Welcome to Community Events & the Bulletin Board
Homerun Derby
A Home-Run Derby fundraiser for the Lillywhite Orphanage in East Africa will be held at the Gunnison ball fields on the 4th of July at 2 PM. There will be four divisions
Youth Softball-ages 12-16
Womens Softball
Adult Softball
Baseball
A $10 dollar entrance fee will get you 10 outs. Sign ups will be held at the Gunnison City Park on July 3rd and 4th during the 4th of July activities.
Contact: 000-0000
4th of July in Moroni
Here is a list of 4th of July events for Moroni.
-Saturday June 28, a co-ed softball tournament at the Moroni City Recreational Park.
-Thursday July 3, Moroni’s famous barbecue turkey dinner at the Moroni City Recreational Park, located at 150 S. 200 West in Moroni, sponsored by Norbest and the Moroni Feed Company. from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
-Friday July 4,
7:00 a.m., a flag ceremony at the North Sanpete Middle School, located at 655 E. 100 South in Moroni.
7:15 a.m, a fun run west of Moroni. Please sign up at the Moroni City tennis courts.
7:00-9:00 a.m., breakfast at the Moroni City Recreational Park. Please bring your own dishes.
9:45 a.m., the airplane ping pong ball drop along the parade route, (Main Street). Hundreds of prizes are available.
10:00 a.m., the mammoth parade. It will begin on 300 West and Main.
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., a carnival, located at the ball park across from the rec center on North Center Street. Games and prizes are available, including a 25-foot waterslide and other fun activities. Famous Norbest turkey sandwiches are also available.
11:30 a.m., relay races
12:00 p.m., a basketball shootout at the rec center, across the street from the carnival.
12:30 p.m., a greased pig contest
1:00 p.m., an ice cold watermelon bust sponsored by State Farm Insurance
7:30 p.m., a pre-fireworks variety show featuring Junction 89
10:00 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show presented by Fire Chief Paul Anderson and the Moroni City Fire Department.
All proceeds from these events will go toward purchasing new playground equipment for Moroni’s city parks.
Contact: Greg Morley, Tyler Bailey, Brent Dyches, and Todd or Jessica Pay, at 436-8361, 436-8455, 436-8622 or 436-9364
4th of July in Manti
Here is a list of events for the 4th of July celebration in Manti.
-Saturday June 28,
7:00 p.m., the Miss 4th of July pageant at the Eva Beal Auditorium in the old Manti City building. contact: Angie and Peggy Layton 835-7268
-Thursday July 3,
5:00 p.m., a volleyball tournament at the city park.contact Holli Christensen @ 835-3511
7:00 p.m., Independence day parade. Entries should line up on 300 South and Main (near the stake center).
Dusk, a free movie in the park. Please bring chairs and blankets. Refreshments are available.
9pm-11:30pm – Dance MHS tennis courts sponsored by MHS students.
-Friday July 4,
7:00 a.m., a 5K run/walk. contact Kelly Howe 835-9388
6:30-8:00 a.m., ring out for freedom, at the American Legion hall. Please help ring the bell. All are invited.
7:00-10:00 a.m., an American Legion breakfast at the east pavilion at the city park.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Various events at the park, including a flag raising, patriotic speakers, the Miss 4th of July royalty, a little Mr. and Miss Fashion show, games including a greased pole, a tug of war, a dunking booth, arm wrestling and booths. Additionally, there is a free watermelon bust and fun all day.
1:00 p.m., a horseshoe tournament. contact: Brandy Cox 835-2726
3:00 p.m., a home run derby at the Manti High baseball field.Contact Mark Olsen 835-6111
4:00 p.m., a tennis tournament at the Manti High tennis courts. Contact Chris Jorgensen 835-1121
8:30 p.m., entertainment at the Manti High football field.Contact Cynthia Olsen 835-6111, Charlotte Wayne 835-2470, or Christina Marsing 835-4910
at dusk, there will be fireworks.
Contact: Kaye Crane, at 835-7802,
4th of July in Gunnison
Here is a list of events for the 4th of July celebration in Gunnison. Please note that unless specified otherwise, all activities will take place at the park, located at 300 North and Main in Gunnison.
-Sunday June 29, a patriotic fireside at 7:00 p.m at the Gunnison Stake Center, located at 80 W. Center in Gunnison.
-Thursday July 3,
5:30 p.m., a barbecue beef dinner. The cost is $6 per person, or $25 for immediate family.
7:00 p.m., an auction by the sesquicentennial committee.
8:00 p.m., A DSA presentation and program by the JayCees (a service club located in the Gunnison area).
