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Show by Bruce Jennings Salt Creek Interchange Construction of the Salt Creek Interchange, which would provide better access from M5 at Nephi to Highway 89 in Sanpete County, will apparently be delayed, according to Utah Department of Transportation construction delayed due to lack of officials. Thats because the interchange of MS was to have been built in connection with the construction of south from Nephi, thus eliminating the notorious Death Strip, federal funds Howard Leatham, DOT engineer explained, but Congress has not yet appropriated money for the project. The interchange would have cost about SI million and the 17.3 miles of MS south of Nephi another $25 million, Mr. Leatham said. The project wont get started this summer, he said, unless Congress appropriates more highway construction money. Mr. Leatham said if more money is allocated the project could be put out For a time DOT refused to approve the interchange on the basis that the traffic up Salt Creek did not justify the expense, but the Spanish Fork Canyon slide last summer and the consequence closure of Highway 89 south from Thistle was a main factor in causing DOT to approve the interchange. That approval is likely to stand, Sanpete County officials believe, but construction of the interchange could now be several years away. to bid this summer and be completed in two years. Sanpete County people and others along Highway 89 into the southern part of the state have been working for some time to get DOT to construct the Salt Lake Interchange. They argued that by providing better access to and from MS at Nephi the interchange would, among other things, encourage tourists to take the Highway 89 route through the Sanpete Valley to the scenic areas of fTtah. rvf?i Home of the Mormon Miracle Pageant July 12, 13, 14, Volume 98 Number 36 17-2- 1, 1984 30 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1984 per copy City reviews bids for flood control work on channels by Pat Mellor A review of proposals for cleaning the flood channel was the first item of business for the Manti City Council at its Wednesday meeting. The city officers reviewed bids for the provision of cleaning of the channel and the necessary equipment rental, which the city had determined should be a priority item before the weather brings dowp the anticipated runoff this coming spring. City councilmen Lee J. Anderson and Galen Christiansen are the council members in charge of the high water preparations for the coming season. Smoke billows from roof of Ed Higham home in Manti Friday Interstate Construction, Jake evening. and LaMar Barton, Mark Poulson, Jensen Excavation. Kenneth Allred, Tom Crisp, and Interwest Construction all submitted bids for various types of equipment and work on the project. The council determined that further study would be required on the bids before it could be established what equipment could be used where, at best financial advantage to the City. the advised The mayor contractors present that a decision on the bid awards would be made early the following week and bidders would be advised as soon as Olsen Manti home extensively damaged by Fire Fire destroyed the residence of Ed Higham, 294 East 200 South, Manti, on Friday, March 9 at about 4 p.m. Reserve patrolman, Ralph Larson, said the fire appeared to originate in a greenhouse on the south side of the building among some dead plants. Mr. Higham theorized that spontaneous combustion caused the dead plants to smolder and to eventually ignite the plastic materials from which the greenhouse was construc ted. Mr. Higham, sole resident of the home, was evacuated without incident, but fire spread rapidly through the attic and the east of the home. Firefighters battled the blaze through thick clouds of toxic smoke from the burning plastic. The home was a total loss, according to patrolman Larson. Ephraim Council addresses fire hydrant status by Craig Larsen Ephraim City Fire Chief Jack Steck presented the Ephraim City Council with a report on the condition of the City fire fighting systems at Wednesday evenings regular council meeting. According to Mr. Steck, several reports had been received by his department regarding unserviceable fire hydrants on the east side of the city. "We have conducted an extensive inspection of all hydrants in the east part of town and have found that all hydrants are in working order," said Mr. Steck. "There are several old hydrants that have problems and need to be repaired or replaced, but in all cases these hydrants would provide water in the event of a fire," explained the Chief. Councilman Roy Reid explained to the Council that the City is trying to replace hydrants at the rate of two or three per year. A new fire hydrant costs the City approximately $1,000 Councilman Reid said. Chief Steck indicated that there was a problem with some of the