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December 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE & OFFICE HOURSCity Council Meeting Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Meeting Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m.All meetings are held in City Hall (45 South 100 East) and are open to the public.

City Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FOCUS ON BUSINESS - AND ART

This month we highlight two talented ladies who have been able to establish successful businesses marketing their beautiful art. Renie Howerton creates beautiful porcelain art here in Spring City. She has been certified as a Master Teacher and a Master Artist by The International Porcelain Artists and Teachers Organization and by the World Organization of China Painters. Renie has been a Porcelain Artist for over 30 years and usually paints in the European Style, particularly Dresden. Gina Garner, a ceramist and Spring City resident, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Utah. She has studied with Maestro Romano Raniery and Professor Nicola Boccini at the Scuolo d'Arte, Umbria, Italy. She has also studied with several other artists throughout Europe. Gina paints with Italian powder pigments on once fired clay, also known as Bisque. Her ceramics are fired to 1,823 degrees to last many lifetimes. Most of Gina's designs pay homage to the Italian Renaissance and the colorful

Maiolica tradition. Her more than forty trips to Italy and central Europe are reflected in her work. Work by both Renie and Gina will be featured in the Christmas Art and Crafts Show at the Spring City Gallery from November 29 through December 14. Don’t miss a chance to see their work, as well as all the other holiday items.

DUP NEWS By Carla Nelson

Merry Christmas from Daughters of Utah Pioneers. December is such a fun month. December 2nd at 11:00 am we will meet to celebrate, this month will be pot luck with lots of yummy things to eat. Our lesson will be about Pioneer Christmas celebrations and traditions. We are looking forward to the Christmas Walk and having the museum open this year. We have received an organ just recently that belonged to the Allred family. The organ left Spring City and spent many years in Wyoming. Pat Barny, an Allred descendant, returned it back to Spring City. The history is posted with the organ. We love sharing the museum and welcome all to our monthly meeting. Have a wonderful, peaceful month. :)

CITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION PLANS

Remember the events listed in the November newsletter, that include the following: 1. Check out the many decorated light poles, and find out who the winners are. 2. Friday, December 13: Christmas Home Decorating Contest. Contact Cynthia DeGrey at (435) 469-1328 to enter. 3. Drop off a new toy for the “Sub for Santa” Toys for Tots box that will be placed at the entrance to the Community Center. These donations will be distributed to Sanpete County families in need.

OTHER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Spring City Arts Christmas Craft Fair, to be held at the Spring City Arts Gallery on Main Street, from November 29 through December 15. The fair will be open from noon to 5 pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays during that period. The Friends of History Spring City Candlelight Home Tour and Art Sale will take place on December 14. Details at the Friends of Historic Spring City Facebook page and website.

2019 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS

Thanks to all who participated in the 2019 election. The final results and vote tallies are posted on the Spring City Website. Those elected are: Mayor: Cynthia DeGrey City Council: Craig Clark, Cody Harmer and Joe McGriff.

COMMUNITY DOINGS by Jane Hawkes

Community Skills Classes The November Community Skills attendees enjoyed an amazing demonstration on using Fermented foods by Dixie Earl on Thursday, Nov 21. Everything tasted delicious.

DECEMBER CLASSES (Unless otherwise indicated, classes are at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening, at the Old City Hall, located at 150 East Center Street.)

December 5: All you ever wanted to know and more about GARLIC by Daniel Lambson December 12: 6:00 Potluck and 7:00 Bentonite health benefits by Neal Bosshardt December 19: BE READY UTAH: CERT Regional Training conference report by Tom Brunner December 26: NO CLASS Happy Christmas Vacation

Emergency Storage Outlet

The outlet will be open by appointment only. Dried storage food, hard red wheat, radios, batteries and solar lanterns are available.

CERT Training A CERT course will be held on each Wednesday at 7 pm from January – March 2020 for those wishing to become CERT trained. Old City Hall, 150 East Center St. Open to residents of Sanpete County.

Food Pantry See below and on Spring City Website.

SPRING CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL

By Courtney Syme The Spring City Veterans Memorial Association extends a heartfelt thank you to all who commemorated Veterans Day at our one-year-old monument on Monday, November 11. Members of the VFW presented a short program and students from Spring City Elementary School and community members attended. Students and staff at Spring City Elementary worked for a month writing and revising essays on the theme “What Veterans Day Means to Me.” The essays were touching and meaningful, and showed students are learning an appreciation for the United States and people who serve. Jane Stucki wrote the winning essay, and she read it at the ceremony. Runners up were Matea Straw and Annabelle Fryer. In the year since the monument dedication, many people have worked hard to improve landscaping with new sidewalks, gravel, and decorative rocks. Joe Bennion graciously donated the large oolite stones on the east side of the monument. Two additional benches will be installed on the east side this spring. Thank you all for helping create a beautiful memorial and monument to those who serve from Spring City. Just a note: Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe because it is a day for honoring all veterans. It does not “belong” to any veteran or multiple veterans. The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day is that Veterans Day honors all of those who have served in war or peace—dead and alive—although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices. Memorial Day is a time to remember all those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds suffered in battle. Local veterans organizations will commemorate Memorial Day in the spring at the cemetery.

