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NS Hawk Wrestling Team celebrates first state champion since 2008 MARCY CURTIS
OREM—North Sanpete (NS) Hawk senior wrestler Jaden Kaibetony, in the 182 pound category, has reached the top of the podium during the 3A State Wrestling Tournament after two tough days of matches, Feb. 14-15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. Kaibetony has only worked as a wrestler for the past three years. He knew that it was going to take more to reach his goal to be a state champion and he was willing to put in the time to make it happen. He attended wrestling camps all summer and also attended Cowan Wrestling Academy after football practice to perfect his wrestling skills. Going into the tournament, Kaibetony was seated first from his division in the 3A tournament bracket. Because he was the top wrestler in his weight class he earned a bye the first round on Friday, Feb. 14. His first match of the tournament was against Grantsville Cowboys wrestler Cruz Baldovinez. Kaibetony worked hard in this match and defeated Baldovinez by decision 9
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Presidential candidate Charles Kraut to speak Feb. 21 Jaden Kaibetony, North Sanpete Hawk senior wrestler, is the new 3A State Wrestling Champion in the 182 pound category and shares in the excitement with the crowd and his teammates at the state tourney Feb. 15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
North Sanpete (NS) senior Hawk wrestler Jaden Kaibetony (on top) pinned his opponent, South Sevier Rams wrestler Taylor Hunt, to take the 3A State Championship in the 182 pound category, Feb. 15, 2020; at Utah Valley University, Orem. In the background, NS Assistant Coach Hootchy Brewer rises with excitement while NS Head Coach Bryan Strain shares in the excitement on the right. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
to 2. The semi-final match on Saturday morning, Feb. 15, was going to be a tough one against Juab Wasps Rylan Watts. As the returning state cham-
pion, Watts had defeated Kaibetony and worked what moves he knew earlier in the season. best and then secured the semifinal Kaibetony knew what it was going win by pinning Watts in the second to take to beat Watts and he never let up. He stayed calm, focused Please see CHAMPION, Page A6
NORTH SANPETE JUNIOR PROM SET MARCH 6-7
The reimagined Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors will be told as a musical appearing at Snow College Thursday – Friday, Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Kim Christison Theatre, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim.
Colorful Biblical story of Joseph comes to Snow College North Sanpete High School Class of 2021 Junior Prom is set Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, doors open and pictures start at 7 p.m., promenade at 8 p.m., 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. Tickets available at the front office or at the door. Sunday dress is preferred, children under age five are discouraged from attending.
Big band jazz concert set Feb. 25 EPHRAIM— Snow College Big Band presents a concert of original compositions and arrangements by guest composer Kyle Athayde on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/ academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. Kyle Athayde’s pieces have been commissioned by universities, schools and performing groups around the country, as well as by the Canadian Brass, New York Trumpet Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music Trumpet Ensemble and the San Francisco Conservatory Brass Choir. Athayde arranged the music for the halftime show for the University of California at Berkeley Marching Band in their final performance of the 2013 season. He has also written for the New York Sinfonietta and many other per-
EPHRAIM — One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be performed on stage Thursday – Friday, Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Kim Christison Theatre, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. For tickets, visit www.snow.edu/ academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. With original lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this magical musical is directed by Brad Olsen and is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character, Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into
slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
Guest composer Kyle Athayde and the Snow College Big Band present a concert of original compositions and arrangements Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. forming and educational groups. He is an active educator across the country, and is the director of curriculum at the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop in California. His big band, “The Kyle Athayde Dance Party” is acclaimed for its versatility in the wide scope of styles it performs.
MANTI—Charles W. Kraut, candidate for president of the United States and author of “The Patriot’s Guide to taking America Back” and “Will You help Save Your Country?” will be speaking Friday, Feb. 21, from 7-8 p.m., at Manti City Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main. The public is encouraged to attend. Kraut will be addressing the theme of restoring freedom in America. He says it’s time for Americans to work together to restore our freedoms and to believe in ourselves again. Kraut says he entered the race for president for two primary reasons: First, he believes that all American citizens should have the right to vote their conscience rather than selecting “the lesser of two evils.” Second, he believes that someone in this race ought to uphold his or her oath of office as detailed in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” He reminds everyone in the words of Thomas Jefferson that, “The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the constitution.” For more information, visit www. cwk2020.com.
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Send-off celebration for Taylor Palmer, MSCOT, set Feb. 21 FOUNTAIN GREEN — Taylor Palmer, Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen (MSCOT), is ready to represent Sanpete County at the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen Competition. A traditional “sendoff” celebration, planned in Palmer’s honor, will be held Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Fountain Green Dance Hall, 60 South State, Fountain Green. The Miss Sanpete County Board invites the community to attend Please see SEND-OFF, Page A6
Local comedian Brett Blackham has teamed up with Snow College’s Alternative Rock and Pop music group, Union Highway, and L.T.I., Snow’s improvisational group, for one Triple Threat night of music and comedy at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgenson Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472.
