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NSHS celebrates homecoming Sept. 4-8
NSHS celebrates homecoming Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 4-8. The band, directed by Tim Kidder with the assistance of Ross Christensen and Melanie Beck, will perform in the parade as well as at half-time of the football game. Additional activities include crazy hair, Powderpuff and Powderstuff games, Super Hero’s, Thor, Spirit Day, black-out games, the face off against the Judge Memorial Bulldogs, and the annual Homecoming Dance. (Photo courtesy of White Raven Studio) RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete High School (NSHS) is celebrating homecoming from Sept. 4-8, with plenty of activities planned which will keep the Hawk spirit alive and well. This year’s school theme is “Go Far, Go Together.” Homecoming t-shirts are on sale all week during lunches or in the high school’s front office. Those who purchase t-shirts let everyone know the wearer is a supporter of North Sanpete High School. The Student Body Officers and class officers have planned a full slate of fun activities that get started on Tuesday, Sept. 4, which is “Crazy Hair/Hat Day,”
which is also the day when the various school clubs and organizations will paint windows at businesses in town, which will help get the whole community involved. The officers appreciate all of the businesses with storefronts that are allowing the students to come and decorate. The officers know that it’s a bit of a hassle for some of the businesses, but the business support is invaluable. At 3:30 p.m., NSHS Hawk tennis will challenge the Millard Eagles at NSHS to see who’s best at tennis. Then later, Powderpuff girls’ football will take place in the evening at 6 p.m., with the juniors facing off against the seniors.
Coal Hollow Fire 80 percent contained RAY LAFOLLETTE
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PRICE — The fire which started on Aug. 4, about 15 miles southeast of Spanish Fork, due to a lightning strike, is finally nearing containment at 80 percent. It has grown by only a small amount over the last few days and is currently at 29,912 acres in size. At one time there were 6-700 personnel involved in fighting the fire, but that has now dropped to a total of 209. The Type 1 team which had been involved has now been re-assigned and replaced by the Northern Rockies Type 2 IMT team, but the Type 2 team has transferred command of the Coal Hollow Fire back to a local Type 3 Team. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BEAR) team will also mobilize to provide recommendations for damage stabilization. Some of those recommendations may include: Reseeding with ground cover or native species, mulching, and construction of natural dams in small tributaries to catch sediment on hill slopes are the primary stabilization techniques used.
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Recently high southwest wind gusts have produced more hotspots along the line in the southwest area of the fire line, but fire crews were able to contain them with hand crews and bucket work. Higher humidity levels have helped during evening hours allowing fuels to cool. Crews are continuing fire suppression and rehab of fire lines on the south side of the fire. Rehab is progressing along the east, north and northwest perimeter. If hot temperatures return the fire risk could increase as warmer weather moves in, but fire crews are prepared for that possibility. Recent road openings Starvation Road, the southern and western areas adjacent to the fire, including Bear Ridge Road, Fish Creek Ridge Road and Skyline road south of the Bear Ridge Road junction are open. Current closures North Fork Road is closed along the western fire edge and Skyline Road from Highway 6 south to the Bear Ridge Road juncture. Road blocks are still in place at closure areas. For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/UtahWildfire or https:// www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6101 and https://www. utahfireinfo.gov.
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, it’s “Jersey Day.” The boys’ golf team will shoot the links in Manti against the Manti Templars. At 6:30 p.m., NSHS hawk volleyball will challenge the Manti Templars for best slams in NSHS gymnasium. After the volleyball match the Power Stuff Boys volleyball takes place. The freshman and sophomore boys will challenge the junior and senior boys in the NSHS gym, 390 East 700 South. Thursday, Sept. 6, has been selected as “Superhero Day.” At 4 p.m., the NSHS Lady Hawk soccer team takes on the Grand Red Devils at NSHS. Later that night the students plan to watch the movie,
“Thor: Ragnarole” at the Basin Drive-In, 680 North State. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available. Friday, Sept. 7, is “Spirit Day – Blackout.” Everyone will be dressed in NSHS Hawk gear for the day. At 7:30 a.m., the ‘Senior Sunrise’ breakfast will be served at the football stadium. It will be followed by the senior meeting at 8:15 a.m., in the auditorium. From 10 a.m. to Noon, there will be a senior service project. It will be followed by the homecoming assembly to be held at 12:15 p.m. Parade preparations will begin at 1 p.m. School will be out early so students can get ready.
