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Miss Sanpete County Ally Brotherson and Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen Taylor Palmer have completed their year of service. They will now pass on their titles and responsibilities to two young ladies at the upcoming Miss Sanpete County/Miss Sanpete Teen Competition to be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Snow College Eccles Performing Arts Center in Ephraim. Ally Brotherson has served Sanpete County with dedication and energy, focusing on her Social Impact Initiative L.I.V.E. (Learn the needs, Become involved, Volunteer, Enthusiastically). She traveled throughout the county to participate in community events and parades, and participated in fundraisers and other events to support the Children’s Miracle Network and Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that collects unwanted shoes for distribution to others in need. One of the primary responsibilities of Miss Sanpete County and Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen is the implementation and execution of her Social Impact Initiative. In this endeavor, she selects a social issue that she can be an advocate for. She develops a plan and puts it into action throughout the year. In addition, she is a role model for young women, and she encourages girls and young women to develop their leadership skills and get involved in their communities. Through her year of service,
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Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen Taylor Palmer
Miss Sanpete County Ally Brotherson
Brotherson has worked diligently to promote her Social Impact Initiative. “I hope I have shown Sanpete County that there is a significant need for volunteers in our community. Most of our events are run by volunteers,” she said. To promote volunteerism in the Sanpete community, Brotherson looked for opportunities to serve and get involved. She and her attendants visited many of the communities in the county where they were able to serve at various events. Brotherson’s goal was to find ways to serve and demonstrate that it’s
easy to get involved. A highlight of Brotherson’s year of service was the opportunity to serve on the UServe Utah Youth Council. Under the direction of Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, the council’s objective is to combat the lack of youth volunteers by finding creative ways to help youth get involved. “My Social Impact Initiative is something I’m very passionate about,” Brotherson said. “I plan to further continue because volunteerism is something that is a big part of my life, and I want to spread the joy it gives me and to others.”
A traditional responsibility of Miss Sanpete County is to compete at the Miss Utah competition, but due to COVID-19 the state competition was cancelled and Brotherson’s shot at the state title was postponed. She plans to compete in 2021. As for her most memorable experience, Brotherson said serving at the Sanpete County Fair was at the top of the list. “I loved every second of the derby. Oddly enough, riding on the hood of a derby car for Grand Entry was at the top of my bucket list as Miss Sanpete County,” she said. As her year of service comes to a close and she prepares to relinquish her title and pass on the responsibility of Miss Sanpete County to one of six young ladies who will be competing for the job, Brotherson is optimistic about the future. She plans to use her Miss Sanpete County scholarship to continue her education at Snow College in the fall and then transfer to the University of Utah. Her ultimate goal is to obtain a doctoral degree in dentistry, specializing in orthodontia. Brotherson is the daughter of Rich and Molly Brotherson of Mount Pleasant. Taylor Palmer is Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen, 2019. In this role, Palmer has spent time and effort working on her Social Impact Initiative, providing service to community organizations and representing the county at the State
Outstanding Teen competition in February. “Soak up the Sun: Encouraging Everyone to get Enough Vitamin D” was Palmer’s focus with her Social Impact Initiative. She planned an event to increase awareness about the importance of getting enough Vitamin D during the winter months when people tend to get less sun exposure and need a natural boost of Vitamin D. Palmer also planned an ice cream activity with 15 girls (with COVID-19 limitations) and taught them about Vitamin D and how this essential nutrient plays an important part in lifting mood naturally. Her most memorable experience as Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen was participating during the county fair. “My favorite event was the Pie Eating contest because not only did we get to help, but we also got to participate,” she said. Something unique about Palmer is that she performs a juggling routine for her talent. This drew some attention at the state competition, and when asked how she would like to be remembered, Palmer answered she wanted to be remembered as the girl that juggled. However, as she reflects back on her year of service that has been, in her words, the most eventful but Please see MISS SANPETE, Page A6
Manti-La Sal sees large increase in usage this year BY CHRISTI C. BABBITT
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CASH DAYS
Cars will reach speeds of 140 mph and more during Rocky Mountain Cash Days, a drag-racing event planned on Aug. 1 in Mt. Pleasant.
