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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
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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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Utah Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees SANDY — Know a Utah farmer, rancher or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 Utah Leopold Conservation Award®. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may nominate themselves. The application can be found at www.sandcountyfoundation. org/ApplyLCA. The application deadline date is Aug. 1. Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders. Applications can be emailed to award@sandcountyfoundation.org. If mailed, applications must be postmarked by Aug. 1, and mailed to: Leopold Conservation Award, c/o Utah Farm Bureau Federation, 9865 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070. Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 20 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. In Utah, the $10,000 award is presented with Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Western AgCredit and Utah Cattlemen’s Association. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In his influential 1949 book, A Sand County Almanac, Leopold called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage. “The wise use of our resources and care for the land are always on the mind for Utah’s farmers and ranchers,” said Ron Gibson, president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. “I’m proud of the great ef-
It’s time to consider nominating a landowner who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources. A private landowner in Utah will receive the Leopold Conservation Award in November.
forts of Utah’s farmers and ranchers to take care of the land. I look forward to recognizing them for what they’ve been doing,” said Gibson, “and will continue to do, with this prestigious award.” “Utah farmers and ranchers do an amazing job of caring for their lands and natural resources,” said Brent Tanner, executive vice president of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association. “We are happy to see their hard work recognized and rewarded through the Leopold Conservation Award.” “Leopold Conservation Award recipients are at the forefront of a movement by America’s farmers and ranchers to simultaneously achieve economic and environmental success,” said Kevin McAleese, Sand County Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer. The Leopold Conservation Award Program in Utah is made possible thanks to the generous support of Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Western AgCredit, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, Sand County Foundation, The Nature Conservancy in Utah, Producers Livestock Marketing Association, Utah Wool Growers Association, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah
Association of Conservation Districts. The Utah Leopold Conservation Award will be presented at the Utah Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting in November. The first Utah Leopold Conservation Award recipient was selected in 2007. JY Ferry & Son, Inc. of Corinne received the award in 2019. About LCA The Leopold Conservation Award is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. Sand County Foundation presents the award in California, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont). For more information on the award, visit www.leopoldconservationaward.org. About SCF Sand County Foundation inspires and enables a growing number of private landowners to ethically manage natural resources in their care, so future generations have clean and abundant water, healthy soil to support agriculture and forestry, plentiful habitat
for wildlife and opportunities for outdoor recreation. For more information, visit www.sandcountyfoundation. org. About UFB The Utah Farm Bureau is the largest general farm and ranch organization in the state with more than 34,000 member families. Its mission is to inspire all Utah families to connect, succeed and grow through the miracle of agriculture. It strives to bring value to every citizen and community through love of God, family, country and the land through political action, educational and informational means. For more information, visit www.utahfarmbureau.org. About UCA The Utah Cattlemen’s Association has represented Utah cattle producers since 1870, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy and by supporting and establishing the adoption of good principles of raising and marketing cattle and caring for the land we ranch on. Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. For more information, visit www.utahcattlemen.org. About Western AgCredit Western AgCredit is the leader within the agricultural finance industry with nearly 100 years of lending to farmers in the Intermountain West. It currently serves approximately 1,700 customers with a full range of credit and financial services, as well as providing financial and volunteer support to several agricultural and community activities, including, among others, Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, Utah Wool Growers Association, the FFA and 4-H. For more information, visit www.westernagcredit.com.
Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Feb. 3 Dyna Yvonne Folkerson,
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Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72-hour hold and the charge of intoxication. Bail was set at $220. Cynthia Gardner, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of distribution or manufacture of controlled substance and possessions of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $12,630. Kellen Jett Holdaway, Fairview, was arrested on U.S. Highway 89 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI (metabolite), distribution or manufacture of controlled substance and possessions of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $16,360. Tiffany Joyce Leifson, Mt. Pleasant, was attested in Manti by Adult Probation and Parole on Fourth District, Fourth Circuit American Fork and Santaquin Justice Court Warrants. No bail was set. Servando Nejera, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by the Moroni Police Department on charges of rape, forcible sodomy, distribution of schedule 1 drug, and an I.C.E. detainer. No bail was set. Matthew Bradley Stocks, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested
in Mt. Pleasant by Adult Probation and Parole on charges of possessions of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $5,680. Feb. 4 Mateo Martinez-Palmares, Centerfield, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol concentration at over .05, open container or drinking alcohol in a vehicle, no valid license and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,570. Jeremy Lavay Davis, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Adult Probation and Parole on a 72-hour hold. No bail was set. Steven Eugene Worley, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Manti by Adult Probation and Parole on charges of extradition warrant from Nye County, NV. No bail was set. Feb. 5 Austin David Neilson, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 120-days warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Christopher Richardson, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of possessions of methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $11,360.
Feb. 6 Alana Clarissa Duncan, Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Spring City Police Department on a hold for Sandy City Police Department. No bail was set. Ray Jack Lamoreaux, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of reckless driving and violation of protective order. Bail was set at $2,630. Feb. 7 Amby Ross Livingston, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72-hour hold for Adult Probation and Parole. No bail was set. Michael Patrick McClain, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72-hour hold for Adult Probation and Parole. No bail was set.
Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Feb. 4 are as follows: Receipts: 691; last week: 1144; feeder steers: higher; feeder heifers: lower. Holstein steers: few; slaughter bulls: lower; cows: higher.
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Beer truck perspectives A while back, I saw a semitruck travelling down Highway 89. It was a beer truck. In big logo lettering on the side of the huge van trailer, it read “Keystone Light.” Then in smaller, but still quite large, lettering were the words of a slogan, “Parties Happen.” That same day, in the evening, I was flipping channels on TV and saw part of a sports show on ESPN. A Jack Daniels whiskey advertisement came on. At the end of the ad, the voice-over message said, “Whatever you’re celebrating, celebrate responsibly.” Those two ads got me to thinking. (I know, I know – once again, me thinking is weird and dangerous.) What I saw in the two slogans was differing philosophical ways of looking at the world. “Parties happen” represents the “you can’t escape your destiny” approach to life. You don’t have control over what life is going to bring to you. So the best you can do is attempt to be prepared for the eventualities that may come your way. If life deals you a party, because they just happen, you’d better have a 30-pack case of beer at the ready in the refrigerator. “Celebrate responsibly” implies that there is a decision making process involved in life. There are choices to be made. The marketers at the Jack Daniels distillery don’t care what you’re celebrating. But ostensibly at least, and I have to believe sincerely, they want their customers to make responsible decisions with their celebrating. I, personally, pretty much subscribe to the Forrest Gump school of thought on the subject. Remember at the end of the movie? — as the feather is floating in the air, Forrest says: “I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it’s both.” Sometimes we don’t have control over situations that happen in our lives. But we do have some control over how we react to the situations. It’s a tricky business. An incident from the McDonald’s restaurant in Beaver comes to mind. (And I use the term “restaurant” loosely. Even though that’s what the joint likes to call itself.) This happened years ago when my kids were still at home and we were on a day trip for skiing at what was then called Elk Meadows Resort, now known as Eagle Point. The teenage girl working the drive through window handed out a cup of hot chocolate to me. The hot chocolate was dripping down the side of the cup and
Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 196.00-232.00; 400-500 lbs 152.50-190.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-161.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00-157.50; 700-800 lbs 122.50-139.00; 800-900 lbs 120.00-136.50; 900-1000 lbs 118.00-125.75; 1000 lbs scarce. Holstein steers: 700-800 lbs 58.50-77.50. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs
oozing out from under the lid. It was messy. It was icky. I said to the girl something like, “Umm, this is really a mess. It’s dripping down the side.” I was thinking that she’d take it back and apologize and get me a more acceptable serving. How she responded became a family joke that gets repeated quite often to this day. She simply said, “Oh, it does that.” Her tone conveyed the message that I should understand the inevitability of drippy, sloppy hot drink cups. “It does that.” It happens. Parties happen. Death and taxes happen. “Stuff” (or any other word you want to substitute) happens. It does that! Even though she may have thought that destiny ruled the hot chocolate cup world, she really had a choice. Rather than attempt to fix the problem, the choice she made was to expect me to accept the fact that sloppy, messed up, hot chocolate servings were my destiny. And, I had a choice too. And on that occasion, being a bit taken aback by her response, and unlike what I think I would normally do, I simply wrapped a napkin around the cup and accepted that a “party had just happened.” I did, however, “celebrate responsibly” and was careful that I didn’t burn my tongue. In my experience, parties usually need a little planning – even if it’s done spur of the moment. Celebrations fit into the same category, unless they’re spontaneous upon winning the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes or a gigantic jackpot in Las Vegas. Neither of those things has happened to me. I think we all could use a few more parties and celebrations. So if it looks like one is going to happen or should happen, let’s be responsible and help it be a success regardless of what beverages we might have on hand. In other matters, it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow! Express your love to family and friends by giving away flowers or chocolate or something. A nicely prepared, clean, cup of hot chocolate would be a good gift too, wouldn’t it? A smile to end with: On Valentine’s Day morning, Emma woke up with a start. Her husband Jim asked what was the matter. She told him, “I just had a dream that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s Day. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” Jim said. That evening, Jim came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, Emma opened it – only to find a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams.”
145.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs 132.50-160.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-155.00; 600-700 lbs 116.00-144.00; 700-800 lbs 112.50-126.25; 800-900 lbs 95.00-121.50; 900-1300 lbs 94.25-96.25; heiferettes: 99.00-105.25. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 58.25-65.50. Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 115.00-119.00. Slaughter bulls: 68.2578.75.
