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Show $ ' ' X-coun- - skiers end season by Bill Bedford MT. PLEASAN- T- A season of cross country ski racing has come to an end for a number of Mt. Pleasant skiers who continue to devote winter training hours in preparation for competition. Bill and Cindy Bedford and Lindsey Gilbert, all of Mt. Pleas- ant, experienced success in their racing endeavors this winter in such diverse areas as Utah, Montana and Wisconsin. The season began in early January with Lindsey and Bill getting early race experience at a Wasatch Citizens Series 15K race at Mountain Dell, east of Salt Lake City. Next were the events of the Utah Winter Games. The Mt. Pleasant duo contested the 10K freestyle (or skating) race at Mountain Dell, while Bedford returned the following day to race in the 15K classic event as well. The Mountain Dell Course is a serpentine loop on a golf course with many challenging hills and climbs to negotiate. In the Utah Winter Games ski marathon took place. Bedford and Gilbert entered the full length 42K marathon, which was held on a spectacular course in the Bryce Canyon environs. The race consisted of three laps of a scenic rolling course. Bedford stated," Though snow was lacking the organizers pulled off a fine even." Bedfords time of 2:07 earned him a silver medal in the 40 to 45 age group and was just seconds off the winning time of the gold medal winner. The next major race was the 30K Boulder Mountain Tour in Sun Valley, ID. Attracting about 700 skiers from all over the U.S., the tour is one of the Americas Marathon Race Series. The course drops about 1000 vertical feet over the 18 mile length and follows the river south of the Galena Lodge starting area to the finish north of town in Sun Valley. Bedford skied a time of 1:32 with Gilbert skiing his strongest race of the season in 1:42. Founiain Green Elementary winners of the regional history fair held at Snow College on March 13 were: (front row, left to right) IMJes Melsen and Ryan Stewart, first place, tabletop category; and David Motola and Joseph Wright, first place, media. Back row, Scott Rasmussen, William McCaffery and Rhett Larsen, second place, media; Hailee Rasmussen, second place, individual media; and Melanie Davis and Janna Cook (not pictured), second place, media. mid-Janua- Winners of Moroni Elementary Schools spelling bee were Whitney Clawson, first place; Jenna Sunderland, second place; and Kelli Chlarson, third place. Melanie Dyches (not 'pictured) was the alternate. All students were in the fifth grade and represented Moroni Elementary in the district spelling bee. Bill arid Cindy returned to Wiscorisfn in late February for the opportunity to ski the American Birkebeiner, a 53K event in the northwest corner of the state. Attracting a field of about 7,000 racers from all over the world, the event is the largest of its kind in North America. This year, for the first time in recent memory, lack of snow resulted in a race course that was just half of the scheduled distance. Moreover, 800 truckloads of snow were brought in to fortify the meager amounts that nature had left. Nevertheless, the organizers delivered a quality course to the enthusiastic competitors and fast times were the order of the day. Cindy skied her 10th "Birkie in a fine time of 1:53, while Bill took 277th place with a time of 1:03. The season finale was March West Yellowstone, MT, home of the 50K Rendezvous ski race. Another of the Americans Marathon Series, the race consists of two laps around a scenic and rolling 25K course in the pines of the Gallatin National Forest. Bedford and Gilbert made the long drive north to compete. Race morning dawned clear and cold, with temperatures having dropped to minus 14 degrees. This necessitated a start time of an hour later than planned. Nevertheless, a gorgeous, sunny day and a course groomed to perfection awaited the racers, with temperatures though still on the cold side. Gilbert notched his first 50K in 3:15, while Bedford finished with a very competitive time of 2:40. .. i( At this point in the season, the skiers will retreat from the trails at Pine Creek and seek the abun- dant snow of the Skyline Drive for springtime recreation. 7 Students from Fountain Green Elementary School receiving superior ratings at the regional history fair held at Snow College on March 13 were: (left to right) front row, Chance Allred, Layne Davis, Adam Coombs, and Shelisa Jacobson. Back row, Nicole Hansen, Matthew Hansen, Angela Olsen, Jessica Aagard, Chelsea Cook and Lacey Collard. WHylRAYlREiTA !b?M 46,320 TRIPLE SECTION FEATURING Superior Quality You Expect In A Home. HOME Plus Delivery A Set Up. Approx 193$ sq. ft FOREVER ROMES, IIIC. Ivins 801 50 E. 490 S., 28-0060 t ' ui ip mm Ivldi : try in Moroni to enforce state ban on unlicensed four - wheelers Councilman Ron Pipher, head employees will work out job MORONI City council of the committee, asked the assignments. members discussed in a March meeting the enforcing of the council if they would consider Councilman Pipher said he states mandate banning unli- acquiring a card at Sams Club or work with city employee, Alan censed vehicles and a credit card so the committee Morley, and worked out some of y could get supplies on a drivers on city streets. time needed for care of parks, Members stated that it was not account. cemetery, city streets and other their decision, but they do intend it jobs. would Pipher explained help to enforce the law banning the The council discussed hiring the committee to pay bills after vehicles. part-tim- e the holiday when they have more help from within the Tank cleaning city. Barbara commitGordon, money. Councilman Greg Morley informed other members that the tee member, added that the comMiscellaneous lower 135,000 gallon culinary mittee wanted to shop around to the deal best for supplies. Mayor Cook announced that water tank needs cleaning. After get the Councilman city has cleared up a misunMerwin Kjar explaining that the cleaning is about water billing derstanding needed to remove sediment at the suggested that the council considwho trucks Mark with Poulson, credit er getting one card, keepbottom of the tank, he launched outside of the oil to water rig into reason why it