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MP elected leaders take oath, hear department reports RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MT. PLEASANT—During the first Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting of 2020, held Jan. 14, Michael T. Olsen was sworn in as the new mayor along with elected city council members, Russell G. Keisel, Rondy G. Black and Samuel Draper. In addition, several topics were discussed, including city power department changes, handicapped access at the library, council member training, sewer connection issues, road repairs, water runoff problems and possible meeting time changes. Power department Mt. Pleasant Power Department Superintendent Shane Ward addressed the council with an update on department plans. A proposal is in place to have a new master plan done by Intermountain Consumer Professional Engineers, Inc. (ICPE). It will entail a full study of the power department transmission capabilities, future growth needs, increased power input from solar customers, and a possible need for impact fees. Ward pointed out that whether we want them or not, changes are coming in the industry. Those changes include the increased use
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New leadership is sworn in during a ceremony held Jan. 14, during the regular Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting. Shown are (left to right): Mayor Michael T. Olsen, and Council Members Russell G. Keisel, Rondy G. Black and Samuel Draper. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) of electric cars, which will need charging and charging stations. Another change is an option called prepaid power. He briefly explained that prepaid power is when a customer pays in advance of use, then when the power paid for has been used it is turned off. Ward says the department looks at power rates every five years and
that time is now. The study may look at rates if the costs to do that are reasonable. He also addressed power connections. Residents living in the city boundaries only pay a connection fee, because the power is already on site and usually only needs to be turned on. Those who live out of town have to pay for everything, which may include poles, wire and
labor to install the connections. Ward did emphasize that the power department is trying to keep all costs down and stated that the Mt. Pleasant Power connections are less expensive than those with other competitors. Handicapped access Diana Prestwich expressed Please see SWORN IN, Page AA6
Continuing education available for alfalfa farmers Feb. 11 DODGE CITY, KS— High Plains Journal, along with Alforex Seeds and John Deere, are once again sponsoring Alfalfa U, Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Dixie Center in St. George. Alfalfa U registration is free and all are invited to attend the full day event with lunch provided. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register online at www. alfalfau.com, or by calling (620) 227-1834. Same-day registration will begin at 8 a.m. Alfalfa growers have very unique challenges and concerns in today’s marketplace. From identifying new market and revenue opportunities, to understanding how they can produce more yield and higher quality hay with fewer inputs, alfalfa farmers know that continuing education is critical to their bottom lines. Kicking off the morning program will be Josh Callen, of the Hoyt Report, speaking about hay market conditions that farmers may face in 2020. Callen will also dive deeper into alfalfa market challenges and
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Producing higher quality hay and more of it may be a challenge in today’s marketplace. In an effort to help, Alfalfa U is available, free, to all interested attendees on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in St. George. For information, visit www.alfalfau.com. opportunities in two breakout sessions. Other breakout sessions will have something for everyone. This year, presentations will be made by Dr. Niel Allen and Dr. Matt
Yost, both of Utah State University. Allen will walk growers through their options regarding limited irrigation on alfalfa and Yost will share the latest research into rotating alfalfa with other crops like corn,
soybeans and small grains. Attendees will also hear from industry experts on topics such as harvest management; proper sampling for quality measurements and how growers can best utilize technology to get the best quality from their field into the barn. And, of course, there will be the highly popular Farmer Panel, sharing knowledge from the field. About Alfalfa U Alfalfa U is sponsored by High Plains Journal, Alforex Seeds, and John Deere. Since 1949 High Plains Journal has been the weekly source for news, markets and commentary for farmers and ranchers in 12 states across the Plains. From the Dakotas to Texas, rural leaders and influencers #RideWithUs in print, online at www.hpj.com, and now via our podcast “HPJ Talk.” The slate of educational events now include Soil Health U, Cattle U, Sorghum U, Wheat U, Alfalfa U, Row Crop U and Cotton U.
Hawk Wrestlers take ‘Battle for the Belt’ MARCY CURTIS
MANTI — For the first time, the three high schools in Sanpete County, North Sanpete (NS) Hawks, Manti Templars and Gunnison Bulldogs, brought their wrestling teams together Jan. 14, for the Battle for the Belt, a night of duels against rivals. The event was hosted by the Templars at Manti High School. Manti The first dual of the night was Manti against the Hawks. These two varsity teams are pretty evenly matched. With injuries and illness on both sides of the lineup, both teams started out by giving up some forfeits. Manti took the first match of the
evening in the 106 lb. wrestlers with Templar Bridger Christiansen pinning NS Hawk Owen Spencer in the first round. Hawk Wrestler Kasey Curtis defeated Manti’s Kaden Owens in the 113 lb. category with a technical fall in the early seconds of the second period. McCoy Tompson of Manti hung on for the win at 120 lbs., while Kylan Taylor of the Hawks took the pin at 126 lbs. Xander Shelley secured the 132 lb. win for the Hawks and Adrian Lemus defeated Kayden Fowles for more points for the Hawks. The 160 lb. weight class win went to the Templars with the Hawks North Sanpete Hawk wrestler Kasey Curtis, 113 pound sophomore, pinning his Gunnison opponent during the Battle for the Belt duels held Please see WRESTLERS, Page A6 Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
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FV museum opens twoperson art exhibit Feb. 7 FAIRVIEW—The Fairview Museum (FV) of History and Art will open a special art exhibit featuring two outstanding artists with a reception Friday, Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Rotating Artists Gallery, 85 North 100 East, Fairview. The art will continue to be displayed through April 30. The art display will feature Robert Stevens, an award-winning photographer from Manti, and Blue Lewallan, who has a special talent in sculpting and mixed media with rock and metal. The mixture of these two art forms will provide an outstanding art display. Blue Lewallan Gale “Blue” Lewallen was born and raised in Weiser, ID; where he developed a deep appreciation of nature and wildlife. Lewallen now lives in Fairview with his wife and granddaughter. Lewallen served in the U.S. Navy, stationed on the east coast, working in the ship’s engine room. He was on board to pick up the Apollo 7 space capsule, and helped to decommission the USS Essex. Throughout his life, Lewallen has traveled many of the back roads of the country, usually on a shoestring, making many life-long friends and sometimes selling his art along the way to finance his adventures. In the 1970s, Lewallen moved to Colorado and found work in the mines, where he tried his hand at sculpting some of the oil shale rocks that he removed from the teeth of the primary crusher. For five years during that time, Lewallen and his wife lived in a tent high in the mountains. His skill as a metal worker has led him to the creation of many custom signs and art pieces, some of which he colors with the heat from a cutting torch. Robert Stevens Robert Stevens is a photographer and journalist living and working in Manti. After being raised on California’s central coast, he transplanted to Sanpete County, where his journey of art and storytelling truly began. Please see EXHIBIT, Page A6
