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Show Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant Pageant Dates: July 9, 10, II, 8 1992 14-1- Volume 106 50 Number 34 a copy General with nine second degree felonies involving the conversion of client funds to his own use, will be held in the Sixth District courtroom in Manti on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Attorney General Paul Van Dam announced the filing on Feb. 20 of state criminal charges against Dennis Wayne Shuffler, of Ephraim, in the Sixth Judicial District Court, Sanpete County, Utah. Shuffler, who is a licensed insurance agent and operated a tax and investment service, is charged with six counts of Unlawful Dealing with Property a Fiduciary and three counts of Diversion or Appropriation of Insurance Funds. Each count is a second degree felony, carrying a fine of up to $10,000 andor an indeterminate term of imprisonment of years. The affidavit in support of the Information alleges that Shuffler obtained money from named clients which was to be invested in either Money Concepts International, an investment company, or Telco, a company which offered individual ownership in telephone systems. The affidavit further alleges that client funds were never invested by Shuffler, but were by d 1 n Ken Kiesel vf rrrw--k in 1 Manti City Library has a new oak and glass display case crafted by Ken Keisel of Manti. used for his own personal or business expenses. Counts 7 through 9 of the Information allege that Shuffler diverted or appropriated to his own use, funds received or collected as a licensed insurance agent or broker for forwarding to insurers. 5 coin-operate- Temple MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 992 J Built by Criminal charges: Accused of nine counts of misusing money JENNINGS Preliminary hearing for Dennis Wayne Shuffler, an Ephraim businessman and insurance agent, who has been charged by the Utah Attorney LDS New display case at Manti Library Preliminary hearing is set for Ephraim businessman BY BRUCE Manti Mr. Shuffler was booked into the Sanpete Countyjail and then released on his own recognizance by the Sixth District Court. Mr. Van Dam stated that in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct, the charges against Mr. Shuffler were merely accusations and that he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. In this case will be displayed items of interest that local citizens have made, as a hobby or collected. Art work such as pictures or wood carvings, pottery etc. will be of great interest to people visiting the r V;-M 1: I ji ? library. New crafts or old forgotten ones would be excellent. Also, it would be interesting to see the different stages of development on those items that are crafted. imi. U Each item will be kept in the locked case for one month. We would ask the community to help make this a success by sharing your talents or collections with the public, said the librarian. If you have a craft, or collection or a hobby or just fun and interestingitems that could be enjoyed, or if you know of someone else who does, please contact Carolyn Bessey, or Colette Thompson at the Manti Library. 835-220- t ?. i v - ps I A 5 v )i : i if ie , V . . - A; y i Li-afisu- in. . I , .i JU.J iMM ys'j V v r for Manti Library. Ken Keisel, Jr., built this display cabinet Reflections winners are announced Retirement community project seems certainty for Manti Students from Manti Elementary School were busy over the Christmas holidays preparing their entries for the annual Reflections program. Fine judges were found for each specific area, and winners were chosen. Winnersare shown in the accompanying pictures. Deena Evans, chairman over this event, has sent the winningentries on to region and state judgings. 4 BRUCE JENNINGS Heritage Place, a proposed retirement community a half mile north of Manti, is making steady progress in clearing the way to reality. Thats the word Lorin Chesley, the developments administrator, told the City The city should cover the costs of those installations, he last week. The site, fronting on Gary Taylor, a Salt Lake BY Council Highway 89, hasbeen purchased and financial arrangements completed, Mr. Chesley said in reviewi ng project plans with the Council. It will be a 53 bedroom facility, he said, with Manti Elementary Reflections Winners In Literature are back: Jessica Keeler, Chris Johnson, Heather Anderson, Mindy Layton, Arianne McLain, Robbie Hansen; middle: Robbi Conover, Stacey Evans, Brad Barton, Mark Johnson, Paul