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Allie Belt

Caleigh Hathaway

Natasha Gipe

Elizabeth Madsen

Avonlea Bell

Manti Templars Boys Basketball Team are the 3A State Champions after skinning the Richfield Wildcats 60-54 in the championship tournament game held Feb. 22 at the SLCC Bruin Arena, Taylorsville. Shown are (back row, left to right): Coach Derek Ellgen, Coach Corbin Linam, Coach Colton Douglas, Kayson Douglas and Christian Hansen. Middle row (l-r): Manager Angelica Alvarez, Cameron Sterner, Manager Ryan Hardy, Isaac Cluff, Grady Thompson, Travis Thomson, Conner Christiansen, Konner Clark, Kevin Clark, Tate Quarnberg, Nash and Coach Devin Shakespear and Coach Dane Pollock. Front row kneeling (l-r): Daniela Tinoco Lopez, Ashton Swenson, Trace Boggess, Jordan Blauer, Tanner Justesen, Austin Cox, Braden Boggess and Dylan Christensen. (Photo courtesy of McKenzie Sanders)

Templars take 3A State Basketball Championship RAY LAFOLLETTE

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MANTI— Manti Templars Boys Basketball Team won the State 3A Basketball Championship over the Richfield Wildcats Feb. 22 at the Salt Lake Community College, Lifetime Activities Center-Bruin Arena, Redwood Campus, Taylorsville. After having beat Judge Memorial 65-55 on Feb. 21 in the semi-finals, the Templars were set and determined to finish the championship with a big win. When next facing the Richfield Wildcats, the Wildcats got off to a big lead 17-9 by the end of the first quarter of the championship game. But by the end of the second quarter, Manti took the lead 12-10 and never looked back. The Templars

After winning the 3A State Championship basketball tournament 60-54 over the Richfield Wildcats Feb. 22 at SLCC, the Manti Templar team took a ride on fire engines in Ephraim and Manti. (Photo courtesy of McKenzie Sanders) pressed forward with the lead finish- engine rides in Ephraim and Manti, ing the game 60-54. Then the cel- and a highlight video party at Manti ebrations began, complete with fire High School.

Henry De Groff (third from left) was one-of-20 art students recognized Feb. 12 on the Senate Floor with scholarship awards in the Sixth Annual Utah Senate Art Contest at the Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City.

Henry De Groff named winner in senate art contest RAY LAFOLLETTE

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SALT LAKE CITY – Henry De Groff, an art student at North Sanpete High School, was announced as one-of-20 student winners to receive a scholarship award on Feb. 12 in the Sixth Annual Utah Senate Art Contest at the Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City. All of the winners were recognized on the Senate Floor as Senator Kathleen Riebe read the names of the winners during morning floor time in the Senate chamber. Senate President J. Stuart Adams, his wife Henry De Groff shows his art creation “19th Century Train with Cascade Susan Adams, Sen. Ann Millner, Sen. Mountain” on display at the Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City. De Groff was one-of-20 students to win a scholarship award in the Sixth Annual Please see DE GROFF, Page A6 Utah Senate Art Contest.

Miss Fairview Scholarship Pageant scheduled Saturday BY DEBBIE NIELSON

FAIRVIEW— “Girl’s Night Out” is the theme for the 2020 Miss Fairview Scholarship Pageant which will feature seven exceptional young ladies competing for the title Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m., at the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State, Fairview. Tickets available at the door. The winner will replace the currently reigning Miss Fairview, Clista Galecki, who has done a wonderful job of serving the community of Fairview this past year. This year’s contestants are Autumn Heugly, Allie Belt, Caleigh Hathaway, Natasha Gipe, Avonlea Bell, Elizabeth Madsen and Emily Kerksiek. They will be judged on modeling, talent, interview skills and physical fitness. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support these lovely ladies and see who will be crowned the next Miss Fairview. Autumn Heugly Autumn Heugly is the daughter of Brandon and Heather Heugly. Her service platform is “Simply Together”, creating a bond with the community, face to face, and free of electronics. She will be performing “You Are My Sunshine” on the ukulele. Autumn’s career ambition is to become an interior designer. Alie Belt Alie Belt is the daughter of Ryan Belt and Lindsey Poole. Her service platform is to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation to help grant wishes to those in need. She will be reading an original piece of poetry titled, “Different”. She plans to pursue a career in psychology. Caleigh Hathaway Caleigh Hathaway is the daughter of Jana Janssen and Rick Hathaway. Her service platform is “Warriors We Stand”, helping others to overcome trials and hardships. She

Emily Kerksiek will be performing a vocal solo entitled, “Warrior”. Caleigh plans to attend a trade school to become a veterinarian assistant. Natasha Gipe Natasha Gipe is the daughter of Chris Gipe. Her service platform is “Puzzle Pieces”, helping children with special needs. She will be performing a self-inspired piece on the tongue drum. Natasha plans to attend a trade school to become an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) and eventually a paramedic. Avonlea Bell Avonlea Bell is the daughter of Shelly and Rob Boren, and the late Alec Bell. Her service platform is called “Light in the Dark”, introducing the SafeUtah app for suicide prevention. She will be performing a dance in the dark with glow sticks. Avonlea plans to obtain an associate’s degree in business and own and operate a comic book business. Elizabeth Madsen Elizabeth Madsen is the daughter Please see PAGEANT, Page A6

