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Show Three MH seniors get Sterling Scholar honors Winners chosen from field of 108 by Bruce Jennings Manti High School candidates won a first place and two runner-uplaces at the Central Utah Sterling Scholar Awards assembly Tuesday night in the Gunnison High School auditorium. John Simmons, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Simmons. Manti, was the winner in the music category. He also presented a musical selection, Beethovens Sonata in D. Major, Opus 10 No. 3" during the program. Angela Dean, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dean, Ephraim, was a runner-u- p in English, and Debra Chadwick, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Chadwick, Manti, was a runner-u- p in business education. Richfield High School, the largest high school in the Central Utah area, p also won the largest number of awards. One hundred and eight seniors, who had been nominated by their schools, were Central Utah finalists. Each one will receive Sterling Scholar pin and certificate at his school's awards assembly. The winners in each category will also receive $200 and the two runners-uin each category $100. Manti High School had candidates in nine of the 12 categories of the program. The 108 candidates were judged by teams from Brigham Young University, Southern Utah State College and the Utah State Board of Education on the basis of interviews and poitfolios the candidates had prepared. These portfolios contained academic records, reports on school and civic aihievcments and contributions, re commendations and other material. The candidates had previously been selected by school faculties who used similar criteria. In addition to their awards, many of the Sterling Scholars will be offered scholarships by 14 Utah colleges and universities. p The Central Utah Sterling Scholar is funded mainly by about 75 contributors of money and services. Clark and Kassie Christensen, Richfield, were this years Music John Simmons, Manti; Lisa Hone, Millard, and Marijane Ander-toRichfield. James F. General Scholarship Brown, Richfield; Garth O. Sorensen, Gunnison, and Mari Joy Littke, South Sevier. n, Debra Chadwick business education John Simmons music Angela Dean English TTG0G 1982 Dates: Volume 96 Number 41 UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MANTI, Can now apply for interest-fre- July 8, 9, 10, 13 thru 17 254 per copy APRIL 8, 1982 money e 88 of Manti water shares now exchanged for W ater Certificates ter-dl- The First Presidency of the The Church of Jesus Christ pf Lat- y Saints has issued the following message for Easter 1982; "At this Easter season, we declare to all that jesus Christ is 'the way, the truth, and the life.' Through his death and resurrection we are given life everlasting. "Since the Lord's mortal ministry, many have despised and rejected him. Many have been ignorant of the price he paid for all mankind with his atonement; and many, even knowing of his sacrifice, have chosen to disregard it. Many have never known the joy of repentance, made possible through his atonement; nor have they known the peace of heart that comes to those who believe in his resurrection. "We repeat the words of an ancient prophet: 'Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near: " 'Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our Cod, for he will abundantly par- don.' (Isaiah 55:6-7- ). "We urge all people to search the Savior's life for truths that will guide and give meaning to their own lives. And especially as we commemorate his great gifts to us we urge all to follow his example, that they may be able to enjoy the abundant blessings of Cod." LDS CHURCH PRESIDENCY Spencer W. Kimball N. Eldon Tanner Marion C. Romney Cordon B. Hinckley Manti's pressurized irrigation system ..Water Stock Certificates and the has taken one more step nearer reality, incorporation process is nearly com-Ov88 of the necessary water plete. This puts the Manti Irrigation shares have now been exchanged for Company in a position to meet with Moroni statue funds sought Details of a drive to erect and dedicate The Mortal Moroni statue were discussed at a public meeting held in Manti last week. Funds are being gathered to finance the erection site and landscaping in connection with the statue to be dedicated during this year's presentation of the Moi mon Miracle Pageant in July. Approximately $50,000 is sought for the project. fund-raisin- g The statue has been completed by world famed sculptor, Avard Fairbanks, and will be placed just west and slightly south of Manti Temple Hill. Statuary of the Angel Moroni is a familiar subject, but this is the first creation of Moroni as a mortal. The figure is of heroic size and will stand, including its base, 13 or 14 feet high. It will be particulary accessible to tourists and will commemorate Moronis dedication of the hill as a site for the building of the Temple, the ensuing pioneer settlement, and the Mormon Miracle Pageant. plaque, in conjunction with the and beautifully landscaped grounds is being planned to honor the efforts of families who came into the valley with the original company, and others that soon followed in order to establish the pioneer settlements in the area and who worked and sacrificed to build the Manti Temple. "We dont want to leave names out, said Mrs. Wilbur Braithwaite, Manti, who is chairman of the Manti Destiny Committee, a corporation to which all