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Show Home of The Mormon Mormon Miracle Pageant tryouts on Sat., May 30 have been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Miracle Pageant 992 Pageant Dates: July 9, 10, II, 8 1 14-1- vo?urne7oTlNu 50 Friday's tryouts will be at 7 p.m., as scheduled. MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1992 a copy Manti City Council report Next year's budget, sewer rates dominate Council action The Manti City Council is now absorbed in two matters of mqjor concern: the budget and sewer rates. The budget is of major concern because the available money never seems enough to cover the public needs and wants. Those needs and wants include a - the very large item rehabilitation of the city streets. Sewer rates are another msgor concern because theyve not been given much attention since the ordinance was adopted several years ago. -- And so the Council wants to come up with some decisions soon on questions like . . . Should rates be based on volume? On the number of units, etc.? The Council received a letter from Central Utah Ballet accepting the Citys offer. That offer requires Central Utah Ballet to pay $1,000 in back rent and to pay $100 per month in rent for a six month period beginning June Hall by Central Utah Ballet will be subject to negotiation, taking into account the number of students enrolled and similar items. And in the face of the ongoing drought, there is som e good news for water users: The work at Jets Reservoir and spring development on the watersheds is paying off. Councilman Kay R. Peterson, Water Supt Ralph Larsen and Sunrise Engineering representatives took a tour of the spring area a week ago. They found that the springs are doing well, with the flow holding up the despite low winter an offer ofa bout $64,000, for the ambulance that will be purchased, providing the states Emergency Medical Services approves a grant application of $20,000 that is i low bidder, with i Ny4 'A y .3 f ? t-j'.-.- pending. m Manti City will chip in $7,000, Sterling Town $2,000 and the Ambulance Association the rest from accumulated service charges. -- The Council agreed to accept Lynn Walks bid of $32 per acre for 20 acres of agriculture land in the sewer lagoon area. The lease is for one year, subject to renewal. Manti Temple forms an appropriate backdrop for Manti Cemetery, beautifully decorated for Memorial Day. precipitation. The Sunrise engineer, however, recommended repair work at the Jets dam to prevent any silt from the reservoir reaching the springs and the installation of culverts on the Middle Fork and Big Spring. In other matters: -- Moroni Johnson, president 1. of the Manti At the end of the six month period, the use of the old City Association, reported that Rocky Mountain Ambulance was the Ambulance -- The City and the South District are now Sanpete of an the construction planning shed athletic at the equipment complex on the Manti High School campus. The City could provide somematerials that were excess from the construction of the City Building, Councilman School Jim Petersen explained. He pointed out that a State Girls Softball Toumamentis scheduled for the complex in late July. Ephraim City Council Report BY BARRY BAKER CITY COUNCILMAN Snow College Expresses Concern Mr. Larry Christensen, financial comptroller at Snow College, expressed concern over the recent water billing received from Ephraim City. A study conducted by the city water department showed that an additional water meter reading is no w being i ncluded i n the meter reading report to include the meter at the new Family Life Building, formerly the old LDS Institute Building, which had not been read since thatbuildinghad been acquired by the college. The report also showed that another meter was faulty and will be replaced. Hazardous Buildings Mayor Warnick reported to the City Council that he represented Ephraim City in court on the 13th of April regarding the Nielsen property on Main Street, adjacent to and south of the Shop and Save Grocery Store. This older home has been declared hazardous by the City and the owners have been instructed to destroy and remove the building from its lot. The case was delayed to a June 10, 1992 date by the court It was also reported that muchconcemhasbeenexpressed by citizens over the deteriorating house and partially burned-ou- t owned North 100 at 61 East by Carl Jensen. An investigation has just been completed in response a recent fire at that residence. AcontacttoMr. Jensen will be made this next week to determine his intentions and a report given in next council meeting on June 3, 1992. Another Bare Bones"Budgct The new fiscal year commencing July 1, 1992 will show a budget of $705,665.00 to operate the city services and materials needed. Considering the inflationary factor always present, this will mean that the city will actually be operating on fewer actual operating dollars, reported Mayor Warnick. With some adjustment and movingofthe general funddollars to meet the most urgent needs, the city will be able to acquire the much needed services of one additional police officer. Also, the Mayor indicated that the county is seeking funds from Ephraim City in the amount of $3,641.19 to be spent by the county fire district Mayor Warnick indicated that these funds will come from the capital reserve in the fire department budget. Encourages Businesses The Ephraim City Beautification Committee will be approaching the individual businesses in town to continue to upgrade our Main Street look by helping them discover that the costs to and upgrade their general appearance can be much lower than most would think. The original or pioneer look" will be encouraged in the buildings of that age, with the re-fa- buildings a more Scandinavian look would probably be an advantage to newer business owners. With the increased