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Sunday Drive a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PEHV GT S-AWC BY CRAIG AND DEANNE CONOVER

Having now arrived in the new decade of 2020 it seems that electric cars and hybrids are becoming more and more a part of our everyday lives. With all electric vehicles coming from many different manufactures, the Outlander PEHV comes with a different way of getting partially electric and still being able to drive as many miles as we would want. This new hybrid version of the Outlander has drawn from many different books in the Mitsubishi library system. With engineering and design on the electrical side coming from the iMiEV which is a completely electric vehicle and other driving enhancements coming from the book on the Lancer Evolution, which was a fine street racing sedan in its own right previously offered by Mitsubishi. The engineers at Mitsubishi have really put some thought into the design and function of this new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle or PEHV. As we found out over the seven days that we had the opportunity to drive the Outlander putting it through every type of driving we could think of. The design includes really three different ways, or be it drive system modes that the

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engineers have included. First there is an all-electric mode of driving, that allows the SUV to be driven completely on electricity and it will go up to 65 mph in all electric mode, Mitsubishi claims a 22 mile range on a full charge but we were regularly getting 25. Craig was easily able to make the short 16 mile commute to work and home on electric power only. The second drive system is called the Series Hybrid Mode, this is where the gasoline engine in the Outlander actually runs a generator that will feed electricity to the electric motors and also if there is enough extra power recharge the battery. The third drive system is called the Parallel Hybrid Mode which uses the gasoline powered 2.0 liter engine to power the front wheels along with two individual electric motors adding additional power to all four wheels if needed. This system is set up in what Mitsubishi refers to as S-AWC, a technology that came from the Lancer Evolution that sends power or will even brake whichever wheel requires it. This system uses stability control, anti-lock braking control, traction control and anti-YAW control to accomplish this in milliseconds. This is all accomplished seamlessly through the use of the electric motors, we never once noticed or sensed any of this happening. Using this driving mode will also attempt to recharge the batteries through the use of the generator if there is enough power and it economically

makes sense to do so. We found the Parallel Hybrid Mode was used mostly on the long haul drive. It made much more sense to use this mode on a quick trip to Salt Lake for dinner where it became a game to see how we could keep the batteries charged and use more electric power than the gasoline engine. We averaged just over 28 miles per gallon for our week with the Outlander PEHV which by all rights may seem a little low but that doesn’t count the 75 plus miles we traveled on electricity charged from our home or the onboard generator. Of course we had to try the Outlander as it was really meant to work for an everyday short commute, or just mom running around town with the kids. By plugging in and charging overnight, even on just a 120 VAC outlet it took just under eight hours to get a full charge, which showed us we had 27 miles of electric power. By installing a 220 V quick charge station in your home that charging time would drop considerably On Saturday, we made two trips from Springville to Spanish Fork and never once had to run the engine, netting us a great 3.3 miles per kilowatt hour of charging. Since our electricity costs us 10 cents per kilowatt hour that was basically just over three cents per mile, where had we used gas it would have been right around 12.5 cents per mile. Throughout the week we found it was easy to get over 100 mpg with the PEHV if we

paid attention to our driving and used the vehicle as it was meant to be used. This included using the onboard apps that allowed us to precondition the SUV in the morning, buy running the heat using electricity from our home. This was accomplished by using the new Mitsubishi app for our smartphones. Again it is a different thought process and really a different lifestyle to have the PEHV perform as it was designed to do. There are those that will not want the hassle of setting times and thinking ahead as we all know it is way easier to just run out, jump in the car and get to the destination. However the future is coming as electric and hybrid vehicles become more prevalent we are all going to have to come up with a different mindset. The Outlander we drove came completely loaded with all the comfort and features we would have expected from the top of the line that Mitsubishi has to offer. From the stitched leather seats to the new eight-inch touch screen made the everyday drive very enjoyable. It was also completely cooked on the safety side with blind spot monitoring, rear cross path detection, emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive headlights, rain sensing wipers and adaptive cruise control. Going electric can be easily accomplished if the daily drive comes in around 30 miles, and works even better if there is a charge point near the office. Base price: $41,495; Price as driven: $43,400.

