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Show Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 11 Gunnison, UT ECRWSS Volume 5 • Number 24 Gunnison Stake Adult Singles Monthly Dinner & Program June 11 • 6 pm at the Mayfield Chapel Fundraiser Yard Sale Gunnison Valley Senior Center is asking for usable donations for their fundraiser yard sale on June 27th at the Centerfield Church park. If you have any items call Mike McMahon at 528-5828 or Reid Roberts at 528-3353 and they will pick up. Fundraiser Breakfast hosted by the Gunnison Valley Seniors June 27 • 8 to 10 am Centerfield Church Park (French Toast, Eggs, Sausage) $5 per plate Do you have items for the Gunnison Valley Community Calendar? Call the Gazette @ 528-5178 , fax to 528-5179 or email to gazette@gtelco.net July 3rd Auction The Sesquicentennial Committee is asking for donations for the 3rd of July Auction. All proceeds will go towards the community sesquicentennial project. Please bring any donated items to the Gunnison Valley High School before 5:30 pm on July 3rd or contact Lori Nay 528-7136 or Gunnison City Hall 5287969 and arrange for pick up. The committee appreciates the community’s support of our sesquicentennial activities and look forward to a great project commemorating 150 years. Thursday, June 11, 2009 Copy Price • 75 cents Gunnison Youth attend conference at Aspen Grove Rock climbing was just one of the many activities the youth from the Gunnison Stake participated in during Youth Conference at Aspen Grove last week. See page 8 for more photos. Courtesy Photo/Norman Jensen Annual Relay for Life to be held Sanpete County walkers go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This celebration of life brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back. Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at the Gunnison High School football field for an overnight relay against cancer from 6 p.m. on June 26th until 6 a.m. on June 27th. Relay for Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life-- including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, churches, community volunteers and families-to join together to fight cancer. Relay for Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference. Relay for Life opens as cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) walk or wheelchair the first lap. This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant’s contribution. A festive atmosphere always develops around the track area at these events. As you make new friends and spend time with old ones, the relay heats up and the camp-out begins. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created with team members entertaining each other; eating, playing games, and of course, walking for a great cause. Highlighting the evening is the Luminaria Ceremony held at 10 p.m., after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The luminaria bags line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contributions. “Relay for Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser,” said Deb Fullmer, event chair. “Many of the participants will be people who have dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatments. “The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients,” said Fullmer. “Due to the generosity of sponsors like Christensen Arms, Bruce Hone from Bruce’s Car Wash, Gunnison Hospital, ACT Aerospace, Gunnison Market, Donaldson Insurance & Copy Center, Hermansen Mill and many more, the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.” Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay for Life is available from the American Cancer Society at 435-528-3257 or 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.RelayForLife.org. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913, it involves millions of volunteers across the United States. Mark Henline/Gunnison Valley Gazette Walkers relay around the track at last year’s Relay for Life in Gunnison. Sanpete County GVHS Class of 1969 has another successful rescue On June 6, at about 6 p.m. Robert Gonda and his 4 year old son were riding a Polaris Razor down the Pinchot trail located up 12 Mile Canyon. Gonda stated that he somehow got over the edge with his machine and while the machine was teetering he was able to unbuckle his son and push him out of the machine. The child suffered no major injuries. Gonda said that the machine then rolled down the hill about 125 yards into a river with him in it. He suffered from leg, head, and neck injuries along with hypothermia. Under the direction of Sheriff Kevin Holman, the Sanpete County Sheriff Office, Sanpete County Technical Rescue Team and Sanpete County Search and Rescue, working in a combined effort with Manti Ambulance, they were able to rescue Gonda. He was brought to a landing zone and taken from there by Air Med to a hospital up north. According to Gonda’s wife, she has made contact with the Sanpete County Sheriff Office and informed them that her husband is doing good and has already been walking in the hospital. Courtesy Photo The Gunnison Valley High School Class of 1969 recently held their 40h year reunion. Those attending seated front row left to right: Lana Christiansen Hogan, Rita Nielsen North, Carma Clark Gregerson, Rebekah Christensen Sorensen, Ardella Taylor Peterson, and Lana Jensen Larson. Back row: Allen Dryeng, Russell Anderson, Dennis Hill, Larry Mellor, Howard Peterson, Phil Greener, and Colin Edwards. Attending but not pictured: Keith Peterson. |