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Ephraim airport expansion is a dirty deal Dear Editor: Has anyone heard anything about what’s going on with the Manti Ephraim Airport lately? There was once a petition with over 900 names on it collected by a couple who lived at the south end of the airport runway. They were concerned about the airport’s expansion because of the tax burden it would have and the safety of Ephraim citizens. The couple asked people to help by signing a petition and then never filed the petition with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Sanpete County. It’s now believed that all the landowners who were once against the expansion have changed their minds and are supporting it because of the large amounts of money they will allegedly receive. Had this runway been tweaked 10 degrees to the west on the north side a few years ago, when it was removed and replaced, the airplane flight path would have missed Ephraim entirely making it
safer for both citizens and pilots. Airplane take-offs and landings are the most dangerous part of flying. The approach on the runway’s southern end would also have missed KMTI’s Radio tower and lined up with the valley floor. The 10 degree tweak would have stopped the removal of four county roads on the southern end and one county road on the north end. The only loss would have been an illegal gun range that sits only 200 feet off the center of the runway on the north end. The current Ephraim Airport expansion is a dirty deal for Ephraim and Sanpete County taxpayers. The FAAs advisory circular manual is not public friendly in fact, it’s designed to work around the public to get FAA funding. The whole expansion plan has mainly been about zoning and protecting the runway. When doing a search of meeting minutes, no minutes have been found that talk about the safety of Ephraim and prop-
erty values. Maintaining airports comes with a high price tag, just ask Hawaii’s Governor, he tried to close five airports because they didn’t pay for themselves and Hawaii is a year-round tourist community. California has closed 35 airports over the years. Last week, Jan. 15, Dave Goode, 64, died while flying his twin-engine plane in Roy. It appears that planes keep crashing near the Ogden-Hinckley Airport. Officials there are looking to work with local and federal authorities to investigate the safety concerns surrounding those crashes. Since 2016, five planes have crashed in Roy, resulting in five deaths. Safety is a concern due to the fact there are four schools in the flight paths of the Ogden airport, including a high school, junior high and two elementary schools. In Ephraim, there are not four schools in the flight path to the airport, but nothing will convince me that this expan-
sion has been a good plan. Even if I was a nearby landowner and was being paid to keep my mouth shut. I would not throw Ephraim under the bus for this. This expansion is all for a special interest group. We may not be able to stop this idea, but you can file a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Hot line at https://hotline.faa.gov/. Tell the FAA how you feel about it. This is a dirty deal for Ephraim and should never have been allowed, but someone will have an excuse as to why this was done. The FAA hotline accepts reports concerning the safety of the National Airspace System, Violation of Federal Aviation Regulation (Title 14 CFR), Aviation safety issues and reports. This expansion doesn’t affect ground in Manti, but it will affect taxpayers and property owners in the area. Anyone who doesn’t complain will deserve their fate! Brian Nielson Sanpete County
Sanpete Pantry appreciates donors Dear Editor: The Sanpete Pantry greatly appreciates the following generous donors: CentraCom, Fairview Museum of
History and Art, Wales, Applied Composite Technology Aerospace, Christensen Arms, Ralph and Charlene Brenchley, Kathleen and
Steven Peterson, The Pyr- us feed Sanpete County, one amid, Sanpete Messenger family at a time! Thank you! Lurlynn Potter and many others who have Director, contributed time or anonySanpete Pantry mously donated cash to help
Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Jan. 14 Alexis Ann Gleason, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of possessions of drug paraphernalia and schedule I/II controlled substances and an Ephraim Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $3,310. Wayne Lee Riley, Ephraim, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on two Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $10,000. Jan. 15 Jacqueline Faamanatuga, Ephraim, was arrested on U.S. Highway 89 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Department on charges of false ID to po-
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lice and possessions of paraphernalia and marijuana and a Second District Farmington Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $8,310. Jeffery Neal Gage, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Fairview by the Fairview Police Department on Fairview, Orem and Utah County Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $2,555. Joseph Brent Vigil, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on a Box Elder County Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $505. Harvey Jason Gleason, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of internal possession of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $1,950. Etuale Jr. Matai, Ephraim, was arrested on U.S. Highway 89 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Fountain Green Justice Court Warrant and charges of expired or no driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,950. Bruce Martin Ney, West Jordan, was arrested in Utah County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant.
Bail was set at $15,000. Jan. 16 Colby Thomas Elison, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of assault and domestic violence in presence of child. Bail was set at $4,970. Shylynn Nordahl, Ephraim, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possessions of drug paraphernalia and schedule I/II controlled substances and Third District and Draper Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $20,130. Charles Ray Wiggins, Ephraim, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possessions of drug paraphernalia and schedule I/II controlled substances and a Nephi Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $3,930. Ashton Jake Sheperd, Spanish Fork, was arrested in Spanish Fork by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of criminal trespass and felony theft. Bail was set at $10,680. Jan. 17 Rosendo Lemus, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on a Sandy Justice Court
Warrant. Bail was set at $680. Jan. 19 Francisco Andres Avila, Ephraim, was arrested in Spring City by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of speeding, expired registration, expired driver’s license, DUI metabolite, felon in possession of weapon, unlawful conduct, failure to stop at officer’s signal and possessions of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $18,870. Donnie Lee Johnson, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of intoxication, domestic violence in presence of child and three counts of assault. Bail was set at $4,210. Krystal Cardoza, Centerfield, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of assault against peace officer, interfering with arresting officer, intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $3,000. Julio Villatoro, Ephraim, was arrested on U.S. Highway 89 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, reckless driving, lane of travel provision and open container. Bail was set at $2,370.
Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 155.00-210.00; 400-500 lbs 145.50-200.00; 500-600 lbs 137.00-168.00; 600-700 lbs 128.50-154.00; 700-800 lbs 120.00-143.00; 800-900 lbs 120.00-139.00; 900-1000
lbs 115.00-137.25; 1000 lbs 105.00-130.50. Holstein steers: scarce. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 140.00198.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00182.50; 500-600 lbs 1127.50151.00; 600-700 lbs 119.50140.00; 700-800 lbs 115.00134.50; 800-900 lbs 105.00125.50; 900-1300 lbs 85.0094.50; heiferettes: scarce. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 43.75-62.25 Cutting bulls: 95.85-115.75. Slaughter bulls66.25-74.50.
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Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Jan. 14 are as follows: Receipts: 1941; last week: 1439; feeder steers: higher; feeder heifers: higher. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: scarce.
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Life in winter
Most of the major holidays of the winter season are now past. We can now relax in that period of the year where the pressure is decreased a little bit in some critical areas. For example, we don’t have to worry now about what to give people for Christmas. Martin Luther King Day was this past Monday. It hasn’t yet developed into much of a gift giving/card giving kind of a holiday – not that I’m aware of anyway. I know that there are cards for that holiday, but Hallmark still has some work to do to make it a big deal. Valentine’s Day is kind of a big deal and is about a month away. We should remember our sweethearts with at least a card or a flower or a dinner date. But that’s generally fairly easily taken care of. Some people call Valentine’s Day “Singles Awareness Day.” I remember seeing something on Facebook which was posted by someone who had already made plans for Valentine’s Day. The plan: “Stay in my room and don’t make any noise and pretend I don’t exist.” I don’t think it has to be quite that bleak. Regardless of who you are, there’s someone for whom a little love and attention can be shown – even if there’s no one showing it in return. Now is the time to enjoy the season of the year when Mother Nature is still sleeping and not pressing us to work for her. We can sit and look out the window at our snow covered garden spots. Nature rests, we rest. So what else is there to do in Sanpete during the dead of winter? I know some people start to get a little stir crazy this time of year. They have “cabin fever.” They’re tired of short days and long nights. I sympathize with these people. I find myself looking at Hawaiian shirts in my closet and wanting to wear them. I guess there’s no law that says I can’t wear them. It’s just the “you’re a weirdo” stares that I sometimes try to avoid. (I get plenty of those under the best of circumstances) The kids don’t seem to mind the winter weather as much as we older folks. They seem to be able to play and stay outside without many complaints. Kids are always looking for opportunities to get up Fairview Canyon for snowboarding. It doesn’t matter if there’s a blinding blizzard or if it’s “frostbite city.” As for me, while appreciating the great out of doors, I limit my time out there during these cold days. I’m more often found indoors this time of year. I did take an outdoor walk the other day with my wife though. I was quite proud of myself. I only had one, single episode of nearly falling down on an icy patch. I hate that feeling of flailing arms and “whoops, whoops, whoops” while trying to keep my balance. It’s a back wrenching maneuver to avoid crashing to the ground and an ambulance ride to the emergency room with a broken hip. Getting out of the house and reducing “cabin fever” can be accomplished by doing several things here in Sanpete. Going out to local school
sporting events, school plays, and other community events is a great way to beat the winter doldrums. It’s fun to mix with friends and neighbors in large gymnasiums and auditoriums where it’s warm. Going to the movies is also a great way to get out of the house in the wintertime. I mentioned movies here recently. There are some shows that really should be seen on the big screen with big sound. There’s a certain magic seeing movies that way. It’s just not the same seeing those big, spectacle shows on a television at home. At home, you can almost count on something to happen right at the climactic moment of the movie: the phone will ring (someone wanting a donation or to do a survey), or someone will ring your doorbell (usually someone from the church) or the dog or cat will throw up on the carpet. We only have one dog at our house at the moment. Archer, a Sheltie, doesn’t regurgitate all that often. When he does, he generally give a “barf warning alert signal.” Then it’s a race to the door to avoid a negative event. A lot of people just plain default to television with their spare time during this season of the year. I can’t argue with the fact that’s it’s a warm, calm activity – if you want to call TV watching an “activity.” Watching sports, of course, is, in fact, an activity. Heart rates rise. Blood pressure rises. Intake of calories skyrockets. Right now, Super Bowl fever is setting in for many Sanpeters. Otherwise, Snow College also has plenty of sports, concerts, stage shows, and other events going on that break up dark, boring winter evenings. Check their calendar on the internet, watch the newspaper, or call the college to get information on what’s happening. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the next major theater production at the college. It plays the end of February and early March. I’ve seen this show on stage several times including when Donny Osmond played the title role. It is a wonderfully entertaining show. There is lots of humor. If you’ve never seen it, don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a bible story musical. It truly is lots of fun with musical styles ranging from Country Western to Elvis. (Gift idea for guys: You’ll make points, if you give tickets to this play, and attend the show with your sweetheart as a Valentine’s Day present.) Of course, I should mention the obvious thing to do in winter when there’s snow on the ground. Go play in it! Many Sanpeters own snowmobiles and are on their “sleds” every chance they get. The rest of us can sleigh ride down the nearby hills, build snowmen and snow forts, and lay down and make snow angels. However you do it, enjoy this time of the year in Sanpete. And if you must, and I know some of you “must” – make the run to St. George or Mesquite to play a round of golf or walk around outdoors without having to wear a parka. Rejuvenate, then come back home and tell us about it.
