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2019 in review RAY LAFOLLETTE

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MT. PLEASANT—With the start of the New Year 2020, take a walk down memory lane and consider how we all got here during the past year. Crime In January, the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office announced that a large crime ring had been uncovered north of Ephraim and included storage units in the Gunnison area. Several arrests were made in the case. Victims in the case spanned numerous jurisdictions including Sevier County, Richfield, Salina, Gunnison, Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant and Sanpete County. On Jan. 18, Raul Vidrio, who was charged with aggravated murder in the death of 22-year-old Wesley Nay after investigators found his body buried in a grassy meadow near Indianola in October 2016, pleaded not guilty to reportedly killing Nay and burning his remains. Then in May, Vidrio filed guilty pleas in Fourth District Court to murder, a first-degree felony; obstructing justice, a second-degree felony; and abuse of a dead body, a third-degree felony. On May 23, during Vidrio’s sentencing, Judge James Taylor ordered the 22-year-old to serve at least 15 years to life for murder, a first-degree felony. “This particular case is an unusually heinous killing,” Taylor said. “It was calculated, it was planned and it involved him (the victim, Nay) digging his own grave. It involved murdering him in a heinous and callous way.” Vidrio will also serve one-to-15 years for a second-degree felony of obstruction of justice and zero-to-five years for a third-degree felony of desecration of a body. Taylor ordered each sentence to run consecutively. In mid-May, two juvenile boys who ran away from the Pine Ridge Behavioral Health youth home located in Fairview allegedly stole a silver 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedan during the night from the home of Jesse Roberts, Fairview. As a warning to county residents, Sanpete County Detective Derick Taysom pointed out that, “It is not uncommon for the juveniles to steal a vehicle when they run away. If we (Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office) have had a runaway report and a vehicle is missing the next day, the juveniles are always our #1 suspect.” On Aug. 8, in ongoing litigation with Mt. Pleasant City, former Mt. Pleasant Mayor David Blackham through his attorney filed a civil complaint in Sixth District Court against the city of Mt. Pleasant, and against each city council member, individually, in order to obtain redress for their alleged wrongful actions. The Notice of Claim in the case stated that David Blackham is pursuing claims against the city of Mt. Pleasant, and against Dan Anderson, Justin Atkinson, Kevin Stallings, Heidi Kelso, and Keith Collier in their individual capacities based on causes of action for defamation, invasion of privacy/false light, invasion of privacy/publicization of private information, and intentional infliction of emotional

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Mack Wilkey distress. This case is still ongoing. More recently, on Nov. 23, it was reported that a 10-year-old boy in a vehicle was hit by a bullet while traveling on U.S. 89 north of Mt. Pleasant. Since that initial report it has been revealed that it was a nine-year-old boy that was wounded. On Dec. 6, Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels said that Camryn Summerhays had been charged with felony discharge of a firearm and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Daniels also said that Summerhays didn’t intend to hit anyone but was negligent while shooting toward a highway in an area without a barrier to stop fired shots. Awards Mt. Pleasant City Power received two awards. In January, Mayor Dan Anderson and Power Superintendent Shane Ward accepted the UAMPS System Improvement Award presented for undertaking system upgrades, capital improvements and preventive maintenance measures to modernize facilities, improve system reliability, reduce losses, reduce outage times and improving power quality. Later in April, Ward accepted the award for Mt. Pleasant Power when it was designated as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3). Last January, the Utah Board of Regents unanimously selected Bradley J. Cook to be the 17th president of Snow College. Cook was officially presented during inaugural ceremonies held Nov. 7. The Mt. Pleasant Historical Pioneer Association recognized Mack Wilkey, 89, and Marilyn Bagnall, 87, as the oldest male and female in attendance at the annual luncheon held March 16. Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital recognized Moroni Ambulance last January as the recipients of the hospital’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Extraordinary Save award. Then last April the hospital was named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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Rebecca Rowley The Sanpete Cattlemen’s Association selected Terry C. Rigby, Milburn, as the 2019 King Cowboy during their annual banquet March 21. Glinda the good witch, aka Susan Jacobson, retired from teaching last May from Fountain Green Elementary, where she had been a teacher for the past 15 years with a total of 18 years of experience. Jacobson was a remarkable teacher and was named as Fountain Green Elementary School’s 2018-2019 teacher of the year. The Moroni Veterans Park was dedicated during special ceremonies last Aug. 31. The monument highlights 689 veterans from the area who have served including the Blackhawk War. Wasatch Academy Head of School Joseph Loftin oversaw the dedication of a new engineering building located at 50 South State, Mt. Pleasant. The new engineering center is designed as a large industrial work space with a modular layout that is open by design. It includes state-of-the-art woodworking shop and maker space. Specific high-tech equipment including a laser cutter, a 3D printer, and a welders available for student use. In related news at Wasatch Academy, last October, Wasatch Academy announced that Head of School Joseph Loftin plans to retire after 35 years of service and the next Head of School will be James Matthew Culberson. Beck’s Home Furnishings, of Mt. Pleasant, was named the 2019 BrandSource Dealer of the Year for the Rocky Mountain Region last

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox August and honored for their commitment to excellence in the retail industry at the BrandSource National Convention and Expo at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, TX. Sports Last January, North Sanpete High School (NSHS) Hawk swim team traveled to Emery High School for a region swim meet. During the meet, Junior Brigham Lewis was the standout of the group as he broke three school records and qualified for state. He took first place in the 100 Breast Stroke against 40 competitors. Lewis also set a new school record by beating the 200 Freestyle record by a whopping nine seconds. Again, Lewis, along with Alex Mower, Koby Smith, and Neil Briggs, broke the 200 Medley school record by three seconds. In February, North Sanpete High School’s (NSHS) Hawk Drill Team took to the floor at Utah Valley University in the 3A State Drill competition and the team took second place. The first-ever triathlon in Mt. Pleasant was hosted by Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center last July for those who like to run, bike and swim. This fun and challenging event could be completed in one day or over a two-week period of time. The strongman competition held during Welsh Days last June in Wales, presented a new competitor, the first-ever female, who challenged all of the male strength and tradition of past events. Female, Rebecca Rowley, a professional power-lifter and lifting coach at Utah Iron, a powerlifting facility in Spanish Fork, was one of 16 competitors participating in the event. Although she did not win, she did earn more points than some of the men. Last October 10, North Sanpete Hawks football hosted rival school the Manti Templars for a highly anticipated game on the North Sanpete High School home field. It was the last home game of the season for the Hawks and North Sanpete came out victorious. The new Rating Percentage Index (RPI) ranking system implemented in 2019 by the Please see 2019, Page A6

