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Show Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Sanpete County GUNNISON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 Spring City seniors to host dinner The Spring City senior citizens will have their monthly dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Paula Brewer will provide the program. COUNTYWIDE INTEREST EPHRAIM—Ninety of the best college musicians in the state will converge on the campus of Snow College this week to participate in the Utah Intercollegiate Honor Band, which will offer a performance Saturday evening at the Eccles Performing Arts Center. Dr. Frank Wickes, director of bands at Louisiana State University, will rehearse the group and conduct the concert. At LSU, Wickes conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in graduate wind conducting and wind literature, and serves as director of the school’s marching band. Wickes is in constant demand as a clinician, having served in that capacity throughout the United States, England, South America, Mexico and Canada. He has conducted 30 All-State bands and has appeared several times at the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Mich. Vance Larsen, dean of fine arts at Snow College, is looking forward to having the band on campus. “We are excited to host this event,” he says. “This concert will be an excellent opportunity for area residents and public school student musicians in Central Utah to hear the finest college musicians in the state.” Saturday evening’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets—$3 for adults, $2 for children, and $12 for families—can be purchased at the box office prior to the performance. Pretty Shield may seek bond purchasers MANTI—The Pretty Shield Foundation may be a step closer toward its goal of building an alternative school near Mt. Pleasant. At a meeting of the Sanpete County Commission yesterday (after press time), commissioners were expected to sign an agreement allowing Pretty Shield to test the bond market to find buyers. The commission had originally intended to sign the agreement during its Jan. 11 meeting, but commissioners were concerned that the agreement didn’t clearly explain that the county was not committing to issuing the bonds. A bond attorney for Pretty Shield was to prepare appropriate language with Sanpete County Attorney Ross Blackham so commissioners could sign the agreement this week. The agreement would allow Pretty Shield 45 days to prepare a bond portfolio and seek interested buyers, but it does not obligate the county to sell the bonds. EPHRAIM Sanpete County Compiled by John Hales NEWS•BRIEFS Intercollegiate band to perform at Snow A3 Sanpete Messenger-Gunnison Valley Edition Beef Quality workshop to be held at Snow Jennifer Helm, winner of a log bed; Tina Clark, Gunnison Valley Elementary School PTA fundraiser chairwoman; and Keith James, winner of a handmade quilt. Gunnison Elementary Gunnison Elementary finished its raffle give-away at the school’s Christmas Concert last month. Under the direction of PTA member Tina Clark, more than $1,200 was raised through raffle ticket sales. Tami Hansen and Michelle Ashton donated their time and materials to making the beautiful quilt that was raffled off, and Matt Warner built the log bed, with materials provided by Premier Financial. Keith James was drawn as the winner of the quilt, and Jennifer Helm won the log bed. AXTELL ACTION BY AUDREY BOORE 528-3309 Congratutions to Debra Humphrey of Gunnison Home Health. She was awarded the Supportive Personnel Service Award at the Utah Association of Home Care. Debra is a registered nurse and clinical coordinator of Gunnison Home Health. The Kirk Hansen family attended the Arizona National Live Stock Show in Phoenix where Tyrcll and Chelsea both showed livestock. Tryell placed 6th in Showmanship out of 50. Good job, Tyrell. Kathy and Kevin Westover have sold their house in Axtell to Jennifer Helm of Mayfield. Sadie Westover has moved to Mayfjeld to stay with her grandparents to finish the school year out. Jennifer and her three sons, Shcldon, Jaden and Mason moved in this past weekend. Welcome to Axtell, Jennifer. Get well wishes to Mamis Despain who is in the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. The moisture we have received the past few weeks will be a great help with the drought conditions we have been in the past years. Just remember to use safety measures in the back county because of the avalanche danger in very high at this time. Cattle producers are invited to attend a workshop regarding the Beef Quality Assurance Program. The workshop will be held in the Trade and Industry Building of the Snow College West Campus (325 W. 100 North). The cost is $25 per cattle operation, and reservations can be made by calling 283-7582. SATURDAY, JAN. 22 Snow to host band concert The Utah Intercollegiate Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Eccles Performing Arts Center at Snow College. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children and $12 for families. SUNDAY, JAN. 23 Pastor to be recognized for service A special Sunday program will celebrate Chip Thompson’s years of service to the community and to the Ephraim Church of the Bible. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 380 S. 400 East. WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY JAN. 26-27 Forest Service to hold conference Private individuals who own forestland are invited to a U.S. Forest Service conference at the Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The conference will focus on estate planning, financial management, and tax issues associated with owning forestland. For registration information call (435) 797-0560. Tell a friend! The Sanpete Messenger The Voice of Sanpete County since 1893 City approves sale of bonds EPHRAIM—Ephraim City has approved the sale of bonds to finance a new ambulance shed. At a City Council meeting on Jan. 5, the council adopted a resolution to allow Ephraim’s Municipal Building Authority to issue and sell bonds in the amount of $141,000 to build a facility to house the city’s ambulance. The resolution clears the way for the project, which has been in the works for over a year, to begin. Also at the meeting, council members decided to hash out the city’s policy on health benefits for ambulance and fire employees in a future work meeting. One issue of concern is whether or not people employed in both departments should receive additional benefits over those employed in only one or the other. Council meeting minutes about the matter in previous years are unavailable, forcing the city to “start a policy from scratch,” says council member Jannette Anderson. NOT IN OUR BANK! MANTI Buchanan Mortuary has new owners MANTI—Buchanan Mortuary in Manti is now MaglebyBuchanan Mortuary. On Jan. 5, Wally Buchanan finalized the sale of his family business to Alma and Kelly Magleby, owners of Magleby Mortuaries in Richfield and Salina. The Maglebys decided to purchase the buildings and business of the mortuary after being approached by Buchanan, who wishes to retire. Kelly Magleby says his family has had a good working relationship and friendship with the Buchanans for three generations, since both families entered the undertaking profession. Discussions for the deal have been underway for about a year. Kelly Magleby says Buchanan will be the onsite manager of the mortuary for another couple of years, and will continue to assist with funerals and viewings during that time. “We look forward to serving this area, and it’s an honor and privilege to serve the families of the area,” says Magleby. CENTERFIELD COURIER BY ELVA JENSEN 528-3382 We just started remembering to write “2004” and all of a sudden we have to get used to writing “2005”. The year passed so quickly. Kenneth V. Walker spoke in the CenterfieId 2nd Ward sacrament meeting on Jan. 9, prior to going to the Mission Training Center on Jan. 12. He will be leaving the MTC Feb. 1 to go to the Idaho Boise Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kenneth Walker is the son of Marcia and Sergio Rico. All of his family went with him to say “Farewell.” Kennth’s grandfather and his mother sang “Your Mission” at the meeting on Sunday. Britney Hansen and Roland Hamilton were married on Jan. 8 in the Manti Utah Temple. Britney’s parents were able to leave their mission in Pennsylvania to be here for the marriage and the reception. Parents of Roland came from Duchesne. Richard Christensen is back to work driving truck after being in the hospital for about a week fighting pneumonia. With his heart-condition, having pneumonia was a little scary. We are glad he is feeling better. Kathy Crane has also been in the hospital the past week. She had a serious operation but is at home again and will be back to work soon. She is a teacher at Gunnison Valley Elementary School. Prompt, courteous, friendly service awaits you at Gunnison Valley Bank. You'll be in and out before you know it! 528-7221 |