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Sanpete County Community Calendar Feb. 4 1:30-7 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive at Moroni Stake Center, 50 North Center. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or schedule online at www.redcrossblood.org/. Feb. 7 6:30-8 p.m., a special art exhibit featuring two outstanding artists, Robert Stevens and Blue Lewallan, with a reception in the Rotating Artists Gallery, 85 North 100 East, Fairview. The art will continue to be displayed through April 30. Feb. 7-8 12 Noon-7 p.m., Prom Dress Extravaganza upstairs in The Ephraim Co-Op Reception Hall, 96 North Main Street. Admission is free and there is no fee to display a dress for sale. For more information, call The Ephraim Co-Op at (435) 283-6654. Feb. 8 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bald Eagle viewing at the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery, 700 North Big Springs Road, located just northwest of Fountain Green. The event is free but participants are encouraged to register in advance online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/bald-eagle-viewingday-fountain-green-ut-tickets-86360672095. Feb. 28 1:30-7 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive at Mt. Pleasant Stake Center, 48 South State. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or schedule online at www.redcrossblood. org/. 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 Cen-
ter, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Sam at (435) 262-1188. American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Bereavement group Gunnison Valley Home Care sponsors a bereavement group meeting open to anyone interested on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Gunnison Home Health, 45 East 100 North. For more info, call Krista (435) 528-3955. Blood pressure clinic Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 528-3955. Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers. For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (800) 613-4012
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ext. 2003. DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www.isdup.org. Employment help Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0731. Fairview Museum Fairview Museum of History and Art is displayed in two buildings and grounds featuring many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth. Winter hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday or by appointment. Call the museum (435) 427-9216, or send email to fvmuseum@cut.net. FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available. Tuesdays, Preschool story time at 1 p.m., Story hour for ages 4-12, from 3-4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597.
Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 4622441 to see if you qualify. MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors.com or call (800) 385-0422. MP Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home School story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council
Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets the fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m., Adult writer’s club meets first Tuesday each month at 6 p.m., Teen writer’s club meets first Thursday each month at 4 p.m., Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 4623240, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. MP Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Family Support Group for family and friends of individuals with mental health issues meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Connections Support Group for individuals with mental health issues meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All NAMI meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m., at 1050 South Medical Drive, (Next to Therapy West) Mt. Pleasant. Narconon Narconon brings attention to the fact that during the last decade artists in the music industry have glorified drug use without making a mention of the consequences
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that they really cause. There is reference to many different drugs. Most people can think of at least one song by their favorite artist with the mention of a substance in it. There is a new trend of artists speaking out on the awareness of drugs and it is hoped that these set the tone for this decade to come because music is definitely influential. For more information on this new trend, go to https://www. narconon-suncoast.org/blog/ juicy-j-makes-headlinesapologizing-for-promotingdrug-use.html. Call today for a no cost screening or referral: (877) 841-5509. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resilience, are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City, sponsored by Spring City Citizen Corps (SCCC). Classes are held at Old Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m., or Saturdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at 50 South 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and money donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information call Nancy (435) 851-0603 or Darcie (435) 851-1963. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30-5:45 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Elementary, 579 South 400 East. For more information, call Carolyn (435) 262-7759.
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Utah’s Bald Eagle viewing set Feb. 8 SALT LAKE CITY— February is the best time of the year to see one of America’s most iconic birds. In Sanpete County, viewers should be able to see the eagles on Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery, 700 North Big Springs Road, located just northwest of Fountain Green. nn While the event is free, participants are encouraged to register in advance online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/bald-eagle-viewingday-fountain-green-uttickets-86360672095. Participants can also get a free, collectible Bald Eagle Month pin at the events. Tours of the fish hatchery will not be available without advance appointment. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are in the state. Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) hosts this event where the eagles can usually be seen and visitors can learn more about America’s wildlife symbol. The viewing event is free, and spotting scopes will be set up at a nearby location where eagles often gather in a large tree. The viewing site is about one mile from the hatchery. However, those people with their own scope or binoculars are encouraged to bring them. Photographers who want to take photos of the eagles should bring a telephoto lens for their camera.
Matt Bartley, wildlife recreation coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) says, “You need a telephoto lens to get good, close-up shots of the eagles. The eagles will be fairly close to the viewing sites, but you still need a telephoto lens to get good photos of them.” Travel directions The fish hatchery is located about one mile west of Fountain Green on State Route 132, watch for a Bald Eagle Day sign which will point to an access road. If coming from the Nephi area, take Interstate 15 to exit 225 in Nephi. Exit the freeway and turn east on state Route 132 and travel about 10 miles. Watch for a Bald Eagle Day sign about one mile before the city of Fountain Green, it will point toward an access road that leads to the hatchery. At the hatchery, visitors will receive a driving map of the Sanpete Valley that highlights the best areas in the valley to view eagles. Literature, displays and heated bathrooms with flush toilets are available at the hatchery. Best time to attend The best time to see eagles depends on what’s most important to the viewer, either staying as warm as possible or seeing more eagles! If staying warm is most important, attend late in the morning or early in the afternoon. The warmer temperatures during this time of the day are especially important if bringing young children along.
Kallie Anderson, daughter of Wade and Jan Anderson, Fairview; recently returned from serving in the Texas Fort Worth Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will speak at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in the Fairview Third Ward, 131 East 100 North.
Utah’s Bald Eagle Month is February and it’s the perfect time to view bald eagles. The Fountain Green Fish Hatchery will host viewers on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located about one mile northwest of Fountain Green on State Route 132, watch for a Bald Eagle Day sign. (Photo courtesy of Utah DWR) Late morning and early afternoon is also the best time to get a clear view of the eagles. If the viewer wants to see the greatest number of eagles—with fairly good light conditions and reasonably warm temperatures — attend between 2 and 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., eagles at many of the viewing locations will start flying to trees to roost for the night. Mid to late afternoon is usually the best time to see the greatest number of eagles. “If you have any challenges spotting the eagles,” says Bartley, “Our biologists and volunteers will help you find them. We’d also be happy to answer any questions you have.”
