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NS Hawk Wrestling Team celebrates first state champion since 2008 MARCY CURTIS
OREM—North Sanpete (NS) Hawk senior wrestler Jaden Kaibetony, in the 182 pound category, has reached the top of the podium during the 3A State Wrestling Tournament after two tough days of matches, Feb. 14-15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. Kaibetony has only worked as a wrestler for the past three years. He knew that it was going to take more to reach his goal to be a state champion and he was willing to put in the time to make it happen. He attended wrestling camps all summer and also attended Cowan Wrestling Academy after football practice to perfect his wrestling skills. Going into the tournament, Kaibetony was seated first from his division in the 3A tournament bracket. Because he was the top wrestler in his weight class he earned a bye the first round on Friday, Feb. 14. His first match of the tournament was against Grantsville Cowboys wrestler Cruz Baldovinez. Kaibetony worked hard in this match and defeated Baldovinez by decision 9
Charles W. Kraut
Presidential candidate Charles Kraut to speak Feb. 21 Jaden Kaibetony, North Sanpete Hawk senior wrestler, is the new 3A State Wrestling Champion in the 182 pound category and shares in the excitement with the crowd and his teammates at the state tourney Feb. 15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
North Sanpete (NS) senior Hawk wrestler Jaden Kaibetony (on top) pinned his opponent, South Sevier Rams wrestler Taylor Hunt, to take the 3A State Championship in the 182 pound category, Feb. 15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. In the background, NS Assistant Coach Hootchy Brewer rises with excitement while NS Head Coach Bryan Strain shares in the excitement on the right. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
to 2. The semi-final match on Saturday morning, Feb. 15, was going to be a tough one against Juab Wasps Rylan Watts. As the returning state cham-
pion, Watts had defeated Kaibetony and worked what moves he knew earlier in the season. best and then secured the semifinal Kaibetony knew what it was going win by pinning Watts in the second to take to beat Watts and he never let up. He stayed calm, focused Please see CHAMPION, Page A6
NORTH SANPETE JUNIOR PROM SET MARCH 6-7
The reimagined Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors will be told as a musical appearing at Snow College Thursday – Friday, Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Kim Christison Theatre, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim.
Colorful Biblical story of Joseph comes to Snow College North Sanpete High School Class of 2021 Junior Prom is set Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, doors open and pictures start at 7 p.m., promenade at 8 p.m., 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. Tickets available at the front office or at the door. Sunday dress is preferred, children under age five are discouraged from attending.
Big band jazz concert set Feb. 25 EPHRAIM— Snow College Big Band presents a concert of original compositions and arrangements by guest composer Kyle Athayde on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/ academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. Kyle Athayde’s pieces have been commissioned by universities, schools and performing groups around the country, as well as by the Canadian Brass, New York Trumpet Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music Trumpet Ensemble and the San Francisco Conservatory Brass Choir. Athayde arranged the music for the halftime show for the University of California at Berkeley Marching Band in their final performance of the 2013 season. He has also written for the New York Sinfonietta and many other per-
EPHRAIM — One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be performed on stage Thursday – Friday, Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Kim Christison Theatre, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. For tickets, visit www.snow.edu/ academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. With original lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this magical musical is directed by Brad Olsen and is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character, Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into
slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
Guest composer Kyle Athayde and the Snow College Big Band present a concert of original compositions and arrangements Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. forming and educational groups. He is an active educator across the country, and is the director of curriculum at the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop in California. His big band, “The Kyle Athayde Dance Party” is acclaimed for its versatility in the wide scope of styles it performs.
MANTI—Charles W. Kraut, candidate for president of the United States and author of “The Patriot’s Guide to taking America Back” and “Will You help Save Your Country?” will be speaking Friday, Feb. 21, from 7-8 p.m., at Manti City Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main. The public is encouraged to attend. Kraut will be addressing the theme of restoring freedom in America. He says it’s time for Americans to work together to restore our freedoms and to believe in ourselves again. Kraut says he entered the race for president for two primary reasons: First, he believes that all American citizens should have the right to vote their conscience rather than selecting “the lesser of two evils.” Second, he believes that someone in this race ought to uphold his or her oath of office as detailed in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” He reminds everyone in the words of Thomas Jefferson that, “The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the constitution.” For more information, visit www. cwk2020.com.
Taylor Palmer
Send-off celebration for Taylor Palmer, MSCOT, set Feb. 21 FOUNTAIN GREEN — Taylor Palmer, Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen (MSCOT), is ready to represent Sanpete County at the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen Competition. A traditional “sendoff” celebration, planned in Palmer’s honor, will be held Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Fountain Green Dance Hall, 60 South State, Fountain Green. The Miss Sanpete County Board invites the community to attend Please see SEND-OFF, Page A6
Local comedian Brett Blackham has teamed up with Snow College’s Alternative Rock and Pop music group, Union Highway, and L.T.I., Snow’s improvisational group, for one Triple Threat night of music and comedy at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgenson Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472.
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