Show March Gunnison Valley News Mud Racers are determined Cars from the entire Western United Stages are expected to make up the biggest field of competitors to invade Blackhawk Indoor Arena in March II at 7 Salina on Saturday SSL-v’-- 7 pm The unlimited class vehicles used are not casual in this competition hobbies for their proud owners Due to constantly changing safety requirements and the need for drivers to keep abreast of technological these machines require advances and a relentless dedication input of cash to keep them on the cutting edge Vehicle chassis are light and tires are especially cut and speed for optimal performance or inMotors are jected capable of creating up to 2(KX) v-- Racers from across the Western United States will compete in Olie Anderson's Winter National Mud Bog and Monster Show held Saturday March at the Blackhawk Arena horsepower A series race may take place in Salina one weekend and San to the next! The flexibility adapt to this nomad style of living is a definite must for those seeking recognition in this rapidly expand- they are involved Shawn Rants a veteran of the sport gives his reasons for racing: "I love the thrill of the run and the association with the other through the pit They will be atrecords tempting to set Monster trucks such as Destroyer and the Car Crushing Big Red II Express along with Generation racers" Thundertrax ing sport Iri spite of its lime consuming nature the sport of Mud Racing is with dihe competitors growing Carl Erickson from Idaho is also a veteran in the sport Hesays "I race because it's a family affair and we all love mud racing!" will be fierce when Competition battle tank will also transforming be doing battle! There will also be the Street Stocks Arena Racing and the Dash for the Cash Advance tickets for all this fun in the mud are available in advance through Friday March 10 at Big O Tires Richfield and Burns Saddlery Salina Presented by Big O Tires and verse share and unique backgrounds common thread as to why dragsters race these a the Gunnison Valley News AJdSB RsiMBoa&cmsiig ISSN USPS Periodicals (iunnison addies News changes Box 189 The Gunnison each n f: w l Patrick Zimmerman including s Family Practice Care and Adult West Mam to: Gunnison Gunrrison Valley Wednesday Valley UT 84634 News is published $l9year in for in Ulah $2Vyear $30year in US County The office Medicine is located and Main in at 336 Gunnison Phone 80 Fax Cristy Alcacham NP 310 postage paid at send Postmaster Publishers: Jim & lnri Olsen Kditor: Jim Olsen MD Obstetrics Pcdrlatric Sanpeie Utah 111 Amcle and advertising deadline pm Fnday Classifieds deadline am on Monday in Salina This news content can't be used without our permission WHEN YOU RETIRE -- Call Margaret The two prominent social clubs in this area both held their meetings this past week Members of the treated Mayfield Literary Club were to a night at the theatre by hostess Mabel Michaelsen They went to the of Snow College lively production The Uiisinkable Molly Broxon on Thursday evening The Artista Club met at the home of Bonnie Jensen in Gunnison and were entertained by the songs and poetry of Nora Lee -- K- irr Q937 FM Sponsored by Henry's Hideway Robinson Transport American Towing & Recovery Valley Builders Country Auto KSVC Salvage Coca Cola - Richfield The Shirt Stop Scenic Quik Stop United Automotive Denny’s Willowwood Turf Peak Cablevision Evans Driveline 5StarRental&Salesand Hales Sand and Gravel Koeven Neil and Mary Louise Sorensen have been to their winter retreat in St George They visited the Silver Reef mine- and saw Egypt at the Cinemax in Springdale during their stay They checked in at home but are now traveling again Jack and Mary Lois Madsen joined the Sorensen's in St George for a few days but came home just in time for Jack to be named Man of the Year by the Gunnison Valley Lions Club Congratulations to Jack Can you imagine a year go by without a Madsen Mutton Fry? Ace and Dorothy Robertson were others from Mayfield who camped with the 20000 at Quartzite for the big craft show They joined other camping friends there then went on toAnza Borrego forthree dayscamping before going on to San Diego where their daughters live George and Norlan White are Wednesday evening was the Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet in Ben Boore received his Centerfield Webelo rank and his "Faith in God Award"AttendingwereCub Scouts and parents Brandon and Angie Erickson JD Preston and Shonna Carter Wyatt and Jodie Anderson Sammy Sam and Virginia Brown Codie Kathy and Kevin Westover Kolten and Kenneth Christiansen Drew Kerry and Nanette Despain Allen Ben Nancy and Bishop Boore Wednesday February 23 2000 the Stake Eagle Scout Banquet was held at the Gunnison Stake Center hosted by the Stake Young Men's All the Young Men who Presidency have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the past year were honored Steven Heath was one of the Eagle Scouts acknowledged He is the son of Sandra and Joe Heath His Eagle Project was helping to saw the parts of the birdhouses the Gunnison