Show fi Wednesday December 22 2004 Sanpete Sanpete County -H jgg gjg?©oBg Countywide Interest Get Fit Challenge begins By Kathy Lin Eggleston FOUNTAIN GREEN — “People want to lose weight and feel good about themselves” says Marci McKay Miss Sanpete McKay is helping with Fountain Green Medical Clinic’s Get Fit Challenge starting Jan 4 at 6:30 pm in the Fountain Green City Hall Last year’s challenge winner Phyllis Lund of Moroni lost 2 inches Lund was one of 35 who finished the program and lost over 550 pounds collectively “I will be back again this year” says Lund who encourages everyone thinking about losing weight to get involved “It is exciting to see how much everyone loses and you learn to eat better and become healthier” If a participant meets the challenge the program is free The $10 commitment fee is reimbursed if 90 percent of the meetings are attended Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday until April 5 with s every two weeks plus exercise nutrition and motivation classes A contest for those who lose the most inches and the most weight prizes a 5K run and many other activities are planned To take the Get Fit Challenge contact the Fountain Green Medical Clinic at Gunnison Adult education classes begin GUNNISON — Earn a high school diploma or GED in the new year The South Sanpete School District adult education classes will begin Jan 4 from pm at the Gunnison Valley High School Classes will be held every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Credits toward a high school diploma can be awarded for military training work experience licenses and documented certifications For more information call Charles Scott at Linda Miller at or South Sanpete School District office at Manti Pioneer heritage commemorated MANTI — The annual observance of the pioneers’ arrival in Manti was held Nov 2 at the dugout at 300 E 400 North in Manti Young men and women of the LDS Manti Stake built the dugout in 1999 to commemorate 150 years since the pioneers’ arrival in 1849 Almost 300 pioneers invited by Chief Walker and lead by Isaac Morley dug into the hillside or turned their wagons over for protection that winter David Mackay read a list of the pioneers Don Tibbs spoke about early pioneer Sarah Wilcox and President Doug Dyreng presided over this year's gathering of about 50 people Mt Pleasant Mt Pleasant library receives Christmas gift MT PLEASANT — The Folk Arts Program of the Utah Arts Council and the Sanpete County Travel and Heritage Council are giving Mt Pleasant Library a special gift of 46 recordings by folklorist Jens Lund this holiday season "These recordings will provide a unique resource for those researching local history for years to come” says Carol Edison of the Utah Arts Council “Utah’s Sanpete Valley: The Heart of the Mormon West” is a collection of history lessons of the Sanpete County region complete with stories and anecdotes told by people residing in the area The recordings are also available for purchase at tourist centers and museums throughout the area including the Fairview Museum Ml Pleasant City and Ephraim Sanpete News Company Inc publishing the GUNNISON fSANI’ETE VALLEY EDITION MESSENGER Member Utah Press Association Deadlines Post Office UPS & Contact Information 0 Copyright Sanpete News Company lnc©2004 All rights served Reproduction or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher Published each Wednesday for 75c each $2400 inside Sanpete County $2700 outside Sanpete County by Sanpete News Company Inc 35 S Main Manti Utah 84642 Phone fax publisher at: suzannesanpetemessengercom sports to: sportssanpetemessengercom school items to: schoolsanpetemessengercom news to: newssanpetemessengercom ads to: adssanpetemessengercom Deadline: Thursday 5 pm Manti: 35 S Main Hours: 9 am to 6 pm Periodicals Postage Paid at Manti Utah 84642 and at additional mailing offices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Sanpete Messenger 35 S Main Manti Utah 84642 Editor & Publisher Associate Publisher Senior Reporter Suzanne Dean Lloyd Call Sean Hales John Hales Jacque Marsh Lindsay Kogianes Kelly Hancock Assignment Reporter Office Manager Administrative Assistant Webmaster Staff Manti Ftn Green Gunnison Centerfield Axtell Mayfield Spring City Staff Writers Sports Writers Photographers Columnists Jana Judy Chantry C R Truitt Darlene Agren Elva Jensen Audrey Boore Margaret Amy Holly Nicholes Erika Johnson Kathy Eggleston Doug Johnson Jeff Ericksen Craig Cox and Coaches Sean Hales Vem Buchanan Peter Goss Russ Beck Roger Baker Corrie Lynn Player Contributing Writers Karen Buchanan Anita Lyons Moroni Wahlquist COPY! 64444444a Alt Messenger-Gunniso- n o NBHMif4Hr'fr A3 Valley Edition The home of Lila Phillips and Tammy w as a busy place the weekend after Thanksgiving Lila’s son Gory and three of his — Russell Alan and Taylor — came to town to cut their yearly Christmas tree While they were visiting they put all the outside lights up for Tammy and Lila Bermiese Ottesen was also a visitor and Tony and Rita Norton and Robert Pattersen stopped by Teryl and Jean Nielsson from May field joined the crowd along w ith Wendy and Cynde Lillian Wiliams added her presence to the group It was a fun weekend It brought a little Christmas spirit to the house and that’s w hat it is all about! Matthew Peterson son of Howard and Nancy Peterson had to come home from his mission temporally because of medical problems He was operated on this week and will probably return to his mission after the New Year The Gunnison Middle School music department under the direction of Jody Allred and Mr Hughes had their Christmas concert Thursday night It is so great to see so many students involved in music What great leaders they have Awards were also given to some of the outstanding “pillars” of Gunnison Valley: Boyd and Margaret Goble Garth Vest Vem Hatch and Gene Yardley They have all contributed so much to the valley