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Show m rui Home of: fWmr Back to school photo essay. see page 5 50 CENTS NUMBER 6 MANTI, UTAH AUGUST 26, 1999 Students and teachers get down to business Sports complex will honor name of MHS coach Students waiting at bus stops, kids riding bikes with back packs on their shoulders, teachers (and students) changing from summer clothing to dress more appropriate, busy lunch rooms, ringing of bells, students greeting each other and renew ing acquaintances, parents breathing a sigh of relief, all add up tojust one thing - opening day of school. By Max at Manti High School. Wilbur Braithwaite. Recent action by the South Sanpete School Board named the new sports complex at Manti High School the "Wilbur Braithwaite Sports Complex", a fining honor to an outstanding coach. Coach Braithwaite not only coached basketball and tennis at Manti High School for many years, but was an inspiration to all the athletes and eN ery one else who knew him. His teams made enN iable m sear. At Ephraim Middle School this ear's enrollment was 407. while 412 enrolled last ear. At Manti High School this Near's enrollment, so far, is 602. Each principal pointed out, however, that those figures were subject to change as more students may enroll, and some who are enrolled mat not qualify. Faculties are n irtually locked in nv ith no changes in sight. The teachers at the Narious schools follow: Ephraim Elementary School: The finishing connections have been made to the idHS football field lights just in time for the season details. See opener against RichfieldFriday night. The football field is just one of many related stories in this weeks newspaper for more information. back-to-scho- ol Templar football stadium now ready to shine When the Manti Templars meet the Richfield Wildcats Friday night, it will be done in sfy le. For the first time in history , Manti will play a home game under lights. For many years, Manti played its home games on the SnoNv College Badger Stadium, Recently a modem facility has been constructed at the high school, but until this week, they had no lights to enable them to play night games. That's now' all changed. Through the generosity of many Tim Miller, Principal BarthoIomeNN, Call One more accolade has been added the to accomplishments of former Coach Schools in South Sanpete School District began classwork this week. Enrollment of students in most Manti-Ephraischools were not significantly different front last ear, although Ephraim Elementary School posted an enrollment of 381 as compared with 359 last year. Enrollment at Manti Elementary School was listed as 401 for this year, and 397 last Arlene TTWurnur Inside... 94,100 VOLUME 114 w Kindergarten Bruce BartholomeNv, 4th Grade Sharron Bird, Teacher Wendy Faumul, Teacher Darlene Bogh, 3rd Grade Melodie Bolli, 2nd Grade Clarene Brenchley, 5th Grade Natalie Clark, 1st Grade (See wBack to school on page 2) businesses, companies, corporations, the of Manti, and lndi iduals. Friday night's game w ill be the first home game eNer under lights. Manti City Power Department personnel haNe contributed many hours in installing the four power poles, along nv ith the indiv idual lights on each pole. Ashton Clint donated the poles and Coca Cola contributed the lights, at a great saN ing for the school. McDonald's pro-- n ided the press box. The entire area is beautifullv land City scaped with grass, and augmented nv ith trees, courtesy of the Manti Beautification Committee. The score board and other contributions were made by Coca Cola. This is one of the most modem and beautiful facilities in the state." said Principal Jim Petersen. "We're Nery proud of it, he added. Friday night's game with Richfield will begin at 7 p.m. It will be the opening game for the Manti Templars for this season. records, winning many singular championships and honors. But the greatest accomplishment in his career was his reputation as a "builder of men." He never let his players lose sight of the part that athletics should play in high school of building character in young men and women, as well as physical accomplishments. Good sportsmanship was his byword, and he set the example and insisted on his players doing the same. He not only knew the names of all of his own players, but also knew, and encouraged all the players on his opposing teams. Coach Braithwaite has been recognized not just in the region in which his teams participated, but