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Looking back at highlights of 2017

RAY LAFOLLETTE

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MT. PLEASANT — Over the river and through the woods, the year 2017 has now left only memories of events, changes, and some items worth remembering. Looking back, readers can relive some of the past news items. Geographical changes Huntington Canyon road, SR-31, was closed last January when an avalanche blocked the road for a few days. Then in May a landslide closed the Twelve-Mile Canyon Road, FR0022, about nine miles east of Mayfield. It was closed until about the end of June. Technological changes In January it was announced that Rocky Mountain Power would be installing electric vehicle charging stations along 1,500 miles of highways including I-15, I-80, I-70 and I-84. Mt. Pleasant City Power received and set in place a new Mobile Integrated Transportable Substation (MITS), which was said to save the city close to $400,000 or more in labor and material costs.

In March, it was announced North Sanpete Middle School, Moroni, would receive $576,224 to build a 206 kilowatt solar array as well as a 32 kilowatt-hour battery storage system and electric vehicle charging station. The project was part of Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky funding. Nature’s interventions On April 22, Boy Scouts from Mountainville LDS Ward Troop 1644 discovered the truck they were traveling in was on fire while returning home from a visit to Goblin Valley. The truck was completely destroyed, but there were no injuries. On May 26, an emergency meeting was called by Sanpete County Commissioners to determine what to do about high wind damage done to the grandstands at the fairgrounds. Witnesses saw the roof lifting up from supports and slamming back down on the pillars. Ultimately it was demolished, which left the fall county fair without a grandstand and alternative seating had to be arranged. Also in May, a Manti-La Sal National Forest service law enforcement officer sighted a bear foraging

for food at the Maple Canyon Campground. The bear returned and approached campers cooking bacon in June. Five campsites were closed until October or until the order could be safely rescinded. Rubber bullets were used to scare the bear out and a live trap was set up in Left Fork Canyon. Fishing at Yuba Reservoir has not been living up to its potential and in September it was announced that the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) plan drafted in 2013, to do a rotenone treatment to eliminate all fish for a complete restart at Yuba, which would have cost anglers $500,000, was put on hold in favor of introducing sterile northern pike, as an alternative program. In addition, the DWR adopted a new management plan for Scofield Reservoir, which included the introduction of three new fish species to the reservoir, wiper, tiger muskie and sterile walleye, to help control the chub in the reservoir. Significant achievements In March, the new softball field at the sports complex east of North Sanpete High School was christened

as Shirlene Dovey Field, after a truly legendary woman. Dovey taught at NSHS for 35 years and for many of those was the only women’s sports coach. She actually started the girl’s athletic program for the school. 2017 marked a century of service for the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, which was built in 1917 with a grant of $10,000 from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. A 100-year celebration complete with displays, memorabilia, games and prizes began on July 4, during Mt. Pleasant’s Hub City Days. The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) was chosen to receive a Best of State award in the Hospitality Travel and Tourism: Historical/Heritage Site category. MPNHA also celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2017. The MPNHA is a federally designated area running along U.S. Highway 89, State Route’s 12 and 24. Wasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant, was recognized as Best of State among all private K-12 schools in Utah. Founded in 1875, it is the oldest Please see 2017, Page A2

New pool celebration well attended RAY LAFOLLETTE

This little cowboy just finished Mutton Bustin’ and couldn’t wait to tell his family all about it. Over 200 adults and children participated in a New Year’s Fun Night Rodeo, which featured target shooting, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, team roping, bull riding, trick riding, hide races and musical chairs last Saturday, Jan. 30, at the ConToy arena, 955 West 1000 South. (Photo courtesy of Brad Bentley)

New Year’s rodeo brings on fun night at ConToy

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BRAD BENTLEY

MT. PLEASANT — The inaugural New Year, New Pool celebration held Jan. 1, was very well attended. Head counts of persons in the pool were done every half-hour and overall attendance for the event was estimated at possibly 600 celebrants. During the event there were five lifeguards on duty during each shift. This was a good thing because there was a near drowning incident which took place. But the situation was handled properly by the lifeguards and the youth involved is said to be recovering. Pool operation hours The new pool is scheduled to be open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday – Friday, and then 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. During the week (Monday – Friday) there will be open swim hours, generally from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and then again from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. During the school year, both North Sanpete High School and Wasatch Academy swim teams will use the pool for practice Monday – Friday, from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Pool fees The cost to use the pool depends

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The walk-in wading section of the new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center pool was popular during the grand opening New Year, New Pool celebration on The new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center Jan. 1, at 76 East Main. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) pricing has been released. Those persons who are paying the Aquatic Center tax are considered residents. However, residents will need to rented for various events or use. For details visit the new pool located obtain a resident discount card and During the summertime the splash at 76 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. then present the card for each visit pad can also be rented. In addition (Graphic by Ray LaFollette, The to the pool. Persons who do not have there are group, semi-private and Pyramid) a resident card will pay non-resident private swimming lessons being ofon whether the user is a resident or fees. The resident cards are available fered. It is also expected that sports, a non-resident. Those persons who at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West such as water polo, may be organized. live in Mt. Pleasant and are paying the Main. For details, or more information aquatic center fee as part of their elecPool rental, lessons visit the Mt. Pleasant Aquatics Centric bill are considered to be residents In addition to using the pool during ter, 76 East Main, or call 435-462and will pay the lower resident fee. open swim hours, the pool can be 1333.