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Ice fishing tournaments begin now SALT LAKE CITY— Anglers who want to add an extra challenge to their ice fishing this winter may find that a tournament is just the thing. Plus, it can help many of the state fisheries and anglers often win prizes! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Utah State Parks will be sponsoring or hosting several ice fishing tournaments in January and February around the state. A valid Utah fishing license is required for anyone over 12 years old to fish in any of the events. Anyone participating should be familiar with the ice safety recommendations on the Utah State Parks website. Here are seven tournaments to check out: Rockport The Rockport State Park Tagged Fishing Classic contest began on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 and continues until Saturday, Feb. 29, at Rockport State Park, in Summit County. Over 100 fish in the reservoir have been tagged and anyone who catches one and turns it in during that time frame can win a prize. For contest details, visit the Rockport State Park website at https://stateparks.utah. gov/parks/rockport/events/ or calling their office at (435) 336-2241. Steinaker Steinaker State Park Tagged Fish Outing contest will begin Saturday, Jan. 11, and continues until Friday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m., at Steinaker State Park, in Uintah County. Only 50 trout will be tagged, and anglers have the option of keeping the fish or releasing them. If anglers choose to release their fish, simply pull the tag out. All tags must be turned in to the DWR office, 318 North Vernal Avenue, Vernal; during normal business hours. The prize giveaway will occur at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. A registration and fee

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Ice fishing season is here with several tournaments to take place in January. Get the gear out and join in the contests. (Photo courtesy of Utah DWR) payment is required to participate in the contest. For contest details, visit the Steinaker State Park website at https://stateparks.utah. gov/parks/steinaker/events/ or call their office at (435) 789-4432. Flaming Gorge The Burbot Bash is hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It will be held Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26, at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. This annual ice fishing tournament helps to control the burbot population, a codlike fish that rapidly reproduces and preys on the eggs of other fish species. Prizes will be awarded to anglers who catch the most burbot, the largest and smallest burbot, and a tagged burbot. For more contest details or to register, visit the Burbot Bash website at www. burbotbash.com or call (801) 367-0862. Monster Cisco Disco While this is not technically “ice fishing,” this annual winter fishing event is worth

attending. The Cisco Disco is part of the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest and will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at Bear Lake State Park. Participants will have the chance to dip net for Bonneville cisco, a fish species only found at Bear Lake, and must turn in their catch between 11 a.m. and noon to be entered into the contest. For more details, visit the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest website at https://bearlakemonsterwinterfest.com/ or call (800) 448-2327. East Canyon East Canyon State Park is hosting two events. The seventh annual Winterfest, which includes several outdoor activities, including an introduction to ice fishing, will be held Saturday, Jan. 18. To register for Winterfest on Eventbrite, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/winterfest-tickets-83359493489. Then the seventh annual East Canyon State Park Ice Fishing Challenge will be hosted by East Canyon State Park on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/

east-canyon-state-parkice-fishing-challenge-tickets-83366638861. For more details, visit the Utah State Parks website at https://stateparks.utah.gov/ parks/east-canyon/events/. Starvation Ice Derby This event will be held at Starvation Reservoir, at Fred Hayes State Park, on Saturday, Feb. 8. Participants will be targeting trout and walleye for the contest, and prizes will be awarded based on fish length. Registration and fee required to participate. For more information, visit https://stateparks.utah.gov/ parks/starvation/ or call (435) 738-2326. Fish Lake Fish Lake Perch Tournament is hosted by DWR and several partnering organizations. The annual tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. As its name suggests, participants will be targeting perch and can win prizes if they catch a tagged one. For more details, visit the DWR Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite. com/o/utah-division-of-wildlife-resources-14723624932.

Kick off 2020 by getting outdoors, enjoying state parks (BPT) — For many people, modern life means spending more time indoors. In fact, Americans spend roughly 90 percent of their time indoors,

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according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This has had numerous direct and indirect health impacts, from respiratory issues due to poor indoor air quality to reduced physical activity due to an indoor sedentary lifestyle. People of all ages are starting to make a change, embracing the outdoors for all the benefits it can provide to their mental and physical health. Since there are opportunities for getting outdoors nearby wherever you live or travel, there’s no better time to commit to getting outside than in 2020. First Day Hikes A new year offers 365 days of opportunity, and what better way to start your outdoor goals than with First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day at a state park near you? State parks in all 50 states are offering free, guided First Day Hikes run by outdoor experts who want to help you explore the best the park has to offer. Visit stateparks.org to find a local participating park and enjoy New Year’s Day making memories outdoors while exercising and connecting with nature. The distance and rigor vary depending on the park and the program, but all hikes have one goal: to create a fun experience for the whole fam-

ily while fostering an appreciation for the outdoors. Explore local treasures year-round It’s easy to take for granted what’s in your own backyard, and state parks are a reminder of the beauty of the different seasons while offering ample amenities that make exploration easy any time of year. Once you visit, you’ll want to return again and again to cherish the scenery and create many more memories with your family. Whether it’s a family picnic, a guided group hike, bird watching, rock climbing or simply a calm walk listening to the sounds of nature, there are many activities to explore at state parks. Check out the month’s park programs run by knowledgeable state park staff and volunteers to see what may be of interest to you and your family. Discover different parks throughout the U.S. In the United States there are 6,792 state park areas comprising 18,694,570 acres. These parks offer 14,672 trails over 52,603 miles total length — that’s more than twice around the Earth at the equator! Whether you’re exploring your local park or looking for a way to enjoy the outdoors while traveling, there’s a state park nearby that is sure to bring the wonder of nature

What better way to start off the new year than getting outdoors for some exercise and visiting one of the 6,792 state parks available in the United States. to your family. Every state park has different opportunities, from hiking, biking, and equestrian trails to swimming, marinas and ski slopes. The best way to get acquainted with a state park is to visit it and see for yourself. Wear comfortable shoes and consider packing a water bottle and protein bar for your hike and you’ll be ready to enjoy nature to the fullest. Start 2020 with a First Day Hike and let this be the year you commit to getting outdoors and enjoying state parks. You’ll feel a deeper connection with nature and your loved ones, all while making lifelong memories.

