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Schedule of Events __________________________ 5-12 Lace Days ____________________________________ 13 Plein Air Competition _______________________ 14, 16 Ephraim Square welcomes all ________________ 17-18 Summer Reading ___________________________ 19-20 Free Fishing Day ______________________________ 21 Relic Home __________________________________ 22 Hub City Days _____________________________ 24-25 Skyline Freedom Fest __________________________ 26 Manti celebrates July 4 _________________________ 27 Rat Fink reunion ______________________________ 28 City Parks ____________________________________ 29 Fish Hatchery _____________________________ 31-32 Golf Courses ______________________________ 33,34 Ping Pong ____________________________________ 36 Fairview Museum of History, Art _____________ 37-38 Fairview Pioneer Days ______________________ 39-40 Liberal Hall Museum___________________________ 41 Sanpete Car Shows____________________________ 44 Spring City Events _________________________ 45-46 Mormon Miracle Pageant ___________________ 48, 50 Centerfield celebrates Pioneer Day ___________ 49, 50 Ephraim Scandinavian Days __________________ 51-54 Manti summer activities ________________________ 56 Lamb Days ___________________________________ 57 Heritage Day ______________________________ 58-59 Sanpete Museums _____________________________ 61 Published & Distributed by
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2018 Schedule of Events Mt. Pleasant May 25-26 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 Heritage Day May 25 5-8 p.m., sneak peek at antiques, original paintings that go on sale Saturday morning, Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East. There is an entry fee. May 26 All day – Spring City Community Center. 8-10 a.m., Breakfast, coffee till 11 a.m., in City Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Antique sale and Art Squared silent auction. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic home tours. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Food truck round-up. 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. Ephraim Scandinavian Days May 25-26 May 25 Two full days including music, entertainment, crafts, arts, demonstrations, speakers, stories, food, vendors, sports, car show, tours, parade and fireworks. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Pioneer Heritage Company — reenactments and demonstrations, Snow College, corner of 100 North 100 East. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Quilt expo, upstairs in Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 10 a.m., Scandinavian Heritage Conference, Huntsman Library, 150 East College Ave. Speaker to be announced. 11 a.m., Scandinavian Heritage Conference, Huntsman Library, 150 East College Ave. Speaker to be announced. 12 Noon-8 p.m., Craft and vendor food booths open. 12:30 p.m., Entertainment on stage in front of Noyes building begins with W.
Carl Anderson and grandkids. 1:30 p.m., Rhonda Ogden and Nyra Nielson, the Accordion Sisters. 1:30 p.m., Storytelling on Northwest Lawn, Social Science building. 1:45 p.m., Storytelling. 2 p.m., Storytelling. 2:15 p.m., Storytelling. 2:30 p.m., Badger Strings, youth violin group directed by Sara Gunnell. 2:30 p.m., Storytelling. 2:45 p.m., Storytelling. 3:30 p.m., The RaVens, classic rock band from Salt Lake City. 4-6 p.m., Pioneer House and cabin tours, Pioneer Park, 75 West 100 North. 6-8 p.m., Little Scandinavian Dinner, Greenwood Student Center, 150 East College Ave. Dinner fees apply. 7:30 p.m., Snow College Commercial Music Ensemble performance. 8:45 p.m., Fireworks show after dinner/dusk, Ephraim Family Park, 300 North 200 East. May 26 6 a.m., Fun run, 5K, 10K, Half marathon race registration online at http:// scandinavianfestival.org, or onsite at 50 East 100 North, Ephraim. 6:30 a.m., Races begin, Fun run, 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). 8-10 a.m., Lion Club Aebelskiver breakfast, pavilion east of Ephraim Coop, 96 North Main. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Craft and vendor food booths open. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Olde Crafter’s Village at the Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 9 a.m., Parade entries line up on 300 South on East side of Main Street. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Pioneer Heritage Company-reenactments and demonstrations, Snow College, 100 North 100 East (corner). 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Quilt Expo, Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. 10 a.m., Grand parade. There is no entry fee, but entries must pre-register online: www.scandinavianfestival.org/ parade. 11 a.m., Entertainment, Lincoln Highway and BYU Folk Dance Ensemble. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Car show, 100 East 100 North.
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Pioneer house and cabin tours, Pioneer Park, 75 West 100 North. 11 a.m., Fun for all, balloon caricature and face painting, food, Ephraim senior center, 42 North 100 West. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Storytelling on stage. 11:30 a.m., Historical bus tours begin, northeast corner of 100 East 100 North. 12 p.m., Vike on a bike races, 400 East 100 North. 12:15 p.m., Peter Breinholt, folk music. 1-4 p.m., Tennis tournament, Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East. 1:15 p.m., Fiddle Express, Beck family bluegrass band of Melba Idaho. 1:30 p.m., Historical bus tour, northeast corner of 100 East 100 North. 2:15 p.m., Snow College Commercial Music Ensemble, popular and classic rock music. 3:30 p.m., Phat Old Professors, classic rock. 4 p.m., Pickleball tournament, Snow College tennis courts, 375 North 200 East. Mayfield Memorial Day May 28 8-10 a.m., Lions Club Memorial Day breakfast, all proceeds go to the Moran Eye Center, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and Lions Club International Foundation, at Mayfield City Park, 200 North Main Street. Manti 16th Rat Fink Reunion May 31 – June 2 Reunion at Rat Fink Store and Rat Fink Museum, 404 East 300 North. Car show on Saturday, Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. See artists from all over the country show off their talents, bring items to be pinstriped. Music throughout by JP Kennedy, official Rat Fink DJ. May 31 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Museum and store open, limited Roth residence tours, special attraction, food and music. 1 p.m., Rat Fink artists available to crePlease see SCHEDULE, Page 6 May 16, 2018
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the park. 12 Noon, Live auction at the park, From 5 music by DJ Jay Sisson. ate your special items. Come see what 3:30 p.m., Car show awards. they brought, shop in the Rat Fink store 6:30 p.m., Junction 89 concert at Roth residence, 404 East 300 North, food and tour the Rat Fink museum. and artists. 8:30 p.m., Banana splits. 8:30 p.m., Banana Splits. 9 p.m., All closed till morning. 9 p.m., Reunion ends. June 1 Mt. Pleasant 9 a.m., Meet and greet Rat Fink artists, Aquatic Center Grand Opening pinstripe vehicles. June 2 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Museum and 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Pool opening celebrastore open, limited Roth residence tion, free swimming all day, prizes, tours, food and music. 12:30-2 p.m., Screen T-Shirt art, check swimming toys, food trucks at Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center, 74 East out award and auction displays by Main. For information, visit www. artists. mtpleasantcity.com or call (435) 4626 p.m., Register for 5K Fun Run at 1333. Roth residence. Spring City 7 p.m., Rat Fink 5K Fun Run. Fourth Annual Pet Show 8:15 p.m., Race awards, east of museJune 4 um. 7 p.m., City Park, 100 East 50 South8:30 p.m., Banana Splits. bring pets and chairs. 9 p.m., All closed till morning. Division of Wildlife Resources June 2 Free fishing day 8 a.m., Car show at Manti City Park, June 9 400 West 200 North. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Rat Fink Museum Free Fishing Day in Utah. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish in the state and store open, 404 East 300 North. all day, but all of the other rules in the 10-11:30 a.m., Junction 89 concert in
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state’s fishing guidebook will still be in effect. Anglers are encouraged to get a copy of the 2018 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 9 8:30 a.m., Seventh Annual Drive4Food Tee-off, two person scramble, hole-inone, contest prizes and lunch. Register at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway, call pro shop at (435) 4279575. Sterling Golf Tournament June 9 9 a.m., Child abuse prevention fundraising golf tournament, shotgun start, four man scramble, at Palisades State Park Golf Course, in Sterling. Participants support survivors of child abuse and services of Sanpete County ChilPlease see SCHEDULE, Page 7
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Then visit at least seven interpretive signs along the Huntington and Eccles From 6 Canyons National Scenic Byway. For dren’s Justice Center. To register, call details see Energy Loop Tour article. Jordan Van Orman at pro shop (435) Wales 835-4653 or Joan Shand at (435) 835Welsh Days 5211. Donations can be sent to: Friends June 29-30 of Children’s Justice Center, PO Box June 29 292, Manti, UT 84642. 2:30 p.m., Dutch oven cook-off begins, Mt. Pleasant in the park, 150 South State. Contact June 9 Carol Jensen at (435) 851-4599. Wild Bill’s Raceway 3 p.m., DUP bake sale. Dirt track racing seven miles south 4 p.m., Jr. Strongman registration. of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For 4:30 p.m., Jr. Strongman competition. information call (801) 400-9705 or visit 6:30 p.m., Town Raffle, tickets availhttp://wildbillsraceway.com. able, including quilt by QuiltKeepers 2 p.m., Gates open. Guild. Must be present to win all items 6 p.m., Races begin. except the quilt. Fairview 6:30 p.m., Dutch oven judging. Pioneer Days bundled tickets 7 p.m., Pot-luck dinner, meat provided, June 12-13 Dutch oven cook-off items included. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bundled event ticket Bring a dish to share and chairs. packets containing tickets to all four 8:30-11 p.m., Live entertainment. Fairview Pioneer Days events go on June 30 sale at Fairview City Hall, 85 South 6:30 a.m., Fun Run registration, at the State. Bundle includes ticket to Kids park. 150 South State. Contact Lora Rodeo, July 20; Main Rodeo, July 21, Roberts at (435) 469-1894. ATV Rodeo, July 23; and Demolition 7 a.m., .5 Mile Children’s Fun Run. Derby, July 24. Bundles must be pur7:15 a.m., 5K Fun Run. chased in person at city hall. 7:45 a.m., Flag ceremony. Manti 8 a.m., Strongman registration. Mormon Miracle Pageant 8 a.m., City breakfast, in the park. June 14-16, 19-23 9 a.m., Horseshoe tournament. 6 p.m., Gates open for seating. 10 a.m., Mammoth Parade, contact Liz 9:30 p.m., 52nd Mormon Miracle Pag- at (435) 469-0165. eant begins, free admission. 10:30 a.m., Strongman competition. Arrive early for optimum first-come Must be present and registered by seating for 14,000 and room on grass 8 a.m. Strongman T-Shirts available. for additional spectators. Bring a 10:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Children’s games. sweater or blanket. Be prepared in case 11 a.m.-2 p.m., City lunch, hamburgers of inclement weather. and hotdogs for sale. Mt. Pleasant 12:30, Foot races, two-legged sack Golf Tournament races. June 23 1 p.m., Pie eating contest. Hub City Days Golf Tournament at 1:30 p.m., Watermelon bust, water Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, balloon toss. located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Fairview Pleasant on the Mountainville HighDemolition Derby tickets way. June 30 Register 7:30 a.m., tee-off 8 a.m. For 9 a.m., Tickets go on sale at the rodeo information call pro shop at (435) 427- grounds, 350 South 85 East, for the 9575. 34th Annual Fairview Pioneer Days US Forest Service Demolition Derby to be held Tuesday, Energy Loop Passport Tour July 24. For information call (435) 427June 23 3858. 10 a.m., pick up a passport card at Nephi either the Stuart Guard Station in Extreme Racing Huntington Canyon; the snowmoJune 30 bile parking lot at the top of Fairview Pro motorcycle racers take on rocks, Canyon; or at the Scofield Town stop. mud, logs and other obstacles while