February is coming to a close. I think that within the past couple of weeks, I’ve finally made it through all the holiday treats and candy. That is if you don’t count the candy that was in the two little brown bags given to me at the church Christmas party and a box of Russell Stover chocolates, and maybe some frozen sweet bread. Well, I don’t really know what’s left for sure. Once again, I find myself in the lingering post-holiday guilt period for having eaten sugary sweets as if there would never be another holiday season. The tradition of friends and neighbors passing around cookies, candy, sweet bread, caramel popcorn, cupcakes and others is a great tradition. I love these treats that arrive every year as if by magic. I love the different variations of little pretzels with pecans, chocolate and M&Ms that people make at Christmas time. And then there are the chocolate dipped Oreo cookies. And then, there’s the fudge. Yum! The bad part of all this is that some of these tempting goodies sit around the house for a long time. And it doesn’t help that I’m usually the only one still eating the stuff. The other bad part of this tradition is that all of these calories arrive at the time of year when I seem to be in a non-calorie burning time of my year. January and February may be big exercise months for some of you, but it just doesn’t seem to work out that way for me – New Year’s resolutions notwithstanding. Here’s an example. What do you think my answer is to the following question? Shall I sit on the couch and watch a ball game on TV and “work on” the Christmas chocolate macadamia nut clusters with a 48-ounce homemade chocolate shake or should I go for a brisk walk out in the ice and snow in the sub-freezing darkness and drink water? If you didn’t already know, operation of remote controls doesn’t rank high on the list of calorie burning activities. Sometimes

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Feb. 18 are as follows: Receipts: 986; last week: 1230; choice steers: higher; choice heifers: higher. Holstein steers: on site; slaughter bulls: lower; cows: scarce. Choice steers: 200-300 lbs 187.50-205.00; 300-400 lbs 190.00-221.00; 400-500 lbs 175.50-205.50; 500-600 lbs 160.00-179.00; 600-700 lbs 140.00-157.75; 700-800 lbs 122.00-138.00; 800-900 lbs 110.00-131.75; 900-1000 lbs 108.00-123.00; 1000 lbs 103.00-121.50. Holstein steers: 400-500 lbs 80.50-80.50; 600-700 lbs

finding the remote controls burns a calorie or two, but that hardly counts. Some of you are saying, “Throw out those leftover goodies! You don’t have to eat them.” I say back to you, “You didn’t grow up with my Dad.” One of his motto’s was, “Better a belly busted than good food wasted.” (Don’t worry; it didn’t make a lot of sense to me either. But still, I have a hard time shaking that mentality.) Dad’s perspective was that of one who lived through the hard times of the Great Depression and, of course, “the war.” We had to make “war plates” at mealtime in our home as I grew up. That meant not leaving any food on your plate. Even though World War II had been over and done with for years by the time I was sitting up at the dinner table, it was important not to waste food at our house. So here I am about to embark on another “shape-up” routine. (Did I mention that I’ve gained a little weight?) It’s time to get off the vacation and reacquire the discipline to get my caloric intake down to at least the equivalent of a Sumo wrestler’s diet. I may even have to break out my exercise videos. Years ago my kids gave me “Tae Bo Gold.” It’s meant for people over forty. I still remember them laughing as I opened that present at Christmas. Reasonable weight maintenance and healthy living are on many Sanpeter’s minds. We’re all in it together. Let’s help each other out. You can start helping me by making a social visit at my place. You’ll be helping me with my goals because upon your arrival, I’ll be slicing up thawed out, banana bread from the freezer and passing around the chocolates. P.S. Speaking of goals and revisiting New Year’s resolutions, consider what Yogi Berra said. “If you don’t set goals, you can’t regret not reaching them.” He also astutely pointed out that, “You’ve got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going ‘cause you might not get there.”

80.50-80.50; 700-800 lbs 64.00-77.50; 800-1000 lbs 71.00-79.50. Choice heifers: 200-300 lbs 165.50-195.00; 300-400 lbs 152.50-190.00; 400-500 lbs 151.00-186.00; 500-600 lbs 132.50-168.50; 600-700 lbs 112.00-139.00; 700-800 lbs 104.00-126.00; 800-900 lbs 97.50-124.25; 900-1300 lbs 76.00-124.00. Heiferettes: scarce. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 53.75-67.90. Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 94.75-100.25. Slaughter bulls: 71.2580.50.

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Sanpete County Community Calendar CELEBRATIONS 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. 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 4 5:30  p.m., Utah’s Progression Course for teens, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), begins at North Sanpete High School in the freshman academy room, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. Progression is a six-week course for teens ages 13 – 18 who have emotional or mental health concerns. There are no fees to participate but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Vickie Anderson (435) 851-0220 or email vsjanderson@gmail.com. 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 Veter-

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ans 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 trans-

plants, 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 Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380 or Loyce Schuhmann at (435) 469-2026. 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. Connection Recovery Group is for adults with mental health conditions. Gain insight and hope from experiences and successes of others, be heard and know you are

MP seniors MT. PLEASANT— Activities on the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Calendar for the month of March are as follows: All senior citizens in the community are encouraged to attend activities at the center, 101 East 100 North, nominal yearly dues required. For more information or building rental, call Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380 or

Loyce Schuhmann at (435) 462-2601. March 4, 6 p.m., Monthly dinner, dinner fee, entertainment by Bill Coombs; March 10, 1  p.m., Foot clinic, toenail trimming only by Dr. Jolley; March 11, 3 p.m., Board meeting; March 18, 6 p.m., Potluck dinner, Bingo.

