Show wt) mw :A3 Sanpete Messenger Sanpete Valley Edition Messenger-Gunniso- mine for North Sevier By ' :slt Redmond Inc Minerals mines a special sea salt origi- nally known as ORSA or or- game salt which lies over 200 feel below the earth's surface And it has been in the bowels of an ancient Juras- sic seabed for millions of yeais Rhett Roberts formerly a consultant for Redmond Mmcr-als bought the operation in 1999 Today the affects of this sea salt are known from here to Japan Most of this kind of salt is so far below the earth's surface that it cannot be economically mined But because of a “swell" or bubble at this particular locaHon the mineral can be mined and manufactured quite easily on the spot The salt has been seques- lered from sea pollutons such as oil spills and chemical and By Lloyd — One of the facing is the business "lack of a satisfactory plan" says the annual report published by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Snow College Lack of a business plan can spell doom since it is the basis for funding assistance And the need foi funding is the most fre- quent factor prompting new busi- nesses to seek assistance from the SBDC The center found that many clients needed direction in draft- ing business plans particularly in areas such as management market research financial analysis and projection and funding options and procedures One noteworthy change says the report has been a de- crease in the percentage of client Call Jason Cherry School in 988 Snow College as valedictorian in 1990 and served an LDS mission in Mexico After his mission he resided in Salt Lake City for ten years San Diego for a couple of years but always wanted to return to the valley in which he grew up “I got homesick and just missed the small community friendly feelings that Sanpete has” he mused He is married to Kathy Pizza in Ephraim They have four children Joshua 10: Jaren 8 Allysa 5 and Ariah 2 Kathy has recently completed yoga teacher training and looks forward to Redmond salt has been of years until relatively recently scaled up for millions Redmond Salt is used for livestock in the form of salt rocks which are not unlike salt licks owned by women During the first part of 2004 39 the SBDC’s clients of percent were women That is in contrast to the same last year when w businesses comprised 55 percent of SBDC clients The report says that the Snow College SBDC center serves as the “college's arm of economic development support for the communities of central Utah" As examples of this the center reports that it significantly aided in the creation of 15 jobs and the retention of 6 others and in the securing and generating over $200000 for in capital for clients For the coming year the SBDC's goal is to “achieve maximum increase in service with a minimum increase in expenses” To achieve those goals it plans to expand training and make more people aw are of its serv ices SUmOOOW COMPUTER? PHOTOS COURTESY that farmers and ranchers have used for many decades Yet unlike these licks these salt rocks are not a pressed block Rather they are indeed a real rock composed of 70 percent more trace minerals than the licks Additionally the salt is also fit for human consumption In fact health experts advocate it over regular table salt Table salt is so highly processed and bleached chemically virtually all of its minerals have been leached out Another substance mined at this university-sizequarry is an unusual clay known as ben- tonite Amongst the pioneers and the Indians of the 19th century Bentonite was known to have healing propeities The advocates of this clay have sworn by its propensity to heal everything from skin rashes to upset stomachs Furthermore bentonite has industrial qualities It is used as a sealant for watering ponds since it swells and holds in water that would otherwise seep out And during the winter months it melts snow and ice at a lower temperature than the customary profit agency that services disabled disadvantaged and delinquent children is hosting a first annual bluegrass festival Sept COURTESY ROBINSON TRANSPORT Robinson Transport wins lop honors in Salt Lake Truck Show Robinson Transport of Salina participated in The Great Salt Lake Truck Show on Aug and came home with several trophies: Kevin Williams: first place Dry Bulk first place Custom Paint and Graphics second place Lights Combo Best of Show for Specialty and Best of Show Competitors’ Choice Lester Noffslnger: first place Wrecker Vocational first place Day Cab Interior and first place Lights Bobtail Scott Robinson: third place for Old Working Truck Proceeds from the show help fund a camp for children with kidney problems i Guerenteed Solved OF REDMOND CONFUSING PROBLEMS? MINERALS Redmond Minerals mines sea salt from an ancient seabed over 200 feet below the earth’s surface SPRING CITY— The Wind Walker Guest Ranch in conjunction with Palisade Pals a non- PHOTO teaching yogapilates classes through the continuing education program He loves the Boy Scouting program camping and other outdoor activities “My real passion is upgrading my PC” said Jason “Even my wife doesn't understand how much love them” Computer Problems Need computers repaired upgraded or maintained but don’t want to tear your computer down and haul it to the shop? road salt that many eastern states use to clear their roads an office Doug Anderson team member and customer service representative at Redmond Minerals revealed that this type of salt mine is much safer than say a gold or coal mine From the' depths of the mine Anderson showed that there is no need for support timbers and other infrastructure Here's the answer! 