SVWG assists aspiring and experienced writers SANPETE COUNTY — “You should write a book about that,” is a phrase frequently heard in Sanpete County. But most people react with, “Oh, I could never do that.” Now, maybe they can. The non-profit Sanpete Valley Writers Guild (SVWG) will hold their first meeting of 2018 at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the main floor classroom, at Snow College Library, 141 East Center St., Ephraim. Participation is free. SVWG is an eclectic group of Sanpete writers, which meet every first and third Tuesday. The group’s purpose is to help new writers get started, and experienced writers improve their writing by drawing on the

experience and knowledge of other members. The group, originally founded by Ephraim author, Shirley Bahlmann, is now presided over by Steven J. Clark, an award-winning novelist who lives in Chester. The group welcomes writers of all ages, genres and experience levels. “We are very diverse.” Clark says. “We’ve had aspiring writers as young as 15, and others in their 80s. Some are just thinking of writing their first book and are looking for a little help, others are in the middle of the process, and others, like me, have already written and published one or more books.” Clark joined SVWG in 2013 and has

since published three novels, with a fourth currently in the works. His books are available on Amazon. The group has no genre restrictions. One member, recently published a non-fiction work on helping baby-boomers be safe in their own homes. A former member, Michael Banebrook, recently relocated to St. George, has published at least two romance/fantasy novels. Shirley Bahlmann has published a number of pioneer romances and a remarkable MATTHEW MITCHELL collection of short writings. Steven J. Clark, an award-winning Bahlmann also recently moved novelist who lives in Chester, to St. George, where she continues welcomes writers of all ages, genres and experience levels to participate in the Sanpete Valley Writers Guild. Please see SVWG, Page A3

MT. PLEASANT — Over 200 adults and at least that many children participated in a New Year’s Fun Night rodeo to finish out 2017, Saturday, Jan. 30, at the ConToy arena, 955 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Over the past year, the arena has been a beehive of activity with Jack and Gaylyn Widdison directing from behind the scenes. There have been numerous rodeos held, including high school events that have highlighted local athletes, as well as horse shows, concerts, and other activities. On this night, with the air smelling of loamy earth and the rich scent of animals, the people filtered in to participate in an event of true Americana. After the national anthem under a large flag that extended over the stadium, the events began with a shooting exhibition. The participants rode around on horseback at high speed and did an amazing job hitting the targets. Mutton Bustin’ came up next and those little buckaroos wrapped around those sheep tight and rode for all they were worth. Contestants from the age of two-to-eight competed in the event and had a great time. The night continued with several rodeo events and competition for juniors and seniors. Barrel racing and team roping were included as well as exhibition bull riding. Interspersed with these events were several fun games including the ever popular hide race, and musical chairs. There was also a trick riding exhibition by Kate Flinton and Trixie. It was a great night of fun and camaraderie. Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to visit the Con-Toy arena should make it a New Year’s resolution to go. Odds are, those who do will be hooked and will find a new activity for their weekends.

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secondary school in the state and Utah’s only college preparatory boarding school. Wasatch Academy also received the Utah Heritage Award for their efforts to preserve the elegance of Pierce Hall, an original private home built in the 1890s. In May, the Old Spring City School dedicated in 1899, was rededicated as the Spring City Community Center. Last used as a school in 1959, the building has been restored for use as city offices, a museum and for community events. Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 145th Field Artillery Regiment, Manti, received the national-level Hamilton Award, as the best U.S. Army National Guard Field Artillery Battery from units across the entire nation. MaKayla Brown, Moroni, competed in the National Little Britches World Finals in Guthrie, OK; and returned as the World Champion Barrel Racer. MaKayla is the daughter of Michael and Amy Brown and has been riding horses since age 3. In September, the Gunnison Valley Legacy Wall was unveiled on the Legacy Plaza. What was an abandoned gas station at the center of an environmental catastrophe in 2007, has been transformed into a plaza with clock tower with the Legacy Wall Mural featuring iconic images of Gunnison Valley, highlighting agriculture, wildlife, education and family values, past and present. Snow College was approved to offer the Associate of Fine Arts, Visual Studies (AFA) degree, which is not offered anywhere else in the state of Utah. Snow also announced a partnership with Utah State University to provide a way for students to remain in Ephraim while earning a USU bachelor’s degree in either business administration or marketing. Mt. Pleasant’s old swimming

pool closed for the last time in August 1980. Construction of a new pool began in 2016 and continued through 2017. After 37 years of waiting for a new pool, the new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center was used for its first school swim meet in December 2017 and then opened for its first public use on Jan. 1, 2018. Special training exercises In March, a mass casualty drill was staged at North Sanpete High School, complete with involved students, emergency personnel, first responders, Sanpete Valley Hospital, ambulances and Life Flight. The planned drill simulated a lone gunman entering the school and nine pre-arranged casualties. During May, the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion of the Utah National Guard, with UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72 Lakota helicopters, used airports in Mt. Pleasant and Manti-Ephraim for training exercises. About 350 soldiers, officers, 80 vehicles and eight aircraft participated. In June, a mock germ outbreak was simulated at Gunnison Valley Hospital, which involved the American Red Cross, emergency medical services, care centers, public health organizations, park rangers, and hospitals in six Utah counties. The scenario simulated 50 tourists from Indonesia touring Las Vegas and southern Utah and being diagnosed with and influenza like illness. Crime and police Last February, Logan McFarland pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree aggravated murder in Sixth District Court, Manti, and was sentenced to life without parole for the Dec. 2011 slayings of Leroy and Dorothy Fullwood of Mt. Pleasant. In March, Angela Marie Hill, also known as Angela Atwood plead guilty to second-degree felony burglary of a dwelling and guilty to a third-degree felony charge of attempted

robbery for her part in the Leroy and Dorothy Fullwood murders in December 2011. On May 3, she was sentenced to one to 15 years in prison for burglary and zero to five years for attempted aggravated robbery. The sentences will run concurrent to each other, but consecutive to her previous sentence of up to 30 years in prison in Nevada for shooting a woman in the head. On March 31, Kammy Mae Edmunds, Mt. Pleasant, was found dead in her home and her vehicle was missing. Her fiancé, Anthony Jefferey Christensen was arrested April 1 on charges of criminal homicide, desecration of a human body and obstructing justice. Christensen is currently in Sanpete County Jail awaiting trial. On April 17, a domestic situation took place in Fairview after William Lamb violated a protective order and entered the home of his purported girlfriend. Several agencies became involved in the effort to remove Lamb, including Fairview and Mt. Pleasant Police Departments, Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Department and the Utah County Swat Team and a Police K-9 dog unit, along with emergency services and Life Flight helicopter. On April 20, Spring City was the scene of a bomb scare when a suspicious green box was found to be chained to a monument at the ball field behind city hall. After investigation it turned out to be a geocache used as part of an outdoor game using GPS units. In June, Ephraim Police Chief Ron Rasmussen was placed on administrative leave after allegations were m ade against him and the department. After investigations by the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office were completed, it was reported that Rasmussen had been negligent and failed to fill out incident reports in 237 cases over a 10-year period. When Rasmussen was reinstated and resumed his duties, three Ephraim City police of-

