| Show I&A THE KICllFIKIn REAPER Wednesday March 23 1991 High School State Finals Rodeo Stays In Heber City posal" said UHSRA president By Bill McClure Reaper Staff Writer Tradition and scholarship money apparently blocked Sevier County's bid to host the Utah High School State Finals Rodeo for the period 1995-199- 7 The Utah High School Rodeo Association's executive committee last week voted to keep the rodeo in Hcbcr City where the event has been held for the past 17 years The vote came after the exccu-ti- c committee met March 12 to hear proposals from Juab Uintah Seicr and Wasatch counties "The committee fell Wasatch County submitted the best pro- - As Mack Huntington "Their proposal included S10000 per year for scholarships" Sevier County's proposal included S4000 for scholarships $8000 for advertising and promotion S9000 for event sponsorships $5250 for prize saddles and $3000 for a barbeque dinner for contestants — a total of more than $29000 Details of bids from other counthe strong of Sevier points County's bid was the enthusiastic support and the county's location at the gcographi- county-wid- e By Bert Lowry This small isolated mountain range means many different things to a lot of different folks It has a lot to offer a great many people It has provided a way of life for some local residents since shortly after Orson Pratt first reported back about the Sevier Valley Some folks from Piute and Sevier counties have depended on it since pioneer limes some for the water it provides for the thirsty crops in the valley others for forage for their livestock Some of the wiser early pioneers acquired parcels of private land on the mountain Some of their parcels were kept in the family while others were sold off to lucky buyers who set-usummer cabins or plan to someday The mountain provided a variety The Richfield High School track team competed in the Mesquite Invitational and came home with some excellent performances Runnning very well for their first outdoor meet of the season were Aubrey Goodwin winning the 2()0 meters (2662) the 400 meters (5888) and finishing second in the 100 meters (1279) Heidi Harrison won the 800 meters with a time of 2:2542 The 4x200 relay team of First Place! Heidi Gibb Carrie Quarnbcrg Jorgina Jorgenson and Shaylcnc BERT'S BIASES pearl is Monroe Mountain RHS Track Season Open ties were not available Local committee members felt I See It Last week there was a get together at the courthouse to discuss the future management of one of the pearls of central Utah That cal center of the state Huntington said the history of UHSRA is to entertain bids every three years to host the event of ideas and feelings which should help start the dialogue that is necessary to make things work As all the different interests get to know one another better and really start communicating opportunities never dreamed of will open up for the common good Individuals who now feel like they arc being cast in a "loser" role may find that Ralph Waldo Emerson's theory of compensations really is true As new ideas arc generated and collective minds start brainstorming solutions to problems old "teddy bears" may take on a whole new look The greatest challenge of all will be to keep from grinding this jewel in the center of the universe into so much powder The secret is in the three Cs — Cooperation coordination and communication Allen finished second For the boys Ryan Hawley won the 100 meters in 1079 seconds He also took second in the 200 meters in 2318 seconds Jeremy Cardon came away w ith a victory in the long jump at 20 feet — his first lime in attempting this event Tim VandcSIuis placed sixth in the long jump with a leap of 18 feel 7 34 inches Lance Norris placed sixth in the intermediate hurdles The 4x200 meter relay team of freshman Rodney Anderson sophomcc Lance Norris junior Jeremy Cardan and senior Ryan Hawley placed second RHS hosts the Tuesday March 29 annual Richfield Coca-ColRelays This is a relay carnival held among local schools The winning relay team for each event wins donated by Richfield Coca-Col- a Bottling Company Teams competing in the relays this year will be from Richfield North Sevier South Sevier and Panguitch high schools a The South Sevier High School baseball team opened its season with a first place finish in the Virgin Valley Tournament at Mesquite Nev last weekend Rams Win Baseball Tourney dutch double to aid the winning By Bill McClure Sports Editor MESQUITE Ncv — The South Sevier Rams went south of the border over the weekend and came home with a beautiful first place trophy from the Virgin Valley baseball tournament here The Rams edged White Pine 3 in the championship Ncv game behind the pitching of Keith Bigelow and Clint Anderson who relieved Bigelow in the sixth and seventh innings Jared Grundy doubled in the tying run and subsequently scored the w inning run In the first game against Virgin Valley Nick Roberts tossed a to grab a 2 victory Bigelow tripled in the fifth frame to drive in two runs and Grundy hit a 4-- onc-hitt- 7-- cr thc tournament went on We played solid defense and hit the ball belter each game" Orr singled out Wood's performance during the tournament "Jason went seven for 10 with two doubles and three And he was errorless in the field" The Rams travel to North Sevier Friday and entertain San Juan Sat- effort Parowan was the Rams' second opponent and Anderson matched Bigelow’s performance with his r own The Rams won 6-- 2 on eight hits George Rowley launched a towering homer in the one-hitte- runs-batted-- second and South Sevier never looked back Jason Wood added two doubles driving in two runs "I was tickled for the kids" said coach Rick Orr "They got better as urday Softball Registation Thursday of Sevier Girls The play South At the time vited to registration bring proof of birthdatc Softball Association will hold registration and elections Thursday March 24 at the Monroe Elementary School lunchroom from 5 to 6 pm All girls ages six to 15 arc Questions may be directed to 7 or Kim Mark King 2 Mathic in- - 527-336- 