District revises cyber bullying policy Daniela Vazquez Staff Writer 8-25-2016 MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete School Board has revised a rule on cyber bullying in the high school student handbook to give a lot more detail about what type of language is “prohibited.” The school board modified the rule after 50-plus parents and other citizens…
Centerfield gives ‘broad approval’ for interlocal police force proposal Megan Batterman Staff writer 8-25-2016 A proposed interlocal agreement between three communities in the Gunnison Valley has been drafted and, at least in one community, put to a public hearing. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, residents in Centerfield gathered to express opinions about a proposal…
Fireman’s Challenge, cookoff, and cornhole tourney get Sanpete County Fair rolling Robert Stevens Managing Editor 8-25-2016 MANTI—The Sanpete County Fair started building steam last weekend with events such as the Fireman’s Challenge, Dutch Oven Cookoff, cornhole tournament and Junior Rodeo drawing crowds and competitors. The popular “Fireman’s Challenge” event, held last Saturday, Aug….
Fairview adding ‘a little color’ to classes, courtesy of museum artists Matt Harris Staff writer 8-25-2016 FAIRVIEW—Fairview will add a little color to its lifestyle with new art classes coming soon, sponsored by the Fairview Museum. The Fairview Museum has long had the goal of bringing art and music education into the…
Ted Olson honored for 35 years of service in UAMPS Matt Harris Staff writer 8-25-2016 EPHRAIM— Ted Olsen, longtime local and state leader in the area of municipal power operations, has received a special service award from the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for 35 years of service on the UAAMPS board,…
Sanpete native returns as Scout executive in Arapeen District Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 8-25-2016 EPHRAIM—After several years of demonstrating success through his volunteer efforts, L. Rawlin Bagnall III was named the new district executive for the Arapeen District by the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America. “I am honored and…
Mayfield lifts business license moratorium, but limits conditional use permits instead Megan Batterman Staff writer 8-25-2016 MAYFIELD—The town of Mayfield is lifting a moratorium placed on business licenses last month and instead placing a moratorium on conditional use permits. Malynda Bjerregaard, who serves on the town board, said the change will give people…
New physician joins Central Valley Medical Center 8-25-2016 NEPHI—A new physician has joined the medical team at Central Valley Medical Center. Mark Saunders, an OB-GYN with 20 years of experience in Utah, recently began work at the Nephi hospital. “We are pleased that Dr. Mark Saunders has joined our medical staff,” Randy Cluff,…
‘Sheep Count,’ airing on Central Utah community television stations, focuses on Mt. Pleasant farm Linda Petersen Staff writer 8-25-2016 “Sheep Count,” a story about sheep ranches in Central Utah, is the newest episode of “Discovery Road” the documentary series sponsored by the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area. The segment, which explores the…
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Editor’s Note: Greg Soter has been a public affairs consultant to the Sanpete Water Conservancy District for several years in its effort to gain approval of the Narrows Project. Following is a comment Soter has submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of a final permit for Narrows construction. Comments are being…
Prison locked down after inmate fight By Matthew Harris Staff Writer 8-18-2016 GUNNISON— The Central Utah Correctional Facility was put on lockdown on Saturday, Aug. 13 after a fight broke out in the recreation yard, Brooke Adams at the Utah Department of Corrections confirmed. The fight, involving seven inmates, broke out around 1:30…
Fayette Park gets upgrades By Megan Batterman Staff Writer 8-18-2016 FAYETTE—A concrete pad for basketball, four-square, hopscotch and other games has been installed in the Fayette Town Park. The town has worked for five years to raise the funds needed for the project, and through auctions, fundraisers and donations, the long-held dream of…