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racing for prizes at Juab County Fairgrounds, 400 West Center Street. Visit http://www.juabxtremeracing.com for information or call (435) 623-3454. Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days June 29-July 4 Carnival rides, vendors, food, fun, crafts, Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. June 29 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing, equestrian horse and rider competitions, two phases: Dressage and Show Jumping, Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, Mt. Pleasant; free admission. June 30 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing, equestrian horse and rider competitions, Mini Event: Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country, Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, free admission. July 2 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, dog race and musical tires. Sign up prior to event at 5 p.m., no late entries. July 3 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 6 a.m., Registration for Third Annual Fun Run online at www.sanpetepantry. com/drive4food. 6:30 a.m., Start 10k, 5k Drive 4 Food Fun Run. Meet in parking lot at North Sanpete High School, 700 South 400 East, 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. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rifle shoot at Mountain Please see SCHEDULE, Page 8 May 16, 2018
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Park. For information contact Julianne Larson via email: juliannelarson@ From 7 hotmail.com. July 4 Man Rendezvous, in city park, 1000 6 a.m., Fun run. For registration inforSouth State. mation visit Moroni City Hall, 80 South 10:30 a.m., Mammoth Parade line-up 200 West, or call (435) 436-8359 Ext begins at 700 South State between 2. State Street and 500 West. To be in the parade contact Coleen Oltrogge at 7 a.m.-9 a.m., Fireman’s breakfast at (435) 462-3034. Children parade line- City Hall Park. 8 a.m., Flag ceremony. up at 700 South State Street, by the 9:45 a.m., Airplane ping pong ball drop high school sign. along parade route, hundreds of prizes. 11 a.m., Children’s parade, followed 10 a.m., Mammoth parade, contact: by the Mammoth Parade. The parade Jenifer Lamb at (435) 469-1538 or route will travel north on State Street email recorder@cut.net. to Main Street and then travel west. 10:45 a.m., Carnival at Center Street 12 noon, Restored and ugly tractor Ball Park, 200 North Center. Fun contest, east of city park. To enter, bring a tractor, but call Coleen Oltrog- games, activities, and prizes including a 25’ waterslide. Famous turkey sandge at (435) 462-3034 for details. wiches available. Entertainment and vendor booths, 11:30 a.m., Relay races, Center Street food and fun, in Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. Performances Ball Park. 12 noon, Basketball shootout in the by “Rock of Ages”, and “White Hot.” 1-4 p.m., Free wagon rides at the park. activity center, 231 North Center. 7:30 p.m., Pre-fireworks show featur2 p.m., Free games and prizes at the ing JD Fox in Center Street Ball Park, city park fire pit. 2:30 p.m., Pie and cake contest by the entertainment, food for sale. 10 p.m., Fireworks show. city park stage. To enter call Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034. Manti 3 p.m., Mountain Man shot gun shoot. Independence Day 3-4:30 p.m., Mountain Man knife and July 4 hawk event. 6-7 a.m., Ring out for Freedom, Manti 3 p.m., Mountain Man Dutch Oven American Legion Hall, 173 South Cook-off begins. To enter the cook-off, Main, all are welcome to ring bell. call Pat Gonzalez at (801) 367-9849. 6:30 a.m., Registration for 5K and mile 5:30 p.m., Cook-off judging. run, (west pavilion). 6 p.m., Dutch-Oven cook-off food 7 -10 a.m., American Legion breakfast, samples can be purchased. Manti City Park, 165 North 300 West, 7 p.m., Raffle and awards in city park, (east pavilion). 1000 South State. 7 a.m., 5K run/walk and kids 1 mile run. 7 p.m., Rodeo pre-show Mutton Bus9 a.m., Bike decorating followed by tin’. bike ride/race, (northeast corner of the 8 p.m., RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, park). Circle J Rodeo Company, outdoor 10 a.m., Patriotic program and flag arena, east of park. Rodeo tickets can ceremony. be purchased online at www.hubcityro- 10 a.m., Sign up for fashion show. deo.com. 10:30 a.m., Children’s fashion show, 10 p.m. or dark, Fireworks east of city stage in park. park. 11 a.m., Booths open at park. For all Hub City Day information 11 a.m., Games begin, foot races. contact Colleen Oltrogge at (435) 462- 11:30 a.m., Three-leg race. 3034 or (435) 851-6943. 12 noon, Horseshoe tournament and Moroni potato sack race. Independence Day 12:30 p.m., Candy scramble. July 3-4 1 p.m., Money in the hay. July 3 1:30 p.m., Egg toss. 5:30 p.m., Famous BBQ turkey dinner, 1:30 p.m., Sign up for watermelon bust City Hall Park, 80 South 200 West. and tug of war. 5:30 p.m., Cool car show, City Hall 2 p.m., Greased pole.
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3 p.m., Watermelon bust. 3 p.m., Tug 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 Golf Tournament July 7 8 a.m., Skyline Motorsports Men’s Tournament. Shotgun start, all entrants must have a UGA Handicap Individual Stroke Play, at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South, Fairview. To register call golf call proshop at (435) 427-9575. Fountain Green Lamb Days July 13-21 July 13 7 p.m., Community play in the Fountain Green Community Theatre, 60 South State. Quilt show at Dance Hall next door. July 14 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Community play in the Fountain Green Community Theatre. Quilt show at Dance Hall next door. July 17-19 Fountain Green Co-ed Softball Tournament for current or past residents only. Sign up at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North; or at the General Store, 84 South State. July 20-21 Men’s softball Tournament, to enter teams contact Ryan Johnson at (435) 262-6187. July 20 12 Noon, Youth lamb show and judging, Fountain Green Park, 300 West Center. 1 p.m., ATV ride, for information call city hall at (435) 445-3453. 3 to 9 p.m., Craft fair, at park. 5 to 8 p.m., Lamb and sourdough dinPlease see SCHEDULE, Page 10
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register in advance by calling the museum at (435) 427-9216. From 8 July 19 7 p.m., Fun kid’s activities icebreaker, ner, at park. watermelon bust, pie eating contest, 8 p.m., Lamb pit preparation. games at Fairview City Ball Park, 100 9 p.m., Kid’s movie at Fountain Green North 200 West. Community Theatre, 60 South State. 8:30 p.m., Youth dance at Ball Park. July 21 July 20 6:30 a.m., Fun run, to register call 7 p.m., Kids rodeo in the arena, 350 Chelsea Bailey at (801) 885-7245. South 85 East. Participants register 7-9 a.m., Chuck-wagon breakfast, at one hour early. Tickets at the gate. park. July 21 7:30 a.m., Flag ceremony. 7 a.m., Softball tournament, Fairview 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Craft fair, for informaCity Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. tion call Ann Nielson at (435) 4457:30 a.m., Registration for Fifth Annual 3532. OHV Ride for food. Meet at Skyline 10 a.m., Mammoth parade on State Motor Sports, one mile south of FairStreet, to participate contact Greg view. Register online at http://www. Bailey at (435) 262-7683. 11:30 a.m., Watermelon eating contest, sanpetepantry.com/drive4food. 8:30 a.m., OHV Ride begins. at park. 6 p.m., Horse parade on State Street. 12 noon, Lamb Days Got Talent pro7:30 p.m., Main Rodeo in the arena, gram, to participate contact Bonnie 350 South 85 East. Tickets at the gate. Folkner at (435) 851-0719. July 22 12 noon, Activities at the park also begin and include a raffle, games, rides 6:30 p.m., DUP fireside, Fairview LDS Ward (rock church), 131 East 100 and entertainment. North. 1:30 p.m., Lamb sandwich sale. July 23 2 p.m., Lamb sale. 3 p.m.- 5 p.m., Second Annual Utah’s 3 p.m., Mutton Bustin’, to participate Beauty and Heritage Art Walk at contact Darcie Cook at (435) 445Fairview Museum of History and Art, 3272. Participants must be between 84 North 100 East. Special speaker and four-to-eight years old and weigh less open house reception. than 55 pounds. 7 p.m., ATV Rodeo in the arena, 350 4 p.m., Sawdust dive and prize drawSouth 85 East. Participants register ings. one hour early. Tickets at the gate. 6 p.m., Co-ed softball championships. July 24 10 p.m., Fireworks. 6 a.m., Fireman’s wake-up. Fairview 6:30 a.m., Fun Run 5k, register at fairPioneer Days ground, 300 South 200 East, for info July 14-24 call (435) 427-3858. July 14 7 a.m., Flag ceremony, Fairview City Golf tournament Hall, 85 South State. 7:30 a.m., registration, tee-off 8 a.m. 7 a.m., Fireman’s breakfast in pavilion Golf tournament at Skyline Mountain east of city hall. Resort, 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway 7:30 a.m., Scrambalooza game at Sports Park, 500 South 85 East. which begins on 300 South, Fairview. 10:30 a.m., Kid’s walking parade, State To register call golf call pro shop at Street, No motorized vehicles. (435) 427-9575. 11 a.m., Pioneer Days parade. ParticSports, games ipants register in advance online at 5 p.m., Horseshoes, volleyball and http://fairviewcity.com or call Fairview 3-on-3 basketball in Sports Park, 500 City at (435) 427-3858. South 85 East. 12 noon, EMT barbecue, in pavilion 27th Annual Lace Days east of city hall. July 16-18 1-4 p.m., Free Vintage Car Show at 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lace creation in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. For information or 84 North 100 East. Visitors are welto register a vehicle, call Pam Rigby at come to observe, Participants must
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(435) 427-0648. 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. 7 p.m., 34th Annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby, 350 South 85 East. Purchase tickets in advance on June 30, 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East. No coolers, alcohol or pets allowed. All seating is reserved. 10 p.m., Fireworks after the derby, near the arena. Mt. Pleasant July 21 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. Nephi Ute Stampede Rodeo July 12-14 PRCA sanctioned Rodeo since 1935. 6 p.m., Gates open each night. Rodeo at 8 p.m. nightly, 400 West Center Street. Visit http://utestampederodeo. com for more details. Spring City Pioneer Days July 20-24 July 20 8:30-10:30 p.m., Family Street Dance “Junction 89” on Main Street. July 21 7 p.m., Park concert and ice cream social featuring music by “Ophir Creek.” Bring chairs. 100 East 50 South, Spring City. July 22 7 p.m., Old Time Gospel Music Revival, city bowery, 150 East Center. July 23 7 p.m., Saga of Spring City, City park, bring chairs. July 24 7 a.m., Fun Run/Walk. 7-9 a.m., Fireman’s Breakfast. 10 a.m., Mammoth Parade, Bring chairs, 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. Centerfield City Pioneer Day July 23 Please see SCHEDULE, Page 11
Department. 6:45 a.m., 5k Run pre-registration, From 10 Sterling Community Center, 110 West 100 North. 6 p.m., Pioneer Day Parade 7 p.m., Dinner, Centerfield LDS Ward 7 a.m., 5k Run 7-9 a.m., Bishopric Breakfast, Sterling bowery, 230 South Main. Dinner is by LDS Ward bowery, 20 South Main. donation. 9 a.m., Pioneer Day Parade, begins at Dark, Fireworks, can be viewed from 100 West 200 South. Parade entries the bowery. contact Jane Voorhees at (435) 835Mayfield 5515. Pioneer Day 9:30 a.m., Fire Department tour with July 24 coloring book activities, 100 N. 100 W. 10 a.m., Parade. Games, food and entertainment in city 10 a.m., Pioneer games carnival – money in haystack, tug-o’-war, relay park, 200 North Main Street. races, apple dunkin’, face paints, and 11 a.m., Live music, entertainment. much more in the city park, 75 North 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnival and games, 100 West. water slide, food. 10 a.m., Horseshoe tournament. 1 p.m., Live auction. 11 a.m., Concessions open. 1:30 p.m., Wild duck race. 2 p.m., Greased pig chase, money grab. 12:30 p.m., Playtime animals, waters2:15 p.m., Announce winners of money lide, bouncy house. 1 p.m., Cornhole tournament. grab. 2 p.m., 3-on-3 Basketball. Sterling 3 p.m., DUP bake sale. Pioneer Day 5 p.m., Pie-eating contest, hot dog and July 24 Games, food, music, dancing, fireworks marshmallow roast. 6 p.m., Dutch oven dessert judging, to and fun, bring family, friends and join enter contact Rae Reid at (801) 718in. 9844. 6 a.m., Wake-up call by Sterling Fire
