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Fire destroys Spring City home SPRING CITY — Early Saturday morning, Oct. 21, about 8:45 a.m., Spring City Fire Crew received notification of a fire in the 1300 block of North Spring City. The home of Don Walker, Walker Custom Boots, was on fire. Both Station 5, Mt. Pleasant; and Station 15, Spring City; responded to provide fire suppression. When the first unit arrived the south end of the home was fully engulfed. Fortunately no one was in the home as Walker was in the boot shop next door. There was one injury reported. A person who stopped by tried to help by using a garden hose on the interior of the home. The person was treated and released for smoke inhalation at the scene by EMTs from North Sanpete Ambulance. Spring City Fire Chief Clarke Christensen estimates that 15 volunteer firemen were on scene. The home is a total loss with possible damage estimated at $150,000. The cause of the fire has been determined as inappropriate disposal of ashes from a wood burning stove. Chief Christensen reminds all
(Photo courtesy of Clarke Christensen) The home of Don Walker, Walker Custom Boots, burned Oct. 21, at about 8:45 a.m. The house has been considered a total loss. Volunteer fire crews came from Mt. Pleasant and Spring City along with North Sanpete Ambulance EMTs. residents using wood or coal burning stoves to dispose of the ashes safely. Recommendations include making sure the ashes are placed in a non-flammable container, away from flammable materials.
A metal ash bucket with tight fitting lid will help to smother hot coals in the ashes. Do not dump ashes into a garbage dumpster as the coals, which will burn for a long time, can cause other items in the garbage receptacle
to ignite. With the coming winter season Chief Christensen also reminds homeowners to avoid the overuse of electric cords and lights, which can also be catastrophic.
choirs to present ‘Bards and poets, songs with poetic flair’ EPHRAIM — Snow College Choirs will perform a concert titled, “Bards and poets – songs with poetic flair”, at 7:30 p.m., tonight, Oct. 26, in the Jorgensen Concert Hall on the Snow College Campus. The concert is open to the public (children 8 and over). Tickets are available at the door. The concert will feature riveting compositions by Don McLean, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Z. Randall Stroope, Paul Simon, and more. Attendees will enjoy a program full of emotionally stirring music, intended to remind audiences of music’s ability to bring people together. Please see CHOIRS, Page A8
MP aquatic center seeks help MT. PLEASANT — As the new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center nears completion Pool Manager Britanny Adams is seeking paid help, volunteers and sponsors. At the same time announcement is being made regarding programs which will be offered by the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center, just east of the Splash Pad on Main Street. Paid help Mt. Pleasant City is currently seeking life guards, swim instructors, cashier and office staff, and coaches for diving, girls synchronized swim, water polo, scuba and water aerobics. Volunteers Volunteers are encouraged to consider helping with various tasks. They must take the free classes in Life Saving and/or Swim Instructor which will be offered in late November or early December. Volunteers will be part of the Serve and Learn program and will help with classes and have pool privileges. Suggested groups of persons who may want to consider applying in-
clude senior high and college students, parents, teachers and retirees. Those who apply may be able to help make the brand new pool program great. To apply To be considered for a paid position or to volunteer, submit a letter of qualifications to Pool Manager Britanny Adams, Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main, or call (435) 4622456, ext. 102. Programs Upon completion and opening of the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center some of the first water activities will include: nn Recreation – open swimming. nn Lap swimming, with special lanes for senior citizens, etc. nn Swim team practice for both North Sanpete High and Wasatch Academy and Aquatic Center teams. nn Children’s swim lessons. nn Classes for how to teach swimming, as there may be a need for help including volunteer assistants. nn Lifesaving classes
nn Girls Synchronized Swim Club practice and meetings. nn Beginning and introductory board diving lessons. nn Water aerobics, for those who would like to get in shape. nn Special party nights, birthday, family fun and organizations. Be sure to ask about the Fit for Life Club, which is a health and physical fitness and anti-aging club which will hold group meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, at 9 a.m., right after the 8 a.m. Water Aerobics class. The Fit for Life Club covers a long list of areas which can help participants live a healthier and longer life. Sponsors The aquatic center is providing the opportunity to help sponsor the brand new world class swim center. Sponsors can help provide a top-quality aquatic program and help the center reach the goal of being self-financed. Sponsors are encouraged to donate any amount, with suggested
(Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) Another view of Mt. Pleasant City Aquatic Center pool scheduled to be completed in late November or early December. In this view the large doors can be seen on the North end, which can be opened during warm summer weather. In the far right corner will be the shallow wading section for toddlers. amounts in the Rainbow, Copper, Silver and Gold categories. Sponsors can be anonymous or can receive an advertising benefit with their name displayed on an inside pool wall (with size and wording approval of the city council).
All sponsors will receive a certificate to frame and display. The opportunity is there to help support the new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center. All area residents and businesses are encouraged to become involved as sponsors.
Lady Hawks secure first place in region, advance to state finals BRAD BENTLEY
Pyramid Sports
MONROE — For the fifth time in as many years, the Lady Hawks of North Sanpete secured the top spot in their region in volleyball, bringing another trophy to place in the display cases at the high school. In the final match of the season, North Sanpete traveled to South Sevier and defeated the Lady Rams 3-0 to tie for the Region 15 title with the Richfield Wildcats. After losing two matches in the first goaround of region play, and nearly losing a third, the Lady Hawks found some answers in their porous defense and shoddy passing and began playing the type of volleyball that has come to be expected of Coach Rickie Stewart’s teams. North Sanpete sailed through the second half of the regular season and worked its way back
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into a tie with the Wildcats and assured itself of a top ranking with the South Sevier victory. While the two teams tied for first, the Lady Hawks won the coin toss, but chose to go in as the second seed. This decision put the second-ranked Lady Hawks in the opposite bracket from the top-ranked Morgan Trojans, setting up a potential one-two matchup in the state finals. Although the victory over the South Sevier Rams came in three sets, it was by no means an easy one. The first two sets were very close. The first went to the Lady Hawks and the second was 29-27. South Sevier had several opportunities to take the second set, but North Sanpete battled to get the victory. In the third set, it seemed that while the Lady Hawks found their stride, the Rams lost all motivation. With a trophy in its grasp, North Sanpete soared to a 25-14 match final. The Lady Hawks traveled home that night and did a trophy presentation in the North Sanpete gymnasium. The team celebrated and took pictures, but knew that its season wasn’t over. The sights are set on a run at the state championship, and that challenge began on Wednesday
Lady Hawks defeated the Lady Rams from South Sevier to advance to the state playoffs today at Utah Valley University. and continues on Thursday on the campus of Utah Valley University at the UCCU sports complex. On Wednesday, the Lady Hawks were scheduled to face off against the number six team from Region 14, the Providence Hall Patriots, from Herriman, in Salt Lake County.
With a win there, North Sanpete will likely face off against region foe, San Juan. The Lady Hawks lost to the Broncos in Blanding and then fended off the pesky team in Mt. Pleasant a couple weeks ago. The final two rounds take place today, Thursday, Oct. 26 (no results available at press time).