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NSHS drama presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

formed for Spring City Veteran memorial

BRAD BENTLEY

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MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete High School Drama department encourages everyone to attend this year’s musical production, “Little Shop of Horrors”.

A musical made popular by Broadway as well as a movie production by the same name, this production will feature several fun puppets and great acting by the talent at the high school and will be a great experience for the whole family.

The high school production will run from Thursday, Jan. 11 until Saturday, Jan. 13 beginning at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance on Saturday at 2 p.m.

“Little Shop of Horrors” may seem to be a “strange choice for a high school show” according to drama class teacher and director, Alex Barlow, but it “was the ninth most produced musical among high schools in the United States in 2016-17. Barlow included that “it has some incredible music, and overall powerful message and I felt it was a really good fit for our students.”

For those that saw the movie back in the 80s, most would agree that it definitely earned its PG-13 rating, but Barlow wanted to stress that the “North Sanpete High School version is much more family friendly . . . and will be a treat for all ages.”

The show is billed as a horror comedy rock musical and was originally written by Howard Ashman with the music composed by Alan Menken.

SPRING CITY — A committee of Spring City residents known as the Spring City Veterans Memorial Association is working to ensure veterans of Spring City are not forgotten or ignored. With the support of city government and veteran organizations, a veterans’ memorial and monument is being planned and pursued.

The memorial and granite monument to be located on the corner of 100 East and Center Street near the community center will be “In honor of the brave men and courageous women of Spring City who served in the Armed Forces of the Territory of Utah and The United States of America.”

Donations for this important work are being accepted. Donations can be sent to Spring City Veterans Memorial Association, PO Box 126, Spring City, UT, 84662; or visit their Facebook page for more contact information.

The association also needs help identifying and verifying names of past and present Spring City Veterans and raising funds for this project.

Additional specific information will soon be released to facilitate contributions and submitting names.

Spring City is recognized for its rich pioneer history and heritage, primarily through the preservation and restoration of pioneer era buildings and architecture. Great effort has taken place over the last fifty years by individuals and community involvement to ensure that heritage is not forgotten.

One aspect of Spring City’s heritage that began even before settlement and continues today is the heritage of brave men and women who have served in the defense of country, state and community through military service.

Nearly 450 individuals have been identified. There are and will be more identified. This is a heritage of past, present, and future. Unfortunately this history and heritage has been mostly ignored.

“OUR DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID. THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE.” --President Harry S. Truman

Spencer Brown will play the florist shop worker with his beloved plant, Audrey II in North Sanpete High School’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” to be presented beginning at 7 p.m., tonight, Jan 11 until Saturday, Jan. 13, in the North Sanpete High School Auditorium. A Saturday matinee will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 13. Advance discount tickets available or at the door for a higher cost. (Photo courtesy of Alex Barlow).

“Little Shop of Horrors” is based around a down-on-his-luck florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood named Audrey II. The plant is named after Seymour’s love interest, Audrey.

As word of the amazing plant gets

out, the florist shop begins to flourish and suddenly Seymour is thrust into the spotlight, but AudreyII’s thirst for humans begins to get out of hand.

In the Sanpete production, Rachelle Elbert is the music director and the choreographer is Sarah Anderson.

Seymour will be played by Spencer Brown with girlfriend Audrey portrayed by Brynne Lamb. Show owner Mr. Mushnik is played by Salem Kimball with Donnivan Kubota portraying the dentist, Orin. Audrey II, the blood-loving plant is Nicholas Honey.

Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90 hospital visits to people in need. His speeches at the faith’s twice-yearly conferences often focused on parables of human struggles resolved through faith.

He put an emphasis on the humanitarian ethic of Mormons, evidenced by his expansion of the church’s disaster relief programs around the world, said Armand Mauss, a retired professor of sociology and religious studies at Washington State University.

Monson often credited his mother, Gladys Condie Monson, for fostering his compassion. He said that during his childhood in the Depression of the 1930s their house in Salt Lake City was known to hobos riding the railroads as a place to get a meal and a kind word.

“President Monson always seemed more interested in what we do with our religion rather than in what we believe,” Mauss said.

A World War II veteran, Monson served in the Navy and spent a year overseas before returning to get a business degree at the University of Utah and a master’s degree in business administration from the church-owned Brigham Young University.

Before being tabbed to join the faith’s church’s governing Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Monson worked for the church’s secular businesses, primarily in advertising, printing and publishing including the Deseret Morning News.

Monson married Frances Beverly Johnson in

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In this April 4, 2015, file photo, President Thomas S. Monson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to the audience during the opening session of the Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. Monson, the 16th president of the Mormon church, died after nine years in office. He was 90. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) to be more transparent about its past; and lowering the minimum age for missionaries.

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A church bishop at the age of 22, the Salt Lake City native became the youngest church apostle ever in 1963 at the age of 36. He served as a counselor for three church presidents before assuming the role of the top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2008.

Tuesday night, Jan. 2, 90-year-old Monson died at his home in Salt Lake City, according to church spokesman Eric Hawkins.

The next president was not immediately named, but the job is expected to go to next longest-tenured member of the church’s governing Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Russell M. Nelson, per church protocol.

Monson’s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of Mormon Mitt Romney for President.

Monson’s most public acts were appearances at church conferences and devotionals as well as dedications of church temples.

Monson will also be remembered for his emphasis on humanitarian work; leading the faith’s involvement in the passage of gay marriage ban in California in 2008; continuing the religion’s push

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UAMPS honors power departments with system improvement awards SALT LAKE CITY — Spring City and Mt. Pleasant power departments recently received System Improvement Awards at the 2017 Member Meeting of the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) in Salt Lake City.

The System Improvement Awards recognize UAMPS member utilities for undertaking system upgrades, capital improvements and preventive maintenance measures to modernize facilities, improve system reliability, reduce losses, reduce outage times or improve power quality.

Spring City was recognized for making substantial improvements to its electrical system. The city boosted system performance and reliability by upgrading its voltage from 2,400 volts to 7,200 volts.

It rebuilt seven city blocks with new poles, wire and transformers.

The city also installed new LED lights on street lights; completed a new power line to the city hydro plant; significantly upgraded the hydro

Spring City Power Department was recently awarded for system improvements by the Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). Shown (left to right) are: UAMPS Manager Doug Hunter, Spring City Power Superintendent Kent Kummer, and UAMPS Board Chair Jackie Flowers. plant, and retrofitted 20 poles with new bushing and cutout covers to reduce outages caused by animals and to protect birds of prey.

Mt. Pleasant City Power was recognized for its substantial electrical system improvements. The city continues moving forward with its 10year upgrade plan adopted in 2015 called the Infrastructure Improvement Initiative.

A major achievement was overhauling Hydro Unit 4 by

replacing the wheel and other parts, boosting efficiency by 30 percent. The city also replaced the logic control in the hydro plant and updated the SCADA system, allowing better control and more accurate generation data for each individual hydro unit.

Mt. Pleasant also installed thousands of feet of fiber optic cable to several facilities, improving signals and monitoring and improving cyber security.

Presentations and speeches

at the member meeting focused on UAMPS 2017 accomplishments; the challenges facing public power, including new technologies enabling distributed energy generation; regulatory issues; and continued investigation of a small modular nuclear reactor energy project.