ficers resigned and stated they “have lost all confidence in our chief, and in the city officials that are responsible now for a cover-up of epic proportions.” Rasmussen later retired and in December Aaron Broomhead was selected to serve as Ephraim Police Chief. On Dec. 4, a statewide Amber Alert was broadcast seeking two girls, ages four and eight years old, who were allegedly kidnapped by their father. Two men were arrested. Samuel Warren Shaffer, 34, was arrested by Iron County Sheriff ’s Office and taken to Cedar City. The girl’s father, John Coltharp, 33, was arrested by Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on suspicion of kidnapping and obstructing justice. The two girls were then located in the area of Lund and were taken to Cedar City Hospital for evaluation. Politics 2017 ushered in a new President of the United States, Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence. In local politics, it was announced that effective June 1, Mt. Pleasant City Mayor David Blackham had resigned from office due to health reasons. City Councilman Justin Atkinson was appointed to serve as mayor pro tem until a replacement had been selected. Sandra S. Bigler and Dan R. Simons filed to fill the interim mayor position after which the city council selected Bigler to finish Blackham’s term. On Nov. 7, municipal elections were held in many of the towns in Sanpete County. During those elections Sandra Bigler was elected to serve as the new mayor for Mt. Pleasant. Other new mayors include Willard Wood, Fountain Green; Paul Bailey, Moroni; Keith S. Jensen, Wales; and David D. Taylor, Fairview. The towns of Centerfield, Spring City, Ephraim, Gunnison, Manti and Mayfield will be served by their incumbent mayors.

Sanpete County Booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Dec. 18 William Alton Shelly, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) on two Roy/Weber Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $820.

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Dec. 20 Joshua F. Conner, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of felon in possession of dangerous weapon, obstructing justice, aggravated burglary, possessions of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine with priors, Pleasant Grove and Holladay Justice and Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $45,680. Corey Hamilton Custer, Draper, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of felon in possession of dangerous weapon, obstructing justice, aggravated burglary, and possessions of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine with priors. Bail was set at $42,680. Angel Mauro-Vermonte Lowe, Fountain Green, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of felon in possession of dangerous weapon, obstructing justice, aggravated burglary, possessions of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine with priors, and possession of drug paraphernalia within a correctional facility. Bail was set at $47,930. Kren Lee Olson, Ephraim, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of burglary of a vehicle, theft, receiving stolen property, possessions of mushrooms and marijuana, and knowingly being present when a controlled substance is being used. Bail was set at

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$6,720. Parker Ray Tapp, Ephraim, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of burglary of vehicle, theft, receiving stolen property, DUI metabolite, possessions of mushrooms and marijuana, and knowingly being present when a controlled substance is being used. Bail was set at $7,400. Dec. 21 Sean Pinesso Horral, Herriman, was arrested in Salt Lake County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $25,000. Eloy Lemus Magana, Moroni, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of alcohol restricted driver, interlock device violation, revoked/suspended/or denied driver’s license, possessions of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine, criminal mischief, failure to stop at officer’s signal, DUI, reckless driving, open container, leaving the scene of accident, no insurance and expired registration. Bail was set at $75,000. Dec. 22 Marvin Kinsel, Chester, was arrested in Sanpete County by the UHP on charges of revoked/suspended/or denied driver’s license, interlock device and traffic control light violation. Bail was set at $1,480. Dec. 23 Geneana Martineau, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on

charges of intoxication and assault-domestic violence. Bail was set at $1,290. Shane Lewis Peterson, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of intoxication and domestic violence in presence of child. Bail was set at $2,170. Francisco Poncho Portillo, Murray, was arrested in Fairview by the UHP on a Holladay Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $505. Connie Gay Taylor, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of intoxication and domestic violence in presence of child. Bail was set at $2,170. Sherrie Ann Woodland, Manti, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of intoxication and controlled substance prohibited acts. Bail was set at $10,000. Dec. 25 Judith Angela Joe, Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Spring City Police Department on charges of possessions of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia; domestic violence in presence of child and assault. Bail was set at $5,650. Susan Marie McNitt, Centerfield, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of disorderly conduct, domestic violence in presence of child, domestic assault and assault. Bail was set at $4,440. Dec. 26 Daniel James Young, Gun-

Starting anew – again and again… MERRILL OGDEN

Okay, here’s the deal. I like some of the routine in my life. On the other hand, some of my routine, I don’t like. I like the routine of getting into bed at night when I am “dog tired.” Making the bed each morning, however, is a daily routine that is tedious. I guess if I disliked it enough, I wouldn’t be the last one to get out of bed nearly every day of the week, thereby “earning” the bed making job. Some of the routine in our lives is a “rhythm” which is like a nice, comfortable blanket. It feels good. We know what to expect and we know what we want and when we want it. I like to foster this type of routine in my life — right down to my schedule of wanting my scoop of ice cream nearly every night. Our personal schedules become sacred. Some of us watch certain television shows on certain days. We have church meetings, club meetings and card games tucked away neatly at certain times on certain days. And then, right when we think we’ve got our comfy little lives in order – boom! — along comes the New Year’s holiday. The holiday itself is not so bad. It’s the tradition and expectation of New Year’s resolutions that “upsets our apple carts.” Suddenly our tranquil routine is challenged by the seemingly urgent need to set goals that require time, energy and resources. There is something magic about the day of Jan. 1st on our calendars. That day seems to demand change. There must be magic involved. Why else would the change of date from Dec. 31st to Jan. 1st – the passage of a single day, inspire millions to start and stop so many behaviors all at the same time. We break bad habits. We quit smoking. We stop swearing. We stop eating Twinkies and stop drinking soda pop. We start healthy habits. We start exercising. We start attending church. We start eating oatmeal and taking vitamins. Some experts say that it takes 21 days to break a bad habit. It takes about the same amount of time to form a healthy habit. Twenty one days doesn’t seem like a very