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Christensen’s celebrate 50th Anniversary FOUNTAIN GREEN—David and Linda Christensen, Fountain Green, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 6, 2020. They were honored with a dinner and program prepared and presented by their children and grandchildren at the Fountain Green Dance Hall on Feb. 9. David and Linda have been blessed with five children;
a son, Allen Christensen, Fountain Green; and four daughters, Diane (Russ) Schmidt, Stansbury Park; Teresa (Shawn) Ashworth, Fairview; Jeanine (Spencer) Mack, Ephraim; and Sarah (Christopher) Christensen, St. George. In addition, they have been blessed with 24 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Hospital births GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: Jan. 28 A girl, Gracilynn Ann Balch, was born to Emily Edwards and Blake Balch, Centerfield. She weighed seven pounds two ounces. A boy, Maverick Kade Earl, was born to Drew and Amber Earl, Gunnison. He weighed
seven pounds 11 ounces. Jan. 30 A girl, Iyla Ranee Taylor, was born to Dillon and Shyanne Taylor, Gunnison. She weighed eight pounds three ounces. Feb. 2 A boy, Baylor LeeRoy Childs, was born to Landon and Regan Childs, Centerfield. He weighed eight pounds two ounces.
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The number of cougars that can be harvested has been increased in several areas of Utah, effective immediately, due to struggling deer populations. Cougars are the main predator of mule deer. (Photo courtesy of Utah DWR)
Cougar harvest objectives increased to help deer populations SALT LAKE CITY— Cougar harvest objectives were increased in a recent emergency change, in an effort to help struggling deer populations in several areas of Utah. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Director Mike Fowlks issued the emergency change to the 2019– 2020 Utah Cougar Guidebook to allow for more harvest of cougars, which are the main predator of mule deer in Utah. “Cougar populations have grown along with mule deer populations over the last decade,” DWR game mammals coordinator Darren DeBloois said. “Cougar populations don’t immediately decline when deer populations do, and in some cases, cougar populations may be maintained by switching to different types of prey.” “Deer populations in some areas of Utah, however, have declined due to drought and heavy winter conditions over the past two years,” he says. “In circumstances like these, mule deer populations can sometimes struggle to grow
and recover.” The majority of the units receiving increases are “harvest-objective,” meaning that once the quota for that area is filled, the hunt will close. As part of the emergency change, the total cougar harvest objective for 11 hunting units around the state where deer populations are struggling will be increased by 117. “The units with emergency permit changes have exhibited deer population declines of 15 percent or greater and have either already filled their harvest objective for cougar or are expected to, based upon previous harvest success,” DeBloois said. “Reductions in cougar populations on these units and at these levels can facilitate mule deer herd recovery while providing sustainable management of both predator and prey populations.” The change for increasing the cougar permits is in effect now, all the other rules in the Utah Cougar Guidebook have not changed and remain in effect.
Feb. 12 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Three new exhibits, “The Rhizome Remains” by Kari Laine; “Tingoi” 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. 14 7 p.m., Brian Stucki, internationally known tenor, and students will perform a Valentine’s Day Concert that will surely include many favorite love songs in the ballroom at the Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East. Tickets are available at the door. As part of the Spring City Concert Series all proceeds go toward maintenance of the ballroom’s grand piano. 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.,
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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 and the Connections Support Group for individuals with mental health issues both meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month. All NAMI meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m. The Family Support Group meets in the Sanpete Valley Hospital cafeteria at 1100 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant. For info call Vickie (435) 851-0220. The Connections Support Group meets at 1050 South Medical Drive, (Next to Therapy West) Mt. Pleasant. For info call Barb (435) 436-5452. Narconon Narconon reminds families that an addict typically does not like being an addict. After a while the lifestyle they live while being addicted to drugs and alcohol gets old. So then one would ask, why they don’t just stop? It is confusing for people who don’t understand addiction. The drugs have become a solution to a life problem. This can only be handled by going to treatment. Don’t just assume it’s a phase, it will end, or they will get tired of it eventually. Then people are left to deal with tragic consequences. For more information on how to handle addiction, visit www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/ why-cant-they-just-stop. 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.
Anglers need to report, release tagged northern pike caught in Utah Lake SALT LAKE CITY— After northern pike were placed in Utah Lake illegally, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has been asking anglers to catch and kill the invasive predators. But now there is one exception: Anglers who catch a northern pike with a red tag should report it to the DWR and then let the fish go. DWR biologists began tagging some of the northern pike in Utah Lake and its tributaries in February as part of a study to learn more about the seasonal locations and movements of juvenile and adult pike in Utah Lake, the Provo River and Hobble Creek. The study will last for at least five years. Biologists will continue tagging fish for about six
weeks, and hope to tag at least 50 fish that are 12 inches or longer. The tags are thin, red pieces of plastic attached to the fish and indicate that transmitters have also been implanted in the fish so biologists can track them with GPS technology. “We are asking anglers to release pike with these tags because the transmitters will enable us to track their movements, which will help us develop a control program in the future,” Keith Lawrence, DWR central region native aquatics biologist, said. “As in the past, if anglers catch a pike without one of these tags, they are still required to remove the fish from the water and kill it.” “In that case, we request
that they either bring the fish to the DWR office in Springville, if possible, or freeze it and call the DWR so that arrangements can be made to pick up the fish,” says Lawrence. “If a tagged pike inadvertently dies, we would still like to recover the fish so that the transmitter can be reused.” Anyone who catches a tagged northern pike in Utah Lake or one of its tributaries, is asked to do the following: • Contact the DWR at 801491-5658; • Report the date and exact location where the fish was caught; • Report the tag number; • And release the fish unharmed. Northern pike were illegally introduced to Utah Lake
around 2010. Due to their ability to rapidly reproduce and their predatory nature, DWR biologists are worried about the effect the pike will have on other fish species, including the June suckers — an endangered fish species only found in Utah Lake. “Northern pike can do great harm both to the endangered June sucker and to some of the sportfish species in Utah Lake,” Lawrence said. “For that reason, we are asking anglers to assist us when they catch these fish, notifying us when they catch a tagged one, and if possible, providing untagged fish to us for analysis. That information will be extremely helpful toward our efforts to document their impact and control their spread.”
