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Show Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1992 Pageant Dates: July 9, 10, II, 14-1- 8 Manti LDS Temple New members inducted into National Honor Society "Demand a high quality education. The battle in the future is going to be for your minds. " BY BRUCE JENNINGS Rise above the influence of peer pressure," Prof. Ed Boyer, the featured speaker at Manti High Schools National Honor Society installation, on March 3, 1992, told the chapters members. There are people who dont want you to do your job," he said. Say to yourself, Im not going to let these people hold me back." You must be prepared to cope with change as you continue in school," Professor Boyer added. Demand a high quality education. The battle in the future is going to be for your minds." And he advised the students to be involved. We cannot depend on our leaders to solve all our problems. We must solve them ourselves." Professor Boyer, who teaches subjects like ecology at Snow College, has both studied and taught at several of the larger universities, said in continuing their schooling they should consider the advantages graduations. advantages, he said, include small classes and individual attention. The program also included a skit, a musical number by NHS members Heather Baker and Wendy Olson and talks by Manti chapter officers Wayne Graham, president; Suzann Cox, vice at last weeks ceremonies were: of the small institution. Those president; Traci Miller, secretary, and Elizabeth The new members installed Melissa Bartholomew, Chad Cox, Nicole Draper, Jamie Myrup, Jeremy Peterson, Molly Peterson, John Rasmussen, Robyn Eliason and Wesley Thompson. The other chapter members in good standing (a student can be dropped from membership Anderson, historian. for dropping below the requirements) are: Elizabeth New members are chosen by the faculty in a somewhat Anderson, Heather Baker, Crystal Cox, Suzann Cox, Christian Faatz, Kamie elaborate procedure. Prospective members from the sophomore, junior and senior classes must have a 3.5 or better grade point average. Faculty members then rate each candidate on a on scale one-to-fo- service, leadership and character. The students with the highest overall ratings are then chosen. The Manti High School is limited to 30 members not from transfers other including schools. This year 10 vacancies were available due to - Frischknecht, Travis Good, Wayne Graham, Holly Jacobsen, Lisa Jeff's, Brenda Mickelson, Teresa Lindsay, Traci Miller, Stephanie Nuttall, Dani Neeley, Wendy Olson, Brent Peterson, Melanie Porter, Brent Heather Rasmussen, Rasmusson, Emily Rice, Brandy Shand, Kristie Shore, Kelly Tolman, Carlynn Willmore. Advisors are: Mr. Leslie Good, and Mrs. Connie Hersman. Franchise tax considered to upgrade Manti streets That possibility got major consideration at last weeks city council meeting. Councilman Kay Peterson pointed out that property tax raises about $80,000, an amount that only covers the citys contract with Sanpete County for law enforcement. An increase in the property tax, he added, evidently doesnt have public support. Butitemslikeinsuranceand equipmentcostskeep rising, Mr. Peterson pointed out; the City will be paying on a tax anticipation note, the city would at a like to complete a a price of $15,000 and diversion structure at a price of $8,000. And employee compensation has fallen behind cost of living increases. And again, what about city streets? A franchise tax in the 4.75 range would generate around $80,000 in additional revenue, Councilman Peterson estimated, and he added that a franchise tax would be a use tax and therefore a more equitable tax. Councilwoman Barbara R. Wintch commented that she felt that most citizens would not favor additional taxes. But she said that the city should not be bound with debt services and no money for worthwhile projects. The demand for services, for improvements, for better streets and parks does not diminish, Mrs. Wintch said, in implying by-pa- ss that choices will have to be made. Mayor Kent Larsen said that Ephraim City, in financial bind similar to Mantis, is considering a franchise tax and recommended that Councilman Peterson should meet with Ephraim representatives in a discussion of financing options. Councilman Peterson agre-e- d to do so and report back to the council. And the City Recorder, in connection with the same subject, was asked to approach the Utah League of Cities and Towns as to possible financing options. In addition to dealing with weighty matters like a curfew and finances, the Manti City Council dealt with other weighty matters too at Wednesdays meeting. Among them- Committee Don Cofer, presented chairman, a list of lots and homes that the committee feels need improvements and asked the city to generate the necessary correspondence with the owners. And he added that David Rogers of the Utah Community Progress organization will be in Manti on March 18 at noon to confer with the Beautification Committee on the Tidy Town program. -- - The Council appointment approved the of Natilee Mickelson to the Youth Council and Karen Buchanan, chairman, Albert Antrei, Betty Anderson, Richard Olsen, Helen Wilson, Lee Thurston, LuDon Augustus and LaRue Jennings to the Arts Council. - Councilwoman Barbara -- Ephraim man pleads guilty to of funds mis-applicati- on Sentencing set: 1 5 years andor $10,000 fine on each of 9 counts is maximum penalty 1-- will be sentenced by Sixth District Judge Don V. Tibbs on April 15. Judge Tibbs asked Adult Parole and Probation for a Wintch reported that there will be an open house at the public library on April 8 