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Summer Recreation Guide A guide to what’s happening in your county this summer
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Schedule of Events ___________________ 3-8 Relic Home____________________________ 9 Spend time in great outdoors _______ 10, 12 Maple Canyon rock climbing _________ 13-14 Backcountry bike trails ______________ 16-18 Small town beginnings _________________20 Scandinavian Days celebrates 41 years_ 21-23 Lamb Days welcomes visitors ___________25 Free fishing day _______________________26 Mormon Miracle Pageant __________ 27, 29 Rat Fink Reunion _____________________30 Spring City’s summer events ____________31 Liberal Hall Museum ___________________32 Spring City Heritage Day ____________ 33-34 Long list of nicknames _________________34 Fairview Pioneer Day __________________35 Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days ____________37 Skyline Freedom Fest __________________38 Ute Stampede ________________________39 Cool cars, ugly trucks __________________39 Ephraim Square welcomes all ___________40 Manti’s Ring out for Freedom ___________40 Wild Bill’s Raceway ____________________41 Lace Days ____________________________41 Sanpete County top-notch golf courses ___42 Summer Reading programs _____________43 Welsh Days dutch oven cook-off _________43 Fish Hatchery open ____________________44 Visit city parks ________________________44 Drive4Food events ____________________46
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2017 Schedule of Events SPRING CITY
Old School Dedication May 26 1 p.m., Dedication of Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East. 5 – 8 p.m., Preview art and antiques, in Old School, entrance fee. Heritage Day May 27 All day – Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East, Spring City. 8-10 a.m., Breakfast, coffee till 11 a.m., in City Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Antique sale. 2 p.m., Art Squared silent auction. 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., Free mini-concerts, Brian Stucki, world renowned tenor, Spring City LDS Ward, 164 South Main. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lunch, at Spring City LDS Ward, 164 South Main. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic home tours.
EPHRAIM
Scandinavian Days May 26-27 May 26 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Pioneer Heritage Company — reenactments and demonstrations, Snow College, 100 N. 100 E. (corner) 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Quilt expo, upstairs in Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 10 a.m., Scandinavian Heritage Conference, Richard Stevens on the Blackhawk War, Huntsman Library, 150 East College Ave. 11 a.m., Scandinavian Heritage Conference, Dr. Vance Larsen on early musical history, Huntsman Library, 150 East College Ave. 12 Noon-7 p.m., Craft and vendor food booths open. 12:30-4 p.m., Entertainment on stage 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Storytelling on stage 6-8 p.m., Little Scandinavian dinner, Greenwood
Student Center, 150 East College Ave. 8:45 p.m., Fireworks show, Greenwood student center May 27 6 a.m., Fun run race registration, 50 East 100 North, Ephraim. 6:30 a.m., 10k (6.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) races. 7 a.m., 5k (3.1 miles) race. 8-10 a.m., Lion Club Aebelskiver breakfast, pavilion behind Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Craft and vendor food booths open. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Pioneer Heritage Company-reenactments and demonstrations, Snow College, 100 North 100 East (corner). 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Quilt Expo, Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 10 a.m., Grand parade. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Car show, 100 East 100 North. 11 a.m., Fun for all, balloon caricature and face painting, food, Ephraim senior center, 42 North 100 West. 11 a.m., Pioneer house tours, Pioneer Park, 75 West 100 North. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Entertainment on stage. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Storytelling on stage. 11:30 a.m., Historical bus tour, northeast corner of 100 East 100 North. 12 p.m., Vike on a bike races, 400 East 100 North. 1-4 p.m., Tennis tournament, Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East. 1:30 p.m., Historical bus tour, northeast corner of 100 East 100 North. 4 p.m., Pickleball tournament, Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East.
MT. PLEASANT
Wild Bill’s Raceway May 27 Dirt track racing seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For information call
(801) 400-9705 or visit http://wildbillsraceway.com. 2 p.m., Gates open. 6 p.m., Races begin.
MANTI
Rat Fink Reunion June 1 – 3 June 1 Reunion begins at Rat Fink store and Rat Fink Museum, 404 East 300 North. At 1:30 p.m., meet Robert Draper, chainsaw artist. Meet and greet with Rat Fink artists, shop in the Rat Fink store, tour the Rat Fink museum, limited tours of Roth residence. All weekend Rat Fink DJ, JP Kennedy, will be playing music. 5 p.m., Concert 6:30 p.m., Guest speakers. 8:30 p.m., Banana Splits. 9 p.m., Store closes. June 2 9 a.m., Meet and greet Rat Fink artists, 404 East 300 North. 9:30 a.m., Museum special unveiling. Store will open after unveiling. Music and artists all day. 1-2:30 p.m., Screen t-shirt art by Greg “Coop” Cooper. 7 p.m., Rat Fink 5k Fun Run registration and run at Roth Residence. 8:30 p.m., Banana Splits. Store closes at 9 p.m. June 3 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Rat Fink Museum and store open, 404 East 300 North. 8 a.m., Car show in Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. 10-11:30 a.m., Concert in the park. 12 Noon, Live auction. 3:30 p.m., Car show awards. 6:30 p.m., Concert at Roth Residence, 404 East 300 North, Manti. More music, artists and food.
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SPRING CITY
Third Annual Pet Show June 5 7 p.m., City Park, 100 East 50 South- bring pets and chairs. Free fishing day June 10 Free Fishing Day in Utah. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish in the state all day, but all of the other rules in the state’s fishing guidebook will still be in effect. Anglers are encouraged to get a copy of the 2017 Utah Fishing Guidebook and learn the rules. The free guidebook is available at https://wildlife.utah.gov/utah-fishing-guidebook.html. Copies are also available at DWR offices and from fishing license agents across Utah.
FAIRVIEW
Golf tournament June 10 8:30 a.m., Sixth Annual Drive4Food Tee-off, two person scramble, prizes and lunch. Register at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South, call Pro-shop (435) 427-9575.
MT. PLEASANT
Wild Bill’s Raceway June 10 Dirt track racing seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For information call (801) 400-9705 or visit http://wildbillsraceway.com. 2 p.m., Gates open. 6 p.m., Races begin.
MANTI MORMON MIRACLE PAGEANT
June 15-17, 20-24 6 p.m., Gates open for seating. 9:30 p.m., Pageant begins, free admission. Arrive early for optimum first-come seating for 14,000 and room on grass for additional spectators. Bring a sweater or blanket. Be prepared in case of inclement weather.
WALES
Welsh Days June 23-24 June 23 3 p.m., DUP bake sale, in the park, 150 South State. 4 p.m., Jr. Strongman registration. 4:30 p.m., Jr. Strongman competition. 6:30 p.m., Quilt raffle. 7 p.m., Pot-luck dinner. 8:30-11 p.m., Live entertainment. June 24
7:45 a.m., Flag ceremony 8 a.m., City breakfast, in the park, 150 South State. 8 a.m., Strongman registration. 9 a.m., Horseshoe tournament. 10 a.m., Dutch oven cook-off begins, Contact Garrett (435) 436-8436. 10 a.m., Parade, contact Liz (435) 469-0165. 10:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Activities and games in the park. 10:30 a.m., Strongman competition. 12 Noon, Dutch oven judging, sampling plates for sale. 12 Noon, City lunch, hamburgers and hotdogs for sale.
FAIRVIEW
Derby tickets June 24 9 a.m., Tickets go on sale at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East, for the 33rd Annual Fairview Pioneer Days Demolition Derby to be held Saturday, July 22. For information about bundled ticket packets containing tickets to all the events call (435) 427-3858.
MORONI
Softball Tournament June 24 Turkey Slam CO-ED Softball Tournament, prizes, for information contact Heidi Roper (208) 227-3140.
MT. PLEASANT
Golf Tournament June 24 Hub City Days Golf Tournament at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Pleasant on the Mountainville Highway. Register 7:30 a.m., tee-off 8 a.m. For information call pro-shop (435) 427-9575.
NEPHI
Extreme Racing June 24 Pro motorcycle racers take on rocks, mud, logs and other obstacles while racing for prizes at Juab County Fairgrounds, 400 West Center Street. Visit www.juabextremeracing. com for information or call (435) 6233454.
MT. PLEASANT
Hub City Days June 30-July 4 Carnival rides, vendors, food, fun, crafts, Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. June 30 9 a.m., Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing, two phases: Dressage and Show Jumping, Sanpitch Event Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, free admission.
July 1 9 a.m., Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing Mini Event: Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping, Sanpitch Event Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, free admission. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rifle shoot at Mountain Man Rendezvous, in city park, 1000 South State. 3 p.m., Shot gun shoot. 3-4:30 p.m., Knife and hawk event. 6 p.m., Dirt track racing at Wild Bill’s Raceway, seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. Gates open at 2 p.m., races begin at 6 p.m. For information call (801) 4009705 or visit http://wildbillsraceway.com. 7 p.m., Raffle and awards in city park, 1000 South State. 7 p.m., Free family fun night, outdoor rodeo arena, east of city park, 1000 South State. Barrel racing, stick horse race, calf ribbon pull, hide race and musical tires. Sign up prior to event at 5 p.m., no late entries. 8 p.m., Mountain Man Buckskinner’s Ball, in city park, band “Many Strings”, free admission. July 3 Mountain Man Rendezvous, in city park, 1000 South State. 7 p.m., Rodeo pre-show Mutton Bustin’. 8 p.m., RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, Circle J Rodeo Company, outdoor arena, east of park. Rodeo tickets can be purchased online at www.hubcityrodeo.com. July 4 Mountain Man Rendezvous, in city park, 1000 South State. 6 a.m., Register for fun run online at http:// www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food. 6:30 a.m., 10k, 5k and one mile Drive 4 Food Fun Run. Meet in the parking lot, at the El Mexicano Restaurant, 848 South Highway 89, Mt. Pleasant. 7 a.m., Breakfast in the park, sponsored by Sanpete Valley Hospital. 8 a.m., Tennis tournament at North Sanpete High School, 700 South 300 East. 9 a.m., Book sale, games and prizes, Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main. 10 a.m., Mammoth Parade line-up begins at 700 South State between State Street and 500 West. To be in the parade contact Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034. 10:30 a.m., Children parade line-up at 700 South State Street, by the high school sign. 11 a.m., Children’s parade, followed by the Mammoth Parade. The parade route will travel north on State Street to Main Street and then travel west. 12 noon, Restored and ugly tractor contest, east of city park. To enter, bring a tractor, but call Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034 for details. Entertainment and vendor booths, food and
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fun, in Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. Performances by “Rock of Ages”, and “White Hot.” 1-4 p.m., Free wagon rides at the park. 2 p.m., Free games and prizes at the city park fire pit. 2:30 p.m., Pie and cake contest by the city park stage. To enter call Coleen Oltrogge (435) 462-3034. 3 p.m., Mountain Man Dutch Oven Cook-off begins. To enter the cook-off, call Pat Gonzales at (801) 367-9849. 5:30 p.m., Cook-off judging. 6 p.m., Dutch-Oven cook-off food samples can be purchased. 7 p.m., Rodeo pre-show Mutton Bustin’. 8 p.m., RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, Circle J Rodeo Company, outdoor arena, east of park. Rodeo tickets can be purchased online at www.hubcityrodeo.com. 10 p.m. or dark, Fireworks east of city park. For all Hub City Day information contact Colleen Oltrogge, (435) 462-3034 or (435) 851-6943.
MORONI
Independence Day July 3-4 July 3 5:30-8 p.m., Famous BBQ turkey dinner, City Hall Park, 80 South 200 West.
5:30-8 p.m., Pre-registration for Fun Run. July 4 5:45 a.m.- 6:15 a.m., Registration for fun run, Moroni City Hall, 80 South 200 West. Pre-registration contact city hall (435) 4368359 Ext 2. 6:30 a.m., Fun run. 7 a.m.-9 a.m., Breakfast at City Hall Park. 8 a.m., Flag ceremony. 9:45 a.m., Airplane ping pong ball drop along parade route, hundreds of prizes. 10 a.m., Mammoth parade, contact: Tyler Bailey (435) 851-0568 or email tyler.bailey@nsanpete.org. 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Carnival at Center Street Ball Park, 200 North Center. Fun games, activities, and prizes including a 25’ waterslide. Famous turkey sandwiches available, sponsored by Norbest. 11 a.m., Cool car and ugly truck contest, Center Street Ball Park. For information contact Julianne Larson via email: juliannelarson@ hotmail.com. 11:30 a.m., Relay races, Center Street Ball Park. 12 noon, Basketball shootout in the activity center, 231 North Center. 7:30 p.m., Pre-fireworks show featuring JD Fox in Center Street Ball Park, entertainment, hamburgers and hot dogs. 10 p.m., Fireworks show.
MANTI
Independence Day July 4 6-7 a.m., Ring out for Freedom, Manti American Legion Hall, 173 South Main, all are welcome to ring bell. 7 -10 a.m., American Legion breakfast, Manti City Park, 165 North 300 West, (east pavilion). 6:30 a.m., Registration for 5K and mile run, (west pavilion). 7 a.m., 5K run/walk and kids 1 mile run. 9 a.m., Bike decorating followed by bike ride/ race, (northeast corner of the park). 10 a.m., Patriotic program and flag ceremony. 10 a.m., Sign up for fashion show. 10:30 a.m., Children’s fashion show, stage in park. 11 a.m., Booths open at park. 11 a.m., Games begin, foot races. 11:30 a.m., Three-leg race. 12 noon, Horseshoe tournament and potato sack race. 12:30 p.m., Candy scramble. 1 p.m., Money in the hay. 1:30 p.m., Egg toss. 1:30 p.m., Sign up for watermelon bust and tug of war. 2 p.m., Greased pole. 3 p.m., Watermelon bust.
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3 p.m., Yug of war. 3-5 p.m., Free swim at Aquatic Center, 64 West 500 North, music and games. 3:30 p.m., Sign up for tennis tournament, at Manti High School (MHS) tennis courts, 100 West 500 North. 4 p.m., Tennis Tournament 5 p.m., Heritage Homerun Derby, MHS Baseball Field, 100 West 500 North. 6:30 p.m., Parade line up, Manti Sixth LDS Ward, 295 South Main. 7 p.m., Parade 8 p.m., Entertainment and fireworks, MHS Stadium, 100 West 500 North.
FAIRVIEW
Derby tickets July 11, 12, and 19 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Unsold tickets for the 33rd Annual Fairview Pioneer Days Demolition Derby on Saturday, July 22, will be sold, at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State.
