EPHRAIM – “What do you say about a woman who has touched so many lives,” said Hannah Lewis, daughter of this year’s Emily Braithwaite Woman of Service Award. In front of a standing ovation, Nancy Bean of Manti was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a plaque at the Miss Sanpete Pageant on Saturday,…
Both districts focus on making and building connections marcy curtis / messenger photo(LEFT): Heidi Seely, first grade teacher at Ephraim Elementary, prepares her classroom for her new group of students. (RIGHT): North Sanpete High School’s updated gym looks brighter and larger with its paint job and new additions. It will be ready to host the…
MT. PLEASANT—Five friends from Mt. Pleasant faced wind, rain, cold, hills and heat as they participated in the Saints to Sinners bike relay July 30 and 31. Bicyclists Mike Bowles, Fawn Bowles, Ben Robinson, Melissa Spencer and Megan Anderson traveled a combined 516 miles over three states. The race started at 5 a.m. in West…
MT. PLEASANT—Saturday’s fundraiser for the Aleesha Bailey family at the Contoy Arena was deemed a complete success, as many people gathered throughout the day to support and show their love to the family. Aleesha lost her battle with cancer early last week, leaving behind her four children and spouse, Earl. “The most important thing is…
PHOTO COURTESY WHITE RAVEN STUDIO (Left): The Miss Sanpete Royalty 2021-22 is (L-R): Hope Marsing of Manti, first runner-up and Ashtyn Childs of Centerfield, queen. (RIGHT): Miss Sanpete Outstanding Teen Royalty is (L-R) Ali Hatch of Sterling, first runner-up, Lakely Brotherson of Wales, queen, and Madison Shelley of Mt. Pleasant, second runner-up. EPHRAIM—The crowd rose…
Five will vie for Miss Sanpete; eight for teen title EPHRAIM—Thirteen “high caliber” candidates will take the stage at the 60th annual Miss Sanpete County and Outstanding Teen competition on Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m. at the Snow College Eccles Performing Arts Center. Five talented and qualified candidates will compete for the job of…
Miss Sanpete County, Lydia Madsen and Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen, Noelle Condie, have completed their year of service. They will pass on the title and responsibilities of their jobs to two young ladies at the upcoming Miss Sanpete County/Miss Sanpete Teen Competition on Aug. 7. Utah’s Outstanding Teen, Charlee Sorensen, of Aurora, will be…
FAIRVIEW—During Fairview’s Pioneer Days celebration, the rodeo and derby committees took some time away from the actual event to honor three special people who had a large impact on these events and the community. Friday night’s rodeo began by honoring all those who had served in the armed forces with special mention of Harold “Blackie”…
MT. PLEASANT—The goal of a treasure hunt hosted by 180 Fitness in Mt. Pleasant was for people to get out, be active and have fun. Last year during the COVID pandemic, the gym devised its first treasure hunt and the activity was such a success they decided to do it again. This year the prize…
MANTI—For 13-year-old James Layton, growing a lush, tropical garden in his own backyard hasn’t been easy. According to his mother LeAnn, James hasn’t always loved plants; it didn’t come until he was a little older. His first attempt to grow plants came from a mango pit. Though it was unsuccessful, it didn’t stop him from…
(Left): Photo from 1944 Lamb Days celebration. (Top Right): Watching little kids hang on to rambunctious sheep is a staple of Lamb Day. (Bottom Right): Lamb sandwich preparation takes many hands at a previous Lamb Day in Fountain Green. This year’s celebration is Friday and Saturday, July 16, 17. FOUNTAIN GREEN—Once known as “Wool City”…
EPHRAIM—From the years 2014 to 2019, the Snow College Badger football team has seen 15 of their players earn the title of an All-American. This year, they blew that number completely out of the water. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released their final roster of NJCAA All-America Teams last week via their website,…
LAS VEGAS—North Sanpete High School has a new wrestling coach and he’s not waiting to get his team ready for the upcoming season. Hawk wrestling coach Cheyne Christensen and assistant coach Kris King took seven wrestlers to the Rocky Mountain Nationals in Las Vegas on July 8 and 9. Coach Christensen is excited by the…
EPHRAIM—Snow College Athletic Director Rob Nielson announced that men’s and women’s wrestling will be added to their sports offerings next year. The wrestling programs will be located on the Richfield campus as a way to enhance the college experience for those who attend there, said Snow College President, Bradley J. Cook, in a prepared statement….
SPRING LAKE—A 19-year-old Fairview man died while swimming in Spring Lake in Utah County on June 25 around 6:45 p.m. Weston Lane Peterson was swimming in the lake with a friend when he began to struggle. A bystander on the shore noticed Peterson and the woman struggling and swam out to help them. The bystander…