Dusk (9:45 p.m.), fireworks
A youth dance will follow the fireworks display.
-Friday July 4,
6:00-9:00 a.m., an American Legion breakfast
8:00 a.m. a flag ceremony
9:00 a.m., a parade on Main Street
After the parade, there will be numerous activities at the park, including carnival games, concessions, a volleyball tournament, a book sale, a quilt show and many other activities.
Contact: Kelly or Kathy Frandsen at 528-7315
Treats From the Manti Literacy Club
The Manti Ladies’ Literacy Club will be providing their renowned home baked goods at their food booth during the community’s 4th of July celebration at the park. Items include bread, rolls, cookies, brownies, candy, Rice Krispie treats, and many other favorites.
Contact: Barbara Oliver at 835-3995
Tuff Truck Race in Moroni
Moroni City’s annual Tuff Truck Race will take place on Saturday July 5 at 6:00 p.m. just west of Moroni. The gates open at 3:00 p.m. Reserved seats are $8, general admission is $7, while northside parking costs $10 per truck plus the purchase of a general admission ticket per person. Please note that tickets and parking will only be sold on the day of the race.
Contact: 000-0000
Mount Pleasant DANCE ON MAIN, Saturday, July 5th
“DANCE ON MAIN”
The Mount Pleasant Hub City celebration is excited to offer a free dance for all ages on Saturday July 5 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. The Illusion Academy has partnered with the Mount Pleasant Main Street Committee to sponsor this dance which will take place on Main Street (the road heading toward Moroni). Admission is $4 per person. Additionally, drinks and candy bars will be sold on the premises.
Contact: Cindy Glad at 469-1474
Mount Pleasant Hub City Days
Here is a list of events for Mount Pleasant Hub City Days which will run from Thursday July 3-Saturday July 5.
-Thursday July 3,
The Blackhawk Mountain Man Rendezvous will go all day at the Mount Pleasant City Park
5:00-11:00 p.m., the hometown carnival with carnival rides and games.
7:00 p.m., the Freedom Rally at North Sanpete High School. The guest speaker will be sergeant Richard Rigby and entertainment will be provided by the Sanpete Singers, while former Miss Utah Jacque Martineau will sing "America the Beautiful."
7:00 p.m., the rodeo pre-show entertainment featuring world championship Mutton Bustin’. Children aged 7 and under can participate. Pre sign-up is required, and there can only be 25 contestants. Please call Debbie or Pam for more information.
-Friday July 4,
7:00 a.m., a fun walk/run. Meet at the Horsehoe Mountain restaurant parking lot, located at 850 S. U.S. Highway 89.
7:00 a.m., a foundation breakfast sponsored by IHC at the city park.
11:00 a.m., the childrens’ parade. Please meet near 700 South and State Street. Helmets are required for all kids riding an ATV.
11:30 a.m., the mammoth parade. Again, please meet near 700 South and State Street. If possible, please rgister before the parade if you want to be in it. Call early for the best placement in the parade.
12:30-4:00 p.m., games, foods and crafts, and a carnival at the city park.
7:00 p.m., a Pre-rodeo entertainment again featuring Mutton Bustin’.
8:00 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Rodeo. The winner will receive $1600 and trophy buckles.
10:30 p.m., a fireworks display presented by the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.
Additionally, the Blackhawk Mountain Man Rendezvous will go all day at the city park on the 4th.
-Saturday July 5
8:00 a.m., a golf tournament two-man scramble at the Skyline Mountain Resort, located up Fairview Canyon.
8:00 a.m., co-ed softball tournament at North Sanpete High School’s softball field.
11:00 a.m., the home town carnival at the city park.
4:00-7:00 p.m., live music by the Marty Sutton Band at the city park.
8:30-11pm – ..Free dance on Main street for all ages
Contact: Debbie, Pam, Mike Hafen, Rinda Thompson, Dave Gonzales or Stephanie Blain at 462-3818, 462-2526, 462-3070, 462-0152, 462-3034, 462-3267 or 469-1549
Butch Cassidy Festival
The sixth annual Butch Cassidy Festival will take place Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5 in Beaver. Events include a pie-eating contest, a mountain man camp, live bands, a Beaver balls (meatballs) cookoff, a hog-calling contest, local entertainment and much more. For more information, please visit the Beaver Valley Chamber of Commerce online at www.beaverutchamber.com.
Contact: 438-5081 or 1-888-848-5081
Butch Cassidy Festival @ Beaver
Here is a list of events for the Butch Cassidy Festival at the Beaver City Park, located at 20 S. Main in Beaver, for Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5.