Congratulations to all of them The Centerfield American Legion and Auxiliary held their annual Christmas party Dec 9 A lovely dinner w as served and provided by Auxiliary members During the week tickets were sold for a draw ing and there were many lovely things donated to raise funds to help families for Christmas We always wish everyone could win but we do appreciate all the support we get to raise money for this project The following is a list of those winning the items we had Virginia lolmstead fleece quilt Ann Harrop quilt Uleda Westlund pieced quilt DeAnn Mellor baby blanket LaPreal Olsen baby quilt Tami Hansen afghan Janice Sorenson chrocheted doily Janet Beach blue throw Beatrice Fjeldsted baby quilt for car seat Audrey Boore bath towel Paul Caldwell apron Blain Prisbrey Diane Denton quilted Kathy Hansen pillowcases Betty Lew is kitchen towels Ilene Nay pillowcases Marcia Rico hand towels Connie Buckland a tie Buelah Christensen placemats Carrie Fitgerald slow cooker Megan Johnson set of scissors Leslie Nelson candle Judy Ahler shakers Loreen Sorenson dishcloths Maxine Jensen chrocheted slippers Pat Christensen crystal icicle decorations Lynette Mellor dishtowels Julie Anderson grapev ine decorations Walt Cling knife Veone Fjeldsted lamp and oil Denis Mathews walking stick Vonda Pickett vase of France asrawwfr Friday Dec 24 Christmas Eve church service to be held First Presbjterian Church (91 S 100 West Mt Pleasant) will hold a community Christmas Eve sen ice beginning at 7 pm There will be various musical performances by singers instruand the church’s school and bell choir The service mentalists lasts approximately one hour and the public is invited AUDITIONS Boss Entertainment will be in Mt Pleasant on Jan 5 6 2005 to hold auditions to be part of a Western Concert on Saturday Jan 8 at the North Sanpete High School Performing will be local Sanpete County entertainer TJ Young performing numbers from her new Platinum Plus album “Every Once in a Blue Moon” Special appearance with Rusty Bench Her management company is looking for several local male and female singers (no age limit) as well as local bands to be part of the concert Call A1 at if you are interested in auditioning There is a nominal fee for the audition Sponsors are Elkridge Financial JJVVD Hardware and Statewide Funding 121522 29 Arrested: Jodie Dutton Address: Ephraim Date of Arrest: 121704 Location of Arrest: Manti Charges: Booked and released for court on the charge of Stalking t20S0 mm The Gunnison Valley Elementary School held their Christmas musical program Dec 2 in both the afternoon and evening The program at the start of the holiday season should help everyone get in the holiday mood The Axtell Cub Scout troop 573 and Centerfield Cub Scout troop 562 held their Christmas pack meeting Wednesday Dec at the Centerfield Culture Hall They had a fun contest for the boys and their families and then a cakewalk Donations from the cakewalk were used for the Christmas angel tree Kurt James is the new wolf den leader Austin Burr advanced to the bear den Chad Boore graduated from Webelo scouts and earned his Arrow of Light award He was welcomed into the Axtell Boy Scout troop 573 by scoutmaster Danny Boore Chad is the son of Nancy and Danny Boore Congratulations to Rhonda Mecham and Lonnie Peterson married Dec 18 in the Manti UTTemple They were honored at a reception and dance the same evening at Gunnison Middle School Rhonda is die daughter of Quay and Sharon Mecham and the Granddaughter of Bemitta Mecham of Axtell Judy and Boyd Halverson spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Texas with family They said die snowstorm made the trip home very slow Arrested: Wade Dee Anderson Address: Moroni Date of Arrest: 121904 Location of Arrest: Mt Pleasant Charges: DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane change Bail: $2001 Arrested: Lance C Mickclsen Address: Ephraim Date of Arrest: 21 804 Location of Arrest: Pigeon Hollow Lane Charges: Assault Bail: $950 Arrested: Makeesha Diane Lopez Address: Manti Date of Arrest: 21 804 Location of Arrest: Condolences are extended to the Rex Olsen family with the death of his sister Jean Olsen Nielsen who was raised in Axtell The Home Family & Personal Enrichment night is Wednesday Dec 15 A Christmas potluck dinner and a program are planned The Axtell ward Christmas party will be on Dec 22 with a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings and I’ve also heard that there will be a special visitor from the North Pole that evening On Dec 5 Elva Jensen had her annual Christmas piano recital Chad Boore played two piano selections Chad is the son of Danny and Nancy Boore and grandson of Audrey Boore Good Chad! job HOLM (0IWI0H! Thanks for your patronage this last year and our Best Wishes for a wonderful 2005! Gunnison Phone Company Mt Pleasant Charges: DUI Bail: $2403 Arrested: Chase Lee Pracn Address: Mt Pleasant Date of Arrest: 121504 Location of Arrest: US89 Charges: Driving on suspension and Cedar City Justice Court Warrant Bail: $895 Arrested: Matthew Daniel Duncan Address: Ephraim Date of Arrest: 21404 Location of Arrest: Ephraim Charges: Possession of marijuana Bail: $587 Arrested: Jay Ralph Brown Address: Indianola Date of Arrest: 121304 Location of Arrest: Manti Charges: booked and released for court on the charge of brandishing a firearm going There seem to be Christmas parties everywhere you turn And Axtell is all decked out in colorful lights There is magic in the air Saturday Dec 4 GeGettes members Maren Brown Brooke Heath and Sadie Westover traveled with the drill team to the “Utah Classic Competition” in Sandy The girls competed in four categories and placed in three Way to go girls! CfifflT t iyiyyy yy O' A Time ejoiee May heavenly love shine down upon you all through this speeial season Our thanks to all who blessed us with their friendship and patronage this year Jensen Drug £ Floral Gunnison |