hydrants being covered with snow. "The problem is that several citizens clear their driveways and the areas in front of their homes with tractors and in some cases they have piled the snow on top of the fire hydrant," said Mr. Steck. "I would encourage all citizens to check the hydrants in their respective neighborhoods and make sure that they are not covered. Citizens should realize that hydrants are protecting the their property and they should lend a hand to insure that they would be accessible in time of need. Chief Steck also indicated to the Council that there were three areas that needed to have hydrants installed. These areas are: the Bowling Alley, the west end of the Cain Valley Road in the vicinity of the Snow College football field, and the area around the Intermountain Farmers store. New city ordinance Members of the City Council voted unanimously in favor of a new City ordinance proposed by Mike Bawden to create the Ephraim Parks and Recreation Board. This action serves to consolidate several City departments under one governing body. This new ordinance has a provision for four separate committees to be formed including: the Arena Committee, the Parks Committee, a Youth Services Committee, and a Pioneer Park Committee. According to the new ordinance the Parks and Recreation Board will be made up of the heads of each of these committees, along with a representative from Snow College, a School Board member, and the City Councilman who oversees that particular area of City government. In addition to those mentioned there (Continued on Page 2) The board will serve the council in an advisory capacity, with all . recommendations final approval subject to the of the council. Councilman Lionel King reported that at the most recent meeting of Utah Municipal Power Associates, of which Manti City is a member, most of the discussion revolved around power purchased from Deseret and other sources, as well as options available to the UMPA for power membership 'development. Council members submitted tulnes of persons who might be willing to serve on the planning commission and the board of adjustment. Mrs. Natasha Madsen took the names in order to contact residents who had been suggested as possible commissionboard members. Property cleanup The national guard may be called in to clean up the Forrest Washburn property, council member Natasha Madsen was advised when she inquired about City action on the cleanup. The Guard is apparently seeking community service projects, according to City staff members, and it was agreed that they would be contacted to determine whether they could assist with this project. possible. Councilman Lee J. Anderson Following a fire some years ago, updated the Mayor and Council on the property was left generally in a the repair and cleaning of the debris state of disrepair which, according basin, saying most of the pit run had to the city officials, has led to several been removed above the location of resident complaints, especially in the boom. Mr. Anderson noted, regard to standing water in the however, that most of the buildup in foundations, which neighbors say the area in which the pit run had constitutes a danger to children. been dredged was above grade City attorney Paul Frischknccht anyway due to buildups and gravel noted that options available to the and silt in the area caused by last city to effect the cleanup included years flooding, and there would not the enforcement of a nuisance be much actual slowing of water as ordinance and the issuance of a result of this work. The removal of citations. the pit run did leave more space for Court cases catching debris, the councilman for noted. Manti City has applied A court case involving the Manti additional funding for critical Motel and the City has been rescheduled from March 12, 13 to a repairs on the debris basin. date later this fall, City Attorney his Councilman Anderson said Paul Frischknecht advised the initial reviews of the flood channel had indicated that the channel could council. The case revolves around hold over 1,000 cfs (second feet) if the responsibility for a large unpaid the various bridges and culverts power bill left by David Hanks and leased the along the channel could be designed associates, who previously and repaired to accommodate such a motel complex from the owners. volume of water. A the case concerning management of the city dump, Councilman Anderson advocated brought against the city by Eugene the hiring of additional personnel for labor on a box bridge to be Williams, who resides southwest of the dump site, is slated for trial on begun at 500 West Second South. The selection of the 500 West March 29 and 30. Second South site would assure road A motion for summary judgement h access should other in the case of Call Engineering v. culverts or bridges be washed out Manti City has been denied, and that with the anticipated high