nison, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Manti Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $310. Tyree Mcarthur Leavitt, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of suspended driver’s license. Bail was set at $310. Dec. 29 Joshua Matthew Muscolino, Layton, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Valley Police Department on two Davis County Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $1,230. Dec. 30 Hasimani Lemoto Tongolei, Ephraim, was arrested in Spring City by the San-

long time – that is until you try going without chocolate or diet Pepsi for three weeks. So here we are, starting out another new year. Are you going to “rock the boat” of your routine? I’ve been wondering about “my boat” again – for the umpteenth time. I usually set too many goals and somehow when those 21 days have gone by, I haven’t stuck to many, if any, of my resolutions. Some people look for a higher power to help with their goals and changes in life. They incorporate yoga or advice from motivational gurus. Some people pray to God for that help they need to make changes. Here’s one little piece of advice if you’re going to be using prayer for these purposes. Be very specific in what you ask for. I remember in church a while back, a young man spoke about how he had traveled a long distance that morning to get to the church meeting. He said that he had prayed that he wouldn’t get sleepy while he drove. He also asked in his prayer that God would keep the deer off the road for his travels. He reported that the Lord has a sense of humor. As he traveled up over the divide above Fountain Green, there was a whole herd of elk in the road. His prayer was answered – no deer. He didn’t have a problem, but got a chuckle out of the experience. So anyway, for this year, I’m going to take it easy. My resolutions are in accordance with the famous “KISS rule” (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m homing in on a couple of things to see if I can succeed for the 21 days and test that theory of the timeframe for breaking and making habits. Enjoy your new start as you hang up a new calendar. Don’t be afraid to change your routine, especially if it involves a change for a happier, healthier life. I’m not afraid. I’m an expert at this. I’ve got experience with the same resolutions recurring time and time again. I’ve started and stopped the same behaviors over and over again for lots of years. Who knows though – something may stick this year. Good luck to you and to me for a Happy, Prosperous New Year.

pete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of no insurance, suspended driver’s license, interlock device, expired registration, DUI, possessions of marijuana, methamphetamine and amphetamine; and a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $9,450. Dec. 31 Mamadu Bah, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of revoked, suspended and alcohol related denied driver’s license. Bail was set at $760. Jan. 1 Matthew Duncan, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on the charge of intoxication. Bail was set at $50,220.

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Hawk grapplers defeat Manti 43-30

Monte Bona celebrates 80th birthday

BRAD BENTLEY

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MT. PLEASANT — While the wrestling season still has over a month remaining, the North Sanpete Hawk wrestlers had their final home match of the season in the week before Christmas, in a duel meet against the Manti Templars. The Hawks defeated the visitors, 43-30. Six senior wrestlers and one senior manager were also honored during their last time in front of their home crowd. The Hawk grapplers are a young team and at the start of the season, struggled to get any wins on the mat, but things have changed as the athletes worked hard in practice and gained more experience as the season went on. Now, North Sanpete has several wrestlers who will likely place well in the divisional tournament at the end of the year, and go on to the state finals. After having to forfeit the match at 106, North Sanpete’s Coda Broderick started off the scoring for the Hawks, defeating Manti’s James Ray by fall. Eric Lemus dropped his contest at 120 to Kayden Fowles, but teammate Adrian

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Seniors and their parents were recently honored during the final home match against the Manti Templars. Lemus picked the Hawks back up at 126 pounds by taking a major decision over Alex Stevens. After a disheartening loss at 132 pounds, North Sanpete won the next three matches with Michael Pearce winning by default at 138, Jordan Watts by forfeit at 145, and Luis Rodriguez holding on and eeking out a narrow 9-8 decision over Trevor Roberts at 152. Josh Evans lost at 160 by fall, but then

Eddie Davis turned it around and defeated Braxton Stevens at 170 pounds by getting a pin of his own. Keegan Eliason, who has been the captain this year and has also been the most consistent Hawk wrestler, put his opponents’ shoulders to the mat. North Sanpete had to forfeit their next two matches and the final match went to Dalton Anderson, wrestling in the 286 class. The junior has improved at each meet and it now fell on him to

Monte Bona, Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area director and former Mt. Pleasant City Councilman, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Hansen)

get the victory for himself, and for his squad. Anderson came through, winning by fall over Jason Henningson. The seniors who were honored are Coda Broderick, Brayden Otteson, Colton Humphries, Eddie Davis, Joshua Evans, Keegan Eliason, and Tania Ortiz. The Hawk team will now go to Richfield to participate in the 3A Team Duel Tournament at the Sevier Valley Center on Jan.5-6, before taking on Emery High, in Castle Dale Thursday, Jan. 11.

Market News Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Dec. 19 are as follows: Receipts: 964; last Week: 1,581; feeder steers and heifers: mixed; Holstein steers: mostly steady; slaughter cows: higher; slaughter bulls: higher. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 185.00-212.50; 300-400 lbs 170.00-200.00; 400-500 lbs 165.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 155.00-177.00; 600-700 lbs 145.00-161.00; 700-800 lbs 137.00-155.00; 800-900 lbs 138.00-149.00; 900-1000 lbs 135.00-145.00. Holstein steers: large frame 3: 300-400 lbs scarce; 400600 lbs scarce; 600-800 lbs scarce; 800-1000 lbs scarce. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 147.00-167.00; 300-400 lbs 139.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs 131.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-152.00; 600-700 lbs 126.00-138.00; 700-800 121.00-136.00; 800-900 lbs 98.00-123.00; 900-1100 lbs 93.00-115.00. heiferettes: scarce. Stock cows: scarce. Slaughter cows: boning: 80-90 percent lean: 56.0070.25; breaking 75-80 lean: 60.00-72.50. commercial: scarce; cutter 85-90 percent lean: 42.00-52.00. Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 72.00-84.00. yield grade 2: 1400-1800 lbs 64.00-74.00.