SANPETE PANTRY NEWS

There is only good news at the Sanpete Pantry! Its anticipated closure on November 1st created quite a response in the community. People of all walks contacted the pantry to see how they could help: volunteers, donations, and other offers to serve. There are still many challenges going forward, but we are thrilled to announce that Sanpete Pantry will not be closing its doors anytime soon! And Spring City's own Dave and Lurlynn Potter have assumed leadership of the organization. The Potters bring a wealth of enthusiasm, experience and knowledge, as they assume the role of Co-Directors of the Sanpete Pantry. In addition, a partnership with the Utah Food Bank has been forged and will bring valuable assistance. We can expect Spring City residents to become more involved in the work of this community organization, with Dave and Lurlynn at the helm. The Potters note the need for volunteers and funding. Watch for upcoming events and opportunities to provide assistance. You may call the Potters to see how you can help. Follow Sanpete Pantry on Facebook to get the latest updates. Like and share the page to increase awareness, and learn how to make a difference today! 435-462-3006

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Candlelight Christmas Home Tour

& Art SaleDec. 14th

4 - 7:30 p.m.

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Making a Joyful Noise! By Randal B. Thatcher

The concentration of top-tier vocal talent in this little town of ours never ceases to amaze…

One of my neighbors is a world-class opera singer, who has performed spine-tingling tenor pieces in famous opera houses, cathedrals, and concert halls around the globe.

Another neighbor sang soprano for many years with The Tabernacle Choir.

Yet another neighbor is one of the featured soloists in a local production of Handel's MESSIAH every year.

And then there’s the rest of us: dreaming, perhaps, of such headlining performances, but rarely raising our voices in song outside of the shower.

And thus I am relegated to merely admiring these accomplished performers in our midst, knowing that I—with my limited vocal chops—could never pass a rigorous audition for any serious choir. Or, so I thought...

But then I discovered The Sanpete Valley Singers, and the dream was reborn!

Here was a choir with a tradition of performing a dozen challenging Christmas numbers each December, for audiences that include the inmates at Gunnison Prison, revelers at Temple Square, and local residents of Sanpete County; and led by an actual Doctor of Music (Dr. Roy Ellefsen). And, just like a professional choir, this one even appears decked-out in matching outfits. (Tuxedo shirt, with black bow-tie and cummerbund, for the men.)

And, best of all, there are no formal auditions. If you want to sing, you’re in.

Oh, the joy! A fond (if improbable) dream is about to be realized. After many weeks of rehearsals, I will soon be standing with the other tenors of this local choir, festooned in my newly purchased tuxedo shirt and bow-tie, and performing such Christmas classics as, Silent Night, Sleigh Ride, Do You Hear What I Hear, and Wexford Carol.

Having reconciled myself years ago to just singing congregational hymns on Sundays (where you don't really seem to worry about pianissimo or any other musical notations or dynamics), and having largely come to terms with my modest place in the musical firmament, I have found these past several weeks of rehearsal under the baton of Dr. Ellefsen nothing less than thrilling; and I'm looking eagerly (and a bit anxiously) forward to our upcoming Christmas concerts (including a local performance on Sunday, December 22nd, at 7:00pm, in the Mount Pleasant Stake Center).

And I’ll be there; striving to lighten hearts and spread some musical Christmas cheer.

Look for me. (I'll be the one in the tuxedo shirt and bow-tie.)

Merry Christmas!

MAKE A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS A LITTLE BRIGHTER — DROP A NEW TOY OR OTHER ITEM IN THE TOYS FOR TOTS BOX LOCATED AT THE ENTRYWAY OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER

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DECEMBER 2019

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Fire Department training @ 7PM

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6:30P Senior Dinner 5:30P

RSVP by 16th Jane 707-673-7548,

Yvonne 801-466-2898

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Skills Class 7PM

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Irrigation Company Meeting

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Utility Bill Due

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Spring City Offices Close at 12:00PM

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City Offices Closed

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New Year’s Eve

JANUARY 1

City Office Closed

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Volunteer Fire-fighters needed! Spring City needs you! Help make a difference by volunteering your time at the Fire Department. Contact: Clarke Christensen 435-262-6331