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We A r e S a n p e t e . c o m Thursday, May 3, 2018 • Vol. 128, No. 18 • 75 cents
Miss Mt. Pleasant royalty crowned
MT. PLEASANT — The new Miss Mt. Pleasant royalty were crowned last Saturday, April 28. Ally Brotherson, daughter of Rich and Molly Brotherson, was crowned Queen. Callie Goble, daughter of Rick and Stacey Goble, was named first attendant. Gyllian Nelson, daughter of Kevin and Lacey Jorgensen and Travis Nelson, along with Alexis Wright, daughter of Carl and Paula Wright, were also named attendants. All four members of the new royalty received scholarships which can be used to further their education. The royalty will represent Mt. Pleasant City during all city events, including the annual Hub City Days June 29July 4. They will also participate in the many parades throughout Sanpete County this summer.
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2018 Miss Mt. Pleasant royalty are (left to right) Gyllian Nelson, attendant; Ally Brotherson, queen; Callie Goble, first attendant; and Alexis Wright, attendant. The new royalty will reign over Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days festivities and participate in other county activities.
Spring City Fire Department sponsors garage sale fundraiser SPRING CITY — In an effort to obtain funding that is beyond Spring City’s ability to provide, the Spring City Fire Department is sponsoring a garage sale to be held Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in the old city hall, 150 East Center. The fire department is requesting donations of items to sell during the garage sale. Those that need help moving the items to the sale, are requested to contact Don Chambers at (435) 469-0884. Volunteer firefighters will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs and baked goods will also be for sale. Those coming for the sale are encouraged to purchase a snack while shopping to support the fundraiser. Fire chief’s report Volunteers of the Spring City Fire Department have completed a course of training for certification as Fire-
fighter I and II, taught by Utah Fire and Rescue Academy and Utah Valley University. Also completed was certification training and recertification in wildland fire fighting. The volunteers will soon complete instruction for Hazmat Awareness and Operations. The group is composed of about 18 people, including four female firefighters who do participate in every aspect of the job. Since July 1, 2017, volunteers have invested about 4,000 hours of training and Spring City Fire Chief Clarke Christensen is happy to report that Spring City has a very professional and well-trained department of firemen and firewomen. Training continues to be a high priority. This fall it is expected that the department will support training which will add at least 10 new Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to
the ranks. The department currently has five EMTs. A Junior Firefighting Program for youth in the Spring City Fire District is underway. The program is geared toward youth with an interest in learning about firefighting and about EMTs before coming of age to join the department. Spring City Fire Department is still looking for additional fire volunteers, men and women. Those who volunteer will be trained. It can be hard work, but is very rewarding. Anyone interested in a strong, functioning fire department with lots of training potential for fire, EMS and service projects is encouraged to join. For more information, contact Spring City Fire Chief Clarke Christensen at (435) 262-6331 or email to: clarke@orem.org.
Fairview, Mt. Pleasant, and Spring City areas will be affected by a scheduled power outage Saturday, May 5, from 6 to 10 a.m., while Rocky Mountain Power crews install an inline switch on a 46KV transmission line that services the area.
Power outage set Sat., May 5 SALT LAKE CITY — Sanpete County residents will experience a morning power outage this Saturday. Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) crews will be performing work on a local transmission line in an effort to improve reliability. Fairview, Mt. Pleasant, and Spring City areas will be affected, with the outage running from 6 to 10 a.m., Saturday, May 5. RMP will be installing an in-line switch on a 46KV transmission line. Mt. Pleasant City Power Department is aware of the scheduled outage and is making preparations for it. Any Mt. Pleasant Power customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to call Mt. Pleasant City Hall at (435) 462-2456.
RMP apologizes for the inconvenience and every effort will be made to keep the duration to a minimum. Residents can find information about how best to prepare for a power outages on the company website. About RMP Rocky Mountain Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than a million customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. The company works to meet customers’ growing electricity needs while protecting and enhancing the environment. Rocky Mountain Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity providers in the United States. For more information online, visit rockymountainpower.net.
FSA makes changes to livestock indemnity program CANADIAN, TX — Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, beginning now have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity Program.
In the event of disease, this change by USDAs Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management. The committees may then use this certification to allow eligibility for producers on a case-by-case basis
Fine art exhibit at FV Museum set May 11 FAIRVIEW — Over 50 fine art oil paintings will be exhibited during an open house on Friday, May 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Admission to the exhibit is free. This annual art exhibit is hosted by Marie Lindahl and features the art of students participating in her painting classes. It is a come-as-youare affair, during which a wide variety of art portraying various subjects will be on display. Some of the paintings will be available for sale, tagged with artist and price information. Terms of sale may be negoti-
ated directly with the artist. The exhibit will take place on the main floor of the Horizon Building. Children who attend must be accompanied by an adult and carefully supervised. Celeste Curtis, Fairview, agreed to give a peek at her remarkable oil painting which will be part of the fine art exhibit by students from the classes taught by popular artist Marie Lindahl, Mt. Pleasant. Be sure to enjoy the free open house Friday, May 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. (Photo courtesy of Terry Madsen)
for LIP. “This change is part of USDAs broader effort to better serve America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters through flexible and effective programs,” said Northey, who is in Texas today visiting with ranchers impacted by drought and wildfire. “America’s farmers feed our nation and much of the world, and throughout history Please see FSA, Page A6
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Tractor Supply spotlights local goods, talents during Spring Market Day event Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 828 North Main Street, Ephraim.
Spring Market Day set May 12 at Tractor Supply EPHRAIM — Tractor Supply Company is showcasing the talents of local craft makers, artisans and growers during its Spring Market Day event Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 828 North Main Street, Ephraim. Community members are invited to celebrate spring by shopping local, homemade and homegrown goods from crafters and growers who will display their goods for sale in tented areas in front of the Tractor Supply store. “Market Day allows us to provide a space for local communities to come together to shop local, support neighbors, and highlight the incredible talent that’s right here in our own backyard,” said Jason Tomlin, manager of the Ephraim Tractor Supply. “You never know what you might find at this one-day event, or how it might inspire your family’s next crafting or growing adventure.”
For more details or information about participating in Tractor Supply’s Market Day, contact Ephraim Tractor Supply at (435) 283-3550. About TSC Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is in its 80th year of operation and, since being founded in 1938, has grown to become the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States. With 28,000 team members, 1,700 stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website, Tractor Supply is passionate about serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle. For more information, visit www. tractorsupply.com.
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