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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 • Vol. 131, No. 2 • Free
New year, new baby
Sanpete Valley Hospital greets first baby of 2022 on Jan. 3 pete Valley Hospital, Amelia and her parents have been presented with gifts donated by the hospital. Sanpete Valley Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to Sanpete County residents including general surgery, imaging, respiratory, and lab services, OBGYN, as well as technology-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 Healthcare — a Utah-based not-for-profit healthcare system. For more information, visit www.SanpeteHospital.org.
Sanpete Predictions for 2022 O
ver the years, I’ve sometimes made a few predictions for Sanpete County. Many of the predictions I’ve made in the past are still on my mind, even if they haven’t yet come true. I just might have been a little premature with some of them. Before I get to my predictions, I want to mention that the Chinese calendar has us now going into the “Year of the Tiger” — (Feb. 1st — Jan. 31st) My research shows that according to Chinese astrology, MERRILL 2022 will be a year OGDEN of extremes. We are all in for significant changes in our lives. According to chinahighlights. com, this would be a good year to have a baby. A baby born this year will be smart, humorous, and good at socializing. Tigers usually have good luck with making money. So, let’s see. If you’ve been thinking about having a baby, now is the time to umm get busy. Famous tiger year people include, Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga. Strangely, Tiger Woods was born in the “Year of the Rabbit.” Okay, month by month, here’s what I see happening in Sanpete in 2022. 1) January: President Biden, makes a surprise visit to Sanpete County. Air Force One lands on the Highway 89 straightaway in the Indianola Valley. The limousine entourage speeds down the county with a quick stop at a turkey ranch where the president correctly makes references to Benjamin Franklin’s idea that the turkey should be named as the national bird. It is pointed out that Sanpete has both turkeys and bald eagles. The president makes a stop at Sanpete Valley Hospital and thanks everyone for their service. Someone
Left to Right, Jordann, Pataleone, Dr. Jones, with baby in the center.
MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital welcomed the hospital’s first baby of the new year on Monday, Jan. 3, at 7:26 a.m. Amelia Lose Uasila’a Vaha, a baby girl, weighing seven pounds eight ounces and measuring 18 inches long was born to Jordann and Pataleone Vaha. Dr. Eric Jones was the delivering physician. Mother and baby are doing well. Amelia will be joining her big brother and big sister. Jordann, Amelia’s mom, shared the story of their decision to have this baby be a “surprise” and not find out the gender until after the baby was born. While visiting with the oldest sibling, the sister, stated “she didn’t need another brother, the one she has is perfect — so she wanted a sister. If it was a brother — they could sell him to grandma for $2.” Amelia’s siblings are thrilled to have her as part of the family. As the first baby of the year at San-
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GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amelia Lose Uasila’a Vaha
Name: Adalynn Mae Hall
UAMPS honors key leaders, organizations for 2021 contributions Several leaders who have made significant contributions to public power were recently honored at the Utah Associated Municipal Systems (UAMPS) 2021 Member Meeting in Salt Lake City. Jason Norlen, chair of the UAMPS board, and Doug Hunter, CEO and general manager, presented
the awards. Honorees include: Blair Hamilton, Champion of Public Power. This award recognizes an individual who is a true stalwart, supporter and defender of public power and whose service spans many years. Hamilton provided decades of dedicated service to South
Utah Valley Electric. As a member of the Spanish Fork City Council, he helped found Strawberry Electric, a hydroelectric plant that eventually evolved into Strawberry Electric Service District and later South Utah Valley Electric Service District. He served on various electric service boards for more than three decades.
Les Williams, Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes individuals for their many years of commitment and contribution to thei r utility as well as their contribution to UAMPS and other public power organizations. Williams has Please see HONORS, Page A2
Name of Parents: Tyson and Kayla Hall Town: Mayfield DOB: 12/19/2021 Sex: Female Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
Name: Wayke Riggs Wignall
Name of Parents: Michael and Aimee Wignall Town: Sterling DOB: 12/21/2021 Sex: Male Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz
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