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2020 Presidential Primary Election set March 3
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will hold a Democratic and Republican Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. All registered Democrats and Republicans will receive a ballot by mail. About 9,000 ballots began to be sent out beginning Feb. 11. Those not affiliated with a party may receive a letter encouraging them to affiliate and register to vote. Voter registration is required and the deadline to register depends on the method used to register to vote: The deadline to register by mail has already passed, but there is still time to register at the county clerk’s office, which must be done by 5 p.m., on Feb. 25. Registration can also be done by using the online registration system at vote.utah.gov, if done by Feb. 25. A valid Utah driver license or valid Utah ID is required. If both of those deadlines have been missed, voters can still register to vote and cast a provisional ballot at an early voting location or an Election Day voting center. To cast a provisional ballot, voters will be required to provide identification and proof of residence (such as a recent utility bill). Early voting is available at the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office, 160 North Main, Room #202, Manti,
Primary election for Democratic and Republican presidential candidates is on Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Ballots are in the process of being sent out now to all registered Democrat and Republican voters. It is not too late to register to vote. The primary election will determine what presidential candidates will be on the ballot in November. Utah, on the following dates: Tuesday, Feb. 18 thru Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 24 thru Thursday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.; and on Fridays, Feb. 21 and 28, from 12:15 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Voters can view sample ballots and learn more about this election on the state’s election website at vote.utah. gov. Voters must meet certain requirements to register to vote in Utah.
They must be: A U.S. Citizen; a resident of Utah for at least 30 days before the election; and 18 years old on or before the day of the election. Those who are 16 or 17 years old, can pre-register to vote. If they pre-register, they will automatically be registered to vote when they turn 18 years old. Democratic Party Candidates participating in the primary are as follows: Julián Castro, Andrew Yang, Cory
Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Nathan Bloxham, Michael R. Bloomberg, Michael Bennet, Joseph R. Biden, Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer, Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Deval Patrick, and Roque De La Fuente. Republican Party Candidates in the primary are as follows: Robert Ardini, Matthew John Matern, Bob Ely, Joe Walsh, Bill Weld, and Donald J. Trump. The Green Party, Independent American Party, Libertarian Party, and United Utah Party are not participating in Utah’s 2020 Presidential Primary Election to select their presidential and vice presidential nominees. Consequently, their presidential and vice presidential candidates do not officially declare candidacy with the state. The Constitution Party declared its intent to participate in the Presidential Primary Election, but no candidates officially declared candidacy with the state prior to the Dec. 2, 2019 deadline. Later this year, on June 30, another Primary Election will be held for Federal, State, County and School Board positions. That primary will include those seeking to fill the governor seat along with U.S. House, Senator and other seats up for election.
WA highlights teacher Anthony Monticello MT. PLEASANT—Wasatch Academy (WA) knows that teaching English as a second language can be a daunting task. A teacher must work with varying levels of preparedness that can create complexities that make for a challenging endeavor for the non-native speaker student and the teacher. However, Anthony Monticello, one of WAs English Language Learner (ELL) teachers, takes pride in getting students to break out of their comfort zones and use English more in their daily lives outside of class. Monticello grew up in Binghamton, NY, where he developed a strong passion for music. This passion took him to New Orleans, where he attended Tulane University. After graduating with a degree in philosophy and psychology, he moved to Nagoya, Japan, where he met his wife. While in Japan, he spent the first three years of his career in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program teaching English to Japanese high school and
Anthony Monticello middle school students. While living abroad, Monticello learned to value new perspectives, how to take on a challenge, and embrace failure. He shares, “Through my countless mistakes and decisions in the face of adversity, I’ve developed guides that still provide a sense of direction for me.” With the majority of his professional career dedicated to working primarily with international stu-
dents, Monticello’s educational philosophy focuses on teaching students to think in new and creative ways. “I encourage an open discussion in the classroom and make inclusion, creative thinking, and humor a main part of the classroom experience. I challenge my students with social and political questions, and through the study of English literature we discuss issues that are facing society today,” said Monticello. By giving students in his classes the tools to take the difficult first step out of their comfort zones and practicing informal conversations in classes, Monticello mirrors the effort by trying to speak their native languages with them. “If they can see me attempting a language I don’t speak, they are more apt to take those risks too,” said Monticello. Teaching ELL comes with its own challenges for today’s technology-focused youth. Monticello recognized early on that “If the classes,
activities and curriculum are more engaging than the devices in front of the students, then authentic learning is allowed to take place.” “This is quite hard to do,” he says, “and I am constantly learning how to make this happen within my classes; however, I think this is the way to create a productive learning environment for the students I teach.” Monticello enjoys teaching ELL because of the variety each day brings and the ability to get to know students from all over the world. Monticello states, “They have a wealth of knowledge about their home countries, language, traditions, etc. and I enjoy having them share that with the class. International students are able to teach me and the others in the class so much about the world in this way.” When not in the classroom, Monticello enjoys spending time with his adorable labradoodle, listening to music, playing the drums and guitar, snowboarding, mountain biking and exploring the outdoors.
