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Show PJah Press Association 6? E. 300 So, slc, ur pifiu TV Listing Inside Volume Ninety Moroni receives $211,000 from Utah resources By Ida O. Donaldson MORONI Moroni's water system will be upgraded with the approval last week of a $211,000 loan from the Utah State Water Resources Board. The city council, accompanied by Commissioner Newton County Donaldson and State Rep. Ray Nielsen, went to St. George Feb. 25 where they met with the board. The loan, which is for 18 years, interest free, is contingent upon the Citys getting additional funding from other sources. Appearing before the Board were Mayor Mack Morley and Council members Perry Jensen, David Crosland, Ida Donaldson, and Danny Dyches, and Steven Anderson of John Call Engineering, Inc. Moroni City Corporation water supply system has been rated "Not Approved" by the Division of Environmental Health of the State of Utah since April 17, 1981 due to the presence of intermittently high levels of coliform bacteria in samples taken from the water system. Water quality tests conducted on Moroni City wells have been satisfactory. There have been intermittent unsatisfactory tests from samples taken from the Moroni Feed in the southeast part of town, putting this well under suspicion as a source of contamination to the City water supply. However, because the tests are irregular, the sampling proceedure may also be suspect. The Utah Department of Health is continuing analysis of the well and should be able to make a final determination as to its bacteriological quality. If the well proves satisfactory, the next step is to have the State disinfect the system. This service is provided for the price of chemicals. Disinfection will destroy all existing bacteria within the Well No. 1 distribution network. It is possible because of the low pressure in the system, that bacteria colonies are residing within the pipes. Consequently, it is important that the City increase the pressure to avoid the possibility of the system being recontaminated. Three options If the well proves unsatisfactory, Moroni will have three options. The first is to isolate the Turkey Plant system and the Moroni City System. Such isolation may require Moroni Feed Co. to provide its own source of storage. Isolation also may be more expensive to the City as it would require City wells to run more frequently. There is no way to determine if the City provides more water to the turkey plant than it receives. The second option is to chlorinate either the water from the bad well or the entire City system. This option, too, could prove expensive to both Moroni Feed and the City. A third option is to shut the well down and change the location of the water the water supply are signs of disease causing agents Raising the storage reservoir elevation about IDO feet will increase the water pressure throughout town An emergency situation, such as a lire, could result in extreme damage in most areas of town because of the low pressure in the system and the distance lielwecn fire hydrants Water use increases right. The importance of resolving the water quality problem cannot be overemphasized. Organisms being found in During the past five years Moroni has experienced a gradual in crease in water consumption, along w ith a similar increase in population. In 1981 Moroni users consumed nearly eighty five million gallons, an increase of 15 xrcent over the 1975 figure and 24 IK'i cent increase over the 1977 drought year level. City 911? not here says Ma Bell The cost of the water improvement is estimated at $660,000 with an additional $151,400 00 if chlorination is required Several ways of obtaining the money needed are being considered: MT. PLEASANT Recipients of the bright orange 911 cards in phone bills in Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim should ignore the cards, according to Steve Linton, assistant staff manager for Mountain Bell. Linton said the cards should be destroyed, since there is no 911 emergency calling service in those cities. He said if the cards are completely destroyed there should be no confusion in the event of an emergency. A malfunctioning computer Manti wins Region 10 tournament EPHRAIM Manti defeated Millard Saturday to take the Region 10 tournament championship trophy while Coach Wilbur Braithwaite was given the Coachs Award for outstanding sportsmanship and leadership by the Utah Officials Assn. Three Manti players-- - Bill Floyd, who also was chosen most valuable; Andy Russell and Todd Jorgensen- - were team. named to the Second-placMillard and third place Hurricane also earned trips to the state tournament which begins today (Thursday) at Brigham Young Universitys Marriott Center. Richfield, which finished fifth in the consolation bracket, earned the fourth berth in the state tournament Monday South night by defeating fourth-plac- e Sevier. 