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Show Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Wednesday, March 23, 2005 GUNNISON GRAPEVINE BY KAREN PRISBEY 528-7710 GUNNISON—Walking outside early this morning to take care of our chores, I was taken aback by the crisp morning air and a change of season evident in the air. The sound of robins singing in the treetops, wrens chirping at the feeder and starlings building a nest in an abandoned bird house caught my attention first. What happy, busy workers they seemed to be. The pungent smell of a dairy barn, the sight of a farmer preparing his fields for spring planting, and cows with their young calves in the back pasture waiting for their morning feed are all pleasant sights, sounds, and smells of a new season. The most unpleasant sight was the tightly woven carpet of weeds growing everywhere challenging the patience of the most ardent gardener. There will no doubt be an abundant crop for everyone this year! My senses were further piqued by the sounds of the rock crusher out at the sand-and-gravel pit. The pounding, scrapping and digging going on along 200 East with the new sewer line to the prison, and construction work of some kind going on at Hermansen’s Mill, are clear indications that spring is breaking and the world is bustling anew. The contractor on the new sewer line hoped to have the digging on this project completed by the weekend (March 18). The completion of this project will be a welcome relief to people in areas where homes have been inundated by floods. Another sure sign that spring is here is the annual Junior Prom that was held on Saturday March 5 at Gunnison Valley High School. I viewed the DVD of events that Blaine and Christine Jensen made, noting how beautiful the young women were in their dazzling gowns, and their handsome counterparts dressed in their various styles of suiting. A few even braved the styles of the 30s and 40s, which was fun to see. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members were also seen attending the proms at Manti and North Sevier High Schools. While driving along 1-70 Monday afternoon on March 7, I noticed members of the Steven Hyatt family out gathering trash along the highway. Later, when I complimented Angie, she said they were still trying to earn money towards Justin’s trip to Australia in July to participate in the Down Under International Games. A3 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition The gentleman who owned the ground adjacent to where the Hyatts worked contributed to the fund and hoped that Justin would get a tidy sum when he cashed in the cans he had gathered to be recycled. Angie said they have passed the halfway mark in their fund raising efforts but still had a lot of work to do. If you have soda pop cans lying around and want to help, give Justin a call, and he will come and haul them off. Of course, a monetary donation would be appreciated too. Call Justin, Angie or Steven at 528-3807. A new business has opened its doors at 20 West on 100 South. Candy Town is not only serving hand-dipped chocolates and other sweet confections, but will also serve soup and sandwiches during the noon hour. On March 9, several LDS wards held their annual Relief Society birthday celebrations. The Gunnison 2nd and 3rd wards combined their activity. Published author and photographer Toni Sorenson Brown of Provo was their guest speaker. Some of her books are “Hero’s of the Bible,” “Hero’s of the Book of Mormon,” and “Mom, Do I Have to Serve a Mission?” Toni was raised in Fayette by her Aunt Izola Bartholomew and graduated from Gunnison Valley High School. She married Kenneth Brown, son of former residents Ron and Jean Brown. Toni and Ken are the parents of six beautiful children. Many residents of our valley have been suffering from the flu, severe colds and even pneumonia. Several patients have been admitted to the hospital with these illnesses, and visitors, especially children, are being discouraged from coming unless it is an emergency. We hope all of those suffering will have a speedy recovery. Saturday March 12, was a beautiful day for Karen Amtoft and Jose Perez, as family and friends gathered with them at the Manti Temple to celebrate their eternal marriage. Their children, son Karsten (Kelly) Sorensen, daughter Kallei Kae (Ken) Miller and seven grandchildren, along with Karen’s mother, Utah participants. Clarel Amtoft, hosted a lovely buffet luncheon for extended family and friends at the Centerfield LDS Ward chapel afterwards. Saturday March 12 was also Gunnison’s annual Old Folks Party. This year’s