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Wintch said the library needed new shelves and a Buy a Shelf1 program should help cover the costs. On the recommendation of Mrs. Wintch, the Council; authorized increasi ng the wage s of the head librarian to $6.40 an hour and the assistant librarian to $5.00 an hour. Eloise Liddell, Youth Council advisor, said that the Youth Council will attend a training session at Utah State Debra University March Wade will assist with - 12-1- 4. transportation and other services. - William the National Honor Society at Manti High School. Front row: Melissa Bartholomew, Nicole Draper, Robyn Eliason, Jamie Myrup, Molly Petersen. Back: Chad Cox, Bryan Olsen, Jeremy Peterson, John Rasmussen, Wesley Thompson. Dennis Wayne Shuffler entered guilty pleas to nine of charges of funds placed in his custom at his indictment last week and Hard choices: Demand for services do not decrease. Many worthwhile projects needed Where is Manti going to get the money to undertake a major rehabilitation of several miles of city streets? Maybe a franchise tax on utilities, natural gas, telephone services, propane and other fuel sources. Newly inducted members of Bill" Peterson, preside nt of the foundation that operates the Palisade Pals program, proposed that the city sell the old red fire engine to the foundation for $1,000. The engine would bear both the Manti City and Palisade Pals logos and be used in parades, including one in Salt Lake City in July, and in other programs. The Council deferred action on a request ofthe Central Utah Ballet board concerning use of the old city hall pending a meeting between the board and the Council that will explore the ramifications of the Central Utah Ballet proposal. - Councilwoman Barbara Wintch asked how much the city had spent upgrading the old city hall to accommodate Central Utah Ballet. City Recorder, Bill Mickelson, responded the city had installed main floor restrooms, a new furnace and air conditioning at a cost of about $20,000. pre- sentencing evaluation prior to making his decision. Each charge carries a 15 years penalty of one-timprisonment andor a fine of o $10,000. Mr. Shuffler was charged with three counts of diverting insurance payments to his own use rather than remitting them to the insurer and six counts of diverting to his own use money entrusted to him as a fiduciary for investment. The charges against Mr. Shuffler were brought by the Attorney Generals office in an affidavit based on evidence supplied by eight witnesses. At a private meeting with several of Mr. Shufflers clients, following the indictment hearing, a representative of the Generals office discussed the ramifications of the case with them. According to one of the clients, more than 30 persons and some $600,000 or more were involved in the transactions with Attorney Mr. Shuffler. This meeting indicated that there is apparently little hope for restitution in any significant amount, this client said. Experimental Station saved Environmental Education Center proposal gets Forest Service OK A Special Use Permit has been issued to Snow College by the US Forest Service to manage the Great Basin Experimental Range headquarters in Ephraim Canyon as an Environmental Education Center. The facilities are no longer needed for direct support to research on the Great Basin Experimental Range, and will be transferred from the Intermountain Station to the Manti LaSal National Forest, with the understanding they are to be used for environmental education, according to George A Morris, Forest Supervisor at Price, Utah. Status of the Great Basin Experimental Range does not change. The center will be known as the Great Basin Environmental board will of consist representatives from: 1. Snow National College; 2. Manti-LaSForest; 3. Intermountain Research Station; 4. Utah Forest Supervisors and 5. Utah State University. Alternatives to the proposed action that were considered This action is consistent with the Manti-LaSNational Forest Land and Resource Management Plan approved November 5, 1986, Morris said. This proposed action is categorically excluded from documentation in an enviro- were: (A) No Action, (B) remove environmental impact statement. For further information regarding this decision contact Thomas Shore, District Ranger 150 South Main, Ephraim or al the existing facilities from the National Forest, (C) Manti-LaSa- l National Forest retain the facilities as an administrative site, and (D) some other type of special use authorization. five-memb- er call 8091-233-415- assessment or an 1. 4 no later than Monday noon (Please call for items to be Included In this calendar) 835-42- 1 Events will be listed a maximum of two weeks Mar. 2.............. .............................. Boy Scout Round Table, 7 p.n Ephraim Middle School Mar. 12 Debralynn Mitchell recital, 8:30 p.m.. 1 Snow Music Building Mar. 4, 6, 7 ......... Spring Decorating Display, 0 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Co-o- p Building, Ephraim Mar. 5 ................. "From Cumorah's Hill", by LDS Institute Choir, 8 p.m.. Institute Building, Manti Mar. I S ...................H........MMH....H.M..... Singles Fireside, 7:30 p.m., 1 Weather nmental Community Calendar Education CenterfGBEEC). Snow College will manage the facility and will coordinate scheduling. A board of directors will establish policies and procedures for the managementofthe GBEEC. The al 1 1 1 1 Ephraim lst-5t- h Ward Chapel Mar. 22 .............................. ................... Singles Adult Fireside, 7 p.m., Gunnison Mar. 27 ................................................ Farm Bureau Banquet, 7 p.m., Moroni Activity Center |