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MANTI—The Manti Tabernacle has been vandalized with green spray paint that was discovered on the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, according to the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office. Several letters were spray painted on the west and south faces of the building, affecting a total of six to seven locations on the tabernacle, located at 90 South Main, Manti. The Sheriff’s Office investigation is following up on several leads, but no arrests have been made as of press deadline. Anyone who has information regarding this event is encouraged to call the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Dispatch at (435) 835-2345.
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guilty in Edmunds murder case RAY LAFOLLETTE
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The exterior of the Manti Tabernacle, 90 South Main, was vandalized with green spray paint which was discovered Jan. 24. The public is encouraged to call Sanpete County Sheriff’s Dispatch with any information that would help with the investigation. Call (435) 8352345. (Photo courtesy of Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office)
TeleHealth oncology service now available at SVH MT. PLEASANT — Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital (SVH) is helping to support patients in the community by providing an extra level of support to cancer patients through the use of telehealth technology that will enable patients to be treated close to home. Sanpete Valley Hospital is now offering Intermountain TeleHealth Oncology services to local patients, including onsite chemotherapy treatments and consultations with Intermountain Healthcare’s team of oncologists and cancer experts from Intermountain Cancer Center. From early detection to treatment, including chemotherapy and care planning, Intermountain oncologists and specialists will collaborate with local caregivers to provide individualized support and medically-advanced care via video technology, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances to receive care. Historically, patients had to travel to Southern Utah, Utah County, or Salt Lake County for their cancer care and treatment. Now, through the TeleHealth Oncology service, patients can be screened, receive their care plan, treatment and recovery – all close to home. “Our goal of the TeleHealth Oncology service is to provide on-site chemo treatments, through advanced technology, meeting the oncology needs of our patients, to assist them in being successful in managing their condition,” said
MANTI— Anthony Jeffery Christensen, who was scheduled for trial by jury in February, has changed his not guilty plea and has now pled guilty to murder and obstruction of justice during proceedings Jan. 21, in Sixth District Court, Manti. Christensen’s sentencing is scheduled to Anthony Jeffery Christensen take place on Wednesday, March 4. Christensen has been charged in the death of Kammy Mae Edmunds, his girlfriend and mother of two children. Edmunds was found dead in a Mt. Pleasant home in March 31, 2017, where she lived with fiancé Anthony Christensen. According to police, the evidence at the scenes involved did not support Christensen’s explanation of how the events occurred and he was arrested on April 1, 2017. Christensen faced charges of criminal homicide, obstructing justice and desecration of a human Kammy Mae Edmunds with her body while being held in the Sanpete children Franky and Sophya. (Photo County Jail with a $500,000 bail. courtesy of Debbie Rocco)
Patients can now be screened for cancer, receive a care plan, treatment and recovery all at the Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. (Photo courtesy of Intermountain SVH) Sanpete Valley Hospital CEO Aaron Wood. “Cancer patients, who may already not feel well, won’t have to travel an hour or more to receive treatment. Patients can be screened, evaluated and plan their treatment with oncology specialists, without leaving their community,” said Wood. This service not only implements innovative technology to provide the highest level of patient care, but also addresses existing challenges including: travel, the costs that are associated with that, along with the desire to stay closer to home so patients can benefit from fam-
ily and community support during treatment. “We are excited to offer this new extended care in addition to our other out-patient services such as infusions, IM injections and wound care. This will keep our friends and family close to home,” said Anne Swapp, RN, who oversees the new program. To learn more about Sanpete Valley Hospital’s new oncology services, visit with your physician about the referral process or call Sanpete Valley Hospital’s Oncology Team at (435) 462-4630. Please see ONCOLOGY, Page A6
MORONI CITY SWEARS IN NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Moroni City Council members sworn into office Jan. 16 are Bevan Wulfenstein, Troy Prestwich, Jenifer Lamb, and Craig Draper. Also pictured are Mayor Paul Bailey and Council member Fred Atkinson.
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The 2020 Sanpete County Fair will take place Aug. 22-29. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can earn free entry to the Aug. 27 rodeo by reading 25 books.
SCF Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge announced MANTI—This year’s 2020 Sanpete County Fair (SCF) includes a Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge that is open to all children in 201920 school year grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Those who read 25 books from January — August 2020, and bring their completed Reading Challenge Form to the Thursday night, Aug. 27, rodeo grandstand gate, during the 2020 Sanpete County Fair, Manti; will earn free admittance to attend the rodeo. Download the Reading Challenge Form (if needed) from the Sanpete County Fair website at: https:// sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information. Each participant must follow the following rules: • Open to children kindergarten-fifth grade for the 2019-20 school year; • Children must read twenty-five (25) books of any length but must be of appropriate age/ability; • Books counted must be read by child- not teacher, parent, librarian, guardian or other; • Books counted may be read from
January through Aug. 27, (Thursday night rodeo); • Each book title must be initialed by a parent, guardian, or librarian. Incomplete entries cannot be accepted and the form must be completely filled out to receive a free entry into the Thursday night rodeo at the Sanpete County Fair. • Children must bring their completed Reading Challenge Form with required initials to the Thursday night rodeo, Aug. 27. The form will be collected at the gate and a hand will be stamped to gain free entry into the rodeo. Each form is good for one child admission to the Thursday night rodeo. Only one entry per child. Free admission does not include people accompanying the child. • The Reading Challenge Form is only valid for the Thursday night rodeo and is not valid for entry into other fair events.
