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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Thursday , December 8, e, 1983 8 Pag UP&L challenges laws on use of dams by Pat Melior Presenting a brief of more than Utah Power and Light week that the method last charged the federal government uses to "dole out hydroelectric power generated at public dams is sloppy, 600 pages, detrimental outdated, majority, and illegal. Utah Power and Light is attempting to persuade the Western Area Power Administration to reverse a policy of approximately 70 years standing and abandon its practice of reserving power produced at federal dams for exclusive sale to "preference customers, primarily municipal electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives. Utah Power and Light claims tax money from its customers, as well as the cities and cooperatives, built the federal dams, and therefore all deserve a share. Artist's rendition of proposed reflecting pond. Destiny Committee presents temple landscape proposal to county commissioners by Pat Melior The Manti Destiny Committees Jane Braithwaite, the Sanpete County Commission to support a proposal which would Highway 89 through the present Sanpete County Fairgrounds in a "gentle curve" back to the present Highway 89 north of the Manti Cemetery and the present north entrance to the Manti Temple. Mrs. Braithwaite said the rerouting would make it possible to construct a setting for the Manti Temple which is "in perspective". "The natural sweep of hills and terrain needs to come down a little farther than the highway permits," Mrs. Braithwaite told the county commission. ?Mkeswoman, She said the project her committee envisions "will take the cooperation of church, state, county and city," Mrs. Braithwaite said appointments had been made with all parties concerned this month. In fact, a meeting has already taken place with Siake President Lee Barton, Mrs. Braithwaite said. Utah Department of Highways official LaVaun Cox, a Sanpete native, has also promised to meet with the Destiny Committee this month. Mrs. Braithwaite said the plan for rerouting Highway 89 would extend Main Street right in front of the present County Fairgrounds grandstand, "in a gentle curve across the LDS church property formerly owned by Grant Cox". The blueprint demonstrated to the commission only included the beginnings of the curve which would lead back onto Highway 89 and it was not explained how homes north of that point would be affected by the proposed improvements, nor how the project would intersect with Manti Citys sewer lagoons in the same approximate area. Mrs. Braithwaite said Temple President Wilbur Cox has often cited the traffic hazards caused by the pattern of access to and from the Temple on the present Highway 89. The Destiny Committee proposal would also close off First East between Fifth and Fourth North, although Mrs. Braithwaite acknowledged an access way might have to be left to the east side of the Jennis Allred residence. "Safety and aesthetics are our primary concerns, but tourism is also in the proposal, a consideration, the spokeswoman said. . An artists conception of the very front of the temple showed the proposed improvements the destiny Committee had endorsed: the reconstruction of the stairway which originally led up the temple hill, with modifications, and in the foreground, where First East and 500 North presently meet, a reflecting pond. , "Originally, the Destiny Committee wrote to the first presidency and asked for the privilege of to the "Old timers" in the municipal power industry say they can recall when coal-firepower was cheap and hydroelectric power was a gamble, and Utah Power and Light couldn't be persuaded to go into hydro power "with a whip. But times have changed, and d replacing the old pioneer steps." Mrs. Braithwaite explained, "its a matter of perspective, she noted of the expanded proposal. "The temple when photoappears graphed from the bottom." Mrs. Braithwaite said the cemetery, as part of the proposed enlarged Temple grounds, would probably have to remain as it was, but said she envisioned it with a beautiful fence around it. The high school, which would practically adjoin the revised Temple landscaping. "could do things to enhance their area, too." y memories may be distorted, and coal power is now being described as by Utah Power and "expensive Light, which recently lamented in a Sanpete County Commission meeting that one of its customers, Cedar City, could not compete economically with St. George because St. George was selling power to commercial enterprises on a hydro supply system at considerably less than Cedar paid for UP&L power. Utah Power and Light has chosen not to file the monster-sizeappeal in its own name but instead insists the filing is on behalf of its customers. The filing names 143 Utah and Wyoming cities, counties and towns whose residents use Braithwaite said she believed the cost would be justified by the increased interest the Temple would generate and the revenues it would bring in to the State by providing an incentive to "spend another day in Utah." The State is not happy with the safety factor in the present setup, and hopefully they would take that intoconsideration. too," she mused. Commissioner Donaldson said he was of the opinion that the county could not ask the taxpayers to stand the cost of moving the fairgrounds to support a Church project. Thats true, but I can sec the benefit not just to the church, but to the community, and to all of Sanpete and Sevier Counties," Mrs. Braithwaite countered. "We're not asking for anything but what would be fair." The commissioners estimated the cost of moving the fairgrounds at about 52.000.000. and suggested Mrs. Braithwaite contact BYU or the University of Utah to obtain graduate student assistance with a feasibility study to present the project in dollars and cents. Commissioner Willis Candland pointed out that motels and tourist facilities arc in short supply in Sanpete: "Last year, we only collected $5,800 in transient room tax. The Mormon Miracle doesnt increase our revenues." "But it does call world attention us." Mrs. Braithwaite rejoined. Administration