would unfeasiing it with Barbara Gordon, town. one it to out ble to drain the tank for cleaning. department signint Poulson will pay $12.50 for Morley said in order to drain head at a time, in order to keep the first 1,000 gallons and $2.50 its use. careful tabs on the tank, the procedure would cut per thousand thereafter for each off refilling to the upper 600,000 Mayor Cook added that while load in his truck which is said to is around the committee shopping gallon tank which could leave the that they should get bids on hold just over 4,000 gallons. city vulnerable if there was a fire Mayor Cook assured Barbara or other water emergency. supplies from local businesses Gordon, city recorder, that the Morley proposed hiring a before buying out of Sanpete. will be looking department police diving company, at the cost of Scheduling proposal into a business currently operatapproximately $5,000, which the Mayor Cook announced that ing without a license. Water Resource Board recomcity employees are trying out a After Councilman Pipher to clean the tank it while mends, new $175 time clock in order to why the city has to questioned was still in operation. The comtime. of track compensation keep pay to put someone in jail who pany also has the capabilities of The mayor stated that the state refuses to pay their fine, counci video taping the inside of the frowns on employee trading times members are considering having tank checking for problems and when they go over. The plan is the Justice of the Peace explain fixing them. for employees who reach their 40 the law to them. 4th of July update hours per week to assign duties Also under discussion was Councilman Morley told the to another employee or part-tim- e acquiring bids for weed spray council that if the city purchased help. and the placement of the citys fireworks now, it would save Mayor Cook proposed placing welcome sign. $129. Although the fireworks all employees under assignment Payment of bills was approved wouldnt be delivered until they from one department head and for three that were kept except are needed, the total cost will be keeping a list of jobs on a calenin executive session. for dar. Department heads will list $3,099 with the July 4th Committee paying $599. jobs needing to be done and 1 four-whe- 1 el 30-da- MANTI Recent boundary changes in various voting precincts within Sanpete County may affect the locations of the March 24 political mass meetings for some individuals living in Moroni and Ephraim. A recent county ordinance revised boundaries for persons living in either Moroni 1 or Moroni 2 voting districts; and those in Ephraim, where new boundaries exist for Ephraim 1, Ephraim 2, Ephraim 3, and Ephraim 4. The ordinance was passed Jan. 29, and became effective February 13 (15 days after its passage), in time for both the Democratic and Republican party caucuses (both parties are holding their local mass meetings March 24). Because voting districts were split in Moroni and Ephraim, some people in those towns will not be meeting with the same groups as previously. In Moroni, where the new boundary is 100 East, the change is relatively simple. Those living east of 100 East are in Moroni 2 and those west of 100 West are in Moroni 1 . In Ephraim, however, some confusion may exist because of multiple streets used within the new boundaries. Anyone who needs clarification about which voting district they are in and where their district will be meeting during party caucuses, should contact the county clerks office, Information about locations of other mass meetings may also be obtained from the county clerk. Party caucuses or mass meetings, often called grass roots politics", are planning meetings within each political party. Those attending caucuses within individual towns and cities have an opportunity to elect officers and convention delegates to represent the collective wishes of their voting district at county and state conventions. 835-213- 1. Moroni City willcbe taking closed bids for sprayings the weeds along the city streets. Call City Hall at 9 for th; amount of city j miles to be sprayed. Turn bids in at City Hall, 36 hlprth Center. Bids will be accepted until March 25, 436-835- least 16 years old. 1998. X Moroni students complete junior genius program Changes may impact mass meeting places for some individuals Often mass meetings are the first introduction voters have to county, state, and national candidates who have filed for primary and general elections. Anyone can attend a local caucus in hisher voting district. For more information on boundary changes or party caucus locations, contact the county clerks office, . 835-213- 1. MORON- I- A banquet was held recently for 100 Moroni Elementary School students who completed the Junior Genius program. The students, in grades one through six, were given the opportunity to choose any topic which interested them and work hard to learn all they could about it. Awards were given at the banquet held to honor the students. Parents and the public were able to view displays done by the students showing what they had learned. Some North Sanpete Middle School students presented their history fair projects at the regional competition at Snow College on March 13. Pictured are first place winners of group performance: (left to right) Miss Syme, teacher; Holly Vincent, Sammie Robertson, Sarah Christensen and Mr. Barker, teacher. Complete 18 Digital Satellite Systems OVER 160CHANNELS AVAILABLE DIGITAL AUDIO & VIDEO PARENTAL LOCKOUT Complete Systems From $49.95 plus (s&h) No up front programing to purchase Digital Universe New aubccnben ooly BIDS FOR SPRAYING Moroni City is looking for summer part time help. Please apply at City Hall, 38 North Center Street during office hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications will be taken until March 25, 1998. Applicants must be at lO, HELP WANTED -- Fairview City is accepting applications for the position of recreation director. Successful applicant will be responsible for organizing and running youth programs such as basketball, wrestling, baseball and soft-bal- l, etc. Applications must be turned into Fairview City Hall by 1 p.m. on March 25, 1998. For more information contact Fairview City Hall at 427-385- 8. |