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It is recommended that appointment. all attendees dress in warm For tour appointment inWeAreSanpete.com clothes and wear waterproof formation, call (435) 445boots. The viewings are all 3472. out in the open and are not sheltered. Moroni Irrigation Company More information Delinquent Assessment 2019 For more information about Bald Eagle Month, call Shareholder Assessment Canal 4 Late Total or visit the Utah Division of Project Fee Due Wildlife Resources, Central Gloyd Green $65.00 $5.50 $70.50 Region Office which oversees Sanpete County. It is located at 1115 North Main Street, If the above assessments, including late fees, Springville, or call (801) 491are not paid, an auction will be held at 5:30 p.m., 5678. Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Moroni City nn In the past, tours of the Hall, 80 South 200 West. Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery have been offered By order of Moroni Irrigation Board Members. as a self-guided tour, but due to disease transmission conPaula Jorgensen, Secretary cerns, hatchery tours are only (435) 262-0451 available by 72-hour advance
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Jr. High wrestlers compete at region, Sweat takes championship MARCY CURTIS
MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete Hawk Junior Wrestling Team competed at their region tournament Jan. 16 in Panguitch. Mckade Sweat, sixth grade, Fairview was this year’s region champion. Eighteen Junior Hawks took to the mat to wrestle and bring home some hardware. The team is coached by Kris King, Mt. Pleasant. The team is made up of wrestlers from North
Sanpete from the fourtheighth grade levels. The team is a young team with many new wrestlers who are competing for their first season. Fourth place Placing at Region in fourth place were Oden Laupapa, seventh grade, Spring City; and Karson Curtis, eighth grade, Mt. Pleasant. Third place Coming in at third place was Bryce Swapp, sixth grade,
Fairview; Ty Pringle, sixth grade, Spring City; and Aramis Delbecq, sixth grade, Mt. Pleasant. Second place Krew King, seventh grade, Mt. Pleasant, took second place. The team will compete next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, at the Sevier Valley Center at the Central/Southern Utah 1A/2A/3A State Tournament in Richfield.
North Sanpete Junior Wrestling Team competed in the region tournament held last weekend in Panguitch. Mckade Sweat brought home a region championship l along with several other wrestlers who placed second, third and fourth. The young team will compete at the state tournament this weekend in Richfield. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
Local wildlife species have unique winter routines Volleyball SALT LAKE CITY— As the weather gets colder and snow starts to fly, many Utahns make necessary preparations such as buying snow shovels and finding winter coats and scarves from storage. Some wildlife species also prep for winter — here is a look at some of the unique ways that local animals survive Utah’s snowy months. Hoary bat The hoary bat is the largest of 18 species of bats that live in Utah. They have a distinctive frosty fur and roost in trees. They can be found in wooded areas across the state. Unlike many bats that retreat into hibernation during the winter, most hoary bats migrate to escape the cold temperatures. Although they are generally solitary, hoary bats may travel together in groups during their migration. The bats typically migrate in September and October and then return in April and May. They migrate southward and toward coastal areas. Snowshoe hare The snowshoe hare is highly adapted to living in snowy environments. In Utah, it is found mainly in coniferous forests and aspen, alder and willow thickets in high-elevation mountain regions. “As its name suggests, it has extremely large “snowshoe-like” feet to help it escape predators in deep snow,” Kimberly Hersey, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) mammal conservation
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When the weather changes for winter the snowshoe hare’s fur turns white making it more difficult to see. This unique change helps hide it from predators. coordinator, said. “Snowshoe hares also use a camouflage technique to hide from predators like foxes and bobcats during snowy months,” she says. “During the summer, the snowshoe hare is a brown color, but during the winter, its fur turns white to allow it to blend in with the snowy terrain.” Pikas American pikas are small grayish-brown mammals that look like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse. They live in high-elevation talus rocky areas, and are commonly seen in the Wasatch, Uinta, Tushar and La Sal Mountains. Rather than hibernating, pikas remain active during
the winter. They prepare for the snowy, cold months by stockpiling food during the summer. They gather green vegetation and create “hay piles” of grasses and flowers, which they then store away in rocky areas. A Colorado study estimates that pikas make nearly 13,000 gathering trips to construct the average size of hay pile for the winter. They then eat the hay pile during the winter and stay active underneath the snow. Ground squirrels Like with bears, ground squirrels commonly hibernate each winter. They are only active for a few months each year, and during that
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time, they must gain a lot of weight in order to survive the winter. The total hibernation period can last up to 10 months, but it varies by age and sex, with juvenile males typically only hibernating four to five months each year. Each animal hibernates alone. Ground squirrels are true hibernators, meaning that they are almost impossible to wake up during hibernation. Their body temperature drops to just above freezing, and their heart rate drops to less than 10 beats per minute. Their body metabolizes the fat reserves that they built up while eating during their active season. Mountainsnails Mountainsnails are native snails found throughout Utah. When the temperature begins to cool (typically in October), mountainsnails burrow into the soil or leaf fragments or they crawl deep into rock piles to help
protect themselves from the cold. The snails then create an epiphragm, a temporary mucus sealant on their shell opening, which prevents them from drying out. “It is important for snails to maintain their moisture levels or they will die,” DWR native aquatic biologist Kate Holcomb said. Mountainsnails typically become active again once the weather begins to warm and the snow starts melting, typically in April. “Searching for mountainsnails and other native terrestrial snails is like treasure hunting,” Holcomb said. “Sometimes you can find piles of empty mountainsnail shells, but it’s much harder to find them alive.” “If you do happen to find a mountainsnail with an epiphragm, return the snail to where you found it,” she says. “Sometimes they will attach to rocks or logs during their hibernation, so if you find one that is stuck to a rock, please do not pull it off.” Deer While they are some of the more commonly seen wildlife around Utah, deer actually have quite a unique winter preparation routine. Deer spend the spring, summer and fall eating and building up fat reserves that help provide energy to get them through the snowy winter months. While they don’t hibernate, deer often migrate to lower elevations with less snow to find feed, and they grow thick coats to stay warm. Deer also reduce their activity during the winter to help conserve energy, which is why it is crucial for people and their dogs to not chase or harass deer during the winter and early spring.