checks should be made payable, "of families who should be for such monumental recognized accomplishments in the face of extreme hardships. We are urging people who have roots in these valleys or anyone who wishes to participate in the program to contact us, Mrs. Braithwaite said. Her address is 58 N. 2nd E. Manti, Utah 84642 and her phone is Mrs. Clarence Kelsch may be contacted at Cedar Crest, Sterling, Utah 84665. Phone A statue non-prof- permitted to vole on the issue, of the other. City lot matters shall be voted on only by city owners. Field classes matters shall be voted on only by field class owners. This amendment will be pul to the stockholders in a meeting within the next month. If you are one of the 12 who have not yet incorporated your water stock, it can still be done by contacting Bill Mickelson at the City Hall. A cutoff dale will be established alter which this incorporation will carry a penaltv fee It is hoped that final approval for the project can be obtained at the June meeting of the Water Resouiccs Board, following which construction could get underway. Water Resources officials on May 4th to money. apply for interest-fre- e Thurgood and Associates of Orem have been awarded the engineering contract and have indicated that they will begin work on the project immediately. As soon as their design work is done, block meetings will be set up with property owners to show where the lines are proposed. Necessary adjustments will be made and easements obtained at these meetings. In a meeting Monday evening, Manti Irrigation Company board members adopted a resolution amending the Articles of Incorporation. On all issues unique to the city lots Class and to all other field classes, neither shall be it 835-584- 835-635- State competition to continue the change would reduce absences from school and expenses for travel lodgings The proposal drew widespread opposition from the public and some school people who argued that state competition is a strong incentive for student participation. vote the board of directors of the Utah High School Activities Association has decided to continue state competition in drill team, tennis, golf, gymnastics, speech and drama. A move had been underway to limit competition in these events to the region level and eliminate state championships. Those favoring discontinuing state level competition said that By unanimous Manti High Principal Ivan Rowley is the representative of Region 10 on the activities association board of directors. Watersheds hold heavy snowcover, portend adequate water Flooding a possibility? by Bruce Jennings Although spring is late arriving in the Sanpete Valley, one evidence of spring the run-of- f is beginning to appear in canyon streams and the Sanpitch River. That run-ofnow a trickle, could become a flood if the weather suddenly becomes warm, because there is an unusual amount of water stored in the snowpack on local watersheds. Water users are hoping, of course, that the thaw is prolonged so that the irrigating season extends well into summer. The Soil Conservation Services most recent snow survey data tell the story: In Ephraim Canyon measurements were taken on two courses, the Meadows and the Headquarters. At the Meadows, high on the watershed, there are 100 inches of snow. It contains 34.2 inches of water. That's 153 percent of the long-tim- e average. At the course lower in the Headquarters canyon there are 65 inches of snow, f, Sanpitch River west of Manti is tranquil now but sudden warm weather could create exceptionally high runoff situation. A gradual warming period would hopefully prevent possible flooding. containing 20.7 inches of water, or 131 percent of average. The survey crew also took measurements at the Seely Creek Ranger Station, over the summit, on a watershed that drains into Emery County. Here there are 61 inches of snow. It contains 20.4 inches of water, which is 128 percent. Measurements taken in Manti show a similar situation. At the Canyon Middle Fork, there are 98 inches of stum , containing 31 .6 inches of water, or 1 35 percent. And at Thistle Flat, lower in the canyon, there are 66 inches of snow, containing 22.2 inches of water, or 139 percent. Other Sanpete Valley watersheds are also carrying heavy snowcovers. The e Huntington-Horseshocourse in Fair-vie86 of snow. The has inches Canyon water content is 31.4 inches, which is 138 percent. And at the Mammoth Ranger Station there are 84 inches of snow. The water content is 28.8 inches and the percent of average is 142. w The survey crew also visited two locations in Twelve Mile Canyon. At the Mt. Baldy Ranger Station there are an even 100 inches of snow . It contains 34.7 inches of water which is 159 percent of average. At the Beaver Dams lower in this drainage, there are 41 inches of snow. It has 14.6 inches of water, or 137 percent. A similar situation exists on watersheds in two other central Utah counties. The Rees's Flat course cast of Levan in Juab County has 48 inches of snow, containing 17.1 inches of water, which is 140 percent. Measurements were made at three courses in the crucial (for Sevier County) Salina Canyon watershed. Seventy-eigh- t inches of snow, containing 26 inches of water, which is 133 percent, were measured at Farnsworth Lake; 46 inches, containing 14.7 inches of water, which is 122 percent, at the Gooseberry Ranger Station, and 67 inches of snow, carrying 22.7 inches of water, or 141 percent, at Pickle Keg Springs. |