Welcome to Community Events & the Bulletin Board
Hilarious Hypnotist in Marysvale
Comedian and hypnotist Shawn Paulson will be at the Hoover’s Cafe Pavilion in Marysvale Canyon on Friday July 25. The dinner will be at 7:00 p.m., while the show will start at 8:00 p.m. The cost is $19.95 for the steak dinner and show, $14.95 for the chicken and dinner and $5 for the show only.
Contact: 326-4252
Book Sale
The Mount Pleasant Public Library, located at 24 E. Main in Mount Pleasant will condcut a book sale on Thursday July 24 and Friday July 25 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. both days.
Contact: Jill Bingham at 462-3240
24th of July in Fairview
Here is a list of events for Fairview’s Pioneer Days Celebration, which will go from Tuesday July 15-Saturday July 26.
-Tuesday July 15
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Lace Days at the Fairview Museum, located at 85 N. 100 East in Fairview.
-Wednesday July 16
7:00 p.m., A concert featuring James O’Neil Miner at the Fairview Museum
-Thursday July 17
7:00 p.m., the Fairview Follies at the Fairview Dance Hall. The cost is $3 for individuals and $10 for families. Tickets are on sale at the Fairview City Hall, located at 85 S. State in Fairview, or at Far West Bank, located at 320 N. Milburn Road. During intermission, there will also be a bake sale.
-Friday July 18
7:00 p.m., the Fairview Follies at the Fairview Dance Hall. Again, the cost is $# for individuals and $10 for families.
-Saturday July 19
7:00 a.m., a softball tournament at the Fairview ballfields.
8:00 a.m., a golf tournament at the Skyline Drive golf course, located up Fairview Canyon
-Tuesday July 22
7:00 p.m., the Ice breaker at the Fairview City Park, located at 85 S. 15 East in Fariview.
8:30-11:30 p.m., a youth dance at the city park.
-Wednesday July 23,
the ATV rodeo at the Fairview Rodeo arena, located at the south end of Fairview. The cost is $5, kids under 2 get in for free.
-Thursday July 24
6:00 a.m., the fireman’s wakeup
6:30 a.m., the 5K fun run at the city park. The cost is $10.
7:00 a.m., the flag raising ceremony at the city park.
7:00 a.m., a pioneer breakfast served by the mayor and city council at the city park.
7:00 a.m., a sand volleyball tournament at the city park. Eight teams will be allowed to compete consisting of six players each and the cost is $60 per team.
9:00 a.m., a Daughters of Utah Pioneers program at the rock church, located at 131 E. 100 North in Fairview
9:00 a.m., a craft fair at the Fairview Dance Hall.
10:30 a.m., a kids’ parade along State Street
11:00 a.m., the Pioneer Day parade along State Street
12:00 p.m., the EMT lunch at the city park
1:00 p.m, Fairview Idol at the city park
6:00 p.m., a concert by the Phat Old Professors at the rodeo arena. Admission is free with a derby ticket, and derby tickets are required to attend.
7:00 p.m., the demolition derby at the rodeo arena. Tickets are sold out.
-Friday July 25
6:30 p.m., pre-kids’ rodeo entertainment performed by C Minor at the rodeo arena. This is free with paid admission into the kids’ rodeo, which costs $3. Kids under the age of 2 get in for free.
7:00 p.m., the kids’ rodeo at the rodeo arena.
-Saturday July 26 a horse parade along State Street at 6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m., a rodeo at the rodeo arena. The cost is $7 for adults (12 and up) and $5 for kids aged 2-11. Once again, kids under 2 get in for free.
Contact: 000-0000
24th of July in Spring City
Here is a list of events for the Pioneer Day celebration in Spring City which will go from Monday July 21-Saturday July 26.
-Monday July 21-Wednesday July 23
A tennis tournament for all ages. Register by contacting Nedra Allred.
-Wednesday July 23
8:30-11:30 p.m., a free street dance on Main Street. The music will be provided by Al Taylor
-Thursday July 24
7:00-9:00 a.m., a fireman’s breakfast at the fire station
9:00 a.m., entries are due for the pie and bread baking contests. Cash prizes will be awarded.
10:00 a.m., the Pioneer Day parade. Family entries are welcome and cash prizes will be awarded. The first place entry will receive $150, the second place $75, and there will be $50 for third place.
12:00-1:30 p.m., a barbecue turkey lunch and entertainment at the city park.
12:00 p.m., a horseshoe tournament
1:00-3:30 p.m., activities at the city park including children’s games, water games, a climbing wall, a turkey trot and a tug-of-war
7:00 p.m., cowboy poetry and entertainment at the city park.
-Friday July 25
a co-ed youth softball tournament for youths aged 12-18.
-Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26
an adult co-ed softball tournament for ages 18 and up
-Saturday July 26
A scenic bike ride consisting of lengths of 10 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.
Additionally, entries will be accepted through Monday July 21 for the Itty-Bitty Historical Photo Contest. Color copies are available at city hall, and there are 12 historical photos included, all found within the confines of 100 West-100 East and 200 North-200 South in Spring City. The object of the contest is to find where the photos were taken, provide their location and address and state the historical significance of that particular place. The winner will be announced during the Pioneer Day lunch and the winner will receive $100 in cash.
Contact: Nedra Allred, LuDean White, Alison Anderson, Amy Allan, Josh Jensen or Lance Martin at 462-3039, 462-2352, 462-5225, 262-0742, 462-2163 or 462-2705
Beaver Pioneer Day and Quilt Gathering
Here is a list of events for the Pioneer Day celebration in Beaver, which will run from Thursday July 24-Saturday July 26.
-Thursday July 24
6:30 a.m., the 5K run/walk registration
7:00 a.m. the 5K run/walk at the Beaver High School track, located at 195 E. Center in Beaver.
9:00 a.m., the parade lineup
9:30 a.m., the parade begins and will run along Main Street
11:00 a.m., fun and games at the Beaver City Park, located at 20 S. Main in Beaver.
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., dinner at the city park
1:00-4:00 p.m., free swimming at the Beaver pool located at 465 E. 300 North in Beaver
2:00 p.m., horse races at the Lions’ Club race track, located on State Highway 153 east of Beaver
8:00 p.m., Clegg championship rodeo at the Riding Club Arena located near the race track on State Highway 153, featuring Danny Clegg
9:45 p.m., a fireworks display
-Friday July 25
8:00 p.m. Clegg championship rodeo at the Riding Club Arena.
-Saturday July 26
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., the quilt gathering which will feature antique quilts at the Beaver County Courthouse Museum, located at 105 E. Center in Beaver. Additionally, there will be a patchwork pals quilt guild at the opera house, located at 81 E. Center. There will also be quilt displays at other locations throughout Beaver during the gathering.
2:00 p.m., horse races at the Lions’ Club race track
6:00 p.m., cattle sorting and penning at the Riding Club Arena.
Contact: Steve and Kathy Atkin, Larry and Renne White, Evan Allred or Rock House Quilts at 438-5057, 438-2286, 590-4329 or 438-6150
Mormon Handcart Pageant
The Mormon Handcart Pageant, a theatrical re-enactment dedicated to the Martin & Willie handcart companies of 1856 and their rescuers, will run from Wednesday July 23-Saturday July 26 at the Juab County Fairgrounds, located at 350 W. Center in Nephi. Admission is free and the show, slated for dusk (9:15 p.m.) every evening of its run will be preceded by a chuckwagon supper at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the supper, there will be live oxen, mules, wagon teams and horses, as well as pioneer storytelling, history displays and musical entertainment. A handcart art whow by Julie Rogers, will also take place. Incidentally, this will also be the last season until 2010. For more information, please visit www.handcartpageant.com.
Contact: 623-0196
Bicknell International Film Festival
The 13th annual Bicknell International Film Festival will take place on Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26 at the Wayne Theatre, located at 11 E. Main in Bicknell. Here is a list of events which will take place not only in Bicknell but in other location scattered throughout Wayne County as well.
-Friday July 25 7:00 p.m., The "Ride Off Into the Sunset" parade, where reportedly the route goes at 55 m.p.h. which begins at the Chuckwagon Lodge and General Store, located at 12 W. Main in Torrey. Please show up at the Chuckwagon by 6:30 if you want to drive in the parade.
7:30 p.m., the opening night feature at the Wayne Theatre, which will be the 1957 film "The Outlaw," starring Jane Russell.
Dusk, the "Party of the Stars," at the Cafe Diablo, located at 599 W. Main in Torrey. The musical guests will be the Sister Wives.
-Saturday July 26
9:00 a.m., a swap meet at the Robber’s Roost bookstore, located at 185 W. Main in Torrey.
12:00 p.m., the Teasdale Volunteer Fire Department’s Mutton and Taters Dutch Oven fundraiser at the Teasdale Fire Department building
2:00 p.m., a screening of the 1961 film "The Master Gunfighter," at the Wayne Theater. This will be followed by a seminar and discussion at the theatre.
7:30 p.m., the awarding of the Wayne Award
Dusk, The "It’s a Wrap" party at the Rim Rock Inn and Restaurant, located at 2523 E. Highway 24 in Torrey.
Fast passes may be reserved anytime before the festival, which gets attendees into all movie screenings, into the after-movie parties and the Saturday lunch. For more information, please visit www.thebiff.org.