UAMPS officers include Board Chair Jackie Flowers, representing Idaho Falls Power; Vice Chair Jason Norlen, representing Heber Light & Power; Secretary Les Williams, representing Beaver City; and Treasurer Dwight Day, representing Oak City.

UAMPS is a joint action agency providing wholesale electricity and electric energy services to 46 public power utility members in six western states. Established in 1980, UAMPS helps its members with planning, financing, development, acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of various projects for the generation, supply, transmission and management of electric energy.

NSHS community council peruses school needs BRAD BENTLEY

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MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete High School Community Council held its monthly meeting on Jan. 8 and discussed a couple of items that are important to the school and the community.

The group of volunteers went over the financial report for 2017 and also discussed the recent SHARPS survey as well as began looking at expenditures for the 2018-2019 school year.

Principal Nan Ault presented the financial report from last year’s School Trust Lands (STL) expenditures. She indicated that nearly all of the money given by the state entity for the past year had been used, something that the state looks to happen.

Some of the things purchased with the monies include a sousaphone that was needed for the band program, and several educational programs including a reading assistant program, Grammarly, and iXL Learning to increase student success. A computer

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and two iPads for teachers were also purchased.

A while ago, all the students in the district were presented with a survey that determines the risks and protective factors for the Sanpete valley students.

It highlighted that the schools in the district are doing pretty well, but that one large area of concern is the rise in the use of alcohol by high school students.

It seems that many of these students that are partaking are doing so away from home.

This is especially disturbing because not only are young minds being subjected to the destructive properties of alcohol, but after they drink they will also be on the road, driving intoxicated.

To help combat this problem, the high school is working with the Sanpete Coalition

to find ways to educate the community. The coalition is a group of services throughout the valley like the hospital and other health services, law enforcement officials, and school and district personnel that are working together for the betterment of the citizens.

The discussion focused on getting a grant that would help to pay for some of this educational process.

GVH ANNOUNCES FIRST BABY IN 2018

Gunnison Valley Hospital (GVH) is pleased to welcome Quincy Joy Denton to the world. Quincy is the first baby born at GVH in the New Year. She was born at 6:18 a.m., Jan. 1, 2018, weighing in at nine pounds 10 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Her parents are Derek and Brenna Denton, Sterling. It looks like she’ll have plenty of older brothers looking out for her. Congratulations to the Denton family for their new little addition.

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Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Jan. 2 Troy Jackie Williams, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Utah Highway Patrol on charges of revoked, suspended or denied driver’s license, open container and DUI. Bail was set at $1,630.

Jan. 3 Kevin Robert McClung, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of domestic assault and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $1,750.

Jan. 4 James David Nipper, Manti, was arrested in Manti by Adult Probation and Parole on charges of possessions of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bail

was set at $3,360.

Kevin Curtis Rafferty, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of unlawful use of card, unlawful acquisition of financial transaction and card possession of transfer. Bail was set at $10,500.

Joshua Adam Jeffs, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of intoxication, disorderly conduct and three counts of domestic violence with child present. Bail was set at $6,220.

Jan. 5 David Earl Holden, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of DUI, suspended driver’s license, open container, lane travel provision and no insurance. Bail was set

at $2,750.

Jan. 6 Corbin James Archibald, Fountain Green, was arrested in Fountain Green by the Fountain Green Police Department on the charge of possession of methamphetamine and Sanpete Justice and Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $4,950.

Wallace Utu, Ephraim was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of domestic violence with child present, damage to communication device and assault. Bail was set at $3,700.

Jan. 7 Marco A. Silas-Vivas, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of DUI, unsafe lane travel and open container. Bail was set at $1,690.

When we die MERRILL OGDEN

With LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson’s passing, there has been a little controversy. It has nothing to do with issues relative to how the church will go forward with new leadership. Succession in the presidency has followed a well set pattern for a long time.

The twelve apostles, who lead the church in the interim time, will meet and unless something very surprising happens, the senior apostle will be the new president of the church.

The little hub-bub I’m referring to is the reaction of people to the New York Times obituary for President Monson. At this writing, more than 150,000 people have signed a petition asking for a rewrite.

It’s felt by many that the treatment of President Monson’s life was cast in a negative, political manner. The lifetime of service and many positive achievements were given sparse mention in the opinion of those who loved President Monson.

I held President Monson in high regard. I was a fan of his many positive attributes, his speaking style and his wit.

When it comes to this New York Times thing, I think if President Monson could send us a message, he’d say, “Don’t worry about it. Shake it off. Consider the source.”

And that is my feeling. If you want to get a better insight into the man, pay attention to what is said at his funeral tomorrow (Friday). And even President Monson would probably say, “They’re being very kind in what they’re saying. I was, after all, a human being, like everyone here, trying to do my best.”

With all of this on my mind, I have thought about how people are different in the ways they want to be remembered. Some years back, a Sanpete man died in the sad circumstance of overnight exposure to the cold.

He was nearly 80 years old. He apparently became disoriented in the hills after leaving his stuck vehicle.

It seems that we have tragic deaths on a fairly regular basis in our area and, of course, in our state, country and world otherwise. These types of heartbreaking deaths just seem to be a part of “life” in our society.

We try to be careful and hope that we can personally avoid catastrophes in our own lives.

But there is no guarantee.

I still remember and smile when I think of the last request of this man who passed away in the hills. He evidently had made it clear to his family that he didn’t want formal funeral services. In lieu of a funeral, he wanted a “Skeet Shoot” held for family and friends.

When I read his obituary, it appeared that his family honored his request. There were no public services and it was said that there would indeed be a “Skeet Shoot” held in his honor in the coming weeks.

I often hear people say they want “this or that” to happen when they die. I’ve heard everything from “just bury me in a pine box” (many times) to “I want the whole town to have a big, fun dance and party in celebration of my passing.”

Both my father and my brother verbally expressed the “pine box” request. The families didn’t comply with either one of them. (Pine boxes aren’t especially cheap, by the way —

unless, perhaps you make them yourself in a quick hurry.)

I remember my aunt saying that she didn’t want an “open casket” viewing. Nevertheless, the viewing was done with an “open casket.”

So here’s the deal. If you really, really want something in the way of a “last request” fulfilled – you had better let your family know that you’re serious. Just saying things in a cavalier manner won’t cut it when the family gathers for decision making in those sorrow filled hours following a death.

My mother-in-law made some decisions which made it easier for her husband and children. She picked out her own casket and flowers a few years before her passing. Not only that – she paid for most of it and specified a thing or two about her funeral.

Every one of us is different.

Many of us will be satisfied to leave decisions to our families.

Generally a traditional funeral will be held in those circumstances. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

But there will be some who will request “Skeet Shoots” and parties of one kind or another.

These will be non-traditional celebrations of the life of the deceased. And really – there’s nothing wrong with that either.

As for me, I’m still pondering some of these “last request” issues. Unless the “Prize Patrol” comes to my door with a check, I don’t think I can afford the kind of party that I’d like to give the population of Sanpete when I take my last breath.

I would like to hire Tony Bennett and Celine Dion for entertainment at my “passing party.”

And, I’d like to provide an “all you can eat seafood buffet” for everyone in the county. I’m afraid though, that would take more than the benefits paid on a standard “pre-need funeral insurance” policy. (Which, by the way, I don’t have anyway.)

