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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Trip over Skyline Drive was Letters to the Editor HELENS. SMITH Manti, Utah BY Signature was forged To the Editor: I recently had the experience of having my name appear, without my knowledge, as the author of a controversial letter to the editor. I would like to clear my name of this situation and inform the community that the letter was fraudulently written by a volunteer working for a political campaign. The letter attacked Mr. Joe Cannons use ofhis hotair balloon at the Manti Mormon Miracle Pageantand accused him of using a religious gathering for political gain. There have been subsequent letters published in many newspapers accusing me, the of author, supposed misrepresenting facts. I learned of the letter the day it was published in the Salt Lake Tribune and the Utah County Journal. A campaign worker for Mr. Cannon tactlessly called me while I was in the hospital recovering from surgery. I informed him that I had neither written the letter nor been personally contacted by any newspaper editorial staff for verification of authenticity. After further investigation, it wasdiscovered that a volunteer from Mr. Robert Bennetts campaign had forged it and other letters. I understand the volunteerpromptlyresigned.Mr. Bennetts campaign sent me a formal apology as well as a beautiful floral bouquet. This has been a very humiliating and embarrassing experience for me. I strongly recommend that newspaper agencies their revamp verification processes to avoid this type of forgery in the future. Lenise Herman American Fork, Utah Likes pastoral setting To the Editor: Exhausted following a busy summer that included accompanying and playing for k the Tabernacle Choirs eastern tour, Mrs. Christiansen and I retreated from the hectic life along the Wasatch Front to Sanpete County. We were attracted to, and spent the night at, Homestead Bed andBreakfast in Ephraim, and enjoyed a quiet dinner at the China Gate Cafe. two-wee- The pastoral setting of your communities provides increasingly welcome relief from the pressures of urban life. This relief is doubly welcome if coupled with finely restored buildings and fascinating artifacts from an earlier era whenlife was simpler and more down to earth such as we found lovingly preserved by McKay and Sherron Andreasen at the Homestead. are delighted to learn that plans are afoot to develop an We Ephraim Pioneer Park and commend your fair city for efforts to preserve and honor your pioneer heritage. Stately old white stone buildings such as the Ephraim Cooperative Mercantile Institution attract every passerby. What a charming complementand colorful addition to your MainStreetcouldbe made by moving and restoring the little wooden Victorian Gothic meat market or post office now located next to the old Ephraim Hotel on Center Street! Please do not let this unique piece ofyour Ephraim pioneer heritage leave your downtown. Wouldnt it make a fitting front to your new Pioneer Park? Outsiders passing through might find thislittle gem enough reason to stop and have alook (and spend a dollar!) before simply passing through Ephraim - as weve done so many times before - beckoned on to Manti by the sight of the Temple. The little building even has the horizontal signpost waiting for an alluring banner. Citizens of Ephraim, we are convinced that you will soon regret it if you do not restore and utilize this unique and precious slice of your heritage. Sincerely, Clay Christiansen Tabernacle Organist Bountiful, Utah rts rts activities. Teaming also applies to teachers. Faculty members spent part of their summer vacations planning for this year. They worked to zero in on students needing extra help. English teachers are in the middle ofa contest which involves Impossible? You may say so. Yet, I have been on top of the world, driving from Fairview Canyon to Huntington. I saw the sign that said: SKYLINE DRIVE. The road looked friendly enough, not at all a road of gravel-dir- t, impossible, I thought Thathigh road beckoned me. So, on the Fourth ofJuly holiday, I decided it would be a great adventure to drive up Manti Canyon, and come back through Fairview, ML Pleasant, perhaps Moroni, then Ephraim to Manti, to have a look at the celebrations scheduled for the day. That was my plan. There was a lot I didnt know, and much that I paid no attention to. I started out early, before 8 a.m. That should give me plenty of time to drive 30 miles, have lunch at Fairview, and complete my day. Manti Canyon was beautiful, easy going, with rocky heights and pine covered depths to view and think about. Shady banks were covered with purple delphinium, blue bonnets and many orange and yellow daisies for contrast At the top of the road was a sign that pointed to Skyline Drive which said: NOT RECOM- MENDED FOR AUTO- MOBILES. Slightly uneasy, but seeing nothing but good road ahead, I decided to try it My neighbor, recognizing my car up there, stopped to talk. A sharp wind was blowing across, but we looked and talked a while. She told me that the Skyline was very bad. Her daughter had just come