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Show A2 Sanpete Messenger-Gunnison Valley Edition Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Ephraim Art Center gets international attention By Lois Wrubell Staff writer EPHRAIM—The Central Utah Art Center is garnering some international recognition for its efforts to bring contemporary art to a rural setting. In a recent report to the Ephraim City Council, Director Jared Latimer reported that Flashart out of Milan, Italy, a publication Latimer describes as “easily one of the top five” contemporary art magazines in the world, mentioned CUAC in an article. The Flashart article highlighted Elizabeth Tremante, a Los Angeles artist who displayed works in a show assembled by former CUAC director Adam Bateman. Her friend, who writes for Flashart, came to Ephraim for the show. Tremante displayed “subversive landscapes” focusing on the “discord between urban and rural viewpoints and reexamine(ing) the iconic conventions of pastoral pictorialism through deft juxtapositions of sentimentalism and formalism,” the article stated. Latimer told the council that another artist who has exhibited at CUAC later showed his work at the Whitney Museum of Modern Art in New York. Latimer said he has two goals for CUAC: First, to become the best contemporary art gallery in the state, and second, to provide education through workshops and lectures. With an eye toward its second goal, CUAC is provid- Gunnison Good News BY KAREN PRISBREY 528-7710 Flashart, an international contemporary art magazine published an article about Los Angeles artist Elizabeth Tremante, who exhibited in the Central Utah Art Center in 2006. The article included comments about CUAC. ing art education focused on families and children, such as its recent workshops on creating Halloween masks and Christmas ornaments. Latimer said the art center’s client base expands with each presentation as guests return and word of mouth attracts others. “We’re increasing our cooperation with the college, bringing college students in to participate,” he added. As evidence, Latimer noted that 35 Snow College students had attended a lecture at the center the same evening as his presentation to the council. Bateman, who is now a board member, joined Latimer at the council meeting and said a subcommittee is concentrating on fundraising in hopes of making the CCA Christensen cabin and granary behind the art center usable space. KEN HANSEN / MESSENGER PHOTO Ephraim fire fighters check out the roof of Wal-Mart, where a small fire was discovered last week. Fire in heater forces brief evacuation at Wal-Mart By Sara Hansen Staff writer EPHRAIM—A heater on the southwest corner of WalMart caught fire last week, forcing evacuation of 50-100 people, according to Ephraim Police Chief Ron Rasmussen. At approximately 9:15 p.m. an announcement came over the intercom asking employees and customers to report to the customer service desk. As they did, fire fighters started filtering through the building. And when everyone got to the front of the store, a few employees explained the situation. Disgruntled shoppers GUNNISON—Horrendous winds, sleet and snow blanketed the state last Wednesday evening, bringing transportation in many areas of the state to a standstill. Folks were stranded in their cars in snowdrifts, and students at one elementary had to spend the night at their school because it was too treacherous for them to attempt to go home. The students thought it was cool, and teachers thought the kids were well behaved under the circumstances. Everyone seemed to weather the situation rather well. My husband had an early morning doctor’s appointment at the University of Utah Medical Center on Thursday and decided to cancel because we didn’t want to fight poor road conditions. Our son Devin also had appointments at the U in the afternoon. He and Misty made the trip and said the roads north of Levan weren’t too bad, just a little wet. Age certainly has a lot to do with perception and being a daredevil! Some of our valley’s residents, Janice Bown and her children Trent and Casey of Fayette, were caught in a 50-car pile-up on the freeway south of Fresno, Calif. in heavy fog Tuesday, Feb. 12. You might have seen pictures on the local news of the accident scene, with the Bown rental car being sandwiched between two diesels. It took more than two hours for emergency crews to cut Janice out of the mangled mess. Unbelievably, despite their injuries, the boys were able to return home last Wednesday afternoon. The snowstorm that evening prevented their coming back to Fayette, so they spent that night with their sister Elise who lives in Salt Lake and came home Thursday morning. Even though she has multiple serious injuries, the doctors released Janice to come home Saturday. She is under the constant care of her family. Recovery will take a long time, say her parents Bonnie and Roger Jensen of Gunnison. Janice is unable to receive visitors or phone calls, but the family appreciates all the prayers and expressions of concern by valley residents, and cards would be most appreciated. We extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Janice and her sons. Good luck to Bob and the rest of the family who are watching over them. Congratulations to Melodie Fredrickson who was the recipient of the four-wheeler at the drawing at last week’s high school basketball game. Student body officers had set a goal of raising $6,000 to donate to various projects in the community. However, the final total was just over $5,500. GIC Motor Sports donated the new 2007 Bombardier. Congratulations to Sherilyn and Nathan King of Fayette, who have been blessed with the birth of another daughter. Shae Keaton King was born Thursday, Feb. 7 and weighed 8 pounds. Big sister Jaiden, 6, and brother Colter, 3, are happy to have a new baby at their house. Proud grandparents include Alan and Vickie King of Fayette, Carolyn Christenson of Logan, and Tim and Shauna Christenson of Gunnison. Great-grandparents are Lillian King of West Jordan, Lila Cook of Logan, and Marian Christenson of Gunnison. Congratulations and best wishes to newlyweds Jorgan Jensen and Karalee Andersen who were married Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Manti Utah Temple. A lovely reception was held for the couple that evening at the Gunnison Stake Center. Parents of the bride are Robert and Jeanette Andersen. Parents of the groom are Larry and Debbie