FOUNTAIN GREEN
Lamb Days July 10-15 July 10 Fountain Green Co-ed Softball Tournament. To participate call Kathy Taylor (435) 2627568. July 14 12 Noon, Youth lamb show and judging. 3 to 9 p.m., Craft fair. 5 to 8 p.m., Lamb and sourdough dinner. 8 p.m., Lamb pit preparation. 9 p.m., Kid’s movie at Fountain Green Community Theatre, 60 South State. July 15 6:30 a.m., Fun run, to participate contact Alyson Strait (435) 262-1404. 7-9 a.m., Chuck-wagon breakfast. 7:30 a.m., Flag ceremony. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Craft fair. 10 a.m., Mammoth parade on State Street, to participate contact Greg Bailey (435) 2627683. 11:30 a.m., Watermelon eating contest. 12 noon, Lamb Days Got Talent program, to participate contact Bonnie Folkner (435) 851-0719 or Ann Nielson (435) 445-3532. 12 noon, Activities at the park also begin and include a raffle, games, rides and entertainment. 1:30 p.m., Lamb sandwich sale. 2 p.m., Lamb sale. 3 p.m., Mutton Bustin’, to participate contact Darcie Cook (435) 445-3272. 4 p.m., Sawdust dive and prize drawings. 6 p.m., Co-ed softball championships. 10 p.m., Fireworks.
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FAIRVIEW
Lace Days July 10-12 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lace creation in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Visitors are welcome to observe, Participants must register in advance by calling the museum (435) 427-9216 or Nancy MacKay (435) 427-9408. Sports Events July 14 5:30 p.m., All night sand volleyball in Sports Park, 500 South 85 East. 6 p.m., Horseshoe tournament, Sports Park. July 15 7 a.m., Softball tournament, Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. 7:30 a.m., Golf tournament at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South, Fairview. To golf call Proshop (435) 427-9575.
NEPHI
Ute Stampede July 13-15 July 13 6:30 p.m., Western parade on Nephi’s Main Street 7:30 p.m., Introduction of visiting royalties and special guests 8 p.m., First performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo July 14 6 a.m., Lions Club Chuckwagon Breakfast at the city park 10 a.m., Craft show at Juab County Courthouse 2 p.m., Main Street entertainment 4 p.m., Heritage parade – on Main Street 7:45 p.m., Introduction of visiting royalties and special guests 8 p.m., Second performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo July 15 6 a.m., Lions Club Chuckwagon Breakfast at the city park 7:30 a.m., Fun Run at the city park, to enter call, 435-623-0487 8 a.m., Golf Tournament at Canyon Hills Golf Course 10 a.m., Craft show at Juab County Courthouse 10 a.m., Car show at city park 10 a.m., Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in back of county courthouse 10 a.m., Nephi Gun Club “Stampede Shootout” 2 p.m., Main Street entertainment 4 p.m., Mammoth Parade on Main Street 7:45 p.m., Introduction of visiting royalties and special guests 8 p.m., Third performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo City of fun carnival – nightly with the “Best in rides and games for everyone”
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CENTERFIELD CITY
Pioneer Day July 22 6 p.m., Pioneer Day Parade 7 p.m., Dinner, Centerfield LDS Ward bowery, 230 South Main. Dinner is by donation. Dark, Fireworks, can be viewed from the bowery.
SPRING CITY
Pioneer Days July 21-24 July 21 8:30-10:30 p.m., Family Street Dance “Rock of Ages” on Main Street. July 22 7 p.m., Park concert and ice cream social. “Cross Strung.” Bring chairs. 100 East 50 South, Spring City. July 23 7 p.m., Old Time Gospel Music Revival, city bowery, 150 East Center. July 24 7 a.m., Fun Run/Walk. 7-9 a.m., Fireman’s Breakfast. 10 a.m., Mammoth Parade, No parking on Main Street. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pioneer party at the park, games, old car show, horseshoe tournament, music, lunch, hand-made crafts. 1 p.m., D.U.P. Museum grand opening ceremony of Old School Community Center. 7 p.m., Saga of Spring City, City park, bring chairs.
MAYFIELD Pioneer Day July 24
10 a.m., Parade. Games, food and entertainment in city park, 200 North Main Street. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Live music. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Games, water slide, food and vendors. 12:30 p.m., Live auction. 1:30 p.m., Greased pig chase. 2 p.m., Wild duck race.
STERLING
Pioneer Day July 24 Games, food, music and fireworks. Bring family, friends and join in the fun. 6 a.m., Wake-up call by fire department 6:45 a.m., 5k Run pre-registration, Sterling Community Center, 110 West 100 North. 7:15 a.m., 5k Run 7-9 a.m., Bishopric breakfast, Sterling LDS Ward bowery, 20 South Main. 9 a.m., Pioneer Day Parade, begins at 100 West
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One of those simple, pleasant discoveries!
Year round, amazing small town charm! • • • • • • • • • •
ATV Trails Hub City Days Mountain Man Rendezvous Camping Biking Hiking Fishing Rodeos Year-round Equestrian Activities Horseback Riding Activities
2016-17 Miss Mt. Pleasant Royalty are from left to right: Callie Goble, second attendant; Julianna Armstrong, Miss Mt. Pleasant; and Mariah Hafen, first attendant
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200 South. Parade entries contact Jane Voorhees (435) 835-5515. 9:45 a.m., Pioneer games – money in haystack, tug-o’-war, relay races, apple dunkin’, face paints, water slide and much more in the city park, 75 North 100 West. 11 a.m., Concessions open. 11:30 a.m., Cornhole tournament (Utah Cornhole Assoc.), in park. 1 p.m., Horseshoe tournament. 1:30 a.m., Fire station tour and coloring contest. 2 p.m., DUP bake sale. 2:30 p.m., Live auction. 3:30-6 p.m., Co-ed Softball game. 5:30 p.m., Dutch oven cook-off. 6 p.m., Pre-fire work activities – 3-on-3 basketball, tetherball, volleyball, soccer, hot dog roast, dancing! At dusk, Fireworks show. Money collected will go to park improvements.
FAIRVIEW
Pioneer Days July 18-24 July 18 7 p.m., Fun kid’s activities icebreaker, Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. July 19 7 p.m., ATV Rodeo in the arena, 350 South 85 East. Participants register one hour early. Tickets at the gate. July 20 3 p.m.- 6 p.m., First-ever Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk at Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Special speaker and open house reception. 7 p.m., Kids rodeo in the arena, 350 South 85 East. Participants register one hour early. Tickets at the gate. July 21 6 p.m., Horse parade on Main Street. 7:30 p.m., Main Rodeo in the arena, 350 South 85 East. Tickets at the gate. July 22 7:30 a.m., Registration for Fourth Annual OHV Ride for food. Meet at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Register on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/ drive4food. 8:30 a.m., OHV Ride begins. 7 p.m., 33rd Annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby, 350 South 85 East. Purchase tickets in advance on June 24, 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East. 10 p.m., Fireworks after the derby, near the arena. July 23 6:30 p.m., DUP fireside, Fairview LDS Ward (rock church), 131 East 100 North. July 24 6 a.m., Fireman’s wake-up. 6:30 a.m., Fun Run, 5k, for info call (435) 4273858.
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7 a.m., Flag ceremony, Fairview City Hall, 85 South State. 7 a.m., Fireman’s breakfast in pavilion east of city hall. 10 a.m., Craft fair and boutique on Center Street. 10:15 a.m., Kid’s motorized parade on State Street. 10:30 a.m., Kid’s walking parade. 11 a.m., Pioneer Days parade. Participants register in advance online at http://fairviewcity.com or call Fairview City (435) 427-3858. 12 noon, EMT barbecue, in pavilion east of city hall. 1-4 p.m., Free Vintage Car Show at Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. 1 p.m., Old fashioned games for all kids at Iven R. Cox Park, east of city hall. 1 p.m., Fairview Idol talent show in Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. 5 p.m., Scrambalooza game at Sports Park, 500 South 85 East.
SPRING CITY
Bluegrass & Folk Festival Aug. 4-5 Music, art, crafts and food at Old School Community Center and City Park, 100 East 45 South. Outdoor festival seating, bring chair or blanket. No glass, no dogs. Aug. 4 3 p.m., Open mic. 5-10 p.m., Music Aug. 5 11 a.m.-10 p.m., music
EPHRAIM
Bowling tournament Aug. 12 First-ever Drive4Food bowling tournament at SnoCap Lanes, 605 South Main, To register call (435) 462-3006.
NEPHI
Juab County Fair Aug. 7-12 6:45 p.m., 15th Annual Demolition Derby takes place Aug. 12 during the Juab County Fair. Visit www.juabcountyfair.com for information and tickets.
MANTI
ATV Ride Aug. 17-19 Bring family and friends and ride the Arapeen OHV Trail System, one of the most scenic mountain trails in Utah. Register in advance at Manti City Office, 435-835-2401 or visit http://www.mantiatvrun.com. Ride begins
at Manti City Park, 200 North 400 West.
MT. PLEASANT
Aug. 19 Wild Bill’s Raceway Dirt track racing seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For information call (801) 400-9705 or visit http://wildbillsraceway.com. 2 p.m., Gates open. 6 p.m., Races begin.
MANTI
Sanpete County Fair Aug. 17-25 Due to reconstruction of the fairgrounds, events for the Sanpete County Fair will be printed on a later date or visit http://www.sanpetecountyfair.net. Visitors can watch for the carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, cowboy poetry, ATV barrel race, junior livestock show, tractor show, mammoth parade, team sorting, fun on the farm, fireman’s challenge, horse pulls, junior rodeo, car show, and much more.
SPRING CITY
Plein Air Painting Competition Aug. 29-Sept. 2 10 a.m., Artist Studio tours.
MT. PLEASANT
Sept. 1 and 2 Wild Bill’s Raceway Dirt track racing seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For information call (801) 400-9705 or visit http://wildbillsraceway.com. 2 p.m., Gates open. 6 p.m., Races begin.
SPRING CITY
School Bell Run Sept. 9 6:30 a.m., 1 mile Fun Run and 1 mile or 3k walk/run.
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Relic Home, blacksmith shop welcomes visitors Mt. Pleasant is home to historic Relic Home located at 150 South State, which houses a wide array of well-preserved artifacts from times gone by. Visitors are known to have traveled from locales far away to catch just a glimpse of what life used to be like. Local residents seeking to know more about history of the area drop in along with school students for arranged tours. The museum will be open on weekdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will be open on May 29 — Memorial Day, July 4th and special occasions by appointment for family reunions, youth groups and class reunions. The blacksmith shop is open and a blacksmith is on-site for special occasions. The blacksmith shop is unique as it is the only operational shop in the area. The Relic Home is not just a house full of relics, but one full of family histories, pictures and information on many sites, including cemetery information and special features of older homes in town and their histories. The Relic Home is open most afternoons, but special arrangements may be made by calling Judith Jackson, (435) 462-3760; Judy Standlee, (435) 6326633. For more information online visit https://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot.com.
The historic Mt. Pleasant Relic Home is said to be the first home built outside of the old Mt. Pleasant fort. It now houses a museum full of interesting items and provides an operating blacksmith shop next door in an authentic cabin.
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Spend a few days in the great outdoors The following camping locations are within Sanpete County. Most locations require reservations to be made by visiting https://www.reserveamerica. com/unifSearchResults.do. Gooseberry Reservoir Manti-LaSal From Fairview, Head north on Canyon Rd/Milburn Rd toward W 400 N/UT-31. Continue to follow Canyon Rd 0.8 mile. Turn north on U31. Stay on U31 for 7.7 miles, then turn left at Skyline Drive, U264 and continue to follow U264 to campground. For more information call 435-2834151. Gooseberry Reservoir Groups For more information call 435283-4151. Flat Canyon Manti-LaSal From Fairview, travel east on U31 to U264, then east on U264 for 4 miles. Lake Canyon Manti-LaSal Located just south of State Highway 31 (U31) on Miller Flat Road. The Miller Flat road connects U31 with Joes Valley Reservoir 21 miles to the south. A campground host is available on site to provide campsite directions and information, or consult one of the campground kiosks. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Miller Flat Manti-LaSal Group site From Fairview head East on State Highway 31 (U31). At approximately 16 miles Huntington Resevoir on the right. About 1/2 mile past Huntington Resevoir on the south side of the road will be Miller Flat Road on the right. It will be the first campsite on the right. This site can be seen from Miller Flat Road. Look for the serving tables and Dutch Oven Fire Pan. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Rolfson Group Site Manti-LaSal From Fairview head East on Hwy. 31. At approximately 16
The Sanpete area provides access to several camping sites and locations. Most are within the Manti LaSal National Forest District, which requires reservations. Go online to https://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do or phone the nearest forest service office.
miles, Huntington Resevoir can be seen on the right. About 1/2 mile past the reservoir, head south or make a right on Miller Flat Road. Follow Miller Flat Road towards Miller Flat Resevoir for approximately 1.5 miles. Look for Forest System Road #269 on the right and just past that, Forest System Rd # 3050 will be on the left. This road provides access to all three Rolfson Group Sites. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. South Hughes Group Site Manti-LaSal Site is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, along Utah Highway 31. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Bridges Campground Manti-LaSal Bridges campground is located along Utah Highway 31 adjacent to Huntington Creek. Phone park for more information 435-637-2817.
Chute Group Manti-LaSal Site is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, along Utah highway 31. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Old Folks Flat Manti-LaSal From Fairview, take State Highway 31, going west to campground. From Huntington, take State Highway 31, going south to campground. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Forks of Huntington Manti-LaSal From Fairview, take State Highway 31, going west approximately16 miles to campground. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Little Bear Manti-LaSal Group sites Site is located 13 miles west of Huntington along Utah Highway
31, approximately 5 miles south of Forks of Huntington campground. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Big Rock Manti-LaSal Group sites Site is located 20 miles west of Huntington, along Utah Highway 31. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Potters Pond Manti-LaSal From Utah Highway 31, Potter’s Ponds Campground is located 11 miles south on the Miller Flat Road. Also known as the road to Joes Valley. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Indian Creek Manti-LaSal Located 7 miles northwest of Orangeville, on SR 29. Turn onto
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Cottonwood Creek Road 040 and travel 12 miles north to Upper Joes Valley. Phone park for more information 801-756-8616. Joes Valley Reservoir Manti-LaSal From Mt. Pleasant heading north on US-89, turn east at 200 South. Continue on to Power Plant Road. Continue East on 200 South 10.1 miles and turn left at Skyline Drive. Go .2 miles and make a slight right, Drive for .7 miles and turn right. Go 2.6 miles and turn right toward Cottonwood Creek Road. Make a sharp right at Cottonwood Creek Rd and make a slight right at Indian Creek Road. Turn left at Miller Flat Road stay left on Miller Flat Rd. Turn left at UT 29. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Joes Valley Pavillion Group Site Manti-LaSal Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Lake Hill Manti-LaSal Located approximately 5 miles east of Ephraim, up the canyon on Forest Highway 8. Phone park for more information 435-283-4151. Twelve Mile Manti-LaSal
Take Twelve mile canyon, east on Forest Development Road 22, approximately 20 miles or travel west up Ferron Canyon on Forest Development Road 22, 31 miles past Ferron Reservoir and Skyline Drive. Phone park for more information 435-283-4151. Willow Lake Manti-LaSal Willow Lake Campground is on the shores of Willow Lake, an excellent fishery, and is also a staging area for the Arapeen OHV Trail System. Phone park for more information 435-384-2372. Maple Canyon Maple Canyon is located 3 3/4 mile south of Freedom, on SR066C. Phone park for more information 435-283-4151. Temple Hill Resort 296 East Johnson Road, Manti, UT 84642 phone 435- 835-2267. Carter’s RV Park 150 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647, phone: 435851-1339. Palisade State Park and Golf Course 2200 Palisade Road, Sterling, UT 84665, phone: 435-835-7275. Manti Community Campground Located seven miles east of Manti, on Forest Development Road #045. Phone park for more information 435-283-4151.
