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Show The Voice of Sanpete County Volume MT. PLEASANT, UTAH Ninety-Seve- n 84647 - June 28, 1989 Price Number Twenty Six 50t r 4th Many events featured for Hub City Days MT. PLEASAN- T- U.S. Congressman Howard Nielson and Utah Representative Ray Nielsen will be guest speakers at a patriotic program, Salute to Freedom, Sunday, July 2, at 5 p.m., at the City Park. musical Special numbers are scheduled. Following the program a tea will be hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Royalty. Rep. Ray Nielsen Rep. Ray Nielsen, has served 17 years in the Utah Legislature. He is currently serving his ninth term. Rep. Nielsen has successfully sponsored such measures as lax incentives for businesses locating in rural Utah. Last year he awarded the silver goblet as the Democratic Partys Representative of the Year. He was al.M i iic recipient of the Small Cities Economic Development Award and the Utah VFW Outstanding Legislator Award. fie has screed on various water, oil, gas and coal task forces. He has recently been appointed to Governor Norman Bangertcrs task force on Indian affairs. He is also a member' of the National Conference of State Legislatures representing Utah on the Environmental Committee. His public service also includes membership in the Utah State University Water Resources Laboratory; Six County Senior Citizen Advisory Committee; Legislative Ethics Committee; Fairvicw Lions Club; American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is a retired Ll. Col. with 20 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has worked as a civilian with the corp. He was decorated with the silver star for gallantry in action, received the French Croix de Guerre, and a special service medal Irom the Columbian government during World War 11. Rep. Nielsen was born in Fairvicw and he and Ins wife, Millie, have lived here since completion of his military service. Congressman Nielson Born in Richlield,Sept. 12, 1924, Congressman Howard Curtis Neilson graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Utah in 1947. He was awarded a Master of Science degree from University of Oregon; Master of Business Admimsiration'and Doe- - Mud rally highlights Moroni Fourth events tor of Philosophy degrees from Stanford University. A former statistician for C&H Sugar Company and research economist for Stanford Research Institute, Congressman Nielson served as a radar mechanic in the U.S. Army Air Force. He taught business administration and Statistics at Brigham Young University, serving as chairman of the Department of Statistics. He was director of Economic and Statistical Research for the Eyring Research Institute; director of BYUs Center for Business and Economic Research, and president of the Utah Statistical Association. For 25 years he was a business research consultant for such concerns as Dugway Proving Ground, Hill Air Force Base, Hercules, Inc, and Morton Thiokol. Elected to Congress in 1982, he had prev iously serv ed four terms in the Utah House of Representatives, one as Majority Leader and another as Speaker of the House, f le w'as chairman of the Utah Legislative Council, governing board member of the National Council of State Governments, and a member of the Utah State Legislative Budget-AudiCommittee, acting as chairman. t A member of the Government Operations Committee, he is vice chairman of the subcommittee of , Government Activities and Transportation, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and has two subcommittee assignments: Telecommunications and Finance, and Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. He is a member of the Congressional Coal, Copper, Rural, Steel, Travel and Tourism caucuses, and Environmental and Energy Study kmm Representative Ray Nielsen Congressman Howard Nielson Regents appoint interium president - EPHRAIMThe Utah State Board of Regents announced Friday the appointment of Snow College Vice President Robert Stoddard as interim president at Snow College. Stoddard will serve while a permanent replacement for outgoing President Steven D. Bennion is being sought. President Bennion is leaving the school to become president of Ricks College, Rexburg, Id. Stoddards appointment becomes effective July 1. A new president will likely be appointed Sept. 1. Vice President Stoddard has been" at the collate for 35 velirs, serving in a number of capacities Irom ni- - structor. to coach, to Dean of Instruction, to Vice President for Development and College Relations. He previously served as interim president at the college for a short period between the terms of presidents Higbce and Bennion. Stoddard was recently honored at the colleges commencement exercises and presented with an honorary degree. Young boys burned FAIRVIEW- - Two youngsters were hospitalized Monday night, one in serious condition, follow ing an accident at the home. The boys, Jim 8 and John 5, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Coates had gained access into a locked room where reloading equipment was stored and obtained some gun powder and a couple of shells, according to Mrs. Curtis Coates, a family member. How the boys got into the room is still s mystery, she said. The boys crawled into the center of a large cable spool and ignited the gun powder. Both boys were Committee. Other events Other events scheduled for the Hub City Days celebration include Hag raising ceremonies July 1, 2,5, and 4. at 7 a.m. and museum lours of the Relic Hall, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1, 3, and 4. A cultural arts show featuring quilts, art, photos, crafts and ceramics will be held Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July 3, from 2p.m. to7 p.m. and Tuesday, July 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at City Hall and the Carnegie Library. On July l,from 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Continued on page 6 Robert Stoddard r 11 mm rivl- afternoon's fesi iv t Tickets for the Mud i Bog Mad- ness will be sold in advance and the gates will be open for early