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Wasatch Academy Class of 2020 seniors were honored during their last home game of the season held Feb. 5 at Geno Morgan Court, Mt. Pleasant. The Tigers plucked the Layton Christian Academy Eagles 130-49. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy)
WA honors 2020 seniors, plucks Eagles 130-49 MT. PLEASANT— Wasatch Academy scored early and often in a celebration of its senior night Feb. 5 against the Layton Christian Academy Eagles (LCA) Utah signee Caleb Lohner poured in 23 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals to lift the No. 6-ranked Tigers who stormed past Layton Christian, 130-49. Fellow senior Mady Sissoko, who has signed with Michigan State, added 21 points,
seven rebounds, three blocks and three steals for the Tigers (26-2), and classmate Richie Saunders, who has signed with BYU, added 21 points with seven steals and four assists for a Wasatch Academy team that jumped out to a 35-4 first-quarter start and never looked back. Cincinnati-bound Mike Saunders scored 16 points for Wasatch Academy, who got plenty of contributions from underclassmen, as well.
Junior post Fousseyni Traore had 12 points, five rebounds and three assists off the bench, and Brennan Rigby supplied 13 points, four assists and two steals for the Tigers, who got 10 assists apiece from freshman Trey Evans and sophomore Richard Isaacs, Jr. in the team’s final home game of the year at Geno Morgan Court. Ryan Nkunda had 14 points to lead Layton Christian.
At the 3A State Swimming Competition, North Sanpete’s Men’s 200 Freestyle Relay team comprised of (left to right): Stockton Bailey, Brigham Lewis, Alex Mower and Kayson Smith, placed third and created a new school record of 1:39.12 on Feb 7-8 at Brigham Young University. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hadley)
Women’s a-league volleyball MT. PLEASANT — In women’s volleyball action this week, We Dig Your Tips defeated Set To Kill 25-12, 25-14, 15-11. The Volley Llamas beat Watts Up 12-25, 27-
25, 15-3, 15-9. Block and Awe over Watts Up 25-21, 25-21, 15-8 and Service With A Smile beat Block and Awe 25-17, 2519, 15-2. 1. We Dig Your Tips....... 4-0
2. Service With A Smile.. 3-1 3. The Volley Llamas...... 3-1 4. Block and Awe........... 2-2 5. Watts Up.................. 0-4 6. Set To Kill................ 0-4
Women’s b-league volleyball MT. PLEASANT — In women’s volleyball action this week, Passed Our Prime defeated Nutmeg in three games 14-25, 25-20, 15-11. T-Birds beat Just For Fun 25-19, 2519. Spiked Punch over Twisted Sistar’s in three games 19-25, 25-23, 15-10 and Volley Girls beat Wii Not Fit in three games 25-22, 23-25, 15-13. Shooters defeated Good Volley Miss Molly 25-17, 25-11. The Crazy Chicks over Good Volley Miss Molly 25-19, 25-
12. Dig It defeated Just Hit It 25-15, 25-16 and Wii Not Fit beat Serve-Ivors 25-17, 25-19. Serve-Ivors over Butt Naked 25-21, 27-25. Digz beat The Crazy Chicks 25-21, 2512. Volley Girls defeated Knee Pad Rehab in three games 1325, 25-18, 15-9 and Knee Pad Rehab over Girls Night Out in three games 25-14, 24-26, 15-11. 1. Passed Our Prime....... 4-0 2. Volley Girls............... 4-0 3. Digz..........................3-0
4. Nutmeg..................... 3-1 5. Spiked Punch.............. 3-1 6. Dig It........................ 3-1 7. Knee Pad Rehab........... 5-2 8. Serve-Ivors................ 3-2 9. Just Hit It................... 2-2 10. Girls Night Out......... 2-2 11. Wii Not Fit................ 2-2 12. T-Birds.................... 2-2 13. The Crazy Chicks.......2-4 14. Shooters .................. 1-2 15. Twisted Sistar’s......... 1-3 16. Good Vol. Miss Molly. 1-4 17. Butt Naked.................1-5 18. Just For Fun...............0-3
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North Sanpete swimmer Brigham Lewis took seventh place in the Men’s 100 Breaststroke and also broke the school record with a time of 1:07.48 at the 3A State Swimming Competition at Brigham Young University Feb. 7-8. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hadley)
North Sanpete swimmer Hope Christensen took fifth place in the 50 Freestyle and set a new school record of 26.92 at the 3A State Swimming Competition at Brigham Young University Feb. 7-8. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hadley)
NSHS swim team places well in state competition JORI TURPIN
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PROVO- North Sanpete High School’s (NSHS) swim team traveled to Brigham Young University Feb. 7-8 for the annual 3A State Swimming Competition. This year the swimmers hoped to finish better than last year as the team has continued to grow and improve with the use of the new Mt. Pleasant swimming facility.
