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Show A timely letter on speeding See Trivia. Page 2 USP$ 3284 0000 Volume published WMkly foe $1$ 102 00yor In $1t 00yr vld Sonpt by MMfl9rEntrprlt Number 37 Inc 3$ $ 50 Moln Monti UT 2nd clost potog poid TT Monti Utoh POSTMASTER Sond oddrot cbonpo to Monti Mottonpor 33$ Moln Monti UT 14442 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1988 a copy Jessie Jensen honored at annual Old Folks Party BY BRUCE several ballet movements and dances, with Mrs. Bagnall de- JENNINGS Jessie Jensen, best known simply as Aunt Jessie, at 101 Mantis only centenarian was singled out for special honors In this centennial year at the annual Old Folks Party. She Is a gallant, self-relian- scribing the various skills as they were performed. In talking about the dinners honored lady, Bob Jensen again quoted his mother: When the Lord sent us to earth, He told us It wouldn't be easy, and Hes a man of His word." He then described some of the major incidents In her life: her mother died when she was six, her husband died when she was 40 leaving her with four chil- t, independent, and courageous lady," her son Bob said In paying tribute to his mother. And he quoted her frequent observation that When you have been on this earth a hundred years, that is a long time." dren. her father died five Also honored were several months after her husband and residents who are 90 and older: her died only two Stanford and Artlmlsea months after that. Thus within Johnson, Ed Carpenter, Ge- a period of seven months, she neva Bown, Cal Mickelson and lost her husband, father and step-moth- Ed Nielson. step-mothe- And special thanks were accorded Eric and Elga Nicholls and Morris and Beverly Squire, who have now served on the Old Folks committee for 22 years. Next year theyll be guests Centenarian Jessie Jensen and her family: Bob and Ruth Jensen, Helen Wilson, Wayne and Ruth Tuttle. At 101, Jessie is Manti's oldest resident. er r. Aunt Jessie returned to ManU to live following the death of her husband. She had a garden, sometimes large, for more than 50 years." Bob said. She woman, was a ManU LDS Temple worker for 27 years, was a counselor in the South Ward Relief Society and Relief Society secretary on the stake level. She was particularly active in genealogy. "She read her son commented; Her knowledge of the scriptures and church doctrine was con-stanUy- ," enviable." Her hands were never idle. She crocheted lace for pillow cases, sheets and table linens. She has pieced and quilled many quilts, and given them to others. She pieced and tied little lap robes and sent them to the Medical Primary Childrens Center. To countless family members and friends, she is fondly remembered by the lovely hand-embroidere- d temple aprons she has given them." Her husband was a counselor in the stake presidency and She fried chicken and baked canned and preserved the food lemon for David O. McKay. rather than committee mem- from her garden, and always Melvin pies J. Ballard, Stephen L. bers. had a year's supply of food on Richards, among others," who hand. visited their home. Jay Alder was the master of Prominent among her acceremonies and Girven Stott Three of Aunt Jessie's chiloffered the prayer. The program complishments is her family attended the birthday dren was presented by mlnuteman college graduates, two of with their mother: Helen Vivian Bagnall and her three them having served missions, party Wilson, now caring for her children, who responded gal- and all responsible contribumother: Wayne and Ruth Tuttle lantly In the emergency caused tors to society." and Bob and Ruth Jensen. The when another program stood AcUve in the organization of third daughter, Clara and her the Old Folks committee up. the LDS Church, Mrs. Jensen husband Jay DeGraff, now live The Bagnalls demonstrated served a mission as a young in Puebla, Mexico. Council seeks methods of shaving peak power loads Henretty named new chairman The EMETCON system of power control came In for some discussion at the March 16 meeUng of the ManU Intense City Council. Electrical Superintendent Gene Rogers told the council that the system was a method of control whereby a device would automatically shut off power for a limited period of time during peak loads. ask representatives of EMETCON to attend the next council meeting and present additional details. Law Enforcement Contract A proposal by Sanpete County Sheriff Chuck Ramsey met with somewhat unenthusiast lc response from the council. The proposal would turn over all law enforcement activities to the County Sheriff on a contract For example, a home hot wabasis. Concern was expressed ter heater could be shut down by the council that the city for perhaps 7 to 15 minutes would lose control of its own during crucial consumption department. "Who would hire Umes. Such an interrupUon of and if necessary, fire policepower would have little if any men?" Councilman Max Call effect on the amount of hot waasked. ter available to the consumer. In Whether or not the council the event such a device were would be able to assign specific to a the consumer, by agreed to the police under the a such as Jobs Incentive, special contract could be system was also quesdiscount, monthly 1 think we need to be given, Supt. Rogers suggested. tioned. before relinquishcareful Shaving the peak load would very make it so the rate the city paid ing local control of the police for its energy would be reduced department," Call said. The In the long haul. Thus the city other councilmen agreed, and could afford to give the incentive the matter was tabled for further study and Information. and still lose no revenue. Lawsuit Set for April 27 The system is already In opsizeable number of eration in a City Attorney Paul cities. For example, many of the advised the council residents of Nephl have already that the hearing on the Special signed up for the system. Rogers Improvement District lawsuit gave the council a long list of would be held on April 24. That other cities who are using the suit is the result of a filing by a system. They are all basically number of citizens asking that the action taken by the council very happy with the system, Rogers said, "consumers and be