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Commander change ceremony held at AL Post 4 RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MT. PLEASANT—American Legion (AL) Post 4 received a new commander during ceremonies held Jan. 21 at the Utah National Guard Armory in Mt. Pleasant. In addition, a number of veterans received awards. Commander Dennis Matthews, who has been serving as commander for the past year, welcomed attendees to the event and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve and help the American Legion in honoring the U.S. Constitution. Matthews then stepped aside for David Simmons, adjutant, to swear in the new commander and vice commanders. The new commander is Courtney Syme with Gary Arnoldson as first vice-commander and Joseph Fuchsel as second vice-commander. Several members were then awarded continuing membership certificates along with the Utah Cold War Victory medal. Those receiving the Cold War medal are as follows: Gary Arnoldson, Robert Bob Arzich, Thurman Ashburn, Nicholas Atwood, Chad Badham, Jimmy Bean, James Bench, Stephen Brandt, Roger Clegg, Rodney Culley, Louis Espinoza, Joseph Fuchsel, Guy Gee, Dennis Matthews, James Boyd Mickel, Andrew Peterson, Ward Ragner, David F. Simmons, Erwin Smith, Courtney Syme, Trevillian Buchner and Carl Wright. The Utah Cold War Victory medal was created to honor those who served during the cold war. In the past, veterans of World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War were recognized with medals for their service, but not the men and women who served during the Cold War. Yet during the Cold War millions of American soldiers manned submarines, drove tanks, conducted surveillance and performed many other important services, but have rarely been formally recognized, either with monuments or service medals. Congress first approved a
FOMO on the roof The Utah Cold War Victory Medal was created to honor those who served honorably in the United States military, including Reservists and members of the National Guard, between Sept. 2, 1945 and Dec. 26, 1991. The medal is plated in a two-tone finish of 18K and antique gold. The nuclear triad is featured with representations of the minuteman (ICBM) missle, a Trident submarine and a B-52 bomber. The countries of Germany, Korea and Vietnam are also featured. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
Cold War service medal in 2001, but then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld declined to authorize it. Since then, several bills have called for the award in congress, but none have passed. In 2013, Texas became the first state to authorize its own medal and Louisiana and Alaska soon followed suit. In 2016, 100 veterans were honored at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, but when the initial funds were exhausted, the state dropped their involvement. Then in 2017, Utah House Bill 220 authorized the medal and Utah became the fourth state to offer the award, to be known in Utah as the Utah Cold War Victory Medal. It’s to be given for honorable service in the United States military (including Reservists and National Guard) between Sept. 2, 1945 and Dec. 26, 1991. According to Kraig Thorne, senior vice-commander of VFW Post 4918, approximately 100,000 Utahns served in the military during the Cold War in various
Several veterans of the Cold War were awarded the Utah Cold War Victory Medal during ceremonies held Jan. 21 at the Utah National Guard Armory in Mt. Pleasant. Shown are (front row left to right): Joseph Fuchsel, Jim Bean, Laurie Rowley, Gary Arnoldson, Robert Bob Arzich, Buckner Trevillian and Roger Clegg. (back row l-r): Carl Wright, Boyd Mickel, Ward Ragner, Guy Gee, Dennis Matthews, Rodney Culley, Commander Courtney Syme and David Simmons. Not pictured are: Thurman Ashburn, Nicholas Atwood, Chad Badham, James Bench, Stephen Brandt, Louis Espinoza, Andrew Peterson and Erwin Smith. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
The oath of office is administered to the new Mt. Pleasant American Legion Post 4 leadership. Shown are (left to right): David Simmons, adjutant; Joseph Fuchsel, second vice commander; Gary Arnoldson, first vice commander; and Courtney Syme, commander. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) places, from Alaska to Germany to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. “Many of my friends and family have had their service basically ignored,” Thorne said. All of the medals are now paid for by donations from individuals and charitable organizations. Larry Kerr, of the Utah Cold War Veterans Alliance, Inc., has been working hard to keep the fundraising for medals in gear. “We did lose ships and submarines to the Cold War,” Kerr says. “We lost aircraft and pilots due to the Cold War, and they never really got any recognition at all.” The Utah Cold War Victory Medals are all purchased from BrightPoint Creative, LLC for a cost of $15. But it is hoped
that no veteran will have to buy their own. David F. Simmons, adjutant for the American Legion District 6 and Mt. Pleasant Post 4 would like to raise enough funds to present the medal to all those in Sanpete that served during the Cold War. Simmons can be reached at PO Box 233, Moroni, UT 84646, via phone (435) 8510679, or email to davidsimmons1631@yahoo.com. For more information on the statewide effort, to nominate a veteran(s) for the medal, or to donate for a medal(s), visit www.victorymedals.org or call (801) 485-4438. For information on future award pinning ceremony dates, call Larry Kerr (801) 776-4230.
Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Jan. 21 Joseph Darin Hanks, Spring City, was arrested in undisclosed location by 86 West Main the Utah Highway Patrol Mt. Pleasant, UT 86447 (UHP) on a Fifth District Court Warrant. Bail was set An edition of at $200. The Daily Herald Kolby Frank Crompton, Subscriptions and Lehi, was arrested in Mt. Delivery Service ....801-375-5103 Pleasant by Adult Probation News and and Parole on a Third DisAdvertising.............435-462-2134 trict and two Fourth District Fax..........................435-462-2459 Court Warrants. No bail was E-mail...pyramid@heraldextra.com set. The Pyramid Daily Herald Edition (USPS Jan. 22 365-580) a weekly newspaper published at Bradley Jay Hansen, Spring 86 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah City, was arrested in Manti 84647. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mt. by the Sanpete County SherPleasant, Utah 84647 and at additional iff ’s Office on a Sixth District mailing offices POSTMASTER: Send Court Warrant. Booked and address changes to the Pyramid, 86 West Main Street, released. Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 Lawrence Roger Carlyle, Gunnison, was arrested in Member: Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Silver Bow Montana Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $100,000. Dyna Yvonne Folkerson, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of disorderly conduct and possessions of methamphetamine and marijuana. Bail was set at $2,780. Steven Robert Rowley, West Valley City, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of criminal trespass. Bail was set at $680. Christopher William Wallace, Provo, was arrested in the Utah County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on Sixth and First District Court Warrants. Bail
was set at $5,000. Jan. 24 Jeffrey Austin Adams, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of assault and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $3,030. Rudy Siaumau Vaiula, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on a Sixth District Court Warrant. No bail was set. Jan. 25 Tevita Ahoafi-Noa, Salt Lake City, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of public urination, disorderly conduct, intoxication, failure to disclose identity, false personal identification to police and possession of alcohol by underage person.
Last Saturday, I was up on the roof of my house. If you pause a moment, you can probably guess why. Yes, it was a good day to take Christmas lights down. The sun was shining, birds were singing, and my knee joints were creaking, cracking and popping. It was the perfect day for the light takedown job. Sanpete was right in between snowstorms. The snow was almost all melted off the critical parts of the roof. I only felt like my life was in danger twice while I did the job. Well, that’s if you don’t count any of the up and down the ladder moments. Before I went up on the roof I told my wife where I was going and what I was doing. This, I felt, was wise and the equivalent of complying with the advice we often hear that we should tell a responsible party of our plans when we go on a hike up in the canyons and mountains. As I parted company with my wife, I said, “If you don’t see me in about 45 minutes, come out and find my body under the roof line of the house somewhere.” She replied, “Oh, I think I’ll hear your scream as you fall.” I told her to be listening for the hollered phase, “As you wishhhh!” (If you don’t “get” that, watch the movie “The Princess Bride” sometime.) It might be my imagination; but with each passing year, I feel like my Spiderman agility and my Superman pain-free movements are gradually diminishing. I was pooped, by the time I had unattached the long strings of Christmas lights and coiled them up for storage. I sat down near the crest of the roof for a rest. (Everyone knows you should stay off the ridgelines and valleys of an asphalt shingle roof). I did some deep breathing and enjoyed the view. There is just something about being at a little higher elevation to get the feeling of leaving the cares of the world on the ground behind. I thought of the old Gerry Goffin/Carole King song, “Up on the Roof.” James Taylor did the cover of the song I remember best in 1979. The song begins: “When this old world starts getting me down, And people are just too much for me to face – I climb way up to the top of the stairs, And all my cares just drift right into space…” It was just when all my cares were starting to drift away, as I relaxed there up on the roof, when it happened. No, I didn’t tip over and roll off the roof. And no, I didn’t get a visit from my
wife worrying about me. What did happen was a serious attack of FOMO. Many of you know what FOMO is. If you don’t, it’s an acronym for “Fear Of Missing Out.” This term is thrown around quite often and I can assure you that it’s a real thing. Much of FOMO these days revolves around social media. People see posts on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. and feel like everyone else is having more fun and living better than they are. Kids and adults feel stress and anxiety from FOMO. My mother-in-law was famous for late night FOMO. We would be up late at family gatherings and she’d always be reluctant to go to bed before everyone else had gone to bed. I’m calling that version of the syndrome: AIMMS. That’s because she always said, “I’m Afraid I Might Miss Something!” My FOMO attack on Saturday happened right in the middle of my peaceful, rooftop reverie. I heard a small engine sound. And then I looked down, and there was my neighbor from a couple of blocks away scootering up the road on his little scooter. His hair was flying and he wasn’t even wearing a jacket. I instantly went green with envy and felt a wave of FOMO. What right did that knucklehead have to be out on a scooter in the middle of January in Sanpete? And why wasn’t I out there doing the same thing? I couldn’t relax anymore. I wanted to feel the January breeze in my not as long of hair as my neighbor’s. I wanted to feel the “power” of my 50cc engine Yamaha Vino scooter under me. Down off the roof I went. (Carefully. Using the stepladder.) I hurried and put the Christmas lights away. I moved a bunch of junk out of the way in the garage and freed up access to the scooter. It hadn’t been ridden since maybe September. I wheeled it out on the driveway and commenced to kick start it. The dog slinked away. (I’ve forced him to go for rides before and he hates it.) I huffed and I puffed. I kicked the starter lever pedal – oh maybe 75 times. Nothing. I got a little agitated. I kicked it again – maybe another 75 times. Hooray! It started. I hopped on and zoomed off into the now cooling off part of a Sanpete January day. I was wearing a heavy coat and my eyes were watering. But, this time, this day – I beat FOMO by NOT missing out!
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1941; feeder steers: higher; feeder heifers: higher. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: higher. Feeder steers: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 141.00-219.00; 400500 lbs 140.00-205.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-174.00; Prices for Salina Producers are as follows: Livestock Auction held Jan. 21 Receipts: 1570; last week: 600-700 lbs 13134.00-157.00;
700-800 lbs 129.00-142.50; 800-900 lbs 127.50-138.00; 900-1000 lbs 116.00-134.00; 1000 lbs 115.00-124.00. Holstein steers: scarce. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 138.00-180.00; 300-400 lbs 136.00-185.00; 400-500 lbs 132.00-182.50; 500-600 lbs 127.00-164.00; 600-700
lbs 125.00-140.00; 700-800 lbs 122.50-133.00; 800-900 lbs 120.00-126.25; 900-1300 lbs 80.00-107.50; heiferettes: 69.50-86.50. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 51.00-63.00 Cutting bulls: 120.25121.50. Slaughter bulls: 78.0082.75.