As the New Year starts, I’ve been thinking about driving. I’ve been contemplating that I need to resolve to watch my speed better and to improve my driving manners. Many of you have heard that the Utah Highway Patrol has decided that they’re going to crack down on speeding. It’s kind of been an unwritten understanding that if a driver went 5 miles over the posted speed limit that there was very little chance that there would be a traffic stop or a citation issued for speeding. Many people have routinely set their cruise controls at a few miles over the limit knowing that there was no danger of being pulled over. Now: Not so fast all of you Utah “Mario Andretti’s” out there. (Yours truly included.) The UHP has announced that the speed limit as posted is, in fact, the speed limit. And furthermore, that speed limit is intended for perfect, sunny day, blue birds singing, and driving conditions. So when the sign says 80 MPH on I-15, it means just what it says. I had my cruise control set at 82 the other night coming back to Sanpete, a car passed me. It wasn’t going significantly faster than me – maybe 85? Within two minutes, a UHP cruiser, lights blazing, passed me and stopped the vehicle. By that experience, I’m guessing that the Highway Patrol’s “bite is going to be as bad as the bark.” So, therefore, my New Year’s driving resolution. Remember when driving into Utah and Salt Lake counties was a pretty calm, no hassle excursion? Me neither. Well, I do have some vague memories of how it used to be. There was a time when you could change lanes and not feel like you were risking your life every time you did it. Traffic is crazy up there. Like most of you, I have occasion to drive “up North” semi-regularly. Evidently there are some Sanpeters who are driving up there every workday. It’s been a while since I saw the statistics, but I believe there are between 200 and 300 workers in Sanpete County who commute to work into Salt Lake County. Unless things have changed, I gather that our own Spencer Cox, Lt. Governor of the state is one of the Sanpete commuters. Davis County has the most workers commuting to Salt Lake with 44,000+ and Utah County has nearly 32,000. Of course this is only relating to people who are going to Salt Lake County for work, and doesn’t count those going to Utah County or other areas. Most of these people are driving, so you can see why there is so much traffic on the freeways up there. When I drive anywhere, I notice that there are two kinds of drivers out there — everyone else and me. That’s one easy categorization. My late father-in-law put all drivers into two categories: Morons and Idiots. Anyone driving slower than him was a moron. Anyone driving faster than him was an idiot. “What does this moron think he’s doing poking along like a turtle? Look at that idiot! Where’s the fire?” In reality, one of the best ways of characterizing drivers is in these two groups: Courteous and Non-courteous. We all have lots of experience with both of

those groups. Utah drivers seem to have a reputation pinned on them by “out-of-staters” as being bad, discourteous drivers. Some people move here and say that they’ve never seen such lousy, impolite drivers. I personally believe that there are bad, discourteous drivers everywhere. I’ve done some driving in places like Boston, Massachusetts and that was pretty wild. I’ve been stalled in a VW Campmobile near the IRS building in Washington D.C. during rush hour at the end of a work week prior to a holiday weekend. That wasn’t a picnic. Every metro area in the country has its share of wacky drivers. In my experience, driving abroad is interesting too. Here are two examples: Traffic lights are just suggestions in places like Naples, Italy. People think you’re discourteous and crazy if you actually stop and wait at a red light. In Poland, on narrow, twoway highways with two lanes, it may seem impolite to begin passing a car in your lane when another car is oncoming in the other lane. But regardless of the rules, it’s culturally acceptable and everyone makes room for the seemingly suicidal driver of the passing car. I got used to it. And despite heart rates elevating with my passengers, and me, I even pulled out and made passes that way. The phrase “road rage” has become a normal part of our language. When people get so frustrated with road conditions, other drivers, or their own personal psychosis otherwise – they snap. These drivers then do something violent or socially offensive. Behaviors range from giving fellow travelers the famous one digit salute to pulling a gun and blasting away at their next lane neighbor. Some people will tailgate with their bright lights on to punish another driver who they believe did them wrong. Road rage in Sanpete takes on its own, more mild, form. We get hopping made if we can’t make a left turn onto Highway 89 within 15 seconds of stopping. We want to choke the farmer who never signals when he slows and turns down a lane. (“Everyone knows that’s where I turn. I go there all the time every day!”) We are annoyed when we hit the red light at one of the two traffic lights in the county. At one time I heard that UDOT was considering another light in Gunnison. Oh my! Potentially three lights in the county? We’re turning into Los Angeles! Some things about driving never change. Young people think that older people are awful drivers and older folks wonder if young people will ever slow down and learn to drive. Both, I suppose, are at least partially right. The State of Utah continues to remind us that driving is a privilege and not a right. I hope that we here in Sanpete will continue to enjoy our driving privileges without the hassles of our “up north” neighbors. Honk if you see me on Highway 89. I’ll squint and wonder who you are. Some people recognize everyone by their vehicles. I’m not one of those people. But, I do wave and nod to about everyone, regardless of whether they’re idiots or morons.

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Sanpete County Community Calendar Jan. 10 6:30 p.m., Sanpete Chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers monthly meeting and potluck dinner will be held at the LDS Church, 300 South Main Street, Manti. Featured speaker will be Ron Snowden, discussing the Hole in the Rock Expedition (San Juan Mission) and the rebuilding of the 1880s fort in Bluff, UT. Presentation to begin at 7:30. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (801) 5138720. AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/ Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Sam at (435) 262-1188. American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Bereavement group Gunnison Valley Home Care

sponsors a bereavement group meeting open to anyone interested on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Gunnison Home Health, 45 East 100 North. For more info, call Krista (435) 528-3955. Blood pressure clinic Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 528-3955. Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers. For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003. DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www.isdup.org. Employment help Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0731. Fairview Museum Fairview Museum of History and Art is displayed in

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two buildings and grounds featuring many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth. Winter hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday or by appointment. Call the museum (435) 427-9216, or send email to fvmuseum@cut.net. FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available. Tuesdays, Preschool story time at 1 p.m., Story hour for ages 4-12, from 3-4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597. Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 462-2441 to see if you qualify.

MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors.com or call (800) 385-0422. MP Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home School story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets the fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m., Adult

writer’s club meets first Tuesday each month at 6 p.m., Teen writer’s club meets first Thursday each month at 4 p.m., Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 4623240, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. MP Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 2620380. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Family Support Group for family and friends of individuals with mental health issues meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Connections Support Group for individuals with mental health issues meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All NAMI meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m., at 1050 South Medical Drive, (Next to Therapy West) Mt. Pleasant. Narconon Narconon reminds addicts and alcoholics that with the New Year it is time to think about the future years as well. Addict and alcoholics will find that entering a treatment program will produce lasting recovery. For years and years

some people have had the New Year’s resolution to start the year clean, but failed. But after going to rehab they no longer had to worry about that old resolution haunting them each year. After rehab it is possible to live in the present and set much more positive resolutions for oneself. Reach out now for help, recovery is possible. For more information on New Year’s resolutions, go to https:// www.narconon-suncoast. org/blog/for-2020-and-beyond-be-the-only-resolution-that-matters.html. Call today for a no cost screening or referral: (877) 841-5509. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resilience, are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City, sponsored by Spring City Citizen Corps (SCCC). Classes are held at Old Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m., or Saturdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at 50 South 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and money donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information call Nancy (435) 851-0603 or Darcie (435) 851-1963. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30-5:45 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Elementary, 579 South 400 East. For more information, call Carolyn (435) 262-7759.

Public hours expand at SS offices, hiring staff BALTIMORE, MD — Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul has announced that starting on Jan. 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons. This change restores Wednesday public service hours that were last in place in late 2012. “I don’t want someone to come to our office at 2:30 p.m. on a Wednesday only to find our doors closed,” Commissioner Saul said. Currently, a field office is generally open to the public from 9 a.m. to Noon on Wednesdays. Beginning on Jan. 8, 2020, offices will remain open until 4 p.m. on

Wednesdays, with typical field office hours from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. In another move to improve service to the public, Commissioner Saul announced in his open letter to the public that the agency is hiring 1,100 front line employees to provide service on the agency’s National 800 Number and in its processing centers. The letter can be read online at www.ssa.gov/agency/ coss-message.html. The agency is currently bringing onboard 100 new processing center employees and approximately 500 new teleservice representatives for the 800 Number. An ad-

ditional 500 hires for the 800 Number will occur later in 2020. “Improving service is my top priority. Increasing full public service hours at our nationwide network of more than 1,200 field offices is the right thing to do and will provide additional access,” Commissioner Saul said. “The hiring of a thousand new employees to provide service through our National 800 Number and an additional 100 hires to process people’s Social Security benefits at our processing centers around the country are steps in the right direction in our mission to greatly improve the service we provide,” he said.

While the agency continues to improve both the access to and the experience with its services, it is important to note that most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. People may create a my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. Through their personal my Social Security account, people can check personal information and conduct business with Social Security. If they

already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current benefit verification letter from their account. People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides earnings history information as well as estimates of future benefits. Currently, residents in 40 states and the District of