Jensen. Grandparents are Doris and Arlo Jensen, Carol and the late Keith Andersen of Gunnison, Roland and Rilla Dee Beck of Centerfield, and the late Pauline Beck, LaVee and the late Rufus Hatch of Koosharem. Richard and Andrea Johansen have been called to serve in the Illinois Peoria Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and will give their farewell addresses at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Gunnison Third Ward chapel. The couple will enter the MTC on March 10. Congratulations to the Johansens. All valley youth age 12 to 18 and their parents are encouraged to attend a special fireside at the Gunnison Stake Center Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Guest speakers will address the ever increasing epidemic of substance abuse in our communities, and how we can protect our either went home or waited the 45 minutes while the fire department checked the rest of the store to make sure the fire was contained. Then business resumed as normal. Questar Gas was called in to check on reports of a gas smell. But a Questar technician checked the line and found that the odor resulted from the heater burning. The gas line itself was secure. Fire Chief Kerry Steck said the fire was most likely caused by an electrical short or some other internal problem. A store manager used a fire extinguisher on the heater unit as soon as the fire was discovered, which helped prevent the fire from spreading. Centerfield Courier BY ELVA JENSEN 528-3382 Weather and politics seem to take the headlines in the news. We did have a few really nice days this past week, but the cold front seemed to find its way back to us. Maybe we will soon have more good days if we don’t get too wet in the melted snow. Phyllis Cowley made arrangements to celebrate Elva Jensen’s birthday. Nancy Jensen, Bonnie Nay, ArLou Edwards and Rilla Dee Beck all joined the party at Denny’s in Salina. Alex Jensen, son of Norma and Liza Jensen, recently returned from serving a two-year mission in Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alex reported his experiences in the Centerfield 1st Ward on Jan. 10. We wish him the best in the coming years. It appears that work is moving forward at the new care center in Centerfield. We hope all of you had a special Valentine’s Day. The school children always have a lot of fun, but adults should enjoy this day, too. It’s a good time to say, “I love you.” I like the quote from President Hinckley, “In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” The Centerfield 2nd Ward had a special program Sunday, Feb. 10. It is scout birthday week in February, and the talks given by Spencer Hansen, Malachi Mcafee, Lynn and Robin Mcafee paid tribute to the scouting program. Spencer Hansen, Malachi Mcafee, Dillon Bown and Erik Rico have received their Eagle Scout awards this past year. The Centerfield 2nd Ward Young Men basketball team has won all of its games and will be going to the regional games. John Peterson is the coach. Team members include Erik Rico, Spencer Hansen, Malachi Mcafee, Chase Christensen, Lane Chivers and Kolton Crane. Congratulations, young men! Sanpete County NEWS•BRIEFS EPHRAIM Author to visit library EPHRAIM—The Ephraim City Library is hosting author Jeff Savage at a book-signing event next week. On Thursday, Feb. 28 Savage will visit Ephraim in the council room in the Ephraim City Hall basement. (The library is currently located in the city hall’s lower floor while the library building is being renovated). Savage is a popular writer of LDS fiction and mystery novels. With the release of the first book in the “Farworld” series this spring, Savage is also making a foray into young-adult fantasy-fiction novels. Savage will greet readers and sign books beginning at 7 p.m. Local businesses have donated door prizes for the event. GUNNISON Fireside to focus on drug abuse By Karen Prisbrey GUNNISON—The Gunnison Stake Young Men and Young Women organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sponsoring a fireside for youth ages 12-18 and their parents. The fireside, “Protecting the Family Against Substance Abuse,” will be held Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Gunnison Stake Center at 6 p.m. All youth and their parents, regardless of religious affiliation, are invited to attend. Guest speakers will include Kevin Scholz, president of the Youth Net organization in Springville/Mapleton, and Dan Shelly who is a counselor to the Youth Net program. Get set for the Spring Runoff By Karen Prisbrey GUNNSION—Temperatures will soon be warming up, and so will anxious marathon runners who are looking forward to this year’s “Spring Runoff Marathon” in Gunnison. This year the race will be April 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Gunnison City Park for full-marathon runners. The half marathon (26.2 miles) will begin at 8:30, the 10K (6.2 miles) at 9 and 5K (3.1 miles) at 9:30. Mothers with strollers can walk a one-mile course. According to Shannon Jensen, organizer of the marathon, “This is...a great warm-up race for the upcoming season of races.” Those wishing to participate in the marathon must arrive at the Gunnison City Park check-in table 30 minutes before their desired event. A waiver must be signed to participate. There will be no entry fee refunds. Contact Shannon Jensen 528-3797, Gunnison City Hall at 5287969, or visit www.gunnisoncity.org for more information. MT. PLEASANT City to consider banners 4USFOHUIFO :PVS 4NJMF XXX VUBIEBJSZDPVODJM DPN MT. PLEASANT—Mt. Pleasant City is considering whether or not to place new banner poles in town. At one time Mt. Pleasant City had poles on which banners could be hung across Main Street, but they were damaged in a windstorm and ultimately removed. Vern Fisher, Wasatch Academy Director of Development, came before the council to request a partnership with the city to share the costs in replacing banner poles. The city and the school could create banners to advertise events throughout the year. Councilmember Chris Larsen said in a windstorm the banners and poles could be knocked down again, causing traffic accidents. He said the previous poles nearly caused accidents. He suggested the new structures be made of steel. Councilmember Coleen Oltrogge proposed that banners not be stretched across the street, but instead be placed on roadsides. Before any decisions are made, city crews will assess the situation and provide recommendations to the council. |