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Maple Canyon provides expert and novice rock climbing Maple Canyon is one of Utah’s most unique rock climbing areas. Climbers from around the world come to test their skills on Maple Canyon’s unique cliffs. On any given weekend climbers of all abilities, ranging from novice to expert, can be seen testing their skills. Maple Canyon has more than 550 routes with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14 in difficulty. Routes are easily accessed from the road and various hiking trails. View routes in Google Earth. Maple Canyon is a cool place to climb in the summer heat due to the shade of the narrow canyons. Rock in the canyon consists of cobblestone-sized conglomerate that has eroded to form cliffs and an impressive natural arch. The arch can be found along the Middle Fork trail, which begins at the campground. The canyon is rated one of the top locations in the world for rock climbing. The reason for this is that Maple Canyon offers such diverse climbing opportunities to match any climbing skill. The rock walls are filled with thousands of imbedded cobblestones, which See CLIMBING, Page C14
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makes every climb in this canyon unique. The canyon offers hundreds of established climbing routes that range from walls less than 10 feet high to hundreds of feet and for those more advanced climbers there are several large over hangs and offers several other activities such as hiking, ATV trails, camping, picnicking and more. Located less than one mile up Maple Canyon is the Box Canyon hiking trail. This trail leads into a narrow canyon where the rock walls will tower hundreds of feet overhead. Every corner of this hike offers unique features such as flora growing out of the rock surfaces, small and large caves in the canyon walls and rock walls overhanging the trail below. Maple Canyon campground offers 13 campsites with fire rings, grills, tables and pit toilet restrooms. This campground offers no electricity, water or sewer hookups. At the end of the Maple Canyon campground are two large parking areas with a marked trailhead. This trail leads to the Huge Cave, along with several other established climbing routes such as Toxic Potatoes, Deliverance and Dang Awesome. Huge Cave however may very well be one of the largest natural caves you will ever see, hence the name Huge Cave. The trailhead for Huge Cave is located approximately 1.8 miles up Maple Canyon; there are two areas to park at the end of the Maple Canyon Campground. The trailhead is located on the left hand side of the road. This trail is not marked Huge Cave but has a sign listing the Right Fork, Middle Fork and View Point trails. The start of the trail is relatively flat with trails leading off; these trails lead to the several established climbing routes that are available up this canyon. To enter the cave climbers must climb approximately 15 feet up a rock wall, someone has left a rope to assist climbers. If a person is not comfortable with heights, or not sure of climbing
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ability, don’t attempt this climb. A fall will land a person on the rocks below and could easily cause serious injury. Before climbing up to this cave keep in mind one thing – what goes up must come down, and for some reason going down seems more challenging, mentally and physically. Be sure to know personal climbing skill level before attempting this climb and as always, keep this wonderful natural resource clean. The campground marks the end of the improved canyon road and this is where an ATV comes in handy. The Maple Canyon / Log Canyon ATV Trail Loop is a 34mile loop. This trail offers beautiful views of Maple Canyon from above, and leads riders through thick pine and aspen forests on the way back down. For rock climbers this is the place, for everyone else this is still a place to visit, hike and just take in the beautiful rock formations and scenery this canyon has to offer. And for those not skilled in rock climbing, just sit back and enjoy watching others as they negotiate their way up the canyon walls. Maple Canyon also has various ice climbing routes during the winter months. In past years, winter access to Maple Canyon has been difficult because the road has not been plowed. Since December 2010, the road has been cleared to the Forest Boundary- as conditions permit. The road, however, may not be open for a few days after a storm. Be prepared for a hike if the road is not open. Driving directions: From Salt Lake City take I-15 South to Nephi. At Nephi take exit 225 to Manti/Ephraim. Travel on Highway 132 to Fountain Green. Once entering the town, watch for a sign for Maple Canyon. Turn right on 400 South and travel approximately six miles to Freedom Road. From this point just following the signs. Call (435) 283-4151 for further information. Know before going. Caution: This is a high cliff area; exercise caution, especially with children; RVs and trailers are not recom-
mended; there are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups; lettered sites A-F have fees per night and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring drinking water; this is a “pack it in, pack it out” facility, bring garbage bags; day users will be charged a fee per vehicle; no livestock allowed; ATVs allowed on designated trails only; group site, when not reserved, is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee per night. This is a high elevation facility; Visitors traveling from lower elevations should exercise caution; Don’t move firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in national forests by obtaining firewood near the desti-
nation and burning it on-site. For more information visit https:// www.dontmovefirewood.org. Huntington Canyon Bouldering Huntington Canyon, located east of Fairview on Highway 31, has 14 bouldering locations. The canyon is part of the Manti-LaSal National Forest and can be accessed year round. Bouldering locations are found throughout the canyon at altitudes ranging from 6,800 to 8,300 feet above sea level. GPS coordinates are listed on the map to help climbers locate the boulders. Huntington Canyon is also known for ice climbing opportunities during winter months.
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Backcountry bike trails await exploration Sanpete County offers a diverse selection of biking trails, for both the beginner and the advanced rider. The following lists some mountain trails worth exploring. Be sure to follow recommended safety procedures for riding in the backcountry. Skyline Trail This is a single or multi-day bike adventure, vehicle support is recommended. This course is rated easy to difficult, its 50 miles long, and usually takes 2 — 3 days to complete. To begin, head east from the town of Fairview, up Fairview Canyon on UT 31. Continue on UT 31 as it turns south heading toward Huntington Reservoir and Electric Lake (the northern section of Skyline Drive comes in here from the left). Approximately one mile after the Fairview Lakes overlook, travelers will come to the Sanpete Valley Overlook, just past the second overlook look for Skyline Drive, also FS Road #150, heading south. The first part of this route is a roller coaster taking bikers up and down over several good hills. Start out slow as the air is thin up there and some of the climbs will require determination. Sections of this route can become treacherous due to clay-like mud that can freeze moving bike parts in a matter of minutes. Wrap around the west flank of North and South Tent Mountain at the top of Canal Canyon before coming to Big and Little
There is a whole backcountry full of biking and hiking trails in Sanpete County which offer a diversity of scenery and difficulty levels. Go prepared with water and a snack and enjoy.
Horseshoes, two glacially carved out mountains with summits over 11,000 feet. Ascending the backside of Big Horseshoe, a distinct geological feature, will provide spectacular views before a great four-mile descent to Horseshoe Flats. From here continue to roll along until, reaching High op, the highest point on Skyline Drive at 10,897 feet. It’s downhill from here to the turn-off to Ferron Reservoir and camp, or another
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three miles to the campground at Twelve Mile Flat. Twelve Mile Canyon Road takes off the plateau to the town of Mayfield. Josephite Point Loop/Pete’s Hole This 28-mile loop follows improved dirt roads, unimproved dirt roads and single track taking the intermediate to advanced rider five to six hours to complete. Start at Pete’s Hole Reservoir heading east from the town of
Ephraim on UT 29 as it winds its way up Ephraim Canyon. Continue east on UT 29 as it crosses Skyline Drive, following signs for Joe’s Valley Reservoir. Approximately 4.5 miles from where rider’s cross Skyline Drive they will come to the turn off for Pete’s Hole Reservoir. Turn here and park at the campground. Plan at least an hour drive to reach the trailhead. From the south end of the reservoir pick up the Josephite Point Tail, also FS #109. The trail will wind its way through meadows, creeks and pine forests taking riders to the overlook. An awesome view of Joe’s Valley Reservoir and surrounding country is worth the short hike out to the overlook. This single-track will continue heading south to Mary’s Lake where it turns into a rough dirt road, also FS Road # 041. Stay on this dirt road, still heading south, for approximately four miles, to an intersection. Go left and stay left as this somewhat better dirt road, still FS # 041 as it bends around and heads north. After a long descent, riders will come to another intersection, go left again and head to Joe’s Valley Reservoir for a rest and swim. From the reservoir head west on UT 29, also FS Road #FH8. Now climb up through Whites Dugway, then follow Olsen Canyon drainage, before emerging See BIKING, Page C17
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onto Thistle Flat. Be looking for the turnoff to the Soup Bowl and Pete’s Hole Reservoir on the left. Twelve Mile Flat Loop This loop is a great ride for novice to intermediate riders looking for a scenic back-country 11 mile ride through one of the highest regions of the Wasatch Plateau. From the town of Mayfield, head east up Twelvemile Canyon on FS Road #022. Drive approximately 14.5 miles to the start of FS Road #024 on the right-hand side of the road, directly across from the Grove of the Aspen Giants Scenic Area. For a quick warm-up, ride the one-mile loop through the giant aspens. They are some of the largest and oldest aspens known to exist. Next, head back out onto the Twelve Mile Canyon Road and pedal for almost three miles up to the intersection with Skyline Drive. Go right, heading south on Skyline Drive, past Twelve Mile Flat Campground. Huge meadows and the barren knoll of Mt. Baldy will be on the right with an enormous basin that forms the head-waters of Muddy Creek on the left. Just under three miles from where people turned right onto Skyline Drive, they will see FS Road #151 to Emerald Lake taking off to the left. A few hundred yards beyond the turn off to Emerald Lake a trail branches off the right, dropping down about 500 feet in less than a third of a mile. This trail will take riders down to Step Flats and FS Road #024. When riders reach the road go right, cruising though the flats while approaching the southwestern flank of Mt. Baldy. The south fork of Twelve Mile Creek drainage drops away to the west and is traversed by a trail called the Narrows. Continue heading north on FS Road #024 as it takes riders around the west side of Mt. Baldy, eventually intersecting the main canyon road where riders
started. White Ledges/Dan Henry This three hour, 15 mile ride for intermediate to advanced riders begins at Palisade State Park and follows Six Mile Canyon to the trailhead for Dan Henry Trail, also FS Trail #095, just two miles from the park on the right. In about one mile riders will cross the forest service boundary. Continue up Six Mile Canyon to encounter the Harmon Tail crossing the road. Keep pushing uphill for another 2.5 miles to the trailhead for the White Ledges Trail, also FS Trail #088, and be prepared to a single-track descent that is steep and sometimes rough. Riders will be riding south and west toward the ledges. Soon they will come to an intersection where the trail forks. The White Ledges Trail continues down to the right and the Dan Henry Trail forks to the left. Go to the left onto the Dan Henry Trail, also FS Trail #095. The Harmon Trail will come in from the right approximately two miles from where the trail forked. Take the Harmon Trail out onto the main canyon road and follow it down or stay on the Dan Henry Trail for another two miles to where it eventually hits the canyon road below. Once riders are on the main road they can ride down to Palisade State Park where they began. Beaver Creek/Clear Creek Loop This route is a challenge for intermediate to advanced riders in good physical shape. Its 21 miles long, although it is possible to shuttle to the top to avoid the climb. This is an ATV route, so be prepared to yield to the right. From Mayfield, pedal up Twelve Mile Canyon Road, also FS Road #022. Approximately 5.5 miles from town the Beaver Creek Road, also FS Road #029, takes off on the right hand side of the road. Go onto this road bearing right again where it forks in just under a mile. In another two miles the road forks again. The left fork will take riders to Woods Lake. Stay right, onto FS Road #159, and continue heading south, down into the drain-
age, across the creek and up onto the ridge. Reach the ridge and head east, toward Porcupine Knoll. A short loop to the southeast of the knoll will take riders out to the start of the Balsam Grove Ridge Trail, FS Trail #127. This great, sometimes wild, single track that heads back down into Twelve Mile Canyon that may be too much of a temptation for some. Mary’s Nipple (10,984’), one of the higher points on the plateau, rises to the southeast. Another mile beyond the knoll and bear right again, heading down the Clear Creek Drainage. Riders may also want to explore down Olsen Canyon Trail which they will pass taking off to the left as they begin the steepest part of the descent. This trail comes out just above Mayfield in Twelve-mile Canyon. Continue heading down Clear Creek Canyon, following the trail as it criss-crosses over the stream. When bikers emerge onto the main canyon road, go left and head back to Mayfield. North Fork Manti Canyon This trail is rated for intermediate to advanced riders who will travel 15 miles and while riders must be in good physical condition, not much technical skill is required. The trail starts at the Manti Community Campground, approximately five miles up Manti Canyon from town. Climb on a graded dirt road for almost 5 miles before reaching Skyline Drive. This climb is 3,000 feet in five miles. For bikers who aren’t up to the climb, they may want to shuttle or drop off at the point where Manti Canyon Road meets Skyline Drive. Once on Skyline Drive, go left, heading north. There elevation here is 10,000 to 10,500 feet. Pass Jet Fox Reservoir at 2.5 miles from the starting point on Skyline Drive and in another half mile bikers will come to the turn-off for Lowry’s Fork and Logger Fork Reservoir, also FS Road #046. Go left on this road and bear left at the fork in the road. The right fork will take riders to Loggers Fork Reservoir. De-
scending steeply for just under two miles bikers will come to the North Fork Trail, also FS Road #046. Go left again, following this drainage down to where it meets the main Manti Canyon Road. From here it is just another mile back to the campground. Burnt Hill Loop This ride is for intermediate riders and will take three to four hours to traverse the 17 mile ride. However, a shuttle can be taken to the start of Thistle Flat Road to eliminate the climb. From Manti start climbing up Manti Canyon. Pedal this gradual grade for 7.5 miles gaining 2,500 feet in elevation. At this point the Thistle Flat Road, also FS Road #193 takes off on the right hand side of the road. Go onto this road heading west as the trail wraps around the south side of Burnt Hill. Just under three miles from where riders picked up Thistle Flat Road, they will come to the Patton Trail taking off on their right. This is a rough trail and recommended for hiking only. Continue onward to Patton Reservoir. Cross the top of Birch Canyon and Funks Canyon before intersecting the Manti Sheep Trail, about 2.5 miles beyond the reservoir. Once bikers reach the sheep trail the route begins to descend rather steeply. Certain sections of loose rock will rattle bones and nerves so walking those sections may be a good choice. Drop down into the valley just south of Manti as ending this ride. New Canyon/Cane Valley Loop Another trail for intermediate peddlers which is 16 miles and again, shuttling to the top will eliminate the climb. From the town of Ephraim, begin heading up Ephraim Canyon. Just under three miles from town, FS Road #039 forks off to the left and heads up New Canyon. Climbing more steeply now, reach the turn off for New Canyon Reservoir in approximately four miles. This is the highest point in the ride. From the reservoir, head north
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on FS Road #278, the Hell Hole Ridge Road, and roll along for one mile before picking up the Pigeon Creek Driveway Trail, a single-track also listed as FS Trail #074. This trail branches off the Hell Hole Ridge Road to the left just over a mile from the reservoir. The trail first heads northwest following the Horseshoe Ditch before dropping down into Cane Valley and heading west to where it ends at Snow College. The Horseshoes This is a great trail for hiking or an out and back trail for novice to intermediate bikers looking for a 10 mile ride taking two to three hours. The best way to access the West Sanpete Trail, also FS Trail #090, is from the town of Ephraim. Drive up Ephraim Canyon all the way to Skyline Drive. Go left and drive for approximately another eight miles to the West Sanpete Trailhead where it
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is located on the left-hand side of the road. Begin hiking by wrapping around the ridge and into the basin of the glacially carved Big Horseshoe. People will lose very little elevation as they follow the contour of the slope as it wraps around into the basin of Little Horseshoe. Intersect the Pigeon Creek Driveway Trail in just less than five miles. Take this trail heading up to Skyline Drive and follow Skyline drive back to the starting point or return back via the trail. Sanpete Valley Loop Road This ride is for novice and intermediate riders, year-round, covering 38 miles and taking about four hours. From the town of Mt. Pleasant, head south on US 89. Bear left onto UT 117 to Spring City about one mile out of town. Follow UT 117 as it heads west through Chester to the small hamlet of Wales. From Wales head north on UT 30 as it parallels the San Pitch Mountain, to the town of Foun-
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tain Green. From Fountain Green turn around and head south on UT 132 to the town of Moroni. From Moroni, head east on UT 116 back to the town of Mt. Pleasant where the ride began. Powerhouse Loop This ride is for advanced riders as it takes four to five hours and covers 22 miles. A shuttle up to Skyline Drive will eliminate the climb making the ride shorter and easier. From Spring City head east up Oak Creek Canyon on FS Road #036. Continue to climb on that road, gaining over 4,000 feet in just under nine miles, to where it intersects with Skyline Drive and ride south for approximately three miles to the Canal Canyon Trail, also FS Trail #058. Make sure helmets are on tight and prepare for a fast and sometimes wild descent. Go right onto this trail and follow it as it heads south across the top of the drainage to Poulson Ridge. The trail follows the ridge for approximately 2.5 miles before
hitting the Canal Canyon Road, also FS Road #339. As bikers emerge from the canyon bear right onto the canal road that heads north back into town. Maple Canyon A hiking trail for novice to intermediate hikers looking for a three mile hike taking one to two hours to complete. There are other routes to explore in this canyon, so be prepared and take plenty of water. From Maple Canyon Campground head north up the Right Fork of Maple Canyon. Follow the route as it makes a loop, connecting with the Middle Fork Trail about midway up. Go left onto the Middle Fork Trail to get back to the campground or go right, further up into the drainage. In one-half mile, hikers will intersect the Skyline Trail, also FS Road #069, where they can go left, hiking south for approximately 1.5 miles to the top of the Left Fork Trail. Go right, down this trail to return to Maple Canyon Campground.