Hospital Births GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital Birth are as follows: Jan. 30 A girl 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, Cen-

terfield. He weighed eight pounds two ounces. Feb. 7 A boy, Sylus Edward Dietzold, was born to Fredrick and Alexandra Dietzold, Manti. He weighed eight pounds two ounces. A boy, Taos Lane Coates, was born to Zachary and Mindy Coates, Gunnison. He weighed seven pounds 10 ounces.

valued. Meetings are on first and third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30  p.m., 1050 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant, next to Therapy West. Family Support Group is for family, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. Find hope, support and have your voice heard with compassion and understanding. Gain insight through shared experiences. Meetings are on first and third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Sanpete Valley Hospital cafeteria, 1100 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 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-juststop.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.

Johansen ~ Mumford Wedding SPRING CITY — Lori and Darin Johansen, Spring City, announce the marriage of their daughter, Emily Johansen, to Alex Mumford, son of Julia and Tom Mumford, Pullman, Washington; Saturday, Feb. 29, 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 5-6 p.m., at the historic Spring City Chapel, 164 South Main Street, Spring City. The bride is a graduate of North Sanpete High School, served in the Tacoma Washington Mission and is currently attending Utah State University. Grandparents are Jean and Harold Mickel,

Spring City; and the late Joyce and Wesley Johansen. The bridegroom is a graduate of Squalicum High School, served in the Paraguay Mission and is currently attending Brigham Young University. Grandparents are Marty and Tom Mumford, Salt Lake City; and Judy and Gaylon Campbell, Pullman, Washington. After finishing the current semester in college, the couple will spend the summer working in Alaska, then return home to Provo to continue their schooling. Emily and Alex love a party, and would love to visit with you. If by some oversight you didn’t receive an invitation, please consider this as one and join us at our reception.

Chad Christiansen 90th Birthday MT. PLEASANT—Chad Christiansen will be honored by his children, grandchildren and family with an open house to celebrate his 90th Birthday Saturday, March 14, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Center, 101 East 100 North, Mt. Pleasant. Chad Christiansen was born March 11, 1930, in Monroe. He met and married his sweetheart, Fern, and they were married for 64 years. They were blessed with four children, John, Victoria, Cary and Debbie. All family and friends are please, other than your presinvited to attend. No gifts ence.

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CO-ED VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Watts Up defeated Olsen’s 25-15, 2523 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball B Division Championship. Team members are Nora Booher, Helina Delbecq, Amy Watts, Angie Johansen, Marely Booher, Kyle Robinson and Sabrina Robinson.

Total Coverage Painting took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League A Division Championships. Team members are Kaylee Prestwich, Maloree Lucero, Omar Vidro, Bryant Davis, Shayla Davis and Mariano Cervantes.

Killin It defeated Total Coverage Painting 25-17, 25-19 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League A Division Championship. Team members are Lisle Dewey, Preston Mickleson, Joel Chidester, Telasia Chidester, Molie Rasmussen, Josh Rasmussen, Derck Elgen, Lauriza Olson and Adalee Olson. Olsen’s took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League B Division Championships. Team members are Margo Olsen, Mike Olsen, Tyler Olsen, Lusia Olsen, Nancy Walker, Emma Walker and Jayme Walker.

Split Valley defeated Net Servers in three games 25-13, 2426, 15-11 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League C Division Championship. Team members are Kelly Dimmick, Heidi Dimmick, Holly Oldroyd, Sarah Oldroyd, Lucy Oldroyd, Shane Jensen, Shandi Jensen, Scott Justesen, Kody Anderson, Shay Stevens and Darla Bair.

Net Servers took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League C Division Championships. Team members are Tristy Barton, Kyler Barton, Andi Mullins, Jesse Bell, Chantelle Bell and Chris Reece.

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MT. PLEASANT — In women’s volleyball action this week, T-Birds defeated Dig It 25-12, 25-15. Dig It beat Spiked Punch in three games 25-14, 16-25, 15-9. T-Birds over The Crazy Chicks 25-23, 25-22 and Specialized mobile weld- Good Volley Miss Molly beat ing and repairs. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, no Butt Naked 25-17, 25-16. Shooters defeated The job to small. Professional quality and service. Call Crazy Chicks 25-19, 25-15. Mark Robbins Welding Re- Digz over Wii Not Fit 25-4, p a i r ( 8 0 1 ) 4 7 3 - 6 0 7 7 . 25-14. Passed Our Prime dewww.mobileweldingrepair. feated Knee Pad Rehav 25-13, com.