declared Invalid and that power suppliers alike. they be relieved from the asThe council finally decided to sessments levied against their Fris-chknec- ht property. Attorney was instructed to pursue the defense of the case with all means available. New Employees Named Frls-chknec- ht Mayor May Peterson informed the council that she had appointed Michelle Larsen as Manti CityTreasurer, to replace Mrs. Jeannie Davis, who resigned that position. The mayor also named Kellie Green as Office Secretary. Both appointments were to be made by the Mayor, with concurrence of the council. The council approved these appointments. Four-Wheel- er Approved The council approved the drive purchase of a vehicle to be used In the parks and cemetery departments. four-whe- Fire Department Equipment Councilman Glen Goodwin reported that he had met with the Fire Department and had discussed some of their needs with them. He said that the department is planning to expand Its facilities at the present location, to provide for a training room and restroom facilities. "They also need two additional air packs and two additional bottles for the air packs," he said. The council agreed to authorize those purchases. It was also noted that by buying the 4th of July fireworks at this time (Continued on Page 8) We believe in doing whatever is possible to sUmulate economic growth and commerce In Sanpete County," said Tom Henretty, new chairman of the Sanpete Economic Development Committee. other to Sanpete, likes living In the county but also wants to make a living. That's why he accepted the position on the committee and is working with other members to sUmulate economic Henretty, relatively like many newcomers growth. Henretty is a native of Gaylord, Michigan, and graduated from Northwest Michigan Junior College. After college he Joined the army and was assigned to Asmara. East Africa. It was In that faraway country that the young man, a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaSaints met several LDS servicemen and was converted. He said his family had warned him about the Mormons, but after years and then attended the University of Oregon where he worked towards a doctorate. Henretty and his family moved to ManU where he was principal at ManU High School and also worked with the Snow College Vocational Education Department. He left ManU and moved to Wyoming where he accepted an assistant superintendency and then superintendent of schools before moving back to ManU in 1980. The Henrettys have four children. Brian, who is working on a law degree at the University of California at Berkeley: Stacy, who is teaching at the MTC while working on a masters at BYU: Shawn and Cristel, who are both attending BYU. They y much study and prayer he Joined the church. Following his three years in the army, Henretty attended Brigham Young University where he met his future wife. Joyce Burnett. He later conUn-uehis education and earned a masters degree in education have four grandchildren. The Henrettys are living in Manti because they like the community and its way of life. He left the security of education to go into business for himself. Henretty is in property develop- ment and management ami soon plans on developing a drive in near Manti High last-food- s School. Operating any business in Sanpete County is not an easy thing to do. In fact, most businesses are struggling to keep going. Others have closed. I len retty realizes that when any business closes, the cutback in employment hurts those still in business and trims a little more off the tax base which provides for education and government. Like others on the committee, he is looking for ways to stop the trend and improve the economy. He believes the committee is in a position to help lure businesses to Sanpete with funds from the revolving loan fund and by developing ideas and putting serious efforts into industry. Henretty knows it will be a tough row to hoe, but he is will lng to meet the challenge. d admlnistraUon from the University of Utah. He was school principal In Malad, Idaho for four Emergency Numbers: Tom Henretty Ephraim Manti 45 911 Leadership and expertise SFC Craig Larsen honored by NG Several important visitors were on hand this past weekend for the March drill of BUy B 1st Battalion, 140th Field Artillery, Utah Army NaUonal Guard, in ManU. The delegaUon was led by Col. Randy J. Ence, Deputy Commander, I Corps Artillery which is headquartered in Salt Lake City. According to Col. Ence, the purpose of the visit was to make a special presentation to SFC Craig M. Larsen and to observe the regular operaUon of the unit and it's soldiers. I SFC Larsen was honored as this years Detur Digniori" recipient for the State of Utah. This award is presented each year to the outstanding senior NCO in the Utah National Guard," said Col. Ence. "We in the Field Artillery are very proud of SFC Larsen and his accomplishments of the past year, and we are happy that this year's winner came from the artillery," he said. Joining Col. Ence on his visit to Manti, were MaJ. Brent S. Eichers, MaJ. Dale G. Nelson. MaJ. David Merrill, and Ser geant Major John W. Nelson, all members of the 1st BN 140th Field Artillery staff. Command Sergeant MaJ. Duane L. Wilson, the State Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant MaJ. Kenneth Lunceford from I Corps Artillery were also present. CSM Wilson made a special presentation to Sheron Larsen and gave her the thanks of the Utah National Guard for the great support she has given SFC Larsen in his duties with the guard over the 20 years he has been a member. The visitors complimented the officers and men of the Manti Unit. "You soldiers in this unit bring a lot of leadership and expertise to the artillery", stated Col.Ence. "I am proud to be associated with you . he said. The men of the ManU unit are now undergoing extensive preparations for their part In FIREX 88 which will be conducted under the direction of I Corps Artillery this June in the western Utah area. This exercise will be one of the largest peace time exercises since the Sheron and Craig Larsen, with Col. Randy end of World War II with more a award to Craig. than 15.000 soldiers involved. sented special J. Ence, who pre- |