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Show Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A8 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Bulldogs (Continued from A7) ten turned into points, and the offensive rebounds for Gunnison rarely found the bottom of the net. The Bulldogs shot 9-of-23 in the first half. The Bulldogs continued to go on long scoring droughts in the second half, while Millard continued to extend its lead. Gunnison had nearly identical shooting in the sec- ond half, 9-of-13. Kevin Nay lead Gunnison in scoring with 20 points and added six rebounds. Davis had seven points along with five rebounds. Gunnison’s playoff win over Manti was the banner sports story on Wed., May 10, 2006. 2006 (Continued from A7) of the year to iron out the details, including how to fund soccer without imposing a recreation tax on residents. Board member Kim Pickett, Gunnison, said he was voting for the sport as an incentive for students to keep grades up. Gunnison’s boys club soccer team won a championship in May 2006, and Gunnison boys and Manti girls are in the top of their divisions. Gunnison baseball Several stories stand out in the Gunnison Bulldog baseball team’s second-place, 2006 season, but two top them all: a legendary game in the second round of the state playoffs against Manti and the Herculean effort by Bulldog Chad Avery in the team’s championship game against San Juan. Gunnison had handed Manti two losses during the regular season, but the two teams seemed equally matched in their second game of the day on the first day of playoffs. Manti’s Lowery Akers kept Gunnison’s offense at bay while Manti generated a 4-1 lead after two innings. But timely Gunnison hits kept the Bulldogs in the game and within reach, and after seven innings the contest was tied. In what could be considered the crowning moment of senior Bulldog pitcher Justin Hill’s career, he hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to seal the win. In the championship game against San Juan, Chad Avery was injured in the first inning and was absent through the next four as he was treated. But he returned with a vengeance and was the sole reason the Bulldogs were able to climb out of a 5-0 deficit. Avery hit a triple in the fifth inning, and as he struggled against the strained ligaments in his left knee to round the bases, two Bulldog runners came home. In the seventh inning, Avery again nailed a triple to bring home Ben Dalley, and a throwing error on San Juan allowed Avery to limp across home plate. Templar wrestler goes undefeated Manti High School wrestler, Ryan Fowles, led his team to a fourth-place finish at the state wrestling tournament with the team’s only individual championship. Fowles, who wrestled in the 145-weight class, went undefeated through the regular season and state tournament before claiming the 2A title. Gunnison football defeats Manti Whether you’re red throughand-through or bleed blue, this year’s contest between the Manti and Gunnison football programs meant a lot. For the first time in 10 years, the Gunnison Bulldogs were able to steal a win from the Manti Templars. Both teams were in some stage of rebuilding in 2006, but it was Gunnison’s senior-heavy line that made the difference in the 29-8 win for the Bulldogs. “We were able to establish the line of scrimmage and really open up some holes,” said Gunnison head coach Rhett Jackson about the win. “The fact that we could do that early set up the rest of our game for us.” Recreation and access For those who love the outdoors, 2006 brought concern over access to public lands, specifically trails and roads through BLM land, at a time when Sanpete is becoming a destination for bicyclists and runners. The BLM asked for public input for its Resource Management Plan concerning the use and existence of roads and trails on its land. The request had Sanpete outdoor enthusiasts concerned that access to some areas in the local mountain ranges and other areas would be closed. The plan, which was due out in November for public comment, has been held up in court, and it is unknown REAL MANLY MEN AREN’T AFRAID OF A LITTLE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING. BECAUSE WITH A 1 IN 6 CHANCE OF BEING DIAGNOSED,THEY KNOW IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET CHECKED. IF YOU’RE 40 OR OLDER, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND CALL THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESOURCE LINE FOR A FREE BROCHURE AT 1-888-222-2542. BE INFORMED. BE A MAN. Be it Resolved ... (See “2006” on A9) Season’s Greetings Be it solemnly resolved by the publisher, editors, and staff of the Sanpete Messenger Newspaper, this 22nd day of December, 2007 ... Our Commitment to You During 2007 ENJOY A SANPETE WINTER FROM ZIONS BANK. • We will strive for journalistic excellence in our attempt to become the best little newspaper in America. • We acknowledge our mistakes, and try to improve our accuracy during this year. • We will promote professional and personal growth in each person on our staff. • We will cover the news without fear or favor, in an unbiased and fair manner. • We will strive for accuracy, brevity and clarity on our reporting. • We will try to demonstrate community leadership through our editorials. • We will demonstrate corporate responsibility through support of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other worthy causes. • We will practice integrity in all our business dealings. • We will do our best to make Sanpete County a better place to live. Visit us at 1 South Main in Manti • 835-7471 • 24-hour ATM Member FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER |