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Show Endurance race Riders brave snow, wind son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Christensen, Ml. Pleasant Riding half Reba, a Arabian owned by Joe Ward of Huntington took first place in the junior division. He was also the first place winner from Sanpete County and won Condition the Best Award. Wade was the second rider completing the course and finished in four hours and 49 minutes. The third rider to finish was Jacque Jewkes of Green River, Utah who had a riding time of five hours and 22 minutes. Tom Van Gelder of Grey Bull, Wyoming was the last rider coming in and arrived at 7:02 p.m. and took nine hours and 22 minutes to complete the trek. A banquet was served by local club members to those participating in the endurance race. The banquet was under the direction of Lois Bynum. Mrs. Christensen said Endurance! Riders ticipated Pleasant year-ol- who par- in the annual Valley Endurance Race Saturday learned the meaning of the word as they braved snow and wet to finish the course. Snow fell the day before leaving nearly six inches on the ground for the riders to start off in, but 19 riders from three different states finished the race in spite of the obstacles created by the unseasonal weather conditions. According to Arlene Christensen, spokesman for the local riding club and ride manager said the snow covered the base camp Friday night and as race time neared, the weather ... 23 riders began the race The race begins Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and 19 finished the race that evening. The annual race was sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Riding Club who also hosted the cold, tired riders to a banquet Saturday night. Several inches of unseasonal snow made the ride a real endurance for the participating riders. Station hit by vandals in Fairview rA , An estimated $400 in damages was done April 66 29 at the Phillips Station in Fairview when vandals tore up a soft drink machine. The new owner, John Gresko, called Fairview City Marshall, Raymond Nelson to report the vandalism at the station. An unofficial estimate placed the money taken at between $3 and $5. fw life' , Sandra Johnson, a old co-e- d from Pleasant Grove proved the endurance and persistance of womanhood by being the first rider to complete the race. Miss Johnson is welcomed by a happy group of friends after completing the trek in four hours and 26 minutes. ie worsened, llowwer the race started at 8 a.m. with 23 riders putting on their warmest gear and arming themselves with slickers and chaps. The hills through which the race was run wonwas a cold-snoderland that later turned into deep mud. A chilling wind made the ride more for the unpleasant Pleasant Valley riders. d several horses Dan Kemz.y, Kumzy, Dawn Whitman, Wanda Bailey and Nate Christensen. Joe Ward, Huntington and Rex Christensen, and Wayne Poulsen, Mt. Pleasant were on hand with drive vehicles and horse trailers. Ted Rowell of Murray and Mrs. Christensen acted as drag riders through some of the other parts of the trail. The American Endurance ride and the Endurance Horse Registy of America sent a plaque to the first registered Judy four-whe- endurance horse to complete the ride. Cash donations and prizes were awarded by local businessmen. were pulled from the race at the vet stops because of strained muscles and other conditions, She said the vets were quick to disqualify any horses that The race was won by a might have been injured or developed problems. old college from Pleasant Grove who Even though the proved that women either weather was against the have more endurance, or riders and workers, a more persistance, Sandra friendly atmosphere a prevailed over the entire Johnson, riding registered Arabian ride, SheMrs. Christensen reported that at gelding named Tajheda said. completed the course in the hourly stop at the hot four hours and 26 Power Plant, sandwiches minutes. beverages, Wade Christensen, 13- - and donuts were served, also under the direction of Mrs. Bynum. Veterinarians were Dr. John Hunter, Spanish Dennis Dr. Fork; Peterson, Provo; and Dr. Max Nicholes of Mt. Pleasant. Head timer for the race was Arlene Emmett with Colleen Poulsen and Judy Anderson assisting. Mrs. Anderson was also ride co-e- d It was cold and snow and many riders wondered if they could endure the endurance Race when they woke up Saturday morning to several inches of new trek. snow on the ground. Riders met at the rodeo arena to begin the le Political meeting dates set Mass meetings are scheduled in North Sanpete communities for next Monday night. Rex For Fairview the Christensen was trail Republicans will meet in master and photographs the Fairview School at 8 were taken by Ralph p.m. Democrats will hold Pitts. their meeting at the City Manning the check Hall at 7:30 p.m. M t points and gates were Erven Brotherson, Kathy Democrats will meet in Gardner, Tammy Bigler, theCity Hall at 8p.m. and Jerry Lynch, Jo Ann Republicans will meet in Bigler, Rusty Bench, the Civic Center (Library Torie Pulsen, Anita basement) also at 8 p.m. In Fountain Green the Mollinet, Jimmy will meet at Ellen Republicans Christensen, Madsen, Dawn Bybum, 8p.m. in the City Hall and Bruce Allred, Cleon the Democrats are putAllred, Alana Bynum, ting out notices in several secretary. . 1 Tajheda, the winning horse, finished the race in four hours and 26 minutes. Horses were well cared for at rest stops along the way. of Horses get a break, too. r and Beautification held in conwith the Homecoming and Pioneer Day Celebration. Cox of Clyde Wellington, Loyal and Odean Cox of Vernal, Buford Christensen and Venna Sanders were dinner guests at the home of Dora Cox on Saturday, April 29. Also visiting Program i i da'rnew 8 i i BETTY RAMSEY Fairview residents are reminded that Saturday, May 6 will be Clean-u- p day. All debris should be in put containers 427-340- junction 8 weighing not over 40 lbs. and placed by the curb for pickup bv city trucks. Clean-UDay is the kickoff of the Clean-up p later was Christensen, Wendell Christensen and had visited in the home of Wendell and Nora earlier. Mrs. Kirby (Ada) Bench and son Tommy returned last week from a months visit with the Benchs daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ron (Jeanette) Squires of Spring Valley, Ohio, near Dayton. During the visit, the Squires became the parents of a new little girl, Suzanne, born March 25. She has a sister, Cindy and a brother David. Bertha now a resident of Layton. Mrs. Christensen is the mother GIVE A WEED AN INCH AND IT'LL TAKE AYARD! isanatural Ml for people on the go! Milk has a way with foods. Try a refreshing cold glass with your meal and see. Milk is a natural. UTAH DAIRY COMMISSION Christensen, Mt. Pleasant was awarded first place in the junior division, first place Sanpete County winner and received the Best Condition Award. He was also the second rider to complete Saturdays race. Wade places to indicate the time and place for their meeting. Spring City Democrats will meet at the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. and the Republicans at 7:30 p.m. Margaret Stewart visited last week with her aunt Sylvia Miller and other relatives, the Jim Millers, Tom Brutons and AcEarl Ramseys. companying Mrs. Stewart was Mrs. Rhoda Martins No meetings were a long time family friend. announced for Moroni or Both visitors are from Wales. Tempe, Ariz. McCULLOCH CUTS IT 89 95 Pleasant Automatic & Manual Oiling 1.8 cu. in. engine. 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