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Show Messenger-Enterpris- e, Thursday, May 4,1989 Page 5 Measurements portend severe water shortage in central Utah JENNINGS City, county and irrigation company officers in the central Utah area are preparing to take BY BRUCE A -- . conservation measures in an effort to help cope with a severe water shortage. The shortage is predicted on the basis of Soil Conservation Service first of May measurements on critical watersheds. Those measurements indicate a water shortage in a snow pack that is less than 50 percent of average on most high mountain watersheds. Citizens give Input to County Commissioners as they ponder difficult mobile home decisions. All The measurements also resides of the argument were represented at the meeting. veal that the snow at the lower foothill elevations is now gone. The 1988 water year was also shortoper should be required to help pointed out that manufactured a dry year and that years (Continued from Page 1) fall to contributed this has years bought the property as a week- monitor the situation in the homes have several advantages. since conditions, many drought subdivision. One of them, he explained, is end retreat were last depleted springs Some people dont have affordability. Dont pass reguOur intention was to comply summer. with the county code," he said. sewer, water, lights, a lady lations, he advised, that would The May 1 situation in the eliminate manufactured homes." observed. This is what is hapWe had planned improvements area is comparable, though not Commissioner Leonard Black-ha- a septic tank, drill a well. But pening right next to my home." as as that of 1977, but extreme, conducted the hearing, we dont feel we should go ahead People should have the freefollowed 1977 was by 1978, a until we get some direction from dom to own and enjoy private which was attended by around wet year. 50 evidently very concerned the county. Wed like to submit property, some one else commented. residents. Ralph Mickelson was a a plan for upgrading our subdimember of the SCS crew that Two dealers in what they vision." Well take into account onto more than 50 snow flew your called manufactured homes I am personally embarrassed he and suggestions, over the weeklocations promised, survey contrast to homes to go through . . . and see the also consider what counother end his measureand here are - were present and defended their eyesores there, a mobile home ties with similar problems are ments for Sanpete and three product owner said. doing in preparing a new mobile neighboring counties: Charlie McConkie, from Richhome ordinance. It is important that youzone Sanpete - The Meadows field, said manufactured homes an area - be strict about it, in Ephraim Canyon has course must now meet HUD standards. A second public hearing to another witness advised. 34 of snow, containing inches should be placed on a consider proposed changes in 11.6 inches of water. Thats only Other comments took differ- They permanent foundation and the mobile home section of the 43 ent directions: Dont penalize hooked of normal for May 1. up to water, sewer and Sanpete County Development A percent mobile home owners." Mobile on year ago May 1, the Meadhe said. Code will be held at the courthomes should be judged on a electricity, ows had 20 inches of water in Luke Luekenga, Vernal, house on June 6 at 2 p.m. site by site basis." The devel the snow cover. Public hearing -- water, 53 percent of average. Emery - The Seely Creek Ranger Station course has 19 inches of snow with 6.2 inches of water. Thats 33 percent of average. Most of the water in this drainage flows into Emery County. A smaller amount is diverted via the Ephraim tunnel into the Sanpete Valley. Juab -- - The snow cover at Reeses Flat east of Levan is about gone. There is still an inch of snow on the ground and it contains . 1 inch ofwater. That amounts to about one percent of average for the course. Sevier The SCS chartered helicopter flew onto three sites in the Salina Canyon watershed. At the Gooseberry Ranger Station the snow is gone. Theres only an inch left at Pickle Keg - Springs. High in the watershed, at Farnsworth Lake, the 6now cover is 32 inches deep and contains 11.2 inches of water. Thats 49 percent of average. Its also only a little more than half the 1988 water content. The cool late April weather has held back the runoff from the high mountain watershed - a plus, but only a minor one, irrigation company officers say. Theyre not anticipating anything that could be called high water when the hot weather arrives. Public officials and SCS personnel are planning to go public soon on water conservation recommendations. And theyre hoping that those proverbial May flowers dont die of thirst or the wells run dry. m --- in site-bui- lt -- -- -- Lower in Ephraim Canyon at Nephi gets top priority by UDOT Ik the Headquarters station, there Wasatch Academys winning ski team: front; Leah Traister, Amy are 3.3 inches of water, 19 percent of average, in 10 inches of Wakefield, Mike Shurko, Autumn Mathis, Dave Haggen and Andy Ochoa. Back; Matt Bond, Rob Hernandez, Lynn Okoneski, and snow. low in Coach Lori Grebe. At the Beaver Off-ram- p Several good news items surfaced at the Sanpete County Commissioners Tuesday morning session. The main good news was that the state Dept, of Transportaeast of tion has put the p Nephi on the at the top of this years priority list. In fact, a survey crew is now at the site and construction could begin off-ram- soon. The one project, at a cost of $3,413.96, included the installation of security items at the county jail. The main item: a security mesh cover at the exercise area. The second item, for $9,194.20, includes as its principal feature the installation of 466 feet of ot chain link fence and 10 gates at the county fairgrounds. The Commission interThe acwill better provide change off and then cess to up Salt Creek Canyon to Highway 89 at the Pigeon Hollow Junction. Among the benefits the facility will have for Sanpete County and points south will be greater tourist traffic along the states scenic route. It will, of course, provide an improved route to Utahs metropolitan areas. Dr. Wendell II. McGarry, former Sanpete Commission chairman, spearheaded the campaign to get the The facility was first rejected by DOT on the grounds that traffic counts showed it was not justified on the basis of usage. DOT has since been persuaded to change its position on that issue. Good news for the builders of agricultural, commercial and residential structures in unincorporated areas of the county, also came out of the