I’m trying to keep in mind what Robert Kirby said in one of his columns where one of the deadly tsunamis was his topic.

He said that how you live is more important that how you die.

I would modify that just a tad to also say that how you live is more important than how your death is celebrated. And how you live is more important than what a non-related, unconnected to the life of the deceased, obituary writer puts in a death notice in New York City.

How President Monson lived and his legacy of good works and his helping to change lives for the better are what should be remembered. There will be detractors who want to focus on doctrines that weren’t changed during President Monson’s tenure.

Inherent in their “noise” is a basic misunderstanding of the office of the president of the church. And in the broad view of things, the New York Times kerfuffle is “a tempest in a teapot.”

For us, my advice is: Live well and don’t worry too much over how you’ll be remembered or how people will be celebrating your life when you’re gone. If you don’t have any specific last requests – don’t worry. Your family will take care of things.

And you’ll be remembered and revered for a long time by those who knew and loved you.

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New OB/GYN joins Central Valley Medical Center 90th Birthday FOUNTAIN GREEN- Jay L. Olsen, life-long resident of Fountain Green, will celebrate his 90th birthday this month. Jay was born Jan. 13, 1928, to Lawrence P. and Mabel L. Olsen. He has been a sheep rancher and farmer his entire life.

Jay married his sweetheart, Marva Belliston Olsen Nov. 10, 1948. They will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this year.

One of the highlights of their life was the opportunity to serve together for 12 years in the Manti LDS Temple.

They are the proud parents of seven children, 26 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild.

MANTI PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RETIRES

NEPHI — Central Valley Medical Center (CVMC) recently announced that Reed Skinner, MD OB/GYN has joined the medical team as the newest doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His new office will be located at 48 West 1500 North, in the Nephi Medical Clinic at CVMC and is now seeing patients in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Dr. Skinner will also be scheduling surgical services for Mondays at Central Valley Medical Center Hospital.

CVMC clinics are designed to provide medical services to women of all ages focusing on providing excellent medical care while meeting patient’s personal needs in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Walk-ins are welcome; however, the clinic recommends that patients make an appointment by calling 801-754-3200 to help ensure provider availability.

Dr. Skinner is always humbled by the trust his patients put in him during their most

Dr. Reed Skinner vulnerable moments. Whether that is pregnancy and giving birth, surgery, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, family planning or any other issues women face, he is committed to providing the best care possible in a respectful and compassionate environment.

“I recognize that each woman is an individual at her own stage in life with her own goals and dreams. I look forward to partnering with each patient in helping her to achieve the best possible

health while she accomplishes those goals and dreams,” said Dr. Skinner, CVMC OB/GYN.” My excellent medical training has given me the tools necessary to provide the very best in both obstetric and gynecological services to my patients.

However, I feel it is my ability to be an empathetic listener and to have real care and concern that allows me to understand and help my patients in the way they need, want, and deserve.”

So regardless of the stage in life, Dr. Skinner will be there to help patients to navigate through the joys and challenges of individual health care needs, in his calm and understanding way, in order to help patients achieve the very best possible outcomes.

About Central Valley Medical Center Central Valley Medical Center, also known as CVMC, opened its doors as a small rural hospital owned by Juab County in the 1950s; grown from a single hospital to a notfor-profit healthcare system

that provides medical care to rural communities in Central Utah. CVMC is a Critical Access Hospital that is a recognized and distinguished leader in Central Utah.

With a growing selection of board-certified physicians trained in a variety medical specialties, multiple clinic locations, emergency department, integrated state-of-theart surgical suites, orthopedic medicine, birthing center, radiology, diagnostic lab, respiratory therapy, and sleep health clinic; CVMC provides superior medical care. All Central Valley Medical Center staff members are committed to working together to treat all patients with the compassion, integrity, and respect they deserve. CVMC responds to a broad spectrum of medical needs from routine screening exams and outpatient visits to unexpected emergencies and traumas. With a commitment to care that is sensitive and kind, CVMC strives for excellence with patients and families.

15th annual Old Sheepherder’s Party set BAKER, NV — The Border Inn will host the 15th annual Old Sheepherder’s Party Jan. 19 and 20, in Baker, NV. Each year sheepherders gather to visit, swap stories, and pass along traditions to the next generation.

The Border Inn is partnering with the Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership to host this gathering.

Events begin at 5 p.m., Fri-

Manti City Administrator Kent Barton, on left, recognizing Manti Public Works Director Dale Nielson’s retirement after 26 years of service. Water/Sewer Superintendent Cory Hatch has replaced Nielson effective Jan. 4 and will fill both positions.

Dangerous avalanche conditions expected SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Avalanche Center is expecting dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains of Northern and Central Utah with this week’s storm for two reasons: 1. Having such little snow this season has created a very shallow and very weak snowpack which will not be able to support forecasted amounts of new snow and will produce avalanches.

2. The human element will compound this problem. Many people are excited and have been eagerly awaiting fresh snow. Don’t let powder fever overtake good judgement, especially with dangerous avalanche conditions.

The expected snowfall will make excellent riding conditions by later this week because the initial snowfall will be heavy and dense followed by colder, lighter snow.

This is a right side up storm that will make both uphill and downhill travel easy and fun.

These great riding conditions will make it easy to forget about buried weak layers in the snowpack that will create dangerous avalanche conditions.

The Utah Avalanche Center anticipates issuing an avalanche watch and an avalanche warning this week.

For up to date avalanche information across the state, visit www.utahavalanchecenter.org.

day, Jan. 19, with a Sheepherder Appreciation Dinner that is open to members of the West Desert Sheepherding Industry, followed by “Share your Story,” a public open mic program, during which sheepherders can swap their best stories.

On Saturday, Jan. 20, public activities commence with a sourdough pancake breakfast. Afterwards, the morning program will include stories of

water in Snake Valley as told to Warren Cook and a presentation on sheepherder aspen carvings in Great Basin National Heritage Area by Nancy Hadlock and Richard Potashin.

An afternoon concert begins at 2:30 p.m., featuring Mary Kaye, an award-winning singer/songwriter with deep Western roots. Events will culminate with a traditional Basque dinner at 5 p.m., fol-

lowed by dancing to the music of the Silver Sage Band.

To make reservations for the dinner, call Denys or Gary at the Border Inn, (775) 234-7300, there is a fee.

For more information about the Great Basin National Heritage Area and the Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership, contact Brandi Roberts at 775234-7171 or broberts@greatbasinheritage.org.

Sanpete Community Calendar Basketball signups Signups for 3-on-3 Basketball League will be taken until Thursday, Feb. 1. For cost and league information visit Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main; Recreation Center, 10 North State; or call 435-4623108 or 435-469-1549.

Feb. 9-10 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fairview Chocolate Festival featuring vendors, concessions, music, drawings and live entertainment in time for Valentine’s Day at Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State, Fairview.

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.

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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 prepa-

ration 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) 7091474.

Employment workshops 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 835-0720.

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Hospital Births

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GUNNISON — Babies born at the Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: Jan. 1 A female, Quincy Joy Denton, was the first baby born at Gunnison Valley Hospital in 2018. Her parents are Derek and Brenna Denton, Sterling.

She weighed nine pounds and 10 ounces.