Contact: 000-0000
Blast From the Past Car Show
The 5th annual Blast From the Past Car Show will run from Friday July 25-Sunday July 27 at North Sevier Middle School, located at 135 N. 100 West in Salina. Here is a list of events and times as follows.
-Friday July 25
6:00 p.m., a cruise on Main Street. Those desiring to participate should meet at 600 E. Main at 5:45
7:30 p.m., a burnout contest featuring a firemen’s barbecue.
-Saturday July 26
8:00-10:00 a.m., a polish and shine session prior to the car show.
10:00 a.m. the car show starts
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., voting on the car show
3:00 p.m., car show awards
-Sunday July 27
a cruise as well as a steak dinner. At the dinner, prizes, games, vendor booths and entertainment will be available.
There will be two $50 cash prize drawings for pre-registered applicants as well during the car show. Please note that entries must be received by Wednesday July 23 if applicants are to be eligible. Please send the registration and fee to Forever Young Car Club P.O. Box 237 Salina, Utah 84654
Contact: 893-0458 or 979-0008
3D Archery Shoot in Spring City
Top Notch Archers present the Last 3D Archery Shoot on Friday July 25, Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 up Spring City Canyon. The shoot will be approximately eight miles up the canyon and the cost is $10 for both the 20 target fun round and the smoker round. Senior citizens can shoot the fun round for $1 and kids (14 and under) can shoot on the fun round for free. Look for the Top Notch Archer signs up the canyon to find the shooting range.
Contact: Blake Johnson or Jackie Brewer Johnson at 462-9532
Moroni Car Show
The Utah Fast Pass car show will take place on Tuesday July 29 at the Moroni City Recreational Park, located near 700 East and 100 South in Moroni, next to North Sanpete Middle School from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The most exotic cars in the world will be on hand, and there will be a parade featuring them down Moroni’s Main Street at 11:00 a.m. Food and entertainment will also be available.
Contact: 000-0000
Veggie Tales Vacation Bible School
The Ephraim Church of the Bible, located at the corner of 400 East and 400 South in Ephraim, will conduct its annual Vacation Bible School from Monday July 28-Thursday July 31 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on each day of its run. The event is open to kids from kindergarten age through the 5th grade and will feature an adventure with Veggie Tales stars such as Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber. Each morning will also be filled with learning, games, singing, crafts and snacks.
Contact: 283-2095
Junior Templar Football Signups
Signups for Junior Templars Football will take place Monday July 28-Wednesday July 30 at the baseball/softball complex building located at 400 East and 300 North In Ephraim. Here are the dates and times as follows.
-Monday July 28,
5:00-7:00 p.m., signups and issue of football equipment for 8th graders.
-Tuesday July 29,
5:00-7:00 p.m., signups and issue of football equipment for 7th graders.
-Wednesday July 30
5:00-7:00 p.m., signups and issue of football equipment for 6th graders.
Contact: Phil Murray at 283-4570, 851-1153 or 283-7021
Ephraim City Flag Football
Flag football signups for Ephraim City will take place at the baseball/softball complex in Ephraim, located at the corner of 400 East and 300 North on Wednesday July 30 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This is only for 3rd graders, 4th graders, and 5th graders in Ephraim.
Contact: Phil Murray at 283-4570, 851-1153 or 283-7021
South Sanpete School District Paraeducators
South Sanpete School District has openings for part-time paraeducators to work with students with disabilities in preschool, elementary, and secondary settings. All appolicants must meet NCLB qualifications and salary will be based on South Sanpete School District Salary schedule. Paraeducators can work part-time, but there are no benefits. Those desirous to apply should submit a South Sanpete Employment Application Form to
Lorna Larsen South Sanpete School District 39 S. Main Manti, Utah 84642.
The deadline for application is Wednesday July 30, and applications will be kept on file through the 2008-09 school year. Interviews for current available positions will be held on the week of Monday August 4-Friday August 8 and a panel will screen applications and select candidates who will be invited to an interview. South Sanpete School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
Contact: 000-0000
Sanpete County Weed Board
The Sanpitch CWMA, Sanpete County Weed Department and the Sanpete County Weed Board extend the invitation for all youth groups 18 or younger to participate in their musk thistle seed picking program. All interested groups must sign up at the U.S. Forest office, located at 540 N. Main in Ephraim with signups beginning Tuesday July 1. GPS coordinates and digital photos must be taken of the sites where seed heads are gathered and must accompany the return of seed heads to the Forest office. All other information will be given to groups at the Forest office when signing up.
Contact: 000-0000
Elsinore Summer Story Time
The librarians of Elsinore will present Summer Story Time each Tuesday morning in June and July at 11:30 in the Elsinore City Library. All children are invited, although preschool-aged children must be accompanid by an adult.
Contact: Ann Boucher at 527-4211
Ephraim Senior Citizens Center July Events
Here is a list of events for the month of July at the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center, located at 85 W. 100 North in Ephraim.