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Tolley~Walker Wedding DELTA—Rick and Sheri Tolley, Delta, announce the marriage of their daughter, Shaylin, to Brady Karl Walker, son of Jeff and Michelle Walker, Fountain Green, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2020, in the Payson Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An open house will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, in the Deseret Heritage Hall, 3630 West 4500 South, Deseret. A reception will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, in the Fountain Green Dance Hall, 60 South State Street,
Fountain Green. The bride is a 2015 graduate of Delta High School and a 2016 graduate of Aveda Institute of Provo. Grandparents of the bride are Rayola Tolley, Delta, and the late Ken Tolley; Carol Boyack, Spanish Fork, and the late Mark Boyack. The bridegroom is a 2013 graduate of North Sanpete High School and a 2017 graduate of Utah Valley University M-Tech. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Clark and Diane Walker, Duane and Linda Marsh, all of Fountain Green. The couple will make their first home in Nephi.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ comes to Snow College EPHRAIM — Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, will be presented for a one-time, one-hour performance on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 4 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Admission is free, but tickets are required and open to the public. This performance is not recommended for those under age 14. For tickets, visit www.snow.edu/academics/ fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. Don’t miss this one time showing of the Shakespeare Festival production of “Every Brilliant Thing” (EBT). This funny and moving play shines a light on the effects of suicide, a serious problem in our day and culture. It is an adult topic, but is handled with warmth and hope. If prepared properly, Every Brilliant Thing is suitable for all audiences and can be a springboard to important discussion among all ages. This one-time performance is sponsored by Snow College Care Team, Administration, Wellness Center and Student Life. About EBT Audience members learn that when the narrator was a child, his or her mother suffered from depression and attempted suicide. The narrator decided to make a list of all the things that make life worth living to persuade her to live, starting with #1, “ice cream,” and continuing to one million. This inventive, beautifully rendered theatrical experience is unique in the way the audience becomes a support community for the narrator and gains rich insights along the way about the things hiding in plain sight that make life worthwhile and wonderful. “I am proud of the effort undertaken by the Utah Shakespeare Festival to perform Every Brilliant Thing at each school within this great state,” said Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox, who has discussed his own struggles with suicidal thoughts as a young man.
“Many youth today do not have adequate support structures and demand our attention and the encouragement from efforts like this,” says Cox. “I believe this production will save lives.” Utah has the highest rate of suicide for youth 10 to 24 years-old and ranks fifth highest in suicide rates in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many students in Utah have been impacted by suicide in some way, and the state has undertaken a variety of measures to reverse this tragic trend. “The hope is this endeavor starts a conversation and removes the secrets that can cause suffering so healing can be a real possibility for those affected by depression and suicidal thoughts,” says Donn Jersey, Shakespeare Festival director of development and communication. “We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making this dream a reality.” “This is some of the most important work we, as a theatre company, can do,” said Frank Mack, executive producer of the Festival. “While it’s not treatment, artistic experiences that so powerfully say ‘yes’ to life can have a profound impact.” “When we see someone else’s story, it can help us reflect on our circumstances in completely new and different ways,” Mack said. “When young people see, in a marvelously creative and theatrical way, one million reasons to live, it will help shed light on what’s most positive. Live theatre can do this like nothing else.” Through the support of the State of Utah, Department of Heritage and Arts, Utah Department of Arts and Museums, Rural Health Division of Southern Utah, Southern Utah University, Ashton Family Foundation and Hemingway Foundation, there will be no charge to the school or students. Materials and information on how others can get help will be available after the performance.
GUNNISON — The Tablado Dance Company, Salt Lake City, will be featured in a colorful, energetic program of singing, dancing and clapping, interwoven with the distinctive rhythms and techniques of Flamenco guitar on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison. Admission is by suggested donation for the concert. Tablado Dance Company shares Flamenco—the distinctive dance, guitar and singing of southern Spain— with audiences in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. The group has been featured at the Utah Arts Festival, Monday Nights in Liberty Park, and Excellence Concerts at the Gallivan Center, among others. Prior to the event, the dance company is offering a free afternoon workshop
for an overview of Flamenco traditions, including lessons in footwork and arm movements, some guitar fingering methods and some history of this warm, energetic region of Spain. The free workshop will be held at 3:30 p.m., at Gunnison Valley Middle School, 271 East 600 South, Gunnison. Advance tickets for the evening concert are available at Rasmussen’s Ace Hardware and G.I.C. in Gunnison and KopyKatz Printing in Ephraim. For additional information, call Diana at (435) 979-2798. For videos and photos of prior performances, visit their website: www.tabladodance. com, or on YouTube at : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=J3KTXjX4gvU, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mewwNqr9ymA, or https://www.youtube. c o m /wa tc h ? v = E s 7 L m BhRFNs.
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Flamenco dancing, with it’s color, energy, singing, rhythms and techniques will be presented by the Tablado Dance Company on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison. Admission is by suggested donation.