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MT. PLEASANT — In co-ed volleyball action this week, Butt Naked defeated One Hit Wonders 25-15, 25-19; Total Coverage Painting beat Watts Up in three games 25-19, 2225, 17-16; Killin It over “Das Crew” 25-10, 25-16; Tigearls beat Bumpin’ Uglies 25-7, 25-7; To Dive For defeated Net Servers 25-16, 2512; Olsen’s over Kiss My Ace in three games 22-25, 25-9, 15-6; and Split Valley defeated Good Times 25-20, 25-23. 1. Total Coverage Paint...7-0 2. Bumps N’ Stumps...... 6-1 3. Killin It..................... 6-1 4. To Dive For................ 6-1 5. Tigearls.................... 5-2 6. Watts Up..................4-3 7. Kiss My Ace...............4-3 8. Olsen’s.....................4-3 9. Butt Naked................4-3 10. One Hit Wonders......3-4 11. Net Servers..............3-4 12. “Das Crew”.............. 2-5 13. Split Valley............... 2-5 14. Bumpin’ Uglies.........0-7 15. Good Times.............0-7
Men’s basketball league MT. PLEASANT — In men’s basketball action this week, Olsen’s defeated Douglas Dentistry 59-55; Anderson’s beat Backwood Ballers 10137; and Wasatch over Team Chaun 109-64. 1. Bucket Central.......... 6-1 2. Anderson’s............... 6-1 3. Wasatch................... 5-2 4. Olsen’s.................... 5-2 5. Douglas Dentistry.....3-4 6. Team Chaun............. 2-5 7. Backwood Ballers...... 1-6
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The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before February 19, 2020 either electronically using the Division s o n line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 51-8580 (a45341): Ken and Sarah Johnson Family Trust propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. 65-4146 (a45396): Gary and Theresa Limberg propose(s) using 0.0062 cfs OR 0.84 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles northeast of Ephraim) for STOCKWATERING. 65-1068 (a45404): Rex H. and Sharon Daley propose(s) using 0.0009 cfs OR 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles South of Wales) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4131 (a45409): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4132 (a45410): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4134 (a45411): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4135 (a45412): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4136 (a45413): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4137 (a45414): Dewain E. Connelley, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. EXTENSIONS 51-5303 (a30524): BK Johnson Family, LLC is/are filing an extension for 0.734 ac-ft. from groundwater (Apx. 3.3 mi. S.E. of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-3417 (A46502bi): Emma Susann Wakefield is/are filing an extension for 0.0007 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. (1 mile NE of Fairview) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING. Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. INTERIM STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 48850 Published in The Pyramid January 23 and 30, 2020.
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 at the time of sale, at the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, UT 84642, on February 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated November 19, 2014, and executed by GARRETT POOLE, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as Beneficiary, which Trust Deed was recorded on November 21, 2014, as Entry No. 201373, in Book 670, at Page 1091, in the Official Records of Sanpete County, State of Utah covering real property purportedly located at 425 West Christianburg Road, Mayfield, Utah 84643 in Sanpete County, Utah, and more particularly described as: BEGINNING SOUTH 1563.80 FEET, EAST 1437.54 FEET, NORTH 80°05'14" EAST 80 FEET, NORTH 20°02'53" WEST 282.36 FEET AND NORTH 13°21'17" WEST 165.63 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 2 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH 83°15'43" EAST 277.804 FEET, THENCE NORTH 21°02'35" WEST 100.778 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 83°15'43" WEST 234.64 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 06°20'15" WEST 87.23 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 13°21'17" EAST 12.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Tax ID: 4394X2 The current Beneficiary of the trust deed is UTAH HOUSING CORPORATION, and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default are KRIS A. SOPER AND LISA SOPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Lincoln Title Insurance Agency in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted. DATED: December 31, 2019. LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY By: Shelby K. Irvin Its: Authorized Agent Telephone: (801) 476-0303 Website: www.smithknowles.com SK File No. 19-1459 Legal notice 48385 Published in The Pyramid January 9, 16 and 23, 2020.
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Kenneth E. Smith 1959~2020 EPHRAIM-- Kenneth Edwin Smith, 60, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at Sanpete Valley Hospital Jan. 18, 2020. His remaining son, family and good friends surrounded him when he passed at 8:11 p.m. Kenneth was born Feb.16, 1959, in upstate New York to Wallace Francis and Grace Mary Remington Smith. On Jan. 21, 1980, in Arapahoe, WY; he married Sheila Charlene Hermanson. Together, they raised two sons, Joshua David Smith, and Samuel Wallace Smith. Kenny had a love for music, and agriculture that he enjoyed to the fullest to his last days. He grew up milking cows. His wife of 32 years proceeded him in death Aug. 10, 2012. His eldest son Joshua passed away April 15, 2018. Kenny remarried on April 30, 2015, to Yan Qiau Li in Shenyang, China . He is survived by his son, Samuel (Hannah) Smith, Ephraim, UT; daughter-in-law, Lacey May Bott-Smith, Pocatello, ID; siblings, Frances Lynn Carr; Loie Elizabeth Smith; Sandra Dee Barbarito; Katherine Grace Smith-Sykes; Patricia Ann England; seven grandchildren, with one grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sheila Charlene Smith; son, Joshua David Smith. We, the family would like to thank those who have been his friends, and we know how much your friendship meant to him. Thank you for your support during this difficult time. Ken requested no services. all Sanpete Condolences atFor rasmussenmortuary.com.