Last year, the Hawks men’s and women’s teams both placed 17th at state; however, this year North Sanpete was able to achieve their goals and improve and have jumped up a few spaces. The girls placed 14th and the boys placed 13th. Besides improving their overall team placement at state, the Hawks also had some individual and team success. The Men’s 400 Free Relay
took ninth place and set a new school record of 3:46.29; Hope Christensen took fifth place in the 50 Freestyle with a new school record of 26.92; Brigham Lewis placed seventh in the Men’s 100 Breaststroke and broke the school record with a time of 1:07.48; and the Men’s 200 Free Relay team took third with a new school record of 1:39.12.
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SALT LAKE CITY — If you don’t ski or snowboard, winter in Utah can feel never-ending. But another great way to get outdoors is embarking on an afternoon or a weekend of ice fishing. Here are three spots that offer great fishing in February as well as incredible views to help you forget the cold temperatures: Flaming Gorge Reservoir Flaming Gorge Reservoir is well-known for its amazing fishing, and wintertime is no different. Located in the northeastern corner of the state, half of this large reservoir is in Utah and the other half crosses into Wyoming. The northern side typically freezes over in the winter, while the Utah side of the reservoir often has open water, giving you the option to do both types of fishing in the winter. However, the reservoir does freeze completely over some winters, so be sure to check fishing reports on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website for conditions. “Flaming Gorge has a lot of awesome fishing opportunities in the winter,” DWR Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “The open water areas are great for those who like to fish from shore and boat, and ice anglers can fish the frozen areas. Flaming Gorge has a lot of fish species, and many of them like the cool, winter months.”
Utah not only has some spectacular winter scenery but also offers three great fishing waters that include Flaming Gorge, Fish Lake and Green River that are excellent fishing opportunities in February. Fish Lake sponsors an annual Perch ice fishing tournament to be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. This waterbody offers lake trout, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, smallmouth bass and burbot. While you’re more unlikely to catch smallmouth bass in the winter due to the cold temperatures, you can catch the other species on both sides of the reservoir, although you typically have better odds of catching kokanee salmon in the open water. Burbot, a tasty, coldwater cod-like species, were illegally introduced into Flaming Gorge, and so any burbot you catch must be kept. Winter is a great time to catch them, and you are encouraged to target them to help remove them from the reservoir. You
can also make a difference by keeping lake trout under 25 inches to help thin the population. “We have too many of them in the reservoir and thinning that size will help increase the number of trophy sized fish,” Oplinger said. Fish Lake Fish Lake is another great place to go fishing in February. It offers lake trout, yellow perch, kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. Fish Lake has a lot of perch, and winter is a great time to catch them. The DWR hosts an annual perch ice fishing tournament at Fish Lake, and this year it will be held Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Small jigs or ice flies tipped with mealworms, wax worms or nightcrawlers are great to use when targeting perch or smaller trout, and you should fish closer to the shoreline for these species. To catch larger lake trout and splake, try fishing at depths of 2040 feet and use larger jigs and bait. “Fish Lake is unique because it has good fishing access during the winter and is full of fish species that are easy to catch under the ice,” Oplinger said. Green River While it might seem unusual to fish a stream during the winter, the Green River offers great fishing during the winter months and is much less crowded than during the summer. It is one of the most popular trout fishing rivers in Utah, offering brown and rainbow trout, both of which can be caught during the winter. Fly fishing (primarily by drift boat or wading) is popular, even in the winter months, but be sure to dress appropriately so you stay warm. You can also fish successfully from the shoreline, using lures. Bait is not allowed on this section of the Green River. “The Green River is unique because it is the largest trout stream in Utah by depth and width,” Oplinger said. “It is one of the few opportunities for you to use a drift boat while fishing in Utah.”
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In The Sixth Judicial District In And For Sanpete County, State Of Utah Estate of Jill Alice Jacobson aka Jill A Jacobson, Deceased Probate No. 203600002 Tyrell Roush, whose address is 7103 South Sorrento Way, West Jordan, Utah 84081, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative's attorney of record, Lonn Litchfield, 206 8th Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103; (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Sanpete County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. LONN LITCHFIELD Hawkins and Sorensen 206 8th Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 801-556-6605 Legal Notice 49227 Published in The Pyramid February 6, 13 and 20, 2020.