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7 p.m., Pre-fireworks dancing featuring Snow College Western Swing Club. At dusk, Fireworks show. After fireworks, keep on dancing. Fairview North Bend Entertainers July 26-28 7 p.m., presents “Forever Plaid” on stage, at Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State, Fairview. For information call (435) 469-1177. Spring City Bluegrass & Folk Festival Aug. 3-4 Music, art, crafts, car show 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. 3 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Open mic. 1-10 p.m., Music show. Aug. 4 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Car show. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Music show. Nephi Juab County Fair Aug. 4-11 Please see SCHEDULE, Page 12
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Fairview 11 a.m.-12 noon, Live auction of quickGolf Tournament paint artwork. From 11 Aug. 25 Mt. Pleasant 8 a.m., El Mexicano Senior Men’s Sept. 8 6:40 p.m., Juab Demolition Derby Scramble. Shotgun start, all particiWild Bill’s Raceway takes place Aug. 11 during the Juab Dirt track racing seven miles south County Fair. Visit www.juabcountyfair. pants must be at least 50 years of age. Two person scramble UGA handicap of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For com for information and tickets. required. At Skyline Mountain Resort, information call (801) 400-9705 or visit Fairview 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview http://wildbillsraceway.com. Golf tournament on the Mountainville Highway which 2 p.m., Gates open. Aug. 11 begins on 300 South, Fairview. To golf 6 p.m., Races begin. Optic Cup Golf tournament at Skyline call pro shop at (435) 427-9575. Fairview Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles east and Spring City Golf tournament south of Fairview on the Mountainville Plein Air Painting Competition Sept. 15 Highway which begins on 300 South, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Fairview Parks and Recreation Golf Fairview. Register 7:30 a.m., tee-off Aug. 28-30 tournament at Skyline Mountain 8 a.m. To golf call pro shop at (435) 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Artist regisResort, 2.5 miles east and south of 427-9575. tration at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 Fairview on the Mountainville Highway Mt. Pleasant South Main. which begins on 300 South, Fairview. Aug. 11 Aug. 28-31 Register 8:30 a.m., tee-off 9 a.m. To Wild Bill’s Raceway Dawn-dusk, painting competition. golf call pro shop at (435) 427-9575. Dirt track racing seven miles south Aug. 31 Mt. Pleasant of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For 8-10 a.m., Artist registration. Halloween Costume Fun Run information call (801) 400-9705 or visit Dawn-5 p.m., Painting continues. Oct. 27 http://wildbillsraceway.com. 5 p.m., Finished paintings turned in. Sanpete Pantry 5K Fun Run at Mt. 2 p.m., Gates open. 7-9 p.m., Plein Air Art Show Preview Pleasant City Park pavilion, 1000 South 6 p.m., Races begin. and reception for participating artists State. Register at 9:30 a.m., for Race Ephraim and visitors, Spring City Arts Gallery, begins at 10 a.m. Bowling tournament 79 South Main. Manti Aug. 12 Sept. 1 Christmas Light Parade 10 a.m., Drive4Food bowling tourDawn-10 a.m., Quick Paint event along Nov. 11 nament at SnoCap Lanes, 605 South Dusk, lighted parade entries and celeMain, To register call Sanpete Pantry at Main Street (photos allowed). 9 a.m., Studio Tour tickets available bration on State Street. (435) 462-3006. at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Ephraim Manti Main. Bowling tournament Manti ATV Ride 10 a.m., Artist awards announced. Jan. 11, 2019 Aug. 16-18 Studio tours begin at Spring City Arts 10 a.m., Drive4Food bowling tourBring family and friends and ride the Gallery. nament at SnoCap Lanes, 605 South Arapeen OHV Trail System, one of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Plein Air art exhibit, Main, To register call Sanpete Pantry at the most scenic mountain trails in sale and Artist Studio Tours. (435) 462-3006. Utah. Register in advance at Manti City office at (435) 835-2401 or visit http://www.mantiatvrun.com. Ride begins at Manti City Park, 200 North 400 West. Manti Sanpete County Fair Aug. 16-25 Plan now to attend “A Grand Celebration”, the 2018 Sanpete County Fair complete with two weeks of fun and activities. This year’s schedule can be viewed online at http://www. sanpetecountyfair.net. 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 The annual Ping-Pong ball drop during Moroni City parade festivities brings fun much more. to the 4th of July. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
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Annual Lace Days coming to FV Museum The 27th annual Fairview Lace Days will be held Monday through Wednesday, July 16-18, 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. Elizabeth Peterson, Salt Lake City; and Maria Provencher, California; will be teaching classes. Provencher will be this year’s vendor. Participants in the classes must register in advance by calling the museum at (435) 427-9216. 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 have all sorts of supplies, materials and tools of the trade for sale. For additional information contact Fairview Museum of History and Art, 435-427-9216; Alice Wakefield
Lisa Morey and her daughter, Eliza, both from the Salt Lake City area, are working on lace creations during Lace Days at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. (Photo courtesy of Terry Madsen)
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Plein Air Competition paints a scene Aug. 28-Sept. 1 The annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Competition and artist studio tours will bring artists and visitors flocking into the area for a chance to create or view masterpiece artistic works from Aug. 28Sept. 1. Plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which is also called peinture sur le motif, “painting on the ground” in French. Spring City is the perfect location in Sanpete valley to paint in the open air and to enjoy camaraderie, share ideas or just take in the magnificent scenery and appreciate the talents of others. It’s an opportunity to see artists at work outside and get a glimpse of their studios inside. Competition begins The 2018 competition begins for participating artists on Tuesday, Aug. 28 and the painting continues until 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, when finished paintings must be turned in for judging. Later that same day from 7-9 p.m., a Plein Air Art Show Preview and reception for participating artists and visitors will take place at the Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main Street. Quick paint, awards The morning of Saturday, Sept. 1, from dawn until 10 a.m., registered artists will participate in a “quick-paint” event along Main Street, Spring City. At 10 a.m., winners of the plein air competition will be announced, and awards 14
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Artist Steven Heward, Sandy, created this beautiful scene which was chosen by judges as the winning painting in the 2017 Spring City Arts Plein Air painting competition. Heward won a cash prize of $1,500, and Zions Bank purchased the painting. (Photo courtesy of Chris Anderson)
presented. Auction, sales At 11 a.m., paintings created during the Saturday morning “quick-paint” will be sold during a live auction. Visitors are encouraged to come early and watch the artists at work, then purchase a favorite painting for home or business display. An exhibition and sale of works from the plein air competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., that Saturday, which is a great opportunity to add works by some remarkable artists to personal collections.
Artist studio tours Participating artists will open their studios and galleries for visitors on Saturday, Sept. 1. Tickets for the studio tour can be purchased that Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main. The studio tours will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Those who take the tour should be on the watch for additional artworks which will be on sale at most of the tour locales. A number of Please see PLEIN AIR, Page 16
We will hold a Summer Splash Pool Party on June 2nd. This will be a free swim day!
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prominent artists are expected to participate in the Artist Studio Tour. Those who purchase tickets will obtain a map to the artist studios and can proceed from the Spring City Arts Gallery to the individual artist studios of choice. While visiting the Spring City Arts Gallery, be sure to take some time and view the art on display in the gallery. Those who do will see a great representation of local artwork. Basic Plein Air rules Artists participating in this plein air event may paint anywhere in Sanpete County; its cities, farms, mountains and streams and of course in Spring City. Possible images could include historic streets, structures, pastoral vistas, mountain and stream scenes and agricultural subjects. Participants may paint up to four plein air works for submission, following registration of blank canvases. All traditional plein air painting mediums are acceptable, but work must be created “en plein air”, painted outdoors, on-site, without the assistance of photography or technology. Artists who participate in the Saturday morning “quick-paint” will be allowed to us photos for reference, but only during that morning’s event. All paintings created during the competition will be available for purchase during the Saturday sale. Applications for the painting competition may be downloaded online from the Spring City Arts website at: www.springcityarts. com. Judging John Poon has consented to be a judge for the Spring City Arts 2018 16
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Plein Air Painting Competition. He is a painter and man of great merit. He left behind the life of an instructor and administrator for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Poon and his wife, Jenny, moved to Wyoming and then Utah, where they now live with their seven children. Despite his busy life, Poon’s paintings have Artists from all over the west will converge proven their quality over on Spring City to participate in the annuthe years by consistently al Plein Air competition Aug. 28-Sept. 1. becoming part of nuCash prizes will be awarded, paintings will merous collections and be available for purchase and artist studio receiving national awards. tours will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1, Some of his accolades at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main. (Photo courtesy of Chris Anderson) include Landscape of Merit from the highly and competitive and the winner, $1,000 for second place prestigious national show, Arts for and $500 for third place. Honorthe Parks in Jackson, WY; Artists’ able mention awards include a $100 Choice at the Sonoma Plein Air; cash prize. A number of purchase and Best of Show in the Society awards will also be offered. of Western Artists annual national This year, to provide additional competition. opportunities for new winners the Poon is a plein air painter, award rules have been changed. painting out in the landscape, If the winner of a first, second or rising to the challenge of changing third place award is a past first light, fleeting time and weather. place winner of the event, then the He quickly finds the structure of a judges will also award another prize landscape and uses this knowledge at the same level to an artist who to simplify the fields, mountains, has not been a past grand prize clouds, and architecture into purwinner. poseful brushstrokes, expressing About hosts, sponsors the striking beauty of a moment in Spring City Arts is a non-profit time. organization of artists working in John Poon has been given the Spring City and Sanpete County Distinguished Alumni Award for and is hosting these events. Zions 2012 from The Academy of Art Bank, the law firm of Durham University and has been featured in Jones and Pinegar and Sanpete many articles and national periodi- County Economic Development cals including Southwest Art, The are sponsors. American Art Collector and most Collectors interested in sponsorrecently Plein Air Magazine. ing purchase awards should contact Competition prizes Chris Anderson online via Spring Participating artists will be com- City Arts website at: www.springcpeting for cash prizes. $1,500 for ityarts.com.
