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Show Volume 111 MTT. PLEASANT, UT 84647 - December 1 National guard cal 20(0)3 news up tops MT. PLEASAN- T- The United States involvement in the war against Iraq activated National Guard Units from around the country, including Company A 1475th Engineer Battalion, based in Mt. Pleasant The unit was deployed to Fort Lewis, WA; before leaving to participate as part of Operation Enduring Freedom Noble Eagle in Iraq Many of the same soldiers deployed are also veterans of Desert Storm. Soldiers in civilian life are computer program- mers, mechanics, correction officers, truck drivers, coal miners, power plant workers and teachers. The battalion, commanded by Lt. Col. Jefferson Burton is designed to construct combat roads, airfields and protective shelters as well as doing demolition, mine and countermine warfare Fountain Green residents donated quilts to the families of guardsmen serving in Iraq. Each quilt sported different designs, some hidden within the quilt requiring the onlooker to really look. Each quilt sent the same message, We love you, we miss you, come home safe. 25 grandchildren; 117 greatgrandchildren and 87 Sports For the first time in 44 years, the North Sanpete Hawk wrestling team defeated Delta to take first place during the Region 8 tournament. Wasatch Academy came out on top in a snowboarding competition held in Park City and went on to qualify for nationals. The academy also captured first place in Region 15 by defeating archrival Dug-wa- y in basketball. Lady Hawks softball team took first place out of 46 teams during the 13th Annual March Warm-u- p Fast Pitch Tournament held in St. George. The 2003 North Sanpete Lady Hawks volleyball team had a spectacular year as both region and state champions with a season record of 24-After much anticipation and waiting, the final count of 9. team points came in and the North Sanpete Lady Hawk tennis team heaved a sigh of relief. Coaches Ericksen and Bentley slapped a high five and gave out hugs because the Lady Hawks had earned another region championship with a season of 12-Snow College President 5. Oldest citizen dies Sanpetes oldest resident, Helena Christensen Olden McKinnon, Moroni, age 106, passed away Feb. 17, at the Heritage Hills Care Center in Nephi. Helena was born Nov. 29, 1896, to Peter and Helena Jensen Christensen, Moroni, the sixth of 10 children. In 2003, FFA celebrated 75 years of making a positive difference in students lives. Students from all over the country performed acts of community service, presented programs at their schools and made presentations to government officials and business executives to highlight the accomplishment. Real-worl- d 12-2- members learn through FFA prepare them for a range of futures in such fields as market applied to hands-i- n super- vised agricultural experience programs, which are further strengthened through curricu-Se- e YEAR IN REVIEW, Page 8 daughter of Brett and Terr Bradley, Fairview, dance. Megan Morin, daughter ol Benjamin and Deann Morin. Fairview, visual arts; anc Amy Washburn, daughter ol Kevin and Shelley Washburn MT. PLEASAN- T- North Sanpete High School released the names of the 2003-0- 4 Sterling Scholar winners. Winners are Lacy Shan-te- l Harward Shelley, daughter of Doug and Julie Shelley, Mountainville, social Wales, science. sci- Lacey May Johnson, Brittany Dawn Eliason, daughter of C. Wade anc daughter of Ryan and Lonnie Kaylene Johnson, Fountair Eliason, Mt. Pleasant, family Green, English; Emilee Anne and consumer science; Cody Blackham, daughter of Davie son and Dianne Blackham, Mt Monte of Christensen, and Pam Christensen, Mt. Pleasant, general scholarship Pleasant, speech and drama; Lisa Deanne Busby, daughtei and Dalin McClellan, son of of Jim and Shauna Busby, Mt, John and Sherene McClellan, Pleasant, mathematics; anc Mt. Pleasant, computer and Michelle Miller, daughter ol Raymond and Dorothy Miller technology. Nicole Amanda Bradley, Wales, music. ence. survey to be conducted SALT LAKE CIT- Y- To gather reliable information about irrigated land, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2003 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey during January and February US-D- 2004. Approximately 25,000 of the nations irrigated farms and ranches are being asked to provide information on their irrigation practices, so every response is critical. said Rick Kestle, state statistician. Kestle also stated that accurate and complete responses from fanners and ranchers will make an important contribution to the U.S. agricultural community. This survey gives participants an opportunity to show how they use water responsibly to produce an abundant food supply for America. Results from this survey will be used to develop irrigation practices that improve that, productivity for producers, their families, and their communities, as well as provide important information to help industry representatives, CITY--Entri- es are due by Feb. 28 Utah Preservation magazines annual photo contest of Utahs most interesting and intriguing historic log for irrigated in 1994. Utahs on-far- m (Title 7, U.S. Code) irrigated acres remained unchanged between 1998 anc 1994, at 1,000,000 acres. What will the picture reveal for 2003? The 2003 Farm and Rand Irrigation Survey is one wa that NASS and producers work together to provide meaningful accurate and objective statistical information on irrigation. For a copy of the final said Kestle, and is used only in combination with all other responses to produce state and national summarized totals. Results from this irrigation survey are scheduled for release in the Fall of 2004. report or to obtain othei agricultural statistics, visii the National Agricultural Statistics Service website According to the 1998 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey, 50 million acres were the frontier traits and self-rel- iance and craftsmanship. ai www.usda.govnassor call . Subsequent generations of Utahns have continued to use logs for a variety of building purposes, homes, cabins. recreational For information on contest rules and how to submit, contact Debbie Dahl at taurants, rustic hotels, Boy Scout houses, national park accommodations, and even an airport hangar near Bryce Canyon. Any older log structure is an eligible subject for this years contest. Of special interest in this years contest is a student category, designed to encourage high school age and younger students who love photography to participate. Winning photographs will be published in the Utah State Historical Societys award or by at ddahlutah.gov. Log buildings were among the first structures built by Utahs- 19th century settlers. Some were rudimentary structures of - Fairview Elementary sixth grade students pose with Esteem Team members from North Sanpete High School after a puppet presentation of Kids on the Block. Photo by Terry Madsen, sixth grade teacher at Fairview Elementary. irrigated nationwide in 1998. compared to 46 million acres leaders, and planners chart the best course for the future of irrigation. Farm and ranch operators selected to participate in this years survey will receive a report form in late January, 2004. Every response is held strictly confidential by law Annual photo contest solicits student entries SALT LAKE t o Farm and ranch irrigation Michael Benson secured almost $50,000 in cash and Nearly 600 farms and pledges for running in and will be contacted in .ranches finishing a marathon in St. Utah. is seasoned Benson a George. USDA has an obligation marathon runner and decided to provide reliable data on to pull the running shoes out farm and ranch irrigation and in retirement order to parof this gives NASS the survey in the race. ticipate information necessary to do FFA I Fifty-Tw- NSHS lists 03-0- 4 sterling scholars ing, law, science, international business, veterinary medicine and golf course management. More than 461,000 stu1 dents ages participate in more than 7,000 chapters. FFA is not extracurricular. The program completes a three-pa- rt model of education on classroom instruction is skills that Number Price 500 8, 2003 roughly tooled logs, while others exhibit finely crafted dovetail joints and carefully hewn surfaces. Log cabins evoke the spirit of pioneering and symbolize cabins, res- winning Utah Preservation magazine. Prizes will also be awarded, including custom digital enlargements from Borge Anderson & Associates, of the contest sponsors. one Scout roundtable EPHRAI- M- A roundtable for all Scout leaders will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, in the Ephraim Middle School. All district Scout leaders are encouraged to attend. |