Columbia may request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits. Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1-800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described real property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale, on the steps of the main entrance or in the foyer of the Sixth Judicial District Courthouse – Sanpete County, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah 84642 on January 27, 2020, at the hour of 11:15 A.M. of that day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust dated May 24, 2011, executed by FAIRVIEW ARA, INC., a Utah corporation and MOWER RANCH, LTD., a Utah Limited Partnership, as Trustors (collectively, "Trustor"), in which WESTERN AGCREDIT, PCA, was named as Trustee and Beneficiary, and recorded on June 3, 2011, as Entry No. 177256 in Book 617 at Page 50 et. seq., in the official records of Sanpete County, State of Utah. ("Trust Deed"). The real property affected thereby is described as follows: See Exhibit “A” for legal description of property, together with all buildings, fixtures and other improvements, leases and other rights and all rights, title and interests to water and water rights. The Real Property tax identification numbers are purported to be: 21115, 21118, 21878, 21892, 22048, 22052, 22061, 22065, 22438, 20924X, 21863 and 22439. The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Western AgCredit, PCA. A Substitution of Trustee has been filed naming David H. Leigh, Esq. as Successor Trustee and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default was Fairview ARA, Inc. as to Parcels 1, 2, 9 and 12; and Mower Ranch, LTD as to Parcels 3-8, 10 and 11. The Trusteeʼs sale of the real property will be made without warranty as to title, possession, identification numbers or encumbrances. The successful bidder, other than the Beneficiary, must make a $5,000.00 down payment, at the time of sale, by bank cashierʼs check made payable to WesternAg Credit PCA, with the remaining balance of the successful bid payable, in certified funds, within 24 business hours following the sale. The trustee reserves the right to void the effect of the trusteeʼs sale after the sale based upon information unknown to the trustee at the time of the sale, such as a bankruptcy filing, a loan reinstatement, or an agreement between the trustor and beneficiary to postpone or cancel the sale. If so voided, the only recourse of the highest bidder is to receive a full refund of the money paid to the trustee. EXHIBIT A Parcel 1: Beginning 71 feet South from the Northeast corner of the Southwest quarter of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South to the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of Section 31, thence West 20 chains, thence North 1950 feet to the Southeasterly line of the State Highway, thence following the Southeasterly line of the State Highway Northerly to a point 3.33 chains West of the beginning, thence South to the Creek, thence Northeasterly along the Creek to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21115) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 2: The West half of the Southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 21118) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 3: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 8, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South along the Section line 5280 feet, thence East 2640 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence West 1320 feet, thence North 2640 feet, thence East 1320 feet, thence North 1320 feet to the Section line, thence West along the Section line 2640 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21878) Parcel 4: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 10, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 4 chains, thence West 60 chains, thence South 4 chains, thence East 60 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21892) EXCEPTING one-half of all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 5: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South along the Section line 2752.20 feet, thence South 89° 45' East 706.20 feet, thence North 213.84 feet, thence East 247.50 feet, thence North 5° East 132 feet, thence North 46° East 209.88 feet, thence North 50° West 103.62 feet, thence North 488.40 feet, thence North 27° East 95.70 feet to a point 16 chains North, East 6.05 chains and South 89° East 9.84 chains from the Southwest corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, thence North 89° West 649.44 feet, thence North 18° East 149.82 feet, thence North 42° East 645.48 feet, thence West 18.48 feet to the center of the Sanpitch River, thence North 13° East up the center of the river 643.50 feet, thence North 76° West 336.60 feet, thence North 148.50 feet to the Section line, thence West 792 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22048) Parcel 6: Beginning 18.65 chains West and North 7.30 chains from the Southeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 40' East 15.70 chains, thence West 2 chains, thence South 30' West 6.15 chains, thence South 27° West 3.57 chains, thence South 7.40 chains, thence East 5 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22052) Parcel 7: Beginning North 89°30' West 8.25 chains and South 30' West 1.45 chains from the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 30' West 6.98 chains, thence South 89° 30' West 10.17 chains, thence South 40°15' West 3.93 chains, thence South 89° West 1.80 chains, thence North 3.69 chains, thence North 68° 15' East 3.50 chains, thence North 1.75 chains, thence North 45° East 1.62 chains, thence North 17° East 1.22 chains to the South line of the land conveyed by deed recorded as Entry No. 37001 in Book 365 at page 106, thence North 82° East to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22061) Parcel 8: The North half of Section 15, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 22065) EXCEPTING one-half of all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 9: Lot 1, of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the East half of the Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter; ALSO beginning 2.27 chains South from the Southwest corner of Lot 6, of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 80° 15' East to a point 2 rods North from the Southeast corner of Lot 6 of Section 6, thence East 20 chains, thence South 2 rods, thence West 20 chains, thence South 80° 15' West to a point 2 rods South of the beginning, thence North 2 rods to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22438) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: Beginning at a point located North 84° 27'38" East 2673.79 feet, more or less, from the Southwest corner of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence running North 61° 11'50" East 120.09 feet, thence North 11° 57'16" East 136.34 feet, thence North 33° 30'51" East 140.49 feet, thence North 29° 18'50" West 60.13 feet, thence South 69° 54'48" West 193.30 feet, thence South 50" West 294.42 feet, more or less to the point of beginning. (Part of Serial No. 22438) Parcel 10: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 32, Township 13 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence West 20 chains, thence North 13 chains, thence South 82° East 8 chains, thence South 64° 31' East 5.40 chains, thence South 49° East 9.97 chains, thence South 3 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 20924X) Parcel 11: Beginning at the center of Section 5, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 1320 feet, thence South 81° 53' West 1166.88 feet, thence West 165 feet, thence North 1485 feet, thence West 1320 feet, more or less to the Northwest corner of Section 5, thence South 5280 feet to the Southwest corner of Section 5, thence East 2640 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence East 2062.50 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence East 60.06 feet, more or less, thence North 1° 22· East 1538.46 feet, thence East 517.44 feet, thence North 1110.12 feet to the Northeast corner of Section 5, thence West 1452 feet, thence South 1155 feet, thence South 81° 53' West 1199.88 feet, thence South 1320 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21863) Parcel 12: Beginning 34 rods North from the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 11.50 chains, thence East 40 chains, thence South 11.50 chains, thence West 40 chains to the point of beginning. ALSO the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter, the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter, the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, the North half of the Northeast quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 22439) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. TOGETHER WITH the following water rights registered with the State of Utah Division of Water Rights: Water User Claim Number(s): 65-3216, 65-2458, 65-2441 and a 38% ownership interest in 65-3200 (Miner-Turpin Ditch Company). DATED this 13th day December, 2019. Successor Trustee: /s/ David H. Leigh David H. Leigh, Esq. Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. 36 South State Street, Suite 1400 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: (801) 532-1500 Generally available during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday. 1513511 Legal Notice 47775 Published in The Pyramid December 19 and 26, 2019, and January 2, 2020. Rentals