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Hawks claw Wasps in 60-38 victory Pyramid Sports

NEPHI — Playing just one game over the holiday break, the North Sanpete boys basketball team took full advantage of the rest. The Hawks took it to Juab High School, soaring to a 60-38 victory over the Wasps. The game was played in Nephi on Dec. 28, and the Hawks took the sting out of the Wasps right from the beginning of the game. Once again using their aggressive, trapping 1-3-1 zone, North Sanpete did a fantastic job of keeping the

home team out of any offensive rhythm. With Jalen Sorenson running the top of the zone and Joseph Garlick on the baseline, Juab struggled to get any open shots, and more often than not was forced into a turnover. Riding the updraft of senior Spencer Steadman’s game high 21 points, plus 10 each from Garlick, and Taylor, North Sanpete took off to a quick lead and never looked back. For all intents and purposes, the game was over by half time. After taking a 14-7 lead at the

end of the first period, the Hawks outscored Juab 22-9 in the second quarter to establish a 36-16 lead going into the locker room. Keeping the pressure on in the second half, the Hawks refused to allow the Wasps to find any momentum in their own house. In a series that tends to be close and physical, this year’s edition of North Sanpete basketball wanted nothing to do with a tight ball game and won this one handily. North Sanpete now heads into the region season of play,

started off with a contest in Monroe against the South Sevier Rams on Wednesday, Jan. 3 (results not available at press time). The Hawks will then welcome the San Juan Broncos into town on Friday, Jan. 5 for a 7 p.m., tipoff and then will play the Grand Red Devils the next day with the varsity beginning at 4 p.m. The Rams currently sport a 7-1 record, with their only loss coming against Delta the beginning of December. South Sevier has shown they can put points on the board and posted

101 of them against Merit Academy to begin the season and also put up a gauche 93 points against Canyon View. This will be a tough test for the Hawk defense. South Sevier is currently ranked third in 3A. San Juan has struggled this season and currently has just three victories in the win column while Grand’s 7-1 record looks phenomenal but has come against smaller schools. The Red Devils only loss came against the Union Cougars, a team that the Hawks defeated in Roosevelt in December.

Sanpete Community Calendar Now – Jan. 10 Ephraim City will be picking up Christmas trees for disposal until Wednesday, Jan. 10. If Ephraim residents would like their tree picked up, they are asked to leave it on the curb, making sure it is not in the street. 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 Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 No., Ephraim. Contact Sam at 262-1188.

Bible Seekers Club 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Evening Kid’s Club for ages 5-12. Hosted by Heritage Baptist Church. Games, activities, music, snacks and Christ centered. Adults are welcome to stay and attend mid-week service while the kids are in club. 1045 Medical Drive (across the parking lot from Sanpete Valley Hospital) Mt. Pleasant. Call 462-9319 for details. Blood pressure clinics 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 third 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. For more information, contact David Powell, 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, visit www. isdup.org or contact Pat Olson at (435) 462-3134. Emergency preparedness 6:30 p.m., Emergency preparation classes will be held at the Spring City Hall the third Sunday of each month. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes and are free of charge. For general questions, call (435) 709-1474. Employment workshops Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are

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held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at 835-0720. FG City Library Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N.

GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: Dec. 22 A girl, Bella Michelle Warner, was born to Kimberly Warner, Centerfield. She weighed seven pounds and five ounces.

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ceive helpful feedback. “It is a very non-threatening environment,” Clark said. “While the critiques must be honest, they also must be helpful and supportive. We only have one rule: Don’t be mean.” Clark says the group has critiqued excerpts from all his previously published books, and are doing the same with his current work in progress, which is a romance/thriller set in Ridgeway, CO. The group also holds brainstorming sessions for everything from help with titles, to suggesting direction for story

plots or character development, even book cover review. The Sanpete Valley Writers Guild along with Snow College, sponsors the annual ‘Write Here in Ephraim’ writer’s conference which features over 30 classes and workshops on everything from basic writing techniques to book marketing. It attracts writers and teachers from all across the state. Becoming a member of SVWG is easy and free, all one has to do is attend. For more information, call 435-262-0358.

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will need to grow their com- there are three loan programs Small Business Administration. pany’s export sales. offered through the SBA. Interested persons can register The basics of export finance The featured speaker is on Event Brite at: https://www. will also be covered to answer Bryson Patterson of the U.S. eventbrite.com/e/export-asany questions about federal loan guarantee programs for exporters, export credit insurance, and letters of credit. This course will also introduce participants to the United States Export Assistance Center. For business owners who PUBLIC NOTICE wish to expand their business, 2018 FOUNTAIN GREEN CITY MEETING SCHEDULE they may do so with SBA backed City Council funding and loans. Currently,

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In Memory of Keith C. Keisel The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to those who offered such kindness, support, messages of sympathy and comfort in our time of sorrow. We also send gratitude to IHC, Hospice and American Legion Post #4, Utah Honor Guard and Ephraim Sixth LDS Bishopric and Relief Society. Janna & David Paystrup & Family Allen & Bonnie Keisel & Family

