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Show Home of The Manti Messenger office will be closed Friday, Feb. 7 so the staff may attend the annual Press Association Convention. The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1992 Pageant Dates: July 9, 10, II, Volume 106 Number 50 31 a copy of Ephraim, for the Great Basin BY BRUCE JENNINGS In the Sanpete Valley, the first four months of the water October, November, year December and January - were both warmer and drier than the long-tim-e averages. And the Weather Services three months forecast for a region that includes the Sanpete Valley uses the same words in its forecast: warmer and drier." -- At the Manti weather station, Lee J. Anderson measured .85 inches of water in January. Normal for the month is 1.02 inches. And Mr. Anderson recorded 3.20 inches for the period, whereas normal is 4.23 inches. four-mont- h Gary Jorgensen, who gathers the weather data at Sorenson Field, a mile southeast Research Center, reported that January produced .82 inch of water, 96 percent of average. For the four months the shortfall was .62 inches. The month produced 3.05 inches, while average is 3.67 inches. The Sno-te- l figures for the snow pack on the watersheds crucial sites where the summer runoffis stored, showa similar precipitation shortfall. At the Seeley Creek Ranger Station east of Ephraim, there are 5.7 inches of water in the snow cover. Thats 59 percent of average, and at the Mammoth Cottonwood course east of Fairview, 6.0 inches of water, 62 percent of average. The Beaver Dams course, low in Twelve Mile Canyon, has 3.8 inches of water in the snow, 69 percent. he reports, the recent helicopter census shows around 200 elk on Where is the small herd of the South Sanpete District -elk that for years drifted out of of eight them bulls and around the hills, crossed Highway 89 70 calves and 120 cows. between Manti and Ephraim The South Sanpete District and browsed in the fields? elk population is only a small Theyre still on the proportion of the number that mountain, according to Brad have Manti Mountain as their Bradley, South Sanpete District habitat, making it the largest conservation officer. elk territory in the state. The elk havent come down, The count, the first he thinks, because of the mild count undertaken, complete winter and the abundance of came up with a census of 10,000 browse in the foothills. elk on the Manti, an area that is But the South Sanpete bounded by Emery County on District does have an elk the east and Sanpete Canyon on problem, Officer Bradley says. the west, by Soldier Summit on About 80 head are congregated the north and Salina Canyon on in the lower part of Twelve Mile the south. Canyon and invading the fields. In 1915 24 elk were trapped Hiat requiresherdingthem back in Yellowstone National Park up the canyon. and transported to Manti Overall, Officer Bradley Mountain. Itwas20years before six-da- y The precipitation shortfall is not confined to Sanpete County; it affects the entire central Utah region. For instance, in the critical Salina Canyon drainage, there are 8.6 inches of water in the snow at Farnsworth Lake, 80 percent of average; 6.9 inches of water at Pickle Keg Springs, 78 percent, and 3.5 inches of water at the Gooseberry Ranger Station, 47 percent of normal. But Mr. Jorgensen and Mr. Anderson are quick to point out that there have been even drier Decembers and Januarys in the Sanpete Valley. For instance, inch of water and December 1986 .35 inch. And they add that thewater years big producers are March, April and May. Their storms could soon bring the water in storage well above normal. the first hunt was allowed. About 900 cows and 900 bulls (young bulls, yearlings) were taken on the Manti last year. The older bulls have been protected to build the herd and provide some monarchs. Wildlife Resources is now considering issuing some permits for older bulls. But theres a problem. About 100 large bulls (and some moose) were illegally killed on the Manti unit lastyear. That doesnt allow for much buildup. Officer Bradley says he knows of two illegal kills on the South Sanpete District, but didnt have evidence to pursue the cases. Of the 100 or so illegal kills on the Manti last season, only nine arrests have been made. The Utah House of Representatives named 75 "Outstanding Educators, Tuesday, January 29th during their regular floor time. Receiving a plaque from her legislator was Marie Beacham, a first grade teacher at Ephraim Elementary School. The Utah Congress of Parents and Teachers in conjunction with superintendents and principals nominated the educators for Representative districts is named each year. Recipients of the awards were selected on the basis of professionalism, the educators working relationship with students, parents and other colleagues, their philosophy of education and their accomplishments in their field. Mrs. Beacham is highly regarded by students, parents, colleagues and administrators and with good reason," said Principal Jim Petersen. "She is a very skilled master teacher, able to motivate