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 March 4, 2020 either electronically using the Divisions o n - l i n e 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) 51-8883 (a45392): Viadel Torrecilla Gonzalez propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola Hideaway Valley) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4142 (a45415): Julie Clifford propose(s) using 10.885 ac-ft. from groundwater (Milburn) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-3332 (a45450): Freedom Irrigation and Water Works Company propose(s) using 0.12 cfs from the Currant Canyon Creek (Freedom) for MUNICIPAL: In Freedom. EXTENSIONS 51-5408 (a12756): De Upsilson 2 LLC, Indian Ridge Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 48.59 ac-ft. from the 2 Springs and 3 Wells (Indianola) for RECREATION: 510 cabins, clubhouse and swimming pool, camping area, incidental use. Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. INTERIM STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 49365 Published in The Pyramid on February 6 and 13, 2020.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with 10-9a-404 of the Utah State Code Annotated, 1953, as Amended, and in accordance with USC 109a-403, the Mt. Pleasant City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing as part of the process of adopting a General Plan for 2020-2030, on 18 February 2020, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is the Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. If you would like to attend this meeting and need help in order to attend or participate in the hearing, please call Dave Oxman at (435) 462-2456, ext: 105, at least 3 days prior to the meeting and he will make reasonable accommodations. Dave Oxman Planning & Zoning Secretary Legal notice 49467 Published in The Pyramid February 6 and 13, 2020.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 18 February 2020, the Mt. Pleasant City Council will hold a public hearing at the hour of 6:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is the Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to amending Ordinance No. 2017-01 City of Mt. Pleasant Amending Ordinance 2016-02 an Ordinance Altering Certain Meeting Times. The City desires to change the time of certain meetings to better accommodate public attendance. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. If you would like to attend this meeting and need help in order to attend or participate in the hearing, please call Jeanne Tejada at (435) 462-2456, ext: 102, at least 3 days prior to the meeting and she will make reasonable accommodations. Jeanne M. Tejada Mt. Pleasant City Recorder Legal notice 49468 Published in The Pyramid February 6 and 13, 2020.
NOTICE OF LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT, EARLY VOTING & ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATION FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Public notice is hereby given that a Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment will be conducted. Registered voters in Sanpete County can vote early for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election in accordance with the provisions of Section 20A-3-601, Utah Code Annotated. Details specified below: Logic & Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment Sanpete County Clerk's Office 160 North Main, Room #202, Manti, Utah February 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Early Voting Sanpete County Clerk's Office 160 North Main, Room #202, Manti, Utah Tues. February 18, 2020 - Thurs. February 20, 2020, Mon. February 24, 2020 - Thurs. February 28, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays, February 21, 2020 and February 28, 2020 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Election Day: March 3, 2020, 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Voters can view sample ballots and learn more about this election on the state's election website at vote.utah.gov. Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal Notice 49550 Published in The Pyramid February 13, 2020.
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Wasatch Academy Tigers finished their regular-season Feb. 8 with a big win over the American Heritage Patriots 117-60 in American Fork. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy)
Balanced effort leads Tigers past American Heritage in season finale AMERICAN FORK— A balanced effort and a lot of sharing closed the regular season for the Wasatch Academy boys’ basketball team Feb. 8. Michigan State signee Mady Sissoko had 18 points, four assists, four steals and four blocked shots, and Utahbound Caleb Lohner and five-star sophomore Richard Isaacs each scored 13 to help the Tigers cruise by the American Heritage Patriots, 117-60 in American Fork. Sophomore Leonard Miller
also had 13 points for Wasatch Academy (27-2), which got 16 points, two assists and three blocks from BYU signee Richie Saunders and 10 points, four rebounds, three steals and three blocks from junior Fousseyni Traore. Isaacs also had a team-high eight assists and five steals for the Tigers, who forced 26 steals and 12 turnovers. Keba Keita led American Heritage with 22 points, and Connor Mckee added 21 for the Patriots (15-5).