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Small town beginnings in Sanpete County Where in the world did Sanpete County get its name? It all started when the Ute Chief Wakara invited pioneers to settle the San Pitch valley, named after a tribe of hunter-gatherer Indians. Wakara claimed that the Great Spirit had appeared to him in a dream, telling him to welcome the white men. Later, Wakara engaged his guests in the infamous “Walker War” from 1853-54. The Black Hawk War, named for another Ute leader, also disrupted county settlement from 1865-68. Eventually, the San Pitch name was corrupted to Sanpete. Some historians now believe that more than the agricultural skills Wakara claimed to want for himself and his tribe, he was interested in the cattle that the pioneers seemed to take with them everywhere they went. The county wasn’t the only entity to undergo a name change. Most of the cities within the county have gone through changes in identity since their founding. Indianola Lying at the northeast edge of Thistle Valley, Indianola was organized as a ward and named by Apostle Erastus Snow in 1880. Then it numbered over 100 members-half Indians, half Whites. North Sanpeters had herded livestock in the valley and even homesteaded there before Brigham Young decided to set up a model Indian farm for Utes not already removed to the Unitah Basin. Eventually the church had to pay $12,000 to induce pioneers to vacate the valley. Eventually, most of the Utes moved away, died, or simply failed to multiply, so some of the sellers eventually returned to the valley. Most of them lived on their farms rather than locate close to the brick meetinghouse (now a granary) built on the town site. Milburn Milburn occupies a picturesque cove barely visible from the U.S. 89 scenic overlook near Hilltop. Platted in 1886 on a rocky slope watered by Dry Creek, it was organized as a ward in 1896. The fair number of sawmills already
built in canyons above it sparked the choice of name. Families began homesteading this herd ground of Fairview as early as 1876, so a majority of Milburner’s never lived in the town itselfloosely clustered around a school, church and stone store/dance hall whose walls still stand. When Dry Creek turned wet and wiped out the town in 1903, the population spread out even more. Eventually so many moved away that the church dissolved the ward and transferred the last 33 members to Fairview in 1961. Freedom Freedom was settled in 1875 under the name of Draper, which was the name of the families who settled there. The settlement was located along Current Creek four miles north of Wales. In 1877 the Draper’s and other families formed a ward which was renamed Freedom and lasted until 1881. The arrival of the Martin Van Buren Taylor family eventually required the creation of a new ward in 1897 which lasted until 1926. The orchards, the best in Sanpete, and the Meadow View Creamery kept the small community going. Freedom is the gateway to beautiful Maple Canyon. Chester Soon after the homesteading fever hit Sanpete in 1870, polygamists and other farmers from Mt. Pleasant, Moroni and Spring City spread out onto the meadows along the bottomlands of Oak and Canal Creeks below Spring City. Despite their dispersion they formed a ward (1877) named Chester, shortened by the Post Office from the “Chesterfield” proposed by David Candland, who had immigrated from Chesterfield, England. We must forgive his lack of originality. He was only trying to improve the image of the hamlet from its original name: The Bottoms. A meetinghouse, a school, an Allred store, and a few houses soon sprang up close to the crossroads at the center of town. Axtell Settled about 1874 by John
Bosshardt, who raised the first barley and alfalfa and Lars Fjeldsted, who ran a co-op heard of sheep, and Axel Finarsen, a Danish bachelor. The town spread out on an east-west axis along Willow Creek, which was the area’s name until the railroad and post offices arrival in 1891. The place has an expansive open flavor reminiscent of the Midwest, with irrigated grains and alfalfa sweeping eastward to the foothills of the Wasatch Plateau. Farms and houses are dispersed, as are Axtell’s “central places,” notably the post office and the ward house. Thus it differs from the typical Mormon village settlement plan. Axteller’s have a keen appreciation of their “peace and quiet” and a sense of “in between” stemming from their county border location. Notable sites include historic and contemporary salt mines in the foothills east and west. Willow Creek Reservoir, a haven for wildlife, is about 5.5 miles east of town behind the foothills, and a graded road continues to Skyline Drive near 10,984-foot Musinia Peak. Fayette The area was settled by five families from Springville who arrived by ox team April 8, 1861. After finding Hog Wallow (Gunnison) too crowded, they backtracked five miles to establish Warm Creek. Three families soon left, but the Joseph Bartholomew and James Mellor families stuck it out and descendants remain today.
One pioneer described the site as a lush meadow paradise abounding in wildlife. Chief Arapeen extracted two fat oxen for ceding the life-giving spring and some calves for the meadowlands. Willow-covered dugouts and wagon boxes first provided shelter, followed by log cabins and later houses of local stone and brick. Retreats were common and log buildings were moved inside the Gunnison fort during the Blackhawk War of the 1860s. Apostle Orson Hyde urged the name change to Fayette for the New York town where the LDS Church was organized. Ghost Towns Sanpete also has its share of ghost towns. Across the Sanpitch River from Ephraim and against the Sanpitch Mountains is Manasseh, which consisted of 21 families scattered from the borders of Maple Canyon to a point near Wales. The hollow west of Sterling is where the old town of Pettyville used to be. In 1881, the people of Pettyville moved to Sterling. Dover was founded in 1875 over the hills north of Gunnison and around the point on State Road 28. If you go west of the Sevier River, you might see remnants of farms where Dover once existed. The ghost town of Clarion, located west of Gunnison, was a settlement of Jewish immigrants, founded in the fall of 1911. They tried to eke a living from the poor, rock-strewn soil with very little resources, and abandoned the site in November 1915.
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Scandinavian Days celebrates 41 years The annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival for 2017 is set for Friday and Saturday, May 26 — 27, Memorial Weekend in Ephraim. The festival welcomes visitors from all around to come enjoy the traditional festivities. About 650,000 Utahns trace their ancestry to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. Like us, many are descended from 19th Century Scandinavian converts to the LDS Church. Upon arrival, people can go to the information booth located at 150 East 100 North, for all questions and answers and to pick up a printed guide for the festival. Pioneer Heritage Reenactments The festival begins Friday at 9 a.m. when the Pioneer Heritage Company will begin showing festivalgoers how the pioneers lived, worked and played. Come to Snow College 100 East 100 North for two days of reenactments that should give modern day folk a glimpse into the pioneer way of life. See how pioneers cooked historic Scandinavian recipes over an open fire. Then, stick around for demonstrations on period sewing, woodworking, and listen to some good old-fashioned pioneer storytelling. The kids should have fun participating in pioneer children’s games and activities. The reenactments and demonstrations go from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Traditional Scandinavian dress is in fashion for the Annual Scandinavian Festival which is held May 26-27, in Ephraim, over Memorial Day weekend.
Scandinavian Heritage Conference Beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, the Scandinavian Heritage Conference will take place in the auditorium of the Snow College Huntsman Library, 150 E. College Ave.
The conference gives participants an opportunity to learn about and reflect on Scandinavian and pioneer influences in the lives of early settlers of Ephraim and the Sanpete Valley and are particularly interesting for those
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with Scandinavian or other pioneer ancestors. The conference this year with speakers at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., features presentations focusing on the Blackhawk War by Richard Stevens and early musical history in Ephraim, the Sanpete Valley, and at Snow College by Dr. Vance Larsen. It is a free education event. Quilt Expo Also beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, is the Scandinavian Heritage Festival’s Quilt Expo. It takes place upstairs in the Ephraim Co-op Building, 96 North Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. The expo includes quilts from local artists, particularly quilts that exemplify Ephraim’s Scandinavian or pioneer heritage and Mormon pioneer handicraft as kept alive by today’s aficionados. A patchwork of quilts is expected to show up at the Scandinavian Festival Quilt Show; hand sewn, machine sewn, appliqued, pieced or perhaps even antique. Many quilters are people who like to sit down, be with others and work together on puzzles, said quilt show coordinator Marcia Christensen. “We’ve always said quilting is kind of crazy, you take some nice material and take it apart into pieces, and then you put it back together again.” Local quilting groups, like the See SCANDINAVIAN, Page C22
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Mountain Valley Quilting Group in Gunnison, the Horseshoe Mountain and Stitchin’ Sisters groups in Ephraim, and Quilt Keepers in Wales, will all contribute quilts to the show, but others are encouraged to bring their works in as well. Antique quilts, that may have been in the family for years, are also welcome as are quilts by young or first-time quilters, and quilted projects other than blankets. But tied or kit quilts are not encouraged, Christensen said. The show will not be judged, but visitors may vote for their favorite quilts. To show a quilt, bring it to the co-op by Thursday between 10 a.m. — 12 noon. Quilt show organizers will attempt to show all works brought in depending on available space. For more information or to enter a quilt, call Marcia Christensen, 435-2832212. Entertainment From Friday Noon through Saturday at dusk, the festival grounds on the north side of the Snow College campus and at Pioneer Heritage Park, 50 North 100 West, will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more.
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Storytelling In the cold, dark winters of old Scandinavia, storytellers were held in high esteem because of their ability to spin tales of adventure, romance, and war providing a welcome diversion from everyday tasks. Eager listeners stared into the flames while images of magical conquests swept through their minds and inflamed their imaginations. Over time, electronic entertainments seem to have shuffled storytellers off to the pages of history books, except for special events such as Ephraim’s Scandinavian Heritage Festival. On Friday and Saturday afternoon storytellers will be drawing on the old and cherished tradition of storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, as storytelling has expanded to include pioneer stories and other folktales from various tellers who love the craft. Dinner — Fireworks The Little Gourmet Scandinavian Dinner will be served Friday at 6 p.m. at the Greenwood Student Center at Snow College. A minimum of 300 hungry souls will be fed. No reservations are required but there is a fee. Come experience a Scandinavian dinner of epic proportions, literally a smorgasbord—a buffet-style meal that originated in Sweden. A feast like this may require a second stomach.