The annual Homecoming Parade begins at 4 p.m. Participants will line up next to the Mt. Pleasant City Library, on Main Street, east of the stoplight. The parade will then travel south and end at the Maverik, 400 South State. Shortly after the parade, there will be two sports challenges taking place at NSHS. Both games are ‘Blackout’ games, so attendees should wear black Hawk gear to the games. There will not be a tailgate party this year before the football game. At 5 p.m., the NSHS Hawk volleyball team faces the San Juan Broncos in the high school gymnasium. Then at 7 p.m., the Hawks football team will
face off against the Judge Memorial Bulldogs in the football stadium. Special on tickets for the two games: Those patrons who attend the volleyball match will not have to pay football admission. Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m., features the NSHS Hawk volleyball team vs the Grand Red Devils. Then in the evening, it the annual Homecoming Dance from 8:30 until 11 p.m., in the auxiliary gym. The dance is boys’ choice and is semi-formal dress. There is an entry fee. The student body officers and class officers would like to see lots of support from the community all through the week.
SVH holds informative health fair MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital (SVH) held a community Live Well Health Fair Aug. 11, in Mt. Pleasant, which welcomed over 100 community participants. Several organizations were represented at the health fair in addition to Sanpete Valley Hospital. Life Flight was on scene, Emergency Medical Services, Dr. Tyler Jolley DPM; Eye Center of Ephraim, Huntington Dental, Central Utah Health, and many others. Utah Highway Patrol and Safe Kids Central Utah Coalition were located onsite to conduct seat belt checks. During the event, two booster seats and two convertible car seats were given away.
Over 100 people attended the recent Live Well Health Fair held at Sanpete Valley Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Several organizations were on-site providing information, activities, food, fun and prizes. (Photo courtesy of SVH)
Attendees could choose to get information about or participate in a variety of activities including ATV safety, blood pressure checks, diabetes information, Home Health, opiate prevention, depression, games, bounce house, sleep habits, stroke, visit the Life Flight helicopter and the Healthy Living booth gave out $10 free food vouchers. Big Pine Sports is appreciated for donating an ATV helmet for the ATV Safety training drawing, which was won by Cameo Barlow. In addition to visiting the various booths, those who attended had the opportunity to visit the food booth, where Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital gave Please see HEALTH FAIR, Page A6
Fire restrictions lifted for Ferron-Price, Sanpete Districts PRICE — Cooler, wetter weather has eased the concerns of Manti-La Sal National Forest officials, who have lifted fire restrictions on the Ferron-Price and Sanpete Districts. The officials remain cautious about dry vegetation on the forest and urge everyone to use extra care with campfires. Prompted by high fire danger on the forest, the districts first issued the restrictions July 3, prohibiting
the use of fires and charcoal grills outside of a Forest Service fire structure. As the restrictions on campfires and grills are lifted, officials remind people that fireworks, exploding targets and tracer ammunition are always prohibited on the forest. “If building a campfire, use extra caution,” said Forest Law Enforcement Officer Scott Watson. “Although we have had some good wetting
storms, things are still really dry on the forest. Remember all the rules for safe campfires.” Use existing fire rings when possible. If campers must build a fire ring, build it away from hanging branches; clear away any vegetation down to the soil and line it with rock. Use sticks and logs that are not larger than the fire pit. Stay with the campfire. Be sure someone is near
it, watching it at all times. When done, put the campfire out – COLD. Drown it. Stir it. Check it. Repeat. Fireworks and exploding devices, including tracer ammunition, are always prohibited on the National Forest System lands. “Enjoy a campfire,” said Watson. “But remember, most of the human caused wildfires on the forest are caused by unattended campfires.”