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President Trump’s state of the union address shows America moving in right direction DANIEL NORDBERG
SBAs Regional Administrator
DENVER — I believe President Trump’s State of the Union Address articulated an inspiring vision of American greatness. The President made a powerful case that his pro-growth economic policies are not only sustaining record-high levels of optimism among America’s 30 million small businesses, but also driving upward mobility among historically underrepresented minority entrepreneurs. The President’s speech gave entrepreneurs the confidence they need to make important decisions such as hiring new employees, buying new inventory and/or expanding into a second or third location. Small firms across the board are benefiting from this administration’s economic policies. Last year, Latino-owned small businesses saw their average revenues increase by an astounding 46 percent. This administration’s commitment to reducing the cost of healthcare, opening new international markets, providing paid family leave, and expanding access to affordable
Daniel Nordberg childcare will further reduce barriers to entrepreneurial development and growth, particularly among minorities. I’m especially encouraged by this president’s efforts to steer more private sector investment into more than 8,700 undercapitalized communities through Opportunity Zones. These critically important investments will help more low-income Americans climb the economic ladder and realize the American Dream. President Trump talked about his pro-growth agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, trade reform, and energy indepen-
dence that have delivered incredible results over the past three years. The president’s policies are lifting workers across the board and providing new opportunities and hope to millions of Americans. Job creation is booming, incomes are rising for workers at all levels, and poverty is falling thanks to the president’s actions. Incredibly, more than seven million jobs have been added to the economy since President Trump’s election. Unemployment has fallen to historic lows, and there are more job openings than job seekers for the first time on record. Since being appointed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regional administrator in January 2017, I have seen small business optimism soar to one of the highest levels in history. Last fiscal year alone, SBA approved more than 68,000 small business loans worth $28 billion across the nation. The President identified several critically important policy priorities that will expand prosperity in America and promote peace at home and abroad.
This agenda includes safe and legal immigration, protecting American workers with fair trade policies, rebuilding America by advocating for an infrastructure package that invests in vital national infrastructure projects, lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and strengthening national security. America is moving in the right direction, and small business growth continues to drive our nation’s economy. Having a strong, positive message presented by our President creates an environment that is good for business, especially in the entrepreneurial community. For more information on SBAs programs and services, visit www.sba.gov and remember to follow us on Twitter @SBARockymtn. About Nordberg Dan Nordberg serves as the U.S. Small Business Administration Region VIII Administrator based in Denver. He oversees the agency’s programs and services in Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Safer Internet Day: Together for a better Internet SALT LAKE CITY— Safer Internet Day is celebrated across the globe each February and the Utah Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force urges Utahns to get educated on internet safety to help prevent children falling victim to internet crimes. The best way to prevent these crimes is by educating yourself, your children, co-workers, teachers and others. This year’s theme is, “Together for a Better Internet”. “We encourage everyone to take the time to discuss internet safety with their children,” said Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes. The Utah ICAC diligently works
to make the digital world safe from predators, cyberbullies, and other online dangers. Everyone is urged to be kind and respectful to their peers online and to observe internet safety as they access the internet through their phone, apps, gaming platforms and computers. No matter what is used, it’s important to practice digital safety. Attorney General Sean D. Reyes shares a brief video message on Safer Internet Day and the importance of using safe internet practices. It can be watched on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sM0g0m4m1Ew. Below are some helpful resources to help everyone learn more about dangers their
child may encounter online, and ways to help prevent them. The public is encouraged to read and utilize them every day: Internet safety tips from the Attorney General’s office can be found online at https://attorneygeneral.utah. gov/internet-safety-tips/. Details on cyberbullying are handled in depth at https:// www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it. Read the Safer Internet Day featured article, Sextortion: Stop It Before It Starts, written by Detective Christie Hirota from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office ICAC Task Force. It can be found online at https://www.icactaskforce.org/Documents/
SextortionBlogforSaferInternetDay.pdf. Common sense general Internet safety recommendations can be found at https:// www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/ internet-safety. NetSmartz for Teens information and videos are available at www.nsteens.org. The Parental Guide to Apps is found online at http://boe.maso.k12.wv.us/ w p - c o n t e n t /u p l o a d s / sites/12/2015/12/ParentAdvice-on-Social-MediaApps-Copy.pdf. Lots of additional safety content can be accessed online at www.icactaskforce. org/Pages/InternetSafety. aspx.
Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Feb. 10 Jacqueline Faamanatuga,
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Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on Second District Farmington and Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $10,000. Ryker Paul Hewitt, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $5,000. Feb. 11 Bryan Allan Keller, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of sex offender and kidnap offender registry violation. Bail was set at $5,000. Matthew Bradley Stocks, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Adult Probation and Parole on a board warrant. No bail was set. Feb. 12 Brandon Neal Paulson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in
Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of speeding, driving on denied, revoked or suspended driver’s license and a Sevier County Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $800. Deana Marie Prows, Fairview, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Becky Pullman, St. George, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Dawna Marie Stadulis, Tooele, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Feb. 13 Miguel Eddie Aguilar, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by the Moroni Police Department on charges of theft, burglary
of vehicle and possessions of methamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (Ecstasy). Bail was set at $12,630. Mark James Torgersen, Orangeville, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. No bail was set. Feb. 14 Dominique Pilar Felton, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of unlawful pharmacy practices, no insurance and on an Ephraim Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $2,750. Feb. 15 Jeremiah Swan, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant of Commitment. No bail was set.
Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Feb. 11 are as follows: Receipts: 1230; last week: 691; feeder steers: higher; feeder heifers: lower. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: lower; cows: higher. Choice steers: 200-300
lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 157.50-207.50; 400-500 lbs 145.00-178.00; 500-600 lbs 142.00-169.50; 600-700 lbs 130.00-154.00; 700-800 lbs 113.00-134.25; 800-900 lbs 111.00-129.75; 900-1000 lbs 105.00-124.00; 1000 lbs 103.00-116.50. Holstein steers: scarce. Choice heifers: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 140.00-167.50; 400-500 lbs
132.50-169.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-155.00; 600-700 lbs 105.00-136.50; 700-800 lbs 100.00-123.75; 800-900 lbs 90.00-121.50; 900-1300 lbs 76.00-110.00. Heiferettes: 65.50-65.75. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 56.00-67.50. Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 105.00-116.50. Slaughter bulls: 72.5089.75.
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Signs and rules Last Saturday night, we went to a pop music concert in Kamas, Utah, of all places. Wilson Phillips was the group. The DeJoria Center was the venue. We had a great time. Old music. Old memories. Old friends. And when I say “old” – I really do mean it. It was fun to see Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips, of the old 60s band The Mamas and the Papas. Michelle was one of my teenage rock and roll celebrity crush. When I told that to someone this week, the reply I got was, “Wasn’t she everyone’s teenage crush of our generation?” (For the record, I was in love with Peggy Lipton of the TV show “The Mod Squad” too. She passed away last year) The other two “front girls” in the group are Wendy and Carnie Wilson, daughters of Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys. It was a fun concert. We had a “double date couple” with us. Driving home, quite late at night, we listened to the radio. A song from the ‘70s came on that some of you might remember. It was the song “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band. The chorus of the song is: “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign; Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind; Do this, don’ do that, can’t you read the sign?” It reminded me of our last trip to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. I may have mentioned some of what follows in this space before. I found myself in the public restroom at Bright Angel Lodge. I can hear many of you saying right now: “Too much information, too much information!” But in order to make my point here, I have to start at a low point. So hear me out. When I see a sign, I generally read it. It’s a natural thing for me to do. So, when I see a sign on the wall in a restroom stall above a modern, flush toilet at the Grand Canyon, I read it. Here is what I read: “CAUTION – Reclaimed Wastewater – DO NOT DRINK.” I re-read the sign and wondered if I was missing something. I looked around to see if I was not seeing a water tap or some other source of water other than the toilet bowl. Nope, the sign really meant the toilet water. Then, I wondered something else. Could they mean that service animals shouldn’t drink the water? I heard in the news that some scientists in Hungary have determined that dogs can understand human speech better than we think. But, I haven’t heard of dogs that can read. I also have learned that miniature horses are now authorized through federal guidelines to be used as service animals. Guide horses live much longer than dogs and evidently are becoming more popular as service animals. I had a hard time visualizing a little horse in the restroom. And though I’ve seen some horses do tricks of counting by tapping their hooves, I’ve never seen a horse that can read. Anyway, my two main thoughts about the don’t drink the toilet water rule finally boiled down to the fol-
lowing two conclusions: 1) It’s a good rule. 2) Does it really need to be a rule? (In other words, do we really need to be told not to drink toilet water?) We are constantly subjected to “rule signs” in our lives. Rules, cautions and suggestions are important in life. But, we sometimes rebel against them. My oldest son, when he was a kid, would sometimes say, “Don’t tell me what to do. I’m an American!” Many have adopted that motto. We love our freedom in this country and don’t like being told what to do. Parents have to deal with the free spirits of little Americans. In that same vein, I received a “snap chat” on my phone from a Snow College student. It was a picture of a package of Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough. The sender had circled the words from the package: “Don’t Eat Raw Cookie Dough,” and then the sender had put a caption on the picture which read: “Don’t Tell Me What to Do!” I have started a collection of “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” pictures. They’re mostly facetious and meant to be humorous. I took a picture of the restroom toilet water sign and put the caption on it, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do.” (The message there is, I’ll drink toilet water if I want to. I’m an American!) So during our short visit at the Grand Canyon, I encountered lots of rule signs. Here are a few of them: Don’t feed the squirrels. Don’t feed the deer. Don’t feed the… (fill in the blank). Stay on the trail. Don’t climb this ladder. Don’t enter, dangerous area. Stand uphill on the trail from passing mules. Don’t throw coins. The list goes on and on. All right. I know that most rules and signs are meant to keep people safe and keep our society organized. Most make sense. Some are basic – like what water is safe for drinking. Think about driving and highway rules. What if we took the attitude of “Don’t tell me what to do” when it comes to driving on the proper side of the road. The wisdom of the rule and the consequences of not following the rule would soon be apparent to the disobedient. A less basic highway rule is the speed limit rule. Some of us struggle with this one, as there is often not an immediate consequence. Some of us just plain don’t want to be told what to do when there’s a long, straight, ribbon of highway stretched out in front of us. Sanpeters are free spirits in lots of ways. I’ve seen the bumper sticker that reads, “Keep Sanpete Weird.” Some of us here don’t have to try too hard with that “rule.” Even though we Sanpeters like to be “free,” we’re pretty good at rule keeping. We understand the reasons for most of the rule signs. We know that if you try to hand feed a strange squirrel, you’re likely to get bit. And we know that squirrels may have a disease. We know that we should get out of the way on the safe side of a high, canyon trail when a bunch of mules come along. And, I like to think that we know not to drink water out of a toilet.
