We write in response to the recent “Another Look” column by Melanie Cook and the letter to the editor by Scott Newman, both published in the Aug. 28 edition of the Messenger. These columns addressed the proposed ordinance to subdivide the one acre-plus lots that have been a defining characteristic of historic Spring City. Both…
I know and understand that you don’t usually accept or publish anonymous letters. However, I am honestly fearful for my livelihood if I sign my name to this letter. If you choose not to publish it, please at least independently verify what I’m sharing and publish your own story about these things so the public…
The Miss Gunnison Valley 2025 royalty are Tenley Wanner (center), queen; Nila Peterson (left), first attendant; and Hailey Murray, second attendant. GUNNISON—Seven contestants took the stage Saturday, March 29, at the annual Miss Gunnison Valley Scholarship Pageant, where judges crowned Gunnison resident Tenley Wanner the 2025 Miss Gunnison. Tenley, daughter of Michael and Mekesha Wanner,…
Priesthood power only maintained by meekness, long suffering An open letter to the citizens of Sanpete County and especially to those living in Spring City. After reading Suzanne Dean’s article about Joe and Lee Bennion dated February 21,2025, my heart was troubled. I have been in Spring City many times, walking your streets and watching…
Travis and Stacie Cartright are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Sadie Cartright to Jaxon Hill, son of Jed and Michelle Hill. They will be married Saturday Feb. 8, 2025 in the Manti Temple. There will be a reception that evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wild Acres Barn in Ephraim. If you did…
By Shirley Bahlmann Don Hales was born May 10, 1929 in American Fork, the oldest of fivechildren. He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the U.S.Department of the Interior, which meant they lived in various places, includingSouth Dakota, Washington D.C. and Alaska.Shirley Ann Hales was born in California five days…
By Robert Stevens Claudia Killian (formerly Tibbs), right, sits on the couch with her siblings Robert (left) and Janet onChristmas morning, one day after getting out of the hospital for appendicitis. Claudia Killian of Manti has a lot of holiday memories from her childhood, and like anyone, theyare a mix of the ups and downs…
By Shirley Bahlmann Korry Soper grew up in Panguitch, the youngest of two brothers and one sister.He attended Southern Utah University, where he met Karen Lawrence of Salt Lake City.She didn’t accept his invitation to race cars down Main Street but talked to him in theAlbertson’s parking lot. “We fell in love from that point…
Christmas events in Ephraim include a fireworks show. This float, with the theme, “Christmas story,” was part of the Manti light parade in 2021. The Messiah is a beloved holiday tradition and will take place this year on Dec. 10 and 11. The Gunnison community Christmas tree near the Gunnison clock tower. Mt. Pleasant royalties…
ARIZONA—EPHRAIM— The Snow College football team exploded for 85 points in a shutout victory against Gila River Junior College Saturday night inside Terry Foote Stadium. The 85-0 victory was the Badgers first shutout of the season and tied for the highest point total in the era of Head Coach Zac Erekson. Snow also won a…
MOUNTAIN DELL SCOUT RANCH—The Sanpete community Boy Scout Troop 527 will hold a Dutch oven mutton-and-sourdough fundraising dinner on Friday Sept. 23. The dinner will be held at Tifie Scout Camp at Mountain Dell Scout Ranch east of Mt. Pleasant. Seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner service at 6 p.m. The dinner will…
Marilyn Kaye Madsen Hoskins passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2022 at Canyon Breeze Senior Living in Orem, Utah. Kaye was born Aug. 12, 1944 in Richfield, Utah to Vaughn D. and Dawn Gleave Madsen. She grew up in Fairview, Utah and spent most of her life living there among family and many friends. She loved…
Scott and Sherrie Butler are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kearsti Ann Butler to Gordon Lewis McKay, son of Leland and Amy McKay of Salem, Utah. Kearsti is a graduate of North Sanpete High School and LDS Seminary. She is currently employed at Byte Aligners in Lehi, Utah. Gordon is a graduate…
Shaun K. Hintze passed away Sept. 10, 2022 doing a double backflip into Flaming Gorge Reservoir. He would say “ If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much stinking room.” He was born Nov. 8, 1986 in West Valley and grew up in Fairview. He rocked it at everything, including being…
Marco Asay Davis, passed away on Sept. 11, 2022 from a heart attack while residing at Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center in Nephi, Utah. Marco was born Dec. 16, 1971, to Nola Dutton Davis and John B. Davis in Payson, Utah. He was the second youngest of seven children. In April of 1988 he,…