drive, and through in a that wasnt easy. This good neighbor invited me to stop and visit at their camp site. She said, If the road gets too bad, turn around and come back." Good advice. I know that now. I struck out on a road that led through high greenmeadows, stands of aspen and evergreen, and unbelievable beds of color. I recognized wild rose though none were in bloom, a great relief from the rabbit brush and sage on lower elevations. There was a snow bank to photograph (and to feel to be sure it was real), as well as the lakes and flower covered vistas. Enchantment supreme. Going on, I found the bad roads, ruts a foot deep, treacherous ups and downs. In some places, I had to get out to case the ruts to determine which was better - the low side of the cliff or the top side with wet springs still making mud. After I had gone through this for a half hour or so, I considered turning back. However, I determined that nothing ahead could be worse. Besides, why try to back up and turn around to again go over the same impossible roads? I drove from 0 to 10 miles per hour. Noon came. I didnt know where I was or how to get down until I found the blacktop. I forgot beauty oflandscape except where and I it confronted me head-on- , had to take a breath. I met a few A few cyclists were on the road as I neared Fairview Canyon. Pit stops were available. Two lovely ladies taking a walk withaview, wished megoodluck, telling me that I had approximately only five more miles to go. About 3 p.m. I reached the blacktop road, very weary, and giving thanks that I had come through safely all in one piece. - Had I accomplished Columbuss 500th anniversary. Students have been challenged to read 500 books and turn in book reports before Columbus Day, October 12. If they succeed, a special activity will be provided for the entire school With the number of students at the school this year, that only amounts to about one book report per student Parents can help by encouraging students to read, and turn in their book reports. We invite parents to be a part of our Team. Take the time to visit our school and see for yourself what we have to offer. The Ephraim Utah Stake is planning a Youth Culture Night the evening of Sept 20 at 7 p.m. in the Ephraim Stake Center. This special program will feature group numbers performed by the youth of each ward and will also have solo and small ensemble numbers from the talented young the impossible? Ignorance helps! Try it again? No way! The whole episode reminded me of driving my grandfathers Model T in the mud. But then, instead of taking it slow, I had to step on the gas and try to ride between the ditches. Slippery, slidey! HAZARDOUS! HI leave for Texas very soon, but never will I forget the Fourth of July I spent on the Skyline Drive. in Manti, participating in senior Center activities, and learning at Snow College. It has been a productive summer for me. I especially appreciate the thoughtful people driving west Fve enjoyed living on South 1st, who slowed down to spare me the dust as I walked on the gravel road. Thank you, everyone in set people of the stake. This is the third year of this event and proven most eryoyable and worthwhile for all involved with the program. are invited to come and spend an enjoyable hour with the youth of the stake. All Early Intervention Program now has openings for children with problems Central Utah Public Health Department has openings in their Early Intervention Program for children from birth to their third birthday. The Early Intervention Program provides early identification and treatment services for infants and children with developmental delays. If you have a child who has been diagnosed as having a specific condition such as Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, etc., that child would be eligible foe Early Intervention Services. Children who are behind in their development and have not reached age appropriate developmental mil stones would also be eligible for placement in our program. You may make inquires about the Central Utah Public Health Department L You will be given an appointment at this time to have your child evaluated. 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Water relay team at Ephraim Middle School. It MantiSterling: Works Wonders. 911 Ephraim: 5-23- 45 The Manti Messenger tor 116 Otyyaar Inakto Son pat County, 115 OWyaar outdd 32544000, publlahad WMkty Ine., 15 0. Main, Monti, Utah 54542. Sanpate County by Maaaangtr-Enterprto: Manti Maaaangtr, 2nd eteoa poateg paid M Manti, Utah. P08TMASTER: Snd addraaa Chang U8P5 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 54542. American Heart i TT Association Jj t I 1 992 Page 2 Warren Douglas Burnett Warren Douglas Burnett, 99, died Saturday, August 29, 1992 at the home ofhis daughter, Joyce Henretty, in Manti, of causes incident to age. He was born May 25, 1893 in Bedford County, Virginia, a son of Elisha and Locky E. Johnson Burnett. He married Fannie E. Bullough on October 27, 1917 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died September 12, 1933. He married Florence Christensen on January 30, 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died