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Sanpete County Community Calendar Feb. 20 7:30 p.m., Comedian Brett Blackham has teamed up with Snow College’s Alternative Rock and Pop music group, Union Highway, and L.T.I., Snow’s improvisational group, for one Triple Threat night of music and comedy in the Jorgenson Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. Feb. 21 7 p.m., Charles W. Kraut, candidate for president of the United States and author of “The Patriot’s Guide to taking America Back” and “Will You help Save Your Country?” will be speaking at Manti City Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main. The public is encouraged to attend. Feb. 25 9:30 a.m., North Sanpete
High School (NSHS) and Mt. Pleasant City Mayor Mike Olson will present a brief, 30-minute assembly about Suicide awareness and prevention in the auditorium at North Sanpete High School, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. The public is encouraged to attend this event. 7:30 p.m., Snow College Big Band presents a concert of original compositions and arrangements by guest composer Kyle Athayde in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow.edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. 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.
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Walker ~ Smith Wedding SALEM — Cory and Nisi Walker, Salem, and the late Camellia Seely Walker, announce the marriage of their daughter, Cara Alexis Walker, to Ryan Kirk Smith, son of Kirk and Sarah Smith, Spanish Fork, and Teresa Hall, St. George, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The bride is a 2019 graduate of Salem Hills High and is cur-
rently working in hotel services. Grandparents are Larry and Monalee Seely, Fairview; and Clark and Diane Walker, Fountain Green. The bridegroom is a 2018 graduate of Maple Mountain High School and is currently working in communications. Grandparents are Karen Smith, Manti; and Craig and Kathleen Smith, Arizona. The couple will make their first home in Pleasant Grove.
Hone ~ Ames Wedding LEHI — Layne and Colette Hone, Lehi, announce the marriage of their daughter, Lauren Marie Hone, to Tanner David Ames, son of David and Mindy Ames, Mt. Pleasant, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Harvest Park Event Center, 2100 Harvest Parkway, Mapleton. The bride is a 2014 graduate of Lehi High School and a 2020 graduate of Ameritech College with a Registered Nurse (RN) degree and is currently working at Utah Valley
Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are David and Leona Gray, American Fork; and the late Lloyd and Pauline Hone. The bridegroom is a 2015 graduate of North Sanpete High School and served in the Ohio Columbus Mission and is currently working for Giles Dairy Service. Grandparents are Edwin and Radene Sunderland, Chester; and Connie Ames, Mt. Pleasant; and the late Terry Ames. The couple will make their first home in Spanish Fork. If by some oversight you did not receive an invitation, please consider this as one.
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. Feb. 27-29, March 5-7 7:30 p.m., Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat musical appears at Snow College in the Kim Christison Theatre, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets available online at www.snow. edu/academics/fineart/ or call (435) 283-7472. March 6, 7 7 p.m., Doors open, 8 p.m., Promenade begins each night for North Sanpete High School annual Junior Prom, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. Tickets may be purchased at the front office or at the door. Sunday dress is preferred, children under age five are discouraged from attending. 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.
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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 indi-
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.
viduals 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.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival founder passes away CEDAR CITY– Fred C. Adams, 89, founder of the Utah Shakespeare Festival passed away Feb. 6, in Cedar City. In the words of William Shake-
speare, Henry VIII, “Wherever the bright sun of heaven shall shine, his honor and the greatness of his name shall be.” Fred Adams was the state’s
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most prominent arts leader and made a deep and lasting impact on everyone he met. “Fred was a genius,” said Governor Gary R. Herbert. “He truly was the visionary behind the Utah Shakespeare Festival, which is beloved by both our state and our nation. Fred was one of a kind, and he will be sorely missed. We join with all Utahns in expressing condolences to his family.” “Fred Adams was a visionary leader, one of a handful of great artistic geniuses that helped create the regional non-profit theatre movement,” added Frank Mack, executive producer. “His invention of the Utah Shakespeare Festival is a great innovation that forever changed the destiny of the state of Utah, Cedar City, and the country. I got to know Fred not only as a mentor and an organizational leader, but as a friend who I’ll miss profoundly” said Mack. “However, I’m dedicated, along with the entire Festival community, to preserving and advancing his legacy and vision. Our entire organization joins his family in mourning,” he said. Adams founded the Utah Shakespeare Festival in 1961 with his late wife Barbara Gaddie Adams. Under his guidance, the Festival grew from a budget of $1,000 and approximately 3,000 paid admissions in 1962 to an annual attendance today of approximately 100,000 and an annual budget of more than $8 million. The Festival is considered one of the most prestigious theatres in the United States and has received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, an Emmy Award and the Utah Best of State Award, among other accolades. During the past years, Adams nurtured the Festival and arts in Utah in many ways. He directed all three plays the first