Jan. 3 A female, Greycie Mai Williams, was born to Naomi Williams, Gunnison. She weighed Moroni City Councilmembers were sworn into office Jan. 4. Councilmembers include Mayor six pounds and eight ounces. Paul Bailey, Jenifer Lamb, Fred Atkinson, Orson Cook, Jed DeMill and Justin Morley.

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Hawks lose to South Sevier, defeat San Juan, Grand BRAD BENTLEY

Pyramid Sports

MT. PLEASANT — With three games this past week to start the new year, the North Sanpete boys’ basketball team jumped right into the Region 15 season.

The Hawks started off with a tough 41-92 loss at South Sevier before returning home and getting two wins, a 78-64 victory over the San Juan Broncos, and a 58-48 defeat of the Grand Red Devils.

South Sevier In Monroe, North Sanpete knew that they would be facing one of the best teams in 3A, but the billing for the South Sevier Rams didn’t do them justice.

Senior Hawk guard, Jalen Sorenson started off the scoring with a three-pointer from the corner, but then the Rams took off on a 26-point run that left North Sanpete dumbfounded.

It seemed like everything that the Rams launched towards the rim found its mark and that the opposite was true for North Sanpete.

Five South Sevier players hit shots from beyond the arc and a total of 18 were made by the Rams in the game out of 29 attempts for a sizzling 62 percent.

The Rams shot an amazing 57 percent from the field.

As the opponent’s point total began to mount, the Hawks started to press and got out of rhythm on the offensive side of the court. Uncharacteristic turnovers grounded any comeback attempts and kept fueling the South Sevier run. North Sanpete turned the ball over 11 times in the opening half, and 19 times total for the game.

North Sanpete Head Coach Cris Hoopes did what he could, calling timeouts to settle his team down, and switching up the defense to try and get his team back together, but South Sevier couldn’t be stopped on this night.

After a 26-3 first quarter, the Hawks scored the first four points in the second period but the Rams just kept pouring in the long-range shots. In the first half, North Sanpete was two-for-seven from distance, while the Rams went 10-of-17 en route to a 45-20 lead.

In case there is any question about what the eventual outcome of the game would be, South Sevier scored the first 15 points of the second half to put the game completely out of reach before Sorenson hit another three to stem the tide.

Brody Tebbs led four players in double figures for the Rams with 21 points, 15 of which came from behind the arc. Bubba Ison came off the bench to score eight points for North Sanpete, matching Spencer Steadman’s total.

San Juan Happy to be back home, the Hawks welcomed the San Juan Broncos to Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Jan. 5. Still, North Sanpete had to face a couple of good scorers from the Blanding team, brothers Jaden and Jaxon Torgerson. Senior Jaden had 19 points and sophomore Jaxon contributed 17 to lead San Juan before the game was over. For the Hawks, senior point guard, Shawn Taylor narrowly missed getting a triple-double, scoring 15 points and getting 10 steals and 9 rebounds.

Starting the game off much better, the Hawks took a lead they would never relinquish early in the first. After the Broncos began the scoring, Jalen Sorenson hit the first of his four three-pointers to put the Hawks up 3-2. Playing in a 1-2-2 press, and then falling back into a 1-3-1 zone, North Sanpete played much better defense and shot well in the period.

After opening up a 16-8 lead, San Juan’s coach, Ryan Nielson, called for a time out, but it didn’t

Joseph Garlick takes a shot at the basket during the home game against the Grand Red Devils, contributing 10 points in the game. The Hawks defeated Grand by 10 points. (Photo courtesy of Brad Bentley) help too much. At the end of the quarter it was the Hawks up by 12, 25-13.

In the second stanza, Sorenson again started the scoring off for North Sanpete hitting again from the corner on his way to 18 points in the game to extend the lead to 28-13.

San Juan came out much more aggressively on the defensive side of the court and worked to get into the passing lanes to disrupt the North Sanpete offense.

The Hawks were smart and as soon as the Broncos came out too strong, the North Sanpete players would simply go back door to the basket. This worked several times to put the Hawks up 42-22 at the half. Senior Spencer Steadman was especially adept at either going back door or at finding the cutter and had six assists in the game to go with his game high 20 points.

Ed Vazquez also scored in double figures, hitting for 11 points from his position in the post.

The Hawks notched the first 10 points of the second half, starting with a Taylor threepointer, to go up 52-22, and it looked like the Hawks were just going to float to the finish line, but the Broncos showed a whole lot of fight, and bucked their way back into the game.

In the first part of the third quarter, North Sanpete was pushing the ball hard and getting steals to feed the fast break, but those tapered off in the last part of the period and San Juan began to inch back. At the end of three, the score had closed to 62-39.

Turnovers by the Hawks as well as cold shooting helped fuel the Bronco run, and when Sorenson and Steadman were each forced to the bench with four fouls and five minutes still remaining in the game, the visitors began to take advantage.

The Broncos went on a 13-3 run to get to within 13 points at 65-52. Using an aggressive and

trapping man defense, San Juan looked like they would get the scoring difference into single digits with half of the quarter still to play.

Getting his two starters back off the bench, and getting the rest of the team settled down, Hoopes reminded his players that they still had a good lead and needed to play like they did.

North Sanpete hit the shots they needed to from the free throw line to salt the game away and go to 1-1 in region play with the 78-64 victory. The Hawks finished 11-for-16 from the charity stripe.

Grand County Even though it was the Red Devils that had traveled so far the day before and slept in a hotel, it was the Hawks that came out flat and seemed tired to begin the game. Against North Sanpete’s sluggish 1-3-1 zone, Grand started out with the first five points of the game. It became quickly obvious that this game was going to be one that would be a grind-it-out affair. It wasn’t until Ed Vazquez grabbed a rebound and put it back in more than halfway through the opening quarter that the Hawks got on the board.

As it has most of the year, it was the defense that got the Hawks back into the flow of the game. Even though the Hawks were shooting an atrocious percentage in the opening period, they still managed to get a blue collar-like 8-8 tie after the first eight minutes.

North Sanpete took its first lead at 10-9 off an in-bounds pass from Spencer Steadman to Brock Bailey, one of Steadman’s five assists in the contest. Steadman also snagged 8 rebounds and scored 12 points in the game.

Going cold again, the Hawks saw Grand take an 18-13 lead.

Free throws were big for the Sanpete team all night long, and

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the Hawks put in four straight to narrow the lead to one point.

North Sanpete was 20-24 from the line for 83 percent shooting. Then, two steals gave the Hawks the lead they would hold the rest of the game. At the end of the half, as time was running out, a play was run for Spencer Steadman and the senior captain obliged by nailing a threepointer to give North Sanpete a 27-22 lead, its largest lead of the game.

Coming out of the intermission, Taylor plunked in a pair of charity tosses, and a steal and a Joseph Garlick fast break layup, put the Hawks ahead 31-22. Garlick contributed 10 points in the game.

The Red Devil coach, Scott Horton, called for a time out, but the lead still increased for the Hawks. Behind shooting from Jalen Sorenson, who led all scorers with 17, North Sanpete went up 36-25. Even with a three-pointer by Grand’s Brayden Schulz that just beat the buzzer, North Sanpete still held a 42-32 lead..

Scoring the first four points of the final stanza, Grand got within six at 42-36, forcing Coach Hoopes to call for a time out. During the huddle, the players were asked to remember that they had the lead, and to dig deep and show their character. A Sorenson three pushed the lead back up to nine, but Grand’s Nolan Ramirez hit his only longrange shot of the night to get back to within six points.