-July 4
12:00 p.m., magician Ernie the Amusionist will be in attendance
12:30 p.m., VIP strings
1:30 p.m., kids games at the mountain man camp
2:00 p.m., a pie-eating contest for adults
2:30 p.m., a pie-eating contest for kids
3:00 p.m., another performance by magician Ernie the Amusionist
5:00 p.m., the Holcomb Brothers Band in concert
9:00 p.m., a movie under the stars
Saturday July 5
8:00 a.m., registration for the Pioneer car show
11:00 a.m., a tractor pull parade
11:30 a.m., the pioneer car show
12:00 p.m., cowboy poet Kenny Hall
1:00 p.m., another performance by Ernie the Amusionist
1:00 p.m., a tractor pull this will take place across the street from Ernie’s Truck Plaza, located at 1035 N. Main in Beaver (travelers coming from the north can find it easily when getting off the first Beaver exit, the one with Wendy’s, McDonald’s, etc. on it)
1:30 p.m., a pie-eating contest for adults
2:00 p.m., a pie-eating contest for kids
2:30 p.m., cowboy poet Kenny Hall
3:30 p.m. another performance by Ernie the Amusionist
4:00 p.m., the Sweet Dreams singers
4:00 p.m., the presentation of car show awards
5:00 p.m., a concert featuring the King’s Legends in Country Music
7:00 p.m., Muddy Boots
Amid all these events, the Mountain Man Camp activities will be continuous. Please note that each pie-eating contest is limited to the first 10 entrants in each classification. Sign-ups will take place at the information booth throughout the festivities. Additionally, the Beaver Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to make any necessary scheduled changes to any events.
Contact: Ursula Carstensen at 438-2975
Salina Independence Day Rodeo
July 4th (Friday)
-Rodeo 7:45pm
-Fireworks after the Rodeo
July 5th (Saturday)
-Breakfast at NSMS 7am to 9am
-Games & Races at NSMS 9am to Noon
-Free Swimming at pool 1pm
-Lion’s Parade 5pm
-Rodeo 7:45pm
-Dance after the Rodeo
Contact: 000-0000
Wayne County Dance @ Torrey
A Wayne County EMS dance will take place on Saturday July 5 during Torrey’s Apple Days celebration at the Big Apple on Main Street in Torrey from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Admission is $8 per person, and $15 per couple, and entertainment features the band Crossroads who will play a wide variety of hits. Soda will be sold on the premises, but no outside containers are allowed.
Contact: Tal Ehlers at 836-2221
Fairview Bookmobile Reading Program
The Fairview Bookmobile Library will feature an hour-long reading program this summer called "Catch the Reading Bug." It is currently running and will continue Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. through July 9.
Contact: 000-0000
4-H Forestry Adventure
The 4-H of Sanpete County will be conducting an outdoor workshop at the Great Basin Environmental Education Center up Ephraim Canyon on Saturday July 12 from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The workshop is available for anyone who wants to come, especially kids from kindergarten-12th grade. The cost is free for 4-H members, and $2 for non members. For more information, please go to www.http://utah4h.org/htm/general-forms or e-mail 4hsanpete@gmail.com
Contact: Valerie Beal at 283-7599 or valerie.beal@usu.edu
Micheal Ostlund's Basketball Camp
Snow mens’ basketball coach Mike Ostlund will conduct the annual Badger Hoop Camp and individual camp from Monday July 14-Thursday July 17 at the Snow College campus in Ephraim. The cost is $195 for campers and $155 for commuters. The camp is open to kids aged 8-16 and all participants will receive a free T-shirt. For more information on registration, please e-mail registrationinfo@www.snowbadgers.com.
Contact: Michael Ostlund at 283-7033
Nature High Summer Camp
The Nature High Summer Camp, a weeklong educational camping experience is offered to teenagers interested in learning more about natural resources and the environment. The event will take place at the Great Basin Environmental Education Center, located in the Manti-LaSal National Forest up Ephraim Canyon from Monday July 14-Saturday July 19. Registration is $50 and includes meals, lodging, and supplies. The deadline for application is Friday May 23. For more information, or an application please visit the Nature High Web site at www.naturehighcamp.com or contact rangeland management specialist Cindy Ledbetter of the Salt Lake Field office of the BLM.
Contact: Cindy Ledbetter at 1-801-977-4377 or cindyledbetter@blm.gov
Lamb Days Car Show
As part of the Lamb Days celebration in Fountain Green there will be a car show at the Fountain Green City Hall on Saturday July 19 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best entrants in five different categories, including antique, custom, classic, exotics and bikes. Registration before Tuesday July 15 is $10, while registration at the show will be $20. Carshow entrants will receive a poster and T-shirt.
