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Show Nutcracker Set For Weekend f r Details Page 12 Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1 993 Attendance 151,000 volume 106 Nunnber23 50 a copy MANT1, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1993 Five Homes featured In Holiday Tour Tradition The Manti Homemakers Association is hosting their annual Christmas Homeshow - Something Old -Something New on Wednesday, December 15, beginning at 6 pjn. Five Manti homes are featured this year. Tickets can be purchased at the first homefor $2 per person. MHA is a organization and all proceeds from the Homeshow go to-ward in Manti. The tour will begin at the newly built home of Beverly and Bob Armstrong, 460 South 200WesL They moved into their home last July. Its Pictured is Ross Nordell, representing the 1996 Utah Centennial Committee, presenting the check for $1 ,000 to Elliott and Carol Braithwaite and Richard and Marilyn Crisp, members of the Christmas Lighting Committee. non-pro- fit ta Centennial Committee donates $1 ,000 to Manti Christmas Lighting Project The Manti Destiny Committee recently received funding from the 1996 Utah Centennial Committee, to the tune of $ 1 ,000 from Ross Nordell, Sanpete Committee Chairman. The Destiny Committee presented a plan to the Centennial Committee for the Christmas light program on their property at 4 th North and Main. The plan was accepted, and the5 1,000 was the result The money will be used to help for the costs of meeting correct pay for the project, and to codes power meet the other expenses, such as the painting of the murals and materials. The theme of the lighting program was chosen, "A New Star is Bom." The display is now completed, based on the biblical story of Christmas. Besides lights, the main mural depicts the wise men, the star, and the nativity scene. Other scenes depict pioneer struggles, with covered wagons, etc. Also lighted are the plaques with the names of early pioneers and modem pioneers who have influenced the area Also lighted is the original headstone of Isaac Morley, one of the main leaders of the pioneers who established the saints here in 1849. The murals and lights serve as a setting for families who choose to spend an hour in the winter enjoying family activites; singing, dancing. zens, leant: That it is a balanced budget, as required by law, but not necessarily a that, will stay in balance for twelve months. Example, the budget 1994 s 1993 budget That it will provide for no tax increase for county purposes, which doesnt mean that some taxing entities wont be getting increases. That Sanpete County unlike will Sevier and Millard counties continue putting money into the Central Utah Project, demonstrating the continued belief by some officers that Sanpete will eventually benefit from - - hand-surfac- mid-Janua- ry underway in early spring. The bridge and streets may be covered in separate contracts. The streets will have a oiled surface with adequate barrow pits when the project is completed. Much of the material used will be adonation by Cox Rocks Products, the general con tractor, for the states Main Street Project last summer, of thousands of tons of salvaged material. That material is stockpiled now, 20-fo- I ! and will be prepared for use at a cost of about $2.75 a ton. Its use should save the city around $200,000 according to the estimate of Bill Mickelson, city recorder. The north side of the city will be completed first in order to keep traffic interference minimal during the Mormon Miracle Pageant. In addition to passing a resolution authorizing the new $8 fee which will, overaperiod of 15 years, pay off the CIB three percent loan, the Council also authorized some other fee changes at last weeks meeting. A public meeting to discuss the street project is being planned by the council. DaleNielson.public works director, reported on a study he had made on hookup costs to city utilities, with those of neighboring cities, and recommended a new schedule. His mandate was adopted. The new Manti schedule: water $1,200; sewer, $1,200; power, $800. Ephraims schedule for comparison, watcr,$1000; sewer,$450; power, $1175. Ml Pleasants: water, $800; sewer, $600; power, $700. porch It has hardwood floors throughout, and six outside entry doors. The kitchen is especially fun with seven doorways, skylights and custom tole painting done by Beverly. The second heme featured this year is the Farmhouse style home of Sandi and Jan Jonson, located at 750 South support." the The city has made a large fireplace for families to gather and enjoy 750 West They have lived in home for one year. It two-stor-y features grey brick and siding accentuated with attractive white trim and shutters. The setting is very rural with a closing song. Manti City has foregone their i view and even a bam out traditional Christmas celebration in t a wonderful back. ' favor of support for this project, and The third place to visit is the urges all citizens to participate. , That the budget will provide for a drawdown in die reserve fund because of the That it 1993 revenue shortfall will be a conservative budget, in keeping with the public mood about spending. During the public hearing, die Commission will also make some adjustments in 1993 accounts, partly because several departments have exceeded their allocations. $8 fee will be added fo New Year's utility bills The New Years greetings that Manti residents receive from the city -- their utility hills will contain a spean $8 fee that will go cial item toward the payoffof an $873, 000 Community Impact Board Loan. The loan, authorized in a special bond election, is the cost of the street improvement project that will be completed next summer. The city spent around 5106,000 of the loan money on the first phase of the project: Main Street sidewalks, curbs and gutters, drainage installations and lighting improvements. The city expects to call forbidsfor the second phase: around 16 miles of streets and two bridges over the flood control channel by and have construction in