-Wednesday July 2, a bereavement class at 12:15 p.m.
-Friday July 4, Happy Independence Day!
-Tuesday July 8, a blood pressure clinic at 11:30 a.m. at the center.
-Thursday July 17, a board meeting for board members at 9:00 a.m. at the center.
-Thursday July 17, a monthly lunch at the center at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $2.25 and eating utensils are furnished. Please call Carolyn for reservations.
-Thursday July 24, Happy Pioneer Day!
By way of announcement, rental rates will increase to $50 for the recreation room and kitchen and to $40 for the recreation room only as of Friday August 1.
Contact: Carolyn or Delila at 283-6310 or 283-4378
Vacation Bible School
The Richfield Assembly of God Church, located at 110 N. 300 East in Richfield will conduct its first Vacation Bible School complete with Veggie Tales fun from Monday July 28-Friday August 1 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on all days of its run. The theme is "The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything," featuring many stars from the critically-acclaimed Veggie Tales animated specials. Admission is free.
Contact: Willard Coleman or Carol Callison at 896-6464
Family Day at the Park
The Richfield Assembly of God invites residents scatterd throughout south central Utah to join them at the Richfield City Park, located at 300 N. Main in Richfield, on Friday August 1 for an evening of food, fun, and music. Here is a list of times and events.
-5:00-7:00 p.m., free food
-5:00-9:00 p.m., free games for the kids.
-6:00-7:00 p.m., a live concert by GodSword, a Christian rock band based in the Sevier Valley.
7:00-9:00 p.m., a performance by rap artist and pastor Soulja, which will feature everything from hip hop to gospel.
Once again, the public is invited to attend.
Contact: Richfield Assembly of God at 896-6464
Sanpete County Fair Demolition Derby
The rules and entry forms are available for the Sanpete County Fair Demolitoin Derby. They can be picked up at Big G Automotive, located at 200 N. Main in Manti or viewed online at www.sanpete.com. The derby will take place on Thursday August 21 and entries must be received by Sunday August 17. $8000 in prize money is available.
Contact: Gerald Christiansen at 835-4869
Cove Fort Days
The annual Cove Fort Days celebration will take place Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 at the Cove Fort historic site, located near the I-15/I-70 interchange in Millard County. Tours of the fort will be given, while there will also be living history exhibits and booths along with entertainment and wagon rides. Additionally, there will be live oxen, a special movie presentation and free hot dogs and drinks. Activities close at 6:30 p.m., and the fort will be open until 7:30 p.m. both evenings.
Contact: Elder Dayley at 438-5547
Mount Pleasant Ranch Horse Challenge
The teamsorting event at the Mount Pleasant Ranch Horse Challenge will take place Saturday August 2 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena, located near Highway 89 at the south end of town. Signups will commence at 6:00 p.m. and the open class costs $20, the pro-am class is $15 and the mix class is $15. One male rider and one female rider is permitted per horse.
Contact: Dell or WendyJo Jensen at 469-0296 or 469-1296
4-H Party Arty
The Sanpete County 4-H Club will conduct a Party Arty on Saturday August 9 at the Snow College West Campus, located at 325 W. 100 North in Ephraim. Here is a list of events and times.
-9:00-9:30 a.m., Registration
-9:30 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:10 a.m., morning classes. Please note that classes are limited to 75 participants.
-12:00-12:30 p.m, Lunch
12:35 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:55 p.m., afternoon classes.
Classes include instruction on leathercraft, watercolor projects, Sand Art, candle making and much more.
Please register online at 4-Hsanpete@gmail.com or by calling Valerie Beal. Adults must accompany children who are in kindergarten-2nd grade. 4-H members with their cards get in for free, while admission is $1 for members who don’t have their cards and is $2 for non-members.
Contact: Valerie Beal at 283-7583
ATV Safety Training Certification
Big Pine Sports, located at 340 N. Milburn Road in Fariview, will sponsor off highway safety training classes in conjunction with Utah State Parks on Saturday July 19 and Saturday August 9 at 9:00 a.m. in Fairview. Youth and adults are welcome. Anyone under the age of 16 is required to have this class and gain a certificate of completion in order to operate ATV’s and motorcycles on public lands. Please stop by Big Pine Sports for sign-up information.
Contact: Laurel Christensen at 427-3338
Parent Empowerment Program
The Parent Empowerment Program is a free course for parenting tough adolescents. The sessions will help with problems such as running away, truancy, poor school performance, suicidal threats or behaviors or threats/acts of violence disrespect. They will also assist in setting up effective rules and consequences, effective communication, restoring nurturance and tenderness and working with schools and communities. Classes will be on Tuesday August 5, Thursday August 7 and Tuesday August 12 at the Workforce Services conference room, located at the Manti City complex at 55 S. Main in Manti.