Ephraim Square welcomes all during Scandinavian Days May 25-26 Visitors to Scandinavian Days May 25-26 should plan to visit the Ephraim Square, located at about 90 North Main in Ephraim. Historic Ephraim Square encompasses three historic buildings, the Ephraim Co-op, the Old Granary Art Center and the Bishop’s Storehouse. Events at Ephraim Square kick off with the annual quilt show on Friday, May 25, from 10 a.m.6 p.m., and Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It is held upstairs in the Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main. Don’t worry about climbing stairs, an elevator is available. Please see EPHRAIM, Page 18
The Ephraim Co-operative Mechantile Association building (on left), the Old Granary Art Center (on right) and the Bishop’s Storehouse (not shown), are all part of Ephraim Square located at 90 South Main in Ephraim.
Want a little R&R? Come to the Fairview Retreat & Reunion Center! It’s a great place to plan your next Family Reunion, Management Retreat, or Youth Conference. Located in the mountain-valley community of Fairview, Utah, only 1½ hours south of Salt Lake City. Far less expensive than renting hotel rooms. With 8 bedrooms, 4½ baths, large meeting room with projection wall, game room, large fully equipped kitchen, RV hookup, and a large grassy area for activities or tents with BBQ’s and a fire pit, there’s plenty of room to do whatever you want. And for larger groups we have a bunk house with additional beds and bath. A 15-minute drive up Fairview canyon to Skyline Drive with miles of Hiking, ATV, Horseback, Mountain Biking, and Snowmobile trails and dozens of lakes and streams for canoeing, boating, and fishing. Only 30 minutes to Snow College or the Manti Temple. Summer or Winter! The FAIRVIEW RETREAT is also the perfect snowmobile destination. Skyline drive is snowmobile heaven! And we have the perfect setup, especially if you want to come back to a beautiful, comfortable, warm place to relax. Make your reservation now and don't miss out on all the fun! http://fairview-retreat.com. Info or reservations call Jerri: 435-469-1668. May 16, 2018
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The building also housed the first post office, a dance hall, and the upstairs housed the Sanpete Stake From 17 Academy from 1888 to 1904, which later became Lots of Scandinavian items will be for sale including, Snow College. It was the center for many town meetflags, Viking hats, collector’s items, flower headbands, ings and educational activities. aebleskiver pans, ornaments, Danish peppernuts, The granary was built for the LDS Church Relief Swedish Bratzlies, the co-op’s famous fudge and Ling- Society to feed the hungry. The granary is now the onberry Jam, which can be hard to find. location of the Central Utah Art Center and the co-op On Saturday, May 26, the Ephraim Co-op will be is now a gift and craft store. open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and will feature a taster’s For more information call (435) 283-6654 or visit table, with lots of items to sample. Ephraim Square their Facebook page at Ephraim Coop Mercantile. explorers will also find the Olde Crafter’s Village and art for kids. 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 demonstrate bobbin lace, tatting, crocheting, knitting, and yarn spinning. New this year will be a jewelry maker, a crafter that makes Nordic socks, and the Icelandic Association of Utah. Anyone who wants to learn about a craft or have some fun are welcome. The Old Granary Art Center, 86 North Main, will have a huge tent with lots of children’s art activities to We’re your new Yanmar Dealer keep them busy. Crafters may charge a small fee for items the chilfor Central Utah! dren can make in the Olde Crafter’s Village. Crafter’s items will also be available for purchase. History The Ephraim Co-op building and the Old Granary Art Center were constructed of Oolite stone between *0% APR up to 6 years OAC 1871 and 1874. They are a rare example of Greek re5-year limited warranty backed by a 100-year old Company! vival architecture with a King Post Truss roof. The co-op building was built to serve residents of the area with merchandise from the parent ZCMI company in Salt Lake City, through which many items 255 East Canyon RoadFairview became available in the area for the first time, including 435-427-9241 or Toll Free 1-866-427-9241 store-bought shoes and lace.
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Libraries hold summer reading programs Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading theme this year is, “Libraries Rock!” Opening event will be Wednesday, May 30, at the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center, 10 North State, and will begin every Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. thru 11:30 a.m., through Wednesday, July 18. Sessions will feature guests, music, stories, crafts, treats and prizes for all ages from birth through elementary school. Those entering middle school through high school may sign up for the teen program starting May 30. All readers from surrounding areas are invited to join the fun! For more information, call (435) 462-3240 or drop in for a visit at 24 East Main. Fountain Green Fountain Green Library serves the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, and Wales. The theme of this year’s summer program is, “Be Creative”, which will run from June 5 to Aug. 7, and is open to all ages. To kick off the program, A Night of Art will be held Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Then on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m., there will be a Night with the Authors. Prizes and displays of illustrations and short stories will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. For more information and rules, visit the library in Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North, Tuesday — Thursday, from 1-5 p.m. or call (435) 445-3453. Ephraim Ephraim Public Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock”, from June 4 thru Aug. 11. There will be
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activities for all age groups throughout the summer. Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 4, and the program officially begins on Monday, June 11. The library is also a sponsor of 1,000 Books before Kindergarten, so sign up the very young from birth to kindergarten today. For more information call (435) 2834544. Preschool Story Time will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays with different themes each day. June 12, Drums; June 14, Jazz; June 19, Nature sounds; June 21, Dance; June 26, Music; June 28, Songs; July 3, Fun at the Farm; July 5, Dinosaurs roar; July 10, The zoo; July 12, Birds; July 17, All mixed up; July 19, Vroom vroom; July 26, Pete the cat; July 31, Animal Sillies; Aug. 2, Music and movement; Aug. 7, Sandra Boynton sing and dance; Aug. 9, Birthday party. Kids ages 5-9, will have Kids Club activities; including Art Rocks, Music Rocks, and Reading Rocks. Tweens ages 10-14, can partic-
ipate in Acting Rocks, the Tween Book Club (which will read Hoot and Matilda), Writing Rocks, Girls Club and Tween Scene. Teens ages 14-18, can participate in a Summer Kick Off Party, Teen Dance Party, Teen Scene and Teen Reads which will read Born to Rock and Lemonade Mouth. Adults can participate in the Adult Book Club, which in June will read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, then in July, Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Adults are also welcome to join Art Journaling and the Cookbook Club. Events for the whole family will include Movie Matinee Fridays at 3 p.m. The schedule includes: June 8, Sing!; June 15, Happy Feet; June 22, Moana; June 29, Grease; July 6, Annie; July 13, Frozen; July 20, High School Musical; July 27, Secret Life of Pets; Aug. 3, Tangled; and Aug. 10, The Muppets. Please see READING, Page 20 May 16, 2018
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summer reading program session may feature activities, performers, From 19 books, treats, prizes, and music. There will also be Family Thurs- The Teen Book Club will not meet during June and July, but will start day Night events, but dates are again Aug. 9. not set yet. Events will include The public is encouraged to visit Karaoke-Dance Night; Bookopoly; the historic Manti Library, built in Wildlife Night; Astronomy Night; 1910 – 1911, and take time to view Music Science Night; Fossil Dig; the art on display. The paintings Where the Wild Things Are; and include artists, G. H. Jack and Carl Campfire Cookout. Purcell. The Summer Program closAn updated schedule of all ing event will be held on Aug. 11, library events is available at the Ephraim Rocks! Other activities may be planned library, 2 South Main, or check out and all events are subject to cancel- the Manti Public Library’s Facebook page at any time. Library hours are lation and/or change. Contact the library at (435) 283-4544 or check Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Ephraim Library Facebook Page for and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. more information. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Manti Manti Public Library will start its summer reading program Wednesday, June 6, with activities each Wednesday and a final celebration activity on Aug. 1. There will be no activity on Wednesday, July 4. This year’s theme is, “Libraries Rock.” Each
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For more information, call (435) 835-2201. Gunnison The Gunnison Civic Library’s summer reading theme this year is, “Libraries Rock”, and will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday, from June 5 until July 25, at 10 a.m., in the city building, 38 West Center. There are lots of fun activities planned. Stop in the library and sign up. A book club meets on evenings, every third Thursday of the month, except in July. The public is encouraged to stop in and see the list of activities and the book of the month or online visit the Gunnison Civic Library Facebook page. Library hours are Monday’s 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday’s 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and on Saturday’s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call (435) 528-3104. Mayfield The Mayfield Lions Club is sponsoring a summer reading program. Each Wednesday, at 9 a.m., there will be reading and activities at Mayfield City Park, 200 North Main Street. For more information call Karen Olsen (801) 376-4831.
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Free fishing day June 9 A fishing license is not required on Free Fishing Day June 9. If it’s been years since going out fishing, or one has never fished before, mark the date on the fishing calendar. June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Utah. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. Randy Oplinger says even experienced anglers should mark June 9 on their calendars. He says early June is one of the best times of the year to fish in Utah, which makes Free Fishing Day the perfect time to take someone who doesn’t have a fishing license fishing. “Bring a spouse, a teenager or a friend to introduce to fishing,” says Oplinger, sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, “Free Fishing Day is a great day and way to do it.” Special events People who don’t have any fishing equipment, or would like some help fishing can attend one of the special events planned to take place that day. Oplinger says, “Volunteers who can help anyone fish will be available at most events. Before the events, many of these waters will be stocked with fish.” To discover where the events are, which the DWR is involved with, anglers can learn more by visiting the DWR’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UtahDWR. Fishing basics If the plan is to pick up a rod and reel and fish on June 9, several websites provide videos and other instruction that teach the basics of fishing. One of the best is www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-tocatch-fish. Fishing reports Anglers can stay updated on fishing in Utah, by reading the DWR’s fishing reports at www.wildlife. utah.gov/hotspots. Two additional websites: http://www.bigfishtackle. com and http://utahwildlife.net also provide up-todate fishing information. Learn the rules Anglers won’t need a license to fish on June 9, but the remaining fishing rules in Utah will be in effect. The rules are available in the 2018 Utah Fishing Guidebook. To get the free guidebook visit www.wildlife. utah.gov/guidebooks. “If anyone has questions about a rule or about fishing in Utah,” Oplinger says, “please give our offices
Grab the gear, load the vehicle, pack a lunch, then go fishing on Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 9. There are many area fishing spots which are great places to fish on Free Fishing Day. (Photo by Scott Root, Utah DWR)
a call. We’d be happy to help.” A list of DWR offices is available at www.wildlife. utah.gov/about-us/contact-us.html. Community Lake The U.S. Forest Service is sponsoring a Free Fishing Day event which includes a fishing contest. It will be held at Community Lake (sometimes called Lake Hill Pond), in Ephraim Canyon, about five miles east of Ephraim. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The fishing contest starts at 10 a.m. Food and prizes will be available. Anglers must bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Before the event, the DWR will stock the pond with trout. For more information, call the Sanpete Ranger District office at (435) 283-4151.
