the State." 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