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. 5 4 p.m., “Every Brilliant Thing” will be presented for a one-time, one-hour performance on stage in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Admission is free, but tickets are required and open to the public. This performance is not recommended for those under age 14. For tickets, visit www. snow.edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. Feb. 6 3:30 p.m., A free afternoon workshop by the Tablado Dance Company at Gunnison Valley Middle School, 271 East 600 South, Gunnison. The group shares an overview of Flamenco traditions, including lessons in footwork and arm movements, some guitar fingering methods and some history of this warm, energetic region of Spain. 7 p.m., Flamenco dancing, with its color, energy, singing, rhythms and techniques presented by the Tablado Dance Company on stage at the Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison. Admission is by suggested donation. 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-viewing-dayfountain-green-ut-tickets-86360672095. Feb. 12 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Three new exhibits, “The Rhizome Remains” by Kari Laine; “Tin-
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goi” by Adama Delphine Fawundu; and “Honor and Dissonance” by Jan Andrews; will open at Granary Arts gallery, 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Open Wednesday – Saturday, admission is free. 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/. 6-8 p.m., Three exhibits, “The Rhizome Remains,” “Tingoi,” and “Honor and Dissonance,” will be showcased with an opening reception at Granary Arts gallery, 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Admission is free. AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Sam at (435) 262-1188. American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Bereavement group Gunnison Valley Home Care sponsors a bereavement group meeting open to anyone interested on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Gunnison Home Health, 45 East 100 North. For more info, call Krista (435) 528-3955. Blood pressure clinic Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held
monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 528-3955. Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers. For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003. DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www.isdup.org. Employment help Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0731. Fairview Museum Fairview Museum of History and Art is displayed in two buildings and grounds featuring many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth. Winter hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday or by appointment. Call the museum (435) 427-9216, or send email to fvmuseum@cut.net. FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available. Tuesdays, Preschool story time at 1 p.m., Story hour for ages 4-12, from 3-4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597. Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 462-2441 to see if you qualify. MatchingDonors.com
22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors. com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors. com or call (800) 385-0422. MP Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home School story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets the fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m., Adult writer’s club meets first Tuesday each month at 6 p.m., Teen writer’s club meets first Thursday each month at 4 p.m., Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 4623240, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. MP Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 2620380. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Family Support Group for family and friends of individuals with mental health issues meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Connections Support Group for individuals with mental health issues meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All NAMI meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m., at 1050 South Medical Drive, (Next to Therapy West) Mt. Pleasant.
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The Hawk Wrestling Team came away with seven medals and took fourth place overall just during the Sand Devil Classic Tournament held in Page, AZ. Teams from Colorado, Arizona and Utah participated in the tournament. The team is now headed this week for the state qualifying tournament to be held at the Sevier Valley Center, Richfield. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
Hawk wrestlers take fourth at Sand Devil Classic MARCY CURTIS
PAGE, AZ — North Sanpete Hawk Wrestlers attended the Sand Devil Classic in Page, AZ; this past weekend. A total of 29 teams from Utah, Arizona, and Colorado competed at the tournament. This is the second year the
team has attended the tournament and several coaches commented on how much of an improvement the team has made in the past year. Wrestlers who medaled at the tournament were Luis Rodriguez, 170 pounds, first place, senior; Adrian Lemus,
138, second place, senior; Jaden Kabitony, 182, third place, senior; and Laramie “the Bull” Roberts, heavyweight, fourth place, junior; Kasey Curtis, 113, sophomore, fourth place; and fifth place went to both Kalon Bailey, 120, sophomore, and Xander Shel-
Senior Hawk Wrestler Luis Rodriquez, 170 pounds, took first place in the Sand Devil Classic Tournament held last weekend in Page, Arizona. Rodriquez will compete again this weekend ley, 132, a first-year wrestler, in Richfield at the Sevier Valley Center during the state qualifying tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis) sophomore. The team placed fourth overall in the tourney just be- tion that both Coach Bryan competing for those medals hind a 6A school from Colo- Strain and Hootchy Brewer for and team trophies.” rado, a 5A school from Arizona the team is starting to pay off. The team will compete this and a fellow Utah team, Can- One team mother said, “It’s weekend at the Sevier Valley yon View. so awesome to see the Hawk Center, Richfield, during the The hard work and dedica- Wrestlers back on the map and state qualifying tournament.
Two North Sanpete Jr. Hawk Wrestlers take first place at state tourney JAYMI KING
MORONI — North Sanpete Junior High Wrestling Team participated this last weekend in the 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A Junior High State Tournament at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. The tournament had 36 teams and 600 wrestlers competing for state titles in the different weight divisions. The Jr. Hawks had 16 kids that competed at state. The team has been preparing for this event since
November. Working hard at practice and attending several weekend tournaments leading up to the event. They have a very young team and had a lot of new boys join wrestling for the first time this year. It was great to see their excitement grow throughout the season. For the first time in over 10 years, the Hawks had four wrestlers in the final championship match competing for first place and the state title. Killian Olsen, 61 pounds, son of Brandon and Danielle Ol-
sen, Fountain Green, battled his way to the finals middle school bracket where he pulled off a few upsets. He lost to Ashby of Delta in the finals match, but was happy with his second place medal. Mckade Sweat, 73, son of Jerad and Tiffanie Sweat, Mt. Pleasant, had a tough road to his finals match, but because of his hard work and determination he made it look easy. He won the championship match against Pulver of South Summit by a 6-0 decision.
