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Show qmm v9 MKM.Hn-iynl- Messenger-Enterpris- BY heat fire hazard tall grass Rain TRICIA CALL ning, a flammable element that is not preventable. Wind can then carry flaming ashes to other areas and a fire starts. It only takes two weeks of dry conweather to create tinder-bo- x ditions, and as of June 26th, this is Sanpetes second week of rain free weather, with heat being added to the drying out equation. With tall grass growing right up Manti Citys Fire Chief John Jensen is concerned about environmental conditions surrounding Manti properties this summer. Because the city does not have the funds to mow down or bum off tall grass around properties this year, the Fire Chief is asking residents e to become aware and take action to protect their property. Any growth over five inches tall can be a fire risk. The abundant rainfall experienced during May and June contributed to incredible growth in grasses, some already reaching over five feet high. Now, as the season dries out, this grass will become a fire hazard just waiting for an excuse to start, whether from a discarded cigarette butt, a hot catalytic converter on any automobile, fireworks during upcoming national and state celebrations, or light fire-saf- against homes, sheds, crop acreage and machinery, property losses could be devastating. Last year, after a very wet spring season, drought conditions plagued large portions of northern Utah, with the States annual firefighting budget being used up before the fire season started. Fires in Box Elder, Tooele, and Utah g Counties created nights of with red smoke an eerie cast to the night sky. Homes were threatened in all three counties, breath-chokin- livestock lost and crops wiped out. all due to high grass growth that was not contained in a timely manner, conditions similar to those protect hisher own property Bruce Jennings The coming disappearance of the empty Manti Theater in a mass of rubble will end an era marked by the citys devotion to drama. That devotion to drama became evident soon after the pioneers arrived at Temple Hill in 1849. Their surroundings may have been primitive - dugouts, log cabins, and then adobe and stone houses, but they were nevertheless sophisticated people in several re- re- one to take responsibility for his her own property and homes, and then if possible help out neighbors, County. To protect their interests, family and friends, especially watching out for those who lack property owners should make certhe equipment, physical health, tain that all their buildings, mato take care of it themselves. etc. livestock and areas are chinery If the people in this commuclear of flammable hazardous materials and trash, including nity responds to this danger as a grass and weeds over five inches community, there should not be a tall. A clean swath of at least eight problem this summer with fires, Jensen said. n debris befeet with the Manti City has a NO BURN raked from cleared or ing away in effect because of air ordinance property is necessary to insure safe conditions. quality regulations imposed by state and federal governments. So Areas of Manti that have received IHCs "Best of the conditions in the center of weeds and grass cannot be burned Sanpete Valley Hospital recently services. environmental Sanpete is one of the block must be taken care of by as has been done in years past. Best" Award for as "The Best of the Best" the property owners to insulate There are people who are available only six IHC Hospitals recognized to IHC Hospitals that have met themselves from liability should for hire in Manti to cut down tall This award is given annually other things, cleanliness a fire break out for any reason. In grass and w eeds. Names of these IHCs high standards for, among the case of a resident wanting to people can be obtained from the and productivity. The award was presented to the hospital by Calvin Allen city offices. and Mike Rawson from corporate headquarters. It was cut-dow- tail-gra- ss (Another example of the rather somewhat sophisticated move on. The town deserved something better a larger, bet- - tastes of these pioneer people was ter equipped stage, better seating, the silk industry. The few surviva brilliantly lighted marquee - as relics are trees of in the larger cities. ing mulberry that.) They built the Manti Theater, The town in time outgrew the with brick from the local brickOld Hall, as it was called. In 1896 yard, but velvet curtains from back N. H. Felt remodeled a stone bam, east. It opened in 1909 to a burst equipped it with a dance floor and of fanfare. a stage and gave it a somewhat It was Shakespeare again, but last name: Greers also home dramatics like Jack o sophisticated Pavilion. Diamonds and Golden Giant Dance bands played there and Mine and the very popular Birth the local drama club put on plays. of a Nation. Likewise a traveling troupe out of The town thespians did origiSalt Lake City, performed along a nal minstrels, and Manti High route that included both Moroni School musicals, among them and Manti. Robin I lood. Some of the performers w ere In time the silent movies came t stock traveled that by companies along, and then the first talking the West. But home dramatics picture in town, Glorifying the continued to have its place. People