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‘Hidden Gems’ Family Adventure Guides launched

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Utah State University Extension recently launched the “Hidden Gems” Family Fun Out and About Adventure Guides, created to help strengthen family connections and support positive youth development while helping families have fun exploring the world around them. According to Naomi Brower, USU Extension professor and project lead, playing as a family is not just fun but it is also an investment in your child’s development and in strengthening family relationships. “Research has shown that children who spend time with

their families have fewer behavioral problems, fewer substance abuse and delinquency issues and better academic outcomes,” she said. “Families that spend time together also report feeling happier and more fulfilled.” Brower said the “Hidden Gems” team has worked to include activities in each guide that appeal to a variety of ages and work for different family dynamics, including grandparents and grandchildren. Topics for the Out and About Adventure Guides include Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt, Escape to Nowhere, Silver Lake, SLC, and Ogden Botanical

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LEFT: Ally Brotherson. RIGHT: Lydia Madsen.

Sanpete County sends two women to the Miss Utah competition BY KRISTYN BORE

Sanpete County will send two outstanding young ladies, Ally Brotherson, Miss Sanpete County 2019, and Lydia Madsen, Miss Sanpete County 2020, to compete at the Miss Utah Scholarship Competition from June 8 to 12 at the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo. Traditionally, the county only sends one young lady to represent Sanpete County, but due to COVID restrictions, last year’s competition was canceled. Brotherson and Madsen will join 35 other candidates from the state to compete for the job of Miss Utah.

The winner will be a recipient of over $10,000 in scholarships to the school of her choice and sponsorships from a variety of Utah businesses, and will also represent Utah at the 100th Anniversary Miss American Competition later this year. Ally Brotherson, of Mt. Pleasant, will compete as Miss Sanpete County. She is a graduate of Snow College, and will be attending the University of Utah this fall as a Biology major. When she won the title of Miss Sanpete almost two years ago, Ally immediately implemented her So-

cial Impact Initiative and started her preparations for Miss Utah. Although the competition date was put on hold, Ally continued her service to Sanpete County, through her Social Impact Initiative, “Give and Grow.” She has served as a member of the UServeUtah Youth Council under the direction of the Lt. Governor. She has written a monthly service-themed article for the Sanpete Messenger, and has conducted multiple service opportunities in local communities. With an extra year to prepare for the competition, Ally has spent hours at the piano, perfecting her

solo for the talent portion of the competition. “I am most excited for the Talent competition,” said Ally. I have been trained as a classical pianist by Donnell Blakham of Moroni, but I am pushing us both out of our comfort zones and will be playing a contemporary piece.” Ally is also looking forward to the Show Me Your Shoes Parade. The parade is the opening event that kicks off the week-long competition, where each candidate wears a unique pair of shoes that usually have some significance

Gardens. In addition are topics for road trips — Park Scavenger Hunt, Crazy Questions and Twisted Alphabet. “We would love to get these new guides into homes this summer,” she said. “Enjoying the fun activities together would be a great way to bring families closer after experiencing such a stressful year.” In addition to the Family Fun Out and About Adventure Guides are the Family Fun at Home Adventure Guides and Date Your Mate Adventure Guides. All are available for free download at hiddengems.usu.edu.

MANTI-LA SAL NATIONAL FOREST

Forest product permits on sale PRICE — Manti-La Sal National Forest is issuing permits for fuelwood and other forest products forest-wide beginning June 1 and continuing through Nov. 30, 2021. Fuelwood permits on the Ferron/Price and Sanpete districts are available at $5 per cord. Moab and Monticello fuelwood permits are available at $5 per cord for the standard permit or $10 per cord for Gambel oak. There is a four-cord minimum purchase, and a ten-cord maximum per household. Due to current U.S. Department of Agriculture COVID-19 restrictions, Manti-La Sal National Forest offices remain closed to the public. To request a forest product permit for the Manti-La Sal National Forest, please call the District you are planning to collect from and leave a voicemail with a name and good call back phone number. Employees will process requests and take payments for permits over the phone Mondays thru Wednesdays only, during regular business hours from 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm. To maintain COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, all permits will be mailed. Upon requesting a permit, please allow the Forest 7-10 business days to mail the permit. All rules associated with the permit will be the same as previous years when purchasing a fuelwood permit. A valid permit is required prior to an individual collecting and removing any forest product, including fuelwood, from National Forest System lands.

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