theme was “Under the Old Western Sky.” Kim and Kaye Pickett of the Gunnison 5th Ward were chairpersons, with committee members coming from all four wards in Gunnison. About 60 residents attended the program. Kaye Pickett reports that it was a fun day, and everyone seemed to have a great time. When asked if I would be interested in writing this column, “The Gunnison Grapevine,” I had some reservation but decided to give it a try. With help from area residents, I hope to be able to write an informative, positive, article every two weeks. I welcome your news tips, family happenings, comings and goings, so give me a call at 5287710. Karen Prisbey named new Gunnison writer GUNNISON—The Sanpete Messenger, Gunnison Valley Edition, has named Karen Prisbrey as its Gunnison hometown correspondent. She will write the “Gunnison Grapevine” column every two weeks reporting on everyday happenings and people in Gunnison. Karen and Blaine Prisbrey moved to Gunnison in 1971 when Blaine was transferred here by Utah Power and Light. He’s now retired from UP&L but works parttime for Gunnison City. The Prisbreys are temple workers in the Manti Utah Temple. She is also secretary of the Relief Society in the Gunnison 3rd Ward and enjoys keeping up the greeting card display in Gunnison Thriftway Market. The Prisbreys are a blended family with five living adult children: Dennis, Aurora; Devin, St. George; Lindsay, Boise; Frances, West Jordan; and Lynette, Heber City. One daughter, Stephanie, Karen Prisbey who was the Gunnison librarian, died last year, and another daughter died several years ago. One thing not many people know about their family, Karen says, is that Blaine is a heart transplant recipient. He’s lived 18 years with a donor heart, making him one of the longest surviving transplant recipients in Sanpete County. Sanpete County Compiled by John Hales THURSDAY, MARCH 24 College Jazz group to perform The Snow College Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of Big Band classics at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free to the public. Relationship classes to be held Licensed marriage and family counselor Michael Blair offers free, weekly classes on how to build and foster healthy relationships. Classes will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the offices of Sterling Motors in Sterling. For more information, call Michael at 703-0756. SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Easter worship service to be held at sunrise First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant will hold an Easter sunrise service. People will meet at the church (67 S. 100 West) between 6:15-6:30 a.m. From there the congregation will caravan to a location for services as the sun comes up. An Easter brunch will follow at the church at 10 a.m. Regular worship service will also be held at 11 a.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 1 County Democrats to hold convention The Sanpete County Democratic Party will hold an organizing convention at 5:30 p.m. at the county courthouse. CORRECTION ... No you weren’t seeing double if you saw the same article and photo about Gunnison Valley High School’s Shakespeare play twice on the same page last week. “One of our staff members had laid out the school page and included the story,” says publisher Suzanne Dean. “Another staff member took over laying out the paper. I wanted to be sure the story got in, so I asked him to be sure it was on the page. He placed it a second time without noticing it was already there.” Dean added that the Utah Press Association gives a prize for “screw-up of the year” each year. “It’s been a few years since we’ve won it, but this will be a strong entry for next year,” she said. CENTERFIELD PUBLIC HEARING =;J 7 BEM#?DJ;H;IJ >EC; BE7D 7D: OEK 9EKB: M?D +"&&& ?D >EC; :;FEJ C;H9>7D:?I;$ Ndj `cdl i]dhZ ]dbZ egd_ZXih ndjÉkZ WZZc lVci^c\ id \Zi id Vaa l^ciZg adc\4 LZaa! 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The purpose of the meeting is to gather public comment on adding Ordinance 2005-1 to Centerfield City’s development code. Ordinance 2005-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE OF CENTERFIELD CITY, UTAH, RELATING TO SIGNS; ADDING AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS; ADDING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS. Centerfield City, in compliance with the ADA, provides accommodations for citizens in need of assistance. If needed, please call the City Hall at 5283296, giving 48 hours notice. Dated this 11th day of March, 2005 /s/Debra L. 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