Contact: Troy Shore at 835-0797
Ephraim City Days Sidewalk Sale
The Ephraim City Days Sidewalk Sale will take place on Thursday August 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. from 100 North-100 South in Ephraim. Events include free ice cream, entertainment, arts and crafts and an appearance by Willie the Clown. Please note that any Ephraim-based business may set up a sidewalk sale, but they should call Ephraim City before Monday August 11 to reserve a space.
Contact: Ephraim City at 283-4631
Sanpete County Bookmobile Summer Schedule
Here is a list of dates and times throughout Sanpete County wherein the Bookmobile will be visiting your community.
-Tuesdays (June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22 and August 5)
The Mayfield LDS Church, located at 11 E. 100 North in Mayfield from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Fayette LDS Church, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Axtell LDS Church, located at 75 W. Center from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
The Centerfield LDS Church, located at 210 S. Main from 4:45-6:30 p.m.
-Wednesdays (June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23 and August 6)
The Fairview Library, located at 75 S. State in Fairview, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
-The Spring City LDS Church, located at 164 S. Main, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
-Thursdays (June 12, June 26, July 10 and August 7)
The Manti LDS Stake Center, located at 295 S. Main from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
250 N. 100 East in Manti from 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Utah Prep Academy at 920 N. Centerline in Manti from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Sterling LDS Church, located at 220 S. Main in Sterling from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
-Tuesdays (June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29 and August 12)
at the Fairview Library all day.
-Wednesdays (June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13)
Hideaway Valley from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Indianlola at the intersection of U.S. Highway 89 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
The Fountain Green City Park from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The Fountain Green LDS Church, located at 151 S. 200 West, from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
-Thursdays, (June 5, June 19, July 17, July 31, August 14)
The Fairview Library from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wales from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Moroni’s Main Street from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Moroni LDS Church, located at 82 N. Center, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Additionally, the Fairview Bookmobile Repository Library is open to the public on the following days and times.
-Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and again from 2:00-4:30 p.m.
-Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Contact: 427-9305
Aggression Replacement Training
Aggression Replacement Training is a juvenile justice services facilitated group for teens aged 14-17 focused on teaching and applying appropriate anger and frustration management skills will begin Monday July 28 and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. After that time, the sessions will be switched from 3:30-5:00 p.m. after Monday August 18 to accommodate school. All of these sessions will take place at the Workforce Services conference room at the Manti City complex building, located at 55 S. Main in Manti. Classes are free and open for enrollment to the public.
Contact: Troy Shore at 835-0797 or 979-7540
Facelift @ Sanpete County Fairgrounds
Those desiring to contribute to the renovation of the Sanpete County Fairgrounds are encouraged to show up and do their part. Service opportunities are available for numerous groups such as church organizations, girl scouts and 4-H or for Eagle Scout aspirants.
Contact: Kay Jensen, Kaye Crane or Kathy Frischknect at 835-8171, 835-7802 or 835-8561
Manti LDS Temple Visitors
-If traveling to the Manti Temple from the north this summer, please allow at least 30 minutes of additional travel time due to delays caused by construction on U.S. Highway 89 between Manti and Ephraim.
-The temple will be closed for cleaning from July 6th through July 21st. It will also be closed for the holidays on July 4th and on July 24th.
Contact: 000-0000
Mount Pleasant Watering Restrictions
Because water has gone down to the point where there is no more high water in the community of Mount Pleasant, residents have received some restrictions on how they may use their water, which will be effective as of Wednesday July 16. Even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Please do not water between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless special arrangements have been made. Additionally, all night watering will be outlawed as will Sunday watering. The cooperation of Mount Pleasant residents is appreciated.
Contact: 000-0000
Please don't leave items at Manti Senior Citizens Center
The Manti Senior Citizens Center requests that citizens no longer leave rummage sale items at the center. The sale has ended for the year and the center thanks the community for their support.
Contact: Linda at 835-2041
Hours For Manti Aquatic Center
The Manti Aquatic Center will open their 2008 season Saturday May 24. Here are its hours of operation as follows.
-Mondays 12:00-8:00 p.m.
-Tuesdays-Satrudays, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Pool rental is available Tuesday-Saturday after 6:00 p.m., and swimming lessons are available at the Manti City or Manti Aquatic Center.
Family passes cost $300, individual passes are $75, punch passes are $27, and daily passes are $3.
Contact: 000-0000
Snow Science Reunion
The first Snow College Science Reunion will take place on Saturday September 13 with an afternoon of science-related activities on the main Snow College campus in Ephraim. Here is a list of events.
-2:00 p.m., fun for all ages including such activities as flight simulations, science demonstrations, activity center passes, campus tours, and outdoor fun and games.