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season in 1962: The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, and The Merchant of Venice. Adams was also the main fundraiser, producer and cheerleader of the fledgling company. He worked tirelessly to have the Festival’s first permanent building constructed: the Adams Memorial Shakespeare Theatre. That theatre was named for Thomas and Luella Adams, the parents of Utah philanthropist Grace Tanner, wife of Obert C. Tanner. The building was finished in 1977 and was the home of the Festival every summer through 2015. ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT Adams was also instrumenAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS tal in building the Randall L. In The Sixth Judicial District Jones Theatre in 1989, which In And For Sanpete County, State Of Utah later became the first buildEstate of Jill Alice Jacobson aka Jill A Jacobson, Deceased ing on the new Beverley Taylor Probate No. 203600002 Sorenson Center for the Arts, Tyrell Roush, whose address is 7103 South Sorwhich was completed in 2016 rento Way, West Jordan, Utah 84081, has been apand included three theatres: pointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled the Randall Theatre and the estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal new Engelstad Shakespeare Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail Theatre and Eileen and Allen their claims to the Personal Representative's attorney Anes Studio Theatre. of record, Lonn Litchfield, 206 8th Avenue, Salt Lake “Fred is the most creative, City, Utah 84103; (3) file their written claims with the passionate and tireless person Clerk of the District Court in Sanpete County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law withI have ever known,” said Southin three months after the date of the first publication of ern Utah University President this notice or be forever barred. Scott L. Wyatt. “In the Utah LONN LITCHFIELD arts world he has without Hawkins and Sorensen equal.” 206 8th Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 “No one has elevated the 801-556-6605 reputation of Southern Utah Legal Notice 49227 Published in The Pyramid FebruUniversity (SUU) and Cedar ary 6, 13 and 20, 2020. City more than him,” says Wyatt. “Without doubt, he will remain in the hearts of thousands who knew him and countless others who were blessed by the art he created.” Adams was the consummate theatre professional. He was part teacher, part actor, part Help Wanted Sales & Service Sales & Service director, part producer and a Barnes Bullets - Now Hir- A REMODEL or home re- Make your memories safe. friend to all who worked with ing for an Experienced pair at a great price. Just Digitize them. Photos, him. Machinist. To download an one call, I do it all. Signa- slides, scrapbook pages He spent much of his time application please visit our ture Remodel. Don't pay $.15 each; home movies crafting the future for the Feswebsite at contractor prices. Over 20 from VHS & camcorder http://www.barnesbullets.c yearsʼ experience. No job tapes, $7.50 per video tival as he met with artists and om/careers/. Applications too small. You name it, I hour. Call Linda in Moroni administrators to ensure the need to be sent to do it. Please call Brad (385) 626-2969. artistic integrity of the Festihr@barnesbullets.com or Hansen for a Free Estimval’s plays, educational offerSignature Tile & Floor faxed to 435-856-1040. ate at (435) 851-0540. ings and numerous peripheral Coverings. Custom Tile, EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled activities. Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate Blackhawk Mtn. HandyHe was a mentor to many, man, 30 yrs experience. and Remodeling. Over 20 Seriously support yourself Drywall, custom textures, years experience. Don't including Brian Vaughn, who this New year with a new p a i n t i n g ( r o l l o n l y ) , Pay Contractor Prices! Let business and residual in- caulking, some framing me know. For a Free Es- started at the Festival as a come. Get paid on daily (doors and trim) and small timate, call Brad (435) young actor and is now the swipes of Revv Smart jobs. Call Dave (435) 314- 851-0540. Festival’s artistic director. Card, free debit card & 9139. “I’m struck with deep grief
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and sadness as I try to measure the impact of love and generosity he gave to the world,” said Vaughn. “The achievements he made during his lifetime are monumental and I am honored that I’ve been blessed to call him friend. A great light has gone out.” Adams retired from the leadership of the Festival in 2005. Since that time, he has kept active in a variety of activities, including directing, acting, fundraising and coming to his office nearly every day. He sustained warm relationships with the entire staff and board and throughout the community. Adams was a professor of theatre at SUU from 1959 to 1997 and was named professor emeritus upon his retirement from teaching. In addition to teaching SUU students, he was a mentor to countless theatre artists and administrators throughout the world. Adams is the recipient of the prestigious SUU Presidential Medallion of Service (2019), Shakespeare Theatre Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2015), Burbage Award for Lifetime Service to the International Shakespeare Community (2010), the Utah National Guard Bronze Minuteman Award (2010); The Governor’s Award from the Utah Humanities Council (2010), the Pioneer of Progress Award for the Days of ’47 in Salt Lake City (2005), the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003) and the Utah Theatre Association’s Lifetime Service Award (2000); An honorary doctorate degree from Southern Utah University (1999), the Institute of Outdoor Drama’s Mark R. Sumner Award (1998), Brigham Young University’s Distinguished Service Award (1995), Geneva Steel’s Modern Pioneer Award (1994) and the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts Contribution Award (1992); Southern Utah University’s Outstanding Alumni Award (1991), the Citizen Meritorious Service Award from the American Parks and Recreation Society (1991), Utah Business Magazine’s Outstanding Busi-
