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Show niiiiiiiiiiiiui Ik k4ter 3314 0000 pubUthd wMy tor $13 OQy r In Sonpote $14 00yerouttldo$onptby Motaongor-lntorprl- Inc t J5 $ Mein Monti UT 1464? ?d lo poatoqo poid o Monti UtoH Poatmoatof 50c a copy Volume 103 Number 8 twd oddrn thonqoa Mnwtl Mwitnw SS S Moin 'i'ilimn'iiii"'ii iiw Early Deadlines next week due to Labor Day. All ads and news Home of the Mormon Miracle Pageant USES in1 Monti QT 1464? MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 Items need to be dropped off by 5 p.m. Saturday The newspaper office will be closed on Monday anti Meadows Waterfowl area dedicated Friday " "We applaud the late Donell Anderson for his foresightedness and Interest In preserving the wetland and their wildlife and helping meet a public need," said Dee C. Hansen, director of the State Department of Natural Resources, In his keynote address Friday at the dedication of the Manti Meadows Waterfowl Area. The 460 acres In the area had been In the Anderson family -William H., his son Milton, and his son Donell - for three gen- 'ip Xjv V-- . -- erations. For more than half a century they had run range cattle on the land, built fences and rorrals, undertaken projects that crowd was on hand for the dedication of the Manti Meadows Waterfowl area, which includes 460 acres, that was owned by the late Donnell Anderson, now purchased by the state for waterfowl development. A good f V'V K, pro- vided better water manageto ment. done some enhance carrying capacity for grazing. And they had taken a special the Interest In the waterfowl that ducks and the geese made It a stopping-of- f place on their migratory Journeys. They nested In the area, raised their young, found food and shelter among the shrubs and grasses. The 460 acres Include a variety of terrain: several ponds, a number of springs, some marshland, a few small hill- ocks. . t , i The state paid slightly more than $128,000 for the land. Seventy-fiv- e percent of the money came from the Federal ' Aid In Wildlife Restoration pro- gram. Ducks Unlimited - which has about 2.900 members In contributed $16,000. Utah The rest came from Utah duck -- Manti Meadows will provide an alternative site to ease the pressure on the limited wet- stamp revenue. The purchase didn't cost the Utah taxpayer a dime, Mr. Hansen said. Now that Utah Wildlife Resources has responsibility for the admlnlstraUon of the Manti lands along The states wetlands, he added, are a major element in Pacific flyway. the nine-stat- e Meadows Waterfowl Management Area, what changes will be made on the 460 acres? "They provide recreational opportunities for thousands of Utah residents, contribute in a variety of ways to the economy and help satisfy the need for areas to conduct hundreds of Informational and educational tours for elementary through university age students." "We'll clear the area of the fences and corrals," said Brent K. Hutchings. Wildlife Re- sources wildlife habitat specialist, and rail off undesirable plants like greasewood. And well do a considerable to shrubs amount of like Russian olive and wild rose, to Siberian pea, sunflowers, evergreens, The Manti Meadows Ares, Hansen said. Is one of the first projects In an ongoing Utah Wildlife Resources program. a variety of to the Wasatch Front," Hansen said. grasses that will provide the waterfowl with both food and shelter. "We also want to maximize the use of the water thats avail- The program will include additional acquisitions, long-terleases and the development of lands the state already owns. Duane Greene of Utahs Ducks Unlimited, which expects to continue making contributions to the program, explained that the organization is not merely interested In Improving the wildlife habitat but also in "creating environmental able. Some grazing of livestock may be permitted In the area If the grazing doesnt Interfere with the management plan, Mr. Hutchings said. Brad Bradley. South Sanpete District conservation officer, will be Involved In the development of the area as a prime waterfowl site. consciousness." The federal aid funds for the restoration programs are provided by the Human Robertson Act, which levies percent excise lax on guns and ammu- all During the early 1980s major waterfowl habitat was destroyed by flooding throughout the state. Mr. Hansen said. The swelling Great Salt Lake alone swallowed up nearly a half million acres of choice wetland, he explained. nition. The slate funds come from r waterfowl stamp sales - a program now in its first year, that will raise around a million dollars all told, and even more if it Is extended. -- four-yea- Sanpete County Fair now history BY BRUCE JENNINGS V ft t 'i. .lii- - ..a V . Brent K. Hutchings and Brad Bradley overlook some of the prime marshland that is now an excellent area for waterfowl development. li- - U.iv t j , axiwA 1- - project viable, but now on 'back burner' Four-Seaso- ns The proposed project, a huge summer and winter recreation facility proposed several years ago In the