has received many honors stateNN ide. as well as being installed in the National Sports Hall of Fame. He has contributed (and is still con- tributing). without compensation, many hours in training y oung tennis play ers the finer points of the game. The naming of the complex in his honor is another fitting recognition of the dedicated and competent service he has rendered to the youth of Sanpete County . County Fair wrap-u- p Eventful week termed success The 1999 Sanpete County Fair will go down in history as one of the very best, according to many of the large crowds who attended the various events. County Chairmen Brad and Lori Bown said, We wanted to make the firs something special for ev ery one, y oung and old Saturdays Parade. Although it rained Winning st place, and the grand prize very hard for a time, most of the crowd of $700, was Pat Coates, whose car was ing 1 stuck it out and watched the entire pro- the last one running. Second place was cession. garnered by Jeremy Larsen, w ho collected Much praise was heard for the per$500. Justin Boy Ian won 3rd place and formance of the Utah Valley Sky line Cho- $300. Wipe out w inner was Bobbie Gibb, rus, who held audiences spellbound with who also collected $300. Brad said. feel We alike, we accom- their barbershop harmony. Special awards were won by: Best plished that goal, thanks to the many who Again this year, as traditionally, the Looking, Wayne Munk, $100; Most unDemolition Derby was one of the most usual, Rowdy McNiell, $100; and a spehelped. ev some ents were Although hampered popular events. More than 60 entries kept cial award. Ryan Sorensen, $100. by rain, attenders were undaunted in re- the crowd on the edge of their seats for finalists were: Chris maining in attendance, particularly dur the entire time. Brad Coates, Miner, Mike Morrison, Keith Alder, McCray Christiansen, Greg j Jacobsen, Danny Ogden, Gideon Jarvis, and Robert Chesley . V . , JUi vuaMMtah Clegg Championship Rodeo put on an 1 I Hi XI outstanding show , w hich also w as termed highly successful." Concession stands and a carnival pro-- v ided food and entertainment for the kids as well as adults. Local talent performed during gaps in Non-winni- irui chase ends in apprehension of student High-spee- d High speed chases are not limited to the Wasatch Front. On Monday, one occurred betw een Manti and Ephraim when a distraught student let rage get the best of him. In the high school parking lot he damaged three cars, then jumped in another and took off at high speed. pursuit, and went ever and ever faster. One oncoming car was forced to take to the bar pit to avoid a head-o- n collision. Gottfredson called 91 1 and as they entered Ephraim, a police blockade had been set up by Ephraim Police. The suspect car turned off the highway, and afSchool District Administrator Paul ter still more pursuit, was cornered and Gottfredson tried to overtake him and halted by the police. the race w as on. Reports w ere that the young man was not alone in the car. and Investigating officers were not that as they headed for Ephraim, the av ailable at press time, so it is unknown driver noticed that Gottfredson was in what action was taken. e. I i X S Va! Sanpete County ranks 27th out of the 29 counties in Utah in per capita personal income. In 1997 the per capita personal income for Saltpeters was $12,834. This is an increase of 5.1 since 1996. In 1995, the figure was $12,278; in 1996 it climbed Ihe report pointed out that while per capita income for Utah for 1997 was $20,185, or 80 of the U.S. per capita income, the variation among Utah counties ranged from $34,953 per capita in Summit County, to a low of $1 1,090 in people enjoyed browsing through the to $12,576; and in 1997 it was $12,834, San Juan County. according to a report by the Dav id Eccles building enjoy ing v iew ing the exhibits. There are significant differences in the Results of liv estock contests and other School of Business, Bureau of T conomic contests will be forthcoming next week. and Business Research and the University (See Economic report of Utah. ob page 2) the programming, with appreciative audiences enjoy ing the performances. The Exhibit Building displayed many unusual exhibits, including exhibits, and many other specialty exhibits. Many 4-- H Cars were tipped and twisted at the annual Demolition Derby last week. Fairboard members are calling this years fair one of the best Sanpete, Utah come up short in economic repor |