OBITUARIES Mark K. Anderson 1952 ~ 2020 MANTI — Mark Kay Anderson, 67, peacefully passed away in his home Feb. 3, 2020. Mark was born June 13, 1952, to George M. and Afton K. Anderson. He was the sixth-of-seven children and grew up in Moroni. He was a graduate of North Sanpete High School, Snow College and Utah State University. After serving in the New Zealand Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he married Margie Olson and together they had four children. Mark and Margie were later divorced. Mark was a friend to all he came in contact with. His sense of humor and infectious smile touched many lives. He loved his family, his faith, photography, history and sports.....especially the Cubs! Mark married Mary Anderson Dec. 26, 1999. They were fortunate to have much love and companionship for 20 wonderful years. He taught seminary in Roosevelt, Manti and Gunnison, then moved on to work as a recruiter at Snow College. Later on, he served as a bishop in a student ward at the college. Many will always remember Mark as the voice of the Snow College Badgers for over 30 years. Mark continued to work in Sanpete County in the title and real estate industry until his retirement in 2019. He was involved in civic, athletic and church service. He served as Chairman of the Central Utah Sterling Scholars for many years, as well as the director of the Miss Sanpete Pageant. Mark loved being involved in his local
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community. He held positions on the Sanpete County Planning and Zoning Committee, Ephraim and Manti City councils and served as a Sanpete County Commissioner. Mark had a great love for the gospel and his Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved serving those around him. He was a master teacher and served on the high council in the Manti, Utah Stake, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mark is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson; children, Tiffany (Cory) Magleby; Katie (Ryan) Ericksen; McKay (Brooke) Anderson; and Amie (Jeff) Tukuafu; and bonus children, Kris (Conan) Robison; and Valorie (Joseph) Christensen; 21 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Kaye Hurst, Virginia Johnson, Marilyn Turnbow; and brothers, Paul, Niel and Jerry Anderson. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Feb. 7 in the Manti Stake Center. Interment was in the Manti City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com. Funeral Directors Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Venturing out for Bald Eagle day in the new 2020 Kia Telluride CRAIG AND DEANNE CONOVER
SANPETE COUNTY — Last year we heard about the Bald Eagle viewing day that is hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), at locations where the eagles can usually be seen and visitors can learn more about America’s wildlife symbol. We took advantage of the event with our grandson, Jensen, and traveled to Sanpete County to see if we really would see some Bald Eagles again this year. Last year we did see close to 30 eagles, so when February was getting close we were looking for the date that it would take place at the Fountain Green Fish Hatchery. If fact, our grandson was looking forward to the day and even asked us a couple of times when we would be going. This year the event happened during our week with the new Kia Telluride, which has become one of the most popular selling mid-sized SUV’s in the country right now. Some folks have to get on a waiting list to even purchase one. We figured it would be a great opportunity to spend a day looking for eagles with our grandson and testing out how the SUV would perform for a family. We even went so far as to invite Craig’s mother, Pat,
While taking a break from eagle watching, Deanne poses with the Telluride outside of the Mt. Pleasant Memorial Building after a tasty lunch at Main Street Pizza. along for the ride in one of the two rear captain’s chairs. The day dawned as crystal clear Saturday, Feb. 8, a far cry from the snow and rain that had been around for most of the week, with temperatures reaching into the 50s in Sanpete County. We could not have asked for a more perfect day for a drive, and opportunity to see these majestic birds. During the short 45 minute ride south to Fountain Green, we were able to get nice and comfortable in the new Kia. Jensen and grandma Pat even
found they could recline the rear seats to make the adventure even more enjoyable for them. This new Kia is loaded with all kinds of technology and creature comforts that everyone enjoyed, including the heated and ventilated front and rear seats, Jensen didn’t know which he liked best, the heat or the cooling feature. Guess it depended on the time of day! The added front and rear sunroofs made looking for Eagles so much easier and when we came upon some that were
just soaring and looking for food, Jensen and grandma could easily see them from the rear seats. We found about five of the majestic Bald Eagles floating around an area just southwest of Spring City with one perched in an old cottonwood tree just off the road as we headed back to Highway 89. It was awe inspiring to just sit in the Kia and watch them through the sunroof floating in the afternoon breeze. The huge 10 inch touchscreen that served as our
navigator for the adventure was outstanding and allowed Deanne to use Apple CarPlay with ease and display a huge map for Craig to navigate with. Of course the new Kia has all kinds of extra safety features that were also of great use on the 180 mile adventure. Kia’s “Lane keep assist” is one of the best we have encountered especially at this price point. The assist would hold the Telluride true and in the middle of the lane with ease, even when the lines seemed to disappear because of being covered with salt from recent snow storms. The only time the assist seemed to struggle was on the tight canyon curves and then a little extra driver turning was needed to stay in the lane. The “radar cruise” function would bring the Kia to a complete stop and go again after the vehicle in front of us proceeded, awesome! The Kia also features blind spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, front collision warning and braking along with parking sensors, rain sensing wipers and automatic high beam headlamps. Jensen, at just over five years old, found it quite easy to get in and out of the Telluride with ease, in fact demanding that he could do it by himself. He was also able to fasten his seat belt
and open and shut the rear door, which has been made wider to help with getting into the rear seat. There is room in the rear for a couple of adults or three kids if needed, with extra space behind the third seat for stuff. We figured we could fit about six carry on pieces of luggage back there if needed. The new SUV is equipped with a nice 3.8 liter V6 that is coupled to an 8-speed transmission and produces a strong 291 horsepower and 262 ft. lbs. of torque. We found that it was more than capable of handling the altitude and twisty mountain roads of central Utah, even making the 80 mph dash to Nephi with ease. The Telluride seems to drive smaller than it looks, we felt it was easier to park and get into tight spaces than we would have thought when first looking at the SUV. That Saturday turned out to be the perfect mid-winter adventure into Sanpete County and we did get to see several Eagles while out and about in the new Telluride. It became quickly evident to us why the Telluride is popular as a family SUV. We feel the Telluride is priced right and a great value for any growing family. Base price: $43,499; price as driven: $47,255.