The Hawks built the lead back up to nine points and then hit their free throws down the end to close out the game, 58-48.

North Sanpete plays just one game this week, a contest in Castle Dale against the Emery Spartans on Wednesday, Jan. 10 (results not available at press time). he next home game will be Jan.17 against the Richfield Wildcats.

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MILFORD — North Sanpete took 16 wrestlers to the Milford Invitational over the weekend and once again the team and several of its wrestlers showed that they have come a long way this season.

The Hawk matmen placed six of their grapplers, including two first place finishes and took fifth place overall as a squad.

The mighty Hawks were originally scheduled to participate in the 3A Duels in Richfield, but since they had already met their maximum dual meet allowance due to a schedule change early in the season, the team instead went to participate in Milford and

did very well.

One wrestler who had done very well all season long has been senior Keegan Eliason.

At the beginning of the season Keegan was the one wrestler that Coach Bryan Strain could count on to finish high in the standings and score some team points. The pleasant and friendly young man is a dynamo on the mat and didn’t disappoint his coach or teammates in this tournament, taking first place in his weight class.

Another grappler, junior Dalton Anderson, has come a long way this season and has been stellar in the past few matches and now sports a 13-6 record. Anderson wrestles at 285 but is lighter than most of his opponents

and much quicker on his feet.

Anderson also finished first and is looking forward to the state tournament coming up in a month.

Also finishing well and placing for the Hawks were sophomore Luis Rodriguez who lost just one match and finished in second place, and senior Eddie Davis and Brayden Otteson who each took third. Finishing out for the Hawks was Kaysen Sperry who took fourth overall.

The Hawks have a busy schedule this week, traveling to Emery for a region contest today, Thursday, Jan.11, and then participating in the Best of the West tournament in Tooele over the weekend. No results were available at press time.

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Lady Hawks drop three games BRAD BENTLEY

Pyramid Sports

MT. PLEASANT — It has been a rough season so far for the Lady Hawk basketball team, but none of the previous games mattered. It’s region play that counts for going to the playoffs, so North Sanpete was starting off the same as all of the rest of Region 15.

Unfortunately it continued to be tough for the Sanpete team as it dropped a decision to South Sevier at home on Tuesday, and then two more to San Juan and Grand over the weekend.

At home against the Lady Rams of South Sevier on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Lady Hawks drew first blood when Halli Bennett got the ball down low in the post and went back up strong for two.

Both teams were in man defense, but South Sevier would go into a 1-2-2 three-quarters court trap that began to cause problems for North Sanpete, creating turnovers and then quick layups on the other end for the Lady Rams. Even with a time out in the middle of it, South Sevier went on a 15-0 run for the rest of the quarter to finish with a 15-2 lead.

Behind a combined 15 points from Mattie Blackburn and Kenzie Jones, the Lady Rams continued to increase their lead. But, North Sanpete began to run some pick-androll plays that led to points for the Lady Hawks. At half time, South Sevier held a 31-12 advantage.

In the third period, North Sanpete was getting the shots they it wanted but just couldn’t get anything to fall. As a re-

Men’s basketball league MT. PLEASANT — In men’s basketball action this week, Andeson’s defeated The B Team 76-56. Dunk Dynasty beat Jorgensen’s 54-36. Brick Layers over DTM 43-40. The Gunners beat Backwood Ballers 53-37 and Only 3’s defeated Bomb Squad 94-65.

1. Anderson’s .............. 6-0

2. Hermansen Equip....... 5-1 3. Dunk Dynasty ............ 4-2 4. Brick Layers .............. 4-2 5. Jorgensen’s ............... 4-2 6. DTM ....................... 4-2 7. The B Team ............... 4-2 8. Only 3’s .................... 3-3 9. Bomb Squad .............. 1-5 10. Backwood Ballers..... 0-6 11. The Gunners............. 1-5

Indoor soccer league MT. PLEASANT — In indoor soccer action this week, Fairview Senior Citizens defeatED Nutmeg 6-2; The Scrubs beat Goal Diggers 8-3.

FBB Clan over Hawks 7-0; Galactics beat Megged Ya! 5-3; Limegreen-40 defeated San Andres FC 11-5; Thunder Lady Hawk Kelsey Eliason dribbles to the basket during a recent game against South Sevier. The Thighs over Clayton’s 6-0; Lady Hawks lost to the Lady Rams in runaway game 52-18. (Photo courtesy of Brad Bentley) and Navarro’s defeated Turkey sult, the Lady Rams scored 13 aney Palmer 12 for the Broncos. the teams went to the locker Plant 6-3. straight before junior guard, Sophomore Sarah Oldroyd was rooms for the intermission.

Tiffany Peckham nailed a three the leading scorer for the Lady Once again North Sanpete 1. The Scrubs ............... 6-0 Hawks with 7. near the end of the quarter. was tough in the third period Even though the Lady Hawks San Juan kept the points and both teams dropped in 11 held the Lady Rams to just six pouring in, while North San- points in a seesaw battle but points in the final stanza, South pete struggled to get off its the Red Devils went into the Sevier still took home a 52-18 shots. The Broncos led 31-7 final quarter with a two-point victory. at the end of the first half and lead. With good free throw It was then North San- extended the lead in the third shooting at the end, the Red MT. PLEASANT — In co-ed pete’s fortune to go on a long quarter to 50-12 before taking Devils were able to protect volleyball action this week, home court and take a 43-36 Team Hoopes defeating Set To road trip, playing in Blanding the 70-17 win.

Grand against San Juan on Friday and victory into the win column.

Kill 25-10, 25-17, 6-15, 15-10; against Grand County in Moab North Sanpete seemed to acNorth Sanpete plays at home Hungry Chickens beat Watt’s on Saturday. climate in its game against the this week on Tuesday, Jan. 9 25-21, 25-16, 15-8.

San Juan Grand Red Devils and came out against the Emery Spartans Orville Ready Blockers over It was a tough start from with a lot more fire on Satur- (results not available at press Hit & Miss 25-7, 25-22, 17-15; the beginning against the San day. Peckham and Bennett time.) That will be its only Butt Naked beat Bumps N’ Juan Broncos. A very athletic combined for 25 points to lead game on the schedule for the Stumps 25-16, 25-15, 15-11; Olteam, San Juan jumped ahead the Lady Hawks. Both teams week, but next week will play sen’s defeated Bumpin’ Uglies quickly, outscoring North played strong defensively but two more on the road, facing 25-9, 25-12, 15-5.

Sanpete 18-2 in the opening Grand was able to get a cou- the Richfield Wildcats on Jan. Busta Spike over Volley quarter. Bodell Nielson led ple of turnovers that made the 16 and Manti on Jan. 18. The Llamas 10-25, 25-18, 16-14, her team with 17 points, while difference in the second stanza varsity is slated to begin at 15-8; Total Coverage PaintMadi Palmer added 16 and Del- and put them ahead 18-16 as 7 p.m. for both games. ing defeated Split Valley 25-

2. Megged Ya! ................5-1 3. Galactic’s .................. 5-1 4. FBB Clan ...................5-1 5. Nutmeg .................... 4-2 6. Navarro’s .................. 4-2 7. The Killer’s ................ 4-2 8. Turkey Plant ............. 3-3 9. Thunder Thighs ......... 3-3 10. Limegreen-403 .........2-1 11. FV Sr. Citizens ........2-3-1 12. Hawks ..................... 2-4 13. Clayton’s .................. 1-5 14. San Andres FC ........... 1-5 15. Goal Diggers ............ 0-6

Co-ed volleyball league 19, 23-25, 15-3, 16-14.