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BLM to improve administration of grazing regulations WASHINGTON– Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to consider proposed revisions to the agency’s grazing regulations. The BLM currently manages livestock grazing on 155 million of the 245 million acres of public land and administers nearly 18,000 grazing permits and leases. “Administration of sustainable livestock grazing on public lands is a key part of the BLMs multiple-use mission. We continue to seek ways to improve and streamline the grazing permit process to achieve greater efficiencies and service to permittees,” said Acting Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management Casey B. Hammond. “This rulemaking effort is designed to strengthen and improve our administration of grazing permits across the West,” says Hammond, “and we welcome public and stakeholder ideas and perspectives.” The proposed revisions will update, modernize and streamline the grazing regulations and provide greater flexibility for land and resource management. Through this rulemaking, the BLM seeks to improve existing land-use planning and grazing permitting procedures, while simultaneously promoting public lands conservation. The BLM hopes to improve its stewardship of the nation’s rangeland resources by strengthening controls to prevent unauthorized grazing, enhancing environmental protections across various non-grazing land-use programs and improving public input opportunities. The BLM is currently managing 11 demonstration proj-
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SPRING CITY-- Allen Bernell “Boon” Christensen, 82, after a valiant, six-year battle with cancer passed away peacefully with his sweetheart by his side Jan. 13, 2020. Bernell was born Aug. 14, 1937, to Allen and Ruby Christensen in Spring City. He was the oldest brother to Voneal, Robert and Marilyn. While attending Moroni High School, Bernell thrived in sports, especially baseball and basketball, lettering all four years. After attending Snow College, Bernell married his high school sweetheart, Sherrill Tidwell, July 18, 1958, in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This began their 62-year journey through life together. Shortly after marriage, the couple settled in Salt Lake City, but a piece of Bernellʼs heart would always remain in the Sanpete Valley. Their greatest accomplishment and blessing was their family of three children, Connie McBride, Craig (Julie) Christensen; and Colette (Terry) McBride; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. We love him dearly and will miss him every minute until we are together again. By career, Bernell was a salesman extraordinaire, selling everything from Fuller Brush products to Ford Trucks. Uncle Steve claimed he could sell snow to the Eskimos. By choice, he was an avid outdoorsman. From a very young age, Bernell enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. This love for the outdoors is a part of the legacy he has left the next three generations of his family. Known as “Chris” he spent a good portion of his life outshooting his friendly competitors in trap shoots at Holladay Gun Club, where he made life-long friends. If Bernell could be anywhere on earth, it would be in his boat fishing! In his later years, he spent weeks at a time at their second home in Manila, short miles from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, with family and his cousin and lifetime friend, Morris Cahoon. Bernell was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Voneal. A celebration was held Jan. 18 in the Moroni Stake Center. Interment was in the Moroni Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered online at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.
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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed update revisions to modernize, improve and streamline grazing regulations and management. Public scoping meetings are set in February and the agency is seeking comments about the revisions. ects in six states as part of their outcome-based grazing authorizations initiative. These demonstration projects provide BLM, working in partnership with ranchers and other partners, with opportunities to improve their guidance and best management practices to use when issuing grazing permits. Lessons learned from developing cooperative monitoring plans and land health evaluations under this initiative may also be incorporated into this regulatory process. By publishing this Notice of Intent, the BLM is informing the public about the proposed revisions and how interested parties can comment. Public scoping meetings will be held in in February to further inform the public about this project. These meetings include the
following locations: • Miles City, Montana: Feb. 6, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Sleep Inn and Suites, 1006 S. Haynes Ave.; • Las Cruces, New Mexico: Feb. 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Las Palmas Grill, 201 East University Ave.; • Elko, Nevada: Feb. 18, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Elko Convention Center, 700 Moren Way; • and Casper, Wyoming: Feb. 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Casper Events Center, 1 Events Drive. Comments on the proposed regulation revisions may be submitted in writing until Feb. 28. Meeting information, announcements, instructions on how to provide comments, and pertinent documents can be found at the BLM website at https://go.usa.gov/xyMqb.
For more information, contact Seth Flanigan, BLM Project Manager, at (208) 3843450 or sflanigan@blm.gov. About BLM The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In fiscal year 2018, the diverse activities authorized on BLM-managed lands generated $105 billion in economic output across the country. This economic activity supported 471,000 jobs and contributed substantial revenue to the U.S. Treasury and state governments, mostly through royalties on minerals. For more information, visit www.blm.gov.
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Hawk Laramie “the bull” Roberts, junior heavy weight, puts the finishing touches on his opponent from Gunnison during the Battle for the Belt duels held Jan. 14, in Manti. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis) Burgess Owens
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NS Hawk Owen Spencer, 106 lb. weight class (on right), faces off with his Gunnison Bulldog opponent on Jan. 14, during the Battle for the Belt duels at Manti High School. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
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forfeiting 152 lbs. and the Templars 160 lbs. At 170 lbs. Hawk Luis Rodriguez secured a win by pinning his opponent and Hawk Jaden Kaibetony won by decision giving the Hawks two more wins. With the Templars giving up a forfeit at 195 lbs. it was up to the Hawks 220 lb. wrestler, Rory Smith, to not get pinned for the Hawks to secure the win. Smith did his job by putting up a good fight and took his match by six points. The Hawks heavy weight wrestler, Laramie “the bull” Roberts finished the dual off with a pin to give the Hawks a 38-25 win over the Templars. Gunnison The Hawks then faced off against the Gunnison Bulldogs. Wins went back and forth for the first set of weights. The Bulldogs secured wins in the 106, 120, 145, 152, 160 and the 195 weight classes. Hawks pulled out wins in the other weight classes giving
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“I’m always looking for a new way to see something,” Stevens says. “When I finally figure out how to see something new, I start looking for a way to show it to someone else in a way they’ve never seen before.”
the Hawks the win by a score of 48-34. The Templars and Bulldogs then dueled and finished out the night with Manti pulling out the win. The North Sanpete Hawks were awarded the trophy belt. The coaches from all three high schools were looking for a fun event that would also provide a way to build and strengthen wrestling in Sanpete County. The Battle for the Belt event will hopefully be the beginning of a long lasting tradition in Sanpete. Each team will take a turn hosting the duels, and a trophy belt will travel with the winning team from year-toyear for display in their school. The Hawks faced off against the Grantsville Cowboys Jan. 21, (results not available at press time), and will travel to face the San Juan Broncos at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 311 North Bronco Boulevard, Blanding. The Hawks will then travel to Page, AZ; to participate in the Sand Devil Classic on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25.