Bryce Swapp, 83, son of Spencer and Bonnie Swapp, Fairview, made his way to the finals match many upsets as well for this first-year wrestler. He lost in the finals to Blackett of Juab and took home a well-deserved second place medal. He plans to continue wrestling next year. Krew King, 70, son of Kris and Jaymi King, Mt. Pleasant, was a returning state champ
from last year and was looking forward to competing for the title again this year. He won the finals match over Tatton of Carbon by technical fall 160. King is a seasoned wrestler and looks forward many more years of wrestling. Taking sixth place were Ty Pringle, Spring City, who is brand new to wrestling this year and Aramis Delbecq, Mt. Pleasant, who joined the team
half-way through the season. The team may be small in numbers but has a lot of heart and continues to grow each year. Team members and parents are excited to watch this program grow and look forward to next year. The team is coached by Kris King who is no stranger to the wrestling world with the assistance of Jerad Sweat, Brandon Olsen and Angel Gomez.
Four members of the North Sanpete Junior Hawk Wrestling Team had a shot at first place during the Junior High State Tournament encompassing 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A schools throughout the state. Mckade Sweat and Krew King both came away with first place medals. The tourney was held at the Sevier Valley Center, Richfield. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
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How to avoid being a victim of cyberattack ALAIN GHIAI
CEO of GlobeX Data Ltd.
VANCOUVER, BC — Not a day seems to go by without reading about the latest cyberattack. No one is safe anymore — big companies like Equifax and Facebook to Uber and eBay have suffered major security breaches, along with countless everyday people. There has long been a prevailing attitude among many individuals that goes, “If I get hacked, I’ll just change my password.” Whether that reflects misplaced trust in a constantly-connected world or simply laziness, it seems the majority of people think a digital security breach will never strike them and if it does, it won’t be a big deal. But deep inside they know that may not be true. Not only is personal money at risk, but so is personal information, as well. As for easily fixing things after having been hacked, ask anyone who’s been digitally compromised and they will tell you it can take years to repair the damage. With the deck seemingly stacked against people, what chance does the average person have if the bad guys have them in their crosshairs? Despite numerous reports of major corporations and entire cities being held hostage by cyber criminals, there acDAILY HERALD tually are things the average
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In today’s society it is not wise to assume that it is safe to access personal finances and information online. One way to protect personal data is to change passwords fairly often, thus making it harder for hackers to access personal accounts. person can do to protect him or herself. Never assume safety Never assume to be safe online. Today’s online world is convenient, with apps for everything and access to personal finances and that most personal information just a tap away on a smartphone. But convenience comes at a price. This very ease in use, is at the center of the problems people are facing today. Social media Cyber theft is largely based on hackers using personal information against its owner. The biggest culprit is social media. Whenever a person updates their status on any of the many platforms, they are giving away information about themself which artificial intelligence can capture.
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before 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.
Sanpete Oakcreek Stockholders Meeting
Sanpete Oakcreek Irrigation Company will hold their Annual Stockholders Meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, in the Fairview Fire Station, 165 North State Street. Legal notice 48953 Published in The Pyramid January 30, 2020.
Through this means, hackers can develop a profile on anyone and their personal habits, including where they bank, where they eat and which gym they frequent. Most people don’t realize they are making it easy for hackers to target them by announcing their profiles to the world. Avoid free services Do not use free services, such as Wi-Fi, email and cloud data storage. While many of these online services are household names and extremely popular — such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger — they are all inherently insecure. In addition, personal privacy is compromised whenever a person uses them. Remember the old saying, “Nothing is really free?” The business model of free services is based on advertising and through their careful monitoring of the habits of their users. Countless millions of individuals are inadvertently handing over their personal data to these companies, which they turn around and sell to other businesses. Consider encryption Consider using an encrypted email service to protect the privacy and security of all messages. If a person insists on staying with G-mail, Yahoo mail
or any of the other many free email services, they should assume their messages can be read by anyone. Therefore, do not send anything sensitive or personal via these email services, such as credit card numbers and passwords. Public Wi-Fi issues Always remember that when a person connects to Wi-Fi in a coffee shop, hotel or airport, they are inadvertently exposing themselves to virtually every single person who is logged on at the same time. Many hackers hang out on public Wi-Fi just waiting for the opportunity to strike. Apps and banking Do not do online banking through apps. Apps are created by third-party developers and there is no way to know if they are secure. A person’s life savings could be wiped out simply by using an app with security holes. Change passwords Everyone has heard this a million times, but do not use the same password for all personal accounts and be sure to change them regularly. The easiest way to handle this is through an inexpensive password manager. About Alain Ghiai Alain Ghiai is the CEO of GlobeX Data Ltd., a publicly listed company (CSE:SWIS) that distributes, designs and develops Swiss-hosted software and cybersecurity solutions for secure data management and secure communications. Ghiai has been an active internet entrepreneur since 2000. In 2009, he was mandated by the Republic and State of Geneva’s Economic Development Office to represent it to Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Canada in all matters relating to the fostering of good relationships between companies originating in GCC countries, Canada and Switzerland. For more information, visit https://www.globexdatagroup.com.