435-851-28- 48 - Serving Sanpete employed by other types of mining operations The salt Is the Cross Offensive mining facility running safely and smoothly To date there have never been any significant injuries reported at this particular facility According to Anderson Redmond Minerals is busy Their busiest season starts right after the school year begins And it remains busy right through the winter snows They hire as many as 100 team members and crew workers are all they need during the summer when they use much student help The festival will feature musical performances food vendors and other activities On Sept 10 the band Blue Sage a Western folk trio featuring Mike and Shauna Iverson and Rob Ricks w ill perform at 7 pm The group mixes vocals banjo fiddle guitar harmonica and bass violin The trio focuses on their bluegrass and folk roots On Sept 11 Lost Highway w ill perform at 7 pm The members of Lost Highway are united in their love and respect for traditional bluegrass Lost Highway is built around the lead singing rhythm guitar and banjo of Ken Orrick The group also features County Jason Cherry offers free phone consultation and will come see you rock is dense enough to support its own weight fans keep the air moving and ventilation is more than adequate to keep the to You? “The preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness but unto us which are saved it is the power of God" (ICor 1:18) We grow excited about the cross because that is where the atonement took place for our souls “God foibid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Gal 6: 14) Be thankful for what God accomplished for you at the cross because we can only draw near to God through “the blood of Christ” (Eph 2:13) We gain “peace through the blood of His cross” (Col 1:20) Windwalker to host bluegrass festival L 2004 8 graduated from Manti High contaminations manufacturing from modern industry businesses John Hales Staff writer problems rmwe-- Associate publisher (Shepard) of Cheyenne Wyoming whom he met at Fat Jacks (Above) In addition to mining sea salt Redmond Minerals Inc near Salina mines bentonite a clay known for its healing properties and industrial qualities Planning is problem for most new businesses IPHRAIM r Jason Cherry son of the late Ted and Eda Cherry of Ephraim came back to Sanpete in June and has now opened up his own busifeaturing onsite computer and mainteupgrading called “PC Guarantee” Based in Ephraim PC Gaurantee’s advantage is convenient services for both individuals and businesses Call him at Jason was raised in Ephraim amf manufacturing They 'changed how the western half of the I 'ruled Slates viewed most common n i repair nance Staff writer By Wednesday September i ness Geoffry Pace SAL ISA — Several miles noith of Salina lies a rare find: oil''imic salt When two broth eis Milo and Iamar Bouchard bought the I’oulscn Farm in the I'taiK the created a unique coiumcicial venture in mining J y Sanpete native returns to open computer business liRedmond salt is gold I t ''i SANPETE BAPTIST CHURCH Meets each Sunday at 10:30 am Manti City Complex Building SOUTH ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTES'D! Call for more information M Eric Uglum on vocals mandolin and guitar Dick Brown on banjo Paul Shelasky on fiddle and Marshall Andrew s on bass The festival will also feature performances by other local bands including Around the Bend Faultline and Sh'ades of Gray Lodging is available at the ranch for one or both nights of the festival Camping is also available on the ranch property Tickets are available for just the musical performances For detailed information contact Loretta Johnson at Wind Walker (435) The ranch w hich is open year round is located on 994 acres of land at the level in the t Sal National Forest Its activities include fishing mind and body relaxation horseback riding hay rides and hikes arts sports games dancing swimming ing and cowboy poetry and sing- September special on yearly furnace Full service includes: Detailed cleaning Thorough inspection Green tag senior discount still savings Our standard 10 service applies for an additional MBtae3ewisaeSs Heating and Air Conditioning (9276) 69 S Main Manti Licensed and Insured NATE and RSES Certified Tell a friend! 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