527-481- p of natural resources to miners hunters and trappers The mountain became a summer retreat for campers and picnickers Its deer herd provides some great times for residents and alike As ts its elk herd was once-extirpat- re- soon became Utah's favorite place to hunt the trophies established it for which the mountain is famous The management strategy for the elk has also provided a great many users with many hours of pleasure — both watching and listening to the huge bulls bugle in the season or rut Woodcutters have hauled off a lot of firewood from this mountain As its popularity grew and more and more demands were made on its re- sources and more people began making "demands" regarding the management of "their" resources differences of opinion were inevitable Some of those differences have led to conflicts About 25 people met last week in the courthouse in Richfield to kick-of- f the first of what will probably be many meetings to air opinions and discuss strategics to meet on common ground Opinions and ideas arc almost limitless but there was a consensus of what arc the most pressing issues Management agencies arc putting their faith in a steering committee and teams of interested publics to make Monroe Mountain one of the best managed areas in the nation This w ill be no easy task and will take some real understanding on the part of all who arc involved If any interested group entrenches and digs in their heels to maintain the status quo — all w ill be losers Change is a constant and managed change can be very beneficial Some of the exchanges in last week's meeting were a little sharp but I'm sure there was an exchange 1 Nissa Potter is a junior at Wayne I tigh School She has been sophomore class president She is currently StuShe has pardent Body 3 for basketball in years volticipated leyball for 2 years and track for 1 year basketShe made first team ball as a sophomore Nissa helped to lead her basketball team to an 18-- season this year Finishing second in region 15 and 3rd place at state Nissa averaged 14 points 5 steals 7 rebounds per game N issa is thedaughter of Raymond 6 Diane Potter 6 I I I I y y 1 1 I ex Allen a sophomore at Piute igh has been a great asset to the boy s basketball team Although he has only been play ing for two years he has become the team s sixth man At Region 15 competition I ex res take a ally stepped up to help I back region title ex brought in several games by his sharp outside shooting skills and rebounding skills I le has proven that he will be a great help to the team in the years to come I ex also had theoppxirtunity to participate at the V lex cl where he helped lead his tiam to a second place at the Sophomore Tournament in Milford hile plav inc there I ex scored more than 20 points in the three1 qames that he participated in Along with having great ability on the basketball court I ex has a great ability in the classroom He has been a member of the Piute I hgh lonor roll since he started high school t ex is a student at Piute High and we would like to congratulate him on receiving this month'sSportkeeper Athlete of the Month Award theT-Bird- thcT-Bird- s V 1 well-like- d Sam Icnne has been a starter on our softball team for the last three years She started at third base as a sophomore and has been our first baseman for the last two years Sam is our clean up hitter batting fourth and is doing a great job with bat In volleyball she was a and led the team by inspiration She started every match and has lettered for three years She has not neglected her studies as evidenced by bemgehosen to this year's Academic Volleyball Team She has been the Netcat's hi t ter for the past two years strong-sid1 Jason hasbecnanoutstandingstu-den- t athlete for four years at North Sevier High School He has been the top runner on the boy's cross country team for the past three years plaang 8th at state this year f le has lettered in baseball starting in left field as a sophomore and runs track as well Mostly Jason has dedicated himself to basketball he has lettered for three years playing a lot as a sophomore and junior This season he was used as a sixth man because he could come into the game and give the le averaged ten points a team a lift game and more imjxirtantly seemed to have an uncanny ability to make two or three baskets at critical times in the game 1 hs accomplishments go beyond the athletic field as he is currently Student Body Secretary as well as on the He also held the Seminary Council office of Secretary his freshman year and recently received his Eagle Scout Award Jason is ranked ninth in his class with a 3 798 grade point average His attitude has been the key to his success 1 e e Diamond Collection Pro Replica Baseball Caps $500 Off : 77Z Each Athlete Of The Month is awarded a and a sports bag t-sh- y Dax Andersen is South Sevier s Athlete of the Month Dax moved to Monroe with his father who ust happened to be the Rams new basketball coach Dax says that he has felt very fortunate to plav with a group of athletes who have feated him as a native ram' le is very appreciative of their support On the other hand cverxbodv at South Sevier has appreciated this vuung man He has added spark to the schoi! and to the basketball riogram which mav just turn into a fire He led the team in almost every statistical category He was first in scoring free throw percentage assists steals and offensive fouls drawn I le was also chosen to the Region 3 all tournament team Dax savs "Thanks again for a great year!" to all his teammates and supporters but it was all of us a South Sevier who have been blessed bv his bright smile positive attitude and super plav on the court He is a sufier student and has a 3 7 CPA I lis plans are to move to Phoenix Anzdna to work during spring trimester He will return to graduate and then on ter the mission field Thanks Dax for all your efforts ' irt Pick yours up at THE SPORTKEEPER New Nike T-Shi- rts Women's Cross Trainer LAr TECH Shorts & Dag s Rccboh Sandals $199? 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