9 e Richfield meets Emery in the opening game today at 3:20 p.m., followed by Wasatch and Millard at Manti plays San Juan at 6:30 p.m., and Lehi, last year's champion and the favorite, meets Hurricane at 8:10 p.m. financial assistance Farmers Home Ad Increasing the monthly service charge and selling revenue Imnds. Raising the mill levy enough to pay the cost, and then selling general obligation bonds. Present financial condition of the City is: Outstanding general obligation Debts: None. Unused general obligation capacity: $1,031,727. Outstanding revenue bonds: $3),oon. Revenue bond limit: No limit. National Guard Armory at Mt. Pleasant will hold dedication ceremonies starting at noon Saturday, March 6. Sgt. Chesley Christensen of the Company I) 1457th Engineers said the public is invited for an afternoon of exhibits, demonstrations and viewing of the building. The dedication, which will The new see state and local officials taking part, will also feature the appearance of a Cobra helicopter gun ship w hich will fly over Mt. Pleasant from noon to p.m. and be at the Armory between I and 2 p.m. A bank concert and military ball will conclude the day's events. 1 Band concert, ball Colorful festivities to mark dedication Saturday, March be a red letter day for Sanpete when the new National Guard Armory at Mt. Pleasant will be dedicated. The days activities will include an open house starting at noon, program at 2 p.m., band concert by the 23rd Army band at 3 p.m., and a military ball from 9 p.m. to midnight. "This is a chance for every member of the community to see what the Guard does and to take Dart in the dedication of a building which belongs to all. Families are invited to come together and enjoy the afternoons activities, 1st Sgt. Chesley Christensen of Company D, 1457 Engineer Ballalion said. During the open house, the public is invited to view displays and demonstrations illustrating Engineer duties and to enjoy refreshments. Included in the displays will be weapons, mine detectors, rigging, Claymore mines, anti-tandemolition weapons, equipment, rifles, and other hand weapons, and equipment displays. Sgt. Christensen said a special MT. PLEASANT 6 will k National Guard mobile air rifle range is being brought in so those in attendance, both young and old, can test their skill with a pellet gun. Also tentatively arranged for is a helicopter- - gunship from the Attack Helicopter Troop of the 163rd Armored Cavalry, of Salt Lake City. The dedicatory program at 2 p.m. includes music by the 23rd Army Band of Salt Lake City; posting of the colors under the direction of Sgt. Joseph C. Breinholt; and invocation and benediction by Mt. Pleasant LDS Stake President Robert Jorgensen, and James Thornton; The welcome will be given by Capt. Clark J. Christensen, Commander of Company D, who will also introduce the guest speakers, either Governor Scott Matheson or someone from his office, and Gen Van Hixon, Adjutant for the state of Utah, A plaque will be presented for the building by Major Barry J. Cantor, Federal Facilities Officer. At 3 p.m. in the assembly hall the 23rd Army Band will present a band concert. Members of the band in smaller groups will provide music for the military ball that evening starting at 9 p.m. Sgt. Christensen said the hand is one of the best military bands in the state. The group has performed in Sanpete before and provided music several years ago in concert with Glade Peterson at an outdoor concert at the Fairview Museum, when a large crowd stood in a pouring rain to enjoy the music. The new Armory is located on of land south of Mt. Pleasant just off Highway 89. The main, building encompasses 17,571 square feet with a vehicle storage building of 5,396 square feel. An additional 1,000 square foot 5'l-acre-s storage building will be erected later this spring. There is 2,320 square feet of civilian parking with 1,625 square feet of space for military vehicles inside the fence. Sgt. Christensen said there will be plenty of parking for those wishing to attend. The access road and extra parking areas not under black top will be graded before that day, he said. The State took conditional acceptance of the new facility on Nov. 22, 1981 and Compandy D, 1457 Engineers held its