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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.
Relic Home expects new arrival this summer May 26th Heritage Day –all day Old School Historic Home tours June 4th 4th Annual Pet Show 7 p.m. City Park –bring pets & chairs
PIONEER DAYS July 20th Family Street Dance 8:30 -10:30 p.m. “Junction 89” July 21st Park Concert & Ice Cream Social 7 p.m. “Ophir Creek” bring chairs July 22nd Old Time Gospel Music Revival 7 p.m. City Bowery bring chairs 22
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July 23rd Saga of Spring City 7 p.m. City park -bring chairs July 24th Fireman’s Breakfast 7- 9 a.m. Fun Run/Walk 7 a.m. Mammoth Parade 10 a.m. bring chairs 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
Other Spring City summer events: Aug. 3rd - 4th Bluegrass Festival days & evenings Aug. 29th - Sept. 1st Plein Air Painting Competition— 10 a.m. Artist Studio tours
Mt. Pleasant is home to the 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 here This summer a new arrival, an original cabin, is expected to be placed on the grounds near the blacksmith shop. While in the area, visitors are encouraged to drop by and see the new addition. Local residents who seek to know more about the area’s history are welcome to drop in, along with school students for arranged tours. The museum is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be open on special occasions by appointment for family reunions, youth groups and class reunions. A fully outfitted blacksmith shop can be toured 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. For special arrangements to tour the Relic Home, call Judith Jackson, (435) 462-3760 or Tudy Standlee, (435) 462-7456. For more information online visit https://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot.com.
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Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days celebrates June 23-July 4 Why celebrate the Fourth of July on only one day? In Mt. Pleasant it’s more than just a one-day event, it’s called Hub City Days. It has always been a family affair, and festivities include 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. Also included are 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 23. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course. It will be a two-person scramble and first teeoff 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 proshop at (435) 427-9575. Saturday June 30 through Wednesday, July 4, visitors will be able to experience the excitement of carnival rides and vendor booths with fun, food and crafts. The Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing returns again this year on Friday and Saturday, June 29-30, at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West. Eventing features an equestrian triathlon, where horse and riders tackle three phases of competition, dressage, show jumping and high 24
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of the annual RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, which takes place on two nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3 and 4, at 8 p.m. 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 (801) 8301508, on June 25, from 6-8 p.m. There are 25 contestants each night. Then at 8 p.m., after each night’s pre-show, the main RMPRA Hub City Rodeo begins featuring the Circle J Rodeo Company. The 19th Annual Mountain Come one, come all, to the annual Hub Man Rendezvous will be in town City Days celebration in Mt. Pleasant Wednesday, July 4, at Mt. Pleasant June 23-July 4. While in town be sure to visit the 19th annual Mountain Man City Park, 1000 South State Street. Rendezvous in Mt. Pleasant City Park, The rendezvous comes with 1000 South State. muzzle loader shoot-outs, exhibits, trading, displays, candy cannon speed cross country jumping. The fest begins at 9 a.m., each day for a explosions, tomahawk and knife throwing contests, frying pan toss, full day of competition. Best of all, Dutch oven cook-off, historical admission is free. Monday, July 2, at 7 p.m., there reenactments and more. Participants camp out in authenwill be a free rodeo family fun tic tee pees and wall tents during night in the outdoor Mt. Pleasant the event. Spectators are always Rodeo Arena, just east of the city park. This event will include barrel welcome at these rendezvous. On Wednesday, July 4, at racing, stick horse race, calf ribbon 6 a.m., runners register for the pull, hide race, dog race and musical Third Annual 5k-10k Drive 4 Food tires (think musical chairs). Interested participants can sign- Fun Run race which begins at 6:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at up prior to the event at 5 pm. No North Sanpete High School, 700 late entries taken. July 3, presents the first night Please see HUB CITY, Page 25
and “White Hot.” From 1 to 4 p.m., there will be free wagon rides at From 24 the park. At 2 p.m., free games and prizes at the city South 400 East, Mt. Pleasant. park fire pit sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant Youth City Runners can register in advance on-line at http:// Council. www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food. Proceeds will go At 2:30 p.m., the pie and cake contest with prizes to the Sanpete Pantry food bank. will take place by the city park stage. Entries will be At 7 a.m., early birds get the worm with breakfast judged by members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council. in the city park sponsored by Sanpete Valley Hospital. To enter call Coleen Oltrogge (435) 462-3034. At 8 a.m., there will be a tennis tournament at The Mountain Man Dutch Oven Cook-off will beNorth Sanpete High School, 700 South 300 East. gin at 3 p.m. followed by judging at 5:30 p.m. Sampling The Mt. Pleasant City Library will have a book will be available for sale at 6 p.m. To enter the cook-off sale, at 9 a.m., with games and prizes on the library call Pat Gonzalez at (801) 367-9849. lawn, 24 East Main. At 7 p.m., the raffle and awards will take place. For From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Mountain Man Rendezall Mountain Man Rendezvous questions, contact Pat vous gets things started with a Rifle Shoot in the city Gonzalez at (801) 367-9849. park. They will also have a Shotgun Shoot at 3 p.m., The second night of rodeo action will take place and a Knife and Hawk event between 3-4:30 p.m. beginning at 7 p.m. with Mutton Bustin’ followed by The Mammoth Parade line-up begins at 10:30 a.m., the RMPRA Hub City Rodeo at 8 p.m. at 700 South State between State Street and 500 After the rodeo stay at the park to view the specWest. To be in the parade, contact Coleen Oltrogge at tacular fireworks show. (435) 462-3034. For all Hub City Day information contact Colleen At the same time, the children’s parade will line-up Oltrogge, (435) 462-3034 or (435) 851-6943. at 700 South State Street by the high school sign. The parade route will travel north on State Street to Main Thanks Thanks for for86great greatyears! years! 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. Sanpete Conoco At noon, look for the restored and ugly tractor 26 N. 400 E.,Conoco Moroni Sanpete contest. Located across the street east of Mt. Pleasant 26 N. 436-8631 400 E., Moroni City Park, participants will be showing their prize tracHours: 436-8631 tors hoping to win prizes sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Mon. - Sat.Hours: 6 am - 9 pm Mon. – Sat. 6 am – 9 pm City. Participants just need to bring their tractor. Come in and try our new FRESH Summer Salads Also at noon there will be plenty of entertainment Come in and try our new FRESH Summer Salads that you create, any of our menu items! (Justor the way youother wantnew them) and vendor booths in the city park. During the afterHome of the offamous BBQBBTurkey Sandwich Home the famous Turkey Sandwich noon there will be performances by “Rock of Ages”,
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Skyline Freedom Fest returns June 29-30 Skyline Eventing Park, located on the south end of Mt. Pleasant, is Utah’s premier cross country facility offering horse race tracks from introductory skill levels through preliminary level. The Skyline Eventing Committee encourages all to come experience the thrill of eventing during the Skyline Freedom Fest, June 29-30, at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, in Mt. Pleasant. Admission is always free. On June 29, at 9 a.m., the two phases, dressage and show jumping, will be held most of the day. Then on Saturday, June 30, at 9 a.m., there will be a mini event with dressage, cross country, and show jumping competitions. 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
Jennifer Norman The thrill of eventing returns to Mt. Pleasant June 29-30 with the Skyline Freedom Fest held at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, during Mt. Pleasant’s Hub City Days.
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Freedom rings out as Manti celebrates July 4 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 rais-
ing by the Boy Scouts of America. 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 one-half 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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Rat Fink reunion May 31-June 2 Three days of enjoyment await lovers of music and art during the 16th Annual Rat Fink Reunion held May 31 through June 2. Visitors can certainly get their fill of amazing art and great live performances that can’t be seen elsewhere! This year’s reunion will not disappoint anyone, so plan now to visit the Rat Fink store and Rat Fink Museum located at 404 East 300 North, Manti. Both will be open from 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., each day of 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! The reunion will begin Thursday, May 31, and end on June 2 and music will be provided throughout by JP Kennedy, the official Rat Fink DJ. On May 31, at 1 p.m., the Rat Fink artists will be available to create special items for people. Visitors are encouraged to come see what the artists brought this year and meet and greet the artists, shop in the Rat Fink Store, tour the Rat Fink Museum or enjoy one of the limited tours of the Roth residence. A special attraction is expected, and only visitors will discover what is coming. Banana splits will be available at 8:30 p.m., then the store will close at 9 p.m., until morning. Friday, June 1, at 9 a.m., everyone who missed out the day before, 28
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Visitors to the Rat Fink Museum and store have the opportunity to see a replica of Ed Roth’s workshop. The museum and store will be open during the Rat Fink Reunion May 31-June 2, at 404 East 300 North, Manti.
can meet and greet with Rat Fink artists who can make customized personalized items. At 9:30 a.m., the museum and store will again be open and limited tours of the Roth residence will be available. From 12:30 to 2 p.m., screened T-Shirt art will be created. While visiting, be sure to check out the awards and auction displays done by the Rat Fink Artists. There will be music and artists all day. Then, at 6 p.m., the Rat Fink 5k Fun Run registration will take place at the Roth residence, followed by the race at 7 p.m. 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 2, but not before lots of additional fun. At 8 a.m., before
the museum and store open, the annual Rat Fink Car Show will begin in Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. The Rat Fink Museum and Rat Fink Store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., the band “Junction 89” will perform a concert in the park followed by a live auction at 12 Noon and music by DJ Jay Sisson. The car show awards will take place at 3:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy a concert by “Junction 89” 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., after which the reunion wraps up at 9 p.m., till next year. To learn more about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and how the Rat Fink came to be, visit www.ratfink.com.
City parks provide peace, play 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 435-283-4631 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) 4273858. Fountain Green Fountain Green City Park, 300 West Center. Call (435) 445-3453. Gunnison Gunnison City Park, 300 North 45 West. Call 435528-7969 for reservations.
Gunnison Park, 100 South 350 West. Manti Manti City Park, 200 North 300 West. Call 435-8352401 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) 462-2456. Mt. Pleasant Power Plant Park, 3.5 miles East on 200 South. Spring City Spring City Park, 150 East Center. Call (435) 4622244. Wales Wales City Park, 150 South State. Call (435) 4369634.
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Fish hatchery welcomes visitors daily Anyone who likes fishing and plans to go this summer, needs to know there is a pretty good chance the fish they catch may have come from the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery located northwest of Fountain Green at 1600 West Fish Hatchery Road. The hatchery has thousands and thousands of fish swimming in tanks just waiting as they grow. It is truly fascinating to watch the fish in their various stages of growth. 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. The hatchery is a great location to bring the whole family as it provides an opportunity to view some of Please see HATCHERY, Page 32
The Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery grows thousands and thousands of fish seven days of the week, in preparation for stocking the many lakes and ponds statewide. Visitors are welcome to come and see the fish as they grow. The hatchery is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, and on holidays, located at 1600 West Fish Hatchery Road, northwest of Fountain Green. (Photo courtesy of Utah DWR)
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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 well-known 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 a week including holidays. When traveling on Highway 132 between Nephi and Fountain Green, watch for the signs just north of Fountain Green. For more information, call (435) 445-3472.
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Top-notch golf courses call Sanpete home Sanpete County is the home of two top-notch golf courses. East of Sterling in Palisade State Park is the Palisade Golf Course. Southeast of Fairview, golfers will find Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course. Both are unique and each 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 par-5s 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 the pro shop at (435) 835-4653. May 19, 9 a.m., Sanpete Open, shotgun start. June 9, 9 a.m., Child Abuse Prevention fundraising golf tournament, shotgun start, four man scramble,
Alexander Rochau 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 located 2.5 miles southeast of Fairview.
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July 7, 8 a.m., Skyline Motorsports Men’s Tournament. Shotgun start, all entrants must have a UGA From 33 Handicap Individual Stroke Play. For information call PPR event), shotgun start. pro-shop (435) 427-9575. July 16, 10 a.m., Palisade Pro-Am. June 23, 8 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days/ Aug. 13, 9 a.m., Two-Man Senior Four Ball (BestSponsor Golf Tournament, shotgun start, two-person, ball), shotgun start. Register 7:30 a.m., tee-off 8 a.m. For information call Sept. 15, 9 a.m., Palisade Amateur, shotgun start. the pro shop (435) 427-9575. Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m., Central Utah Two-Day AmaJuly 14, 8 a.m., Fairview Pioneer Days Golf Tournateur, shotgun start. ment. Shotgun start, two-person scramble with UGA Skyline Mountain Resort handicaps. Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course is a nineAug. 11, 8 a.m., Optic Cup Tournament. Shotgun hole course in Fairview for public and member use. start, two-person scramble. This is a handicap tournaThe course is UGA approved with two certified golf ment, however anyone that does not have a handicap instructors with clubhouse, pro shop and cart rentals. will be provided a Peoria handicap. This is a donation Campsite and cabin reservations are available in the tournament to provide eye glasses to local children in resort. The resort is located 2.5 miles south of Fairview need. Register at 7:30 a.m., tee-off at 8 a.m. on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 Aug. 25, 8 a.m., El Mexicano Senior Men’s ScramSouth in Fairview. ble. Shotgun start, all participants must be at least For information on all of the following tournaments 50 years of age. Two person scramble UGA handicap call the pro shop (435) 427-9575. required. June 9, 8:30 a.m., Seventh Annual Drive4Food Sept. 15, 9 a.m., Fairview Parks and Recreation Golf Tee-off, two person scramble, hole-in-one, contest Tournament. Shotgun start, two-person scramble, no prizes and lunch. This is a donation tournament for the handicaps required. This is a donation tournament to Sanpete Pantry food bank. assist with the Fairview Sports Complex.
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Ping Pong drops on 4th of July brings prizes, adds to Moroni fun Moroni hosts a full slate of activities this year during their annual 4th of July. Prepare now for the famous BBQ turkey dinner and the annual ping pong ball drop from an airplane overhead along the parade route. July 3 On Tuesday, July 3, at 5:30, the famous BBQ Turkey Dinner and cool cars show will take place at the city hall park, 80 South 200 West. July 4 The day starts at 6 a.m., with the Fun Run. For registration visit Moroni City Hall at 80 South 200 West, (next door to City Hall Park) or call (435) 436-8359 x 2. From 7 to 9 a.m., the Fireman’s Breakfast will be served with the flag ceremony at 8 a.m., both at the city hall park. 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.
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For parade info and entries, contact Jenifer Lamb (435) 469-1538 or email recorder@cut.net. At 10:45 a.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 turkey sandwiches will be available. At 11:30 a.m., relay races will also take place at the Center Street Ball Park followed by the Basketball Shootout at 12 noon in 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 food for sale. 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.
Mormon Miracle Pageant History Book Get the inside story of 50 years of Miracles! The longawaited Mormon Miracle Pageant history book by Merilyn Jorgensen, Pageant Historian, will be off the presses in June of this year. This 600-page, full-color book offers a comprehensive history of the production’s evolution, with a view to honoring the thousands of participants, unsung workers as well as the behind-the-scenes services. This historical, hardcover volume includes almost 2000 photos. Please order as soon as possible to assure an accurate printing count. Pre-order your copy today at: www.mantipageant.org, click on History tab, then on the book to order. $69.99 (includes tax) + $11.95 Shipping For additional information, call (435) 835-3000 or 835-5872.
Fairview Museum of History, Art an often missed treasure The Fairview Museum is one of Utah’s jewels. Unfortunately, though, it is often missed by visitors to Sanpete County. The museum has two main buildings, the Heritage and Horizon buildings and grounds located at 85 North 100 East. Heritage The Heritage Building is a former school built in 1900, where visitors can explore room after room of displays on two floors. There are thousands of historical artifacts, and over 100 pieces or art created by world-renowned sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks, which Dr. Fairbanks donated to the museum. Fairbanks sculptures are displayed world-wide, many in Washington D.C. He also sculpted many larger-than-life size works representing major events in the history of the LDS Church. Many of the rooms in the Heritage building display settings from the 1800s; a sitting room including
furniture, knick-knacks, and piano; a fully furnished bedroom; a complete kitchen; and one unusual room shows an 1800s dentist office (try not to wince when you see it). Horizon The more contemporary Horizon building houses regional art, historical displays such as the Blackhawk Indian War, a large Clark Bronson bronze collection, a historical and genealogical library, and the center piece, an enormous mammoth skeleton that was discovered just 13 miles from Fairview. Also for viewing is a geological display, and a gorgeous shell collection. Another unusual display is the history of turkeys in the region, starting with how they were used by the Native American culture. On the grounds Please see TREASURE, Page 38
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On display at the Fairview Museum of History and Art is a large collection of interesting devices, machines, beautiful art and historical artifacts. For instance, any idea what this machine is? It is a steam powered combine. Many other curiosities await those with inquiring minds. Come explore the grounds and buildings at 85 North 100 East, in Fairview. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
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Outside, visitors can see a large display of antique machinery and wagons, including a horse-drawn hearse and huge horse-drawn harvesting machines, many of which can be touched and explored. About FMHA Fairview Museum of History and Art (FMHA) has an all-volunteer staff and is funded by donations and grants. There is no entry fee to visit the museum, although donations are encouraged. To learn more about the museum visit the website, http://fairviewmuseum.org, drop in for a visit at 85 North 100 East, or call (435) 427-9216. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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Fairview Pioneer Days extends from July 14-28 Prepare now for the 34rd Annual Demolition Derby and all the other events in Fairview. Bundled event ticket packets containing tickets to all four Fairview Pioneer Days events go on sale June 12-13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State. Bundles must be purchased in person at city hall. Each bundle of tickets includes admission for one person to each of the following four events: Kids Rodeo on July 20; Main Rodeo on July 21, ATV Rodeo on July 23; and the 34th Annual Demolition Derby on July 24. Those persons who want to only buy tickets for the demolition derby must wait until Saturday, June 30, when those tickets go on sale 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. For questions regarding tickets, 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,
Fairview City celebrates Pioneer Days July 14-28 this year with visitors coming from all over to have some fun. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
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. Pioneer Days events First off this year is the annual golf tournament, on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort’s Golf Course, approximately 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway. To golf call the pro shop (435) 427-9575. That same day, at 5 p.m., several activities, including horseshoes, volleyball and 3-on-3 basketball take place at the Sports Park, which is located south of the rodeo arena at 500 South 85 East. The annual Lace Days take
place Monday through Wednesday, July 16-18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Participants should have a basic knowledge of lacing and must register in advance by calling the museum (435) 427-9216. Visitors are encouraged to come and watch as intricate patterns are created with lace. On Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m., the fun kid’s activities icebreaker, which includes a watermelon bust, pie eating contest and games, will take place at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. At 8:30 p.m., there will be a youth dance. Please see PIONEER DAYS, Page 40 May 16, 2018
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presented at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East, with special speaker and open house From 39 reception. The Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk showcases On Friday, July 20, the Kids Rodeo comes to the big local artists combined with others from all over the state. arena at 7 p.m., 350 South 85 East. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets may be purchased at the The artists will have art on display, some of which will be for sale. gate. At 7 p.m., the ATV Rodeo will take place in the rodeo Saturday, July 21, early in the morning at 7 a.m., the annual softball tournament will start at the Fairview City arena, 350 South 85 East. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. Tuesday, July 24, begins with a blast. Hope everyone Then at 7:30 a.m., registration and check-in for the is awake already when the fireman’s wake-up happens at Fifth Annual OHV Ride for food. Register on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food, then meet 6 a.m. Then at 6:30 a.m., that morning, the annual Fun at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Ride Run, 5k will begin. Participants register at the fairground, 300 South 200 East, for info call (435) 427-3858. starts at 8:30 a.m. Then, at 7 a.m., attend the flag ceremony at Fairview In the evening, the horse parade starts at 6 p.m., on City Hall along with the Fireman’s Breakfast in the pavilMain Street. It will be followed, at 7:30 p.m., by the main event rodeo in the arena. Tickets may be purchased ion east of city hall. Then a fun game of Scrambalooza, 7:30 a.m., at the at the gate. Sports Park, 500 South 85 East. Sunday, July 22, in the evening there will be a special On State Street at 10:30 a.m., the kid’s walking pafireside presented by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at rade, no motorized vehicles. The big time Pioneer Days 6:30 p.m., in the Fairview Second and Third LDS Ward parade begins at 11 a.m. All parade participants need to (rock church), 131 East 100 North. register in advance online at http://fairviewcity.com or On Monday, July 23, from 3-5 p.m., the Second call Fairview City (435) 427-3858. Annual Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk will be 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 for visitors, they can choose what to visit and see at that time. 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. For information or to register a vehicle, call Pam Rigby at (435) 427-0648. Also beginning at 1 p.m., old fashioned games for all kids will be held at Iven R. Cox Park, east of city hall, and the Fairview Idol talent show begins in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. Tom A Dyches Insurance Agency & Appraisal Services Later the same day, don’t forget to attend the 34th have been serving the county for 43 years and offers Annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby, 350 South 85 insurance and appraisal services including auto/home East. All the action and fun begins at 7 p.m. No coolers, life insurance & health including What types of risks does insurance your insurance policyMedicare cover? alcohol or pets allowed. All seating is reserved. supplements. Bond/commercials weoffer write Find out with a free review and rate polices, quote. We them all. We have a full service agency and will take If you don’t have tickets by then, they may not be expansive coverage and affordable premiums to put care of your insurance needs as well as single family available. Purchase tickets in advance on June 30, 9 a.m., peace of mind in your reach. home appraisals in four counties. Call us first. at the rodeo grounds. Home •▪ Auto Home Auto ▪• Life Life▪ •Health Health Fireworks will follow the Demolition Derby about 10 p.m. TOM Dyches DYCHES Tom Be sure to come back to Fairview July 26-28, to see Insurance&&Realty Realty Insurance the North Bend Entertainers live action play “Forever 590 State, Pleasant 590 SoSo State, Mt.Mt. Pleasant Plaid” on stage, 7 p.m., in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 (435)462-2844 462-2844 (435) South State. Visit http://www.nbentertainers.org for (435)469-0113 469-0113 (435) Your Independent Insurance Agent more information, or call (435) 469-1177.