City council meetings will be held at 7 p.m., the fourth Thursday of each month in the Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North. Planning and Zoning The Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month in the Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North. Michelle Walker Fountain Green City Recorder Legal Notice 19240 Published in The Pyramid January 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the West Foyer by the West Steps, Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main Street, Manti, Utah, on January 29, 2018 at 2:50 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust for Utah (“Trust Deed”) dated July 7, 2010 and originally executed by Carol L. Huckabee, in favor of the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Sanpete County, State of Utah: Beginning at a point 2.80 chains South, South 88 Degrees 45ʼ East 8.60 chains and South 45ʼ West 2.75 chains from the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 45ʼ East 1.30 chains, thence South 88 Degrees 45ʼ West 3.10 chains, thence North 45ʼ East 1.30 chains, thence North 88 Degrees 45ʼ East 3.10 chains to the point of beginning. Parcel No.: 2657X The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is Carol L. Huckabee and Tamara E. Wheeler. Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Trust Deed. The address is the property is reputed to be at 622 South Main, Gunnison, Utah. The opening bid will be the net recovery value of approximately $85,350.00, which is not a representation of the exact amount owed. This Notice of Trustee’s Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashierʼs check or certified funds payable to Backman Title Services, Ltd. Cash payments are not accepted. Dated this 15th day of December, 2017. Backman Title Services, Ltd., a Utah limited partnership, Successor Trustee By: Backman Title Company of Utah, a Utah corporation, its general partner By: Canyon W. Anderson, President File No. 9-001355 Office Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F) 167 East 6100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 (801) 288-8818 Legal Notice 18531 Published in The Pyramid December 21 and 28, 2017; and January 4, 2018. 2018 MT. PLEASANT CITY MEETING SCHEDULES Mt. Pleasant City, in accordance with Utah State Code, Chapter 4, 52-4-202(2)(a), the OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, hereby posts the meeting schedule for the following: Mt. Pleasant City Council Mt. Pleasant City Council announces the meeting schedule for 2018. They will hold the first standard council meeting of the month at 6:30 P.M. on the second Tuesday of every month. The second standard council meeting of the month will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:00 P.M. Meetings are held in the City Council Meeting Room at 115 West Main, Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant Community Development & Renewal Agency Mt. Pleasant Community Development & Renewal Agency announces the 2018 meeting schedule for their monthly meetings. The meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The meeting is held in the City Council Meeting room at 115 West Main. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission The Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission announces its meeting schedule for 2018. The Planning Commission will hold their monthly meeting the 3rd Tuesday of every month. The meeting will be held in the City Council Room at 115 West Main. The meetings begin at noon. Mt. Pleasant Municipal Building Authority The Municipal Building Authority of Mt. Pleasant does not have a regular meeting schedule. They meet whenever it is necessary to approve documents, payments, RFPs etc. Their meetings will be posted on the Utah Public Notice Website and mtpleasantcity.com when they are scheduled. Mt. Pleasant Library Board The Mt. Pleasant Library Board announces its meeting schedule for 2018. The Mt. Pleasant Library Board will hold their monthly meeting 3rd Friday of every month except December, July or August. The meeting will be held in the Library on the upper floor at 24 E. Main. The meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. Jane Banks Recorder Mt. Pleasant City Legal Notice 19103 Published in The Pyramid January 4, 2018.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FAIRVIEW CITY 2018 MEETING SCHEDULES City Council Fairview City Council Meetings for 2018 will be held the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noticed) at 7:30 p.m. in the Fairview City Council Room located at 85 South State, Fairview, Utah. Planning & Zoning Fairview City Planning Commission Meetings for 2018 will be held the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noticed) at 7:30 p.m. in the Fairview City Council Room located at 85 South State, Fairview, Utah. Municipal Building Authority The Municipal Building Authority of Fairview City will be held on the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairview City Hall, 85 South State, Fairview, Utah, as deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority of Fairview City. Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations during the meeting(s) should contact the city office at least three working days prior to the meeting. Jan Anderson Fairview City Recorder Legal Notice 19121 Published in The Pyramid January 4, 2018.

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. 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, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before JANUARY 24, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-4012 (a43108): Pine Creek Ranch Property Owners Association propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft from groundwater (3 miles NE of Mt. Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 65-4014 (a43142): Richard and DeAnne Keller propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft from groundwater (Mount Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: Reserving 0.46 af of water for supplying 7 self-contained camping trailers. 65-243 (a43143): Lamont Blackham & Sons, Bryant Blackham Farms Inc. propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 3.08 ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile west of Moroni) for STOCKWATERING. 65-165 (a43144): Bryant Blackham Farms propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 5.88 ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile west of Moroni) for STOCKWATERING. 65-4006 (a43167): Eike Hamilton propose(s) using 6.0 ac-ft from the Underground Water Well, Unnamed Spring (5 miles east of Spring City) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 18728 Published in The Pyramid on December 28, 2017; and January 4, 2018.

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Dorothy F. Jensen

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“Together Again” MT. PLEASANT-Dorothy Florence Shumway Jensen peacefully passed away Dec. 31, 2017. She was born Jan. 3, 1931, in Omak, WA; to parents Edwin Elias Shumway and Ina Mabel Peasley. She was raised in the Omak area working with her family in the apple orchards and helping take care of her younger sister, Lola Lee Shumway. She graduated from Omak High School and went to Spokane, WA; for nurses training. While attending nursing school, she met Ray A. Jensen on a blind date. They fell in love and were married July 25, 1951, just before he shipped off to Japan with the U.S. Air Force. Upon his return, they lived in Spokane where their two children were born. After a couple years, they were transferred to Moses Lake, WA; where she worked at the Lamb-Weston Potato Plant and she saved for the down payment on the farm they purchased in Mt. Pleasant. She also made beautiful wedding cakes and taught cake decorating classes. She was always involved in crafts and loved sharing her talents with others. She was very organized and could make anything from start to finish. After several years, they were transferred to March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA; where she became the manager of the Base Exchange and she continued to raise her family. Several times Ray had overseas assignments and Dorothy was left to raise the family on her own. Dorothy and her children moved to Mt. Pleasant for one year and lived on their farm while Ray served in Thailand. From there he was transferred to Naha Okinawa Air Force Base, where they joined him and lived for two years. While living in Okinawa she learned to make ceramics and made beautiful handmade items. She was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for the whole family and enjoyed shopping in the open markets for beautiful fabrics. They were then transferred to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV; for one year until Ray retired. They moved back to Mt. Pleasant and lived on their farm and Dorothy and Ray became active members of their community. People soon learned that if they needed something done they could ask Dorothy and it would turn out even better than expected! They were very active in building the Senior Citizen Center and served on the board for many years. Crafting became a big part of their lives and they opened a craft store to sell their items. Dorothy joined the LDS Church in Spokane, WA; and became an active member of each ward they attended. Dorothy and Ray were sealed in the St. George Temple Dec. 11, 1971. She held many positions from Primary teacher to Relief Society president and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities to teach others. Dorothy and Ray loved to travel and explored many countries as well as every backroad in Utah. They loved to go camping, fishing, rock hounding and dancing. They loved to be together. They gathered rocks from all over which Ray would cut and polish and Dorothy would turn into beautiful jewelry. They did everything together; losing Ray was very difficult for Dorothy. She missed him deeply. She is survived by her two children, Steven Ray (Lorraine) Jensen, Fountain Green; and Rebecca Lee (Jorge) Riveros, Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Jasmin Jensen; Nichole (Brian) Dutcher; Megan (Bart) Brammer; Alisia (Jason) Conley; Celina Riveros; Nathan Riveros and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; and sister, Lola Lee Davis. Funeral services were held on her birthday Jan. 3, in the Mt Peasant Third LDS Ward. Interment was in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

