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Show y $ Volume Eureka, Utah 84628 Eighty-Fou- r Tintic sports ivere fun Here is the second in the series of stories about Tintics 1939 basketball teams suspension from Region 3.. .taken from the April 13, 1939 edition of THE EUREKA REPORTER: ATHLETIC BOARD SUSPENDS fondly with any broad-minde- d and intelligent person. A rehearing before the state athletic board will be held soon and upon the shoulders of these men will rest the fate of Tintic High School. session. The suspension is an after math of a basketball game played at Pleasant Grove between Tintic and Lehi for the runner-u- p position in Region 3. The game was called and awarded to Lehi before the specified time because ll a fight took place in the gymnasium between Tintic and Lehi fans, and due to fairness some of the athletes were mixed up in the fray. Two years previous, a similar altercation took place when the same teams free-for-a- Little Sahara 'Yeung its March many are planning for an Easter get away. There was still snow on many and sheltered slopes Sunday, making the lower elevations ideal for snow-fre- e hiking. This time of the year, the area at the foot of Sand Mountain takes on an ambiance of a pit area at a stock car race as dune g buggies, dirt bikes, three-wheele- recreation opportunities the hall. Management controversies took place outside Since that affair there has no doubt existed feelings between the two towns in supporting their basketball teams and these feelings were carried to the game of a few weeks ago, both towns coming prepared to defend themselves. Well, they apparently did. Lehi won the game and Tintic won the battle royal. The latter victory apparently Lehi, and sandpapered former their resident, through Dave Mitchel, who also happens to be secretary of the UHSAA, the ostracizing of Tintic was put over in a big way. In the belief of Tintic people, there is a definite motive back of the movement. It must be remembered that for three years Tintic has played for the runner-u- p position and each time has lost. For the first time in history, Tintic High School, under the coaching of Seth Parkinson, has a hang-ove- r team-- in rs and other ATV users zoom up, over and around the hills. While Sand Mountain provides competed for the runner-u- p position, but at that time the at Heart' by Grace Chatwin regular meeting of the Eureka Senior Citizens Young-at-Hea- rt Club was held Wednesday afternoon at the Memorial Building. President Curtis Butler presided. Invocation was by Joan Now that north-facin- 30$ 11, 1988 Juab County Commissioners have approved a rezoning proposal changing property north A popular place for spring fun Utahns & Number 11 Rezoning proposal approved in Nephi TINTIC: Problems, will apparently never cease piling up at the Tintic High School and the latest one is felt to be uqjust by everyone in Tintic. It is the suspension of the high school from all athletic activities in Region Three for a period of one year. This action was taken last Thursday evening when officers of the region met at Provo in their regular spring - March & for motorized transport fans, the rest of the huge Bureau of Land Little Sahara Recreation Area offers good hiking. To reach the dunes, head west off Highway 6 at Jericho Junction between Tintic on the north and Delta on the south. Follow the signs west to the Little Sahara Recreation Area. The south end of the dunes, generally around Sand Mountain, tends to be the most popular area for mechanized recreation. The area further north is better suited for hiking and solitude away from the motorized activity. The dunes run about 11 miles long and about five miles wide. A picnic area midway between the camp sites and Sand Mountain offers a good hike to a small peak, which provides a good view of the entire area. Traveling over the sand under a sunny Juab County sky can do a winter-wear- y wonders to Dale. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison by all present, followed by group singing of God Bless America.. .directed by Bessie Toone and accompanied by Mabel Butler. Birthdays being celebrated this month were noted. Happy Birthday was sung to Minnie Painter, George Famworth and Leona Franks. Reported on the Sick List were Cleo Judge, not feeling well at home, and Alliene Farren, recovering from eye surgery. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Grace Chatwin, and approved by the membership. A financial report was given by Director Wanda Colovich. President Butler thanked the luncheon committee for the delicious luncheon and followed with an announcement of an Ad- visory Council meeting in Ephraim in the near future. The director will have more information about this at the next regular meeting on March 16th. The memberhsip was told of a letter that had been received, informing the group that funds from state the federal governments, would be cut back. This will affect all senior citizens centers. Martin Fennell announced that of Nephi along the freeway, from grazing and agricultural to commercial. The approval will holds meeting a letter had been received from John Schmitt, saying that he had researched the happenings in Tintic District from 1900 to 1930 and invited anyone seeking information from that time period, to write him. He added that there will be no charge. Martin has Johns address and will give it to anyone who requests it. Leah Towers reminded the seniors that commodities will be distributed at the Memorial Building on Wednesday , March 9, from 3 p.m., to all eligible persons. She requested assistance from all those who have helped at previous distributions. Mable Butler was commended for the attractive decorations on the bulletin board reminding us that St. Patricks Day is near and, hopefully, spring is not far 1-- behind. lone Palmer of Lehi, was welcomed as a special guest. lone is the daughter of Minnie Painter. Bessie Toone thanked the center for the lovely get-we-ll card she received following surgery. Minnie Painter said she had talked to Jeanne Warren, a registered nurse, who would be glad to give a talk on diabetes the next day at 2 p.m. if it could be arranged. The ladies responsible for the lovely luncheon served prior to the meeting and enjoyed by the 51 people present, were Leona Franks, Anna Gillespie and Grace Bernini. Joe Bernini was on hand at the close of the meeting to read blood pressures, which were recorded by Ada Schmidt. allow the construction of an industrial complex, which, it is hoped will draw from the freeway. Following a public hearing the week before, Earl and Wayne Andrews were granted the rezoning. The two men still want to be annexed into the city of Nephi and the rezoning will help with that plan. The men will be able to begin construction and the increase in the price of the property will allow the owners to have the more than property valuation needed to petition for one-thir- d annexation. Craig Sperry, county recorder, said the fact the property is no longer on the Greenbelt because of the rezoning, may be enough to allow the increase in valuation necessary to qualify the property owners who have signed the petition for annexation. Two parcels, the Preston L. Jones Co. Inc. and Andrew and Jolynn McPherson properties, were rezoned. Andrews said the property rezoning would give them all they needed to begin the first phase of construction. Eventually, there will be a motel, a convenience store, service station and perhaps, a movie theater on the property. Brevities Don and Jean Giles were in Salt Lake City on March 3rd for the wedding of their granddaughter, Terese Lucas, and Jeff Glade. The wedding ceremony was held at the home of the grooms parents. Dinner was served following the ceremony. Members of the brides family were Dan Lucas; Gary and Pat White; Jeff and Rita Lucas; Jerry and Donna Giles. re-orie- nt body. other words, the star players of this year will be there next season. It appears to be a deliberate move. Eureka (THS) has never won a championship, they have won nothing. They have battled for years in the cellar position. They of have been the pickings teams when they competitive were in a jam. They have taken it all with a smile and a hope that they might do better than to be classed as setups. Now that the time is in the horizon, home base is apparently farther away than ever. If the coaches of Region Three, and the officers thereof, believe that their judgement in making this decision is right, this paper (The Reporter), will emphatically state that each and every one implicated in the suspension are in error. To deprive, yes excommunicate, a studentbody of the size of THS for of a certain being only one-hal- f in will no wise set problem, Eastern Star Tintic Chapter Order of Eastern Star met Monday evening with W. M. Maud Blight presiding and W. P. Alex Blight assisting. This being the only meeting in March, St. Patrick was definitely Mauds honored. clever welcomes and toasts and Mabels Irish music made for a fun evening. Maud and Alex served salad and other tasty treats following the meeting. Reuben Those attending from out of town were...W.G.P. Lawrence Butler and Peg, Orem; Frank and Adaleen Tuckett and Pearl Kester, Santagquin; Irmina Eden, Springville; Darwin and Carol Larsen, Spanish Fork; and Tom and Carlene Eastwood of Lehi. This photo came to us courtesy of Darwin Larsen, who recently found it in his garage clean-uIt shows the silver Jubilee Committee standing in front of the newly remodeled Memorial Building, which leads us to believe it was taken in 1946 or 47. Pictured are: Back row L to R...Mickey Ross, Clarence Wahlquist, p. Fred Johnson, Ken Spurrier, Leonard Ryan, Robert Franks, Leonard Brown, Harry Randle. Middle row...Ruth Wahlquist. Peg Sheldon. Brennan Hannifin, Lula Baker, Afton Oborn, Tola Newman, Dick Wheelock, Roanna Hansen, John Bowden, Thelma (Roberts) Steele, Carol Larsen. Front row... Sam Gardner, Verl Sanderson, Robert Garity, Henry Wall, Sterling Burraston. This was a very active and dedicated group that was responsible for many suc- f..i palshrgtinnt in Rureka. |