Show See Story on page A few weeks ago a judge coni !u d that d a person not have the money to pay foi mIuo! and activity fces and had qualified for tiec school hukti as determined by the Federal Income Guide hues then they didn’t have to pay Administrators involved with schools do not disagree with this concept but the problem arises of w here will the money come from to cover the reduced income for programs that already run on very tight budgets Donald Hill explained that High School Principal 40 to 50 percent ot the students at approximately Gunnison High school qualify for the fee waiver program This compares to a district wide percentage for Sanpete County of over 60 percent of die students d qualifying Miss Sanpete Crowned Carolyn Finlinson center of Moroni was crowned Miss Sanpete at the annual scholarship pageant held Saturday in Gunnison Reigning as attendants are Jolene Bagnall third attendant Karen Barton First Attendant Nicole Buchanan Second attendant and Cadee Hansen Fourth Attendant Photo courtesy Mansion House Studio Miss Sanpete County to reign Carolyn Finlinson lovely and vivacious daughter of Karl and Joyce Finlinson Moroni was chosen Miss Sanpete at the annual scholarship pageant Saturday The new queen was selected from 14 contestants most of the county’s communities before representing an overflow crowd Manti who has reigned She succeeds Jill Peterson during the last year as Miss Sanpete Miss Petersen will Miss the State Utah Fair Pageant in two at compete weeks Selected as attendants were Karen Barton daughter of Donald and Barbara Sue Barton Manti Nicole Buchanan daughter of Steven and Suzanne Buchanan Gunnison Jolene Kaye Bagnall daughter Louis and Vivian Bagnall Manti and Cadee Hansen daughter of Dennis and Kathleen Hansen Ephraim A talented pianist Miss Finlinson played a piano solo for her talent number She is a senior at North Sanpete High School Susan Hatch Manti was the pageant director assisted by Jill Peterson Masters of Ceremonies were Joseph and Marinanc Orem Thompson Judges were Susan Barber Spanish Fork Michael L and Kathy Rawson Salem Janice Nielsen Spanish Fork and Beverly Carson Provo Sanpete County Fair lists schedule The Sanpete County Fair is in full swing and the excitement is mounting as the big crowd pleasing events are drawing near Thursday is the Demolition pleaser always a crowd favorite and Friday and SaturRodeos along with day re the big Clegg Championship the Truck Pulls on Saturday Carnival Probably the biggest attraction for the kids is the carnival put on by Big Sky Amusements They will be back again this year with even bigger and better rides for fair participates They will be setting up the carnival on Wednesday and will open for rides at 6:00 pm The carnival will also run on Thursday Friday and Saturday They have an unlimited ride pass available There will be special discount times where the unlimited ride pass will only be $800 Those times are - Wednesday to closing and Thursday Friday and Saturday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm With every unlimited one chance on a drawing for a boys and pass purchased girls bike will be given The winners of the bikes will ride in the parade With school beginning after the Fair this year the Carnival would be a great place for the kids to have a good time Demolition Derby Entries arc coming from all over the state for this event with over $2700 in prize money it is attractive The cars that compete will go through a rigid inspection at the Manti City Park on August 27 to make sure that they meet safety provisions and the parade down Main Street at 6:30 pm on their way to demolition to draw the Fair’s The derby is again expected paying $25 entry largest crowd with the participants fees and much of the ticket sales revenue going into the county coffers Even the winners don’t come out much ahead Bard said because the cost of readying the vehicle an easily exceed $200 They are often sponsored by businesses from 6:00 pm that share in the cost This is the pay off schedule: $700 first place $500 second place $300 third place $300 wipe out $200 most aggressive driver $100 most unusual entry $100 best looking entry $100 special award and $100 to There will also be the each of the non wining finalists with 30 or more kids riding mutton bustin interlude All 30 will be winners dust clouds of sheep through - they will be awarded caps Bruce Bown and Gary Madsen will donate the use of their lambs Truck Pull A brand new event that is sure to become a crowd favorite is the First Annual Truck Pull put on by the These are Northern Utah Truck Pulling Association Schools are looking at possible ieduccd incomes that now cover needed expenditures for a complete activity program and they are asking dicmselvcs where the money come from if it doesn’t come from the participants School officials explain that money comes to them appropriated for certain uses If there are shortfalls then they will have to either look at cutting programs or activities raising the fees for those who pay or look elsewhere for new funding And w hat will happen has not been determined as of yet Presently school district leaders arc talking with legislative personnel asking them to look at additional funding for the shorfalls caused by the inability to pay tl esc fees Hill explained that he doesn’t have a pioblcm with tl e fee waiver program “We believe in helping when there is a need but on the other side I also believe that w c need to pay our own way Right now we need to understand that there are no funds appropriated to covei these looses When there is a lee wavier there is a duect loss m 'he school” Paul Gottfredson of the district office said that their budgets could not stand the kind of impact that is He also expossible with the fee waiver program