There will be a fireworks show after dinner or at dusk Friday night right outside the Greenwood Student Center. Saturday, May 27 The annual Fun Run, 5k, 10k will begin the fun-filled day with registration starting at 6 a.m., at 50 East 100 North. To enliven the competition this year, the Ephraim Youth City Council is adding a vibrant twist to the Fun Run called “Color Me Viking.” At participants’ request, runners can be coated with powdered paint in Scandinavian colors and end the race in “rad” style. Pre-register online at http:// scandinavianfestival.org . If runners don’t meet the deadline, they can register on-site. There’s a lot of events this day so be sure to stop by the Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main Street, to start the day off with an appetizing breakfast. The Lions Club Aebleskiver breakfast will be available from 8 — 10 a.m., in a pavilion located in the parking lot behind the Ephraim Co-op. While at the Ephraim Co-op be sure to explore the Olde Crafter’s Village with art for kids where there will be various traditional artisans demonstrating trades such as a blacksmith, wood worker, Swedish rug weaving, soap maker and doll carver. In addition artists will be demonstrating bobbin lace,
tatting, harbinger, black work, crocheting, knitting, and yarn spinning. New this year will be a bread maker and a brave fellow that is going to get children involved in making butter! Throughout this eventful day, there will be lots of entertainment, good food, bus tours, and activities for children and much, much more. Most entertainment events take place on the Snow College Main Stage or on the Heritage Plaza stage. Annual Grand Parade One of the Scandinavian Heritage Festival’s highlights is the annual parade, which will take place this year beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route follows Main Street from 300 South to College Avenue (100 North), where it turns west for one block. Ephraim City anticipates that this year’s parade will be very fun and interesting for all participants and spectators alike. The parade will give an opportunity to reflect upon the Scandinavian heritage of this part of the country. Each year the parade is well attended with local residents as well as may visitors who come for the weekend. Families, businesses, organizations or for that matter, anyone, may enter the parade. All appropriate family friendly entries are
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welcome. A Scandinavian theme is encouraged for each entry. Candy is okay. There is no entry fee, but entries must pre-register online: www.scandinavianfestival. org/parade. On the day of the parade, entries are required to check in at the corner of 300 South 50 East and will line up on 300 South on the east side of Main Street starting at 9 a.m. For further information about the parade, contact Thomas Peterson at 435-668-2068 or parade@scandinavianfestival.org. Car Show Then take a walk down memory lane and view all the original vehicles in The Original Side By Side Car Show from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. They will be parked on 100 East Street between Center and 100 North. Prizes will be given for each of the top divisions and one grand prize for Best of Show at 3 p.m. For more information or to register visit http://scandinavianfestival.org/car-show. Bus Tours There will be two bus tours available starting at 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. Each tour -lasts 50 – 60 minutes and participants will be on the bus the entire time. The tour will visit parts of Ephraim, including historic sites, buildings, and homes that highlight the early history of the town eand its Scandinavian settlers. Vike On A Bike The second annual “Vike on a Bike,” a mountain bike race for all experience levels begins at 12 noon, Saturday, at 400 East 100 North. There is a registration fee swhich includes a T-shirt and race number. Viking bikers have four course options: family, beginner, novice, and sport. The beginning and advanced races are seven-mile ycourses that begin at Snow College campus and go east along Kane Valley Road, with two loops over Black Hill for the advanced rider, and an easier loop for the beginning rider. The Family Fun Ride will be out and back on Kane Valley Road. The riders will finish back at the
festival at the Noyes Building on the courses designed by Durke Gordon. All riders are encouraged to be in the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. to promote the race and warm up their muscles. Families are encouraged to decorate their Viking bikes. For more information call Beverly Thomas (435) 340-1052 or visit http://scandinavianfestival. org/viking-on-a-bike. Tennis Tournament Participate in this year’s “Scandinavian Open” Tennis Tournament on Saturday, from 1 — 4 p.m., at the Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East. There is a fee to participate. Depending on the amount of people that sign up there will be singles and doubles matches for men and women. Different skill level groups will also be considered. Should be super fun, come and play some tennis! To sign up or for more information call or text Justin at (435) 764-4658 or visit http://www.TennisSignUp. com. Pickleball Scandinavian Days drop-in pickleball tournament will take place on Saturday, at 4 p.m., at Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East. Doubles partners will be chosen by a random draw and you play until you lose. No entry fee, but please sign up by 3:45 p.m. so pairing brackets can be filled out. Doubles only and players are responsible for making line calls and game regulations. Contact Sharron Bird (435) 340-0646 after 3 p.m. or Brad Bird (435) 351-1240 for further information. Map Throughout this eventful day, there will be lots of entertainment, good food, bus tours, and activities for children and much, much more. Most entertainment events take place on the Snow College Main Stage or on the Heritage Plaza stage. There is an online map available which details locations of events and parking areas at http://scan.benoch.com/ map-parking. It is printable for reference during the event.
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Spring City’s Funner Summer! Due to the historic nature of the Fountain Green area where raising sheep was a huge industry and is still an ongoing way of life for some, a big celebration known as Lamb Days is held every year. Come celebrate July 14-15 in Fountain Green.
Lamb Days welcomes visitors July 10-15 When entering the Sanpete Valley from Nephi, visitors enter Salt Creek Canyon and head east. The first town traveler’s encounter is historic Fountain Green. During the 1850s the area now known as Fountain Green was just a popular campground for Salt Creek and San Pitch travelers. The campground located just below the Divide and Mt. Nebo had a green fountain called “Big Springs,” which was second to no other spring in the Sanpete Valley. Over time the Johnson’s and other families from Santaquin in Utah Valley settled the area and named it Fountain Green. Each July Fountain Green throws a big celebration known as Lamb Days. The name is fitting due to the historic nature of the area where raising sheep was a huge industry and is still an ongoing way of life for some. Lamb Days draws people from all over and the annual activities include: Co-ed so ftball tournaments, youth lamb show and judging, mutton and sourdough dinner, youth talent show, fun run, chuck-wagon breakfast, craft fair, parade, and fireworks. First up is the annual Co-ed softball tournament will take place July 10-13. To participate call Kathy Taylor (435) 262-7568. Starting Friday, July 14, at Noon, there will be a youth lamb show and judging. From 3 to 9 p.m., a craft fair, and from 5 to 8 p.m., a lamb and sourdough dinner.
Lamb pit preparation will be at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., a kid’s movie will be presented at the Fountain Green Community Theatre, 60 South State. Saturday, July 15, Fountain Green will start the day off with a Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. To participate contact Alyson Strait (435) 262-1404. From 7 to 9 a.m., grab a bite to eat with family and friends at the chuck-wagon breakfast. At 7:30 a.m., the flag ceremony will begin, followed by the craft fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mammoth parade will begin at 10 a.m., to participate contact Greg Bailey (435) 2627683. Followed by a watermelon eating contest at 11:30 a.m. This year’s Lamb Days Got Talent program begins at 12 noon. For information or to participate contact Bonnie Folkner (435) 851-0719 or Ann Nielson (435) 445-3532. Activities at the park also begin at noon and will include a raffle, games, rides and entertainment. At 1:30 p.m., lamb sandwich sale and a lamb sale at 2 p.m. Mutton bustin’ takes place at 3 p.m., to participate contact Darcie Cook (435) 445-3272. Sawdust dive and prize drawings at 4 p.m. followed by the annual co-ed softball championships at 6 p.m. To conclude the day’s events, a fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m.
May 26th Dedication of Old School Community Center 1-2 p.m. Tour the Old School
May 27th Heritage Day –all day Old School Historic Home tours
June 5th 3rd Annual Pet Show 7 p.m. City Park –bring pets & chairs
PIONEER DAYS July 21st Family Street Dance 8:30 -10:30 p.m. “Rock of Ages”
July 24th
Fireman’s Breakfast 7- 9 a.m. Fun Run/Walk 7 a.m. Mammoth Parade 10 a.m. No parking on Main Street! Park Party 11 a.m.-3 p.m. –bring chairs Pioneer Games for all ages, Old Car Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Music in the Park, Lunch in the Park, Hand-made Crafts DUP Museum Grand Opening Ceremony 1 p.m. Old School Community Center Saga of Spring City 7 p.m. City Park –bring chairs
Other Spring City summer events: Aug 4th - 5th
Bluegrass Festival –days & evenings
July 22nd
Aug. 29th - Sept. 2nd Park Concert & Ice Cream Social 7 p.m. “Cross Strung” Plein Air Painting Competition — 10 a.m. –bring chairs Artist Studio tours July 23rd Old Time Gospel Music Revival 7 p.m. City Bowery -bring chairs
Sept. 9
School Bell Run— 6:30 a.m. 1 mile Fun Run & 1 mile or 3K Walk/Run
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Free fishing day June 10 Mark Saturday, June 10, on the calendar! That’s the day to plan of having fun in Sanpete County, free, outdoors and close to home. June 10 will be a great day to take a kid fishing: It’s Free Fishing Day in Utah. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. “Make plans now to take the family out and enjoy a free day of fishing,” says Drew Cushing, warm water sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. Cushing says early June is one of the best times of the year to fish in Utah. Fishing for warm water fish, including bluegill, catfish, white bass and smallmouth and largemouth bass, is just starting to pick up. And trout and other cold water fish are still active and available to catch. Some of the best places to fish Before Free Fishing Day, the DWR will place extra fish in waters across Utah. Most of the fish will be placed in lakes and reservoirs, so lakes and reservoirs should be good places to fish on June 10. Utah’s community fishing ponds are another good place to try. Before June 10, catfish that average 18 inches in length will be stocked into the ponds. “Catch one of these cats,” Cushing says, “and you’ll be in for a fun fight.” Depending on where a person lives, a community pond might be only a few minutes away. To learn more about Utah’s community fishing ponds visit https:// wildlife.utah.gov/fishing-in-utah/community-fisheries.html.
Cushing says the DWR will keep stocking catfish into the ponds until the temperature cools in the fall. “Then, we’ll place trout in the ponds,” he says. Learn the rules Anglers don’t need a license to fish on June 10, but all of the other rules in the state’s fishing guidebook will still be in effect. Cushing encourages anglers to get a copy of the 2017 Utah Fishing Guidebook and learn the rules. The free guidebook is available at https://wildlife.utah.gov/utah-fishing-guidebook. html. Copies are also available at DWR offices and from fishing license agents across Utah. “If anyone has questions,” he says, “please call the nearest DWR office. We’ll be happy to help you out.” Special events Several free fishing events will be held on Free Fishing Day. One of the local events will take place east of Ephraim. Community Lake A Free Fishing Day event that includes a fishing contest will be held at Community Lake (sometimes called Lake Hill Pond). The lake is in Ephraim Canyon, about five miles east of Ephraim. Before the event, the DWR will stock the pond with trout. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The fishing contest starts at 10 a.m. Food and prizes will be available. The U.S. Forest Service is sponsoring the event. For more information, call the Sanpete Ranger District office at (435) 283-4151.
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Mormon Miracle Pageant portrays history in action Travelers seeking quiet relaxation and historical reflection may come to Manti to spend a night or two at quaint bed and breakfasts, or tour the grounds of the historic Manti LDS Temple, built in 1888. But in June of each year, Manti takes on new life and excitement when the Manti LDS Temple grounds turn into a giant stage, larger than a football field, for the Mormon Miracle Pageant. The town truly comes alive as a cast of over 1,000 depict with dance, music and drama, a unique production for a large audience seated under the canopy of stars. The pageant runs for eight nights, June 15-17, 20-24 with no performance on Sunday or Monday. Admission is free. Gates open each night at 6 p.m., and the pageant begins at 9:30 p.m. This year will mark the 51st year
Each year in June, on a hill overlooking the Sanpete Valley the annual Mormon Miracle Pageant is held. This year visitors should plan to visit the Manti
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of the pageant. Each year, the pageant retells the account of the resurrected Jesus Christ visiting the people on the American continents. The dramatization includes Christ healing and teaching the people, as well as blessing the children, just as he did in Jerusalem. Then time fast-forwards to the 1800s, when farm boy Joseph Smith received and later translated the record of this ancient American people. The record is known today as the Book of Mormon. Finally, the presentation concludes with the story of a fictional couple searching for religious truth and enlightenment and the joy they find upon discovering that family relationships can be eternal. First time pageant-goers will find the following tips useful: Arrive early for optimum seating. First-come seating is provided for 14,000 and there is room on the grass for additional spectators. June evenings can be cool so
bring a sweater or blanket. Blankets may be used on chairs but are not allowed in the aisles. It is wise to also be prepared in case of inclement weather. There are facilities and accommodations for special needs, lost and found, drinking fountains, restrooms, translators. Search and Rescue and emergency personnel are on site. While the pageant is free, dinner is not. Travelers are welcome to bring a picnic dinner but no food or drink is allowed on the temple grounds. Visitors can also purchase a barbequed turkey or roast beef dinner near the pageant grounds. The tasty meals are reasonably priced and will be served each evening during the pageant at the National Guard Armory, 100 West Union, in Manti. In addition, a variety of food and craft booths will also be available in the Food Court located at 200 North Main. Remember to eat before returning to the pageant as no food or drink is allowed on the temple grounds. Plan to stay overnight in Manti
the night of the pageant as traffic will be exceptionally congested at the conclusion of the production. Many visitors find that staying at a bed and breakfast adds to the experience, providing a unique local perspective, plus great service. Whether choosing a bed and breakfast, hotel, or campground, be sure to make reservations well in advance. Camping at Manti City Park, 200 North 300 West, is allowed only during the pageant on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Reservations are not taken. Restroom facilities are available, but no showers. There is a fee, so campers should go ahead and set up tents or trailers and a camp-fee collector will visit the site to collect. The park is within walking distance of the temple grounds. Be sure to take some time before or after the pageant to explore the region. Take a scenic drive, rent ATVs, check out the nearby fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails or visit one of the museums, unique boutiques or
craftsman shops. For those not familiar with the story of The Book of Mormon, it may help to learn a bit about its history before attending the pageant. Background information can be obtained from locals or members of the LDS Church or check out a copy of The Book of Mormon from the library in Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant or Manti. Interested persons can also visit https://history.lds.org/ or https:// www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm.
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The Rat Fink Store will be open during the Rat Fink reunion June 1, 2, and 3, at 404 East 300 North, Manti.
15th Annual Rat Fink reunion June 1, 2, and 3 Lovers of music and art can certainly get their fill of amazing art and great live performances that just can’t be seen anywhere else! Plan to visit the Rat Fink store and Rat Fink Museum located at 404 East 300 North, Manti. Both will be open during the reunion so visitors can certainly walk away with a ton of awesome memorabilia. Dozens of Rat Fink artists help to infuse the Rat Fink Reunion with a unique level of energy, creativity and fun. There is certainly no other event that brings so many Rat Fink fans together to share their common interest! This year’s reunion will begin Thursday, June 1, and end on June 3. On June 1, at 1 p.m., folks
from all around can meet and greet with Rat Fink artists, shop in the Rat Fink store, tour the Rat Fink museum or enjoy one of the limited tours of the Roth residence. At 1:30 p.m., meet Robert Draper, chainsaw artist — see his creations in the Roth home. 5 p.m., there will be a concert followed by guest speakers at 6:30 p.m. Banana splits will be available at 8:30 p.m., then the store will close at 9 p.m., until morning. Throughout the weekend Rat Fink DJ, JP Kennedy, will be playing music. Friday, June 2, at 9 a.m., everyone who missed out the day before, can meet and greet with Rat Fink artists who can make
your personalized items. 9:30 a.m., Museum opens for a special unveiling. The store will open after the unveiling presentation. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., screen t-shirt art by Greg “Coop” Cooper (design screened only at this time.) Special Fun Run tee will also be screened for those who have registered. Check out the awards and auction pieces by artists. There will be music and artists all day. Then, at 7 p.m., the Rat Fink 5k Fun Run registration will take place at the Roth residence, followed by the race. Awards for fun run will be presented at the museum after the race. Banana splits will be available at 8:30 p.m., then the store will
close at 9 p.m., until morning. The reunion ends on Saturday, June 3. The Rat Fink Museum and Rat Fink Store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In addition to the museum and store hours, the annual Rat Fink car show will take place at 8 a.m., in Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., there will be a concert in the park followed by a live auction at 12 Noon. The car show awards will take place at 3:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy a concert at the Roth Residence, 404 East 300 North, Manti. Revelers will have another chance to enjoy more music, artists and food. Don’t miss out on the delicious banana splits around 8:30 p.m.