25-19 and Spiked Punch beat Girls Night Out 25-23, 25-22. Nutmeg over T-Birds in three games 25-18, 20-25, 1510. Nutmeg beat Volley Girls in three games 25-19, 21-25, 1510. Serve-Ivors over Just Hit It 25-13, 25-14 and Serve-Ivors beat Knee Pad Rehab in three games 22-25, 26-24, 15-13. 1. Passed Our Prime...... 8-0 2. T-Birds.................... 6-3 3. Volley Girls................ 5-1 4. Digz......................... 5-1

5. Nutmeg....................5-2 6. Serve-Ivors...............5-2 7. Spiked Punch.............5-2 8. Dig It....................... 5-3 9. Knee Pad Rehab........ 5-4 10. Girls Night Out....... 4-3 11. Shooters................. 3-3 12. The Crazy Chicks..... 3-6 13. Twisted Sistar’s....... 2-4 14. Wii Not Fit.............. 2-4 15. Just Hit It................. 2-5 16. GoodVoll.MissMolly. 2-5 17. Butt Naked............... 2-7 18. Just For Fun.............. 1-5

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Irrigation Watermaster Moroni Irrigation Company is now accepting bids until Monday, March 16, 2020, for the following position: WaterMaster for the 2020 Irrigation season. Please submit written bids to: Moroni Irrigation Co PO Box 321 Moroni, Ut 84646 Moroni Irrigation Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

Volley Llamas over Watts Up 25-19, 25-14, 12-15, 15-11. We Dig Your Tips beat Watts Up 25-0, 25-10, 15-10 and We Dig Your Tips defeated Service With A Smile 25-20, 17-25, 15-13, 15-12. 1. We Dig Your Tips........ 7-0 2. Service With A Smile...5-2 3. The Volley Llamas.......5-2 4. Block and Awe........... 3-4 5. Set To Kill................. 1-6 6. Watts Up.................. 0-7

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Treasurer Damschen is encouraging Utahns to check the Utah Unclaimed Property Division online at https:// mycash.utah.gov/ because $56.4 million in new lost property is now online for claims. $29.3 million was paid out to claimants in fiscal year 2019.

Large amount of unclaimed property now online for claims SALT LAKE CITY– Utah State Treasurer David Damschen recently announced that the Utah Unclaimed Property Division had received $56.4 million in lost property by the end of 2019. All Utahns are encouraged to visit https://mycash.utah. gov/ or call (801) 715-3300 to claim their property. This property comes from sources like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, safe deposit box contents and unpaid insurance benefits. “We encourage Utahns to check mycash.utah.gov every year as they file their taxes to see if they have lost property to claim,” Treasurer Damschen said. “We receive tens of millions of dollars in new unclaimed property each year, so the odds are good that you, a relative, or friend have unclaimed property, even if you haven’t in the past,” he said. When a business owes money to an individual it cannot find, it remits those funds to the state’s Unclaimed Property Division after three years of non-contact with the owner. Property holders remitted 380,221 new properties to the Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of State Treasurer by the Nov. 1 annual reporting deadline, along with the names and last-known addresses of owners. The division cur-

rently safeguards more than $544.6 million in unclaimed property. “There are many ways to lose track of property. People might move and forget they had a deposit with the utility company, or they might be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy they didn’t know existed,” says Unclaimed Property Division Administrator Dennis Johnston. “Checking to see if you or your friends and relatives have lost property is simple,” he says. “It’s easy and something everyone should do at least once every year,” Unclaimed property is usually money, but the Unclaimed Property Division also regularly receives items from abandoned safe deposit boxes that can be claimed. The Division has a vault containing interesting items like coins, baseball cards, art and photographs. These items are periodically sold via auction and the proceeds remain available to be claimed by the rightful owner. Individuals may submit a claim for properties of deceased relatives if they can prove they are the rightful heir. In any case where there is more than one heir, they can claim their portion of the property. For more information and to search property, visit https://mycash.utah.gov/ or call (801) 715-3300.

1929 ~ 2020 MT. PLEASANT — FaNon Watson Cook (Grandma Non), 91, peacefully passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours Feb. 22, 2020. Grandma Non spent her last several months in the care of her family, on whom she has imparted so much wisdom, good humor and unfailing, compassionate love. FaNon was born Nov. 15, 1929, to James and Lola Watson, Spring City. She attended elementary school in Spring City and graduated from North Sanpete High School. On Dec. 16, 1949, she married the love of her life, Douglas George Cook, in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They shared their life together surrounded by their four children, Meredith (Gerald); Steve (Marie); Paula, and Cindy; eight grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. You’d never have known it by her small frame and constant anxiety, but Grandma Non was one of the fiercest, most determined people you ever met. She endured a life which, at times, served her some excruciating heartbreak and many difficult experiences. However, she endured it all with grace and humility and often directed her emotions into productive pursuits, primarily tending to the needs of others. When she was young, she would ride on horseback to take lunch up to her father and brother who were tending sheep on the mountain. Serving her fellow men often came in the form of her church callings, a few of which included Primary president, Young Women’s Leader, Relief Society president and her particular favorite, Compassionate Service Leader. She recognized the blessings that surrounded her and appreciated what makes one happy and peaceful. Grandma Non also knew the