1. Busta Spike................ 5-0 2. Team Hoopes............. 5-0 3. Split Valley ................ 4-1 4. Olsen’s ..................... 4-1 5. Orville Blockers.......... 4-1 6. Set To Kill ................. 3-2 7. Total Cov. Paint .......... 3-2 8. Watt’s .......................2-3 9. Volley Llamas .............2-3 10. Butt Naked ...............2-3 11. Bumps N’ Stumps ..... 1-4 12. Hungry Chickens ...... 1-4 13. Bumpin’ Uglies ......... 0-5 14. Hit & Miss ............... 0-5

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Utah physicians boost state’s economy SALT LAKE CITY — New study demonstrates that Utah’s clinical care physicians add opportunity, growth and prosperity to the Utah economy by creating 73,065 jobs and generating $12.3 billion in economic activity. This according to a new report, The Economic Impact of Physicians in Utah, recently released by the Utah Medical Association (UMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

“While physicians are often recognized for their vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of the residents of Utah, their contributions to the economic health of the state often go unrecognized,” said UMA President Elizabeth Howell, MD. “In times of rapid change, we believe it is critically important for physicians to maintain strong practices that contribute to the economic well-being of the state.”

The study quantifies the

economic boost that 5,489 active patient care physicians provide to the state’s economy, producing a ripple effect that is felt statewide. The study measures physicians’ impact using four key economic indicators: • Jobs: Clinical care physicians support 73,065 jobs in Utah–13.3 for each physician on average.

• Economic activity: Physicians generate $12.3 billion in economic output, comprising 8.2 percent of the Utah economy. Each physician generates $2.2 million for the state economy on average.

• Wages and benefits: Physicians contribute $5.7 billion in total wages and benefits paid to workers across Utah, empowering a high-quality, sustainable workforce. Each physician contributes $1 million to workers’ wages and benefits on average.

• State and local tax revenue: Physicians’ contribution

the physician practices, are supported for each one million dollars of revenue generated by a physician’s practice.

In addition, Utah’s clinical care physicians generate more economic output, produce more jobs and pay more in wages and benefits than Utah’s Legal Services, Higher Education, Nursing and Community Care Facilities or Home Health Services.

This report does not include OLIVIER LE MOAL physicians that work in other One way to manage the power bill during chilly weather is by industries, administrative, ac- setting the thermostat to 68 degrees when at home and 60 ademic or research positions. degrees at night.

Across the country, physicians add $2.3 trillion to the U.S. economy, support more than 12.6 million jobs nationwide, contribute $1 trillion in total wages and benefits paid to U.S. workers, and generate $92.9 billion in state and local tax revenue.

To view the full report and an interactive map, please visit www.PhysiciansEconomicImpact.org.

SALT LAKE CITY — Chilly are a number of wattsmart winter weather has arrived steps customers can take to and Rocky Mountain Power keep winter bills under conis sharing some helpful steps trol. for customers to manage • Setting the thermostat to electricity bills while staying 68 degrees when at home and cozy.

60 degrees at night; “Because energy use is very • Changing heating system sensitive to temperature in filters and cleaning air vents; both winter and summer, • Closing drapes and blinds high bill concerns from cus- at night; tomers tend to occur when• Washing clothes with ever extreme weather hits,” cold water; • Using LED light bulbs; said Aric Muhlestein, Rocky Mountain Power director of • Limiting the use of porcustomer service and sup- table space heaters. port.

Another popular choice for “We offer a number of ways customers is equal pay. Under to manage bills during those equal pay, energy costs are times of the year as well as fi- averaged out over the year so nancial incentives for people bills are more predictable and making home improvements manageable. to lower their electric usage, “The sooner a customer such as adding insulation.” calls, the better for equal pay,” Customers often contact said Muhlestein. “If they wait the company concerning until the higher bills have almonthly bills during se- ready come, the average will In an emergency it is wise to be prepared. There are a few vere winter temperatures. have gone up, too. This proitems that may have been overlooked which can help keep the family safe, comfortable and informed should the unexpected All electric homes that use gram also helps if they have baseboard and electric water high cooling costs in the occur. Photo © Africa Studio/stock.Adobe.com heating, or use portable elec- summer.” tric heaters are particularly Customers can enroll in closed space. equal pay online at rockylikely has other medical con- impacted.

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To be truly prepared for any Beyond first aid, the family emergency, be sure the prep kit goes beyond the standard Expert BYU Sports checklist to include these ofCoverage & Commentary ten-overlooked items. to the Utah economy generates $405.6 million in state and local tax revenue for their communities–translating to $73,892 for each physician on average–enabling community investments to be made.

“The positive impact of physicians extends beyond safeguarding the health and welfare of their patients,” said AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., M.H.A. “The Economic Impact Study illustrates that physicians are woven into their local communities and have a vital role in fueling state economies by creating jobs, purchasing goods and services, and supporting public services through the tax revenue they generate.”

The report found that every dollar applied to physician services in Utah supports an additional $2.10 in other business activity. An additional eight jobs, above and beyond the clinical and administrative personnel that work inside

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Overlooked items for family’s emergency supply kit (StatePoint) Anyone that has prepped an emergency supply kit for the family will most likely have the basics covered: batteries, first aid and non-perishable foods.

Here are five often overlooked items that can help keep the family safe, comfortable and informed should the unexpected occur.

Water filter Tap water is not always safe to drink in emergency situations. While there should be a store of bottled water on hand, it is wise to be extra safe and have a high-quality water filter. Consider a portable model, so that if relocation has to be done, access to clean water onthe-go is available.

Reliable technology In an emergency, evacuees may require technology that doesn’t need information from cell towers and doesn’t have to be recharged constantly, such as Casio’s PROTREK PRG600Y-1, which features an altimeter, compass and barom-

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After a full-charge and without further exposure to light, the timepiece has a battery life of approximately seven months, and a special power save feature conserves energy by enabling the timepiece to power down when not exposed to light.

Back-up generator If the power goes out, a generator can keep things up and running, helping to protect against extreme weather conditions and keeping food from spoiling. Just be sure to operate the generator properly, following all the manufacturer’s safety measures. Never run a generator indoors or in an en-

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The application(s) below requesting an EXTENSION OF TIME WITHIN WHICH TO SUBMIT PROOF OF BENEFICIAL USE have been filed with the Division of Water Rights. It is represented that additional time is needed to place the water to beneficial use 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2018.

Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

EXTENSION(S) 51-8447 (a19097a): James W. & Kaye E. Studstrup is/are filing an extension for 0.21 ac-ft from groundwater (Blackhawk Mt. Estates) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 51-7225 (a22497): Marty Bright is/are filing an extension for 0.75 ac-ft from groundwater (Blackhawk Mt. Estates) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 19584 Published in The Pyramid January 11 and 18, 2018.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

SANPETE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 (The “Road District”) 1. Notice of Vacancies: Two positions on the Sanpete County Special Service District Number 1 have become vacant due to expiration of terms. Additionally, one new vacancy is due to the creation of an alternate Administrative Control Board member.