ness Leader recognition (1989) and the First Annual Governor’s Award in the Arts (1989); Adams also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Brigham Young University (1984 and 1987) and was honored to carry the Olympic flame in Cedar City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Torch Relay. He was born in Cedar City, on Jan. 30, 1931, to Paul Monroe Adams and Louise Cruikshank Adams and moved with his family to Delta, where he graduated from Delta High School. Adams served in the United States Army (NSA) during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954, stationed in Washington, D.C., and fulfilled a three-year mission in Finland for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1955 to 1957. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in theatre arts and Russian. He did his pre-doctoral studies at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah. Adams authored many articles appearing in several professional magazines, he was a favorite lecturer for educational institutions and professional organizations throughout the United States and Europe. He also helped create and establish the Shakespeare Theatre Association, a professional association of Shakespeare theatres. “We are deeply saddened at the passing of Fred Adams, our founder, mentor, and friend,” said Jeff Larsen, Festival board of governor’s chair. “His inspiration and contribution to the performing arts is irreplaceable and his presence at the Utah Shakespeare Festival will be greatly missed.” “Fred Adams is a true hero, not only to me personally but to the state of Utah as a whole,” added Evan J. Vickers, Utah Senate majority leader. “He has done the work of ten men and managed to accomplish it in just one lifetime. We are all indebted to him for the amazing things he has done for us. He will truly be missed, but his memory and legacy will last forever.” Adams was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; and his sister, Martha Henstrom. He is survived by his brother, James; four children, Dorcas (Gene) Woodward, Glynis (Alan) Neves, Addison (Dana) Adams, and Josh (Jamie) Adams; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 14, in the Randall L. Jones Theatre, Cedar City. Adams wishes were that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
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OREM — North Sanpete (NS) Hawk’s wrestling team competed in the 3A State Championships Feb. 14-15 at Utah Valley University, Orem. The Hawks qualified 14 wrestlers in the divisional meets, but two of them sustained injuries and ended up having to pull out before the tournament started. The team traveled to Orem on Thursday night, Feb. 13, with a sendoff party put on by the team moms and support from family and friends. Watching the senior wrestlers board the bus for their final wrestling trip was bittersweet. The overall energy of the Hawk team that night was awesome and anyone who attended the send-off could tell the Hawks were mentally and physically prepared for the weekend. The 3A State Championship tournament started in the morning of Feb. 14 and Kasey Curtis, the Hawk’s 113 pound wrestler, started off the tourney with weekend’s first match against the Juab Wasp’s Braxton Steiner. Curtis pinned Steiner one minute into the third period. Curtis then faced Blake Woolsey of the Morgan Trojans in the quarterfinals. Woolsey defeated Curtis by a tech fall in the third period and went on to be the 113 pound state runner up. Later that night, Curtis defeated South Sevier Rams wrestler Mason Gardener with a major decision of 10-1. Saturday morning, Feb. 15, Curtis was caught in the blood round and pinned by Emery Spartans wrestler Kayden World. Curtis finished the season with a record of 39-15. At 120 pounds, the Hawk’s Kalon Bailey wrestles in one of the toughest brackets in the 3A tourney. In Bailey’s first match he was defeated by Juab Wasp wrestler Ben Nielson by major decision score of 14-6. Bailey then defeated Carbon Dinos wrestler Colton Lowe with a pin in the second round. Later Friday night, Bailey pinned Delta Rabbits wrestler Ryder Rogers in the second period. Saturday morning, Feb. 15, Bailey was then knocked out of the tournament when he was pinned by Emery Spartans wrestler Byron Christiansen in the second period. Bailey wrapped up the season with a record of 23-24. In the 126 pound category, Hawk wrestler Kylan Taylor started the weekend by wrestling Union Cougars wrestler Brack Winterton and defeated him with a major decision of 15-4. Taylor was then defeated in the quarterfinals by Lucas Carrilo of the American Leadership Academy Eagles. That Friday night, Taylor won his match with Delta Rabbits wrestler John Mclaws. The blood round on Saturday morning, Feb. 15, was also a tough one on Taylor when he lost his match against South Summit Wildcats wrestler Taigon Bushell. Taylor’s overall record of the season is 4316. First year wrestler and Hawk 132 pound wrestler Xander Shelley had his first match on the big stage Friday, Feb. 14, but round one was a
tough loss when Shelley was defeated by Delta Rabbits wrestler Josh Jackson. Then Shelley got his firstever state win in the second round by beating Morgan Trojans wrestler Rylan Crowther 8-2. Shelley finished up Friday night by pinning Manti Templars wrestler Kayden Fowles in the third round. Shelley has come a long ways this year and ended his season with a record of 22-30. Hawk wrestler Adrian Lemus placed fourth in the 138 pound weight class. He was one of the Hawks four seniors competing in the 3A State Tournament. Lemus started off with two wins which put him right into the semifinals. He defeated San Juan Broncos wrestler Landon Black and Morgan Trojans wrestler William Lance both by major decision. Lemus’ semifinal match was against returning state champion Juab Wasps wrestler Channing Warner. Warner and Lemus had yet to meet up this season due to Lemus being out with a concussion earlier in the season. Warner beat Lemus by tech fall late in the third period. Lemus then went on to defeat Manti Templars wrestler Kaleb Rimmasch in the consultation semifinals which put him in position for a placing match against Delta Rabbits wrestler Trey Butler. Butler ended up with the win, but it did give Lemus a fourth place finish. Lemus has had an amazing four years of wrestling for the Hawks and ended his season with a 37-11 record. In the 145 pound category, Hawk wrestler Porter Taylor had a tough go at state. He went out with two losses during the weekend, losing to Delta