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value of hard work (working into her eighties) and loved her jobs, including managing Maverick, working at Terrel’s, Country Squire and JC Penney. She adored her friends, particularly her “club” (the Laicos Club), her canasta group and her neighbors. She was a vehement defender of her close family ties and adored the Watson reunions every year. In the end, Grandma Non’s life seems to have been a testament to the extraordinary beauty of a life lived simply, devoted to her family, friends and her Father in Heaven. Grandma Non was welcomed home on the other side by her husband, Douglas; daughter, Paula; parents, James and Lola; and siblings, Wanda Cahoon (Clare); Jack Watson (Cecile); Karma Startup (Harry); Gwen Christensen (Eslie); Grant Watson (Stella); and Dawn Watson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, at 1 p.m., in the Mt. Pleasant Utah North Stake Center, 461 North 300 West. A viewing will be held from 11  a.m. — 12:30  p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Our family wishes to extend special thanks to Cindy Cook and Shannon Felts for their selfless, tender care of FaNon; as well as Hannah with Envision Hospice and Rasmussen Mortuary for their kind and gentle service. We will always be grateful. Online condolences at www. rasmussenmortuary.com

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The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before March 18, 2020 either electronically using the Division s o n line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-3851 (a45457): Levi J. Yearsley propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles SW of Mt. Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. INTERIM STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 49865 Published in The Pyramid on February 20 and 27, 2020.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Aaron Black Is Requesting a Plat Amendment of Parcel #'S S28425 and S28426, in the Spring City Rancheros Subdivision Located in the A Zone. Discussion and Possible Approval of Recommended Changes to the Land Use Ordinance. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, beginning at 6:30 P.M. in Room 101 of the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sandy Neill, County Clerk at (435) 835-2131 ext.5 at least three working days in advance. Dated this 21st day of February, 2020. Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal Notice 50301 Published in The Pyramid February 27, 2020.

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Fairview City Ordinance 2020-01 Notice is hereby given that the Fairview City Council approved Ordinance 2020-01 during City Council meeting held Thursday, February 20, 2020. This is an ordinance Prohibiting the Feeding of Deer, Elk, and Moose. The complete ordinance is available for review at the city office located at 85 South State Street. This ordinance becomes effective upon noticing as required by law. Dated this 21st day of February, 2020. Jan Anderson Fairview City Recorder Legal Notice 50363 Published in The Pyramid February 27. 2020.

1939 ~ 2020 SALT LAKE CITY — Sherrill Tidwell Christensen, 80, peacefully passed away with loving family by her side Feb. 21, 2020. She has joined the love of her life and eternal companion just five short weeks after they were separated in this earthly life. Sherrill Luacine was born June 6, 1939, to Earl and Nina Tidwell, in Moroni, joining her five-year-old sister, Nina LaRue, to make their family complete. She had a happy childhood, filled with the love and devotion of wonderful parents. In Sherrill’s later teen years she hooked up with “Us 10”, forming a bond of friendship that grew ever stronger for the remainder of their lives. After graduating from Moroni High School, Sherrill attended Snow College. She was crowned Snow Queen on the very night her high school sweetheart proposed to her. “Oh Happy day!” Sherrill and Bernell were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints July 18, 1958. In March 1959, the couple moved to Salt Lake City, where they were blessed with three children, Connie McBride, Craig (Julie) Christensen; and Colette (Terry) McBride. Over the years their family continued to grow in number and in love as they were blessed with 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, who have been the loves of the lives. Sherrill was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her entire life and filled many callings in the Parleys Stake including Primary president, stake primary presidency member twice, Relief Society counselor and homemaking leader. Sherrill was a true minis-

tering sister long before the calling was created, being a friend to all she came to know in her ward, neighborhood and workplace. She was employed by the University of Utah as a secretary in the department of educational psychology for 30 years. She enjoyed her association with students, friends and colleagues, who often lingered at her desk a few minutes longer than necessary to brighten their day with her enchanting humor and natural kindness. Sherrill truly lived every minute of her 80 years. She found great joy in the little things and celebrated whatever brought happiness to those she loved. But her greatest gift and accomplishment of all was her ability to love and be loved unconditionally. She leaves a hole that no other can fill, but all who crossed her path are better for having known her. Sherrill was preceded in death by her parents, sister, LaRue; and her loving husband, all who are now enjoying a reunion more joyful than we could ever imagine. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Parleys Stake Center, 1870 Parleys Canyon Blvd, Salt Lake City. Family will be receiving visitors from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni Cemetery. Online condolence at www. rasmussenmortuary.com.

“Sid” Irvin Barney 1949 ~ 2020 MT. PLEASANT — Sidney “Sid” Irvin Barney, 71, passed away surrounded by family Feb. 23, 2020, at the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, Salt Lake City. Sid was born June 29, 1949, to Vaughn William and Betty Maurine Stansfield Barney, Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from North Sanpete High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, and continued his service until 1977. Sid was a good cook. He could bake a mean cake. He also enjoyed being outdoors, doing yardwork and chopping wood. He was a devoted son and took care of his parents in their later years. Sid is survived by his siblings, William “Bill” Barney, Mt. Pleasant; Elizabeth “Beth” Hill, Ephraim; and Sherrie (Wayne) Dill, Moore, OK; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by

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his parents; niece, Calli Oldroyd; and her infant son; and great niece, Julie Oldroyd. Funeral services will be held Friday Feb. 28, at 11 a.m., in the Mt. Pleasant Utah North Stake Center, 461 North 300 West. Viewings will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant; and Friday, from 9:30 — 10:30 a.m., prior to services at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.rasmussenmortuary. com.

