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Show Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1 993 Dates: July 8,9, 10, 50 VOLUME 107 NUMBER 45 13-1- 7 Manti LDS Temple MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1993 a copy Templar tennis team takes top trophy A strong team effort enabled the Manti High School boys tennis netters, coached by veteran championship coach Wilbur Braithwaite, to come up with 23 State Champipoints at the onship - enough to capture the gold first place trophy. In the process, a sweep was made of the three singles divisions and both doubles teams placed second. Scott Dyreng lost his first set of the year in the finals, by made a great comeback to win. In the first two roundshe defeated Sean Ellefsen, North Sanpete, Using his usual powerful net attack, he beat Spencer Sequist, After leadGrantsville, 64, Jesse Davis Park Citys ing the tempo changed as the senior Miner player dug in and made sharp service returns to The MHS sophotake the set more changed tactics and stayed back on his serve on the slow BYU court services. Despite having to play the last two games with a different racket, he steadied up and won a 6 tie breaker third set. Meanwhile team mate Kris Jorgensen alsd made a stunning comeback. After an opening win over Spencer Cox of North Sanpete in the second singles the tall junior division, found himself down in the decisive third set Some 2-- A -- 6-- 1, 6-- 0. 7-- 5. 6-- 3, 5-- 3, 7-- 5. 7-- 6-- 2, 6-- 3, 5-- 2, 40-lo- ve how he found anew energy level, strokestablished an ing rhythm and completely took over the match. Reeling off five straight games with superior all5 court play, he earned a 64, considto be has that victory ered an exceptional comeback. The momentum carried into a solid championship round win from Peter Chatwin of Grantsville, Chad Cox, also a junior, easily defeated Arlan Bennett of Delta in the third singles, Jonathan Wade, a smooth stroking Park City representative, proved to be a stubborn opponent Cox won a 6 tie breaker and advanced to the finals with a 3 match. strong error-fre- e 3-- 6, 7-- 5, 7-- 6-- 3. 6-- 0, 6-- 1. 7-- 7-- 6-- 6, On two previous occasions, Cox had lost to Jason Dale of Grantsville. This tame he played excellent tennis to establish a first set lead. It all came down to the third set, however, as Grantsville won a 6 second set tie breaker. Returning to the form of the opening set, the lefthander fored used a top spin, slice hackhand and a crisp hand, volleys and overheads to take the third set In the first doubles, James Armstrong, a junior, and Dustin Barton, sophomore, played well in besting Justin Shearer and 7-- two-hande- 6-- 3. Ryan Wheeler, San Juan, They topped a good Richfield duo of Travis Black and D.J. 64. Although Dickinson, both players showed vast improvement over the past two 6-- 1, 6-- 3. If- r,, weeks, Grantsvilles fine all around athlete DanoDidericksen $ botany. All these grants are match- ing grants, Lindsey reported, Accordingto Lindsey, the city can apply for a Community Forestry Grant up to $3,000. This grant will aid in the planting of new trees and for the sprinklers to get them going. The second grant available is the SBA Tree Planting Grant, which is available for up to $5,000. The Grant, up to $500, is given on a first come, first served basis. Leaf-it-to-- According to Lindsey, these grants are for the planting and however, the matching does not have to be money. He said that up to 40 of the matching can be voluntary work, labor or efforts. To apply for these grants an applicatdonforeachmust be filled out and sent in along with a map ofthe area which is to be beautified, and proof of the existing conditions the city wishes to obtain, Lindsey said. He said the state wants to help areas which in-ki- Erika Frischknecht named 'Most Promising Violin Student' Erika Frischknecht, Manti, recentlyreceivedtheShannaRae Durfey award for theMostProm-isin- g Violin Student of the 1993 Southern Utah Performing Arts Festival in St George. Erika received a beautiful engraved plaque, certificate and a $50 cash scholarship to further her studies in music. She is a member of the Manti High School orchestra, under the direction of Roseann Higham, and is a private student of Sonia Aycock. This award is given to honor ShannaRae Durfey, a St George violinist who passed away Dec. 2, 1988. Because of her talent, love of the violin, and service to others, this award is given each year in her memory. Manti Ladies Literary Club Notes The Manti Ladies Literary Club will meet onThursd ay ,May 13. Motherss Day Theme is Things my mother taught me". The committee is Ruth Kjar, Ivie Erika Frischknecht Bagnall, Audrie Christiansen. See everyone there at 4 p.m. Luncheon by the social committee. ; , , Cr- - f?. ' a ' y r, 1 4 Je ' 6-- rj 7-- 6. 