attention the annual Scandinavian Festival is getting from tourists and other outside visitors, this new look will more than pay in just a few years for any initial investment it may cost local businesses to upgrade and improve their appearance the committee reported. Olsen owners to gain vehicle access to their property by using her front sidewalk for a road. Over these past 40 years the different vehicles and loads have caused repeated damage to Mrs. Olsen's front fence. Eventhough the current irrigation company administrators feel that Mrs. Olsens concern and needs for the bridges replacement is just, they say they can do nothing for her. The City Administrator Beautification Committee Martha pulled out the access bridges across the creek from 100 West to 200 West on 1st North, then leaving the bridges torn out. Mrs. Olsen then gave temporary permission for the property Reports Special Challenge An unusual problem at the home of Mrs. Nell Olsen at the corner of 1st West and 1st North was reported by Martha Olsen, her daughter. Martha reported that about 40 years ago the high water down Ephraim Creek caused some floodingin that area andEphraim IrrigationCompany Staff Seregeant Craig Johnson delivers Memorial Day address Memorial Day is observed The Memorial Weekend had its variety: Saturday, the Scandinavian Festival and school reunions; Sunday, church services and a welcomed rain. But by Monday morning, there was sunshine everywhere. And the Ephraim, Manti, Sterling cemeteries were radiant with flowers. Flowers, and people: family groups visiti ng the graves ofloved ones, friends talkingwith friends, and all about scenes of quiet contemplation. Ephraim Stake conducted memorial services conduct blood drive June 10th Ephraim residents are being urged to give the Gift of Life" at the Ephraim Stake Blood Drive June 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Ephraim Stake Center. According to Norma Olson, president of the Ephraim Utah Stake Relief Society, Relief Societies and Priesthood Quorums in each of the five Ephraim wards are soliciting donors to give blood during this very important stake project Those between the ages of 18 and 65 who are in good health and weigh 110 pounds or more, are needed to donate blood to be credited to the Ephraim Stake blood account. No one knows when heshe or a family member or friend may absolutely depend upon the availability of blood. Mantis American Legion Post 31, under the direction of Commander to there was the sound of Taps" and the firing of the ceremonial volley of rifle shots. Wilbur Braithwaite, a World War half-mas- t, II veteran, offered the commemorative prayer and the Legion Auxiliary laid wreaths of poppies at the base of the flagpoles. Bernie Carroll, the Ephraim and at Manti cemeteries. The flag was raised 1457th Engineer Battalion, who was one of around 60 Sanpete and women activated for Desert Storm. Sergeant Johnson movingly County men described two experiences that remain vividly in his memory: One was a visit to a hospital in Germany that received the Ephraim City was sponsor of promised to make some calls and find out what the costs to replace bridges would be, but expressed concern that the city budget does not provide funds for such replacement, but that the costs are the responsibility of property owner. will at Ephraim City Cemetery. the program at the Park Cemetery. The program was by the Cultural Enrichment Committee, under arranged the direction of Jannette Anderson. It included a prayer offered by City Councilman Cliff Birrell; the flag ceremony, under the direction of the Manti National Guard unit and a talk by Staff Sergeant Craig Johnson of the Desert Storm wounded. They were among the heroes who have helped keep this country free, he said. And he told of a visit to Dachau, the death camp where thousands of Jews had died during the Hitler years. To help stop that one man (Saddam I lussein) from becoming another Hitler made the personal sacrifice of Desert Storm worthwhile for me," he said. Free State Park Day scheduled chance to boat, picnic, sightsee, visit a museum, or just relax and enjoy a day at a Utah State Park will be available for free on Saturday, June 6, 1992. June 6 is the Utah Division of Parks and Recreations annual Free State Park Day. The day is being held in conjunction with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Free Fishing Day. By offering Free State Park Day were thanking our regular state park users for their patronage and at the same time enticing people who have never visited a state park, to do so," said Jerry A Miller, director of the Utah Division of Parks and A Recreation. Utah residents and nonresidents may visit one or several state parks for free on June 6, as the regular $3 day use entrance fee will be waived that day. The regular overnight camping fee will be charged for people who wish to remain at a park overnight, however, and those wishing to golf at one of the divisions three golf courses will have to pay the regular golf fees. We hope many visitors will take advantage of this free offer and enjoy the wide array of activities and facilities available at the parks," Miller said. Sheriffs Office Report The sheriff department dispatcher has the responsibility of sending the correct agency to respond to a call. The dispatcher will contact the city police within each town for each police call within that town. Many people call the di spatcher requesting to spe ak to a city officer by telephone. The procedure for that requires your address and phone number. The dispatcher will contact the officer by radio. The officer will return the call or make contact with the caller. Public safety calls for April 1992 Police calls 211 Ambulance calls 45 Fire calls 14 Other Total calls 36 306 15 Accident investigated Inmates booked into jail 36 papers served 169 Civil |