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Show v Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1992 Pageant Dates July 11,12,13, Volume 106 Number 27 50 John Henrie Nielson of Manti, Recorder at the Manti Temple, retired from that position at the end of the year. Mr. Nielson has served in that capacity for 20 years. John Henries employment with the Temple began in 1959 when he was employed in the office, and also became an ordinance worker. He was set apart as Temple Recorder in January, 1972. Nielson is the sixth recorder to serve in that capacity since the Manti Temple was dedicated in 1888. Preceding him were Moses F. Farnsworth, Lewis Anderson, Peter A. Poulson, A. Bent Peterson and Wallen L. Christensen. Temple presidents under whom John Henrie has served are A. Bent Peterson, Reuel E. Christensen, June W. Black, Wilbur W. Cox, Alma P. Burton, Earl R. Olsen and the present president, Garth P. Monson. His job description would probably say Keeping accurate records of everything that happens in the Temple. Thats a pretty big responsibility,"Nielsonsays.It includes not only thousands of baptisms, endowments, marriages and sealings, but also keeping track of administrative records - budget, personnel, payrolls, historical records and keeping track of the physical aspects of the Temple -- -- 0 Mantl LDS Temple MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, a copy John Henrie Nielson retires as Manti Temple Recorder 16-2- im) It's swearing (in) time construction and remodeling projects, maintenance, etc.," he said. During the recent major renovation of the Temple, John Henrie assisted President Wilbur W. Cox in keeping track of the records and assisting in the supervision of a major renovation project. Some were records handwritten when Nielson took over the job. Now, however, modern computers have been installed to expedite the vast amount of bookkeeping required. What will Recorder Nielson do when put out to pasture? An avid sportsman who loves nature, John Henrie will undoubtedly spend more time He enjoying the also is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Renae and eryoying being with his family members. And hell surely continue to be visible in the Temple as he attends Yvonne Larsen swears In new Sterling Town Councilmembers Tim Denton, Helen Thomas, and Mary Hansen. Bernice Ottosen was out of town. She will be sworn In at a later date. s. regularly and makes his expertise available to his replacement and the Temple Presidency, as well as being a patron. What was the hardest part of his job? Trying to straighten out problems caused by incorrect information. And the most rewarding part? I loved the association with people the presidencies, workers, patrons, and especially the young people coming to the Temple to be sealed for eternity ," he said. I got a lot of that," he added, because the Manti Temple has had the highest percentage of marriages in relation to the total number of patrons, of any LDS Temple. For how many couples has he processed marriage and sealing records? "Lots!", he said. - Wendy Hansen swears In new Ephraim City Councilmen Barry Baker, Mark Anderson, and Cliff Blrrell, at installation ceremonies held Monday, January 6th. Old ZCMI Building to be partially restored in Pioneer State Park The two buildings that constitute the old Manti Grocery are hollow shells now. The purchase agreement entered into by Morris Crisp, the new owner, and Wilbur Braithwaite, the previous owner, provided that Mr. Crisp would gain ownership of the buildings proper and Mr. Braithwaite would retain ownership of their contents. Much of the furnishings and equipment have been salvaged now, says Mr. Braithwaite, who adds that some ofthe item s have been sold and others will be stored and still others junked. And the hollow shells, Mr. Crisp said, will soon be coming down because a provision of his financing package requires that must be done by January 15. Mr. Crisp has donated the stone in the old ZCMI building to the Utah State Parks Service and it will apparently be, according to plan, partially reconstructed at Pioneer State Park. The stone blocks will be carefully removed, placed on pallets and possibly stored locally before they are sent to their final destination. But the future of the brick in Manti Grocerys original home is uncertain. Used brick has a considerable monetary value for people who want to clean it, Mr. Crisp said. He expects to use some of the brick in building planters and benches at the new store. But much of it could end up at a landfill. Heritage Preservation & Recycling, Salt Lake City, which is handling the demolition, has already removed some of the salvageable material from the building and expects to find market for other items. After the walls have come down, Mr. Crisp said, his brother, Tom Crisp, will bring in equipment to clear the area and spread a layer of gravel. A concrete pad will be laid next spring to complete the parking area. In the meantime, anyone who wants a souvenir of the time when people built for the long-timfuture perhaps a block stone from the quarry or a brick from the brickyard south of town, the principal element in the historic structure will be permitted to have such a souvenir. - e - S- - Steinway grand piano finds permanent resting place BY SANDRA I ANTE It The beautiful old 1917 Steinway and Sons grand piano which, until the last few years, graced the chapel of the old Ephraim North Ward has, at last, found a permanent resting place on the upper floor of the restored Ephraim Cooperative Building. It is a fitting place for it to be since it too, has been restored into a beautiful, qual- bit rocky, as was JL.1 the Cooperatives and those who loved it, and knew what it was worth, were concerned that it might end up as too many other fine instruments - unused and left to decay. However, when the Ephraim Cooperative Building was available, there seemed to be a place for the old piano, and the Ephraim Utah Stake donated the instrument to the Ephraim Square Board on the ity musical instrument that will condition would that the gladden the eye and the ear of be restored and piano used. all who visit the upstairs Social Under the direction of the Hall. (Continued on Page 2) Its path to restoration was a -- i .4 . , . n V r J . - - Manti City Youth Council members are sworn In by City Manager Bill Mickelson. From left; Allan Church, Kristina Holley, Danyelle Davis, Jesse Liddell, Maleena Chesley, Chris Cox, Shirley McArthur. Manti City Youth Council takes oath During the Thursday, January 2nd meeting of the Manti City Council seven young people from Manti were sworn into office as the Manti City Youth Council. The oath of office was administered by Bill Mickelson, City Administrator. The youths who will hold these leadership positions for the coming year are Allan Church, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Church, who will serve as Mayor, with Kristina Holley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce as the City Holley, Administrator. City Council members are: Jesse Liddell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Liddell; Shirley McArthur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger McArthur; Maleena Chesley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Chesley; Danyelle Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis: Chris Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Cox. Each member of the Youth City Council will serve as a representative on the various city committees. Also, each youth will plan and organize a project to serve the community in some way. |