Rabbits wrestler Kurtus Nielson and South Summit Wildcats wrestler Jon Mora. Taylor ended the season with a varsity record of 7-21. Hawk senior Kaleb Curtis gave it his best shot in the 160 pound category at state but came up short in the end. Curtis is a four-year Hawk veteran wrestler who was injured with a hairline fracture to his fibula on Feb. 10. That was not the way Curtis wanted to end his senior year, so he wrestled through the pain. Curtis lost to South Sevier Rams wrestler Torgerson by a pin in the third period. Curtis fought hard in his next match but came up just shy losing to American Leadership Academy Eagles wrestler Alex Vigo 7-5. Curtis ended his senior year with a record of 25-20. In the 170 pound category, Hawk wrestler Luis Rodriguez was one of those that just came up short of placing by going out in the blood round. Rodriguez had wins against Juab Wasps wrestler Seeley and Richfield Wildcats wrestler Harvey. Then Morgan Trojans wrestler Belinski pinned Rodriquez in the quarterfinals and Delta Rabbits wrestler Willoughby defeated Rodriguez in the final round. Rodriquez has had a successful season wrestling for the Hawks and ended his senior year with a record of 44-13. In the 182 pound category, North Sanpete Hawk wrestler Jaden Kaibetony is the
Hawks first state champion since 2008. To read about Kaibetony’s success at state see the article entitled “NS Hawk Wrestling Team celebrates first state champion since 2008.” Kaibetony’s favorite quote is by Geronimo and says “I will never surrender. I will fight until I’m the last man standing.” Kaibetony did just that, he is proof of what hard work and determination can do. Hawk wrestler Spencer Olson is one-of-two Hawk 195 pound wrestlers. He pinned Juab Wasp’s wrestler Ludlow in the third period of the tourney’s first round. Olson then faced Delta Rabbits wrestler Jake Jackson who ended up being the 195 pound champion. After losing to Jackson, Olson pinned Grantsville Cowboys wrestler Shafer and then lost to Morgan Trojans wrestler Adam in the blood round. Olson finished the season with a record of 28-28. The Hawks wrestler Laramie Roberts, the other 195 pound wrestler, placed third in the state tournament. Roberts came into the season halfway through due to an injury and wrestled in the heavy weight division. At the divisionals, Roberts didn’t meet the minimum weight requirements for heavyweight and had to be moved to a new weight class. At state in the quarterfinal match, Roberts also wrestled Morgan Trojans wrestler Adams and pinned him in the second period. Then in the semifinal match, his opponent was state champion Delta Rabbits wrestler Jake Jackson. Roberts had never wrestled against Jackson and came up short in the match. After losing to Jackson, Roberts faced Juab Wasps wrestler Talon Holdaway in the third place match and won by pinning Holdaway in one minute and 18 seconds. The Hawks are excited because Roberts will return next year as a senior and may have an-
North Sanpete senior state qualifying wrestlers pose at the 3A State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 14-15, at Utah Valley University, Orem. Shown are (left to right): Assistant Coach Hootchy Brewer, Adrian Lemus, Jaden Kaibetony, Luis Rodriguez, Kaleb Curtis, and Head Coach Bryan Strain. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis) other chance at state. Rounding out the Hawks lineup is junior Rory Smith in the 220 pound category. Smith won his first match by defeating South Sevier Rams wrestler Christopher Good. Unfortunately, he lost his next two matches to South Summit Wildcats wrestler Whitmore and Juab Wasps wrestler Blackburn. Coach Bryan Strain says he is quite proud of the team. They have been putting in extra work and set many high goals for themselves. Even though some of the wrestlers came up just shy of their goals, the coaches are proud of each one of them. Each year the Hawk wrestlers are improving with more wrestlers ending up on the podium in tournaments. Coach Strain just wrapped up his fourth year of coaching the Hawks. Having a coach stick with the team year after year is proving to have success for the Hawks. The team was ranked 10th overall in 3A going into the tournament and came out placing ninth out of 17 teams. North Sanpete High School Principal Nan Ault said “We have watched this wrestling
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Women’s a-league volleyball MT. PLEASANT — In women’s a-league volleyball action this week, Set To Kill defeated Watts Up 25-17, 26-24, 11-15, 15-12. Service With A Smile beat The Volley Llamas 23-25, 25-9, 15-7, 15-8. Service With A Smile over Block and Awe 25-11, 25-20, 15-8 and We Dig
Thanks to a lot of hard work, the North Sanpete High School Hawk wrestling team took ninth place out of 17 teams competing in the 3A State Wrestling Championship held Feb. 14-15 at Utah Valley University, Orem. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis)
25-23, 15-2. Shooters defeated Just For Fun 25-17, 25-20 and T-Birds over Shooters 25-16, 25-18. 1. Passed Our Prime........7-0 2. Volley Girls................5-0 3. Knee Pad Rehab.......... 5-2 4. Digz.......................... 4-1 5. Spiked Punch.............. 4-1 6. T-Birds.....................4-2 7. Nutmeg..................... 3-2 8. Dig It........................ 3-2 9. Serve-Ivors................ 3-2 10. Girls Night Out......... 3-2 11. The Crazy Chicks.......3-4 12. Wii Not Fit................ 2-3 13. Shooters................... 2-3 14. Just Hit It.................2-4 15. Twisted Sistar’s.........2-4 16. Butt Naked...............2-6 17. Good Vol. Miss Molly...1-5 18. Just For Fun................1-5
North Sanpete junior wrestler Laramie Roberts (standing) in the quarterfinal match of the 3A State Championships wrestles Morgan Trojans wrestler Adams preparing to pin Adams which Roberts did in the second period. Roberts went on to place third in the state tournament held Feb. 14-15 at Utah Valley University, Orem. (Photo courtesy of Marcy Curtis) program grow and develop. With the help of our devoted parents and a solid coaching staff, we expect only bigger success and better results in
the future. I am so proud of our wrestlers this year and to have a State Champion is just what we expected. ALWAYS HAWK STRONG!”
