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Show Volum98 Number 24 30C MANTI, UTAH 84842. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1983 For outstanding service ' Miss rtiftfniissen "and Miss Syndergaard were chosen to make the presentations as the highest ranking students academically in the school's graduating class. The presentation of the candles, symbolic of service to mankind, was the feature of the Ephraim Middle School's annual Candlelight Service. Mrs. Snow was awarded the Yule candle by Melanie Rasmussen, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rasmussen, and Dee Ann Synder- - Mrs. Snow's citation was read by Assistant Principal T. J. Rees. "Lois," the citation read, has dedicated her life to helping others, the young and the elderly, the sick and the needy. She takes the elderly t L Mrs. Snow is now employed. Mr. Rees said, as secretary of the Ephraim LDS Institute of Religion, where she exhibits not only her remarkable office skills but also optimism and zest for living. She was previously employed as secretary at Ephraim Elementary School, where she "deomonstrated her example as a loving and caring person . . . interested in all around her: children, faculty and parents. . . i K giving her special attention wherever it was needed. A. Mrs. Keller: s citation was read by Principal Charles Eberhard and it described her numerous contributions to her church and her community. One of the major contributions service to the noted was her Manti Adult Center during which she arranged parties, programs and excursions that made the center one of the most effective in the state. f J S .X2- shopping, fixes their hair, takes them food. Her hours of compassionate service to the sick, the lonely and the elderly have been m Mrs. Snows church service has included "teaching and leading children, Young Women and Relief Society sisters. She served as Relief Society president. When released, she continued her church services as a dedicated bishops wife." gaard, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Syndergaard, awarded the candle to Mrs. Keller. Two special large red candles, decorated with holly and ribbons, are now brightening tne Chnstinak season in the home of Lois Snow in Ephraim and Lila Keller in Manti. 10-ye- - L- - JM vT? ti&i X'V - Another major contribution, the citation read, has been her interest and participation in civic improvement. "Through her efforts several hundred dollars, as well as ? beautification plaques have been awarded Manti City. She spearheaded the development of the attractive south entrance to her community." The citation also commended her for 46 years of service, as a member and officer of the Manti Ladies Literary Club and as an officer on both the district and state levels in Utah Federated Womens Gubs, her activity for 25 years in the Young Womens organization and her other church contributions. One of Mrs. Keller's hobbies. Mr. said, is collecting money-savin- g coupons. In 1978, was 58,000 given to one of the Shrincr Hospitals from money collected on these coupons. In addition to the presentation of the candles, the Candlelight Service included performances by the chorus, the orchestra and the band. The groups were directed by Don Findlay and Barry Coleman. They presented old time numbers like "Good King Wenceslas" and modern numbers like "Little Drummer Boy." Eberhard Station east of Ephraim there were 9.9 inches of water in the snow cover as of Dec. 16. Thats almost exactly 200 percent of average for the Seeley Creek course. Last year on this date, were 8.1 inches of water in the An official report on the snow there snow. cover on mountain watersheds will At the Mammoth-Cottonwoobe due in about 10 days, when a its makes monthly trip course in Fairview Canyon on Dec. survey crew that 16, there were 10.6 inches of water in into the drainages by helicopter supply the valley with culinary and the snow. Thats 188 percent of irrigation water. average and exceeded last years content by an even 3 inches. water However, some preliminary information, collected by snowtel, a The Pickle Keg Spring course in system that submits precipitation Salim Canyon had 11.4 inches of data by radio transmission, has .been water in the snow cover on Dec. 16, received for three snow courses in or 228 percent of average for that the area. date. A year ago on Dec. 1 6 the water Creek At the Seeley Ranger content was 8.3 inches. d - Lila Kllr U prsntd Yul 0 Condi by D L Ann Syndergaard. i 5 15 U S s u Ti 55 We, as a Stake Presidency, urge all LDS members and nonmembers to become better acquainted this Christmas season with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This can be done through reading the account of His ministry as recorded in the four Gospels and The Book of Mormon, coupled with prayer. You will discover, as did President David O. McKay, that "True Christianity is love in action. "And you will find, as did Elder Neal A. Maxwell, that "Real Christianity is con- tagious." 55 55 55 55 0 M. u 15 55 15 55 55 w d ft V ft a During ihis season of winter wonderland, let us reflect back Bethlehem and Nazareth to those small towns of yore and realize that our small communities can likewise radiate the love of Jesus, as they do. It is an underdying love that transcends the bounds of time and space. Now to all, we say, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." a 55 5 ft 8 8 55 55 a 55 u 8 15 s wT w-- i wa wa wi wt wa 5 s e-- ssa i wa Ephraim gets $113,000 for drainage system by Bruce Jennings Ephraim City has been awarded a $113,000 grant by the Utah Disaster Relief Board to assist it in developing a drainage system for the west side of town. The grant is for half of the estimated cost of the system and the Ephraim City Council is considering ways of funding the other $113,000. City Councilman Roy Reid said that one possibility is extending the 2 mill levy for flooding that was included in the present budget. Engineering for the system has not yet been completed, Mr. Reid said. The city will probably contract the installation, he added. This weeks storm has brought several inches of snow to the Sanpete Valley and, according to the reports of snowmobilers, several feet of additional snow onto Manti Mountain. Un a t Kiwclsu s Blessings to All many hours and aged, u the homebound visiting listening, encouraging them and ft referring their needs to other ft agencies, or in her ow n way solving their problems. Many single and lonely persons have had a birthday made happier by her call . . . her gifts of potted plants, bouquets of flowers, a book or a beautiful handkerchief." "She has spent Precipitation continues much above normal t 3 ;i rh i ft Its piling up from Molanlo Rasmusson. Lois Snow rocolvos Yulo Condi a ft Lila Keller, Lois Snow named Yule Candle recipients by Bruce Jennings cj i&iiw: St's! r per copy The Disaster Relief Board had d originally proposed providing of the funds. Mayor Halbert Jensen said, because of the limited amount of money it has available, but was persuaded to up its contribution to one-halone-thir- f. According to Mr. Reid, the proposed drainage system will relieve the water situation on much of the west side of the city and will also take in an area at the cemetery. The water collected by the system will be channelled to open ditches west of the city. Around 40 homes have been adversely affected by the high water problem, Mayor Jensen said. One of them is the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Delone Anderson on Second West. Only within the last few days have they been able to discontinue pumping water out of their basement. At times, Mrs. Anderson said, they had six pumps going at once. ! t The cost of the pumping, she said, has been as much as $200 a month. "We've tried to save our furnace and our water heater," she said. The Andersons have managed to do that, but the water did damage a basement bedroom and some other facilities. And the damage, Mr. Anderson, was not covered by insurance. High water in the area west of Ephraims Main Street has been a recurring problem. The w atcr table has been rising for several years and the problem was augmented by this springs flooding. Ephraim isnt the only city in the Sanpete Valley to have the problem Fountain Green and two others have also been and Mt. Pleasant awarded matching grants by the Disaster Relief Board. Mt. Pleasant has been approved for $91, 185 for a drainage system on the citys west side. City administrator Ed Meyer said that Mt. Pleasant will have to figure out how to raise its share of the money before it can proceed with construction. Fountain Green, hard hit by flooding all summer, is apparently the farthest along with its drainage system. The system will involve the installation of several miles of perforated pipe 10 feet underground. The water will be diverted into a creek channel. The Disaster Relief Board is giving Fountain Green $143,500 for its project and Mayor Ron Ivory says construction will begin immediately. Mountain West Design did the planning for the Fountain Green (Continued on Page 2) |