OCR Text |
Show Fw Home of: Inside State Football r Playoff Bracket The Mormon Miracle - see page 4 Profiles of the Pageant Candidates 1 998 Attendance: -- see pages 6, 7 94,800 VOLUME 113 NUMBER 15 50 CENTS MANTI, UTAH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1998 General Election will be Tuesday, Nov. 3 Only two contests on the federal level will be on the ballot for next Tuesdays election. Democrat Scott Leckman is challengincumbent Robert F. Bennett, Repubing lican. for the seat Bennett now' occupies in the U.S. Senate. The Independent-America- n challenger is Gary Van I lorn. The other race on the national level pits incumbent Republican Chris Cannon sue on the ballot in Manti is the question: Shall the Manti City Zoning Ordinance, revised and adopted in 1998, remain in force? The pros and cons of this Proposition have been debated extensively and the issue is likely to bring out a larger number of voters than would otherwise vote in an off-- ) ear election. Also on the ballot will be the six State against challenger Independent-America- n Will Christensen and Libertarian Kitty K. Burton. Numerous other candidates on the state and local lev cl will also square off for the voters preference. is d Probably the most Propositions. Of these, Proposition 5, establishing Wildlife Initiative numbers has been highly controversial. The other five are mostly uncontested, having been recommended by large majorities in the State hotly-debate- Legislature. Polling places w ill be open at 7 a.m. Manti water tank empty but residents not alarmed By Karen II. Buchanan The tank which holds Manti City's water supply is empty! This could be an alarming statement in any community unless you knew that the water tank was emptied on purpose under the direction of the city water crew, so that its interior can be repaired and painted. City Works Director, Dale Nielson explained to the City Council at their meeting October 21, that, as the water comes down from the mountain, it now bypasses the tank and goes through the chlorination system and then directly into the culinary pipes of the city. Most people in the community have been aware of the change. The water they have been using seems no different from the clean, fresh water they are used to. Mr. Nielson reminded the council how fortunate the city is to hae an ample supply of water from mountain sources. The repair of the interior of the water tank is part of an ongoing program, approved by the voters, to upgrade the system. The repairs will be finished by Denot cen cember 19. In other city business. Mayor Barbara Wintch said that probably the most portant message the community could receive from this City Council meeting is the hope that they will respond to the council's admonition to vote on November 3rd. She stated that it is important for all citizens to exercise their right to elect who will make decisions which will meet their expectations in gov im- ernment. Mrs. Wintch was particularly concerned that the people are aware of the referendum regarding the Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance was approved by the City Council and she urged the community to ratify that action by voting for it. Representatives from the firm ?f Naylor Wentworth Architects, designers of the new City Building, will attend the council meeting on November 4th to preliminary' sketches and plans for the building. David Tibbs, representing the city sw imming pool committee, reported to the council that the first major fund raiser for the pool is underway. The Halloween Spook I fall opened Monday, the 26th, and will be open again October 29 and 30, in the Spooky Old City 1 lall. This is an all volunteer effort which includes the City Youth Council and all proceeds vv ill go to the Pool Fund. Collection boxes will be in all retail establishments in the city and other activities are planned to continue with the money raising efforts. A memorandum has been received from the County Building Inspector regarding the abatement of a derelict house at 450 South 100 East. The building will be condemned and demolition can proceed. Concern was expressed regarding old cars in the Industrial Park. The City Crew will be remov ing them as part of the city clean up effort this week. Because of the general time change the next City Council meeting w ill be held November 4, at 7 instead of 8 p.m. w The Manti Volleyball Team shows off their 1st Place region trophy. Members include: Takesha Cox, Kimberly Anderson, Sabrina Bolli, Telasia Beal, Amy Olsen, Brittin Peterson, Jamie Peterson, Annie Peterson, Traci E'dwards, Monica Candia, Nina Madsen and Head Coach Teresa Justice. Lady Templars volleyball team takes first place at Region meet Manti on Mantis court. Manti made v cry quick work of defeating them in a half hour of play in just two games, Every one on Mantis team saw action in the