back. and wearegratefulforevayones the CUP. We made a careful stiidy of our actual hookup costs, Mr. Nielson said, and based our recommendation on those costs. Were using high quality materials in our hookups. Other items County Sheriff Wallace Buclianan reported to the Council on law enforcement activities in Manti. He said that increased patrolling had resulted in a significant increase in the number of citations issued. He noted we were not free from some gang mentality as evidenced by recent incidents in Ephraim. He also emphasized that extreme diligence will be taken by officers to apprehend vandals, especially as regards theft or vandalism to Christmas lights or other decorations. Sheriff Buchanan told the city he intended to ask for a 10 increase in their contract with the city to offset salary increases, insurance, and additional benefits. In the area of salary raises for employees, the council decided to take no action at this time. They argued rather, to leave that decision to the incoming counciL (Continued on Page 12) Beveriy and Bob Armstrong, 465 S. 2nd W. and also features a giant redwood deck campfires, songs, stories, etc. Families can still sign up to participate, call 83544 1 1 for more information. Elliott Braithwaite noted, "This has been a complete community effort by businesses, Manti City, and citi- Commissioners to unveil proposed 1 994 budget The Sanpete County Commission will unveil its 1994 budget at a public hearing at the courthouse Friday morning at 11 a.m. Although that budget is not set in concrete, no changes are likely to occur before its formal adoption. Friday afternoon at 1 pm. Some information those attending the public hearing will probably front showpiece isawrap-aroun-d 1 home of Sarah Tuttle and Carolyn and Archie Brugger, located at 177 North 200 West It was built in 1872 and has been in the Tuttle family since 1929. The home wai constructed of yellow (Continued on Page 12) Manti High School names Top Templars for 1st quarter Steven Erickson Shannon Madsen Steven Erickscn is a Senior at MHS. He is the son of Bruce and Beth Ann Ericksen, of Manti. He was bom in Selma, Alabama. He has been very involved in school activities during his high school years. He enjoys sports and has played football for three years. He also tried his hand at basketball, tennis, and track. He has been involved in music for several years. He plays saxophone in the band. He has had the opportunity to marching in the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, AZ. While there his 400 member band competed in a National Marching competition and took 4th place. This band also competed in district, regional and state competitions for high schools. The high school placed 10th in the state of Texas. Steve was proud to be part of the band competition in Moab last year where the school received a superior rating for their performance. He enjoys playing in the pep band and encouraging the school spirit during the basketball season. He attended the Honors Band at Snow College last spring. He was one of the students Chosen to attend the 1993 All State Choir in Salt Lake City this fall. He had a great time participating in the musical Flower Drum Song this year. During all these activities he has been able to maintain a 3.8 GPA. Steve has also been very active in his church and community activities. He has served as first assistant to the Bishop in his ward and recently earned his Duty to God Award. He has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and has the Order of the Arrow and has earned his Brotherhood. Steve really lovedhis scouting and worked at scout camp for one summer teaching wilderness survival and camp craft skills. He has been involved in helping .with the Junior Jazz and other youth sport events as a referee. Steve has really enjoyed Manti High School and the many opportunities and experiences provided for the students here. The teachers and friends are great and he says it has been his best school years. Shannon Madsen, daughter of Douglas R. and Andrea C. Madsen, has been honored to be named a Top Templar for the first quarter of the 1993-9- 4 school year. She was bom in Bountiful, Utah October 28, 1976. She has lived in Biloxie, MS, Panama City, FL, Goldsboro, NC, Woods Cross, UT, Sacramento, CA, Portland, OR, and Ephraim. Shannon has an outstanding academic record. Her cumulative GPA is 3.9 including a 4.0 for last quarter. This included an English and History Class from Snow College. In the spring of 1993 she was seated in the National Honor Society. Shannon has been very active in high school activities since her freshman year. She has played on the high school volleyball team for four years (includes the 3rd place finish in state this year) and was named to the Academic team. She has played basketball for Manti for 3 years; softball for two (including their 2A State Championship team in 992 and second place in 1991); and participated on the track team for the first time last year. In region track she took sec- -. ond in broad jump and high jump; third in girls medley team, and qualified for state in 4 events (2 events that she was not able to practice because MHS has no high jump or broad jump pit). Shetooka6(h place in the state broad jump. In extra curricular activities Shannon has worked on the yearbook staff for one year, the school newspaper for two years, and is a member of the Manti Outdoors Organization (MOO). She has always been active in her church responsibilities having served as Beehive and MIA Maid president, and is now in her Laurel class presidency. Shannons hobbies include almost all sports. She loves all animals and enjoys her dogs, as well as the familys horses, chickens, lambs, cockaticl, and goldfish. She also likes to read books and listen to music. Aside from a few flaws in her driving record and being voted most shy of the senior class. Shannon has shown to be an exemplar Templar. Her parents are very proud of her and are extremely glad to have her in their family. all-sta- te 5-- A Shannon Madsen |