and inspire every child to their maximum potential. Each child is loved, nurtured, and surrounded by a warmth, sense of humor, and love of learning that enables each to excel. Her classroom is one that teachers visit to see her effective and new ideas. Her sharing of her knowledge and love of childrens literature, influences our whole schools reading emphasis and philosophy," he added. I believe that the improvement and renewal of society is the broad goal of education," Mrs. Beacham said. However, the one indivisible unity of society is the individual and it is in the improvement of individual quality of life that the educational enterprise is given meaning and focus." It is an honor to have such outstanding teachers in this state," said Speaker Craig Moody. They contribute not only to the growth ofour children but to all of us with their efforts throughout our communities and our state. teaches safety to students 1 I !ir r I I-- . . JRJ 1: t; j f 5 rlil m ii . O f fi.yy o . 4?' . U4 u January 1986 produced only .23 Marie Beacham is honored these awards. This is the third year that the House of Representatives has made these awards. One educator from each of the states 75 House of 1 1 Elk herd still in area BY BRUCE JENNINGS 8 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 992 UP&L First four months of water year warmer and drier than average 14-1- 'r I; - 4 kf : 1 . " K ' i ' 1 jr L 4 ji fa Utah Power and Light employees Rod Taylor, Bruce Blackham, and Judy Guemey, demonstrate dangers of electricity to Manti Elementary students. The safety topics Included kite flying, moving sprinkler pipes, downed power lines, underground cables, and shooting Insulators. Building inspector predicts building boom in Sanpete compensate for the dropoff in other construction, so that the one is only major project local economy wont get any on the a underway building Snow College main campus that special boost from the residential will serve several functions and boom. be ready for spring occupancy. Mr. Nicholls told the County For several recent years Commission Tuesday, that his school and church building office should generate around construction has played a major $68,000 revenue from fees, much the budget role in the local economy. But more than that phase of building has now appropriation. But, he added, slowed down to a trickle. thathemay need some parttime The boom in housing, help, particularly during the months of April to therefore, will probably only busy Will Sanpete County have a residential building boom next summer? Dale Nicholls, Sanpetes new building inspectorzoning administrator thinks so. In fact, the boom is probably now underway. New houses are under construction in almost every town in Sanpete, Mr. As for commercial building, -- Nicholls says. What will trigger the residential boom? Much lower interest rates and an November. Ephraim LDS Institute names 'Sweetheart Couple of the Year' Mayo and Eva Black, of Ephraim, have been chosen to receive the annual Sweetheart Award, at Friday Forum, on February 7, at 12:30 p.m. at the Black managed a cafe for seven years, and later managed a ladies dress shop for 30 years. Both Eva andMayohas been active in the LDS Church and Ephraim LDS Institute of have served in a wide variety of Religion. assignments. Mayo has served The Sweetheart Award is in several bishoprics as a presented by Institute faculty counselor and as ward clerk. He and students to a couple who has also served in a high priests exemplify the LDS standards of presidency and as president of marriage and who have the YMMIA. He served for three successfully reared a model LDS years at the Manti Temple family. The Blacks are the 15th Visitors Center. couple to be honored as a Eva has also been actively Sweetheart Couple. involved in church assignments. Mayo Black is a graduate of She has served in a Relief Society Richfield High School, and Eva attended and graduated from presidency, and has served as Young Womens president, and in a Primary presidency. Both Eva and Mayo presently serve as nursery leaders in the Ephraim Third Ward. This and popular Ephraim couple pursue many interests and hobbies. Their favorite pursuit is acting as grandparents to the entire well-know- n neighborhood. The LD Singers will also perform at the Sweetheart Forum on February 7, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ephraim Institute. The public is invited to attend. the former Ephraim High School. Mayo attended college at Cedar City and also at Snow College. The couple was married March 3, 1939, in the Manti LDS Temple. Eva and Mayo Black are the parents of three daughters and two sons: VaLear Mellor, Ephraim; Annette Scherrer, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Diane Gordon, Ephraim; Larry Black, Ephraim and Tim Black, Manti. The Blacks are grandparents of 26 grandchildren and great-grandparen- ts of two. Mayo has been employed in a variety of occupations during his lifetime, including employment by the US Forest Service and manager of the Ephraim Swimming Pool. Eva - Sweetheart Couple. V |