Make wise choices when a representative payee manages money DENVER, CO — Some of get monthly Social Security come benefits need help manWhen a person is assigned the millions of people who or Supplemental Security In- aging this money. to help you manage your monthly benefits, that person is called a representative payee. Social Security may decide a person needs a representative payee if Social Security receives information that indicates you need help to manage the money. Social Security tries to select someone who knows you and wants to help you. The representative payee should be someone who you trust, who sees you often, and who clearly understands your needs. The representative payee will receive your monthly benefits on your behalf and must
then use the money to pay for your current needs. Eligible costs include housing and utilities; food, medical and dental expenses; personal care items; clothing; and rehabilitation expenses (if you’re disabled). If there is a specific person that you want to act as the representative payee, tell a Social Security representative, and they will consider the request. Social service agencies, nursing homes, or other organizations are also qualified to act as a representative payee. Ask them to contact Social Security. If you receive a decision
from Social Security that you have had a representative payee appointed to manage your money and you don’t agree that you need one, or if you want a different representative payee, write to Social Security within 60 days to appeal that decision. If you can’t manage your finances, someone else can help. If you have a trusted friend or family member who can be your representative payee, then read the following publication online at www.ssa. gov/pubs/EN-05-10076.pdf. This guide provides more information on Social Security representative payee rules.
ceived the good news that her cancer is in remission. The next day, her then-boyfriend, Justin Perry, proposed to her – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The couple talked about marriage while she battled cancer, but they wanted to wait until she was in remission. Justin Perry said he didn’t want to go another day without asking her to marry him. They were married in September. Her red blood cell counts still get low at times. When that happens, she goes in for another blood transfusion. “I think it’s safe to say that my successful battle with cancer depended upon complete strangers and their donated blood. For this, I am grateful,” Stephenie Perry said. “Sometimes I hear stories from friends about people who are scared of needles or afraid to donate blood,” she related. “I wish I could stand face-to-face with those people and tell them there is nothing scary about saving a life – a life like mine.” How to donate All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in
generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About ARC The American Red Cross (ARC) shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. About ACS The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
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Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, announced the winners of the sixth “Metal My Way” contest which showcased creative and innovative metal projects built across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The 2019 contest saw a record 1,596 submissions between July 1 and August 31. Contestants submitted photos or videos of their metal creations online through http://metalmyway.com/. The individual category projects were graded based on complexity, scale, creativity, craftsmanship and quantity of metal used. Winners in each category received a Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Pak 180 HD MIG Wire Feed Welder. “We are thrilled that the Metal My Way contest received a record number of entries with nearly 1,600 project submissions over two months,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets, the title sponsor of the contest. “The contest continues
to be a fantastic opportunity for talented individuals and businesses to showcase their innovative metal projects. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who submitted their work for this contest.” In addition to Metal Supermarkets, the Metal My Way contest was also sponsored by OMAX, a manufacturer of abrasive waterjet systems, and Cosen Saws, one of the world’s leading bandsaw manufacturers. The annual contest will be held again in 2020. About Metal Supermarkets Metal Supermarkets (MS), known worldwide as The Convenience Stores for Metal, is the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier with more than 90 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, Canada and United Kingdom. MS sells a wide variety of metals including aluminum, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, galvanized steel, tool steel, brass, bronze and copper. In addition, MS offers value-added services such as production cutting, shearing, punching and more. MS staff are highly-specialized
and will help to find the metals needed. As metal experts, MS has been providing quality customer service and products since 1985. For more information, visit www.metalsupermarkets.com. About OMAX OMAX is a global leader in advanced abrasive waterjet systems, making it possible for virtually anyone to go as far as creating high-precision complex 3D parts on their machines. With everything under one roof, OMAX provides customers with U.S. engineered and manufactured products and a company you can trust. OMAX helps thinkers redefining how concepts become reality. For more information, visit www.omax.com. About Cosen Saws Cosen makes more than 140 models including vertical, horizontal, miter-cutting, NC & CNC automatic and customized bandsaws. Their diverse cutting abilities serve numerous industries such as construction, automobile, transportation, wind power generation and more. For more information, visit www.cosensaws.com / metalmywayjan2020.
“The need for blood in cancer treatments is an important and untold story,” said Gary Reedy, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. “The American Cancer Society is excited to be working with the Red Cross on Give Blood to Give Time.” “Through this partnership, we want people to know there are multiple ways they can help and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families,” said Reedy. Individuals can honor their loved ones by making a blood donation appointment or financial contribution at GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. Who donations help In April 2015, Stephenie Perry was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma exactly 10 days before her commencement ceremony from graduate school. One week after commencement, treatments began. During chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants, she needed blood and platelet transfusions. “I don’t even know how many units of blood I’ve received,” she said. “But I know all of that blood came from selfless individuals who made the decision to make an appointment and donate.” Last February, Perry re-