ignored UP&Ls request for a share of the hydroelectric power currently supplies to cities such as Manti and Ephraim. WAPA is scheduled to determine its final marketing plan in summer of because of them; they're the number one toy in Great Britain this year, "and you can't find them anywhere" one distraught mother mourned. What exactly is a Cabbage Patch Doll and how did they come about? To begin with, the legend of the Cabbage Patch Kids goes: many years ago a young boy named Xavier chanced to find an enchanted cabbage patch, w here he found some very special people who, of course, called themselves Cabbage Patch Kids. They all dreamed of having a family to love, so Xavier built a place known as Babyland General where the kids remain until each is chosen for adoption. Ridiculous as it sounds the legend caught on and frantic parents everywhere are searching the stores and waiting in line for new shipments. Nancy Mickelsen of Manti, who has been making the dolls, can scarcely keep up with the orders she has received since buying a pattern and sewing her first doll. "The first one took me all day, she The filing has pitted about 45 Utah towns operating on municipal power against Utah Power and Light in a power struggle centered around the proposed allocation of power from Hoover, Flaming Gorge, and Glen Canyon Dams later in this decade. The Western Area Power Administration, or WAPA, is now in the process of determining how it will distribute its hydroelectric power in the next decade. The Gold Star Mothers honored by American Legion Auxiliary are Katie Maylett, Orlean Thurston, and Bedelia Madsen. Gold Star mothers honored attend their annual Christmas party onDecember8at7p.m. A roast beef dinner will be served following which Manti High School students under the direction of Bill Thompson will present a musical program. Please bring your own dishes. Our three Gold Star mothers were honored at a special program and tea given by the American Legion Auxiliary on November 10. Chair man Laneice Stott keynoted the evening and each mother was Elementary the students have received some inside information . . . SANTA CLAUS HAS THE At Manti the Cabbage BLAHS! Students have been pondering a remedy for Santa's depression. To find out the answer to this and other important questions, join us on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manti High School Auditorium. Come prepared to "Rock and Roll" into Christmas with the Manti Elementary school children! admitted, "but now I can sew two a in between cooking, cleaning day and changing diapers. The orders for the dolls, which Nancy says arc have been coming from as far away as Ncphi. She has now made over 25 of them and the orders keep coming in. "Luckily, they don't get boring, she said, and I like making them because each one is so different. It's fun to take the cloth and turn it into little people." Nancy also enjoys all types of sewing and handwork; needlepoint, crewel, counted cross stitch, quilting and latch hook, just to name a few. She has also made other types of dolls including Raggedy Ann and Andys, and Teddy Bears. Instead of the Cabbage Patch Dolls becoming tedious, Nancy claims that it is a relaxing and fun hobby for her. "I love to make things," she said, "then I have something to show for mv time besides cleaning and cooking. And," she went on, "it's fun to decorate our home and give gifts with things that I have made myself." to Elementary kids having lead parts in the Christmas program: Back row; Jared Christiansen, Jeremy Keeler, Kris Jorgenson, Steven Olsen, Laurie Squire, Mary Kris Neeley, Dee Olsen, Jeanle Mortensen. Front row; Justin Cox, Chris Keeler, Nathan Thompson, Molly Petersen, Chessica loisek. Holly Dyreng, Tony Truitt, Heather Rasmussen. Christmas Convenience. . VISA in rMlTi L Lets dispense with the ho down to the A I I where the selection is entertainment and more1 Salt Lake1 ... 355 2961 Temple Square Hotel outside Utah 800 221 3151 V ( TTi I I V T A I I k 1 IiA V wV fl i and get VISA 0005 0123 ) i tuox The annual meeting for water users of the Sanpitch River Distribution System will be held Monday, December 19, 1983 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moroni City Hall, Moroni, Utah. 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Theres also fine dining, recreation, Experience Christmas time in downtown Make your reservations with a token of appreciation memory of their sons w ho gave their lives in the service of our country. The program included a tribute from Mrs. Helen Thurston and musical numbers by Julia Christensen. Holly Dyrcng. and Lee W. Thurston. They were accompanied by Pauline Yardley. Mrs. Edda Cox chaired the food committee and was assisted by members of the Auxiliary. Mrs. Jackic Lowry arranged lovely flowers for each table. presented Ever had one of Mrs. Braithwaite also mentioned the possibility of some type of project on the south perhaps a dugout side of the temple hill to commemorate the struggle of the pioneers who settled Sanpete, and asked the possibility of a land trade exchange for the present ' "! UP&L power. Cabbage Patch dolls made by local homemaker a child Cabbage Patch Dolls was almost trampled to death in Iowa Unofficial 1 Members of the American Legion Post 31 and Auxiliary are invited to by Randa Black calculations by Manti to City have advisors estimated that the city's power bills, if Utah Power and Light is successful, may increase up to sevenfold as the city is forced to purchase more peak power from Utah Power and Light to cover the loss of its hydro power currently being purchased. 1984. d "The Church is interested" in the project, according to Mrs. Braithwaite, but wants to know how government agencies involved feel about the proposal. Commissioner Newt Donaldson asked Mrs. Braithwaite about the costs of the proposed project, to which she replied that she believed it would cost a million dollars to move the highway. "You'd be lucky to move it for the Nancy Mickelsen and daughter Starla with soma of three to five million, her. warned commission Patch dolls she has been making. Mrs. preliminary marketing criteria announced earlier this year by the i |