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Liberal Hall museum spurred Utah statehood 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. It is the original Wasatch Academy schoolhouse. In the 1990s, Wasatch Academy acquired ownership of Liberal Hall, but was unable to use the building due to its deteriorated 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. In 2018, Liberal Hall Museum received the Best of State award, for the best Historical Heritage Site. In addition Liberal Hall/Wasatch Academy has been recognized as the birthplace of secondary education in the state of Utah and was a decisive factor for Utah being granted statehood. This historical heritage site represents the fact that in founding Wasatch Academy, Rev. McMillan set in motion a series of events that led directly to President Cleveland making the executive decision that this school and the other missionary schools that McMillan founded provided sufficient educational foundation for the federal government to grant statehood to Utah Territory. Hours of operation will be posted at the museum or call (435) 462-1443 for an appointment.
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85 N. 100 E. Fairview, Utah * 435-427-9216 * http://fairviewmuseum.org/ The Heritage building is a 115 year-old former school, with many rooms housing thousands of historical artifacts, & the works of world renowned sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks (138 pieces). The more contemporary Horizon building houses regional art, historical displays such as the Blackhawk Indian War, a large Clark Bronson bronze collection, and the center piece, a locally found mammoth. Outside see the large display of antique machinery and wagons.
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Sanpete Car Shows Several car shows take place in Sanpete County each summer. Here is a list of known shows, where and when they take place. Also included is contact information for those who have questions or would like to show their vehicle. Ephraim Scandinavian Days Car Show, Saturday, May 26, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 100 East 100 North. For more information or to participate visit website online at http://scandinavianfestival.org/car-show. Manti 16th Rat Fink Reunion Car Show, Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. Cars will also be on display at the Rat Fink Museum, 404 East 300 North. For more Anyone who likes to look at cool, unique and downright awesome vehicles information online, visit: http://www. will appreciate the car and vehicle shows in Sanpete County this summer. ratfink.com/rat-fink-reunion.php. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days restored and ugly tractor contest, Wednesday, July 4, 12 noon, at east 13th Annual Fairview, Museum Car Show Free Admission of Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State. To enter, bring a tractor, but call Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462July 24, 2018 3034 for details. Moroni Independence Day Cool car show, Tuesday, July 3, 5:30 p.m., at City Hall Park, 80 South 200 West. For information contact Julianne Larson via email: juliannelarson@hotmail.com. Fairview Pioneer Days Vintage Car Show, Tuesday, July 24, 1-4 p.m., at Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. For information or to register a vehicle, call Pam Rigby at (435) 427-0648. Spring City Bluegrass & Folk Festival Car Show, Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Spring City Park, 150 East Center. Manti Sanpete County Fair Car Show, Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 500 North Main Street, Manti. For information or to register a vehicle, contact Robert or Marie Miller, (435) 528-3834, (435) 340-1637 or (435) 558-0203 or via email to: sunshineceramics@hotmail.com. 44
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Fun all summer at Spring City’s events Spring City is home to several events this summer. Heritage Day returns, the Fourth Annual Pet Show runs in town, Pioneer Day celebrations, Bluegrass Festival, Plein Air Art Competition and artist studio tours. Heritage Day Heritage Day celebrations actually start on Friday night, May 25, from 5 — 8 p.m., when the sneak peek at antiques and original paintings that go on sale Saturday morning, takes place in the Spring City Community Center (SCCC), 45 South 100 East. There is an entry fee. Then events continue all day long on Saturday, May 26, starting at 8 a.m., with breakfast and coffee at the SCCC, 45 South 100 East, A bake sale will take place at 8:30 a.m., at the Main Street Museum, 46 North Main. The Main Street Museum houses most of the historical records for research in Spring City. It is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment. For more information call Carla Nelson at (940) 2240857. That Saturday, 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. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Food trucks will be onsite providing a variety of items for sale. Lunch will also be available from 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., at Spring City LDS Church, 164 South Main. Brian Stucki, world renowned tenor, will be performing three, free mini-concerts at 11 a.m., 12 noon, and 1 p.m., at the same Spring City LDS Church, which is on the his-
Fun, Fun, Fun is what’s in store for those who attend summer celebrations, such as this scene from Pioneer Days in Spring City. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
toric register and worth seeing. Annual Pet Show In June, Spring City hosts the Fourth Annual Pet Show on Monday, June 4. 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 Pioneer Days, for Spring City, will take place July 20-24. On Friday, July 20, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., the annual Family Street Dance will take place on Main Street. This year the band will be “Junction 89.” The evening of Saturday, July 21, come to the city park, 100 East 50 South, for a concert featuring “Ophir Creek.” While there check out the Ice Cream Social. Best bring a chair to rest in while enjoy-
ing the evening. Sunday, July 22, all locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy some 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 23, at 7 p.m., will be the presentation of the Saga of Spring City in the city park, bring chairs. Tuesday, July 24, is Utah’s Pioneer Day. Spring City festivities will begin with a Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m., starting at the park. From 7 a.m.-9 a.m., the Fireman’s Breakfast will be available for the hungry. Then stroll down with chairs to Main Street where the annual Mammoth Parade will begin at Please see SPRING CITY, Page 46 May 16, 2018
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from 1-10 p.m. Then on Saturday Aug. 4, 11 a.m.10 p.m., there will be more music, with a car show From 45 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 10 a.m. No parking is allowed on Main Street. After Plein Air the parade there will be fun and games in the park Later on in August, the Plein Air Painting Comfrom 11 a.m.-3 p.m. petition begins Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 8 a.m. and conActivities include pioneer games for all ages, a tinues for four days after which the paintings are all horseshoe tournament, music in the park, lunch in the turned in on Aug. 31, for judging. park and hand-made crafts. Be sure to bring a chair to On Aug. 31, from 7-9 p.m., the Plein Air Art Show sit on at the park. Preview and reception for the artists and visitors will During the fun and games, from 11-3 p.m., it is be held at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main. expected that the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Then on Saturday, Sept. 1, from dawn till 10 a.m., Museum, will be open, located within the Spring City a Quick Paint event will be held on Spring City’s Main Community Center, 45 South 100 East. It is normally Street. The winning artist awards will be announced open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 10 a.m., which is also the time when studio tours For more information call Carla Nelson (940) 224will begin. 0857. The Artist Studio Tours take place on Saturday, Bluegrass, Folk Festival Sept. 1. Tickets to take the tour go on sale at 9 a.m., Visitors should plan to come back to Spring City in and can be purchased at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 August for the Bluegrass and Folk Festival that takes South Main. place the weekend of August 3-4, at the Spring City All of the Plein Air art will be exhibited at the galCommunity Center and city park, 100 East 50 South. lery and on sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. While art created There will be music, art, crafts, old car show and food. during the morning Quick Paint event will be sold in a Open mic Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and music show live auction from 11 a.m.-12 noon.
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MLB Pitch Hit Run Competition Mt.Pleasant Recreation is pleased to host the Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition. This is a FREE, exciting skills event providing boys and girls the opportunity to compete in a Pitching, Hitting, and Running competition. Local winner will be invited to a sectional competition and ultimately to have an opportunity to compete at a Major League Event. Ages: 7-14 Boys & Girls
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History comes alive during Mormon Miracle Pageant 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 900 depict with dance, music and drama, a unique production for a large audience seated under a canopy of stars. The pageant runs for eight nights, June 14-16, 19-23 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 marks the 52nd yearly presentation 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 48
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bring a picnic dinner or 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. The Manti LDS Temple grounds proMany visitors find that staying at a vide a wonderful stage each year in June for the annual Mormon Miracle bed and breakfast adds to the experiPageant, presented on the hill overence, providing a unique local perlooking the Sanpete Valley on the spective, plus great service. Whether south side of the temple. choosing a bed and breakfast, hotel, or campground, be sure to make relationships can be eternal. First time pageant-goers will find reservations well in advance. Camping at Manti City Park, 200 the following tips useful: Arrive early North 300 West, is allowed only for optimum seating. First-come during the pageant on a first-come, seating is provided for 14,000 and first-serve basis. Reservations are not there is room on the grass for additaken. Restroom facilities are availtional spectators. June evenings can be cool so bring able, but no showers. There is a fee, so campers should a sweater or blanket. Blankets may be used on chairs but are not allowed go ahead and set up tents or trailin the aisles. It is wise to also be pre- ers and a camp-fee collector will visit the site to collect. The park is pared in case of inclement weather. within walking distance of the temple There are facilities and accommodations for special needs, lost and grounds. Be sure to take some time befound, drinking fountains, restrooms, fore or after the pageant to explore translators. Search and Rescue and the region. Take a scenic drive, rent emergency personnel are on site. While the pageant is free, dinner is not. Travelers are welcome to Please see HISTORY, Page 50
Centerfield City aka ‘Skin Town’ celebrates Pioneer Day Centerfield City will hold a Pioneer Day celebration Monday, July 23, with a parade at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m., at the Centerfield LDS Ward bowery, 230 South Main. Dinner is by donation. A fireworks display will take place at dark. Why Skin Town? Centerfield was first known as Skin Town. It seems that about 1880, a new method for tanning cowhides was discovered and
Cory Maylett Centerfield Town Hall. Historically the town has been called by the names Skin Town, South Gunnison and Twin Town.
implemented in New York. At the same time, Sanpete suffered a terrible winter with such deep snow that many cattle couldn’t find enough forage and died. In order to keep their operations
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dry. The fact that all the fences were draped with cow hides led to the name “Skin Town.” It was also called South Gunnison or Twin Town, but when the town was incorporated in 1907, the residents chose the more dignified name of Centerfield because of the community’s central location. Centerfield is an 1860s offshoot of Gunnison, that evolved two miles south on U.S. Highway 89. Gunnison Field or Gunnison South was a natural site for farmers who worked small “squatters rights” plots of about five acres with oxen and hand plows. After the Indian troubles subsided, log and adobe houses began to appear. A late 1876 petition to ‘build a school convenient to our location’ was an early sign of independence from the mother colony. In 1882 a log cabin was built to serve as school, church and social hall. The 1886-87 church was built of stone and a front tower was added in 1897. Community spirit was strong by that time, and Canute Peterson chose a committee of four who named the place for its location in the fields between Gunnison and Axtell.
ATVs, check out the nearby fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails or visit one of the museums, unique boutiques or craft 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. The history book of the Mormon Miracle Pageant will be printed this summer. People interested in the book may register at: mantipageanthistorybook@ gmail.com. Please include phone numbers with registration. Notice will be sent to those who register as further ordering information is available. The history book will be a hard-bound, 9x11 size, containing 450 pages of text and many more pages of photos. For more information, call (435) 835-3000.