mountains east of here, still looks good, but It has been put on the back burner for about a Four-Season- s year. Scott Truman, economic development director for Emery County, told members of the Sanpete County Economic Development Board that efforts have taken a back seat while he has been finishing a golf course project. Both Sanpete and Emery Counties put money Into a fund to study the feasibility of the project which would Include down hill and skiing, condominiums, and summer recreation facilities. cross-countr- y It was reported that the two plots of land being considered are for sale, but no firm purchase price has been given. Truman reported that there are two development companies interested In pursuing money for the project, but the land owners need to declare what they will sell the land for. The Idea was presented that possibly one of the owners may consider gifting the land to the Snow College Foundation and, thereby, opening the door to develop the project. Bruce Barton was assigned to contact Bob Stoddard to see If the college would be Interested In this possibility. The committee Is planning to add a business advisory group, people who can be contacted for expertise In various matters, and several names were suggested. The committee has long felt the need for (he county to fund a developer for the This matter has been county. proposed to the mayors and commissioners. At the present time Carol Holmes, a professional, Is seeking ways to fund the position. full-tim- e other companies. Ruth Cook, Fountain Green, was welcomed as a new memlxr from that community. She succeeds Shirley Hansen. Mrs. Cook Is the owner of a small sewing company which makes little girls dresses. She currently has sLx employees and has been working In her basement. However, she has purchased a building In Fountain Green and plans to expand her work force to about 25. The "Sands of Time" ran out on the 1988 Sanpete County Fair Saturday night as the crowds disbursed, the exhibitors collected their ribbons and their prize money and the lights went out at the stands, the games and the arena. Of course, some things remained for Sunday and Monday: cleaning up the littered grounds, dismantling the rides, hauling away the rodeo livestock. How well the fair came out financially won't be known for a few days while Shirley Roberts, fair board treasurer, deposits the receipts and pays the bills. The fair isn't supposed to be " a Gary Myrup, who completed his ninth term as fair board chairman, pointed out. For Instance, he commented. the thousands of dollars that are handed out to the folks who make the best zucchini bread or show the most attractive bottle of apricots are provided by a county subsidy. money-maker,- teers. But several of the special events do come close to paying their own way. -- The demolition derby, for InAnd money-makethe concert and the rodeo may make or lose a little, depending on the gate receipts. The of course. Is largely financed by the advertisers. The big payoff." one patron stance, is a r. fair-boo- commented, countywide Thanks to them - and to you who gave us your support by Joining in." he said. k, "is having a that Is Register to vote Registration agents will be at their posts on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. to register voters for the primary election to be held on Sept. 13. Local er educational and fun and gives literally hundreds of people the opportunity to participate." The parade," she said, was not only a great procession but a candy scramble, the local talent shows were really neat and the Cookout King contest was a kind of outside restaurant. "My grandklds loved It all even the youngest, who spilled pop down my boots. And I wore out two falrbooks looking for clues." The fair, Mr. Myrup said, depends for Its success on the efforts of hundreds of volun are: Ephraim No. 1: Barbara Bailey, 141 E. 200 N.. Fphralm. Ephraim No. 2: Eunice M. Alder. 165 W. 100 S.. r.phralm. Ephraim No. 3: Joan Meade, 78 S. 200 E., Ephraim. 1: No. Manti Don Bartholomew, 485 E. 300 S.. Manti. Manti No. 2: Valerie Dyreng, 110S. 100 W., Manti. Manti No. 3: Jane H. Church, 195 W. 300 N.. Manti. Sterling: Rose L MdlT. Sterling. ;s The revolving loan fund was discussed and it was reported that loan applications will be solicited, screened and given tentative approval by the local RLF Board. Once tentative approval has been given, Howard registration agents and their addresses for tills area .ft' h & ;rrr r.s.vvV' t Bird's office will be called in to act as consultant to the local board to Insure that the company will get final approval up the line. Last year the local board approved loans to two companies. It was reported that it will be about October or November before new funds will be made available. Also, about that time, funds will start coming back from the first company as It makes payments. This money can be used to help finance the The Manti High School band, marching just behind the color guard, was a great way to start the Sanpete County Parade. |