In addition to his fine art and portrait photography, Stevens works as managing editor of a local newspaper. In all, he has earned more than a dozen awards for his visual and written storytelling. Stevens lives in Manti with the love of his life, Daniela, and their two-year-old daughter, Avila.
SALT LAKE CITY — Burgess Owens, Republican Candidate for Utah’s Congressional District #4, will host two events in Sanpete County on Saturday, Feb. 1. The first event is a cottage meeting at 11 a.m., in the Fairview City Hall, 165 North State Street. Later that day, at 1 p.m., Burgess will be at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Community Center, 101 East 100 North Campaign officials say they would love supporters of all kinds to come and hear Burgess speak about how he will return Conservatism back to District #4. Owens is running against Incumbent Ben McAdams, Democrat.
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concern as she is handicapped and is unable to safely get into the Mt. Pleasant City Library. She said she has fallen down twice trying to negotiate the stairs. Prestwich asked if something can be done. Comments from the council were that it is a known fact that the library is not approved following the Americans with Disabilities Act. The cost to upgrade the building to put in ramps or an elevator is quite high. As a work-around the librarians will bring requested materials out to the vehicle for those who cannot enter. For those interested in learning more about that access, call the library at (435) 4623240. Councilman Keisel did point out that the workaround does not solve the access to the public computers in the library. In addition, there are times when interested patrons don’t know what they are looking for, but
EPHRAIM — The annual Prom Dress Extravaganza will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, from 12 Noon to 7 p.m., upstairs in The Ephraim Co-Op Reception Hall, 96 North Main Street. Admission is free and there is no fee to display a dress for sale. Hosted by The Ephraim Co-Op in combination with Miss Ephraim Samantha Everitt, this event is organized as a service to the community, where girls can bring in and sell their gently-used prom dresses, or look for a new gown for this year’s upcoming prom season. This is a great way to get a beautiful prom dress on a budget, or to sell a gown for cash. Those with gently-used prom dresses are encouraged to bring them in for display and possible sale. The Ephraim Co-Op is accepting dresses for sale now through the day of the event. All gowns will be displayed in the reception hall upstairs, and dressing rooms will be available. In addition, the co-op is hosting a drawing with cash and prizes at this year’s event, for those who participate. For more information, call The Ephraim Co-Op at (435) 283-6654.
just want to browse. Those with handicaps may not be able to browse, depending on the handicap. Council training Jeff McDonald, former city councilman, recommended that the new city officers get training to help with their positions. Suggestions included taking a constitutional class and studying Robert’s Rule of Order. McDonald pointed out that Hillsdale College provides a free course teaching basic constitution principles. He said training materials are online or in books. He requested that the council understand what they are voting. He also asked when the auditor books for the city were expected to be available and was told they are expected in February. Comments from Mayor Olsen were that he and other council members started taking training last December and were continuing. He agreed that there is some great training available.
Miss Ephraim Samantha Everitt displays two gently-used prom dresses that will be on display during the Prom Dress Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, from 12 Noon to 7 p.m., in the Ephraim Co-Op Reception Hall, 96 North Main Street. Those desiring to sell a prom dress or looking to find a new one are encouraged to participate.
Sewer, irrigation, roads Roy Drew, living approximately 300 South 400 East, recently had sewer connections done on his property and would like to avoid paying $2,500 for a street paving patch if the road is scheduled to be repaved later this year. This request opened the door on a discussion about the irrigation construction project and construction impacts on the city roads. The irrigation project is still in the engineering phase and it is uncertain when the plans will be completed. That project will impact every property in the city and every road between those properties. There will probably not be any major paving done for possibly three years until the irrigation lines have all been placed and are redone. Until then, the city plans to only do patching. The city rule is that new developments must pay for road patching when placing sewer lines under a road. Knowing the current status of road patching, the best the city can do at present is take this concern under advisement. But the point was made that it would be wise to get additional bids for the road patching and to contact the city work crew, as it may be possible to use a cold patch for this case and cold patch would be substantially less expensive. Runoff problem Paul Madsen, who works with the city maintenance department, addressed the council and indicated that there is a serious drainage problem at the high school. Madsen proposed that a storm drain with collection boxes be installed from 400 East to 200 East on 700 South. He reported that when there are significant storms passing through, the runoff may flood landowners in the area and cause damage which could make the city liable. He has a rough estimated cost of $39,000 plus $4,000 for the boxes. He said that money may be available from the Mt. Pleasant Community Development and Renewal Agency. Madsen was asked by the council to check pricing, seek
money and determine the details. It was estimated that it may only take a week to do the work and that it should be done before the spring runoff. It was reported there has been some road damage done by past runoff that is undercutting the pavement. Madsen also reported that there is a new road product that appears to work better than asphalt that is under consideration for use when the irrigation project is done. There will be some test use of the material prior to full scale use. In regards to the irrigation project, the engineers have not yet determined where the water lines will be placed. Environmental studies must be completed first. It is a big project and construction of it may begin in one or two years. The council asked that everyone be patient. Every home or lot will have irrigation lines and water meters and so the project will impact all residents. Meeting times, assignments With the changes of council members and mayor, a discussion was held regarding the times scheduled for city council meetings. The first meeting of the month has been held at 6:30 p.m., and the second meeting at 4 p.m. There are requests to have the second meeting time changed to 6 p.m., as the 4 p.m. time is difficult for some to attend. Former Mayor Dan Anderson, in attendance at the meeting, noted that the meeting times are set by city ordinance and the ordinance will have to be amended for any change. In addition, any time changes will have to be posted for the public prior to any changes as required by law. The topic then changed to council member assignments. With the change of two council members and the mayor, there is a need for the new leaders to consider what assignments or city duties need to be overseen, such as city celebrations. Councilman Stallings read a long list of assignments that had been handled by previous council members and recommended they be re-assigned.