Aug. 1 event to feature street-style drag racing BY CHRISTI C. BABBITT
MT. PLEASANT—Street-style drag racing will have cars reaching speeds of 140 mph or more during the Rocky Mountain Cash Days event planned for Saturday, Aug. 1. Open to the public, the high-excitement event will take place at the old Mt. Pleasant Airport located on the south end of the city. Sixty cars from several different states will be at the event to compete in four different classes and try to win their portion of $15,000 in prize money. Spectators can begin arriving at 9 a.m.; admission is $12 per person (ages 12 and younger are free). Bleacher seating is available, but those attending are also invited to bring their own lawn chairs and sun shades. Four food trucks will be available on site. The event will be following CDC guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; those attending are strongly recommended to wear face masks and practice social distancing. USD 75¢
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Jon Kaouk, organizer of the event, said the event features what is referred to as “no prep drag racing.” Each race features two competitors, with the first car reaching the end of a ¼-mile length of pavement declared the winner. “Mainly what makes it fun is we’re trying to keep it like old-school drag racing,” Kaouk said. Some cars can average reaching about 140 miles per hour by the end of the race. The first Rocky Mountain Cash Days event was held in 2016 at the Mt. Pleasant Airport, and the event has been held every year since then. An earlier event planned this year was canceled due to inclement weather. “We’ve had over 900 people to 1,000 people show up to spectate the last couple of times,” Kaouk said. Those attending Rocky Mountain Cash Days will be able to enter a drawing for a Matco tool box. All proceeds from the drawing will go to the family of a local child who has cancer to assist with their medical bills. For more information about the event, visit the Rocky Mountain Cash Days Facebook page.
EPHRAIM—It may be due to the COVID-19 virus or simply because the area is becoming more well known, but one thing is clear: the Manti-La Sal National Forest is seeing a marked increase in visitors this year. The forest’s developed campsites (places where people either make reservations or pay to camp) within its northern section are experiencing an increase in usage of about 50 percent this year compared to the same time last year. “It looks like, in those, we’re seeing about double total visitors from last year,” said Johnny Collin, district ranger for the Sanpete Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The northern section of the Manti-La Sal National Forest includes the Sanpete and Ferron/Price districts. The Moab/Monticello District takes in the southern area of the forest. Collin said on average, the northern area is seeing about a third of its campsites being reserved. However, campers who arrive and find campsites still available can utilize them. “We’re probably pretty full in general on weekend days, at least from my looking around,” he said. Collin said he believed the increase in forest usage is due to a couple of factors, including the fact that due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MANTI-LA SAL NATIONAL FOREST
The Manti-La Sal National Forest is seeing an increase in visitors this year, possibly due to people seeking travel locations nearer to home during the COVID-19 pandemic. people are looking for traveling opportunities closer to home. “I do think COVID has probably had an effect. I don’t have any proof of this, but I do think that people are probably doing much more local travel,” he said. “But then, I also see we’re just seeing an increased use from like the Wasatch Front over the last few years. People have been finding out more and more that we’re down here and there’s opportunities to recreate on the Manti-La Sal.”
Even without these factors in play, popular areas such as Maple Canyon, a draw for rock-climbing enthusiasts, are going to be full around this time of year, he said. “I think it’s exciting to see people utilizing their national forest,” Collin said. “I think it’s a great thing to see people out there using it, especially right now given that the other opportunity is to be stuck at your house. … It’s great to see people out here utilizing the opportunities we have.”
Win prizes at ATV run on July 25 FAIRVIEW—ATV owners can enjoy a morning ride with the potential to win prizes at the first-ever Dice Run set for Saturday, July 25. Participants should arrive at The Fuel “HUB” station at 36 W. Canyon Road (400 North) in Fairview early enough to be registered by 9 a.m.
The Dice Run will begin at 10 a.m. The first 20 entries will receive a Dice Run swag bag. There is a $10 entry fee. As participants ride on the trail, they will encounter five stops where they will stop and shake some dice. Their score will be
recorded and the riders with the first-, second- and third-highest total scores at the end of the ride will win prizes. There will also be prizes games and giveaways at every station. For more information, call the HUB at 435-427-5355.