2. Description of the “Road District”: Sanpete County created the Road District in 1988 to receive and administer Mineral Lease Payment funds from the Utah Department of Transportation (along with other funding sources) to finance the construction, repairing and maintaining of roads in the unincorporated portions of Sanpete County.

3. Board Duties: The Road District is administered by the Administrative Control Board, and among other things, the Board holds meetings as scheduled to review construction, repair and maintenance projects for roads in the unincorporated area of Sanpete County. The Board also reviews available funding to finance such projects.

Board members receive a per diem, which is set by the Sanpete County Commission.

4. Appointing Authority: The appointing authority for the positions is the Sanpete County Commission.

5. General Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older, a registered voter and live in the unincorporated area of the County. All Board seats are “at large”.

6. Term: The appointments will be for four years, commencing January, 2018.

7. Appointment Procedure: All applicants must obtain and complete a written application for appointment available at the Sanpete County Clerkʼs Office at 160 North Main Ste. #202, Manti, Utah 84642.

The deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday, January 16, at Noon. The contact person at Sanpete County is County Clerk Sandy Neill (435-835-2131).

The applications and qualifications will be reviewed and considered for appointment at the County Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:30 p.m., or at such future meeting which the Commissioners may determine at that time. (To verify agenda time contact the County Clerkʼs Office at (435) 8352131.)

The County Commission will allow interested parties to be heard at the meeting.

Dated this 28th day of December, 2017.

Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal Notice 19418 Published in The Pyramid January 11, 2018.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mt. Pleasant City will hold a public hearing on January 18, 2018 at noon at 115 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant City Council room. Mt. Pleasant City is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD).

Mt. Pleasant is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Mt. Pleasant City meets the applicable program requirements.

The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications.

This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region.

The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters.

In the event that Mt. Pleasant City chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Jane Banks at 435-462-2456.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Jane Banks at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing.

Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Unit: 1-888-346-3162.

Jane Banks Recorder Mt. Pleasant City Legal Notice 19585 Published in The Pyramid January 11, 2018.

British Citizen Awards The American Citizen Award will recognize 50 extraordinary individuals for their selfless accomplishments which positively impact their communities at a formal medal presentation ceremony to be held at the Utah State Capitol building on May 31, 2018.

The endeavor to recreate in the U.S., what has been so well received in the U.K. since 2015, is a collaboration between the Awards Recognition Bureau (UK), Red Shoes Living (US), Utah State Senator Daniel Thatcher and a diverse group of U.S. patrons, ambassadors and corporate partners.

“This award is similar to the UK’s Queen’s Honours but is restricted to everyday people whose achievements may otherwise be overlooked. Whether these individuals fundraise for a cause, educate or care for others, excel in their career for the good of other colleagues or perform other acts worthy of recognition, the American Citizen Award platform is a way for

Debra D. Linam 1958~2017

MT. PLEASANT-- Debra Diann Linam passed away Dec. 24, 2017.

She was born Oct. 31, 1958.

She was a loving mom, grandma and greatgrandma. She was always happy and loved everyone.

She loved camping and tending her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Amber Larsen, Danny Linam, Jamie Black and Amanda King.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alexis Larsen, Samantha Linam, Corbin Linam, Kenyon Linam, Shelby McKean and Aspen Linam; one great-grandchild, Karah Healey; and a sister, Lori Vanstraten.

A celebration of her life will be held beginning at Noon, Saturday, Jan. 13, at 720 East 100 South, Mt. Pleasant.

Public health campaign fights hepatitis A

PUBLIC NOTICE Moroni City 2018 Meeting Schedules City Council Moroni City Council Meetings for 2018 will be held the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noticed) at 7:00 p.m., in the Moroni City Council Room, located at 80 South 200 West, Moroni, Utah.

Planning and Zoning Moroni City Planning and Zoning Commission meetings for 2018 will be held the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noticed) at 6:30 p.m., in the Moroni City Council Room, located at 80 South 200 West, Moroni, Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Carol Haskins, Moroni City Recorder public health officials are inLegal Notice 19499 Published in The Pyramid January vestigating an outbreak of 11 and 18, 2017. hepatitis A linked to a national NOTICE TO WATER USERS The application below was 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2018.

Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-8515 (a43173): Carl G. Miller and Crystal M. Miller propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft from groundwater (5 miles South of Indianola) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 19486 Published in The Pyramid January 11 and 18, 2018.

First ever American citizen awards seeks nominations SALT LAKE CITY — Founded in 2012, the British Citizen Awards is a ceremony that recognizes individuals doing extraordinary works in their local community. Now, the founders of the British Citizen Awards have assisted in the development of the American Citizen Award (ACA).

A press conference was recently held in the Utah State Capitol rotunda to officially announce the acceptance of nominations for the first-ever American Citizen Awards.

People from across the United States are being urged to recognize local people doing extraordinary things for others by nominating them for this prestigious national award. Nominations are being welcomed until March 23, 2018.

“The awards were created to recognize people, from all walks of life, who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on society and whose selfless giving for the benefit of others would otherwise go unrecognized.”

— Michael Faulkner, Founder,

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America to thank them.” — Lonnie Mayne, Red Shoes Living American Citizen Award Development Director Sara Yarrow, said: “It is inspiring to meet those who are the best of humanity and we look forward to honoring these exceptional people and we remain indebted to the forward-thinking people who have helped bring this to life.”

“Senator Daniel W. Thatcher has been instrumental, and a driving force in making Utah the home of the inaugural award ceremony. We are honored that he accepted our invitation to become a patron of the program, alongside Lonnie Mayne, founder of Red Shoes Living who is an alliance partner of the program.”

“We are also exceptionally proud of the individuals who have agreed to align with us in our Ambassador program, namely Joni L. Crane of Boy Scouts America, business visionary Lew Cramer, and Ric Cantrell from the office of the Utah Attorney General.”

In the UK, the British Citizen Award program has attracted support from several high-profile patrons, including Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, who stated: “The greatest kindness you can afford to give someone is to listen. This organization listens to the citizens of this great country and not only hears the stories but rewards monumental efforts.”

So who is inspiring? Nominations are free, so nominate someone incredible in one of the following categories: community, industry, arts, education, healthcare, business, volunteering and charitable giving, and international achievement.

Email mike@americancitizenaward.com to request a nomination form, or visit www. americancitizenaward.com to apply online. For more information about nominations contact mike@americancitizenaward. com To become a sponsor contact sara@americancitizenaward. com or joni@americancitizenaward.com

outbreak involving several other states.

Dr. Angela Dunn, deputy state epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) says, “Between May 1 and Nov. 27, 2017, we have identified 87 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A.” And while previous outbreaks noted hospitalization rates of less than 40 percent, the hospitalization rate in Utah for this outbreak is approximately 60 percent.

Dunn adds, “The high rate of hospitalization may be due to the cases having other underlying illnesses. The majority of Utah’s outbreak-associated cases have occurred in people who live along the Wasatch Front and use illicit drugs and/ or are experiencing homelessness.”

Even though the outbreak has been fairly limited to a specific population, there’s no guarantee it won’t spread.

Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) executive director, Gary Edwards says, “The key to keeping this outbreak from spreading to the general public is in making sure that everyone practices proper hygiene and handwashing.”