American Girl, with Hoot were hungry for entertainment Gibson, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary drama had an important place Pickford. Kids lined up to plunk -- -- spects. By 867, they were putting on plays - among them several of Shakespeares better known tragedies, in the Council House, a stone building. The plays were produced by the Theater Guild, a group of local thespians who somehow found time to build props and hold rehearsals. If Shakespeare was popular, so also were melodramas like East Lynne and Uncle Toms Cabin. If they were entertain 1 -- multi-purpo- on social calendar. In 1908 a group of prominent citizens decided it was time to s, se received by employees (pictured above) Jossie Bown, Denise Boylan, Heidi Poulsen, Patricia Beemus and Warren Benincosa. (Not pictured: Donna Miner) down their dimes to munch popcorn, and see the Saturday afternoon serial. It was the heyday of the Manti Theater. But change was also in the air: clearer pictures. And competition - the radio and television. The late William McFarlane presided over the demise of the Manti Theater. He wasnt bitter; he bowed to the inevitable. For a time the building housed a restaurant, for a time it was the show place for a manufacturing firm. The land on which the theater stands is now more valuable than the building itself. It will come dow n in a cloud of dust and perhaps have some salvage use. As for the site itself; it will become a dark tract in what has been called the asphalt jungle. The Sanpete County Contests and Talent Show were held June 13th and 4th. MantiEphraim participants in1 Se-ni- Runners or Up: Tamber Mickelson, Manti Variety: 1st Jaylynn Olson, Ephraim Vocal: IstTambcrMickelson, Manti Talent Contest Intermediate: Variety: 1st Stacey Evans, Manti. 1 cluded: Talent Contest Jr: Overall Brittany Olson, Ephraim Piano: 1st Brittany Olson, Ephraim Lynn Scow receives BS Degree from Southern Utah University 1 4-- H 10-1- 2. 4-- II Lynn Scow, formerly of for a dentist in Cedar City and is of an independent beauty consultant Elementary Education in graduation exercises at Southern Utah University held with Mary Kayo Cosmetics. Attending the graduation ceremonies included parents Lloyd and Irene Scow of Ephraim, brother Loren Stein of West Valley, sister Julene and Richard Shelley and sons of St. George, inlaws Wayne and Alice Mortimer and family from Bluffdale. Ephraim, received his Bachelor Science Degree in June 3, 1995, in Cedar City. Lynn and his wife, Melisa, are currently residing in Parovvan. Lynn is continuing his managerial position at Matrix Marketing Inc. in Cedar City. Melisa is working 835-215- 1. mm ililll111 SCRATCH PADS ,j!!ii!ll:!!iij li !M iliii ill sIsBE ,e-o-- s Donna, w ith Bechi e T ravel in Mt. Pleasant, has moved her office to Ephraim, located in the TRAVEL INN MOTEL, 360 N. Main. She can be reached at or Give Donna a call, if you need airline tickets, tour or cruise packages. There are Disneyland and Disney World packages. Las vegas, Reno, or anywhere in the world Travel Packages; 2 for Cruise packages to Alaska or the Caribbean. Ask about the Beehive Tour to Hawaii in August. Call Donna at D.J. Travel in Ephraim. 63 1 & .m-sw-OT.- ! MJitf 9:00 p.m.: Dance-$3.0- 0 sponsored by Manti City .Tennis Courts. f'-- ') 1 He July 3rd 7:00 p.m.: !i Miss 4th of July Pageant Manti City Bldg. July 4th 7-- 10 10:00 10:30 10:45 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m 1:00 Noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m 2:00 p.m 2:45 p.m 3:30 p.m 1 aX- - Breakfast at the Park Patriotic Procjram Strong for America" Youth Fashion Show Booths Open - All Kinds of Foot Races - Ages Money in the Hay - Ages 1-- Food & Games 12 2-- 8 3 legged Races - Categories Swimming pool Opens (Free swimming!) Horseshoe Tournament Candy Scramble - Ages 2 Balloon Sling Toss - Teams Egg Toss - Categories for all ages Greased Pole - Age 12 and under- - teams of 4 - teams of 3 2-1- Age 13 and up 4:00 p.m. Watermelon Bust Free for Everyone! Tennis Tournament 9:00 p.m. Dance: - Women's Basketball Camp 9 Come visit our new location ! June 30th Individual 27-2- TRjAVeL m wOTt ,r Snow College Coaches July "travel" agency we mean A i 4-- II say , WE ConThere is a Regional test July 8. It is open to youth in grades 7 and 8. It will be held in the Sevier County Courthouse. Applications arc due in the SanOffice by July 12. pete County There vv ill be competition in Public Speaking, Demonstrations, and Illustrated Talks. Also for youth in grades 7 and is a statewide Adventure there 8, Camp. This will be held August It will be held at the Utah State University. The cost to each youth will be $45. For more information call Sanpete County Office at VJlien we -- he Senior Contests and Talent Show held June 13-1- 4 We've Moved! wider screens, better sound, 4-- H 4-- 1 Hospital is Best of the Best which now threaten Sanpete ment, often on a high level, they for causes were also like the missionary fund. fund-raiser- Page 4 gardless of neighbors maintenance, the Fire Chief asks every- Manti Theater's demise marks end of era By Tlmrsday, Jnne 29, 1995 e, Ea 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by Manti High Cheerleaders DJ: Q99 Cost: $3.00 Cost: $40 Registration forms available by calling ext. 1371. Carol Jacobsen at 283-40- 21 A t |
