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Wednesday, December 22, 2021 • Vol. 130, No. 49 • Free
Sanpete Interfaith Council fundraiser supports Sanpete Pantry BY GLORIA ALBRECHT
The Pyramid
During the holiday season many residents in Sanpete County are counting their Blessings. But for some of our less fortunate neighbors the struggle to survive is a weekby-week crisis. The Sanpete Pantry is crucial to survival for many county residents. The pantry serves thousands of residents with scheduled food drops from their box truck each month,
kid packs that feed hundreds hungry school children and their bricks-and-mortar pantry on Blackhawk Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant. One of the biggest challenges for the Sanpete Pantry, which is a non-profit organization, is funding this ongoing need. Marty McCain, director of fundraising for the pantry, reminds us that money goes a lot further than food donations. Donation dollars can be leveraged with the pantry buying
groceries in bulk. And more importantly, donation dollars “pay the bills” at the pantry to keep the food trucks rolling, and to pay for utilities and upkeep to keep the pantry running. This month, as another year goes down in history, McCain is reaching out to Sanpete County citizens for help. “If 1,000 people give $20 each that’s $20,000 which goes a long way in helping families. Your donations enable us to help meet the needs of hundreds of individuals and
families in Sanpete County.” The Sanpete Interfaith Council is doing a fundraiser this month to encourage people to do just that. “21 Days to Feed the Hungry” is an initiative the council is actively promoting to help the Sanpete Pantry raise money this holiday season. There are several easy ways to get funds to the pantry: A recurring monthly donation set up through your bank’s automatic bill pay is easy and much appreciated.
Institution Name: Sanpete Pantry Address: 1080 Blackhawk Blvd Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 Mail a check to: Sanpete Pantry 1080 Blackhawk Blvd Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 Automated ACH Payment: Account Type: Checking Routing #: 124 302 325 Account #: 064 381 928 Venmo @ Sanpete-Pantry Credit card donations can
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be made directly on the Sanpete Pantry’s web page simply by clicking on the “donate” tab at the bottom of the last page and choosing your donation amount. Donations are tax deductible, so money donated before Dec. 31 can be earmarked as a deduction for 2021 taxes. More importantly, donations send a message of hope and love to many families and neighbors who need a little help to get by.
SPRING CITY
Christmas Eve program set Once again, Spring City will have a Christmas Eve program of music and scripture reading. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Spring City rock church on Friday. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge. The scripture reading, selected from the Old and New Testaments, retells the birth of Christ. Music consists of congregational carols and soloists and will complement the readings. The program is restful, uplifting, and short enough that families can attend and still have time for their own Christmas Eve traditions at home. Everyone is invited to attend.
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Name: Malachi Therron Herrin COURTESY PHOTO
Utah State Parks will be sponsoring or hosting several ice fishing tournaments that are coming up.
9 ice fishing tournaments and events to check out this winter SALT LAKE CITY — If you want to add an extra challenge to your ice fishing this winter, a tournament may be just the thing. Plus, you can help many of Utah’s fisheries and often win prizes! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks will be sponsoring or hosting several ice fishing tournaments from January to March around the state. A valid Utah fishing license is required for anyone over 12 years old to fish in any of the events. Anyone participating should be familiar with the ice safety recommendations on the Utah State Parks website. Here are a few tournaments to check out:
Department, this third annual fishing contest is geared toward helping control the population of small lake trout (pups) at Flaming Gorge. This contest started on Oct. 20 and runs until June 12, 2022, so anglers can continue participating during the ice fishing season. Anglers who catch a tagged lake trout and turn in the tag automatically win a cash prize. Other drawings for prizes are also available for registered participants. Learn the rules of the contest and register online at the Buckboard Marina website.
Burbot Bash
Hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR and Buckboard Pupulation the Wyoming Game and Fish Control Contest Department, the Burbot Bash Hosted by Buckboard Marina will be held Jan. 28-30, 2022 at at Flaming Gorge and sponsored Flaming Gorge Reservoir. This by the Wyoming Game and Fish annual ice fishing tournament
helps to control the burbot population, a cod-like fish that rapidly reproduces and preys on other sportfish species in the reservoir. $30,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to anglers who catch the most burbot, the largest and smallest burbot, and tagged burbot. Due to COVID-19 event safety procedures, all participants must register online between Dec. 28 and Jan. 24. There will be no on-site registration for the tournament. For more contest details or to register, visit the Burbot Bash website.
East Canyon Ice Fishing Derby with Fins & Fur Fins & Fur Guide Service is partnering with East Canyon State Park to host this ice fishing contest on Jan. 15, 2022. Cash prizes will be paid out to those who catch the top four fish, with additional hourly prizes awarded
for the biggest fish caught that hour. You can find information about registration and prizes on the Fins & Fur website.
Ice Addiction Tournament at Rockport and Steinaker state parks Hosted by Tightline Outdoors and Utah State Parks — and presented by Clam — this ice fishing tournament will take place at Rockport Reservoir on Jan. 22, 2022, and at Steinaker Reservoir on Feb. 5, 2022, from 8 a.m. to noon. All anglers must register online for the Rockport tournament by Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. and online for the Steinaker tournament by Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Details about the tournament rules and registration are available at the Tightline Outdoors website. Please see FISHING, Page A2
Name of Parents: Brandon and Jessica Herrin Town: Salina DOB: 12/06/2021 Sex: Male Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz
Name: Mateo Adrian Garcia
Name of Parents: Ivan Garcia and Daykota Brewer Town: Ephraim DOB: 12/10/2021 Sex: Male Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
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Name of Parents: Chase and Cassie Argyle Town: Centerfield DOB: 12/10/2021 Sex: Male Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
Name: Gracie Lynn McAfee
Name of Parents: Jared and Cheyenne McAfee Town: Ephraim DOB: 12/10/2021 Sex: Female Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz
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Name of Parents: Bryce Merchant and Summer Vonashek Town: Salina DOB: 12/14/2021 Sex: Male Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz
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