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Show -/ Wednesday, August 9, 2006 A3 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Relay Dr. Bruce Harless of Mt. Pleasant has been named as the new Manti Utah Temple president as of the first of November 2006. His wife Marlane will be the new temple matron. 1- _ (Continued from Al) see." There will be a pizza party for all teams and individual walkers at midnight. "Everyone can come walk as little or as long as they want," Kelsch says. Teams who have pre-registered are guaranteed a shirt, but extra shirts will be available for $5 each. Shirts from previous years will also be on sale for $l-$2. The walk is the cancer society's biggest fundraiser of the year in Sanpete County. In addition to the Relay for Life, the society sponsors a fun run in Mt, Pleasant to help provide transportation assistance to cancer patients. The society also offers several recovery services/'The Reach to Recovery program Harless named as new Manti Twilight (Continued from Al) Utah Temple president Blackham says, the commission the past three years. "You sense the was afraid "the court might move By Lloyd Call love of the people you work with in for a few years, and then move Associate publisher every day." out leaving us with a $3.5 million Retired physician from prac- building to pay the rent on. MT. PLEASANT—Dr. Jay "Doing that is high stakes Bruce Harless and his wife ticing at Sanpete Valley Hospital, Marlane Seely Harless, of the ML Dr. Harless is a temple sealer and poker," he said. "I am uncomfortPleasant 4th Ward, have been former bishop, stake president, able with a $3 pot, and I don't want called to serve as president and high councilor and missionary for to play with $3.5 million dollars at stake." matron of the Manti Utah Temple. the East German Mission. Mrs. Harless, a former temple One of the main concerns The first week in November, Dr. Harless and his wife will suc- ordinance worker, has been a pri- school officials and some citizens ceed President Archie M. Brugger mary president and teacher, coun- voiced about the site was potential and his wife Doreen, who have selor in stake and ward Relief So- danger to high school students and served as president and matron ciety presidencies and has taught children using the Manti Aquatics in various church auxiliaries. Center, which is going in next door. since November 2003. The couple have four daughBut Blackham said the main "It's been the most wonderful experience of our lives," said the ters, Susie, Shari (Thatcher), Ann motivation for building a court building was security concerns at Bruggers of their experiences over (Bushnell) and Allison (Larson). the present county courthouse. "Watching these offenders go up and down our common halls of the Central Valley Medical Center is currently seeking a current courthouse in shackles is no responsible, caring individual who loves working with chillonger acceptable. The liability is dren to join their dedicated staff of child care providers. no longer acceptable, especially in this day and age," he said. Ideal candidate must pass strict background investigation The fairgrounds site, and meet regulatory guidelines as established by the state. Blackham said, is going to be very Must be able to stand for long periods and lift 30 lbs. consecure. "No offender will ever be sistently throughout the day. outside the courthouse," Blackham Part time position. Must be flexible with work schedsaid. Criminal suspects will be transported from the jail to a speule. Applications may be obtained at Central Valley Medicial garage in the courthouse. The cal Center Administration Offices. door will close and lock before the 8/9MG offender is ever taken out of the transport vehicle. The commission plans to have security cameras installed on the exterior of the building, Blackham says. Commissioners have also agreed to provide an extra police officer to the high school on court days. South Sanpete School District Superintendent Donald Hill said that he and the school board are resigned to the fact that the court building will be built as planned. "Our board has basically had their questions answered. The county commissioners have touched base with us, and they are going to take steps to address our concerns," Hill said. "It's already a done deal. That's where they are going to put Last year, more than 1,000 candles burned through the night as Relay for Life team members walked through the night. This year, they are again available to raise money for the American Cancer Society, this Friday night and Saturday (Continued from Al) morning, August 11, 12 at the Manti High School football additional land that would have field. to be acquired. To memorialize a loved one who lost their fight against "It's my hearts desire that cancer, or honor a cancer survivor, sponsor a luminaria with a next year there be a fair," said donation of $10 or more, Commissioner