water this case is scheduled to be heard on spring. Councilman Anderson April 2. Call Engineering alleges that the city, in hiring Thurgood explained. Councilman Anderson said the Engineering to complete the Manti Creeks Committee, assisted by. municipal sewer system, was guilty Councilman Lionel King, would of breach of contract. review the bids presented and Pool, park upgrade proceed with the hiring for the The Manti City swimming pool channel cleaning as soon as possible. will continue to heat with oil, Power board named council member Natasha Madsen Ken T uttle was named to chair the reported, after a study of costs Power Advisory Board which will be incurred by other communities with comprised of Mr. Tuttle, Grant varied heat sources. Mrs. Madsen Cox, Wilbur Lund, and Doug said Mr. Jack Peterson would be Barton. The appointments were available to review the project and made on the recommendation of our determine specifications. The city councilmen in charge of power. (Continued on Page 2) north-to-sout- Ivan Barnoy'a car is a total loss following crash at Manti intersection. Manti man injured in two-csmashup at street intersection ar Ivan Barney, Manti, who was injured in a collision at Third West and Union Streets Friday morning at about 8 a.m., was released from the Gunnison Valley Hospital Tuesday. Ambulance taken by Ephraim-Mant- i to the Gunnison Valley Hospital. There he w as diagnosed as having a punctured lung and several broken ribs. Star, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stevens, Manti, who was riding with her mother at the time of the accident, received lacerations on her face but was treated and released at a doctor's office. Ralph Larson, the investigating officer, said Tuesday that charges are pending. Mr. Barney was traveling north at the time of the accident and Mrs. Stevens was traveling cast to take her daughter to school. The Barney car, a Ford Pinto, was totaled and the Chev Impala Mrs. Stevens was driving was damaged. Mr. Barney was trapped in his car for about thirty minutes before he could be extricated and then was Executive VP will address annual Farm Bureau meet The annual Sanpete County Farm Bureau Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 22, 1984 at the Moroni Stake Center at 7:30 p.m. stations. The commentary on current events has also been printed by many new spapers and distributed on subscription to business leaders. Guest speaker will be C. Booth Wallcntine, Executive of Utah Farm Bureau. The cost of the banquet will be $5.00. There will be door prizes. Please bring your own dishes. Talent find winners will perform. Booth Wallentine was appointed executive vice president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation and corporate secretary of that organization's affiliated companies on January 1, 1973. Raised on a cattle ranch in southern Idaho, Wallcntine holds a degree in agricultural economics from Utah State University where he served as a research assistant following graduation. He has served his church as bishop, stake high councilor, scoutmaster and numerous other positions. He has been active in Mormon historical site preservation and is and national president of the Mormon Pioneer Trail Foundation. He was selected for listing in Wbo'a Wbo In The Midwest. He has also been active in programs to find employment for handicapped persons. He and his wife have two sons and a daughter. They live in Salt Lake City. Prior to that time he was director of the environmental and consumer affairs division, Iowa Farm Bureau. He had previously served Iowa Farm Bureau as director of information services and director of broadcast services. From 1 962-6- 5 he was a field supervisor and assistant information director for the Utah Farm Bureau. For the past ten years he has written and voiced a weekly radio commentary which is now carried nationwide over approximately 100 Please contact the following people for tickets: Manti, Glen Allred, John Keeler, Bruce Barton; Ephraim, Richard V. Nielson. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Judge metes out stiff sentence A tenth Circuit Court judge has handed down the first maximum sentence for a wildlife violation in Utah. Judge Louis Tervort convicted two Richfield men of killing one calf and two cow elk on the Fishlake National Forest last October. One man was fined $3000 for the offense, the other $2000. Both men received jail sentences of one year. The Court also confiscated the drive truck and rifle used by four-whe- el the poachers. Restitution costs that could approach another $3000 will be considered when the case is reviewed in two months. Unlawful taking of big game (poaching) is a Class A misdemeanor in Utah. According to Paul Woodbury, law enforcement chief for the Division of Wildlife Resources, the case is an indication of the trend toward stiffer penalties for those who break wildlife laws. |