3f Dustin Nell and Martin academic Soekus (an tennis awardee) easily won from Richfields Brad Hansen and T. J. 64. They showed Moss, in downing Carl serves strong Gutke and Jared Palmer, San In a three-se- t fiJuan, 64, nal, the senior combo gave Grantsville a battle the first two sets, but the Cowboys came up all-sta- te h1"- - Mi -J :,.f v ... 6-- 0, 6-- 3, 4-- 6, V V 1 V i ? 1 I L I i 1 i. 6-- 0. City will seek 3 have not been helped before and that the State Forestry Council will help advise the city on its applications. The Park City conference Office of Recovery Service, and the land upon which it stands may be on the verge ofbei ng sold. Don Cofer told the Committee that earnest money has been put down on the property and that the Office of Recovery Services is considering the offer. Cofer said that ifthe offer were to be turned down, further action would be taken through the Attorney Generals Office to have the edifice removed. David Wade of Job Service is presently taking applications for the JTPA summer youth jobs program. Any youth who may qualify is urged to contact Mr. Wade as soon as possible. Also any people who could, use the help of the youth to fix up and cleanup their property are urged to contact Don Cofer for information. at the meeting, Grant Peterson was welcomed as a new member. He suggested that a food booth at the Fourth of July Celebration could be effective as a fund, raiser to help provide money for the matching grants. The next meetingof the Manti City Beautification Committee will be held at the City Building on June 3 at 7 p.m. Any new resident of Manti, or anyone in- terested in helping with ideas, is welcome to attend. 4 f vs mm mm wss - V X - ' 0,1 ' V '' All-state- r); High School Activities Association, made the team and individual awards before a large thusiastic group of fans and players at the conclusion ofthe meet presentersalsotold the attenders that because of the Utah Heritage Tree Law, large trees or trees of historical value can be put on the Historical Register, placing them under protection from topping or being cut down. Tree topping was condemned by the conference presenters, according to Lindsey. In other matters the Committee learned that the house on Fourth South, owned by the Utah jf Manti High School tennis team on the State 2A champion squad: front row; Martin Svekus (an Academic Scott Dyreng (holding BYU Invitational Doubles Plaque); Chad Cox (with State 2A trophy); Dustin Barton (Region 9 Trophy); James Armstrong (BYU Singles not Kris Championship Plaque), and, pictured, Jorgensen. Second row: Nathan Cox, Justin Luster, John Rasmussen, Bruce Barton, Eric Peterson, Ben Madsen, 3rd row; Coach Wilbur Braithwaite, Jeff Olsen, Ben Cook, Chris Nilsson, Richard Anderson, Ben Fore. Unavailable for picture: Preston Frischknecht, Robbie Johnson, Steven Ericksen, Corwin Willmore. Veteran Snow College tennis coach Bart Nelson acted as tournament director. Randy Houk, representing the Utah Also ' ' Vi 'V f k X . S&S i. strong to win Twelve schools were represented in the meet Point totals were: Manti 23, Grantsville 17, Park City 7, Gunnison 2, Richfield, San Juan and Delta 1 each. O f t 4' A 6-- 2. Beautification Committee will seek Community Forestry Grants growing of trees on easements, city streets, parks and public lands. Another grant available, he said, is the Outdoor Classroom Grant for up to $1,000 for trees to be planted at schools for grades fromkindergarten to sixth grade to enable students to study 3 (quarterback on the football team) and Cam Jefferies won 1 and then took a close tie breaker . loan from Cl B Manti City will make application with the Community 3 pact Board for a long-terinterest loan in the $1 million range to cover both phases of the street improvement project. The City Council authorized Vern Fisher ofSunriseEngineer-ing- , the firm doing the engineering for the project, to proceed with the preparation and submission of the application. Manti State Centennial plans. The Council agreed to waive a part of the sewer connection fee on a house in Manti that has been purchased by Van The Community Impact Board will meet next on June 3 and the Manti proposal will be on its agenda. The city hopes to receive approval of its application Office. m Four grants, ranging from $55 to $5,000, are available to Manti City, according to Ken Lindsey, in a report to the Manti City Beautification Committee, on