Story Archive for 04/29/2010
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Prep Sports Roundup: 4/29
Published on April 29, 2010 at 10:29PM
EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)-Everardo Lemus posted five goals to lead the Bear River Bears to a 6-1 win over the Manti Templars Thursday in 3A soccer playoff action.
DELTA, Utah (AP)-Jace Abbott posted two goals as the Delta Rabbits doubled up the Morgan Trojans, 2-1 in 3A soccer playoff action Thursday.
OGDEN, Utah (AP)-Bryan Garay and Jose Perez each posted two goals while Tyler Walters earned the shutout as the Ben Lomond Scots blanked the North Sanpete Hawks, 6-0 Thursday in 3A soccer playoff action.
FILLMORE, Utah (AP)-Brooke Rhodes posted three doubled to lead the Millard Lady Eagles to a 16-8 rout of the Beaver Lady Beavers in Region 13 softball action Thursday.
Ephraim City Manager to Step Down in August
Published on April 29, 2010 at 02:25PM
(EPHRAIM)-Ephraim city manager, Richard Anderson, will step down from his position at the end of August. Anderson, who has served in this capacity since January 2003, said he plans to retire so he can build a new home, expressing his affinity for carpentry. Anderson says other plans include finding out what the best use is for his farmland.
Miss Gunnison Pageant Takes Place Friday
Published on April 29, 2010 at 02:21PM
Updated on April 30, 2010 at 02:45PM
(GUNNISON)-Nine young women will vie for the title of Miss Gunnison Valley this Friday evening, April 30. The pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Gunnison High School auditorium with Breeauna Davis, Morgan Cejudo, Calli Mickelson-Miller, Emily Wegener, Lyberty Peterson, Kayla Bartholomew, Megan Cejudo, Breanna Young and Breanna Fredrickson each participating. The current Miss Gunnison and reigning Miss Sanpete, Hannah Christenson and Centerfield resident, Travis Leatherwood, will emcee the pageant.
Miss Lamb Day Pageant Slated For Friday
Published on April 29, 2010 at 02:16PM
Updated on April 30, 2010 at 02:03PM
(FOUNTAIN GREEN)-The Miss Lamb Day Pageant, which is slated for this Friday evening, April 30, features six young women vying for the crown in Fountain Green. The contestants are Callianne Hanson, Laurel Bailey, Tiffiny Taylor, Toni Christensen, Chelsey Peckham and Vittoria Hiltbrunn, while current Miss Lamb Day, Cheyene Nebeker and Fountain Green Mayor, Scott Collard, will emcee at the event. The pageant will commence at 7:00 p.m. at the Fountain Green Elementary School’s gymnasium.
Arch Coal Teacher Awards Ceremony
Published on April 29, 2010 at 02:05PM
(Manti) The Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards Ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the Manti Elementary School. Five teachers were honored for their dedication to education and student development. Those who received the awards were Karen Bedont of Lighthouse Life and Learning Center in Price, Kiersten R. Hatch from Gunnison Elementary, Daniel G. Rasmussen from Manti Elementary, Vicki L. Rasmussen from Cleveland Elementary, and Terri Lyn Williams of Salina Elementary. Each recipient receives a trophy, a classroom plaque, and a thirty-five hundred dollar personal cash award. This is the forth year that the Arch Coal Foundation has recognized outstanding teachers from the Carbon, Emery, Sanpete, and Sevier County areas. These areas are home to a number of mines owned by Canyon Fuel Company a subsidiary of Arch Coal Inc. Arch Coal Senior Vice President Paul Lang was on hand for the ceremony as well as State School Board member Dixie Allen and Utah Education Association Executive Director Mark Mickelson. Partners for the program include radio stations KMTI, KLGL, KMGR, KSVC, KCYQ and others.
Utah Gubernatorial Hopeful To Announce #2 Pick
Published on April 29, 2010 at 02:01PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Peter Corroon, will make his running mate selection over the weekend before kicking off a statewide tour with his pick for Utah’s #2 job. Thursday, Corroon’s campaign manager, Donald Dunn, said a news conference announcing Corroon’s selection is planned for Monday and will be followed by stops in St. George and Logan. Corroon is hoping to unseat GOP Governor, Gary Herbert, in a special election slated for November. Democrats believe Corroon is their best chance to take over the governor’s mansion since Scott Matheson left office in 1985, although recent polls indicate Herbert currently maintains a slight advantage. Corroon’s campaign has solicited potential candidates from both parties and the public.
Sanpete OHV Promotion
Published on April 29, 2010 at 10:24AM
(Manti) Sanpete County Economic Development Officials are reaching out to OHV enthusiasts across Utah and neighboring states in an effort to bring more riders to the Arapeen Trail System. The Arapeen Trail Brochure has been updated to include GPS points to more than 50 lakes. Over thirteen thousand brochures are being mailed to ATV owners throughout the state and particularly to those on the Wasatch Front. Brochures have also been sent to ATV dealerships in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. Maps can also be requested online at Sanpete.com and Utah.com. Officials are hoping the campaign will bring a positive economic impact for the area.
Birdseye rancher develops "glamping" concept
Published on April 29, 2010 at 08:18AM
(BIRDSEYE) – A South-Central Utah ranch owner is trying a new approach to get people to go camping who don’t like to camp. Fritz Black, owner of the Danglin’ B Ranch in Birdseye, is calling it “glamping”, glamorous camping, designed for city folks who enjoy mountainside yoga classes, camp theatre with large screens and surround sound and massages. Black says the ranch comes complete with gourmet meals, horseback riding and a full bathroom and shower. He says a lot of avid outdoorsmen say, “that ain’t campin’”. Black says packages start at about $100 a night for two people.