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Show Sports Afield names MP best sports town MT. PLEASANT-- - Mt. Pleasant City has been named one of the best outdoor sports towns in America by Sports Afield magazine. The Sanpete County town, with a population of 2600 and elevation 5924 feet was listed in a special feature in the magazine. The article which highlighted one town from each of the 50 states, said Mt. Pleasants "Claim drivto Fame" is its four-whemountain vehicle, ing, biking and snowmobile routes. It especially highlighted the recreation opportunities in the Manti-LaS- al el in National Forest. "Cruise the 160-miSkyline Drive, one of the premiere routes in the country, which spans the Wasatch Plateau from Salina Creek to Tucker and Huntington Creek at the top of Fairview Canyon, which is one le four-wheeli- of Utahs lone-fl- y fishing-onl- y stretches of water," the magazine said. It also mentioned the folklore surrounding Hyrum BeBee, a Sanpete County resident whom moroni feed MacKay Owvfon Chevron HOMESTYIE' CHEVRON GAS AND TURKEY OIL PRODUCTS MEALS HOME OF THE FAMOUS SANPETE BBQ TURKEY ALIGSMEXT TIRES EXHAUST PLUS: FRESH BAKED PIZZA, TURKEY STRIPS & 1 A NUTRIENT RICH ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONER MADE FROM WOOD SHAVINGS & TURKEY DROPPINGS AVAILABLE BAGGED OR BULK FEATURED AT OVER 250 INDEPENDENT standing by The main problem occurs when was recently rebuilt and placed on this water wagon which individuals park trailers on the watered the streets of Fairview City for many years. The wagon forest and leave them unattended is one of the machinery items on display at the Fairview Museum during the week and using them of History and Art, 65 North 100 East, Fairview. Summer hours at their convenience. Over time, for the museum are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 many of the choice campsites are p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. taken by a few people. Free travel maps are available at the Sanpete Ranger District Office at 540 North Main, Eph- HANSEN LOGGING & LUMBER raim. d or a Anyone driving an four wheel drive vehicle is responsible for knowing where they can and cannot travel. In the Sanpete District, there are over 300 miles of roads and trails available for all uses. There are some restrictions in different areas to reduce soil erosion. i BURGERS FRESH MADE SALADS GARDEN CENTERS AND NURSERIES PAINTS T ANIMAL HEALTH BUILDING MATERIALS HAND BAGGED & POWER TOOLS NUTRI-MULC- H LOCATED 2 MI SOUTH OF MORONI ONHWY132 200 East 400 North. Fairview - (43S) A Summer Full HARDWARE TRU-TES- Paul Hansen Owners &. of Events Sesquicentennial July 4th Celebration An Old Fashioned 4th is planned with games , programs, fun & food on July 3 Call Manti City Offices for information (435)835-240- 1 MORMON MIRACLE PAGEANT 22-2- 6 June (WS Ye, 17-1- 9, n r.TSSTI CITY Sanpete County Fair MORONI FEED CO. HOME GROWN LOCALLY OWNED 427-980- 8 MANTI CITY Juuilaiu PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL Jerry Hansen Welcome to LOCATED ON THE EAST END OF MORONI 'll an was CENTERFIELD outgrowth of Gunnison, and was named for its location, in the center of a fine field. 16-d- ay off-roa- FAST PAT PUMPS Centerfield Some campgrounds may weekend open Memorial and improve water quality many people believe was the protect Some campgrounds may be Sundance Kid. The Sanpete wildlife critical seasons during open for Memorial Day weekend motion-pictur- e For further information, contact Commercial County Heritage Council is in the depending on snow melt. Possible documena of the at District film was first manufactured in process Sanpete Ranger producing sites are, Manti Community 1885. tary on BeBee and his ties to the campground, eight sites, one 283-415- 1. area. unit; Spring City, five "The Sanpete County Heritage group and sites, Maple Canyon, nine council and Mt. Pleasant Main sites and picnic areas. Most sites Street program are continuing to are open by June. Twelve-mil- e develop the heritage of the area Flat Campground, includvarious projects through 11 sites, two group units; will ing the documentary on the Sunas soon as roads become dance Kid," said Monte Bona, open passable. Individuals using campHeritage Council and Mt. Pleas- grounds will be required to pay ant City Council Member. the user fee per campsite unit. "We believe, in Mt. Pleasant Reservations may be made for City, support for outdoor recre- any of the group units by calling ation activities is crucial to Mt. the national reservation hotline at Pleasants historical Main Street. Spring City and We hope to work with businesses Maple Canyon picnic areas are to develop heritage products and free to the public. services that would serve people Skyline Drive is not usually who are visiting Sanpete County passable until July because of to participate in outdoor recre- snow and should be avoided until ation," Bona said. The county then. hopes to develop a network that should be aware that will enable businesses to serve theCampers camping limit is still the needs of visitors, such as in effect and will be enforced. craft and antique stores and The limit allows different individartisan shops. "We want to give uals or groups use of the same people a quality experience when camping areas and helps to let the they visit the county," Bona said. sites rejuvenate. this four-fo- ot is Lee wagon wheel which HIGH QUALITY BRAKES Mav 12. 1999 - Pyramid Recreation Guide - Page 9 August 21-2- 8 1349 A 1999 V o 3 |