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MT. PLEASANT— Wells Fargo Bank has announced that the Mt. Pleasant bank branch located at 106 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, will close on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. No explanation for the closing has been provided. In visiting with the Wells Fargo Bank spokesman, Tony Timmons, it has been learned that the only notice of the closure has been provided in a letter that was sent to all account holders. One of the bank’s customers, who was visibly upset about the coming closure, provided a copy of the letter, which states that this change will not affect customer accounts. This same customer reported that he will not be driving the half-hour drive to Nephi, but has not yet decided what he will do with his account. All customers are invited to visit other locations, such as the nearest branch in Nephi or by accessing accounts via Wells Fargo Online banking and the Wells Fargo Mobile app. To learn more about those banking options, visit www. wellsfargo.com/alwaysopen. Those customers with safe deposit boxes were notified that they will receive a separate letter. It is assumed that letter will provide options and instructions regarding what can be done with items in a safe deposit box. The Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo Bank is the only branch located in Sanpete County. The next nearest branches are located in Nephi, Spanish Fork and Richfield. Wells Fargo and Company purchased First Security Corporation in April 2001 and has provided bank services at 106 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, since that date. As of their announced closing date, May 13, 2020, it will have been 19 years of continued Wells Fargo Bank service in Sanpete County. There is a story to be told regarding the history of banking in North Sanpete County. In fact, back in August 2003, an article was printed in the Destination Mainstreet newsletter entitled “Oh, Ho, The Wells Fargo Wagon...” That article was composed with the help of LuAnn Greenwell, of Milburn, who at that time was the manager

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Riebe, Sen. Deidre Henderson and two professional judges selected 20 winners for the exhibition. With no designated theme, the students in grades 9-12 from around the state were encouraged to use their creativity, and the variety of work received for the contest was superb. Over 200 unique, personal works of art were submitted that depicted many different subjects ranging from Native Americans to women’s suffrage to landscapes. De Groff was the only winner selected from a Sanpete County school. His submit-

LuAnn Hamilton Greenwell Letters sent to Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo Bank branch customers have announced the closing of the branch effective Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 12 p.m., located at 106 West Main and assistant vice president of Street, Mt. Pleasant, after 19 years of service as Wells Fargo Bank. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, the Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo The Pyramid) Bank branch. What follows is an updated version of that article: Bank history In order to examine Wells Fargo Bank’s history on Mt. Pleasant Main Street, we have to start in Fairview. The Fairview State Bank was organized in Fairview on Feb. 24, 1914, with capital of $25,000 and officers as follows: President Andrew Lasson; Vice President A.R. Anderson; Senior Cashier Peter Sundwall; and as Directors Ole Lasson and John C. Cutler. The bank was located at 35 South State Street, Fairview, on the current site of Cen- Fairview State Bank, Sanpete Valley Bank and First Security Corporation were all predecessors to what became the Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo Bank branch when Wells Fargo tracom Interactive, formerly and Company purchased First Security Corporation in April 2001. (Photo compilation by Ray known as Central Utah Tele- LaFollette, The Pyramid) phone. In August 1929, a severe economic depression began in that a greater territory could The bank continued to operate tured the Federal Reserve Systhe United States and spread be served, inasmuch as four at 41 West Main Street, until tem into its present form after worldwide. On July 16, 1931, other banks which served the they moved to 106 West Main the The Great Depression of the people of Mt. Pleasant interests of the people in the Street in the early 1970s. the 1930s brought on a crisis were shocked when the Mt. north end of Sanpete County First Security Bank had a in the banking industry. Pleasant Commercial and had discontinued business rich Utah history. In 1924, The Eccles family and their Marriner Stoddard Eccles Savings Bank failed to open. due to the depression. related foundations have conThen to add to the discourAt the time of the move, and his brother George Eccles tinued to significantly support agement and confusion, The Fairview State Bank had as- joined with the Browning Sanpete County. Examples inNorth Sanpete Bank closed its sets totaling $400,000 and family in Ogden to form the clude the Fairview Museum of doors four days later on July was renamed to become the Eccles-Browning Affiliated History and Art, Eccles CenSanpete Valley Bank. The Banks which within three ter for the Performing Arts at 20, 1931. Many other area business’s president of the new bank was years acquired control of Snow College, the Manti City failed as a result of what be- Peter Sundwall Jr. banks at seventeen locations Hall restoration project, and came known as The Great The Sanpete Valley Bank in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. the Cleone Eccles Equestrian Depression. Economic times initially moved into what had In June 1928, First Security Center at ConToy Arena to were tough. Then came the been the North Sanpete Bank Corporation was organized as name just a few. Their supgood word that President at 48 West Main Street, Mt. a holding company to man- port is deeply appreciated Roosevelt had signed a bill Pleasant, currently occupied age the seventeen financial by members of the Sanpete making banks safe for the by Go Insurance. In 1938, San- institutions. This is believed County community. country and the people. A pete Valley Bank built a new to be the first multi-bank On Oct. 5, 1966, LuAnn letter of appreciation came building across the street at holding company in the Hamilton Greenwell, Milto Burke McArthur, who was 41 West Main Street, which is United States. burn, as a young girl had her editor of The Pyramid, for his currently not in use as a store Marriner Eccles, as corpo- picture taken while sitting on front. help in that movement. ration president, was now the the counter in the First SecuIn 1933, Fairview State Bank On March 5, 1962, with L.L. leading banker in the Inter- rity Bank of Utah at 41 West moved to Mt. Pleasant at the Peterson as president, Sanpete mountain West. He was the Main Street. request of the State Bank- Valley Bank was purchased by principal sponsor of the BankShe had no idea then that ing Commission in order First Security Bank of Utah. ing Act of 1935 which restruc- one day she would be the