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before January 22, 2020, either electronically using the Division s o n line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 538Health 7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) Wheelchairs available. 65-4116 (a45335): Richard Fowles propose(s) using Persons with mobility is- 12.443 ac-ft. from groundwater (Milburn) for DOMESTsues have the opportunity IC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. to use wheelchairs at no Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. charge for temporary or INTERIM STATE ENGINEER long time needs. For de- Legal notice 47906 Published in The Pyramid Decemtails, call Roy (435) 851- ber 26, 2019 and January 2, 2020. 9244.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described real property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale, on the steps of the main entrance or in the foyer of the Sixth Judicial District Courthouse – Sanpete County, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah 84642 on January 27, 2020, at the hour of 11:30 A.M. of that day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Fixture Filing and Security Agreement, dated September 21, 2007, executed by MOWER RANCH, LTD., a Utah Limited Partnership, and FAIRVIEW ARA, INC., a Utah corporation, as Trustors (collectively, "Trustor"), in which WESTERN AGCREDIT, FLCA, was named as Trustee and Beneficiary, and recorded on October 8, 2007, as Entry No. 149945 in Book 559 at Pages 427 et. seq., in the official records of Sanpete County, State of Utah. ("Trust Deed"). The real property affected thereby is described as follows: See Exhibit “A” for legal description of property, together with all buildings, fixtures and other improvements, leases and other rights and all rights, title and interests to water and water rights. The Real Property tax identification numbers are purported to be: 21115, 21118, 21878, 21892, 22048, 22052, 22061, 22065, 22438, 20924X, 21863 and 22439. The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Western AgCredit, FLCA. A Substitution of Trustee has been filed naming David H. Leigh, Esq. as Successor Trustee and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default was Fairview ARA, Inc. as to Parcels 1, 2, 9 and 12; and Mower Ranch, LTD as to Parcels 3-8, 10 and 11. The Trusteeʼs sale of the real property will be made without warranty as to title, possession, identification numbers or encumbrances. The successful bidder, other than the Beneficiary, must make a $5,000.00 down payment, at the time of sale, by bank cashierʼs check made payable to WesternAg Credit FLCA, with the remaining balance of the successful bid payable, in certified funds, within 24 business hours following the sale. The trustee reserves the right to void the effect of the trusteeʼs sale after the sale based upon information unknown to the trustee at the time of the sale, such as a bankruptcy filing, a loan reinstatement, or an agreement between the trustor and beneficiary to postpone or cancel the sale. If so voided, the only recourse of the highest bidder is to receive a full refund of the money paid to the trustee. EXHIBIT A Parcel 1: Beginning 71 feet South from the Northeast corner of the Southwest quarter of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South to the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of Section 31, thence West 20 chains, thence North 1950 feet to the Southeasterly line of the State Highway, thence following the Southeasterly line of the State Highway Northerly to a point 3.33 chains West of the beginning, thence South to the Creek, thence Northeasterly along the Creek to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21115) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 2: The West half of the Southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 21118) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 3: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 8, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South along the Section line 5280 feet, thence East 2640 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence West 1320 feet, thence North 2640 feet, thence East 1320 feet, thence North 1320 feet to the Section line, thence West along the Section line 2640 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21878) Parcel 4: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 10, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 4 chains, thence West 60 chains, thence South 4 chains, thence East 60 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21892) EXCEPTING one-half of all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 5: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South along the Section line 2752.20 feet, thence South 89° 45' East 706.20 feet, thence North 213.84 feet, thence East 247.50 feet, thence North 5° East 132 feet, thence North 46° East 209.88 feet, thence North 50° West 103.62 feet, thence North 488.40 feet, thence North 27° East 95.70 feet to a point 16 chains North, East 6.05 chains and South 89° East 9.84 chains from the Southwest corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, thence North 89° West 649.44 feet, thence North 18° East 149.82 feet, thence North 42° East 645.48 feet, thence West 18.48 feet to the center of the Sanpitch River, thence North 13° East up the center of the river 643.50 feet, thence North 76° West 336.60 feet, thence North 148.50 feet to the Section line, thence West 792 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22048) Parcel 6: Beginning 18.65 chains West and North 7.30 chains from the Southeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 40' East 15.70 chains, thence West 2 chains, thence South 30' West 6.15 chains, thence South 27° West 3.57 chains, thence South 7.40 chains, thence East 5 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22052) Parcel 7: Beginning North 89° 30' West 8.25 chains and South 30' West 1.45 chains from the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 30' West 6.98 chains, thence South 89° 30' West 10.17 chains, thence South 40° 15' West 3.93 chains, thence South 89° West 1.80 chains, thence North 3.69 chains, thence North 68° 15' East 3.50 chains, thence North 1.75 chains, thence North 45° East 1.62 chains, thence North 17° East 1.22 chains to the South line of the land conveyed by deed recorded as Entry No. 37001 in Book 365 at page 106, thence North 82° East to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22061) Parcel 8: The North half of Section 15, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 22065) EXCEPTING one-half of all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. Parcel 9: Lot 1, of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the East half of the Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter; ALSO beginning 2.27 chains South from the Southwest corner of Lot 6, of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 80° 15' East to a point 2 rods North from the Southeast corner of Lot 6 of Section 6, thence East 20 chains, thence South 2 rods, thence West 20 chains, thence South 80° 15' West to a point 2 rods South of the beginning, thence North 2 rods to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 22438) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: Beginning at a point located North 84° 27'38" East 2673.79 feet, more or less, from the Southwest corner of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence running North 61° 11'50" East 120.09 feet, thence North 11° 57'16" East 136.34 feet, thence North 33° 30'51" East 140.49 feet, thence North 29° 18'50" West 60.13 feet, thence South 69° 54'48" West 193.30 feet, thence South 50" West 294.42 feet, more or less to the point of beginning. (Part of Serial No. 22438) Parcel 10: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 32, Township 13 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence West 20 chains, thence North 13 chains, thence South 82° East 8 chains, thence South 64° 31' East 5.40 chains, thence South 49° East 9.97 chains, thence South 3 chains to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 20924X) Parcel 11: Beginning at the center of Section 5, Township 14 South, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 1320 feet, thence South 81° 53' West 1166.88 feet, thence West 165 feet, thence North 1485 feet, thence West 1320 feet, more or less to the Northwest corner of Section 5, thence South 5280 feet to the Southwest corner of Section 5, thence East 2640 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence East 2062.50 feet, thence North 1320 feet, thence East 60.06 feet, more or less, thence North 1°22· East 1538.46 feet, thence East 517.44 feet, thence North 1110.12 feet to the Northeast corner of Section 5, thence West 1452 feet, thence South 1155 feet, thence South 81° 53' West 1199.88 feet, thence South 1320 feet to the point of beginning. (Serial No. 21863) Parcel 12: Beginning 34 rods North from the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 11.50 chains, thence East 40 chains, thence South 11.50 chains, thence West 40 chains to the point of beginning. ALSO the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter, the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter, the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, the North half of the Northeast quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 14 South, Range 5 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Serial No. 22439) EXCEPTING all minerals in or under said land including, but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, stone and mineral rights, mining rights, and easements rights or other matters relating thereto, whether expressed or implied. TOGETHER WITH the following water rights registered with the State of Utah Division of Water Rights: Water User Claim Number(s): 65-3216, 65-2458, 65-2441 and a 38% ownership interest in 65-3200 (Miner-Turpin Ditch Company). DATED this 13th day December, 2019. Successor Trustee: /s/ David H. Leigh David H. Leigh, Esq. Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. 36 South State Street, Suite 1400 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: (801) 532-1500 Generally available during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday. 1513459 Legal Notice 47776 Published in The Pyramid December 19 and 26, 2019, and January 2, 2020. Merchandise