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period. The stage was set for the finals and several Hawk fans showed up to help fill the stands to cheer on their Hawk wrestler in the finals. Kaibetony had his own section of 20 plus family members there as his biggest fans. Having set the high goal of becoming a state champion earlier in the season, it was now his time to shine and make that goal a reality. Kaibetony’s opponent was South Sevier Rams wrestler Taylor Hunt. Hunt and Kaibetony had not yet wrestled each other during the season. Once the match started, Hunt was quick to shoot in and take Kaibetony down, but that didn’t last long. Kaibetony stayed calm, reversed Hunt and came out on top. He then turned Hunt onto his back to earn nearfall points before the first round ended. Kaibetony was dominating the match and the Hawk fans were getting excited. He finally sealed the deal, with about 40 seconds left in the match, by putting Hunt on his back and pinning him. The Hawk fans erupted and North Sanpete Head Coach Bryan Strain and Assistant Coach Hootchy Brewer were out of their seats celebrating. Hawk wrestler Jaden Kaibetony is the first state champion wrestler from North Sanpete High School since Dylan Clark in 2008. This makes this win that much sweeter.
this special night and help celebrate a young lady who is representing and serving Sanpete County with enthusiasm and devotion. “Taylor is a phenomenal young woman. She is talented and articulate, and has been quite dedicated to prepare for this level of competition,” said Abby Ivory, Miss Sanpete County Director. “This celebration gives our community a chance to come and see Taylor perform each phase of competition she will compete in at the state level,” said Ivory. Palmer will be competing along with 40 other contestants on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29, in Provo, for the job of Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen and over $150,000 in college assistance and opportunities. Palmer wowed the judges last August during the county competition with her talent of
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juggling. It was not something that is typically seen on stage at this type of competition, her performance entertained the judges and ultimately, won them over with this unique talent. In addition to performing her juggling routine during the send-off, Palmer will also perform her fitness routine, discuss her platform and demonstrate her communication skills during an on-stage interview. The Miss Sanpete County’s Outstanding Teen is part of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization, which encourages positive achievement in young women between 13 and 17 years of age, to nurture and build scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement. Upon the completion of her year of service for Sanpete County, Palmer will receive a scholarship which can be used to further her education at the collegiate level.
Suicide awareness assembly at NSHS set Feb. 25 MT. PLEASANT—North Sanpete High School (NSHS) and Mt. Pleasant City Mayor Mike Olson will present a brief, 30-minute assembly about Suicide awareness and prevention Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9:30 a.m., in the audito-
rium at North Sanpete High School, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. The public is encouraged to attend this event in support of suicide awareness and prevention among our students and our community members.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Be Awesome Online statewide initiative launched SALT LAKE CITY— The Be Awesome Online statewide initiative officially kicked off this month and a celebration was held with Governor Gary Herbert in support of the initiative on Feb. 18 at the Utah State Capitol. Anyone with a smart phone can easily join and connect with resources, daily challenges and rewards by texting “mydd” to 555-888. My Discovery Destination! is working with local schools, businesses and community organizations to address digital literacy. Resources from both national and state organizations will be provided in an online format for families to access at their convenience. The initiative is designed to empower parents with resources and tools to help their children be safe and responsible online, these daily challenges will be issued in bitesize, mini-lessons that can be easily implemented into even the busiest schedule. In conjunction with the online resources, family workshops will be held in communities across the state in April. “By inviting communities statewide to join together to address this important topic our goal is to focus all eyes on educating kids and families, increase the awareness and impact of the efforts of so many organizations working tirelessly to serve Utah families, and focus our entire state on learning to Be Awesome Online,” said Sharilee Grif-
fiths, Executive Director of My Discovery Destination! “Parenting in the digital age is complex. This Be Awesome Online initiative will give parents tools to get people thinking and talking about internet safety in their homes, and then learning and acting on a schedule that works for their family. The family workshops will provide opportunities for parents and kids to openly explore both the benefits and concerns about raising children in a world that is so connected via the internet.” Griffiths said. “My Discovery Destination! is pleased to equip Utah families with resources to help every member Be Awesome Online.” At the community workshops, families will: · Learn about online safety tools and how to better navigate the internet; · Increase their understanding of digital well-being; · And engage with other parents in meaningful conversations about raising children in an online world. Tori Jones, My Discovery Destination! Community Coordinator in Box Elder, added “My Discovery Destination!
Is thrilled to be taking this important information statewide in a format that will be available to all Utah families at a time and in a place that is flexible and can work into their schedule.” The Be Awesome Online statewide initiative and resources is designed to deepen the understanding and knowledge of parents, families and teachers about digital safety tools and resources and to mobilize schools and communities to engage families around best practices and shared learning; and generate collective impact on Utah communities. About My D.D. My Discovery Destination!® is all about strengthening families and building character. The Discovery Family program provides an effective way for parents, schools, and communities to address head-on the key protective factors measured in the bi-annual Sharp assessment, including family attachment, opportunities for prosocial involvement, and rewards for prosocial involvement. Membership is free and open to all families. For more information visit MyDiscoveryDestination.com.