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ted creation is entitled “19th Century Train with Cascade Mountain.” He received a $500 scholarship award deposited in a My529 account, Utah educational savings plan. All of the artwork is on display in the halls on the third floor of the Utah State Capitol building until the end of the legislative session. The competition is sponsored by Senate President Adams and the Utah State Senate. It is made possible because of the support My529, the Division of Arts and Museums in the Department of Heritage and Arts, as well as the generous donations from Art Works for Kids, Comcast, Key Bank, Zions Bank and The Lockhart Group.

manager and assistant vice president of the Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo Bank branch when Wells Fargo and Company purchased First Security Corporation in April 2001. Wells Fargo has a rich and colorful history of its own. Henry Wells and William Fargo saw an insatiable need for express and banking services in the west. The two men along with associates formed Wells Fargo and Company in 1852, a company that was soon busy buying gold dust, selling drafts, general banking and express business. Fast forward 168 years to the present, according to Wikipedia, Wells Fargo and Company is now an American multinational financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California, with central offices throughout the United States. It is the world’s fourth-largest bank by market capitalization and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by total assets. For those interested in more of the history, note that the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East, Fairview; has a wonderful display of Fairview State Bank memorabilia on the second floor and an original Wells Fargo Cargo Wagon on display outside. Banks future Until this coming May, 13, the Mt. Pleasant Wells Fargo Bank branch is still located at 106 West Main Street. Efforts to determine the future of the building are in progress. It has been reported that some real estate agents have said the building will be a hard sell due to the multiple banks in the area. It has been said that Mt. Pleasant City has an interest in the building for use as city office space. The question then arises, “What does the city need that huge bank vault for?” The Wells Fargo Bank ATM, just north of the building, may or may not be available for use by Wells Fargo customers after the closure, that use has not been finalized at this time. Sources of information for this article include the book “These… Our Fathers” arranged and published by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers of Sanpete County, 1947, Utah History Encyclopedia, and Stagecoach, a history of Wells Fargo and Company.

Progression course for teens set to begin March 4 MT. PLEASANT— Utah’s Progression Course for teens, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will be held on Wednesdays, March 4 thru April 8, at 5:30 p.m., at North Sanpete High School in the freshman academy room, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. There are no fees to participate but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Vickie Anderson (435) 851-0220 or email vsjanderson@gmail.com. Progression is a six-week course for teens ages 13 – 18 who have emotional or mental health concerns. Each class lasts two-and-a-half hours, and is designed to be taught at the same time as Basics, a NAMI course for parents of youth with mental health conditions. The Basics course is offered free online. Progression is taught by young adults who first experienced mental health conditions as teens. Because the teachers have first-hand knowledge, teens are able to develop a connection and trust much more quickly. In a safe, supportive environment the teens meet teens with mental health concerns, and learn all about mental illness including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and tips for leading a full, enriching life with a mental health condition. The classes are taught through readings, interactive games and small group discussions with time for reflection.

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Teens ages 13-18 have the opportunity to participate in Utah’s Progression Course for six-weeks beginning Wednesday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m., at North Sanpete High School in the freshman academy room, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. This is a free course, but participants must pre-register by calling Vickie Anderson at (435) 851-0220. In addition, learning happens through video clips, phone apps, structured internet searches, easy art projects, journaling, music, coloring and much more. Built into the course is plenty of time for sharing and learning from one-another. Participant perspectives “I gained so much insight and I looked forward to the classes every week. I thought I knew a lot about mental health but I learned so much.” “It was a great class. I especially loved

meeting others with similar experiences.” Advocates needed Persons who would like to make a difference and reach out as mental health advocates are encouraged to contact NAMI. There is a great need of people who would like to reach out and be involved at any level. For more information, contact Vickie Anderson at (435) 851-0220 or email vsjanderson@gmail.com.