FOUNTAIN GREEN-Rachel Hansen Syme, 96, Fountain Green, UT; returned to her Heavenly Father and her loving husband, Dec. 30, 2017, at Central Valley Medical Center, Nephi. Rachel was born May 3, 1921, in Fountain Green. She was the fifth child born to Hyrum N. Hansen and Alice Ostler Hansen. At the tender age of three, her mother passed away after delivering twin daughters, Dora and Doris. Rachel was raised by her father, older brothers, sisters, and aunts, but mostly by her Aunt Nellie Aagard. Rachel married Eugene Theron Syme in 1938. They had three children, Helen, Morris, and Ronald. She was a helpmate to her husband, always ready to go for machinery parts, weigh hay or coal for Symeʼs Coal and Feed, and run their paint and appliance store. Later on, she provided work for many of the young people in town. She was “Aunt Rachel” to many children in Fountain Green, Grandma Rachel to six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren, but she was called “Grandma Rachel” by many more children in Fountain Green. Many of them, after school, would stop to get their cookie before going home. Rachel worked in nearly every organization of the church, but her favorite was Primary. She was a teacher in Young Womenʼs, and served twice in the Relief Society presidency. She was a temple worker for many years. She was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and belonged to the Red Hat Club. R a c h e l taught reading to many older members of the community. Rachel also enjoyed teaching 4-H. Rachel worked to help others wherever she could, from tending kids and grandkids to taking care of older people who needed help. She brought the first doctorʼs office into Fountain Green and was a board member of the Juab County Hospital, helping to gain funding for the new hospital now called, Central Valley Medical Center. She was named Citizen of the Year in 1993 in Fountain Green. Rachel had the opportunity to travel to many places including a temple tour in the South Pacific Islands. She was wealthy in the amount of friends and people who loved her. Rachel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Dan Naylor, six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thereon Syme, two sons, Morris and Ron, one granddaughter, Leslie Syme Gustamantes; and one greatgrandson, Tyson Daniel Naylor. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, in the Fountain Green LDS Ward, 100 South 200 East. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3 and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Fountain Green City Cemetery. Online condolence at rasmussenmortuary.com.

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Etta Irons 1923~2017 MORONI-- Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Etta H. Irons, passed away Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 94 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Etta was born on April 30, 1923, in Fountain Green, Utah; to Clifton D. and Lillie Hansen. She lost her mother at the age of 16 and instantly became a mother to her three siblings. Etta married Jack W. Irons Jan. 30, 1942, and they made their home in Moroni. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple. They were blessed with six children: Gwenlyn (Allen) Burnside, Taylorsville; Gail Gardner, St. George; John W. (De Anna) Irons III, Moroni; Elaine (Hal) Anderson, Fountain Green; Lynelle (Chris) Memmott, Nephi; and Robert W. (Patty) Irons, Moroni. She was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings touching the lives of many. She was always an example of service to the Lord and loved the gospel. She loved to read, sew, quilt, do handwork, watch the Jazz, and visit with friends and neighbors. She was a skilled homemaker and excellent cook. Most importantly she loved her children and grandchildren and the time she got to spend with them. She is survived by her children, and two sisters; Tessie Cloward, Moroni; and Connie Prestwich, Snowflake, AZ; 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, brother, David Hansen; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 2 in the Moroni LDS Stake Center, 82 North Center Street, Moroni. Interment was in the Moroni City Cemetery.

Paul Bluhm 1930~2017 FULLERTON, CA-Henry Paul Bluhm passed away Dec. 26, 2017, following a courageous battle with complications of infection and pneumonia at St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, CA. He was 87 years old. Henry (or Paul as he liked to be called) was born in Ajo, AZ; to Erma (Johnson) Bluhm Carlston and Henry Daniels Bluhm. Paul was very young when his father passed away and Paul then quickly learned how to work on the family farm in Fairview. In the summer months, he loved to hike up into the Wasatch Mountains near his home, and to loved to spend time in Moroni with his grandmother, Johanna. Paul served in the Spanish American LDS Mission. He later joined the Army and during the Korean War served in Germany in the CIC. He later attended Snow College and Brigham Young University for a short time, and then University of Utah, where he received his bachelor degree in language. He also received an award for his writing. He often wrote artful prose, later becoming a technical writer. Paul was proficient in many languages. He met his beautiful wife, Gloria Recarte, through mutual friends and they were soon married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had three children: Paul Joseph, Johanna and Michael. The latter has passed on. In the 1960s, Paul and his family lived in Uruguay, where he helped establish schools through the U.S. Aid program, and served as an instructor to children of ambassadors and foreign dignitaries. Upon his return to the U.S., Paul and his family chose to live in California where he worked for McDonnell Douglas and later Hughes Aircraft. He also served as assistant director for the Buena Park Library. In his later years, he returned to teaching and inspired many young minds with the vision that they could learn and achieve. Paul spent almost eight years taking care of his wife when she was ill. He was a wonderful, kind father and all who knew him loved him and regarded him as a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Paul has four grandchildren, Melody, Veronica and Sterling residing in California, children of Gordon and Johanna Eliason; and a grandson William, son of Paul Joseph and Jodi Bluhm residing in Texas. His surviving brothers include Lee Carlston, Gary Carlston, Michael Carlston and Alan Carlston. His brother, Duane Bluhm; and sisters, Miriam Carlston Corporon Murphy, and Judy Carlston Belliston have also passed. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6 in the Moroni LDS Stake Center, 82 North Center Street. Visitation will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Moroni City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant.