first training assembly in the new building on Dec. 6 and 7 last year. Architect for the new structure is L. Keith Sorensen of Sharpe, Pinegar and Sorensen of Salt Lake City. t Snow contains more George E. Collanl, Sr. water than average taken March indicate above average water content on all courses, according to figures released by the Soil Conservation Service. Most snow- - 72 inches- - was measured at Ml. Baldy Ranger Station in 12 Mile Canyon. The snow contained 25.8 inches of water, 138 percent of the average. In comparison, the course had only 8.7 inches of ,ater last year, and has averaged 18.6 inches of water on March MANTI Snow measurements 1 1. inche- s- was The least snow-3- 1 measured at the Beaver Dams, also in 12 Mile Canyon. That snow course contained 11 inches of water, which is 115 percent of the average. Last year's water content was 4 inches, with the average 9.6 inches. Gunnison Reservoir currently conand is presently tains 16,000 acre-feet- , spilling water. Runoff will not be stored until the heavy ice cover has gone from the reservoir, according to local officials. No readings were made at Thistle Flat or Middle Fork in Manti Canyon. measured, about half the average of 18.6 inches. There were 40 inches of snow containing 14.1 inches of water at GBRC headquarters, and 43 inches of snow containing 15 7 inches of water at Seely Creek Ranger Station. The two measurements are 108 and 117 percent of the average, respectively. In Fairview Canyon, there were 60 inches of snow at Mammoth Ranger Station containing 23.3 inches of water, 134 percent of the average of 17.4 inches of water. 133 There percent at Horseshoe were 64 inches of snow containing 26 inches of water measured at , lluntington-Horseshoewhich is 133 percent of the average. Last year the snow contained only 8.8 inches of water. Average is 19.5 inches. In Wales Canyon, the Ree's Flat snow course had 43 inches of snow containing 15 inches of water, which is 146 percent of the average figure of 10.3 inches. Last year the snow contained 6 5 inches of water. In Salina Canyon, Farnsworth Lake showed 57 inches of snow with 18 inches of water, which is 120 percent of 1 The Manti Templars captured the region 10 championship in Ephraim Saturday night at the Snow College Activity Center. The Templars successfully beat all 3 opponents starting with South Sevier, Thursday night, Richfield, the Region leader at the start of tourney action, on Friday ( a ministration and the Utah Community Impact Fund. is blamed for inadvertantly stuffing the card into current bills for Richfield, Salina, Panguitch, Hatch and the two Sanpete cities. Linton advised persons to look up emergency numbers in their respective areas for police, fire, sheriff, hospital, and Highway Patrol departments and place them near their phones. 4:10. p.m. Obtaining grant from night and Millard on Saturday night. The Templars were region 8 champs last year and finished seconds at state they will play San Juan tonight, 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Center in Provo, in the first stage of State action. A Ephraim averages 131 percent In Ephraim Canyon, 68 inches of snow containing 24.3 inches of water measured at Great Basin Research Center Meadows, which is 131 percent of the average 18.6 inches of water. Last year 9.4 inches of water were the average. Gooseberry Ranger Station had 33 inches of snow containing 11.5 inches of water, 114 percent of the average, and Pickle Keg Springs had 47 inches of snow containing 16.7 inches of water, 127 percent of the average. George Collard died Sunday FAIRVIEW Funeral services were held yesterday for George Earl Collard. Sr.. 89, prominent local rancher, government official and LDS church member who died Sunday, Feb. 28 at the home of a daughter in Salt Lake City Mr Collard and his wife Rosella have made their home in Fairview for the ast several years and were residents Provo for 42 years where he had served as mayor. He attended school in Ftn Green and at Snow College, Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and taught school in Ftn. Green. He was a well known sheep rancher for over 50 years. Mr. Collard also served three terns in the Utah State Legislature. He served in the Northern States LDS Mission and later a second mission with his wife at the Bureau of Information. Hill Cumorah, Palmyra, NY. Mr. Collard had served as bishop of the Manavu and First LDS Wards in Provo and as a Stake High Councilman and in numerous other church of positions. He is survived by his wife of Fairview and six children. |