Thursday, May 6. Lindsey had attended the first annual Governors Community Forestation Conference in Park City in April. - 6-- 1, at that meeting. The loan application will include both phases of the project - the sidewalk phase, to be summer, and the street summer. next phase, -- under-takenth- is - Fitzgerald. ceived. Mr. Fitzgerald is not engaged in rehabilitating the property, which will require, among other and items, complete the wiring, accordingto Sanpete County Building and Inspection This situation qualifies the house as meetingthe uninhabitable" category. Accordingly, the Council approved waiving $1,000 of the $2,300 fee, providing Mr. Fitzgerald makes payment of the The Impact Board, it was noted, does not have the funds this summer to assist the side- walk phase with an outright grant A3loan,Mr. Fisherpointed out, is very much to the advantage of the city over commercial loans, some of which are being made at interest as low as 4.35. In another financial matter, Council the unanimously passed a resolution affecting the refinancing of $815,000 worth of c bonds. Studies made by Smith Capital Markets, Mayor Kent Larsen said, showed hydro-electri- that savings of $28,000 could be realized if the bonds are refinanced. The Council also: Approved the request of Karen Barton, the current Miss Manti, that she be allowed to place a commemorative monument on city property in front of the City Building, and that she have the assistance of city equipment and employees. Miss Barton explained that as a service project required for her candidacy as Miss Utah she planned to erect three stone monuments, marking the locations of three pioneer forts. She said she would be seeking the support of civic organizations in connection with the project i The monument, the Council said, will be incorporated in the other $1,300 within 60 days. If payment is not made within that time, the complete $2,300 will become payable, and service will not be furnished to the site until the full payment has been re- BY CAROLYN BESSEY Many families have asked to buy the librarys old World Book Encyclopedia To be fair we will sell the 1983 Encyclopedia by bid. You may examine the set at the library during regular hours. Turn your sealed bid into us at the library by June 3 at 7 p.m. They will be opened during the library board meetingon June - The Council approved the contribution of $ 100 to a graduation party that includes Manti High School and will enable students to celebrate their new diplomas in a safe and suitable way. Plans furnished by the Manti Destiny Committee for property north of 400 North, east of US Highway 89, and West of 100 East Street that would turn 100 East Street into a came up for discussion. Citizen input on the plan is requested. - cul-de-s- ac of library materials, he: (a) fails to return the materials within 30 days after receiving written notice demandingreturn of the materials; or (b) ifthe materials are lost or destroyed, fails to pay the replacement value of the materials within 30 days after being notified. Please check your shelves, under your bed, or ask your child 7. if heshe has overdue books. No one has volunteered to Sometimes parents arent even plan and oversee the summer aware they have concealed lireading program. Is there a scout, brary books in their homes. Young Woman, or just plaingood Douglas MacArthur said: I mortal out there somewhere? We shall return." furnish the ideas, the facilities DeVieuzac said: It is only and the cash. Don Simmons has who do not return. dead the given many dimes for the project Robert Burns said: Thou Jennifer Marsh has the keys to minds me of departed books, dethe building and will stand by to parted never to return. help. Its a good summer project, or group rewardingfor very your Quoting Winston Churchill chance to is This a fit organization. (to my perception): We shall do something for your communot flag or fail. We shall hound nity, and perhaps get even with a you on the beaches, on the small bothersome child. grounds. We shall hound you in the streets, and in the hills. We One last word on OVERDUE BOOKS (there will never be a shall never surrender. last word). Utah Code states: And, finally, Simeon Failure to return liStrunsky: Famous remarks are -material as library theft very seldom quoted correctly." brary Notice Failure to pay replaceThe point is, bring in your ment value Written notice. overdue books. Aside from cost(1) A person is guilty of liing you and your community money, you are also depriving brary theft when, having possession or having been in possession others who need them. - - |