Mark Anderson. Bring your information and donations to the Relay for "...Let's redo our fairgrounds. Life Friday evening, beginning at 5 p.m. Let's make them nice. Let's improve what we have." But Fair Board members said that "intent" and promises were not good enough. Fair Board Chairman Brad Bown asked that the commission have new fairgrounds in place before allowing the curSnow College is sponsoring a Professional Insurance rent fair structures to be torn .Seminar. The seminar will be held August 17 from 9:00 down. a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Snow College Ephraim Campus, "Even if you have the land, do you have the money to build Home and Family Studies Building, room 102 (corner of new fair grounds?" asked Fair 1 st East and Center Street). The instructor for this workBoard member Diana Cox. shop is David Lukens. "Money is being addressed... We have more than Life, Health, Property, and Casualty, which are five credit $ 10,000 but less than half a million," Anderson said. But he courses, will be covered in the seminar. Ethics, a reconceded that he had "no idea" quired three credit course, will also be offered. as to the potential costs of buying land and rebuilding the enThis seminar is approved by the State Department of tire fairgrounds complex. Insurance. Some members of the Fair Board, including some who have been involved with the fair To register or for more information, call Jan Cragun at for mote than 20 years, said that 435-283-7324. 8/2,9,16MG developing the land, laying out gravel, rebuilding the grand- Help Wanted: Day Care Light a candle for a loved one. Relay for Life Luminarias pairs a breast cancer survivor with a newly diagnosed patient for one-on-one mentoring. Excentrix Salon in Manti sponsors the Look Good to Feel Better program where Cancer patients who have lost their hair get a wig, styling tips and makeup services free of charge in hopes they will feel better about their appearance as they start feeling better in general. Of course, donations will be accepted throughout the evening, The local chapter receives $8 in matching funds for every $1 raised, so even a small donation goes a long way. For more information about the Relay for Life or other programs, contact Don Kelsch with the American Cancer Society at 835-6351 or relay chairman Roy Hansen at 835-1963. it. But they have been good with working with us," he said. Blackham said the commission plans to move the fairgrounds slightly to the north. The new fairgrounds will begin just at the north edge of the existing grounds. He concedes that the commission "didn't communicate with the Fair Board as vibrantly as we could have." Fair Board Chairman Brad Bown said that his board had not been involved at any point during the planning of the court building. Bown said that he was skeptical about the court project and plans to relocate the fairgrounds but needed to stay neutral. "I have to have 100 percent trust in the county commission, and they say there will be a fair next year." Sterling Mayor Gary Bringhurst, also a bus driver for South Sanpete School District, said simply, 'They are putting that court house in the wrong place." He says the building will create more traffic for inexperienced high school drivers to navigate through. Blackham says there will be only a slight increase in traffic. The county plans to build new roads, including' a new entrance and exit to the area, he notes. But Bringhurst questions why a large parking lot is planned if the commission doesn't expect a lot of traffic. He says the commission is putting children atriskneedlessly in order to place the court building near the Manti Utah Temple and make it visible from U.S. 89. "I don't care if 1,500 people hate my guts if it saves one kid's life. I am a concerned citizen standing up for what is right," Bringhurst said. But Blackham said, "It's not like we threw a dart at a map to pick the site...We put a lot of time in researching. I feel this was a farsighted decision." Sanpete Count; NEWS'BRIEFS COUNTYWIDE INTEREST Annual Scout challenge scheduled By Tanya Y. Spencer Sanpete Venture and Varsity Boy Scouts and their leaders will compete in the 12th annual Sanpete Challenge on Sept. 16. The nine-challenge timed course will include events such as: a rifle shoot, rappelling and a canoe obstacle course. Each team will be given a baton and match at the start of the race. The baton will be passed from participant to participant as each challenge is completed. The match must survive the entire race intact. The match is used at the end of the course to light a string, which in turn stops the clock. If the match does not survive the race or is not used to bum through the string, a time penalty will be assessed. At the end of the competition plaques will be given for first, second and third place teams. The Dutch oven lunch will be potluck, but drinks, rolls, dessert and utensils will be