July 12, 1985. He was raised and educated in Virginia, moving to Ogden when he was 22 years old. He was a High Priest in the Ogden28th LDS Ward. He served a stake mission in the South Ogden Stake; was a Senior Aaronic Advisor as well as Assistant Group Leader in the High Priests Quorum, and for five years he was a guide at the Ogden LDS Tabernacle. He was an usher at the Ogden Temple prior to its dedication. years of service. He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Rogerson, Washington Terrace and Joyce Manti, Henretty, grandchildren, 21 The Ephraim Enterprise USPS 11777-200- 0, publlahad wkly tor 516 oayaar nlda Sanpete County, 519 OtVyaar outald Ban pall County by Maaaangar-EntarprtaInc., 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 54542. 2nd ctea poatag paid at Manti, Utah. POSTMASTER: Sand addraaa change to: Ephraim Enterprtaa, Box Unit 512, Ephraim, Utah 54527. J grandchildren, and 11 great- - j great-grandchildre- n. t l He was preceded in death by one son,Raymond;three brothers Army. Mr. Burnett retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad as a painter and supervisor after 41 and three sisters. His funeral services were heldinOgdenandintermentwas in the Brigham City Cemetery. ; j ! ' j Manti and Ephraim Singles plan super activities well as Ephraim Stake members are invited to attend. There is a full slate of events for the Manti Regional and Ephraim Stake Singles this month. A Night at the Movies" will be a super activity sponsored by the Manti Utah Stake and will be held on September 18th in A Manti Regional Singles Dance will beheld at the Ephraim Stake Center parking lot (or inside, ifthe weatheris inclement or too cold), on September 26 at 9 Manti. p.m. The Manti Regional Singles Fireside that was previously set to beheld in the Ephraim lst-5tWard on September 20 will be changed, and will now be held in In conjunction with the broadcast Sept. 26, the Ephraim Stake Singles would like to invite all single women from the Ephraim Stake to come out and erjoy a Potato Bar Supper" prior to the broadcast, at 4:30 p.m. in the Stake Center. h conjunction with the Youth Musical Program set in the Ephraim Stake Center at 7 p.m. All singles from the region, as Agricultural disaster funds available from Sanpete ASCS losses, will begin on Oct 13 and end Feb. 12, 1993. $775 million in emergency funds has been released for agricultural disasters, according to Val Anderso n, County Director at the Sanpete ASCS Office. Losses incurred in 1990, 1991 or Producers with crop insurance must have had losses greater than 35 percent. Producers without insurance musthave had losses greater than 40 percent (County averages and ASCS yields will apply). Producers with 1992 crop losses may be required, under certain conditions, to purchase crop insurance for 1993. If producers feel they qualify or have questions about the program, they should contact the Sanpete County ASCS Office for additional information. 1992 would qualify. The application period for disaster claims for fall seeded program crops planted in 1991 andharvestedin 1992 began Sept 8 and will end Oct 2. The application period for producers with losses on other 1992 crops and for producers with losses from 1990 or 1991 crops who did not previously receive disaster payments for those Controlled bum planned in Canyon Six-Mi- le The Sanpete Ranger District, during hunting season, Forest Service personnel will be in the area to monitor the burn and inform the public. The Forest Service plans at this time that the bum will take place during the week of September 17 through National Forest to plans regenerate aspen in Canyon, east of Sterling, by prescribed burningof approx. 800 acres of mixed conifer dominated stands this fall The Forest Service will use fire as a management tool to improve quaking aspen and reduce conifer invasion in these areas. The burn will increase forage for wildlife and livestock, reduce fire hazard by eliminating down material that could result in an uncontrolled fire, and increase the amount ofwater produced by Manti-LaS- al Six-Mi- the le mid-Octob- The overall effect of the burn will be to enhance the resource for all Forest users. Does Your Heart Good. 0 watershed. If the burn happens to occur I eight great- - of World the U.S. He was a veteran War I, serving with Early Intervention Program by calling your local Health Department at 835-22- 7, Obituaries Manti. Youth Culture Night Teaming concept at EMS (Continued from Page 11 name, a color, and a yell for their team. Laterbanners will be made and hung in the Commons Area. Students will be able to get made in their teams color for $7.00. Proceeds from the sale will go toward of the Herein is my story of my drive over the Skyline Drive. 1 In memory of ... harrowing but beautiful, according to Manti newcomer W Invite Letters to ths Editor from our raadara. Lottoro must bo signed, bo In good tools, not e lends roue, end limited to 500 words Wo reserve the right to withhold nemos with sufficient ceuoe. Also, piss ss , one tenor per person per month. Thursday, September e, American Heart Association . t |