5:00 p.m., a barbecue dinner
Attendees can also get special half-price tickets to watch Snow’s football team battle Phoenix C.C. at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of the 13th. Incidentally, the game will also feature a special science halftime show.
Please get on the invitation list as soon as possible by going online to www.snow.edu/alumni/sciguys
Contact: Boyd Beck, Paul Fore, Bart Nelson or Jim Luster at 283-7062 or 1-800-849-3399
Manti City Cleanup
The annual city cleanup for Manti has been scheduled for late September or early October so in the interim, any material or debris placed on city streets should be removed. The cleanup is being rescheduled in order to accommodate the work necessary on the city creek, flood channel, cemetery and city streets. Citizens are encouraged to haul debris or trash to the Mayfield Landfill which is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., or dispose of items through the regular trash collection system. This will free up city crew time for other projects scheduled this summer
Contact: 000-0000
State Park Passes
Utah State park passes are now on sale. Passes are available for $75 and entail unlimited day use. Additionally, there is a $2 dollar discount on camping fees included in the passes.
Contact: any state park at 1-801-538-7220 or 1-877-UTPARKS
Polygamy Support Groups
As of Friday Sept.28, there will be a discussion group for those who have left polygamy groups and need support and questions answered on the final Friday of the month at the stone cottage located at 295 W. 100 North in Manti. These sessions will seek to help those who wonder if polygamy is for them as well as individuals who have loved ones currently caught up in polygamy.
Contact: Doris or Junelle at 1-877-425-9993 or 835-8332
NWS Peace Program
NWS Peace program, a non-profit and CSIET approved program is seeking caring families throughout Utah to host high school students from Brazil, Colombia, Korea and Germany and other countries for the 2008 fall semester. The students are from 15-18 years old and will begin arriving in January of 2008 to spend the upcoming five-12 months with a caring family while attending the high school near your home. Whether you’re a single parent, retired, have small children or teens, or no children at all, any family is eligible to host an international teen. These students are pre-screened, speak English and are looking forward to learning about our culture and country. They have medical insurance and have been endowed with their own spending money to cover costs for items such as clothing, school supplies and personal entertainment. Host families will not be paid but may be able to claim $50 per month for a charitable contribution on their income tax. All these students require is a bed, meals, and a caring family with which to share their stay in the U.S.
Contact: Teresa Knapp at 1-866-846-3977
Golden Skyline Assisted Living
The foot clinic at the Golden Skyline Assisted Living Center at 76 N. 100 West in Ephraim has been changed to the first Tuesday of every month, effective 2008. Thus, the next clinic will take place Tuesday Jan.8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. As seniors get their toenails trimmed, they can enjoy foot massages as well as fun company. This is sponsored by the Sanpete Valley Hospital and the Golden Skyline Assisted Living Center.
Contact: 283-4211
Radon Problems in Utah
The Utah Indoor Radon Program has confirmed that Utah is a radon hotbed. If you try to sell your home and it has high radon levels, your expenses will rise as you correct a problem you didn’t know was there. Radon test kits are available at most home improvement stores and are easy to use. Radon is dangerous because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer and is believed by some researchers to be the sixth leading cause of cancer. Thankfully, homes can be protected from radon and there are numerous companies which specialize in that area. You can find out more about radon at www.radon.utah.gov.
Contact: 000-0000
Top 10 Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers
For parents of Utah teens, there are some easy steps for parents to follow for them to ascertain that their children are safe when they become eligible to receive their drivers’ licenses. Here are 10 safety tips for parents to consider when their children become ready to drive.
1. Evaluate your teen’s driving readiness. Not all teens are ready to drive at the same age. Teenagers mature, develop emotionally and become responsible at varying rates. Parents should gage these factors in order to know when children are ready to drive.
2. Be a responsible role model. Parents’ actions behind the wheel influence the driving behavior of their teens. Studies have confirmed this in many instances, so parents should be good examples to their kids.
3. Eliminate distractions. Parents should ban inexperienced drivers from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices while driving. These distractions could lead to deadly accidents for drivers of any experience level.
4. Restrict passengers and night driving. Extensive research indicates that a teen driver’s chances of crashing increase with each additional teen passenger in the car. Parents need to make sure they always know who is driving with their teen at all times. Research has confirmed that teen crash rates spike at night and that most night time crashes occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and midnight. Utah law already places restrictions on inexperienced teens behind the wheel by enforcing regulations and extending them beyond the mandatory first year of driving.
5. Take advantage of extra training. AAA offers DriverZED, an interactive DVD that takes teens through more than 100 live-action scenarios and helps them learn how to identify, assess and react to a wide range of potential risks drivers might face in real-life situations. This is free to AAA members and just $7 for non-members.