Toward that end, a team from the UDOH and the SLCoHD developed a new campaign to help educate the public and limit the spread of disease.

The campaign includes a web site (health.utah.gov/hepatitisa), online videos, and social media.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis A virus.

Hepatitis A signs and symptoms usually appear two to six weeks after exposure and may include: jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes); fatigue; nausea and vomiting; abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of the liver on

a person’s right side beneath their lower ribs; clay-colored stools; loss of appetite; and low-grade fever.

Symptoms can range from a mild illness to a severe illness lasting several months. People usually get hepatitis A by having close contact with someone who is infected, from food or drinks prepared by someone who is infected, or by eating shellfish harvested from sewage-contaminated water.

Sexual contact with someone who is infected with hepatitis A can also pose a risk for infection.

A vaccine to prevent against hepatitis A infection has been part of routine childhood immunizations since 2005.

Dr. Dagmar Vitek, Salt Lake County Health Department medical director explains, “The vaccine is typically given in two or three doses, depending on the formulation and is nearly 100 percent effective at preventing illness.

To reduce personal risk of catching or spreading the hepatitis A virus, always wash hands thoroughly after using the restroom, before preparing or eating food, and after coming in contact with an infected person’s stools.”

The hepatitis A vaccine is available through health care providers, local health department clinics, and pharmacies.

The vaccine is safe and effective for anyone who wants to reduce their risk of contracting the virus. Contact a health care provider to determine whether there might be at risk for contracting hepatitis A. More information about the outbreak is available at health. utah.gov/hepatitisA. Persons with questions about hepatitis A should contact their health care provider or local health department.

The Central Utah Public Department has two offices which can be contacted.

Manti Office, 40 West 200 North, 435-835-2231.

Mt. Pleasant Office, 20 South 100 West, 435-462-2449.

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SVH welcomes first baby MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital welcomed the hospital’s first baby of the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at 8:53 p.m.

Zayn Worthington, a baby boy weighing six pounds, eleven ounces and measuring 18 inches long was born to Timothy and Karra Worthington. Dr. Gary Cole was the delivering physician.

As the first baby of the year at SVH, Zayn and his parents have been presented with gifts donated by the hospital.

About SVH Sanpete Valley Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to Sanpete County residents including general surgery, im-

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1948. The couple had three children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Frances died in 2013 at the age of 85.

Throughout his life, Monson was an avid fisherman who also raised homing pigeons, specifically, roller pigeons who twirled as they flew. He was known for his love of show tunes, Boy Scouts and the Utah Jazz.

Monson’s legacy will be tied to the religion’s efforts to hold tight to its opposition of samesex marriage while encouraging members to be more open and compassionate toward gays and lesbians as acceptance for LGBT people increased across the county.

At Monson’s urging, Mormons were vigorous campaign donors and volunteers in support of a measure to ban

gy-driven telehealth services to help patients stay close to home for their care.

A Level Four Trauma-Designated, Critical Access Hospital, Sanpete Valley Hospital has been recognized by the National Rural Health Resource Center for the hospital’s behavioral/mental health efforts, as well as one-of-only-three Five-Star Medicaid/ Medicare hospitals in the state, and most recently as a HealthInsight Quality hospital.

Sanpete Valley Hospital is part of Intermountain HealthTimothy and Karra Worthington are the proud parents of the first baby born in 2018 at Sanpete Valley Hospital. Baby boy, care – a Utah-based not-forZayn Worthington was born Jan. 4, 2018. profit healthcare system.

For more information, visit aging, respiratory, and lab services, as well as technolo- www.SanpeteHospital.org.

gay marriage in California in 2008. That prompted a backlash against the church that included vandalism of church buildings, protest marches and demonstrations outside church temples nationwide.

In subsequent years, the church began utilizing a softer tone on the issue. In 2015, the church backed an anti-discrimination law in Utah that gave unprecedented protections for gay and transgender people while also protecting religious freedoms.

But the religion came under fire again in the fall of 2015 when it banned baptisms for children living with gay parents, and instituted a requirement that those children disavow homosexual relationships before being allowed to serve a mission.

The changes were designed to avoid putting children in a tugof-war between their parents and church teachings, leaders

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said.

The revisions triggered anger, confusion and sadness for a growing faction of LGBT-supportive Mormons who were buoyed in recent years by church leaders’ calls for more love and understanding for LGBT members.

One of the most memorable moments of Monson’s tenure came in October 2012, when he announced at church conference that the minimum age to depart on missions was being lowered to 19 from 21 for women; and to 18 from 19 for men. The change triggered a historic influx of missionaries, and proved a milestone change for women by allowing many more to serve.

Taking the lead from Hinckley, Monson also continued the church’s push toward being more open about some of the most sensitive aspect of the faith’s history and doctrine.

A renovated church history

museum reopened in 2015 with an exhibit acknowledging the religion’s early polygamous practices, a year after the church published an essay that for the first time chronicled founder Joseph Smith’s plural wives.

Other church essays issued during Monson’s tenure addressed other sensitive topics: sacred undergarments worn by devout members; a past ban on black men in the lay clergy; and the misconception that Mormons are taught they will get their own planet in the afterlife.

The growth and globalization of the religion continued under Monson, with membership swelling to nearly 15.9 million, with more than half outside the United States.

The Mormon church was founded in 1830 in upstate New York by Joseph Smith, who claimed he was visited by God and Jesus while praying in a grove of trees and was called to

Forest Service announces 2018 fee-free days OGDEN — U.S. Forest Service has announced the feefree days for 2018. On those days fees are waived generally for day-use areas, such as picnic grounds, developed trailheads and destination visitor centers.

Concessionaire-operated sites may be included in the waiver if the permit holder wishes to participate. Contact the local Forest Service office to make sure of the fees for a planned destination.

found the church. Members are known as Mormons because of the religion’s keystone scripture, the Book of Mormon.

Mormons believe they are called to share the word of God, specifically their own message of the restored Gospel, through their missionaries. There were 71,000 church missionaries serving around the world at the end of 2016.

Like his predecessors, Monson traveled the world, visiting countless countries to give speeches, dedicate temples and preach to Latter-day Saints. Under his watch, 27 new temples were planned or built.

Monson chose five new members to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a top-governing body that sets policy and runs the worldwide faith’s business operations. All five were white and from Utah — a fact that disappointed some Mormons who wanted to see a

For those planning to visit the Manti-La Sal National Forest, contact the Price office by calling 435-637-2817.

Here are the fee-free days: Jan. 15 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Feb. 19 – Presidents Day; June 9 – National Get Outdoors Day, an event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun; Sept. 22 – National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands; and Nov. 10-11 – Veterans Day Weekend.

minority or person from outside the U.S. selected to acknowledge the globalization of the church.

The man expected to take Monson’s seat, the 93-year-old Nelson, has been a church apostle since April 1970. Out of respect for Monson, his appointment will not be officially named until after his funeral services.

In keeping with tradition, Nelson will choose two new counselors from the Quorum of the Twelve who will join him to form a three-person “presidency” that is the top of the religion’s governing hierarchy.

Monson’s two counselors were Henry Eyring and Dieter Uchtdorf. They will go back to being regular members of the Quorum unless they are chosen again. __ AP writer Michelle A. Monroe in Phoenix contributed to this report.

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