Nephi man wins national competition with rider-sized backyard train set NEPHI — Harry Heil, who took a lifetime love of classic locomotives and built a life-sized train set in his backyard, earned a winning entry last year in the “Metal My Way” contest, a competition across North America which showcases innovative and creative metal projects. Heil was captivated by the Disney Backyard Railroad when he was about 10 years old in the mid-1950s. It sparked an early interest in trains and planted the seed of one day building one himself. He dabbled on the project over the years and was met with various stops and starts during that time based on commitments to his job and family life. “It had been a nagging hobby of mine for many years,” said Heil. “It was always on a burner, but a back
motorcar in the rear. Because the homemade train set was such an impressive creation, it was the winning entry in the Automotive or Vehicle Projects category of the Metal My Way Contest last Sept. 2019. The steam engine is based off a 1968 Danforth train and is about six feet long, measuring 18 inches high and 14 inches long. Heil designed each of the individual cars himself. The train runs on 500 feet of track, which circles around his house in Harry Heil, of Nephi, built this train over a 38-year period. Last year it won Nephi. The train set attracts a lot of the Automotive and Vehicle Projects category of the Metal My Way Contest. attention from neighbors and others passing by, but Heil limits passengers burner.” and on over parts of 38 years, Heil on the locomotive to family memWhen he retired in 2010, he was finally completed the steam loco- bers, often his grandchildren. able to devote more time to the de- motive in 2019, which included four sign. After working on the project off adjoining cars and a Galloping Goose Please see TRAIN, Page A6
AMANDA ROMNEY
There is a need for blood donors to help keep up with the need. Consider donating at one of the upcoming blood drives on Friday, Feb. 28, in Gunnison or Mt. Pleasant.
Cancer patients use more blood than those fighting any other disease BOX ELDER– Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. That’s why this February, the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time, ensuring loved ones have the strength and support to battle cancer. There are two upcoming blood donation opportunities in Sanpete County. Both take place on Friday, Feb. 28: Gunnison 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Gunnison Stake, 95 West Center. Mt. Pleasant 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Stake, 48 South State. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment or make a financial gift, visit www.GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. According to the American Cancer Society, one-in-three people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. An estimated 11,900 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Utah this year. Many of these people will likely have a need for blood. “A loved one’s cancer diagnosis often makes families and friends feel helpless. That’s why the Give Blood to Give Time partnership with the American Cancer Society is so important,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer, American Red Cross. “When someone donates blood or platelets or makes a financial gift, they are helping to give patients and their families’ time, resources and the hope they need to fight back,” said Young. Some types of chemotherapy can damage bone marrow, reducing red blood cell and platelet production. Other times, the cancer itself or surgical procedures cause the problem. Blood products are often needed. In fact, five units of blood are needed every minute to help someone going through cancer treatment. Yet only three percent of people in the United States give blood. More people are needed to donate regularly to help meet the need. Please see CANCER, Page A6
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