6. Choose the safest vehicle. Teens should drive the safest vehicle the family owns and such factors as vehicle type, size and safety technology should be considered. Sedans and larger vehicles are both good options for drivers.
7. Practice. Supervised driving lessons with parents provide teens with opportunities to enhance learning, reinforce proper driving skills and receive construction feedback from the people who care most about safety and success.
8. Encourage teens to get enough sleep. Particularly before driving, teens need about nine hours of sleep every night.
9. Establish a parent-teen driving agreement. If teens have conditions, restrictions and consequences of good or bad driving articulated to them before they get behind the wheel, the amount of problems should be greatly reduced.
10. Weekly review and discussion. Parental involvement and communication is critical in the prevention of teen-related crashes, injuries and fatalities. A time should be designated each week for parents and teens to address any concerns they may feel to each other.
For more information, go to www.aaapressroom.com.
Contact: Rolayne Fairclough at 1-801-641-0693 or 1-801-238-1265
Breastfeeding Support Group
La Leche League of Ephraim is a support group for women interested in or having trouble with breastfeeding.
Mother to mother support is the best! We hold monthly meetings to share information and provide help. It’s a great place to meet other nursing women and to help your baby get off to a good start with breastfeeding.
Meetings are the 2nd Friday of every month at 11am in Ephraim.
Call for meeting location and directions or just call for specialized support.
Contact: Kory at 462-4392
The Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying has obviously become an increasingly challenging problem for children and their parents to deal with these past few years. Nevertheless, there are some things parents can do to prevent this practice. First, by filtering e-mail, instant messages and text messages, parents can cut off many of the ways theier children are cyberbullied. By having children avoid the sites and groups where attacks occur, bullies can be ignored. If the harrassment continues, childrens’ e-mail addresses, Internet accounts and usernames can be changed. If none of these steps prove successful, additional ideas for action are as follows… compiling a copy of all harassing messages and posts. Addresses of the Web sites where this hostile information is disseminated, along with embarrasssing pictures or negative messages posted should be saved. The more documentation that is saved, the better. Second, parents can contact their childrens’ school(s). Even if the cyberbullying is not occurring therein, officials perhaps can assist. Third, if possible, contact the bully’s parents in many instances. They will be unaware of their childrens’ behavior in all likelihood, so send them a registered letter detailing the messages and asking them to make the bullying stop. They could be held liable for any emotional or financial damages. Finally, if the situtation is not resolved, contact the police. There are several Web sites parents can frequent for assistance on this matter including,
Americans for Technology Leadership at www.techleadership.org.
Power in You: at www.powerinyou.org
IKeepSafe at www.ikeepsafe.org
MS-ISAC: at www.msisac.org/awareness/news/2007-01.cfm
Cyberbully.org at www.cyberbully.org
McGruff.org at www.mcgruff.org/advice/cyberbullies/php
Bully Online at www.bullyonline.org/related/cyber.htm
Staying Safe Online at groups.msn.com/StayingSafeOnline/cyberbullies.msnw
National Crime Prevention Council at www.ncpc.org/media/cyberbullying.php
Contact: 000-0000
AA Meetings in Spring City
Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, for alcoholics and addicts and their friends and families take place every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Spring City Hall.
Contact: 000-0000
Free Credit Report
Get your free credit report once a year from each of the credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. The fair and accurate credit transaction act, passed by congress allows all individuals the right to check their credit report once every year. This is available at www.annualcreditreport.com
Contact: 000-0000
Available wildlife information
Anglers, hunters and wildlife watchers may obtain Utah’s latest wildlife information by calling (877) 592-5169. Information available from this phone number includes
-a weekly statewide fishing report
-fishing-related information
-updated information about big game, small game and waterfowl hunting in Utah
-dates and sites of upcoming public regional advisory council and Utah wildlife board meetings and topics discussed at those meetings
-hunter education class dates and sites
-hunting license information
-information about the division’s wildlife heritage certificate program, which generates funding for wildlife viewing and other non-consumptive wildlife activites
Contact: (877) 592-5169
Reserve campgrounds
To reserve campgrounds on the national forests in Utah, including the Manti La-Sal Forest, go online at www.reserveusa.com. This Web site includes information on Maple Canyon, Manti Canyon, Ephraim Canyon, Potters Ponds, Old Folks, and Indian Creek, 12-Mile Canyon, Ferron, WIllow Creek, Gooseberry, and others.
Contact: 000-0000
Narconon
You can help someone overcome addiction by going to www.solveaddiction.com for your free information packet or a free assessment or referral to rehabilitation centers nationwide.
Contact: 1-800-468-6933
Babysitting program
A new babysitting program has been introduced through the Utah safety council. This course can be completed through self-instruction using a CD-rom. The self-instruction program costs $34.95.