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42nd Annual Scandinavian Days returns to Ephraim Ephraim City welcomes the annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival as it returns again for the 42nd year on Friday and Saturday, May 25-26, Memorial Weekend. The festival includes two full days of music, entertainment, crafts, arts, demonstrations, speakers, stories, food, vendors, sports, a car show, tours, a parade and fireworks. Visitors from all around come to enjoy the traditional festivities. About 650,000 Utahns trace their ancestry to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. Many of those living in Sanpete are descended from 19th Century Scandinavian converts to the LDS Church. One of the best recommendations for visitors is to seek out the information booth located at 150 East 100 North, pick up an event guide and map. They will help to answer the many questions about the festival. Pioneer reenactments The festival begins Friday, May 25, at 9 a.m. when the Pioneer Heritage Company will begin showing festival goers 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. 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 East 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 with Scandinavian or other pioneer ancestors. The conference this year will feature speakers at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The speakers have not yet been announced. 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 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 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 Mountain Valley Quilting Group in Gunnison, Horseshoe Mountain and Stitchin’ Sisters groups in Ephraim, and Quilt Keepers in Wales, may 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 between 1 p.m., Wednesday May 23 and 12 noon on Thursday, May 24. 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 at (435) 283-2212. 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. Storytelling In the cold, dark winters of old Scandinavia, storytellers were held Please see SCANDINAVIAN, Page 52 May 16, 2018
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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 draw 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 from 6-8 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 which can be viewed from outside the Greenwood Student Center. Saturday, May 26 The annual Fun Run, 5k, 10k, Half marathon race will begin the fun-filled day with registration starting at 6 a.m., at 50 East 100 North. Races begin at 6:30 a.m. To enliven the competition, the Ephraim Youth City Council may add a vibrant twist to the Fun Run called “Color Me Viking.” At participants’ request, runners could be coated with powdered paint in Scandinavian colors and end the race in “rad” style. Participants can pre-register online at http://scandinavianfestival.org or onsite at 50 East 100 North, Ephraim. There are a lot of events this day so be sure to start the day off with an appetizing breakfast hosted by the Lions Club. It is the Annual Aebleskiver breakfast, served from 8-10 a.m., in a pavilion located in the parking lot east of the Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main Street. Then check out the Ephraim Co-op and explore the Olde Crafter’s Village. There will be arts and crafts Please see SCANDINAVIAN, Page 54
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for kids, various traditional artisans demonstrating trades such as a blacksmith, wood worker, Swedish rug weaving, soap maker and doll carver. In addition artists will demonstrate bobbin lace, tatting, harbinger, black work, crocheting, knitting, and yarn spinning. Each year brings something new, come find out what it is! 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. 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. Due to construction on Snow College campus, the route may have changed, another good reason to seek out an event guide. 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 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 will line up on 200 South on the East 54
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side of Main Street starting at 9 am. For further information about the parade, send email to: 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 Two bus tours will be 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 and its Scandinavian settlers. Vike On A Bike The third annual “Vike on a Bike,” mountain bike race for all experience levels begins at 12 noon, Saturday, at 400 East 100 North. There is a registration fee which 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 courses 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 participants play until they lose. No entry fee, but 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) 3400646 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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Manti becomes beehive of summer activities The oldest town in Sanpete County is Manti. Brigham Young sent the first settlers to Manti after he received an invitation by Ute Chief Wakara to send people down to the San Pitch area to teach the Utes how to farm. The original company of 50 pioneer families arrived in the winter of 1849. The pioneers, whose first camp was established on what is now Temple Hill, spent that first winter enduring hardships of scant food, clothing, hostile Indians, and makeshift housing. Settlers were forced to use wagons and dugouts for protection against the severe cold and 700 Indians camped not far away. About half of the cattle froze to death and the people were unable to get more food and supplies from Salt Lake City. But winter was not the only problem, as spring approached the ground thawed and the pioneers were faced with hundreds of rattlesnakes. Miraculously not one of the settlers died from snakebite. Isaac Morley, the leader of this pioneer group was given the honor of naming the town. He suggested ‘Manti’ as a good name, and so the name was adopted. Manti is a town mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Five big events Five big summer events take place in Manti each year. The Annual Rat Fink Reunion, Mormon Miracle Pageant, Independence Day, Manti ATV Ride, and the Sanpete County Fair. Rat Fink Manti is home to the famous Rat Fink Museum, featuring displays of the works of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, creator of the Rat Fink characters and the cool, unique cars he built. The annual Rat Fink Reunion will 56
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be held Thursday through Saturday, May 31-June 2, at Rat Fink Store and Rat Fink Museum located at 404 East 300 North; and events, including a car show in Manti City Park, 400 West 200 North. The Rat Fink Artists come from all over to show off their talents and for custom pin striping on customer items. There is always music, food and live entertainment. Mormon Miracle Pageant The annual Mormon Miracle Pageant is scheduled for June 14-16 and 19-23, on the hillside on south side of the Manti LDS Temple. The temple sits high on the hill, overlooking the city and can be seen throughout the valley when lit. The pageant is free to attend. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the pageant begins at 9:30 p.m. Attendees are advised to arrive early for optimum first-come seating or to select room on the grass. Bring a sweater or blanket. Be prepared in case of inclement weather. Concessions will be for sale in the area and there are some pre-pageant performances on a stage west of the seating area, along with other interesting activities. Independence Day Manti celebrates the nation’s birthday Wednesday, July 4, with Ring Out for Freedom, from 6 to 7 a.m., at Manti American Legion
Hall, 173 South Main. Everyone is welcome to come ring the bell in celebration. Activities include 5K runs, American Legion breakfast, bike ride, patriotic program with flag ceremony, kids fashion show, vendor and food booths, races, and contests in the park, free swimming at the Aquatic Center, tennis and baseball matches, a parade in the evening followed by entertainment and fireworks. Manti ATV Ride The Arapeen OHV Trail System is one of the most scenic mountain trails in Utah, as such, the annual Manti ATV Ride presents a great opportunity for family and friends to explore the system during a three day ride, Aug. 16-18. The ride begins at Manti City Park, 200 North 400 West. Riders must register in advance and provide own vehicles. For information visit http://www.mantiatvrun.com or Manti City office at (435) 835-2401. Sanpete County Fair This year Sanpete County will hold the annual fair Aug. 16-25, at the fairgrounds located on the north end of town, complete with two weeks of fun and activities. By then gardeners and crafters have had time to grow and create many works of art. Displays of all sorts, a rodeo, the ever-popular demolition derby, animals of all descriptions, cowboy poetry, ATV barrel race, and livestock shows are included in a full schedule of fun. Tractors will also be on display, firemen will be challenged, horse pull contests, a car show and mammoth parade. Don’t miss Fun on the Farm for little ones, the midway carnival rides, food, games and entertainment.
Its all fun during Lamb Days July 13-21 Visitors drive east through Salt Creek Canyon to enter the Sanpete Valley from Nephi. Once they arrive on the east end of the canyon those traveler’s will encounter 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 softball tournaments, entertainment, youth lamb show and judging, mutton and sourdough dinner, youth talent show, fun run, chuck wagon breakfast, craft fair, parade, and fireworks. Lamb Days events This year the events get started with a live play on stage Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, in the Fountain Green Community Theatre, 60 South State. The Friday show will be at 7 p.m. and on Saturday there will be two showings. One at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Attendees to the performances will also get the chance to visit a quilt show next door in the dance hall. Then on Tuesday through Thursday, July 17-19, the annual Co-ed Softball Tournament will take place. Participants must be current or past residents only. Sign up at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North; or at the General Store, 84 South State. On Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, the men’s solfball tournament will take place. To enter teams, contact Ryan Johnson (435) 262-6187. Also on Friday, July 20, at Noon, there will be a youth lamb show and judging at Fountain Green Park, 300 West Center. New this year, and ATV ride has been scheduled at 1 p.m., for information, call city hall (435) 445-3453. From 3 to 9 p.m., a craft fair will be in the park. Then from 5 to 8 p.m., the annual lamb and sourdough dinner will be available.
Donley L. Despain Jr. After a brief Mutton Bustin’ ride during Fountain Green’s Lamb Days, the question is, “Would you do it again?” It’s on the schedule for Saturday, July 21. But there is lots that happens before, so check it out!
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 21, Fountain Green will start the day off with a Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. To register call Chelsea Bailey (801) 885-7245. From 7 to 9 a.m., grab a bite to eat with family and friends at the chuck wagon breakfast at the park, 300 West Center. At 7:30 a.m., the flag ceremony will be presented. The craft fair will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Ann Nielson (435) 445-3532. The mammoth parade will begin on State Street at 10 a.m., to participate contact Greg Bailey (435) 262-7683. Followed by a watermelon eating contest at 11:30 a.m., at the park. This year’s Lamb Days Got Talent program begins at 12 noon. For information or to participate contact Bonnie Folkner (435) 851-0719. 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 at (435) 445-3272. Participants must be between four to eight years old and weigh less than 55 pounds. 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 16, 2018
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Historic home tours on Heritage Day The annual Spring City Heritage Day, hosted by Friends of Spring City, takes place Friday night, May 25, through Saturday, May 26 and among the many events of the day, a special tour takes place. The tour includes many of the towns charming, mid-19th Century pioneer homes and buildings. Heritage Day includes 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, was rededicated in 2017. The renovated building is now known as the Spring City Community Center (SCCC), 45 South 100 East, Spring City. SCCC has become the crowning jewel of Spring
City’s restoration efforts. It will be open all day to the public. Inside the building is a Daughter Of Utah Pioneers Museum (DUP), space for events, a large ballroom for receptions and community programs and Spring City Hall offices. Friday, May 25 From 5-8 p.m., sneak a peek at the antiques and original paintings that will go on sale Saturday morning. There is an entry fee. Saturday, May 26 Breakfast will be served in the city park, behind the SCCC, 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. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., there will also be a Food Truck round-up providing a variety of edible delights. Many craft-booths on the first floor of the SCCC, will display and sell a variety of locally handcrafted wares and artisanal fare. The annual antique sale will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Please see TOURS, Page 59
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in the SCCC 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 these, and other well-known Utah artists, will also be on sale at the Spring City Art Gallery, 79 South Main. Brian Stucki, world renowned tenor, will provide 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 SCCC, 45 South 100 East, or at the Main Street Firehouse. Spring City is just east of Highway 89, between Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim.
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Take time out for Sanpete museums Sanpete County has several area museums for visitors and locals alike to visit. Mt. Pleasant Relic Home, 150 South State, Mt. Pleasant. Open on weekdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and on special occasions by appointment. For tour arrangements, call Judith Jackson, at (435) 462-3760 or Tudy Standlee at (435) 462-7456. More information is available online at: https://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot. com. Liberal Hall, 67 West Main. Hours of operation will be posted at the museum or call (435) 462-1443 for appointment. Spring City DUP Museum inside Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East. Open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call Carla Nelson at (940) 224-0857. Main Street DUP Museum and Old City jail, 46 North Main, Spring City. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment. For more information call Carla Nelson (940) 224-0857. Fairview Fairview Museum of History
There are several museums in Sanpete County. The Fairview Museum of History and Art is by far the largest, considering it is housed in two buildings and has several outdoor exhibits. The museum also has regular art exhibits presented in the Rotating Artists Gallery. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
and Art, 85 North 100 East. Phone (435) 427-9216. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Manti Manti DUP Museum, John Patten House, 300 North 100 West,
Manti. Only open during Mormon Miracle Pageant or by appointment. Call Carolynn Newton at (435) 835-3838, Ruby Stull at (435) 3400024 or Darlene Blackham at (435) 835-3482.
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