E- to Salt Lake City to view a movie history at the IM AX The class is studying about Egypt in their history class Going from Ax tell were Brooke Heath Laura Mecham Jake Cofan and Laci about Egyptian Theater Carter happy to be back in Mayfield after After their last trip to California leaving Reno to go to Auburn and Lincoln to see their friends they were stopped in the midst of an parking lot because of the heavy rain and snow It took them four hours to go 60 miles over Donner Summit Then on their way to Los Angeles it rained for the whole 492 miles At one point it took them hours to go one mile r because of a pileup Near travel was affected their Pass Cajon pileup where nineby the teen people died All six lanes of traffic wereat a standstill They probably won't go back to California soon (Whatever happened to the wild vvooly hirsute mountain man we knew as George White? No one can recognize him without his long hair and beard!!) The Singles have activities scheduled for this month: two The monthly Adult Dinner and program this month will be heldatCenterfield on Thursday March 9 at 7 p jn The Singles Temple Night is this Thursday March 2 the 6:30 session Mark these Relief Society activities on your calendar: Tuesday March 7: Relief Society Temple Night 4:30 session meet at 3:45 at Mayfield church Wednesday March 15: Relief Society Birthday Party at 6:30 pm Husbands and date are welcome The RS ladies willquiltfromlOa m to Ion the first and third Mondays of each month This coming Monday they will start the quilt to be donated to the Festival Tractor Safely Course Set for March 10 & 11 Gunnison Valley Elementary fourth graders presented an asSanpete County Farm Bureau semble Thursday February 17 2000 along with Sanpete Extension is celebrating Utah's history They sponsoring a "Tractor Certification have been studying Utah history Course" to improve the safety on this year JD Carter Kade Despain farms or ranches particularly with and Terria Despain are members of youth this class What a fun way to leam The course is scheduled for FriUtah history day March 10 and Saturday March 11 St the Snow College West CamFriday evening the Axtell High Priests enjoyed a dinner party with call the Sanpete pus To their partners Linda Goff and County Extension Office at and fee will A be Joni Penny daughters presented charged which the program covers the cost of materials For furHappy Birthday to Lelartd ther questions call Norman Jensen Sorenson March 3 and Blaine Brian Jensen Jay Olsen Woody The Nielson March 4 If the month of February seemed longer than usual it was because of the extra day February 29 which occurs every fourth year Social V 0 0 'il Will Take Amy of the Trees lementary built and distributed around the valley Wednesday the Gunnison Valley Middle School sixth grade traveled Security 2000 Mayfield News Mud Bog Show coming to BlacEdiawk In all sporting events organized competition is the only way of deterOlie mining the Best of the Best1 Winter National Mud Anderson's is the Bog and Monster Showdown method by whith the world's best 1 Woodside Steve Frischnecht or Ed Sunderland Any youth years old is required to have this course when working for a farmer or rancher Youth who work for their parents on the family farm are not required to take the course but are urged to do so to learn important safety information that could save them from a farm accident Recommended age for the course is 13 and up The course is a safety class that teaches youth when working on a farm or ranch The course is a must for any youth working around machinery or livestock The course covers important topics such as working near power lines using fire extinguishers the of maintaining equipimportance Care of You Join ns for Mason Machinery Inc Open House! Thursday March 2 2000! DON'T COUNT ON IT!! because of the help of professionals to teach the youth Professionals include Utah Parks and Recreation Sanpete County Sheriff Dept local medical doctors local veterinarians service professionals implement owners farmers and experiences shared by people in the county who have been affected by farm Your best bet for guaranteed retirement income is an Individual Retirement Account Your IRA and the interest it earns are tax deferred until you begin withdrawing and by then you will be in a lower tax bracket Stop in and find out about the many advantages of an IRA just in case Social Security doesn't come through like your Unde Sam promised vfinrr iisjar ment instrument panels and controls rollovers dangers of unguarded gears and shafts ATV safety working around livestock driving farm equipment on the highway taking care of the body when working pesticide safety and demonstration on dangers of PTO shafts Sanpete County has one of the best courses in die: State of Utah Cijitsii ©Eli accidents Gunnison - HESSTON- iPfitZES DpaWWGS fOOD Stake SA Dinner set Gunnison Stake Singles monthly dinner and program will be held Thursday March 9 2000 at the Centerfield LDS Church beginning at 7 pm Please bring your own dishes and silverware r (POOR |