provided. * For more information, contact Greg Rosenvall at 528-3840 or Dennis Davis at 436-8857. Please register by the Round Table on Sept. 14. STERLING Breast cancer survivor needed to volunteer By Tanya Y. Spencer STERLING—The Sanpete Chapter of the American Cancer Society is looking for a breast cancer survivor to volunteer for its Reach to Recovery Program. The program pairs the survivor with a newly diagnosed patient in a one-on-one mentoring program. The volunteer will receive training from the society. For more information contact Don Kelsch at 835-6351. MANTI One thousand flames honor cancer patients MANTI—Last year, more than 1000 luminarias lit the night for Relay For Life team members. The luminarias will circle the track at Manti High School again this year to celebrate the lives of cancer patients. The Relay for Life will be held Aug. 11-12. Sponsor a luminaria with a donation of $ 10 or more. For each dollar the local chapter of the American Cancer Society raises, they are given $8 in research money from the national organization. To sponsor a luminaria or for questions contact Don Kelsch at 835-6351. GUNNISON Council considers cemetery and hiring issues By Karen Prisbrey GUNNISON — Final plans and funding for a new cemetery directory were presented Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Gunnison City Council meeting. Councilwoman Lori Nay, who until this year was over the city cemetery, announced that the installation of a directory at the city cemetery, which she has been working on for several years, would finally be installed in September. Nay has obtained the funding needed to complete plans for the directory, which will include GIS mapping of plots. According to city recorder, Marilyn Stewart, "having the GSI mapping will make it much easier for cemetery visitors to locate their family's graves." In other business, Nay indicated that she hadn't received final figures on possible funding for a motorized crossing at 200 East and 400 South. Because of necessary revisions in the type and amount of gravel that would be needed for this crossing, new bids were required, and she was still waiting on them. Approval was also given to hire Billie Coates for the custodial position at city hall. The position for a new swimming pool manager is still open. Fair. Attention Insurance Professionals! stand, and building a new Exhibition Building will cost millions. "Be patient, be believing, and light a candle in the window everyday," said Anderson. "We are not just giving this lip service." Commissioner Claudia Jarrett addressed the Fair Board regarding rumors that the county fair may be moving to north. She noted that Fairview Mayor Spenser Cox had attended the commission meeting last week to ask that other sites be considered. At the commission meeting, Cox said that the North Sanpete communities are concerned about the future of the fair. He offered the county financial and trade partnerships, as well as volunteers, from the cities he represents. Cox's group proposed looking into ground at Pigeon Hollow. Cox said more ground was available there at a lower price than in Manti. He also said that fairgrounds located at the junction of S.R. 132 and U.S. 89 would be more accessible than fairgrounds in Manti. If developed properly. Cox said, the new fairgrounds could be a used as an entertainment and recreation venue (and a revenue generator) year-round. Commissioner Anderson said that it is the commission's hope to have a year round fairgrounds in the future. But at the meeting Monday night, members of the current Fair Board said that they have been pushing the county commission for a year-round venue for more than 30 years with no success. Commissioner Claudia Jarrett said the commission would be willing to meet with Cox to discuss all the aspects of the fair. But she said, "We can't just single out one city, we need to look at what's best for the county." That includes having representatives from all the cities of the county, she said. Although the idea of moving the fairgrounds is being discussed, the three commissioners told the Fair Board that they prefer that the fair stay in or near Manti. A number of members of the Fair Board members commented that the fair must be held in or adjacent to a community. "You can't have the Sanpete County parade marching down the middle of Highway 89," said Fair Board member Sam Deleeuw. Fair Board members also asked the commission if they would have time to work towards new fairgrounds while they are building a new jail and courts building. Jarrett said that the commission was hiring a construction manager to handle both the jail and the courthouse and that the fairgrounds would now be a main focus. Commissioners left the meeting saying that they wanted to move forward as quickly as possible. "We have our homework cut out for us," Anderson said. Far from home? Check up on local news at www.SanpeteMessenger.com |