Contact: Kim Roller at 1-800-933-5943
Dialysis Center in Richfield
A dialysis center is open in Richfield at the Sevier Valley Hospital at 900 N. Main Street, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Contact: 893-0358
Three Days; Three Ways
Three Days, Three Ways is a campaign urging families and communities to prepare for emergencies and disasters. The organization’s underlying message is to rely on the participation and action steps each of us takes today to prepare for future emergencies. The organization also stresses that families be ready to survive on their own for a minimum of three days following disasters. For larger tragedies, government assistance may not be received for up to seven days. People can become prepared in three ways, by making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved. Any steps taken today will enable communities to be placed in greater positions for resiliency, whether it be overcoming earthquakes, winter storms, terrorist attacks or a pandemic flu outbreak. Visit govlink.org for more information.
Contact: 000-0000
Small business development center
The small business development center at Snow College provides free one-on-one customized business consultation for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Additionally, the SBDC at Snow College sponsors numerous business-related training events. Attendees at such events develop valuable business skills. Whether you are thinking of starting a business or are already in business, their services may help you in your quest to succeed. The center serves Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties.
Contact: 283-7372
Utah office of rural development
The Utah office of rural development has created a new Web site for rural Utah businesses. www.ruralutah.gov, provides access to information about unique resources available to rural firms. Included therein is a "rural resource center" and a "rural news section." This site has specific information about rural Utah business resources.
Contact: 000-0000
Pornography addiction
If a friend or member of your family has an addiction to pornography, information is available online at www.strengthenthefamily.net, and also at www.lds.org under the "provident living" tab.
Contact: 000-0000
Defend Marriage organization
The defend marriage organization has a petition available to urge Congress to defend marriage by passing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to the union of a man and a woman. You can print out a hard copy at the Web site, www.defendmarriage.org.
Contact: 262-0941
Teen suicides
A new program has been launched in the state of Utah to help with the growing teen suicide rate.
Contact: Carl at 1-877-778-2275
Utahclicks.org
If you need to apply for state programs, you can now do so online at www.utahclicks.org. This Web site allows one person or a whole family to complete one application form that will provide immediate feedback about what services they are eligible for. Some services include medicaid, and baby your baby.
Contact: 000-0000
DMV
Waiting in long lines at the DMV could be a thing of the past. Utah’s Web site, www.utah.gov, allows you to point and click your way to a hunting or fishing license, and even to renewing your car’s registration.
Contact: 000-0000
Mortgage Fraud Claims
When Utahns are aware of possible mortgage fraud, they are requested to report it to the appropriate state and federal agencies. All relevant information should be given to each of the investigatory agencies. It greatly assists if people who call in are able to identify victims, potential defendants, and acts that constitute mortgage fraud. Please report the "who," "what," "where," and "when" of the case to the Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate, or go online to www.realestate.utah.gov
Contact: 1-801-530-6747
New Rural Development Team Leader Announced
Jason Justesen has been declared the development team leader for central Utah by USDA Rural Development. Justesen will be responsible for rural programs offered by USDA Rural Development in Sanpete, Juab and Millard counties. If you have limited income and are looking for a direct or guaranteed mortgage financing at competitive interest rates, you may be eligible for single family housing programs that USDA provides.
Contact: Jason, Karl, or Jerolyn at 835-4111
Mount Pleasant Elementary Recycling Project
Mount Pleasant Elementary, located at 55 E. 100 South in Mount Pleasant, requests help from the community as they recycle plastic bags by bringing any bags you don’t have any use for.
Contact: 462-2077
Electronic Systems Operator Needed @ Gunnison Prison
The Central Utah Correctional Facility of Gunnison is looking for a qualified applicant to fill a programmable logic controller/electronic systems operator position. This position will primarily be responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance, of programmable logic controller based systems and electronic systems at the prison site. The incumbent in this position will provide training and technical support, evaluation of hardware and software to enhance and update the systems. This is a POST-certified position, applicants must therefore be POST-certified or have the ability to become certified within six months of the date of hiring. Please contact the Human Resource Office for more information.
Contact: 528-6156
Important Hotlines
Here are some hotlines for Utah families to use in times of crisis…
Utah Domestic Violence Link Line 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-888-421-1100
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-888-331-9474
Contact: 000-0000
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
If your household income is below $40,000 per year, you can qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is providing free income tax preparation services through the local community to low income households who have earned less than $40,000. Additionally, the program needs volunteers to give their time and skills to provide free tax preparation services to low income households. Volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns.
Contact: Kasie Christensen at 893-0738
Parents Should Be Cautious About Honey
The Salt Lake Valley Health Department is warning parents not to choose honey as an alternative cough suppressent for babies. The Health Department says raw honey can make children under 12 months sick with a form of botulism that is typically benign for older kids and adults.
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