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Show Pf n Governor helps kick off Ephraim fest SALT LAKE CIT- Y- More emors office was turned into a than 40 people jammed Governor. gathering of Scandinavians from Michael Leavitts conference all over Utah, complete with room at the capitol building costumes, music and a table full recently to watch as he signed a of Norse delicacies, compliments proclamation officially kicking ' of the Scandia Kaffe House and off this years Ephraim ScandinaCaterers of Salt Lake City. vian Festival. Joining the Ephraim continInformation on festival details gent for the celebration were can be obtained by contacting numerous members of the Sons Cliff Birrell, of Norway and the Swedish Prior to and after the signing, Heritage Society from Salt Lake the waiting area outside the gov- - City and the Ogden area. 283-475- 7. Ephraim was officially represented by Mayor Gary Anderson and Utah Mother of the Year Arlea Howell, along with several other community residents. Following the signing, Governor Leavitt was presented with a painting of the restored Zions Coop building in Ephraim, by local artist Kathy Peterson. The festival found much support among those attending the signing. "Scandinavians need to connect more throughout Utah, said Karen Christensen, a native born Norwegian who now lives in Salt Lake City. "We want to identify with our heritage. We Still claim Scandinavia as our " . homeland. Ryne Wallin, president of the Utah Swedish Heritage Society was also there to lend support as Jwas Dr. Ben Noid, publicity director for District Six of the "Sons of Norway. With such support, this years estival promises to be a bigger jsuccess than ever before, said June Crane, chairperson of the Scandinavian Festival Committee. As usual, the festival is planned for Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-2- 7. The 1995 edition of the festival will feature old world artisans and craftsmen, as well as the, usual Scandinavian parade, food booths, roving entertainers, historical tours, and Little Denmark Dinner. There will also be a 5K run, bread baking contest, tennis tournament and childrens events among other scheduled activities. Peels proud to hold opening of hardware store MT. PLEASAN- T- Horse-sho- e nization with over 4,000 stores Glen said, and well be adding lumber when our dock area is Mountain Hardwares Grand and access to 53,000 warehouse items. renovated," and renovation is a will Week commence Opening today, April 5, and run through Glen and Detina also noted key component at Horseshoe Saturday, April 8, with a full that hamburgers and soft drinks Mountain Hardware The Peels schedule of sales, have opened up the inierioi with and ribbon cutting at the store, will be available starting at 11 a bright, clean atmosphere which located at Main and State Street. a m. on Saturday. "Were giving provides the shopper easy access the hamburger and drink supplies to the Boy Scouts who along with to a wide variety of hardware According to owners Glen and their leaders will be cooking supplies, pamt, carpeting and Detina Peel, the first day of the associated products. and serving drinks thrGrand Opening Sale will start at burgers They are also restoring the Glen said, "A 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and oughout the day," small donation of 50 cents to the exterior of the building in concontinue through Saturday. junction with Terrel Seely, and Boy Scouts of America will give the donor a hamburger and a plan to have all the work com"The Saturday event will drink." pleted soon. "We opened the feature hourly prizes and store because we sensed a com- the Peels said, "and factomunity need," the Peels said, The Peels Horseshoe Moun"and we pledge to the people in ry representatives will be on hand tain Hardware is a full service to participate in the sale of the store which will feature area to do our best to provide our plumbing full range of hardware products for home and business needs friendly, helpful, fast and compeand from Hardware Wholesalers farm tent service. If a customer wants sprinkler systems." Well a product well get it. We have Incorporated, a nationwide orga- - also have the best selection of access to 53,000 items in the bolts and fasteners in the area, HW1 Warehouse network." give-a-wa- give-awa- kicking off this years Scandanavian Festival, slated to begin May 26 and 27. For further information contact Cun' Birrell, 283-475- 7. Sanpete students feted at Region competition MT. PLEASAN- TFive Sanpete students were among the e 13 winners named in the 23rd annual Central Utah Region Sterling Scholar competition held recently at North Sanpete High School. First place winners included Louisa Bennion (English and literature) and Max Roach (visual arts), both Wasatch Academy; and Teresa Kiesel (foreign language), Christy Alder (science), Nikki Peterson (speech and drama), and Katheryn VanLeeuwen (dance) all Manti