Full repeal of S.B. 2001, Tax Restructuring Revisions, announced SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Gary R. Herbert, President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson issued the following statement regarding the full repeal of S.B. 2001 on Jan. 23: “As elected officials, we are committed to crafting policy that addresses the challenges we face, enhances the quality of life for all Utahns and has the support of the public. In recent weeks, it has become clear that many people have strong concerns regarding legislation passed in December to restructure and revise our tax code.” “They expressed their concerns by signing a petition to include a referendum on the ballot later this year. We applaud those who have engaged in the civic process and made their voices heard. We are not foes on a political battlefield, we are all Utahns committed to getting our tax policy right. That work is just beginning.” “When the 2020 general legislative session opens Jan. 27, legislative leaders will introduce a bill to repeal the changes made in the special session. The intention is that the bill will be ready for the governor’s signature before the completion of the first week of the session.” “Once the repeal is signed into law, the legislature will
begin work under the reinstated tax code to prepare the fiscal year 2021 state budget. Repealing S.B. 2001 will enable the legislature to draft the budget without the uncertainty of a referendum potentially changing the tax code midway through the budget year.” “The original challenge we worked to address lies before us still. Crafting the right policy is critical to our state’s long-term success. Utah has never shrunk from a challenge and, working together, we will chart the right path forward.” “We will take time to reset and address this issue in the future in a way that allows all Utahns to fully understand the challenge we face, engage in the debate over the best solutions and, ultimately, enact policy that best positions Utah for decades to come.” “We are elected to represent our constituents by understanding the issues we face as a state, debating proposed solutions and adopting the right policies. We are encouraged by the high level of interest in this issue and we hope those who signed their names to the petition—and all Utahns—will be engaged as we work together to craft the right policy.”
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MT. PLEASANT — The anchor of our family, Joan (Patsy) Smith peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father Jan. 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Joan was born June 3, 1943, in American Fork, UT. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1961 and began working in the Church Office Buildings in Salt Lake City. She married Craig Smith on Nov. 5, 1971. She was firm in her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings including 13 years of dedicated service in the Manti Temple. She was a loving example to all who knew her, but particularly to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan never had a negative word to say about anyone and often encouraged others to do the same. Throughout her life she also influenced many members of the community through her service as a volunteer at Sanpete Valley Hospital, and as a paraprofessional at Mt. Pleasant Elementary for over 25 years, where she enjoyed helping hundreds of students learn to read. Her favorite responsibility there was playing kickball with the students at recess. Earlier in her life, she enjoyed playing various sports including softball and volleyball. She was also a champion bowler on her league. Her family has fond memories of her enthusiastic love of watching BYU football and the Utah Jazz. She is happily reunited with
her parents, Clyde and Dorothy Newman, sister-in-law, Sharon Newman; son in-law, Jared Tippetts; along with other extended family and friends. She is survived by her children, Melanie (Justin) Swain; Paula (Jared) Tippetts; Ron (Kiersten) Smith; and Ryan (Hillary) Smith. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her brother, Robert (Carolyn) Newman, and Joyce (Dean) Durrant. Those closest to her describe her as one without guile, resilient, strong, loving, patient, kind, understanding, quietly comical and occasionally “Hangry.” Above all, she was one who continually rose above her challenges without complaint. Her lasting legacy will be that of love and kindness. XXXX, XXXX, 2019 | B1 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, in the Mt. Pleasant Third Ward, 295 South State Street. Viewings will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30 and from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, both at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Online condolences at www. rasmussenmortuary.com.
Gary & Beverly DeMille LAVERKIN — Gary DuRell DeMille, 82, passed peacefully at his son’s home Oct. 4, 2019, with his family at his side. Beverly Dawn DeMille, 84, followed on Jan. 14, 2020, when she passed away at her daughter’s home in Cedar City due to causes incident to age and a desire to join Gary. Beverly was born Dec. 2, 1935, to Dean and Reva Williams Palmer in Blackfoot, ID. In her growing up years, she was chief caretaker of her younger sister, Madlyne, due to many long absences by their divorced mother. Beverly and Madlyne lived with many extended relatives and are forever thankful for the kindness and care offered to them. It was a hard life, but they had each other and the Lord truly looked out for them. Gary was born Oct. 24, 1936, to Sheldon and Verda DeMille in a log cabin in LaVerkin. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a firm testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and he strived to live his life in accordance to their teachings. Beverly met Gary, they fell in love and were married Oct. 16, 1954, and later sealed in the St. George Temple April 21, 1955. The couple made their home in LaVerkin and raised five children. However, due to transfers in work, they also enjoyed living in June Lake, CA; Sugar City, ID; Hibbard, ID; Mt. Pleasant and LaVerkin, UT. Beverly was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was honored to serve the Lord in many capacities and with many age-groups. She served as Relief Society president
three times in her life and worked in the Primary, Scouts, Young Women and wherever the Lord called her. She was kind, loving, caring and served people. She especially loved children. Beverly adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Beverly was like a kid; she was impulsive, mischievous, fun-loving and adventurous. She loved the outdoors and instilled that in all of us. Gary and Beverly served two missions to the Philippines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are survived by their children Lorinda (Jerry) Tidwell; Faylynne (Robert) Argyle; Ben (DeAnn Newson) DeMille; Kenneth (Laurie Godfrey) DeMille; and Mike (Debra Washburn) DeMille; 27 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Gary were held Oct. 10, 2019, and services were held for Beverly on Jan. 18, 2020, both in LaVerkin. Interment in the LaVerkin City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Applegate Hospice for their excellent kind, and comforting care of our mom and also of us. Also to Metcalf Mortuary for all their help and comfort at this time of our lives. Online condolence at www. metcalfmortuary.com/obits.