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Spring City’s full of fun summer events Spring City is home to several events this summer. This year the fully renovated old school with museum will be rededicated, Heritage Day comes for a visit, the Third Annual Pet Show runs in town, the Pioneer Day celebrations, Bluegrass Festival, Plein Air Art Competition and fun run events. The old school has been finally renovated and will be dedicated at 1 p.m., Friday, May 26, and tours of the building will take place after the dedication. There will be a sneak peek of art and antiques from 5-8 p.m. for a fee. Heritage Day will be celebrated all day long on Saturday, May 27. The newly dedicated Old School Community Center at 100 East 25 South, will be open. An art auction and sale will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be antiques, crafts, music and food. Historic home tours will be available from 10 a.m.4 p.m. In June Spring City hosts the Third Annual Pet Show on Monday, June 5. All are encouraged to come, watch or participate in show. It will be held in the city park, 100 East 50 South. Bring pets and a chair to sit on. Be sure animals are on leashes. Pioneer Days, for Spring City, will take place July 21-24. On Friday, July 21, from 8:3010:30 p.m., the annual Family Street Dance will take place on Main Street. This year the band will be “Rock of Ages.” The evening of Saturday, July 22 come to the city park, 100 East 50 South, for a concert featuring “Cross Strung.” While there check out the Ice Cream Social. Sunday, July 23, all locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy some old time gospel music during the Old Time Gospel Music Revival, 7 p.m., in the Spring City Bowery, 100 East 50 South. Folks will need to bring chairs. Monday, July 24, Utah’s Pioneer Day, will begin with a Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m. starting at
(Photo courtesy of Cherrie Barrow) Completed in 1899, the old school in Spring city has finally been restored and will be dedicated Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Then on July 24, at 1 p.m., during Pioneer Day celebrations, the DUP will host a grand opening of the Old School Daughters of Utah Pioneers museum located within the newly restored Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East, Spring City.
the park. Also at 7 a.m.-9 a.m., the Fireman’s Breakfast will be served. Then stroll down with chairs to Main Street where the annual Mammoth Parade will begin at 10 a.m. No parking is allowed on Main Street. After the parade there will be fun and games in the park from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be pioneer games for all ages, an Old Car Show, horseshoe tournament, music in the park, lunch in the park and hand-made crafts. Be sure to bring a chair to sit on at the park. During the fun and games, at 1 p.m., the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) will have a museum grand opening of the Old School Daughters of Utah Pioneers museum room located within the newly restored Old
School Community Center, 45 South 100 East, Spring City. The Canal Creek and the Horseshoe Camps purchased the old Elementary School four decades ago in May 1977 to preserve the historic building and to use it as a DUP museum and meeting room for the Camps. Heritage Day and the Spring City Historic Tour began in 1984 to raise money for this project along with city-wide yard sales, bake sales and quilt raffles. It soon became a community effort with many volunteer hours to restore the building. Spring City later purchased the building from the DUP and now the restoration of the school is complete. Later in the evening in the city park the annual Saga of Spring
City presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Visitors should plan to come back to Spring City in August for the Bluegrass and Folk Festival which takes place the weekend of August 4-5, at the Old School Community Center and city park, 100 East 50 South. There will be music, art, crafts and food. Visit www.springcitybluegrass.org for details. Open mic and music Aug. 4, 3-10 p.m. and on Saturday Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., more music. Later on in August the Plein Air Painting Competition begins 10 a.m., Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. There will be artist studio tours available. On Sept. 9, there will be a School Bell Run at 6:30 a.m., it will include a one mile Fun Run and a one mile or 3k walk/run.
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Visit the historic Liberal Hall museum In 1874 a group of Mt. Pleasant citizens who were disenchanted with the Mormon faith worked together to construct a building for their own religious and social activities, which is now known as Liberal Hall. A year later, Presbyterian Minister Duncan McMillan, established a congregation and missionary school at Liberal Hall, which became the base of operations for a network of missionary schools in the territory and the foundation of Wasatch Academy. Located at 67 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Liberal Hall is significant in the history of both Sanpete County and Mt. Pleasant. In the 1990s, Wasatch Academy acquired ownership of Liberal Hall, but was unable to use the building due to its deteriorat-
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ed condition. With the help of Certified Local grants, Wasatch Academy undertook a total building rehabilitation, even pursuing a major capital-campaign. Liberal Hall has been carefully restored as a major landmark on Mt. Pleasant’s Main Street and serves as the museum and cultural center for Wasatch Academy. Hours of operation will be posted at the museum or call (435) 4621443 for appointment.
Ray LaFollette The historic Liberal Hall Museum, 67 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, is significant in the history of both Sanpete County and Mt. Pleasant. Originally built in 1874 and eventually brought under the umbrella of Wasatch Academy not only serves as a museum but also hosts periodic symposium events.
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Heritage Day includes historic home tours The Friends of Historic Spring City announce the annual Spring City Heritage Day, on Saturday, May 27. This event includes a tour of many of the town’s charming, mid-19th Century pioneer homes and buildings, mini concert performances, an art auction, antique sale, handcrafted wares, breakfast and lunch. Spring City leads the way in historic preservation and restoration in Utah. The entire town was designated a national historic district in the late 1970s, and since that time, over 60 local historical structures have been carefully and lovingly restored. Today, Spring City is widely considered the best preserved example of a 19th Century Pioneer village in the entire country. This preservation includes the beautiful Old Spring City School, which, after nearly 40 years of persistent effort, is finally complete! A dedicatory celebration will be held on Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Later on from 5 – 8 p.m. visitors are welcome to preview both antiques and original art works that are for sale in the Old School. There is an entrance fee. See HERITAGE, Page C34 Visitors can purchase a ticket and go on one of the historic home tours Saturday, May 27, during the annual Spring City Heritage Day celebrations. There will be 25 historic pioneer buildings open to the public this year, including the old Bishop’s Storehouse, the old pioneer chapel on Main Street, Victory Hall, and 18 private homes that have been carefully restored.
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The renovated building will be now known as the Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East, Spring City. It will be used as an event center, museum, and city office space. The second floor will include a large ballroom for receptions and community programs, plus art and cultural events. Saturday, May 27, Breakfast will be served in the city park, behind the Old School from 8-10 a.m. Coffee will be available until 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the historic Spring City LDS Chapel, 164 South Main Street. The annual antique sale will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Old School and will be followed by the annual Art Squared silent auction held at 2 p.m., where patrons can bid on one-foot square paintings by well-known Spring City artists, including Lee Bennion, Susan Gallacher, M’Lisa Paulsen, Doug Fryer, Kathleen Peterson, Cassandria Parsons, Lynn Farrar, Ken Baxter, and other Utah artists. Additional works by other well-known artists will also be on sale at the Old School, and in local galleries. Brian Stucki, world renowned tenor, will be providing free mini-concerts at 11 a.m., 12 noon, and 1 p.m. inside the historic Spring City LDS Ward, 164 South Main. There will be 25 historic pioneer buildings open to the public this year, including the old Bishop’s Storehouse, the old pioneer chapel on Main Street, Victory Hall, and 18 private homes. Historic home tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets may be purchased at the Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East, or at the Main Street Firehouse. There will also be many craft-booths along Main Street, displaying and selling locally handcrafted wares and artisanal fare. Spring City is just east of Highway 89, between Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim.
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Long list of nicknames required for Danish heritage Roger Baker
The old timers around here will tell visitors that Ephraim has the longest list of nicknames in the known world. It isn’t clear who did the counting or why they counted or exactly what counts as a nickname. The Guinness Book of World Records seems to ignore this important accomplishment. In fact, it isn’t even exactly clear what “nick” has to do with “name.” A nick off the ol’ name could be something like a chip off the ol’ block, in which case it has gone on for so long that most of those descended from the founding Ephraim Danes are barely slivers or one-syllable ciphers. It is probably some Scandinavian thing because the Prince of Denmark himself, Hamlet, used the term. When he is sending Ophelia to a nunnery he blasts her with a list of accusations like being two-faced and having a speech impediment: “God has given you one face and you make yourselves another: you jig, you amble, and you lisp, and nickname God’s creatures, and make your wantonness your ignorance.” Notice the Danish Prince (not to be confused with the artist formerly known as Prince) was not saying that nicknaming is a good thing to do. Shakespeare’s Hamlet equated nicknaming with being two-faced. But remember, an Englishman, Shakespeare, is putting the words in
the Dane’s mouth. It may be the English who think nicknaming is two-faced because for Danes it is necessary. The fact is that nicknames were necessary among the early Scandinavians of Ephraim because they all had the same name in the first place and were a “son” or “sen” of someone else. I learned about the limited name choices a quarter century ago when a third generation local Dane confronted me with the facts of life in Ephraim: “There are only three kinds of people here: Sens, Sons, and SOBs. Which are you,” he asked. I suppose the questioner was really trying to discover my heritage even though the name usually gives it away. Danish heritage counts for something here off the Wasatch. Sanpete County’s Danish born residents made up 24 percent of its population in 1870. The only other Utah town that rivals this number was Mantua in Cache County. Think of the problems without nicknames to separate out the same names. The bishop announces that Peter Petersen will give the closing prayer and a dozen people begin to make their way to the pulpit. The bishop sees the rush and quickly says that he meant Pete not Peter, and half the men sit down while another bunch stand up. Now standing are all the Peter Hansens, Peter Christiansens, Peter Nielsons and Peter
Andersons. With more clarification, “I meant Pete Peterson,” almost a dozen are still standing. These include “Lead Pencil” Peterson, “Belly Briggs” Peterson, “Pete Bishop” Peterson, “Pete Davy” Peterson, “Yens Peter” Peterson, “Pete Friday” Peterson, “Pat (Parley)” Peterson, “Little Pete” Peterson and, with a possible point to make for women’s equal rights, “Sarah Fat” Peterson. And once again “Oluf Coffee Pot” Thursby would have been passed over for a public Sabbath prayer. Check out the list—at least 200 nicknames for early citizens of Ephraim. And that’s just the list of “prominent” citizens! Because so many early Ephraim residents had similar Scandinavian names, nicknames were used to identify people. Here’s a sample: Andrew “Kinikinik” Olsen; Andrew “Ah-Haw” Anderson; Otto “By-yingo” Anderson; “Chris Cellar” Jensen; “Oluf Coffee Pot” Thursby; “Pete Woodenhead” Hansen; “Tossy Pete” Christensen; “Brazilian Blacksmith” Jensen; “Whiskey Larsen”; “Red Whiskers” Olsen; “Bailer Pete” Hansen; and “Mormon Preacher” Nielsen. “Copper Pete” Hansen; “Shingle Pete” Hansen; “Scottie Water-Eye” Louis Christensen; “Bulldog Anderson”; “Absolutely” Mortenson; “Johnnie Buttermilk” Johnson; “Peg Leg Shoemaker”; “Chinaman” Nielsen; and “Soren Chickenheart” Anderson.
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Fairview Pioneer Days extends from July 10-24 Prepare now for the 33rd Annual Demolition Derby in Fairview. Purchase tickets Saturday, June 24, starting at 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East. Every person attending the event, including babies in arms, is required to have a ticket. This year each ticket buyer is allowed to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets only. Tickets left after June 24, will be sold July 11, 12, and 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State. For information about bundled ticket packets containing tickets to all the events call (435) 427-3858. No outside food or drink, no coolers and no smoking is allowed inside the arena or seating areas during any of the events. Fairview is the largest town in the northeast end of the Sanpete Valley and is located at the junction of the San Pitch River and Cottonwood Creek. Like most of the towns in Sanpete County, Fairview has a rich architectural legacy. In addition to the annual demolition derby, there are several other activities that take place this week including Lace Days, sports tournaments, ATV rodeo, kids rodeo, horse parade, ATV drive for food, fireworks, fireside, Fun Run, craft fair, EMT Barbecue, vintage car show, art walk, and Fairview Idol. Just to name a few. The annual Lace Days starts things off from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 10-12, in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Visitors are encouraged to come and watch as intricate patterns are created with lace. Participants should have a basic knowledge of lacing. The North Bend Entertainers will be presenting a live action play in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. Visit http://www.nbentertainers.org for show and times of the live action. Several activities take place at the Sports Park, which is located south of the rodeo arena at 500 South 85 East. At the Sports Park on Friday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m., all night sand volleyball will begin. Also in the Sports Park at 6 p.m., there will be a horseshoe tournament. July 15, early in the morning at 7 a.m., the annual softball tournament will start at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. At 7:30 a.m., the annual golf tournament will begin at the Skyline Mountain Resort, approximately 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway. To golf call Proshop (435) 427-9575. On Tuesday, July 18, at 7 p.m., the fun, kid’s activities and icebreaker will take place at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. The ATV Rodeo will take place Wednesday, July 19, 7 p.m., in the rodeo arena, south end of town. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets to watch can be purchased at the gate.
Parades are big news in Sanpete County as every town will have one at some point in time during the summer. Fairview City celebrates Pioneer Day on July 24 and visitors come from all over to have some fun.