Wintch; front: Ashley Johnson, Sonia Young. services that will include a central dining hall, a beauty shop and other facilities. It will not be an apartment complex, Mr. Chesley said, but a bedroom and bathroom facility. The design plan includes some apartments but two-bedroo- m is basically bedroom the plan and bathroom. Now needed, Mr. Chesley continued, is commitment of the city to provide utility services - sewer, power and water. -- Manti Elementary Reflections Winners in Photography and Music are, back: Jessica Keeler, Chris Evan ohnson, Evan Rasmussen, Ned Armstrong; front: David Armstrong, Stacey Evans, Julie Jackson, ackson. Manti Elementary Reflections Winners in Visual Arts are, back: Nina Young, Chad Cox, Thomas Luke Bishop, Robbie Hansen, Troy Sorensen, Aaron Canaday, Timothy Kiesel, Ryan Sorensen; middle: Hansen; Talisha Edwards, Misty Ward, Brittany Denton, Julie Jackson, Derek Denton, Mark Johnson, front: Stacey Beal, Sara Anderson, Stacie Sorensen, Katie Ludvigson. i Ephraim man found dead in canyon Funeral services for McKay Grant Stevens, 28, who died while on a snowmobile trip in Ephraim Canyon, will be held today (Thursday) at 12 noon in the Ephraim Stake Center. went Mr. Stevens F work riday snowmobiling after with the intention of spending the weekend in the canyon and at the family cabin in Willow Creek until late Sunday. His brothers, Scott and Russell, came upon McKays body, leaningagainsta tree, with his snowmobile stuck in several feet of snow close by, Sunday afternoon about 5:30. They notified the Sanpetes Sheriff Dept, and a Sanpete Search and Rescue team, driving a snow cat, retrieved the body. inferred. Revenue from electricity, water and sewer services would eventually cover those costs. The project would be annexed and thus pay Manti City property taxes. City entrepreneur who has several similar and successful operations, will be the Heritage Place owner. Jay Guff, a local build who was present at the Council meeting, said he has examined facilities Mr. Taylor is operating and is impressed with them and with the clientele they serve. He said he is in favor of Mantis doing what it can to bring the project to the city. The upshot of the discussion was the City Councils instructing department heads to bring cost estimates on the extension of services to the Heritage Place site to the next Council meeting. Other matters considered at the Council meeting included: - The announcement of Councilman R. Lynn Nielson that he will be submitting his resignation soon as he and his wife have accepted an LDS -- mission call. - A request from Ron Christensen, Spring City, chairman of the newly organized Central Utah Ballet board of directors, that Manti waive the rent on the old city hall because the ballet will be a organization. non-prof- it He also requested that electricity be provided at a reduced rate and indicated that in the several items maintenance of the building need to be taken care of. Mr. Christensen also intimated that other cities have expressed a desire to be home to the ballet. The Council agreed to consider the Central Utah Ballets request and make a decision soon. Manti public works director, Dale Nielsen, outlined a number of projects he said would keep the work crew busy all summer. One of the projects he recommended is the line installation of a around the upper hydro facilities at an estimated cost of $15,000. -- - by-pa- The Council approved the project as the city is able to budget it. Other projects the city will undertake this summer, Mr. Nielsen said, are the installation of a retaining wall and fence at the new well and installation of waterways at several locations to improve drainage. And he recommended that work should begin soon on replacing water mains on Main Street so that this can be completed before the Utah Dept. ofTransportation undertakes its Main Street upgrade project. Appointments to the Sewer Rate Study Committee - include Janet Lund, Joel Harmon, Helen Thurston and Terrel Dunn. Ralph Larson, watersewer superintendent, will also serve on this committee. Russell Cox residence gets Valentine award Manti Mayor, Kent Larsen and Manti Beautification chairman, Don Cofer, awarded the February Valentine Decoration award to Russel and Julie Cox and daughters of 204 W. 200 N. in Manti. The committee selected them because of their cheerful decorations in every window of their home and the heart shaped wreath on their front door. The next Beautification Award will be made in April for the home best decorated for Easter. (Picture on Page 8) |