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

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Senator Hatch announces retirement from U.S. Senate WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), 83, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, announced his retirement from the senate Jan. 2, during a speech he made about his future in the United States Senate: “My fellow Utahns, for over forty years, I’ve had the great honor of serving as your Senator.” “As many of you know, I came up during the Great Depression, living in a ramshackle house built with recycled lumber from the local scrapyard. My parents gave us everything they had, but in the eyes of the world, we still didn’t have much.” “Only in a nation like ours could someone like me—the scrappy son of a simple carpenter—grow up to become a United States Senator.” “As your Senator, I’ve always sought to fight for those who could not fight for themselves. And I believe the results speak for themselves.” “I’ve authored more bills that have become law than any member of Congress alive today. I played a central role in the creation of the modern generic drug industry, the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, and the confirmation of every current member of the United States Supreme Court.” “Just last month, I helped lead the effort to pass historic, comprehensive tax reform. One of my proudest legisla-

tive achievements is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which guarantees vigorous religious liberty protections for all Americans.” “When the President visited Utah last month, he said I was a fighter. I’ve always been a fighter. I was an amateur boxer in my youth, and I brought that fighting spirit with me to Washington.” “But every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves. And for me, that time is soon approaching.” “That’s why, after much prayer and discussion with family and friends, I’ve decided to retire at the end of this term. Although I will miss serving you in the Senate, I look forward to spending more time with family, especially my sweet wife Elaine, whose unwavering love and support made all of this possible.” “I’m deeply grateful for the privilege you’ve given me to serve as your Senator these last four decades. I may be leaving the Senate, but the next chapter in my public service is just beginning.” “Thank you for all your support through these many years. May God bless you all.” After more than four decades of public service, Senator Hatch leaves behind an unrivaled record of legislative success. In the most recent Congress, Hatch was named the most effective in the Senate, with 45 bipartisan legislative proposals passed into law—the most of any of his colleagues

and more than twice as many as the average Senator. Today, Hatch stands among the most prolific legislators of all time, having passed more than 750 bills into law over the course of his Senate tenure—more than any member of Congress in the last 50 years. Among his accomplishments are some of the most consequential reforms in modern history, including: • The Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark civil rights law that ushered in a new era of equality by prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities; • The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, a universally praised healthcare initiative (to be reauthorized this month) that ensures medical care for millions of children from low-income families; • The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, also known as the Hatch-Waxman Act, a historic bipartisan proposal that revolutionized the modern-day drug industry by establishing a framework for the production and regulation of generic drugs; • The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which protects religious exercise from unwarranted government intrusion, allowing all Americans to live, work, and worship in accordance with their deeply held personal beliefs; • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most significant tax reform legislation in 30 years, which

overhauls our outdated tax code and dramatically reduces the tax burden on America’s families and businesses. Senator Hatch has also fought hard for Utah jobs and priorities, securing $100 million in funding for the Huntsman Cancer Institute in its early years; spearheading critical reforms to ensure the longterm viability of Hill Air Force Base; leading the legislative effort to improve Utah’s rural health centers; and championing a pro-growth agenda that puts the needs of Utah’s small-business owners front and center. As a member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Hatch has also played a key role in the confirmation of every Supreme Court Justice over the last forty years, including such icons as Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch. He has fought hard to ensure that judges are evaluated on temperament and qualifications, not political views. During his time on the committee, the Senate has confirmed nearly 1,900 federal judges, a majority of all federal judges that have ever served. Hatch has also been front and center in the committee’s legislative work, leading the push to modernize the high-skilled immigration system, to keep cities and communities safe from crime, and strengthen America’s place as the global technology leader.

Concerns about the dearth of snow in the mountains BRAD BENTLEY

The Pyramid

SKYLINE DRIVE — While many people have been recently enjoying the warm weather in the Sanpete valley, there is beginning to be some concern about the dearth of snow in the mountains and what that means both now and for the future. As of the end 2017, the snowpack in the Sanpitch drainage area was a measly 27 percent of normal, with no measurable snow in sight and the surrounding areas aren’t faring any better. Up on the Skyline Drive area, in the interim between Christmas and New Year, the mountains are typically full of people from all over participating in numerous outdoor activities. Snowmobilers are usually racing around the mountains, and the turnarounds that feed the snowboarders and skiers into the various runs like Walker’s and Wasatch are packed full with waiting room only. On a bluebird afternoon, last Thursday, Dec. 28, there were no skiers or snowboards running the slopes. A couple of groups were running their snow machines but came back complaining about the rocks and holes threatening to take apart their rides. A couple of people were on the kite boarding hill, but were picking their way carefully onto the areas where drifts of snow had formed. A couple of families with children were plying the north facing slopes that still had some snow. One man and his son-in-law were unloading their snowmobiles at the top of the junction where the parking lot feeds people onto North Skyline

Drive. Dave Harris, who lives in Payson, had promised to treat Jake Harrington to some good riding on Utah snow. Harrington was there on leave before getting ready to be deployed as a Marine back to the Middle East. Harris said, “Being from Payson, I first tried the Nebo Loop, and then around Strawberry, but there is no snow there.” “This was our last shot, so we’ll make the best of it we can.” The two weren’t excited when another small group came back complaining about the rough ride. The lack of snow doesn’t just affect those that want to get out into what is usually a winter wonderland. Many businesses around the valley also depend on people from around the state and the Intermountain West coming into the area and using the available conveniences while they are here. Restaurants in Fairview are seeing slow business during a time when they would normally be very busy. The shops in Fairview that sell sleds are also feeling the hit. One business manager said sales were down at least 15 percent over last year, which was an above average year. While there is still a lot of possible winter left, the area needs a lot of snow. As long as the area of high pressure sits over the west that’s not going to happen. The storms will continue to go up over the top, dropping plentiful snow in Idaho, Montana, and the eastern United States, while leaving Utah and Colorado dry. This is not a good situation for this winter, or for the coming summer of 2018.

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