admission. Al 5 p.m. Anything Goes, spon- sored bv Snow ill vv College provide team games. A turkev barbecue will be serv ed at 7 p.m. Those planningon at tending should bring their own dishes. A dance, at 9:30 p.m. at theiennis courts, will complete the celebration. This is always a great way to star! off this celebration and put you in g the mood for the flag followed by a raising ceremony mouth watering chuck wagon breakfast to give you the strength you need for the rest of the activities that will follow July 4. Mrs. Olsen said. Senior citizens July 4 activities will include the parade on Moronis Main Street and the carnival, games, food and fun at the City Park where the famous turkey sandwiches will be served. FAIRVIEW Senior Citizens w ill hold their regular treat night Wednesday. June 28, at 6 p.m. The Claire and Ruth Poulsoji family will present a musical program. early-mornin- Schedule of Events Mt. Pleasant 1 Saturday, July a.m a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 p.m 7 10 Park Flag Raising-CitMuseum Tours-Reli- c Special Programs-LibrarCultural Arts Show-CitYouth y -5 - 5 p.m p.m - 5 p.m Dance-Recreatio- Hall y Hall Center y n Audio Visions Music by 2 Sunday, July Park Flag Raising-CitPatriotic Program "Salute to Freedom" 7 a.m 5 p.m y City 7a. m 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Flag Raising-CitMuseum Tours-Reli- -5 p.m -7 Park y Hall c Movies and Videos-LibrarYouth Open Horse Show-Rode- p.m Noon y Arena o Face Painting-Librar- p.m. - 3p.m 2 p.m. - 7 p.m 4 p.m. - 7 p.m 7:30 p.m 9 p.m 1 Cultural Arts Old Fashioned Games, 7 a.m 7 a.m Show-Cit- Races-Cit- y Park Rodeo-Rode- o Dance-Tenni- n s 4 Park Park Park Flag Raising-CitChuck Wagon Breakfast-Cit- y y 10 a.m a.m. - 5 p.m 11:30 a.m Noon - 6 p.m Noon - 5 p.m Noon to 5 p.m Following Parade 12: 30 - 5 p.m Entertainment-Cit- -- Hall y y Arena Courts Music by Junction 89 Western Heritage Country-Wester- Tuesday, July 7:30 a.m. Park 3 Monday, July burned. They were taken by their parents to Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Jim was transported to the University of Utah Medical Center Burn Unit in Salt Lake City by ambulance. He was listed in serious but stable condition Tuesday. John was listed in stable condition at Sanpete Valley Hospital. He is going to be fine, a hospital spokespersosn said T uesday but did not know when he would be released. An airplane ball drop, sponsored by First Security Bank, will give away lots of pries to those lucky enough to find colored balls. Some of the best local talent will entertain at the park during the MORON- I- Moroni's July 4 Celebration or Turkey Days will begin this Saturday, July 1, with a men's softball tournament. The tournament will continue on Monday, July 3. Other activities Monday will include, a Lip Sync Contest. City spokesman Nora Olsen explained the contest was so successful last year that it was scheduled again this year. About 9:30 p.m. the annual fireworks display will be held at the City Ball Park. y Hall Museum Tours-Reli- c Mammoth Parade-Stat- e Street Talent Show, Live Music-CitPark Hall Cultural Arts Show-CitPark Food, Carnival, Fun Raisers-Cit- y Park Styrofoam ball drop-CitPatriotic Program-CitPark Salute to Freedom Beef Barbecue-CitPark Arena Western Heritage Rodeo-Rode- o Best Little Rodeo in the West Mammoth Fireworks Display-CitPark Dance-Tenni- s Courts 10 y y y y 5 p.m y 7:30 p.m At Dark y After Fireworks Moroni Deadline set & Tami Pickett, second from right. Hub City Days Rodeo Queen and Michelle Pickett, right, attendant, will reign over the Hub City Days Rodeo and horse show July 3 and 4. Junior royalty are from left, Stephanie Barnhurst, second attendant; Staci Christensen, first attendant, and Jeri Myrup, queen. Hub City Days royalty chosen MT. PLEASAN- T- A Gunnison miss and her sister were named Hub City Days Rodeo Royalty during competition here June 21. Tami Pickett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Picket was named queen. Michelle Pickett is her attendant. Jeri Myrup, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeLccuvv', Manti, and Gary Myrup, Gunnison, was named Junior Hub City Queen. Her attendants are Staci Christensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaMont Christensen, Fairview, and Stephanie Barnhurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Del Barnhurst, Ephraim. The girls will reign over the Hub City Days Rodeo and horseshow. The rodeo will be held July 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Those entcringyouth barrels and goats should call Kay Jensen, 835-817- 1. The youth horse show will begin at noon July 3. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Due to the July 4 holiday on Tuesday, The Pyramid has an earlier deadline for news and advertisements. Sanpete Shopper advertisements will need to be in our officeby Thursday, June 29. The deadline for Pyramid ads and articles is 4 p.m. Friday, June 30. News should be handed to correspondents early enough for them to prepare it and meet the deadline. Any late news will be held for the following week. The office will be closed Tuesday in observance of our nations birthday. The Pyramid and Shopper will be delivered Wednesday, July 5, as usual. Have a safe and happy July Fourth. 1 Saturday, July 8 a.m Softball Tom Dyches, 436-873- Monday, July 5 p.m 7 p.m Tournament-Bal- Park l Frank Montoya, 283-455- 0 3 Archery Tournament, Moroni Elementary 7 Dwight Cook c Contest, Three Divisions, Grades 4 ; Grades 2 - Cheryl Cox, Grades 445-353- Lip-Syn- 5-- 436-84- 9:30 p.m Fireworks-Bal- l 4 Tuesday, July 6:30 a.m 6:30 a.m 7a. m Park Park Flag Raising Ceremony-Cit- y Chuck Wagon Breakfast-Cit- y Park Fun Run (also Walkers Division) 3 Paul Larsen, Giant Parade-MaiStreet 436-869- 10 a.m n Frank ll:30a.m Noon 2 p.m 5 7 p.m p.m 9:30 p.m Cook, Carnival-Cit- y 436-830- 4 Park Kids Races, Games, Fun, Turkey Sandwiches Park range west of city Program-Cit- Mud Rally-Tra- p y Casey Blackburn Park Anthing Goes-BaPark Turkey Barbecue-Cit- y Courts Youth Dance-Tenni- s Group - Lasier Vision ll |