On Thursday, July 20, at 3 p.m., the First Ever Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk will begin at the Fairview Museum of History and Art. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held followed by a special speaker and open house reception till 6 p.m. The Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk will showcase artists through Aug. 25. Local artists combined with others from all over the state will have art on display, some of which will be for sale. Also on July 20, the Kids Rodeo comes to the big arena at 7 p.m. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets to watch can be purchased at the gate. On Friday, July 21, the horse parade on Main Street starts at 6 p.m. It will be followed, at 7:30 p.m., by the main event rodeo in the arena. Tickets to watch can be purchased at the gate. Saturday, July 22, features the 4th Annual OHV Ride for food. Meet at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m. Register on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/ drive4food. Later the same day, don’t forget to attend the 33rd Annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby. All the action and fun begins at 7 p.m. If you don’t have tickets by then, they may not be available. Fireworks will follow the Demolition Derby about 10 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in the evening there will be a special fireside presented by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at 6:30 p.m., in the Fairview
Second-Third LDS Ward (rock church), 131 East 100 North. Monday begins with a blast. Hope everyone is awake already when the fireman’s wakeup happens at 6 a.m., on July 24. Then at 6:30 a.m., that morning, the annual Fun Run, 5k will begin. Then, at 7 a.m., attend the flag ceremony at Fairview City Hall along with the Fireman’s Breakfast in the pavilion east of city hall. At 10 a.m., the craft fair and boutique will take place on Center Street. Then on State Street at 10:15 a.m., the kid’s motorized parade begins followed by the kid’s walking parade at 10:30 a.m. The big time Pioneer Days parade begins at 11 a.m. All parade participants need to register in advance online at http://fairviewcity.com or call Fairview City (435) 427-3858. Be sure to head back over to the pavilion behind city hall at noon, for the annual EMT Barbecue. One O’clock is a magic number this year and visitors can choose what to visit and see at that time. For instance, from 1-4 p.m., there will be a free Vintage Car Show at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. Also beginning at 1 p.m., there will be old fashioned games for all kids at Iven R. Cox Park, east of city hall, and the Fairview Idol talent show begins in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. To conclude all the events for the day of July 24, participate in a fun game of Scrambalooza, 5 p.m., at the sports park.
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Celebrate Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days June 24-July 5 Celebrating the Fourth of July in Mt. Pleasant is more than just a one day event. It’s called Hub City Days, has always been a family affair, and includes many days of exciting community events including a golf tournament, Mountain Man Rendezvous, 10k/5k Fun run, carnival rides, tractor contest, parade down State Street, early bird breakfast in the park, food, games and entertainment. Festivities also include two days of RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, and a spectacular fireworks display. First up is the annual Hub City Days Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 24. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course. It will be a two-person scramble and first tee-off is at 8 a.m. The golf course is located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Pleasant on the Mountainville Highway, which begins at 200 North in Mt. Pleasant. For information call the pro-shop at (435) 427-9575. Friday June 30 through Tuesday, July 4, visitors will be able to experience the excitement of carnival rides and vendor booths with fun, food and crafts. A new, two-day activity for visitors this year is the Skyline Freedom Fest, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, at the Sanpitch Event Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West. It will feature an equestrian triathlon, where horse and riders tackle three phases of competition, dressage, show jumping and high speed cross country jumping. The fest begins at 9 a.m. each day and admission is free. The 18th Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous will be in town Saturday, July 1 thru Wednesday, July 4, at Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State Street. The rendezvous comes with muzzle loader shoot-outs, exhibits, trading, displays, candy cannon explosions, tomahawk and knife throwing contests, frying pan toss, Dutch oven cookoff, kid’s games, Native American dancers, historical reenactments, Buckskinner’s Ball, and more.
A big part of Hub City Days is the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. This year is the 18th annual rendezvous and is expected to be a lot of fun. Come visit the encampment beginning July 1, in Mt. Pleasant.
Participants camp out in authentic tee pees and wall tents during the three-day event. Spectators are always welcome at these rendezvous. On Saturday, July 1, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the day will begin with a Rendezvous Rifle Shoot to be followed at 3 p.m. by the Shotgun Shoot. Between 3 and 4:30 p.m., there will be a knife and hawk event. At 7 p.m., the raffle and awards will take place. For all Mountain Man Rendezvous questions, contact Dave Gonzales, (801) 885-9501. Also at 7 p.m., Saturday night, there will be a free rodeo family fun night in the outdoor Mt. Pleasant Rodeo Arena, just east of the city park. This event will include barrel racing, stick horse races, calf ribbon pull and musical tires (think musical chairs). Interested participants can sign-up prior to the event at 5 pm. No late entries taken. The Mountain Man Buckskinner’s Ball starts at 8 p.m., in Mt. Pleasant City Park, featuring the band, “Many Strings.” All are welcome to attend. The annual Hub City Rodeo will take place on two nights, Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4. Rodeo tickets can be purchased online at www.hubcityrodeo.com. All reserved seating and all persons entering the rodeo
must have a purchased ticket, including babies. At 7 p.m., each night there will be pre-show entertainment, Mutton Bustin.’ Youth ages seven and under can be contestants but must pre-register by calling (435) 462-3816, on June 26, from 6-8 p.m. There are 25 contestants each night. Then at 8 p.m., after each night pre-show, the main RMPRA Hub City Rodeo begins featuring the Circle J Rodeo Company. On Tuesday, July 4, at 6 a.m., registration begins for the Second Annual 5k-10k Drive 4 Food Fun Run race which begins at 6:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot, at the El Mexicano Restaurant, 848 South Highway 89, Mt. Pleasant,. Register on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/ drive4food. Proceeds will go to the Sanpete Pantry food bank. At 7 a.m., early birds get the worm with breakfast in the city park sponsored by the Sanpete Valley Hospital. At 8 a.m., there will be a tennis tournament at North Sanpete High School, 700 South 300 East. The Mt. Pleasant City Library will have a book sale, at 9 a.m., with games and prizes on the library lawn, 24 East Main. The Mammoth Parade line-up begins at 10 a.m., at 700 South State between State Street and 500 West. To be in the parade,
contact Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034. Meanwhile at 10:30 a.m., the children’s parade will line-up at 700 South State Street by the high school sign. The parade route will travel north on State Street to Main Street and then travel west. At 11 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department will lead the children’s parade which will be followed by the Mammoth Parade at 11 a.m. At noon, look for the restored and ugly tractor contest. Located across the street east of Mt. Pleasant City Park, participants will be showing their prize tractors hoping to win prizes sponsored by Tractor Supply and Mt. Pleasant City. Participants just need to bring their tractor. Also at noon there will be plenty of entertainment and vendor booths in the city park. During the afternoon there will be performances by “Rock of Ages”, and “White Hot.” From 1 to 4 p.m., there will be free wagon rides at the park. At 2 p.m., there will be free games and prizes at the city park fire pit sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant Youth City Council. At 2:30 p.m., the pie and cake contest with prizes will take place by the city park stage. Entries will be judged by members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council. To enter call Coleen Oltrogge (435) 4623034. The Mountain Man Dutch Oven Cook-off will begin at 3 p.m. followed by judging at 5:30 p.m. Sampling will be available for sale at 6 p.m. To enter the cook-off call Pat Gonzales at (801) 367-9849. The second night of rodeo action will take place beginning at 7 p.m. with Mutton Bustin’ followed by the RMPRA Hub City Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. After the rodeo stay at the park to view the spectacular fireworks show. For all Hub City Day information contact Colleen Oltrogge, (435) 462-3034 or (435) 8516943.
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Skyline Freedom Fest, June 30-July 1
Skyline Eventing Park is Utah’s premier cross country facility offering tracks from introductory level through preliminary level. The sport of eventing is likened to the equestrian triathlon where horse and riders tackle three phases of competition. Dressage demonstrates the training of the horse under saddle. Cross country is a test of endurance and physicality where horses and riders jump solid elements at a high rate of speed. Show jumping shows the grace of the horse by jumping rails and fences. The Skyline Eventing Committee encourages all to come experience the thrill of eventing during the Skyline Freedom Fest, June 30-July 1, at the Sanpitch Event Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, in Mt. Pleasant. Free admission. On June 30, at 9 a.m., the two phases, dressage and show jumping, will be on show most of the day. Then on Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m., there Come experience the thrill of eventing at the Skyline Freedom Fest held June 30-July 1, at the Sanpitch Event Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 will be a eventing mini event with South 955 West, during Mt. Pleasant’s Hub City Days. Beginning at 9 a.m. both days, the equestrian sport of eventing will feature dressage, dressage, cross country, and show show jumping and high speed cross country jumping. Free admission, don’t miss it! jumping.
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Ute Stampede continues 83 years of tradition Each year the Ute Stampede features three outstanding parades. Each Parade is unique in its theme. There are horses and buggies, floats and marching bands, drill teams and ball teams and everything in between. And after all those great parades will be three nights of great rodeo action at the fairgrounds. On Thursday, July 13, opening day will start off the 83rd Annual Ute Stampede with a western parade on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Around 7:30 p.m., the introduction of visiting royalties and special guests will begin. At 8 p.m., the first performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo, featuring Flying U Rodeo Stock, will take action. On July 14, wake up early at 6 a.m., and catch a bite to eat at the city park, with the Lions Club, who will be cookin’ up their
famous chuckwagon breakfast. At the Juab County Courthouse, the craft show will begin at 10 a.m. Stroll down on Main Street for Main Street entertainment at 2 p.m. Stay put on Main Street for the Annual Ute Stampede Heritage Parade which begins at 4 p.m. From 7:45 to 8 p.m., there will be an introduction of visiting royalties and special guests along with a second performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo featuring Flying U Rodeo Stock. The last day of Nephi’s events on will begin at 6 a.m. on July 15, with a chuckwagon breakfast provided by the Lions Club at the city park. From 7:30 to 8 a.m., there will be a Ute Stampede Fun Run at the city park and at 8 a.m., Ute Stampede golf tournament at Canyon Hills Golf Course. At 10 a.m., there will be a craft show at Juab County Courthouse,
Fighting bulls is only part of the on-the-edge-of-your-seat-action to be seen during the 83rd Annual Ute Stampede that takes place in Nephi for three days, July 13-15.
car show at the city park, horseshoe pitching tournament in the back of the county courthouse, and the Nephi Gun Club stampede shootout. From 2 to 4 p.m., head on down to Main Street for some entertainment and to watch the
Mammoth Parade at 4 p.m.. The last events of the day will begin at 7:45 p.m., with another introduction of visiting royalties and special guests, followed by the third performance of the Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo featuring Flying U Rodeo Stock.
Cool cars, ugly trucks, other activities slated for Moroni 4th of July Moroni will host a full slate of activities this year during their annual 4th of July. The fun starts with the Turkey Slam Softball Tournament on June 24. Each team is guaranteed four games. Prizes will be awarded. There is a maximum of 14 players per team. For signups or more information, contact Heidi Roper at (208) 227-3140. July 3 On Monday, July 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., the famous BBQ Turkey Dinner hosted by Norbest will take place at the city hall park, 80 South 200 West. Also pre-registration for the fun run will take place at the park at the same time as the dinner. July 4 The day starts at 5:45 to 6:15 a.m., with the Fun Run registration. For pre-registration, contact city hall at (435) 436-8359 x 2. The race follows at 7 a.m. From 7 to 9 a.m., breakfast will be served with the flag cere-
mony at 8 a.m., both at the city hall park, 80 South 200 West. At 9:45 a.m., the famous ping pong drop will take place along the parade route with hundreds of prizes. Then stay-tuned for the Mammoth Parade at 10 a.m. For parade info and entries, contact Tyler Bailey at (435) 851-0568 or tyler.bailey@nsanpete.org. At 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the annual carnival will be held at the Center Street Ball Park (across from the Activity Center), 200 North Center Street. The carnival will have fun games with prizes and features a 25 foot water slide. The famous Norbest turkey sandwiches will be available. All “Cool Cars and Ugly Trucks” are summoned to the Center Street Ball Park for everyone to have a chance to admire or comment. For more information, contact Julieanne Larson at juliannelarson@hotmail.com. At 11:30 a.m., relay races will also take place at the Center Street Ball Park with the Basket-
drserg — Fotolia Cool cars and ugly trucks will take center stage during the Moroni 4th of July celebration. The contest will take place at 11 a.m., at the Center Street Ballpark. For more information, contact Julianne Larson at juliannelarson@hotmail.com.
ball Shootout at the activity center, 231 North Center, at Noon. At 7:30 p.m., the Pre-Fireworks Show featuring JD Fox will be held at the Center Street Ball Park. Enjoy great entertainment along with hot hamburgers and hot
dogs hot off the grill. The finality of the day’s activities will be the spectacular Fireworks Show at 10 p.m., presented by Fire Chief Paul Anderson and his crew of the Moroni Fire Department.
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Ephraim Square welcomes all during Scandinavian Days May 26-27
Visitors to Scandinavian Days May 26-27 need to make a point to visit the Ephraim Square, located at about 90 North Main in Ephraim. The historic Ephraim Square encompasses three buildings, the Ephraim Co-op, the Old Granary Art Center and the Bishop’s Storehouse, all of which are historic. Events at Ephraim Square kick off Friday and Saturday, May 2627, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with the annual quilt show held upstairs in the Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. Don’t worry about climbing the stairs; there is an elevator if needed. Visitors to the co-op will also find lots of Scandinavian items for sale. There will be flags, Viking hats, collector’s items, flower headbands, aebleskiver pans, ornaments, Danish peppernuts, Swedish Bratzlies, the Co-op’s famous fudge and Lingonberry jam which is very hard to get! On Saturday, May 27, the Ephraim Co-op will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and will feature a yummy taster’s table, with lots of items to sample. Ephraim Square explorers will also find the Olde Crafter’s Village and art for kids. Various traditional artisans
will demonstrate trades such as a blacksmith, wood worker, Swedish rug weaving, soap maker and doll carver. In addition artists will also demonstrate bobbin lace, tatting, harbinger, black work, crocheting, knitting, and yarn spinning. New this year will be a bread maker and a brave fellow that is going to get children involved in making butter! Anyone that wants to learn about a craft or have some fun will need to be there. The Old Granary Art Center, 86 North Main, will have a huge booth with lots of children’s art activities to keep them busy. Crafters will charge a small fee for the items children can make in the Olde Crafter’s Village. Items the crafters have made will be available to purchase. History The Ephraim Co-op building and the Old Granary Art Center were constructed of Oolite stone between 1871 and 1874. They are a rare example of Greek revival architecture with a King Post Truss roof. The co-op building was b uilt to serve residents of the area with merchandise from the parent
Ray LaFollette Ephraim Co-operative Mechantile Association building (on left), and the Old Granary Art Center, along with the Bishop’s Storehouse (on far right), are all part of Ephraim Square located at 90 South Main in Ephraim. During Scandinavian Days May 26-27 the square comes alive with traditional trades’ demonstrations, arts and crafts, and lots of Scandinavian items for sale.
ZCMI company in Salt Lake City, through which many items became available in the area for the first time, including store-bought shoes and lace. The building also housed the first post office, a dance hall, and the upstairs housed the Sanpete Stake Academy from 1888 to 1904, which later became Snow College. It was the center for
many town meetings and educational activities. The granary was built for the LDS Church Relief Society to feed the hungry. The granary is now the location of the Central Utah Art Center and the co-op is now a gift and craft store. For more information call (435) 283-6654 or visit http:// ephraim-coop.org.