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Ralph 'Gray Eagle' Bates 1943~2019 MT. PLEASANT-- Ralph (Gray Eagle) Bates born June 6, 1943, in Las Vegas, NM; crossed over and joined his ancestors Dec. 26, 2019. He was 76 years of age. Ralph (Gray Eagle) Bates is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Rusty) Bates, his sons, Robert and Damon and his daughter, Denise (Neven) Hannon. Ralph had 11 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and four fur babies. Ralph loved the outdoors. He love fishing hunting and spending time in the mountains with his wife and his fur babies. His passion was his Native American lineage and he celebrated his heritage with great pride. He was Southern Cherokee and Choctaw. During his time with his tribe, he was proudly appointed Nation Chief and represented his people in our nationʼs capitol to bring about great changes for future generations. Ralph was proud to be a pipe carrier and in his time he humbly used his gifts from the Creator to serve others in their time of need and was gifted with the highest honor from his peers, the Eagle Feather. Ralph entered the Navy at 17 years of age and proudly served his country with three tours in Vietnam. He finally decided after being shot down a third time he should leave the Navy before his luck ran out and went to work for them as a civil servant. He then went on to be one of the most sought after design engineers for the oil industry, which allowed him and his wife to travel the world for work. Ralph was devoted to the love of his life, Rusty, and was known for saying that nothing existed before her. He was a kind and generous man who was always willing to lend a hand to his neighbors. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 2, in The Mt. Pleasant Ward, 49 South State Street. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.

Keith 'Sleepy' Petersen 1959~2019 SPRING CITY-- Keith S. Petersen, also known as “Sleepy”, to a lot of people passed away Dec. 26, 2019, in Spring City, UT. Keith was born June 19, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, UT; to Dean and Velma Simons Petersen. Keith married Tamara Lee Hendrickson Feb. 10, 1981; in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Keith was a hard worker and was known for working on appliances. He loved going on the mountain with Tami to go look at flowers and get fire wood. Keith enjoyed helping Tami with her flower beds. He loved to spend time with his grand kids. In his spare time, he liked to work and build cars. He is survived by his children and his grandkids, Jackey (Ron) Jensen, Provo; Bradley (Belinda) Petersen, Centerfield; Ashlee (Steve) Bryant, Springville; Angie (Joe) Peterson, Spring City; Kristine (Jason) McCoard, Spring City; grandchildren, Dakota, Mike, Kyra, Kolten, Dakota, Breanna, Hailey, Jayden, Kayla, Taylie, Shay, Leah, Sadie, and Tessa. He is survived by his siblings, Wayne Petersen, Salt Lake City; Colleen Reed, Mt. Pleasant; and Julie Owen, Texas. H e was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Tamara Petersen; granddaughter, Hailey Bryant; and father-in-law, James Hendrickson. Keith is now with our Heavenly Father and loved ones and he will be missed and never forgotten, RIP Dad. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Spring City Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.

Kamille L. Averett 1958~2019 MT. PLEASANT-- Kamille Lee Averett, 61, Mt. Pleasant, passed away Dec. 23, 2019, at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo. Kamille was born July 28, 1958, in Mt. Pleasant, UT; to Jim Averett and Jeanette Osborne (Terry). Kamille was a loving mother, a great friend and an all-around amazing person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed gathering with those she loved more than anything in the world. Kamille is survived by her step-father, Ross Terry; sisters, Kris Strate and Diane (Carl) Poulsen, children, Lindsey Averett and Jeremy (Franki) Christensen, grandchildren, Averie, Analee and Christian Ivison; and Wesley (the dog) Christensen. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leisha LaCrone; father, Jim Averett; mother, Jeanette Terry; brother, Charles (Chuck) Averett; brother-in-law, Kendall Strate; and grandmothers, Melba Averett and Alta Osborne. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, in the Mt. Pleasant Fourth Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 49 South Main, Mt.Pleasant. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.

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2019 From A1

Utah High School Athletics Association, had Manti ranked as first in the state of 3A schools, with North Sanpete following close behind in fourth place. But because the Hawks beat the Manti Templars, the new RPI ranking placed North Sanpete High School as #1 in 3A Football. At that time the Hawk team had won seven games and lost only one game against the Juab Wasps. The Hawks pressed forward to compete in the regional play-offs then advanced to the Semi-finals on Nov. 9 against the Morgan Trojans. In 2018, the Hawks faced Morgan on the same field in the semi-finals and were able to defeat them and continue on into the state championship. North Sanpete hoped to repeat this success and take another crack at the state title; however, some controversial referee calls and an inability to score on Trojan defense resulted in a season ending loss for the Hawks. The Hawks finished the 2019 season with an impressive 10-2 record. Notable items Last January, 2019, two mystery horse statues that have been on display almost since the day the Mt. Pleasant Carnegie Library was dedicated were finally identified as being created by Gavin H. Jack. In April 1919, it was announced that the Seeley-Hinckley Auto Co., Mt. Pleasant, would build a new store on what was known as “the old Peel corner,” 100 West Main Street, with a grand opening held Sept. 27, 1919. The celebration festivities included dancing, refreshments and the picture show “Mutt and Jeff Capture the Kaiser.” Thus opened the first Dodge car dealership in Utah 100 years ago, last September. To see what a 1919 Dodge touring car looked like, the easiest way to see one in action is by watching the 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In the film, George Bailey, played by actor Jimmy Stewart, drives one. Last April, the Scott Sunderland family, Chester, were featured in a new series, “The American Farm”

on the History Channel. The Sunderland family was one-of-five hard-working families from across America filmed for a year for the series. Last May, in celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad 150 years ago with the driving of the golden spike at Promontory, Utah, the public was encouraged to attend several celebrations held in Utah. In Mt. Pleasant, The Coffee Depot and Track 89 North, at 845 South Highway 89, had treats, souvenir treasures, including Spike 150 pins, mugs, and train whistles for kids. Celebrations were also held in Gunnison. Last April, Wasatch Academy celebrated the 144th anniversary of the founding of the academy. Annually, the Founders Day weekend brings together alumni and welcomes the current WA senior class into the alumni association. The final presentations of the Mormon Miracle Pageant took place last June. For the prior 52 years, Manti always came to life and presented a grand production full of wonder and excitement. But in October 2018, an official statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said that while local celebrations of culture and history may be appropriate, the Church now discourages larger productions such as pageants. Attendance to the last season run of the Mormon Miracle Pageant broke all-time records with an estimated 156,000 attendees during the eight nights of the pageant. The most attendees for a one-night presentation was on Friday, June 21, 2019, with a record 27,000 to 30,000 estimated people in attendance. Because of the many fires that took place in Utah during 2018, over 1 million pounds of seed from the Great Basin Research Center in Ephraim was used to help rehabilitate over 85,000 acres of damaged landscape. Unfortunately, it may take years to recover. The public needs to use care in their outdoor adventures and be aware of dangers to avoid. Last October, it was announced that the Sanpete Pantry Food Bank was in danger of closing and had been denied funding by the Sanpete