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Granary Arts presents three new exhibitions EPHRAIM—Three new exhibits will open Wednesday, Feb. 12 and showcased with an opening reception Friday, Feb. 28, from 6-8 p.m., at Granary Arts gallery, 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Open hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 11-5 p.m. Admission is free. The main gallery will feature “The Rhizome Remains” by Kari Laine from Feb. 12-May 2. The upper gallery will feature “Tingoi” by Adama Delphine Fawundu from Feb. 12-May 2. The CCA Christensen Gallery will feature “Honor and Dissonance” by Jan Andrews, from Feb. 12-Mar. 20. The Rhizome Remains Created by Kari Laine and curated by J. Sybylla Smith, The Rhizome Remains is inspired by the botanical term “rhizome” and its philosophical counterpart, which suggest that all things are connected. Laine’s exhibition hints at a hope for the future. People are all entangled; past and present, inanimate and organic, invisible and visible. Each aspect of the environment has a lesson to impart. This work amplifies this agency and honors the wisdom still emanating from these muted voices. Although energy cannot be created or destroyed, vibrant energy of any sort has a life span. Human activity holds a sacred key. The daily choices people make about how they live are currently the major force
in determining the livability of the planet which sustains them. The past unlocks mystery and beckons people to listen and observe. The glass-plate photographs in this series are made using a methodical, yet unpredictable, process—an apt metaphor for the lessons that inanimate objects and no-longer living creatures can impart. For more information about the artist, visit www.karilaine. com. Tingoi Created by Adama Delphine Fawundu and curated by J. Sybylla Smith in Tingoi, West African deities shape-shift, defy time and elude human form. Embodied through art forms including dance, music, painting and sculpture their powers are transmitted by stories. As the only child in her immediate family born in America, Fawundu’s connection to Sierra Leone is through stories told by her parents. Her Mende father and Krio mother were raised Catholic in the British colony, Sierra Leone. In their stories of everyday life, she heard mystical stories of medicine men, Bondo Nomoli’s (masked beings), and Mami Wata – an omnipotent yet elusive water goddess. Fawundu’s memories inform her latest work where she manifests conversations between multiple African deities and the forceful extraction of her people due to slavery.
Loops and Whirls, a pigment print from glass plate negative, 2019, was created by Kari Laine, as part of “The Rhizome Remains” exhibit. A screenshot from the film “In Suspect Terrain,” by Jan Andrews, 1997, one-of-two films featured in the “Honor and Dissonance” exhibit.
Aligned with Sodpet, 2017, was created by Adama Delphine Fawundu, as part of the “Tingoi” exhibit opening Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the upper gallery, at Granary Arts, 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Open hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 11-5 p.m. These photo-based multimedia works honor the Mende river goddess, Tingoi, the quintessence of beauty. Tingoi expands human imagination to hold all the beauty the world contains. Fawundu understands deities travel through space and time to inhabit a true world beyond human access. She creates various iterations of these beings as they interfere, intersect and confront current and past social and cultural realities. Natural elements including hair, textiles and cowrie shells are integral and powerful conduits in her work. Masks, a form of self-preservation throughout the violent histories of Colonialism and the
transatlantic slave trade, are prevalent in her practice. Fawundu unfolds the layers of the stories she knows to create new ones. She reimagines, reenacts and recreates Afro futurist identities representing a new narrative, and honoring the complex history of the African Diaspora. For more information about the artist, visit www.delphinefawundu.com. Honor and Dissonance Jan Andrews has been making films for 37 years and her work is deeply formed by her research and training as an anthropologist, and her travels abroad. This exhibition features two films created 14 years apart, both exploring the delicate landscape of mental states.
In Suspect Terrain is an experimental meditation on amnesia and schizophrenia, examining the injured brain and how it reacts to shattered memory, and complete loss of memory. The film is based on two friends of the filmmaker who suffered from these conditions, and involves the collaboration of dancers (Gary Vlasic and Linda Smith) to interpret the dissonance in their lives. Kamikazi (Divine Wind) is an experimental video based on a booklet the Japanese gov-
ernment gave to young men selected to fly planes into enemy ships during World War II. The booklet instructed them how to die with honor for the empire. About Granary Arts Granary Arts is supported in part by Utah Arts and Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Stewart Family Foundation, and generous support from Ephraim City. For more information, visit www.granaryarts.org.
NSMS seventh grade students attend career fair RAY LAFOLLETTE
The Pyramid
MORONI—North Sanpete Middle School (NSMS) held a Career Fair for all seventh grade students on Jan. 22. Approximately 220 students were given the opportunity to meet with career presenters and learn about them at the event. Each of the students received a hand-out to use for collecting information on four careers of their choice. The
students were able to choose from about 18 different careers represented at the fair by volunteer experts and business owners. Career choices that could be explored included the following: Publisher/journalist, photographer, nurse, equine instructor, welder, business manager, addiction recovery coach, prevention coordi-
nator, mortgage loan officer, forest service engineer, real estate broker, merchandizing buyer, transmission specialist, cosmetologist, nail tech salon, coal quality/logistics, entrepreneur and human resources. Once each student selected four choice careers, they attended the four booths of choice for up to 15 minutes each to learn about the careers.
Students would learn items such as educational and training background needed, job duties, salary range, work schedule and working conditions. They also learned what technology and tools are used with each career and some interesting, unknown and unique facts about the career. After the fair, each student is asked to write about their career experience and tell about what career presentation they enjoyed the most and why. Each of the students will also do research and consider what they could do during the
next six years to prepare for a chosen career. That research will include learning about what high school courses could help, along with what the potential job availability is in the near future. Last of all, the research will determine if the career fits inside the STEM field, meaning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The fair was organized by NSMS Shop Teacher Corby Briggs, Business Instructor Carey Ivory, Home Economics Teacher Shawnee Sagers and School Counselor Kami Millett who collaborate teaching the school’s College and Ca-
reers Awareness class. In May, the students will get the opportunity to expe-
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During the Career Fair held Jan. 22 at North Sanpete Middle School, another career presentation the seventh grade students could choose helped them learn about what is involved in working as a cosmetologist. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)
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