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Show OMNIWEST, CORP. 3322 SO. 3RD. EAST SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Deer Hunting Rated Tough That major event of the fall season--th- e deer hunt con- tinues for a few more days, but local hunters report that the deer are few and the hunting is tough. Conservation officer Kenneth Tuttle estimated that about 15 per cent of the nimrods in the Sanpete County area had got their bucks during the opening days. Its been ideal weather-f- or picnics, Tuttle said, but the foliage is still on the oak and aspen, and that makes it difficult to spot the deer. Kent Jorgensen helped to man a checking station for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in Ephraim Canyon. We checked out 144 bucks during the first two days, he We estimated that said. around 13 to 14 per cent of the hunters were bringing out their deer. Some good-sizebucks came through the station, according to Kent. We had two go through, Kent said. They had been taken by hunters from out of our area. Mont Jacobsen brought in a that he took on big Trail Ridge and Kenny Peterin son killed a Jimmys Fork, but most of the deer we saw were Several Manti parties hunted on the west mountain with varied success. The consensus is that the deer were few and the hunting tough in the area. We saw a lot of good tracks, but you cant eat tracks, Max Hansen remarked. His party of three didnt get their game. four-point- four-point- d Volume 90 Number 16 MANTI, UTAH Blaine and Glen Allred and their sons also hunted on the west mountain. They got two small bucks. The deer are really scarce, Even the does Blaine said. seem to have disappeared. However, Morlin and Paul Cox brought in two from the west mountain Monday after hiking much of the day. Maybe a good measure of the success of the hunt is the experience of Lloyd Christiansen and his party of 16, who 84115 iditiunallv hunt from their cabin in Twelve Mile Canyon. 'Over the opening weekend "e brought in two small bt'Us," he said. We saw very ti few deer; they seem to have vanished from our old hunting gounds " In spite of the limited sikiAss, however, the Christiansons and many of the other burners will be back in the hills this weekend. A good hunter never dies, He Lloyd said. ust keeps banging away. 84642, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1975 1 5 a copy Residents Now Using Well Water Manti residents are now drinking well water. Because of the limited output of the souice--th- on e city well 4th been asked not to use culinary water for sprinkling or irrigating until further notice. Mavor Fank Wanlass said that the city had changed over to well water Monday while the final section of the new waterline in the canyon is installed. According to Ralph Larsen, water department superintendent, that final section-abo- ut 2300 feet in length--wil- l take around three weeks to complete. It extends from the old power plant up the canyon to the section already completed. As soon as the final section is installed, canyon water will be BICENTENNIAL FLAG Is displayed by American Legion I was presented to the City of Manti by the American Legion with the to returned the system and the I as for of one hall flown a the over be year Commander Joe Rice, Legionnaire Edwin Carpenter, Manti Mayor request that it period city operation of the well will be Frank Wanlass and Bicentennial chairman Brace Jennings. The flag an observance of the nations bicentennial. discontinued. The well alone doesnt produce enough water Larsen to permit sprinkling, said. This is the reason for the curtailment for the next few West-they- ve Powwow Registrations Due Wednesday Boy Scouts have until Wednesday evening to register for Snow College's 10th annual Merit Badge Powwow. They can obtain registration forms from their Scoutmasters or by writing or calling the college, Ross Findlay, powwow chairman, said. About 500 boys from 13 south-centrUtah districts are expected to sign up. Most boys can register and complete requirements for four merit badges during the powwow, Mr. Findlay explained. Classwork will begin Nov. 1 and continue Nov. 15 and 22. During the powwow adult drafting, finger printing, pioneering, first air, safety; Also communications, emergency preparedness, fireman-ship- , Indian lore, metal engineering, personal management, public speaking, athelectricity-electronicletics, fingerprinting, veterinary science, metal work, soil and leadership training sessions will also be given in the Boy Scout, Blazer Scout, Cub and Explorer programs. These are the merit badge courses, taught by specialists in the various areas, which the powwow offers: American business, animal science, athletics, automotive safety, citizenship in the nation, citizenship in the world, citizenship in the community, s, water conservation, environ According to Robert Stoddard, development director of Snow College, a telefund campaign will be held during the evenings of Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30, in the Central Sanpete area. Bruce Jennings Joins Messenger Enterprise Bruce Jennings, a former Snow College, has joined the editorial staff of the Messenger-Enterpri- se Printing Co. Mr. Jennings retired from his teaching duties at Snow College this year, after many years In that capacity. He will assist In editing duties for both the Ephraim Enterprise and the Manti Messenger. Publisher MaxE.Call said, "We feel most fortunate to have a person with as much journalistic expertise and experience as Mr. Jennings on our staff. We are sure he will make a major contribution in helping us to publish an even better newspaper. mental science, public health and genealogy. Registration is restricted to registered Scouts or Explorers who are 11 years of age or older, Mr. Findlay explained. The fee of $3.00 should accompany the registration form. Registrants will be informed by mail of their class schedules. the meantime, woikmen are putting both city power plants in the canyon into top condition while they are out of operation. As soon as the canyon water is returned to the system, the plants will again start manufacturing electricity. That will help to relieve some on the financial burden on the city, the mayor pointed out. In Snow College Development Staff Court of Honor Will Conduct Telethon in County Slated Sunday Assumes Editing Duties instructor at w'ceks. Stoddard states that $3,429 was voluntarily contributed ' through the annual Central Sanpete telefund to Snow College last year. He mentions that because of the support given by the residents, 27 Manti High School students received scholarships to Snow for the We 1975-7- year. want contributors 6 to Stoddard understand, that their money explained, stays in their own area to benefit one of their own young people. He emphasized that the purpose of the telefunds will be to seek contributions for Snow College scholarships which will be awarded to Manti High School students who plan to attend Snow. Other