Show t I'l a r im wPrtm WPstPrn Mirronranhir 5357 Chpts Ct Salt alP City nr ft41?n GUNNISON Sanpete VALLEY EDITION VOL 83 MANTI UTAH NUMBER 48 Hasan Supporters tell Hansen’s side authorized that Wednesday But Anderson refutes claim 299 Snow By Thursday - 317 Sunny but cold 3214 Friday Mostly sunny Saturday - 3918 Mostly cloudy Last Week’s Weather Reported by Lee J Anderson Date Nov Nov Nov 22 23 24 Nov 25 26 27 Nov 28 Nov Nov Max 49 40 45 48 43 49 30 Min Prec Snow 20 20 16 24 John Hales Staff writer EPHRAIM — For the first time Wendy Hansen’s “side of the story” garding her conviction on two felony counts of misuse of public monies is available to the public But Hansen’s version of events will not necessarily clarify what really happened in the whole affair One reason for this is that her version comes only through sources all of whom agreed to be interviewed on condition they remain anonymous 25 24 31 17 23 payments were Hansen herself on the advice of defense attorney Ron Yengich has refused to speak about the matter publicly at least until after her sentencing scheduled for Jan 12 Another reason for the cloudy picture is the lack of documentary evidence that could definitively confirm or refute certain statements allegations or justifications by Hansen’s supporters Those statements undoubtedly reflect Hansen’s personal view of what happened And finally several officials who were in charge of the landfill during the period when Hansen was serving as refute her supporters’ claims Early on in the case Yengich met with Hansen’s supporters and told them not to talk about the case to anyone saying that “it would hinder his investiga- tion” according to one source Now one of her supporters says “The time for keeping our mouths shut is over” to several sources Hansen maintains that she had some kind of authorization or pemiission to deposit various checks including checks made out to Ephraim City and the (See “Funds” on A2) iWs Kathy Lin personnel and missionaries from Sanpete County on its LLOYD Gloria Sandefur (left) and Agnes Heath of ously to Sub for Santa By Suzanne Dean Publisher The Smiths (not their real names) who live in the southern end of Sanpete are typical of families who from Sanpete Sub for Santa this year Mom and dad split about two years ago and dad has provided no support Suzanne Dean Publisher WASHINGTON DC—Congress has passed an omnibus spending bill that includes $200 (XX) for the future Snow CollegeSanpete County Library The Snow appropriation was one item in $240 million worth of federal support for Utah projects many with a rural focus The bill also includes funding for the Central Utah Rail Project teacher training to help rural districts meet No Child Left Behind requirements and an array of agriculture and conservation programs “Funds’ on A2) CALL MESSENGER PHOTO Pleasant urge Sanpete residents to donate gener- for their three children since then Mom is working at minimum wage to support the two girls 12 and 10 and her boy Neighbors scratch their heads trying to figure out how the Smiths keep going It's obvious that without help there won’t be any Christmas gifts The girl wants a junior makeup kit The wants scrap book has asked ing supplies The Santa for a truck and blocks So far Sanpete Sub for Santa has received many more applications for assistance than volunteer applications from people willing to sponsor a needy family or individual In fact the fledgling organization (See expects to receive up “Donations” John Hales Staff writer MT PLEASANT — Responding to citizen concerns about an alternative school proposal by Pretty Shield Foundation Sanpete County Commissioners are taking more time to look into the matter Commissioner Greg Dettinger said that commissioners realize that the county's reputation is on the line and they want to be sure that all issues are resolved before they approve a bond request from Pretty Shield Since an Oct 9 public hearing about the bond issue Pretty Shield has been on the commission meeting agenda twice But commissioners have postponed the meeting saying that they aren’t ready to commit to the deal just yet Dettinger said that the county is having an independent lawyer examine the issue to confirm whether or not the plan for the school is sound Dettmgcr's comments came in response to a “neighborhood meeting” that concerned citizens held on A2) (See “Bond Request” on A2) Homes sparkle raise funds for girls hospital By Lloyd The time for keeping our mouths shut is over a — Anonymous acquaintanceof Wendy Hansen regarding Hansen’s attorney’s directive to not speak about the case na'l A4 Opinions Lifestyle School Holiday Sports Classifieds Mt Donations keep Christmas hopes alive have applied for assistance said It! By By County You appropriation bond request website at: should bring them to the newspaper office or email them to: lindsay sanpetemessengercom New addresses should be submitted at the time of deparof misture or announcement sion farewell from federal County takes closer look at will be posting the of current military Anyone having addresses $200000 (See Eggleston wwwsanpetemessengercom Up until now the addresses have been printed in the news paper or in ward and church newsletters particularly at Christmas time At sanpetemessengercom they can be shared and county or worldwide Addresses from members of local LDS stakes will be posted within the next few days 2004 The appropriation for Snow is earmarked for distance learning technology within the future library “We certainly hope this is phase one of federal support” said Snow President Michael MANTI — The Sanpete Messenger addresses DECEMBER Library gets According Missionary military addresses on web site By WEDNESDAY A5 Call Associate publisher of Sanpete’s prettiest homes w ill be on display in home shows in both Manti and Gunnison beginning tomorrow Both home shows are fundraisers In Manti the Manti Swimming Pool Committee will use the money raised toward the construction of a new swimming pool The committee has raised $210000 so far The Manti home show will run from pm Thursday Tickets are $6 and are available from many Manti businesses The show will feature the homes of Dallas and Karilyn Cox Brenan and Lisa Brett and Shelly McCall Jim and Shannon Miller Rawlin and Shelly Anderson two bed and breakfasts the Manti House Inn and the Legacy Inn In Gunnison the high school drill team Some is hosting its annual fundraising home show for two nights Thursday and Friday from pm The Gunnison show will feature the homes of Lynn and Suzy Olsen 80 W 200 N Elizabeth Jensen 52 W Center Annette Newman 221 E 200 N James and Barbara Bown 55 E 200 N Dallas and Janelle Overly 330 E 300 S Also included in the show are the homes of Juan and Vickie Larson 720 N 88 W Estates in Mayfield and in Mayfield Centerfield the homes of Jason and Mary Okerlund 85 S 500 E and Roger and Holly 70 S 5(X) E Peterson Tickets for the Gunnison home show are $6 and can be purchased from any drill team member Ace Hardware Gunnison Implement or Valley Furniture The funds w ill uniforms help purchase A8 A10 - All A12 IH "Frsf Pace' C Group General Excellence Sanpeti Messenger & Astociei'S V U ar L BRUCE Utah Press Association General Excellence winner VAN DER RIET MESSENGER PHOTO BRUCE VAN DER RIET MESSENGER PHOTO nativity scene decorates James and Barbara Brown’s home one of Jan Crane decorates her bed and breakfast “Legacy Inn” those that will be seen by hundreds as part of Gunnison’s home show of Manti’s home show set for Thursday A POOR COPYf in prepration |