High School. Manti High School also garKaren nered two runners-up- : and Jeff Armstrong (mathematics) Olson (business and marketing education). Parnell (foreign Margaret and Justin Osmond language) I from (music) were runners-u- p North Sanpete High School; Darann Sorenson (family consumer and health sciences), and Julie Andersen (social science) were runners-u- p from Gunnison School. High e Other winners included: Millard High School, e four honors: social science (Cynthia Olson), family consumer and health sciences (Natalie Tuttle), technology education (Thad Stevens), music (Shelly Nixon). Millard also first-plac- first-plac- first-plac- t English garnered four runners-up- : and Literature (Ginger Christensen); foreign language. (Ryan Hansen); science (Chad Fuller); and general scholarship (Jan Stephenson). Richfield took first place in mathematics (Chris Demille); with runners-u- p in foreign language (Torre Black); visual arts (Jared Fielding); social science (Nick Greenwood); speech and drama (Jeremy Cardon); and dance (Rochelle Chamberlain). North Sevier High took first place in business and marketing education (Brenda Coates); and Delta High took first in general scholarship (Jared Clay). included: Other runners-u- p North Sevier, English and literature (Merry Kjar); visual arts (Mario Okerland); science (Jason Yardley); and technology education (Bonnie Johnson. Delta runners-u- p were: mathematics (Scott Petersen); family consumer and health sciences (Eve Tanner); technology education (Richard Stephenson); and music (Heather Comeau). South Sevier runners-u- p were: business and marketing education (Joelle Peterson); speech and drama (Jaime Walker); dance (Rachel Gale); and general scholarship (KennaRae Miller). Weather news MT. PLEASAN- T- The Weather Station reports that for the week of March 27 through April 2, a high temperature of 64 was recorded on April 1 and April 2, with a low of 19 on March 30. Barometric high was 30 01 on March 30 with a low of 29.83 on March 28. Precipitation measured 02100" on March 28, and .02100" on March 29, for a total of ". Peak wind gusts: March 27, 18 mph, N; March 28, 13 mph, WSW; March 29, 15 mph, NNE, March 30, 14 mph, NNE, March 31, 18 mph, NNW; April 1, 14 mph, N, and April 2, 22 mph, N. For the month of March, Total precipitation measured 2.07". Average temperature ranged from a high of 55 to a low of 30. Average wind gusts were 21 mph. .04-100- Veterans info MT. PLEASAN- T- The cutoff date for ordering flags to be flown on Memorial Day at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will be April 22, to allow ample time to order supplies necessary for this pro- ject Deceased veterans must be buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery to have a flag. There is a cost involved. For further information 8 call prior to April 22. 462-242- Social Security MT. PLEASAN- T- A Social Security Representative will be available on April 11 at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 W. Main Street from 9:30 a m. to 2 p m. For general information about Social Security call Spring regional family confab to begin Friday RICHFIEL- D- The Spring Regional Family Conference will commence at the historical tabernacle, 185 W. Center, Richfield. The conference is sponsored by the Governors GIFT (Governors Initiative on Families Today) program and the Utah Center for Families in Education, in cooperation with Richfield City. Registration is at 5:30 on Friday, April 7 and activities begin with Drs. Bill C. Marshall and Chrisof tina M. Marshall, "Utah Families Matter" giving a presentation of "How to Have a Strong Marriage". Others scheduled to make appearances are Deanna Edwards, BMI, a renowned speaker, singer and songwriter; Glenn T. Latham, Ed. D, presenting the "Power of Positive Parenting"; Dr. Barre Toelken, presenting Folklore for Families with guitar in hand. Governor Michael Leavitt and first lady, Jaclyn Leavitt will speak on the GIFT program. Many others will present a variety of classes that attendees can choose two of to attend. Registration can be handled through "Celebrating the Family", P.O. Box 432, Richfield, UT, 84701. co-hos- ts Wasatch Academy Choir moves on to State competition after successfully competing at Dugway in the Region Solo & Ensemble Festi- val. In the solo competition, Scheen McLemore, Dallas, TX, received an excellent rating of I advancing her to State competition. Kim Me- Mannus, Newport, OR and Kimberly Nielson, Round Rock, TX, both received excellent of II. Choir members are as follows: Vanessa Bennett, Zina Bennion, Brian Carroll, Carlyn Chester, Marta Davis, Jessica Davison, Kazuhiko Hashidate, Greg Hausler, Phoebe Isaak, James Jackson, Kwang Sung Kim, Mike Larsen, Chris Leiva, Sacheen McLemore, Kim McManus, Kendra Mitchell, Jeremiah Munson, Kimberly Nielson, Jorge, Nunez, Marcie La Toyce Oruitt, KT Rhode, Rojsak Seneepakon-rating- s kai, Lisa Steinman, Teresa Yoshimura. yp |