plained that the fee waivers although not clearly defined could affect such programs as summer sporting camps or a special club trip plus the regular pay as you participate programs of sports drill team and cheerleaders “It has a far reaching financial effect on our schools” he said Although numbers qualifying for free school lunch in Sanpete county are high officials believe that not all those qualifying will take advantage of the fee waiver A poor district has more people eligible and program they arc the one that can least afford the w'aivcr and Poorer districts the problem become accentuates poorer said Gottfredson Another problem that will exist is when district administrators start trying to fix a problem with few altercould malo some natives hey are com erned that Ik bad ionic decisions at the expend ol the student Some additional examples of fee waivers include sue h items as entrance fees to school and sporting events even If a teacher or coach on away games codd be waived requires a certain kind of dress for PE or color then the school provides For instance if football cleats arc required then the school provides Also if the traditional cap and gown on graduating then the seniors is required school will provide When items that require tost becomes mandatoiy then schools must beware of the fee waiver and ultimate tost to the school Even a band class where an instrument becomes mandatory is another expense that schools could possibly endure fill stated in a letter that was sent to all of the patents involved at the school that all parents and students must be aware that depending upon the financial impact of these fee waivers that there may be some school programs and activities eliminated or greatly reduced this school year I le felt good about the 70 plus football players that had all paid their $25 fee with no one asking for a fee waiver "I hope people will w ork with us and pay w hat they can in the case of not being able to pay We would all hate to see Hill said because the ol lack funds" cut of programs increase for teachers 3 The South Sanpete School Distncl went to woik on behalf of its teachers and other employees at the tone lu last week smn of salary negotiations The settlement means all employees will get three percent raises in the basic salary schedule at an additional cost of $96205 for services The increase in the schedule means that a beginning teacher will start at $18660 The previous figure was $18117 Teachers with 25 years m the district teachers who do will get two not qualify for lane changes and increments for a total cost of $12341 percent increases The district also agreed to fully fund a five percent increase in health insurance costs at an additional cost of $52334 Lane changes and increments will cost $85595 The board also approved ihe employment of five new teachers: Pam Larsen first grade Shelly Oliver kinderall of Gunnison garten Karm Hansen special education media School and George Peterson Valley Elementary specialist at Manti High School the same truck pulls as have been put on in the Salt Palace With engines roaring and popping and tires squealing the trucks try to outdo each other in pulling load after load after load It is sure to have the crowd on their feet cheering and hollering for their favorite entry The Truck Pull will be held this year on Saturday at 3:00 pm come out and support this brand new sure to please event Talent Shows Sanpete County is full of talented people and every year the Fair gives these people a chance to display their These are held in talent as part of the local talent shows front of the Exhibition Building and this year they will beheld at the following times: Thursday - 4:00 to 6:30 pm Friday 4:00 to 7:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 to 5:30 fm pm There are town representatives who have been appointed to help secure talent of this event In conjunction with this talent display will be some special contests held on Saturday from 11 am to pm These contests include: motherdaughter fatherson look alike contest senior record holder’s contest celebrity look alike contest freckles contest and bubble blow- rh - 'ill ' contest fj J j 15 ing Rodeos These are Friday and Saturday are the big rodeos always fun for the fair participates and mostly fun for the And this year there will be the finals of the bull cowboys Fighting held as part of the Rodeo Saturday Night These bull fights always have heart stopping action that keeps the crowd on its feet The Clowns and pretty girls add just the right touch Parade One event that is sure to be a family pleaser is the big parade It will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday at 5th South in Manti and proceed South along Main Street to end up at the Sanpete County FairgroundsThere will be lots of candy and sure to be some great floats along the Main Street If you have any questions call Ardclla Peterson Fun Run The Speedy Sanpete Fun Run will be held on Saturday August 29 The race will be 5 kilometers (3 miles) long The route will begin in front of the Sanpete County Exhibition Building and will end down Manti’s Main Street during the Sanpete County Parade Registration will be at 5:30 pm in front of the Sanpete County Prizes will be given Exhibition building There are also many many other smaller events that arc in Open exciting for the fair attendance to participate Class Pet Show Classic Car Show and the Cook Out King Contest So come on Sanpete don’t miss out Let’s Go to the Fair! t2 irv ' iJ1 1 t v Sidewalks completed are finishing the sidewalks along main just south of Rasmussen's Ace Hardware and just in time for the Tidy Town judges that were in town on Wednesday August 26 Marilyn Hatch was pleased with efforts of the city and residents for this years judging Crews ft f |