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County Commission. According to the leadership at that time, the pantry was feeding more than 12,000 people yearly, 285 families a month and provided 450 six- to eightpound bags of food for elementary school children deemed at risk by their schools of going without food on the weekends. Then the first part of November, Dave and Lurlynn Potter, of Spring City, stepped in with much enthusiasm and a wealth of experience and knowledge to take over as co-directors of the Pantry. With the support of donors and new partnerships the Sanpete Pantry will continue to operate. Disease Last March, Nevada officials are reported multiple cases of an often-fatal neurological form of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in horses that had recently traveled in regional rodeo circuits, some of which had been in Utah. “These recently reported cases are with horses that have traveled in junior high, high school, and professional circuits,” Dr. Barry Pittman, Utah state veterinarian at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) said at that time. In April, two confirmed cases of Mumps had been found in the North Sanpete School District area. Non-vaccinated students and those who marked their registration forms as exempt, parents and employees of the district were informed of the cases.

During 2019, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Utah State Parks implemented serious boat inspection stations near several water bodies to prevent the spread of invasive species quagga and zebra mussels throughout Utah. Anyone with watercraft are required to stop at the inspection stations. Accidents, disasters Three teens were killed last May 3, when the sedan they were passengers in crashed into the back end of a flatbed truck. 18-year-old Ryan Lyman from Ephraim, and 16-year-old Julie Oldroyd from Fountain Green, were killed on impact, Kody Wheeler, 16, was taken to Sanpete Valley Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Last June 16, eight members of the Adam and Diedre Burningham family of Spring City were on their home’s balcony when it collapsed, a fall of about 20 feet. The cause of the collapse was determined as poor construction, built by an unknown builder using improper methods and materials. There were three 2x6 cross beams for the floor of the balcony and only 12 nails holding the beams in place. What started as a typical summer thunder storm last July 26 quickly became a cloud-burst that released torrents of running water, swelling normally dry gullies into rivers of mud and rock south of the Highway 89 junction with U.S. 6 in Thistle. Water levels rose, ran over Highway 89 and forced its closure for the entire weekend. Eric and Claudia Fossum, Fairview,

both suffered incapacitating injuries last Oct. 11 when their vehicle was struck by a pickup that was traveling above the posted speed limit about one and-a-half miles south of Mt. Pleasant. The driver of the pickup, Armando Tinoco, Midvale, suffered non-incapacitating injuries and was charged with driving under the influence (DUI). A juvenile black bear was hit by a vehicle and killed on Highway 89 north of Fairview, west of Milburn, last Oct. 16. A Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) conservation officer received a report about it and responded to the scene to investigate. Politics 2019 was the year for statewide municipal elections. Along with several city council members elected throughout Sanpete County, new city mayors were selected in Mt. Pleasant, Spring City and Fayette. In Mt. Pleasant, write-in candidate Michael Olsen received 513 votes and will be the new mayor. In Spring City the two-year office of mayor will be filled by Cynthia A. Degrey, who received 277 votes. In Fayette, Jed Bartholomew was the only candidate running for the office and will be the new mayor. In other political news, Utah’s Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, Fairview, announced last May the he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2020. Since then he has visited several cities and received the endorsement of over 125 Utah Mayors.

Comment period open for San Rafael desert travel plans PRICE– The San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan Draft Environmental Assessment 30-day comment period has begun. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will accept comments through Jan. 13, 2020. The public can review information about the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan Draft Environmental Assessment, includ-

ing maps, at https://go.usa. gov/xVg2y. When submitting comments reference the San Rafael Desert TMP. Submit comments to the project manager, BLM Green River District Planning and Environmental Coordinator Ann Glubczynski via fax (435) 781-4410; or mail to Bureau of Land Management, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, Utah 84078; email BLM_UT_PR_Com-

ments@blm.gov. Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM

cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. For additional information, contact Ann Glubczynski at (435) 781-4474. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business

hours. Once complete, the final San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan will offer a comprehensive framework for managing the Price Field Office’s travel network and transportation systems. About BLM The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700

million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In fiscal year 2018, the diverse activities authorized on BLM-managed lands generated $105 billion in economic output across the country. This economic activity supported 471,000 jobs and contributed substantial revenue to the U.S. Treasury and state governments, mostly through royalties on minerals.

Local business owner set for Shark Tank Jan. 5 MT. PLEASANT—Sanpete County business owner Dale Lewis is scheduled to appear on ABC’s Shark Tank Sunday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m., to make a funding pitch for Fortress

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A REMODEL or home repair at a great price. Just one call, I do it all. Signature Remodel. Don't pay contractor prices. Over 20 yearsʼ experience. No job too small. You name it, I do it. Please call Brad Hansen for a Free Estimate at (435) 851-0540. Housekeeping, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Specializing in top to bottom work. Ceiling fans, cabinets, light fixtures, blinds, wood work, windows, baseboards. North Sanpete area. References. Call Teresa (435) 2621355. On The Side Paint - Painting inside or out. Any kind of remodeling. Call Juan Vazquez at (435) 4690095.

Clothing. Lewis is the owner of Fortress Clothing located in the Mt. Pleasant City Industrial Park, at 1175 South Blackhawk Boulevard. Fortress makes cold weather clothing, survival gear, and winter workwear using a patented process and technology that allows wearers to keep warm and comfortable even when wet. The clothing is insulated, yet quite lightweight and not bulky. For more information about Fortress Clothing, visit https://fortressclothing. com/. Shark Tank, as many viewers know, is an ABC television production that gives entrepreneurs and inventors the opportunity to present their products and ideas and seek funding deals to market or produce the products or services. For more information about Shark Tank, visit https://abc. com/shows/shark-tank.

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01-02-20 The Pyramid

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Weekly newspaper serving all of Sanpete County, Utah

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