Manti celebrates July 4 with ‘Ring Out for Freedom’ Manti will begin its July 4 festivities with the annual ringing of the Freedom Bell at the American Legion Hall on Main Street from 6 to 7 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and help ring the bell. At 6:30 a.m., registration will take place at the west pavilion at the city park for the 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ one mile run. The race begins at 7 a.m. Also from 7 to 10 a.m., the American Legion breakfast will be served at the Manti City Park at the east pavilion. Bike decorating will take place
at 9 a.m., followed by the Bike Ride/Race at the northeast corner of the park. At 10 a.m., the patriotic program will be held with the flag raising by the Sixth LDS Ward Scouts. The grand marshal will speak and the Miss 4th of July royalty will be presented. At 10 a.m., signups will be held for the children’s fashion show, with the show starting at 10:30 a.m., hosted by Miss Manti with Miss 4th of July reading descriptions. Get ready for the booths to
open at the park at 11 a.m. Also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., games will begin in ½ hour increments beginning with foot races, threelegged race, horseshoe tournament, potato sack race, candy scramble, money in the hay, egg toss and greased pole contest. Then at 1:30 p.m., signup for the watermelon bust and tug-of-war to be held at 3 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m., free swimming at the Aquatic Center, 64 West 500 North, music and games. At 3:30 p.m., signups will be
taken at the Manti High School tennis courts, 100 West 500 North, with the tournament beginning at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., the Heritage Homerun Derby will be held at the Manti High School Ballfield. Lineup at the Manti Sixth LDS Ward, 295 South Main, for the big parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade will start at 7 p.m. To end the fun-filled day, at 8 p.m., entertainment and fireworks will be held at Manti High School Stadium, 100 West 500 North.
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Celebrate 10 years of racing at Wild Bill’s Raceway
Wild Bill’s Raceway is celebrating 10 years of dirt track racing in Sanpete County! Originally known as Horseshoe Mountain Raceway, Wild Bill’s is a 3/8 mile semi-banked dirt oval located seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. The raceway currently holds races each year for many different classes of vehicles; from modifieds, trucks and pure stocks to bombers and powder puffs. Visitors to the raceway will find grandstands to get a good view of racers along with concessions for food and drinks. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy the races. There are admission fees, but kids age two and under are free! The 2017 race schedule includes races on May 27, June 10, July 1, Aug. 19 and Sept. 1 and 2. Gates open at 2 p.m. Races start at 6 p.m. For more information call Bill or Debbie (801) 400-9705 or vis- The thrill of high speed oval dirt track racing can be felt this summer at Wild Bill’s Raceway located seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. Prepare now to attend the races on May 27, June 10, July 1, Aug. 19 and Sept. 1 and 2. it http://wildbillsraceway.com.
26th Annual Lace Days comes to Fairview Museum The 26th annual Fairview Lace Days will be celebrated Monday — Wednesday, July 10-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in cooperation with the Academy, Beehive and Sanpete Lacers at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Classes will be taught all three days and two special guest teachers will appear this year. Vera Cockuyt, Belgium, will be teaching classes. Maria Provencher, California, will be this year’s vendor and also teaching classes. Participants in the classes must register in advance by calling the museum at (435) 427-9216 or by calling Nancy MacKay at (435) 427-9408. Visitors are welcome to
come and watch the lacers at work on all kinds of lace. Those who plan to participate should bring personal lace and join the lacers. This is an opportunity to learn about the different types of lace and the tools used to make it. There will be demonstrations, information and Provencher will bring all sorts of supplies, materials and tools of the trade for sale. For additional information contact Fairview Museum of History and Art, 435-4279216; Nancy MacKay via email: ncmackay@ cut.net or Alice Wakefield, alicewake@gmail. com.
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Sanpete County boasts top-notch golf courses Sanpete County is home to two top-notch golf courses. East of Sterling in the Palisade State Park is the Palisade Golf Course. Southeast of Fairview, golfers will find the Skyline Mountain Resort’s Golf Course. Both are unique and have their challenges. Palisade The Palisade 18 hole, par 72 golf course measures 6,360 yards from the back tee markers but plays longer because all the par5s play uphill. However, the golf course will challenge even the most advanced player because of the difficulties encountered around the greens. The mountain layout has an elevation change of 230 feet from 5,885 feet at the base to 6,115 at the top. Though it’s expansive undulating greens are truly a test, the greatest challenge may be signature hole number 4. This 179-yard par-3 has an elevation drop of 70 feet and requires golfers to carry the ball over a canyon, and land it precisely on the green. A ball hit too long will hit into the mountain behind the green and ricochet anywhere. On the other hand, a ball hit too short will certainly come to rest in the canyon below. The Salt Lake Tribune has likened this hole to the famous 12th at Augusta National and the Deseret News had it on its “Best Holes” list for 2005. Clubhouse amenities include golf shop, restaurant, club rental, clothing, equipment, and accessories, food and beverages, private and group lessons, driving range, and cart rental. Tee times may be made seven days in advance. Views and vistas of the natural surrounding are stunning. Many golfers use their cameras as much as their clubs. In addition to golf, Palisade State Park next door offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking, off-highway vehicle access, and a variety of other activities. Golf professional is Jordan Van Orman. For information about any of the following tournaments call Pro Shop (435) 835-4653. June 12, 9 a.m., Palisade Senior Amateur (UGA PPR event), shotgun start.
July 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. teetimes, Palisade Pro-Am. Aug. 14, 9 a.m., Two-Man Senior Four Ball (Best-ball), shotgun start. Sept. 16, 9 a.m., Palisade Amateur, shotgun start. Oct. 13-14, 10 a.m., Central Utah Two-Day Amateur, shotgun start. Skyline Mountain Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course is a nine-hole course in Fairview for public and member use. The course is UGA approved with two certified golf instructors with clubhouse, pro shop and cart rentals. Campsite and cabin reservations are available in the resort. Located 2.5 miles south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South in Fairview. For information on all of the following tournaments call the Proshop (435) 427-9575. June 10, 8:30 a.m., Food Bank Golf Tournament, shotgun start, two person scramble, no handicaps required. This is a donation tournament for the Sanpete Pantry food bank. June 24, 8 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days/Sponsor Golf Tournament, shotgun start, two-person, Throw Mama from the Train (players get to throw their ball one time on each hole). No handicaps required. July 8, 8 a.m., Skyline Motorsports Men’s Tournament. Shotgun start, all entrants must have a UGA Handicap Individual Stroke Play. July 15, 8 a.m., Fairview Pioneer Days Golf Tournament. Shotgun start, two-person scramble with UGA handicaps. July 29, 8 a.m., Home Plate Mixed Couples Tournament. Shotgun start, alternating shot and scramble. Aug. 12, 8 a.m., Optic Cup Tournament. Shotgun start, two-person scramble. This is a handicap tournament, however anyone that does not have a handicap will be provided a Peoria handicap. This is a donation tournament to provide eye glasses to local children in need. Sept. 8, 8 a.m., El Mexicano
Ray LaFollette/The Pyramid Sanpete County boasts of two top-notch golf courses. Palisade Golf Course is an 18-hole, 72 par course located in Palisade State Park, Sterling. Skyline Mountain golf course is a nine-hole, UGA approved course with two certified golf instructors with a clubhouse and pro shop located 2.5 miles southeast of Fairview.
Senior Men’s Scramble. Shotgun start, all participants must be at least 50 years of age. Two-person scramble UGA handicap required. Sept. 16, 9 a.m., Fairview Parks
and Recreation Golf Tournament. Shotgun start, two-person scramble, no handicaps required. This is a donation tournament to assist with the Fairview Sports Complex.
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Libraries hold summer reading programs Several libraries throughout the summer will hold summer reading programs. Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading theme this year is “Build a Better World”. Signups start May 30 at the library, but the event will take place at the Rec Center, on the corner of State and Main, every Wednesday morning, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., starting June 7, and running through July 19. Sessions will feature stories, guests, activities, songs, crafts, treats and prizes for ages from birth through elementary school. Those entering middle school through high school may sign up for the teen program starting May 30. Fountain Green Fountain Green serves the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni and Wales. The theme of this year’s program is, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” The program will run from May 30 to Aug. 11, and is open to all ages. To kick off the program, a Free Family Movie Night will be held Tuesday, May
30 at the theater. Shep’s Grill will offer a pizza special for dinner. Concessions will be available for purchase. Beginning in June, summer library hours will be Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. The first Wednesday during June, July and August is board game night beginning at 5 p.m. Come and join the fun. Ephraim Ephraim Public Library will host its Summer Reading Program from June 6 to Aug 11. Many fun activities are planned including art and music as well as events targeting the Summer Reading theme of “Build a Better World.” A full schedule of events will be available at the library by May 26. Please contact the library for more information at 283-4544. Story Time is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., through June 6. Story Time will continue during the summer.An updated schedule will be available by May 26 at the library. For information on upcoming events, check us out on Facebook,
Welsh Days June 23-24 Dutch oven cook-off
Welsh Days is celebrated June 23-24 this year in Wales. Last year’s cook-off winners in Welsh Days Dutch Oven Cook-Off (left to right) were Joe and Angie Bleazard, Robert Williams, Glen Gooch and Anita Port. All cooks participating this year will receive a $20 food voucher at Ephraim Market Fresh, 475 South Main, Ephraim. To enter the cook-off contact Chairman Garrett Davis, (435) 436-8436 or email: gmdavis6@hotmail.com or via mail to: HC 13 Box 4291, Wales UT, 84667.
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Libraries throughout the county will hold summer reading programs to keep kids at the top of their game with some fun activities.
call us or drop by. The library is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gunnison
Gunnison Library will hold a summer reading program at 10 a.m., each Tuesday and Wednesday beginning June 6 until Aug. 1.
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Visit city parks for peace, play
The Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery welcomes visitors to see the thousands and thousands of fish seven days of the week, open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, and on holidays. Visitors will find the hatchery at 1600 West Fish Hatchery Road, northwest of Fountain Green.
Fish hatchery is open seven days a week It is truly fascinating to see the thousands and thousands of fish swimming in the tanks at the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery located northwest of Fountain Green at 1600 West Fish Hatchery Road. Raising fish is a year-round project and always in demand because most reservoir fisheries are heavily used and not able to sustain themselves through natural recruitment or reproduction of the fish in the pond. So the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has implemented a management program dependent on stocking hatchery-reared fish statewide. The Fountain Green facility is
just one of the division’s hatcheries. This is a great location to bring the whole family as it provides an opportunity to view some of Utah’s fish species close up and a sense of the work that must go into stocking Utah’s lakes and streams. To grow healthy fish requires clean water and one of the things Fountain Green is wellknown for is its clean, pure water. The water comes from an artesian spring that flows from the base of the San Pitch Mountain range known as “The Big Springs.” This spring is the source of water for the hatchery and is
channeled through multiple tanks where the fish grow and are separated by size. The Fountain Green hatchery raises 1,000,000 fish or about 180,000 pounds of trout yearly. Species include Rainbow, Cutthroat and Tiger Trout. The fish raised here are used to stock primarily the lakes and reservoirs in the region along with other waters throughout the state. Visitors are welcome to drop in between the hours of 8 a.m.4 p.m., seven days of the week and on holidays. When traveling on Highway 132 between Nephi and Fountain Green watch for the signs just north of Fountain Green.
Most towns or cities in Sanpete County are fortunate to have a beautiful park that offers a quiet place for a picnic, family reunion, stretching travel weary legs or just to relax for the day while the kids have fun on the play equipment. Consider spending the day exploring the sites of a town and relaxing at a park. Ephraim Ephraim City Ball Park, 300 North 200 East. Call 435-2834631 for reservations. Ephraim Heritage Park, 15 South Main Street. Ephraim Pioneer Park, 100 North 75 West. Ephraim Canyon View Park, 700 South 100 East. Fairview Iven R. Cox Park, 85 South 15 East. Call (435) 427-3858. Fountain Green Fountain Green City Park, 300 West Center. Call (435) 445-3453. Gunnison Gunnison City Park, 300 North 45 West. Call 435-5287969 for reservations. Gunnison Park, 100 South 350 West. Manti Manti City Park, 200 North 300 West. Call 435-835-2401 for reservations. Mayfield Mayfield City Park, 175 North Main Street (Park Road). Call 435-528-5061 for reservations. Moroni Moroni City Park, 150 South 200 West. Call (435) 436-8359. Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. Call (435) 4622456. Mt. Pleasant Power Plant Park, 3.5 miles East on 200 South. Spring City Spring City Park, 150 East Center. Call (435) 462-2244. Wales Wales City Park, 150 South State. Call (435) 436-9634.
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Drive4Food events support good cause The Sanpete Pantry distributes almost 20 tons of food per month free of charge to families and individuals in Sanpete County and fills an important need in the community. A sister organization, Drive4Food, helps raise funds for the Pantry. Both organizations have 501C3 status and are state registered. All donations are tax deductible. Drive4Food has organized five fund-raising events during 2017. {p align=”center”}Drive4Food Events ● June 10, Sixth Annual Drive4Food Golf Tournament fighting hunger in Sanpete County one swing at a time at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Pleasant on the Mountainville Highway. Register 7:30 a.m., teeoff 8 a.m. Tournament will include a hole-in-one prize,
contest prizes and lunch. For information call the pro-shop at (435) 427-9575. ● July 4, Second Annual 10K, 5K and One mile Fun Run fighting hunger in Sanpete County one mile at a time. Register online at http://www. sanpetepantry.com/drive4food. At 6 a.m., sign-in and pick up packet in the parking lot, at the El Mexicano Restaurant, 848 South Highway 89, Mt. Pleasant. Race begins at 6:30 a.m. There will be winner medals and drawing for prizes. ● July 22, Fourth Annual Pioneer Days Drive4Food OHV ride fighting hunger in Sanpete County one trail at a time. Meet at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Register on-line at http:// www.sanpetepantry.com/ drive4food then check-in at 7:30 a.m. The OHV Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. and is approximately
70 miles long through beautiful Sanpete County along Skyline Drive and the Arapeen Trail System in the Manti-LaSal National Forest. ● Aug. 12, First-ever Drive4Food Bowling Tournament fighting hunger in Sanpete County one strike at a time at SnoCap Lanes, 605 South Main, Ephraim. Games will include Nine Pin No Tap. Prizes will be awarded. To register call (435) 4623006. ● Oct. 31, Drive4Food Halloween costume 5k and one mile fun run fighting hunger in Sanpete County one mile at a time. Come in costume and meet at the Sanpete Pantry, 1080 Blackhawk Blvd, in Mt. Pleasant. Well-behaved Dogs are allowed to run or be at the event. There will be a drawing for prizes. Race begins at 4 p.m. To register call (435) 462-3006.
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