EPHRAIM—Residents are pretty satisfied with their quality of life in Ephraim, according to results of a “Utah Wellbeing Survey” presented at the city council meeting last Wednesday. According to the survey, Ephraim’s highest-rated wellbeing categories were: safety and security, local environmental quality, living standards and connection with nature. Respondents were asked to rate the city’s…
Gunnison Police Department denies findings of proposed order SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Anti-Discrimination and Labor Division (UALD) has issued a “Proposed Determination and Order” finding that Carl Wimmer, one of the applicants for Gunnison Valley police chief last year, was discriminated against in the hiring process based on his age and religion. But an attorney…
One of the organizations that has had a major impact on Sanpete County and Central Utah is in danger of losing the funding enabling it to make a difference. The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA), originally authorized on Oct. 12, 2006, needs to be extended by Congress by Oct. 12 of this year. But…
‘These guys fought and gave us our freedom and this is our way to say thank you’ (LEFT): Ace Robertson, local WWII vet, straps himself in for a ride with Dream Flights, a nonprofit that gives free airplane rides to veterans and seniors. Helping him get strapped in is Dream Flight founder and pilot, Darryl…
MANTI-LA SAL NATIONAL FOREST—Wales Canyon is getting an upgrade to facilitate recreational visitors. According to Kevin Christensen, director of Sanpete County Economic Development, a new trailhead parking lot area is being constructed about a half mile up Wales Canyon to make a place for canyon visitors to easily unload OHV’s and horses. The new trailhead…
EPHRAIM—The plans for a major future mixed-use development are shaping up in Ephraim. Ephraim Crossing, central Utah’s newest mixed-use community featuring residential living, business and retail spaces, has acquired 37 more acres, bringing the development plan to 128 acres. “The expansion of Ephraim Crossing continues the overall growth and development of Ephraim,” said Kevin Romney,…
MANTI—Critical Race Theory was defined at a South Sanpete School District board meeting last Wednesday. Over 40 parents, and several children, attended the meeting to make sure the district did not intend to teach the theory in any of its schools. The school board read a prepared statement declaring that the district was completely transparent…
Trent Hanna of Snow joins composers in Alaska A Snow College music professor sought inspiration from an Alaskan wilderness experience and allowed Mother Nature to become his muse. Trent William Hanna, associate music professor, and head of Snow College’s theory and composition department, spent two weeks participating in the Composing in the Wilderness program put…
EPHRAIM—After examining Ephraim’s forecasts for growth, the city council voted last Wednesday to increase the city’s entitlement share in the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) from 3,000 kilowatts to 8,000 kilowatts. The CFPP was launched by UAMPS in 2015 as part of its long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions…
MANTI—The Intermountain Pharmacy at the Manti Family Clinic is closing its doors Aug. 23, said pharmacy manager Michael McQuivey. Intermountain Healthcare has announced it will close 25 retail pharmacies in Utah and transfer its prescriptions and inventory to CVS Pharmacies. The Manti pharmacy is one of the 25 that will be closing, McQuivey said, along…
Scott Morgan of Santaquin likes to ponder and reflect on the nature of things when he sits atop his lawn mower and mows his lawn. In fact, he was moving his lawn and wondering what he might do to contribute more to his community when he came up with the idea “Mowing 4 Miracles.” And…
EPHRAIM—Although the Miss Sanpete 2021 pageant is over, one contestant has already been trying to realize her platform for half a decade, and this month she will host another event meant to raise awareness to human trafficking. Karlie Strickland, 18, of Ephraim, has been pursuing her platform “Breaking the Silence on Human Trafficking,” since long…
IMAGES COURTESY SANDY NEILL, SANPETE COUNTY CLERKElection night results for all the municipalities in Sanpete County who held a primary election. The final results will be announced when the cities hold their canvass of the election which will be sometime between August 17th and August 24th. The 2021 Sanpete County municipal election showed enthusiasm for public service…
Now booked to capacity on weekends MT. PLEASANT—Not even two full months have passed since the Track 89 North railroad car resort in Mt. Pleasant has opened in earnest and business is already going well. “We started taking our first serious booking about six weeks ago,” says David Grow, co-owner of Track 89 North and…
The North and South Sanpete School Districts have released their 2021 COVID-19 protocols for the coming school year. Both districts are following identical protocol guidelines as designated by the state. In regards to the COVID-19, vaccination is not a requirement to enroll in school or join an extracurricular activity. Parents should consult their healthcare providers…