match. opponents. The Mantis Lady Templars traveled The title came after the Lady The Manti ligh School girls volleyball team took first place in Region 12 playoffs for the first time ever this past week, as lightning struck all three of their 1 second counselor. I 7; 15-- 5. Templars beat Gunnison at Manti, Juab to Grantsville Thursday, Oct. 22 to finat Grantsville, and Rowland Hall at ish Region 12 play. In the first round Manti went against the Juab Wasps. Grantsville in the Region playoffs. In the first game on Tues., Oct. 20, Lightning struck the Wasps, just like last Manti found Gunnison unprepared to week, as the Templars played some of 15-1- 1; 15-1- 1. The second game later that evening (See Region Champs on page 4) Subdivision Ordinance adopted By Shirley Bahlmann The Sanpete County Commission adopted into law the new County Subdivision Ordinance at its regular meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Ordinance has been the subject of considerable controversy since the commission initiated the action some months ago. Several public hearings have been held, at which time the pros and cons of the ordinance have been discussed. The commissioners have made some changes in the original ordinance, after hearing the input from citizens. Its impossible to pass such an ordinance that will be unanimously accepted, but I believe the ordinance vv ill be of benefit to the county residents and will be accepted by the majority of the people," one observer said. Another item of interest at the meeting resulted in the approval for Sanpete Search and Rescue to build a 40x50 building on the southeast corsquare-foner of the county y ard, located at approximately 600 South and 400 West in Manti. John Jensen, representing Search and Rescue, told the commissioners that they needed the building to store equipment. After clarifying that the land would still belong to the county, the commissioners gave their permission. ot Recently sustained as the new bishopric for the Manti 6th Ward are: Joe Liddell, first counselor; Robert Kelson, bishop; Randy Winters, 15-- the very best volleyball they have played all season. Strong play by Takesha Cox. Nina Madsen off the bench, setting by Telasia Beal and the serving of Kim Anderson was just too much for Juab. The Lady Templars won in two games Mr. Joe Blain updated the commissioners on the proposed new landfill site which is located in the White Hills area between Mayfield and Centerfield. He said a land analysis was done which showed no ground water and a high clay content. The application for a landfill permit has been sent to the State. Judge Ned Jensen reported that he needed to change the way his courtroom is run to a session. This would require the availability of a clerk for an extra six hours a week than had been budgeted. The commissioners told him to work it into his budget and it would be addressed when budgets were finalized. Boy d Bennett and a group of citizens from the Oaker Hills area complained to the commission about Big Hollow Road, which runs from Highway 89 near Indianola to Fountain Green, not being graded or properly maintained. They asked that the road be graveled, but the commissioners had only limited resources and had to prioritize their projects. They said they would ask Road Superintendent Steve Keller about grading the road. Mr. Bennett asked if the county would pay for road base if he hauled it with his private equipment. Commissioner Eddie Cox was assigned to follow through on the project. In answer to a question as to whether the USU Extension Service offices would move to Ephraim, the commissioners said the move would take place, but did not know of the time schedule. Move for USU Extension will save taxpayers money In a brief note at last weeks county commissioners meeting, the USU Extension Service moved one step closer but Snow College agreed to do so. Thus, the Snow College offer turned out to be a savings plan. to moving its facilities to Ephraim. Anderson says, We have a growto According County Agent Gary ing Continuing Ed program, the experioffer from Snow College ment station (turkey research program) the Anderson, to provide space for the agency at its has added a new person and extension. West College Campus, would save the We have gone from a plus taxpayers considerable money. The Ex- secretary to three and one-ha- lf positions, tension Service operations have been plus other parttime positions. These pohoused in the Sanpete County Courtsitions have come from grant funds, not but increased and staff services dollars. tax house, have necessitated them finding more The new offices, which will be loadequate accommodations. Neither cated in one of the West Campus buildManti City nor Sanpete County were in ings at Snow College, are not expected a position to furnish the needed space, to be ready until early in 1999. two-pers- |