meeting. The Commission decided to establish a building fee schedule based on 50 percent of valuation for agricultural structures, 60 percent for commercial and residential structures and 70 for cabins. I The previous structure based the building fees on 100 percent of valuation, but the Commission, after taking account the charges assessed by neighboring counties, decided that 100 percent of valuation was too severe. In other action the Commission approved a contract covering two projects to Johnson Brothers Construction, Manti, the low bidder. much-sought-aft- also er 2, off-ram- p. Dams, Twelve Mile Canyon, the snow is already gone. High in the watershed at the Mt. Baldy Ranger Station, the snow is 35 inches deep and contains 12.9 inches of water. Thats 49 percent of average. Comparable figures are 20.9 inches for May 1, 1988; 16.6 in 1987 and 32.2 in 1986. Higher in Fairview Canyon contribution of $300 to the handicapped childrens camp at Palisade State Park that is operated by Bill Peterson. - A contribution of $2, 500 to the Fairview Museum to be used in developing the Wooly Mammoth panorama at the museum. - Allowing the Sanpete County High School Rodeo Association the use of the fair- at the Huntington-Horseshogrounds May 9 for staging a course there are 36 inches of rodeo. snow. It contains 14.5 inches of -- - A e 23-2- Several new events will highlight this year's Scandinavian Festival Plans continue to progress for the Scandinavian Festival to be held in Ephraim on Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th. This years festival will feature several new events including a Little Denmark Supper on Friday evening May 26th at which time a King and Queen of the festival will be chosen from among the local couples who have been married at least 50 years. All of the couples who have reached their golden weddings will be invited to the supper as guests of the festival. Tickets will be available for the rest of us at a nominal charge. An authentic smorgasbord will be served at the end of the festival on Saturday the 27th. Numerous events are planned for the festival day including a new YeastBread baking competition. Watch closely for a listing of the times and events which The will be published in and the Ephraim Enterprise Manti Messenger on the Thursday just prior to the festival. The festival committee is encouraging anyone who is interested in sponsoring a food or craft booth at the festival to contact the committee very soon. Goods that are sold in the crafts booths must be of a nature to reflect the theme of the festival. Individually crafted items are welcomed as well as items that have a traditional Scandinavian origin. Foods that are sold should also reflect the heritage of the r at area. This is a great opportunity for local organizations or individuals to participate in a fun event and make some money of the side. Anyone who is interested should call to the general chairman, Bruce Peterson at 283- - 4632 or Marge Bennion at Parade entries are also encouraged. If you have not been contacted for an entry and would like to participate in the parade on Saturday the 27th, please call Bruce Peterson. 283-634- 5. jL Wasatch ski team gets Knudsen Cup Trophy Wasatch Academys ski team captured the Knudsen Cup Trophy from Park City April 1st in the annual Knudsen Cup Ski Race. r Wasatch Academy is a school in boarding high Mt. Pleasant. The race is sponsored by Art Knudsen of Salt Lake City with the winner receiving the traveling trophy. This year the cup consists of three separate races and then points were combined four-yea- Eighteen Snow College employees were honored for their long and distinguished service to the school at the colleges annual employee recognition banquet recently. Employees who this year mark their 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th and 36th years Ten-ye- ar employees included: Gerhard Bolli, registrar; Keith Brothersen, motor pool service manager; Dr. Susan Burdett, associate professor of English; Dr. Mary Ann Christison, associate professor of English as a IN Ephraim Elementary students prepare exhibits to highlight their study of the United States. and Wasatch Academy. For the last several years Park City has held the trophy. It was a very close competition with them. Next year the trophy will be earned at the Utah Winter Games. management; Dennis Hansen, assistant professor of music; Claudia Jarrett, vocational director; Dr. Gary Parnell, associate professor of English; Renee Peterson, secretary to the president; and Paul Rasmussen, director of the computer center. Honored for 20 years of servJohn Meade, professor of psychology and mathematics. Those honored as employees were Dr. Demont Howell, professor of English; and Daniel Witt, professor of sociolice was 25-ye- theatre artsspeech; Stephen and anthropology. Honored for 30 years of service was Dr. Garth Beacham, professor of psychology and Crosland, maintenance specialist; Russell Dean, director of learning resources and college librarian; Douglas Dyreng, assistant professor of business Snow Colleges senior employee, Dr. Afton Hansen, was honored for 36 years of service to the college. second language; Dr. Kim Christison, associate professor of JL City and Waterford High Schools, Snow College employees cited for distinguished service at the school were honored. W determine the winner. Wasatch won two of the three meets and earned the trophy with a total score of 9. The teams that competed for the title were: Brighton, Park to ogy education. Ephraim Elementary students finish year's study on U.S. Vets representative coming students established Ephraim Elementary 5th grade students culminated a year-lonstudy of the United States with a States Fair on g April 28th. Students chose to become an expert on a state and gathered material for that particular state. A set of criteria for each state was so could prepare a booth to show off their state to their fellow students and parents. The students worked very hard and the booths were Borne ofthefmestthathavebeendone in recent years, stated Mrs. Clarene Brenchley, and Miss Kay Ericksen, 5th grade teachers. The Service Officer from the American Legion Department Service Office, in Salt Lake City will be in the Sanpete area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting applications for compensation, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. This a free service and veterans need not be a member ofThe American Legion to qualify for assistance. The American Legion Service Officer will be at the Ephraim Job Service Monday, May 15, 1989 from 11 until 12 noon. |
