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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - November 20, 2003 Ephraim girls tying holiday cheer Editors note: This is part of an occasional series by the Sanpete County Travel and Heritage Council on the people, places and preservation efforts along U.S. Highway 89, the Heritage Highway. EPHRAI- M- Teenage girls living at the Young Womens Empowerment Center (YWEC), Ephraim, have always found community service to be a personal growing experience. The center provides a temporary home for girls who are underprivileged or have faced difficult challenges. The girls have spent the months planting summer trees for the U.S. Forest Service, working outdoors in city cemeteries and parks, and cleaning up areas around local roads and highways. When the 10 girls currently living at YWEC were presented with a holiday project that gave them a chance to help children and youth in need, they embraced the opportunity. But this time, they were doing something most of "Part of their motivation lies in the fact that they can relate to the people who will be receiving the quilts," Jensen adds. "Many of these girls grew up knowing what its like to go to bed without a quilt, they know what it feels like not to have anything. It also gives them a sense of accomplishment and them had never done in their young lives: quilting. "They definitely didnt know anything about quilting," says Marilyn Jensen, one of six partners who operate the center. Jensen laughs as she recalls the first few times the girls worked on the project. "There was a lot to learn," she responsibility, they like knowing that they can do things." "That is the exact purpose of the project," says Ken Bona, who helped organize the effort as part of his role as chairman of three organizations with Christmas charities: the Paternal Order of the Eagles, the Masonic Orders and the Oddfellows. Members of those groups supplied the materials, including fabric, batting and yarn for the project. "Weve always says. done a lot of community service, but this is the first time weve ever done something as domestic as this." The girls hope to tie 70 quilts, which range in size from twin to queen, by Dec. 5. They will be distributed by the Shriners Hospital and the Masonic order to children and youth in need. Some of the quilts will also be provided to police agencies to hand out to the homeless. "The girls are so motivated to meet that goal," Jensen says. "They have it all figured out, how many they have to tie in one day to make it to 70. They work on the quilts in their free time and on weekends. " "Its a FA1RVIEW--Th- e Sanpete County Library Board met Nov. 11, where they approved the 2004 Library budget and signed a contract with the state Library Office to turn the approximately 35,000 book inventory over he says. "Its a wonderful program for the girls. It lets them give back to the community, and I understand that they are loving it. It also d a provides service to people in need." to the county. In the past, the books were property of the state although purchased with county dollars. Now the county may weed books no longer needed in the collection and hold its own book sale and charge for lost and damaged books. The Library Board also gave its approval to be d in the development of a Snow College County Library partnership, if it helps with the expansion and continued service of the bookmobile. The original budget was cut by nearly 25 percent, the majority of cuts were for personnel salaries. The librarian will only be working three days a week. Two bookmobile stops were much-neede- open-minde- receives recognition Mayor Kim and city council members received "The Governors 21st Century" participation plaque containing bronze, silver and gold hockey pucks, at their council meeting held Nov. 5. MANTI-- - Anderson The city of Manti previously accepted the challenge to engage in the planning and development process that will lead to their designation as a 21st Century Community. The mayor and city council completed the nine assessments which evaluated the forces of change that shape Mantis future, community needs and opportunities. They also completed two additional assessments. Manti has completed their final step by adopting a new general plan as the implementation of their work plan, which should bring their designation as a 21st Century Communit- SANPETE council members at a recent city council meeting. COUNTY--Region- For information, call al single adult ties for November and December are as follows: Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.. Fireside, Manti LDS Stake Center Relief Society room. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., singles game night at the home of Lisa Carmody, 210 East 600 South, Manti. Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. There will be no dance in MT. PLEASANT-- - November is "Family Living" month. To celebrate the family, Mt. Peasant Elementary PTA is encouraging families to participate in Table Talk. Here is one official Utah State PTA Program you can stay home for and do nothing but enjoy your FAMILY, its so SIMPLE! Eat one meal on Sunday, Nov. 23, with your family. What you eat or talk about is up to each family. You can create your own mood, talk about any subject, or just simply have fun!! Reflections is here. The theme for 2003 is "Im really happy when..." Students may enter their own original work in any of the following categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, choreographydance, filmvideo, theatre or three dimensional art creation. An official entry form must accompany each students entry and must be signed by parents. Please pick up a rules sheet for the category of your choice and read it carefully. Each category of entries 1. activi- Sunday, Dec. 14, singles Fireside at 7 p.m., in the red church, 49 South State Street, Mt. Pleasant, in the Relief Society room. Come in the northeast door. 17, Wednesday, Dec. singles game night, 7 p.m., at the home of Maurine Smith, 255 East 300 South, Ephraim. Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. For information, call November. Saturday, Nov. 29, single adult bowling, 7 p.m., Jorgensens Lanes, 980 South Main, Richfield. There is a 3. Friday, Dec. 31, potluck dinner, New Years Eve party and dance in Spring small shoe rental and game fee. Chip in for pizza afterwards. Bowling will be on the last Saturday of each 1. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4 and 5, singles LDS Temple night, 6:30 p.m. sessions at the Manti LDS Emery Polelonema, Six County Association of Governments planning director, presented the award. Temple. 10, Wednesday, Dec. singles game night, 7 p.m., at the home of Dean Whead-o595 South 300 East, Spring City. Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is only by spending oneself that one become rich. n, Bernhardt WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? Hour Consult FREE RICHARD L. MUSICK Attorney-at-La- w 9 East 100 South Ephraim (435) 283-482- 2 (435)851-065- 0 or Manti MANTI--Th- e lighted Christmas parade will be held Friday, Nov. 28, the after day Thanksgiving, beginning at 6 p.m., starting at Third South along Main Street. "The Season for Peace: Celebrating Christs Birth through Music and Lights" is the theme for this years parade. The annual parade continues to be coordinated through the Manti Destiny Committee. For further information, contact Larry and Sally Roper at Barbara Wintch at or Chairman Dave Gunderson at Families, businesses and other community organiza- 1; month. Dec. 3, Wednesday, singles game night, 7 p.m., at the Wasatch Studios, 67 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. For information, call y- Initial eliminated and the length of most stops were shortened in time. The book budget was cut back 25 percent and all purchases for supplies operations were tightened. Even with the cuts, the bookmobile will still be stopping at all schools, as in the past and at all town stops participating in the program. The Fairview Library will shorten hours open to the public. Librarian Daniel Vincent is seeking volunteers to staff the Fairview library in order to remain open for longer hours and more days for patrons in the Fairview area. If anyone is interested in volunteering or helping with programs in the friends of the library group, call for details on how you may help. The program will still be able to keep as many of your favorite books and authors on shelves as in the past, and remain the resource for students that it has been for the past 40 years. Manti lighted Christmas parade Singles acitvities scheduled Nov. 28 Emery Polelonema presented the "Governors 21st Century" participation plaque to Manti City Mayor Kim Anderson and city Manti Celebrate Family Living Bookmobile library news situation," win-wi- n This contest was a fun way to get everyone pumped up for the hunting season and any North Sanpete High School student or faculty member was welcome to enter. North Sanpete FFA recently awarded the winners of the Annual Big Buck Contest. First place, Wes Jensen, Duane Jensen, second place; and Tania Tolbert, third. City, 164 South Main Street. This is a potluck, bring something to share. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the dance will start around 8:30 p.m. Contact Paul Hart, 1; 6. tions are encouraged participate by creating a lighted entry that will help to demonstrate public unity and support for Christmas. Over the past decade Mantis lighted Christmas parade has become an area tradition helping to bring the spirit of the season into the has its own rules for submission. Some have to be submitted in manila envelopes, others have to be in clear plastic sheet protectors. and It is the students to turn parents responsibility in entries according to the rules of the specific category. Please read carefully. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Dec. 10. Entries may be handed in to teachers. If you have questions, call Tami Bentley at 462-909- 4. valley. Each year the event draws a large crowd of spectators, not only numerous residents from throughout Sanpete, but To my extreme mortification, I grown wiser every day. Byron hundreds The important thing is not to stop questioning. of te visitors make it a part of their holiday weekend. The floats will stop at Manti High School where people may gather for lots of entertainment food, treats from Santa. Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. 1. Call the Sanpete singles for a hotline at recorded schedule of activities. If you would like to receive email calendars of events, write to paulhart-cut.ne- t. 435-462-3-- For information state-wid- e go singles activities single to Sanpete http:www-.joepuente.comsingl- . es MP continues light contest MT. PLEASANT-- - Mt. Pleasant City recently announced that the annual Christmas Lighting Contest is ready to go again this year. The word laser stands for Sponsored by the Mt. light amplification by stimuPleasant Power Department, lated emission of radiation. the contest is open to all users of Mt. Pleasant power. The tambourine entered There will again be four Western music during the contests, with a cash prize of 1700s. $50 to the winner of each contest. Everyone who fills Manufacturers use more out an entry form and has than 5,000 ingredients in their home or business decomaking cosmetics. rated and judged before Dec. 20 will receive a credit on To speak kindly does not their December utility bill. hurt the tongue For more information, or entry forms, contact city hall Water for Sale for well permits 462-214- 1 at Good Citizen: sign before Dec. 12, 5 p.m., be judged Dec. 13 and 14. Holiday Classic: sign up before Dec. 19, 5 p.m., and be judged Dec. 20 and 21. Good Business: businesses need to sign up before Dec. 5, 5 p.m. and will be judged on Dec. 6. Silence is one of hardest things to refute. Genius does what it must. Talent does what it can. When a lapwings nest is threatened, the bird will limp and pretend to be hurt to lure its enemies away. 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