Here is a list of other events at Fountain Green’s Lamb Days Celebration, which will take place from Saturday July 12-Saturday July 19.
Saturday July 12,
a community play at the theatre, located at 74 S. State in Fountain Green, at 7:00 p.m.
Monday July 14
a community play at the theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 15-Thursday July 17
a co-ed softball tournament at the city park. Concessions will be sold.
-Friday July 18
2:00 p.m., a youth lamb show and judging at the big bowery at the park.
5:00-8:00 p.m., a mutton and sourdough dinner at the park.
7:00 p.m., a sheep shearing demonstration at the park.
8:00 p.m., a youth talent show at the theatre
8:00 p.m., lamb pit preparation
Softball games will also run all day at the Fountain Green Elementary School ballfield as well as the park.
Saturday July 19
a fun run that starts at the park at 6:30 a.m.
7:00-9:00 a.m., a chuckwagon breakfast at the park
7:30 a.m., a flag ceremony at the park
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., a craft fair at the park.
10:00 a.m., a parade on Main Street
12:00 p.m., a program at the big bowery at the city park
12:00 p.m., activities at the park, such as raffles and games
1:30 p.m., lamb sandwiches
2:00 p.m., a sheep shearing demonstration at the park
3:00 p.m., a lamb sale at the park
4:00 p.m., mutton bustin’ at the park
5:00 p.m., a sawdust dive with prize drawings at the park
Again, there will be softball games all day at the elementary school ballfield and the city park.
7:00 p.m., a kids movie (ages 13 and under) at the theatre.
9:00 p.m.-midnight, a youth dance at the big bowery for ages 14 and up.
Contact: Riley Player (the contact for the car show only) at 445-3948
July Events @ the Gunnison Senior Citizens Center
Here is a list of events for the month of July at the Gunnison Valley Senior Citizens Center, located at 38 W. Center in Gunnison.
-Wednesday July 9, a shopping trip to Richfield. The bus will leave the center at 1:00 p.m. Please call the center by Tuesday July 3 to secure a spot on the bust. If seniors need to be picked up at their homes, they should let the center know in advance.
-Saturday July 12, a trip to the Hale Theater in West Valley City. The bus will leave the senior center at 10:00 a.m. and return around 8:30 p.m. Seniors should call Glena Brady in order to procure a spot.
-Wednesday July 16, blood pressure and blood sugar screening from 11:00-11:45 a.m. at the center.
-Monday July 21, the monthly potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Fayette City park. This will be followed by a program. Please bring your own dishes and call 528-5514 or 528-7777 if you need a ride.
-Wednesday July 23, a shopping trip to Richfield. The bus will leave the center at about 1:00 p.m., so please call by Friday July 18 in order to get a spot on the bus. Seniors should call the center in advance if they would like to be picked up at their homes.
-Wednesday July 23, a monthly hearing check at the center from 10:00-11:45 a.m. at the center.
Contact: Glena Brady at 528-5514 or 528-7777
24th of July in Redmond
Here is a list of Pioneer Day events in Redmond, whil will take place on Wednesday July 23 and Thursday July 24.
-Wednesday July 23,
6:00-8:00 p.m., a town barbecue at the park sponsored by the Redmond American Legion. The steak dinner costs $10, while the hamburger dinner is $6. There will also be a program during the barbecue.
Dusk, fireworks
a youth dance which will take place after the fireworks display and go until 11:30 p.m.
-Thursday July 24
10:00 a.m., a parade down Main Street
10:30 a.m., concessions and games at the park
11:00-2:00 p.m., an art show inside the new town hall
4:00 p.m., a road rally which will start at the old town hall.
Contact: 000-0000
24th of July in Mayfield
Here is a list of events for the 24th of July celebration in Mayfield for Thursday July 24
10:00 a.m., a parade
11:00 a.m., entertainment, food and booths at the city park as well as a giant slide.
1:00 p.m., an auction, along with games and a greased pig chase
2:00 p.m., the wild duck river race. Tickets are currently being sold at Gunnison Market, located at 520 S. Main in Gunnison, and at the Mayfield Mercantile, located at 10 W. 100 North in Mayfield.
The events are sponsored by the Mayfield Lions Club, and all proceeds will go toward a new ampitheatre and restrooms at the city park.
Contact: 528-5061
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
July Events at the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center
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
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
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
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
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.
Contact: 000-0000