telefunds will be conducted this year in the Sevier, Millard, Juab, Utah and Salt Lake Counties. The newly named Palisade District, which includes the Ephraim, Manti and Sterling wards, will hold a Sunday evening at 8 in the Ephraim South Ward Chapel. Numerous merit badges and advancements in rank will be awarded at the court, according to Ross Findlay, district advancement chairman. He court-of-hon- said that Scoutmasters will make the presentations. The South Ward troop will provide the color guard and conduct the pledge of allegiance, Mr. Findlay said. The St. George, Utah, Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. The temple has recently been remodeled inside and additional space has been added. The temple will be open for public tours until October 25, after which it will be used exclusively by Mormons for marriages, baptisms and other sacred ordinances. Dedication in November It. George Temple Now Open to Public After being closed for nearly a year and a half for remodeling and construction of additions, and after being open for the past 100 years only to members in good standing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, the St. George LDS Temple was open for public viewing Monday, Oct. 13 with an official press tour. The Temple is now officially open for general public tours on and will be with six November separate services planned. y 11-1- Following the tour, LDS President, Spencer W. Kimball addressed members of the press at a new s conference and stressed the importance of the chuich as A Church of All the World. Piesident Kimball stated, As the people grow, we will probably give consideration to the building of other temples, and stated that two new temples already have been planned and will be located in San Paulo, Brazil and Toyko, Japan. Stating the LDS people were a peculiar people. President Kimball said, "We are differ ent from other churches because we believe the Bible, but we also have revelation. The levclations of God come from God to the prophets of God who give revelation to the people, President Kimball explained. President Kimball stated, To people everywhere we extend an invitation to visit the new y remodeled tc mple of The of Jesus Christ of Saints in St. George, Utah. The Temple will be open to the public until Oct. 25. Following the Temple's in November it will then be open only to faithful members of the Church for performing sacred ordinances. The temple, one of sixteen currently in use by the LDS Church and originally dedicated in 1877, was closed for renovation and addition in 1974 after 97 years of continual use by dedicated members of the church. Remodeling of the Temple has included complete refinish-m- g of the inside, new electrical, fire sprinkling, heating, and air conditioning systems, new carpeting, drapes and furnishings. A annex has been added to the north side of the Temple and includes a chapel, 906 lockers for temple patrons, offices for the temple presidency, laundry facilities and cafeteria. Church Latter-da- y one-lev- New stairways and elevators have been added on the west side and will provide additional access to various rooms of the temple. Also added have been four sealing rooms (for marriages, making a total of twelve) and a new Brides Room. The total additions contain 53,195 feet of floor space. Although many things have been changed during the renovation, the Temple windows still contain the original glass that was shipped from the East around South America and to a port in San Francisco. The glass now over a hundied years old, was then brought by wagon to the Temple site at a cost of $800. Brigham Young spent many winters in St. George supervising construction of the temple. The temple stands 175 feet high to the top of the vane on its tower. The red sandstone walls are covered with white stucco plaster, making the structure stand out like a w hite gem in its St. George desert setting. It stands as a lasting tribute to the dedicated pioneers who founded Washington County. Publisher Max E. Call represented the Manti Messenger and Ephraim Enterprise on the media bus tour. Manti Democratic Candidates List Qualifications The Democratic Party is asking Manti voters to give very serious consideration to the qualifications of its candidates for three positions on the city council which will be filled at Nov. 4s general elections. We deliberately chose candidates of good, practical experience representative of all elements of the community, who we felt would serve the city Bruce Jennings, Manti well, precinct chairman said. Here are the Democratic candidates: Camille Larsen. Camille is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Johnson, farmers and turkey raisers, and the wife of Kent Larsen, also a turkey grower. Kent and Camille are the parents of three daughters. Bryan McArthur. Bryan graduated from Manti schools and attended Snow College for one year. He spent six years in the service of our country during World War II (three years as a paratrooper) and received the Purple Heart and other citations and medals. He attained the rank of sergeant. as custodian at Manti High School 11 years. He is presently employed at L.&M. Trailer Mfg. Co. as a leadman oxer plumbing. Brvan has served as post commander, adjutant, sergeant at arms and fire chief in American Legion Post 31. He was Manti South Ward banquet chairman for 15 years, has been a Camille graduated from Manti High School, Snow College and the University of Utah. Her major was business. She has worked for three years in the Sanpete County assessor's office in clerical assignments and for two years for Manti City as a computer operator involved in payroll and finance. She is now teaching business subjects part time at Manti High School. Camille has been an officer in the PTA for three years, is and in the Ladies active in Literary Club and has taught or been an officer in most church organizations. Bryan has been employed at Snow College three years and counselor in the MIA, explorer leader and active Scouting for years. 4-- Camille Larsen its president and secretary. He has been an officer in wildlife organizations. Wes is married to the former Ardith Madsen. One of the interests they share is a love of the Wes is the father of two sons-Gra- nt, a teacher in Centerfield, and Phil, who lives in Oiem. m Bryan and his w ife LeOra are the parents of nine children, seven of whom live in Manti. Wesley Mogle. Wes has lived in Manti 45 years. For 36 of those years he has been a service station operator and a distributor of petroleum products. A member of the Manti Lions Club for many years, he has held every office in the organization. He has also maintained membership in the Manti Business Assn, since its organization and has served as THE CELESTIAL ROOM in the St. George, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints symbolizes the exalted condition which man may achieve by living according to the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. |